Triangle Strategy

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 363 Ratings

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  1. Pandaboy5k
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    One of best switch games ever! A must get for Fire Emblem and FF Tactic fans! Great story and gameplay!
  2. viroodiem
    Mar 6, 2022
    6
    Actual review.

    Pros: Gorgeous visuals, though they can at times be a tiny bit janky. All in all its among the most pleasant to look at on switch. 9/10 Music: As memorable and infectious as anything from Square. Though definitely not very unique. 7.5/10 Mechanics: The games true sweet spot. The battles and systems are engaging without being overwhelming or impossible. Some can be    Actual review.

    Pros: Gorgeous visuals, though they can at times be a tiny bit janky. All in all its among the most pleasant to look at on switch. 9/10

    Music: As memorable and infectious as anything from Square. Though definitely not very unique. 7.5/10

    Mechanics: The games true sweet spot. The battles and systems are engaging without being overwhelming or impossible. Some can be quite challenging but for the most part hard but fair difficulty.9.5/10

    Cons:

    Script: Written like a middle school fan fiction of the War of the Roses. While it picks up later in the game its still very poorly written and expects a LOT of the player to endure completely unneeded linguistic flourishes that are strewn about haphazardly and add nothing to the plot but run time. 3/10

    Which brings to the worst element in the game

    Voice acting: Inexcusable. The voice actors all sound bored and disinterested. Too many of the voice actors sound nearly identical making characters indistinguishable. You would be better served to turn voice down to zero than listen to this because it is grating and really detracts from the game. It might be something you could overlook had it not been for how much narrative exposition went into the game. 0/10

    Pacing: Poor. Its too much like a JRPG pacing where it inexcusably takes like 2 hours worth of cut scenes before getting to any actual game play. Its worse here. In 7 hours of play there was all of 2 battle sequences. YMMV but dont expect much different. It takes far too much time trying to set up these three kingdoms and their strife at the expense of the player. Once it gets that out of the way and picks up the pace it becomes enjoyable but that is beyond the 10 hour mark. That is a MASSIVE commitment on the part of the player to slog through such poorly written and voice acted drek. 3.5/10

    Summary: 6/10
    If you can endure the horrendous voice acting and ball and chain pacing there is a true gem here. The mechanics and battles do make up for the terrible cliched and uninspired story once you actually get to them. I would almost say another year of development time would have benefitted this project but its not the technicals that are lacking, Someone should be fired for thinking the writing and voice acting was in any way acceptable. So it definitely drags the whole project down and inevitably this is a game that will quickly get traded in and in a year you will see copies of this for sale about 25-35 dollars because of the quality of those fatal flaws.

    Definitely worth a buy, but definitely not at full 60$ price tag.    … Expand
  3. WarrenWilfur
    May 1, 2022
    10
    This game is really needs the strategy, can’t simply play and win. I played the fire emblem and SRW before, it is very easy to win.
  4. narcolepsy
    May 11, 2022
    10
    This game is not for people who loves shooting/fighting all the time. This is a game for thinking and decision making. Good game to enjoy your afternoon with a cozy sofa and cup of tea.
  5. Davel33123
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This game is epic its the best game I've played on switch it's right up there with breath of the wild for me . Sad thing is hardly anyone will have the patience to play it
  6. Starlord
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This is coming from a person that hasn't completed a single Strategy game:

    The story and the llite the characters give almost always has me speculating one what they will do next. The "Scales of Conviction" leading the story to different paths is such an amazing concept, which makes this game have tons of replayability. I love the battle system in this game even tho it plays much like    This is coming from a person that hasn't completed a single Strategy game:

    The story and the llite the characters give almost always has me speculating one what they will do next. The "Scales of Conviction" leading the story to different paths is such an amazing concept, which makes this game have tons of replayability. I love the battle system in this game even tho it plays much like other strategy games the fact that every single character regardless if they are support, Damage, or healers, they all of different ways of going about their assigned tasks.

    Music is a huge part in my decision of getting a game and this OST is off the charts especially the lyrical version of the main theme for this game.

    TO VICTORY!    … Expand
  7. Bidoulou
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    For the story, the game is really interesting. Most of the time, the politics displayed is "simple" but for its simplicity, it speaks about hard topics (slavery, war, the weight of principles vs the risk to life) and all is based around 3 values: ethics, pragmatism, and freedom. I really like the idea that the game pushes me to ask myself: will I push freedom or ethics? will i go ethicsFor the story, the game is really interesting. Most of the time, the politics displayed is "simple" but for its simplicity, it speaks about hard topics (slavery, war, the weight of principles vs the risk to life) and all is based around 3 values: ethics, pragmatism, and freedom. I really like the idea that the game pushes me to ask myself: will I push freedom or ethics? will i go ethics and failure, or pragmatism and success? Should I push my ethics if it doesn't go with freedom? is freedom interesting if it means sacrificing my ethics? Should i fight enslavment for the sake of freedom, or aim to win and then handle the dark means i used to win?

    Gameplay: the game is quite good but hard. Many situations have you on the "losing" side; enemies may have a bit of an advantage, and it's only using a "good" play you can compensate. Battles are often not lost when you lose some units, but lose too much and you will never win. So it's a little line on which one walk.
    I have felt the grind a bit, but it was very fun because it brings gold and materials you use to improve your weapons.

    Units have skills to improve and then "rank"; rank give them access to new skills, and weapins improvement allow you to do more with the skills you have already for all skills, or rarely, one specifics skill.    … Expand
  8. Testerteej
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    Even though Tactics Ogre will be reborn to Switch, I still see Triangle Strategy as the spiritual successor to Tactics Ogre with modernized graphics, fully voice acted characters, scale of conviction to influence story arc, same beautiful art works on sprites and illustrations. Only thing missing is the recruitment of custom characters and customizing stats, however all the availableEven though Tactics Ogre will be reborn to Switch, I still see Triangle Strategy as the spiritual successor to Tactics Ogre with modernized graphics, fully voice acted characters, scale of conviction to influence story arc, same beautiful art works on sprites and illustrations. Only thing missing is the recruitment of custom characters and customizing stats, however all the available allied characters in the game have their own specialties and statistical focus that they can own certain roles in the battle and you can have up to 12 units in there doing their own thing to help achieve victory.… Expand
  9. brycekaleijay
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    Game far exceeded my expectations for something close to Final Fantasy Tactics or Tactic Ogre. I'm not saying it's better than those, but I have to absolutely celebrate the human grounded story and characters that oh so remind me of those amazing tactical games of yesterday, someone finally got it right. I enjoy the combat and quips a lot as well. Immerse yourself in this game and it'sGame far exceeded my expectations for something close to Final Fantasy Tactics or Tactic Ogre. I'm not saying it's better than those, but I have to absolutely celebrate the human grounded story and characters that oh so remind me of those amazing tactical games of yesterday, someone finally got it right. I enjoy the combat and quips a lot as well. Immerse yourself in this game and it's human story, it's worth it.… Expand
  10. Lordquas
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    A true treat for fans of the tactical rpg genre. The story is what has surprised me the most, it's been very engrossing and while the cutscenes can be long i haven't minded it at all. The voice acting is average, the music is catchy and fits the drama unfolding on screen. The battle system is obviously where the game shines brightest and anyone familiar with grid based combat will be rightA true treat for fans of the tactical rpg genre. The story is what has surprised me the most, it's been very engrossing and while the cutscenes can be long i haven't minded it at all. The voice acting is average, the music is catchy and fits the drama unfolding on screen. The battle system is obviously where the game shines brightest and anyone familiar with grid based combat will be right at home. Overall its a solid 8.5 - 9 and i highly recommend it to fans of FFT and Ogre Battle.… Expand
  11. Tinola
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great game with a solid story, characters, and gameplay. Triangle Strategy clearly took inspiration from multitudes of SRPGs/JRPGs, such as; Fire emblem series, FF, SF etc. Although Triangle strategy took inspiration from these games, it failed to create something new that sets it above the rest, therefore it is nothing unique, though the progression of the cast's relationships makes up for it, you'll clearly see Serenoa and his retainers' character growth, which will immerse you to the story, leading for you to always look forward to the next chapter. It may be slow at first, but the pacing will get better as you progress. Also, the story has alot of plot twist, so look forward to that.… Expand
  12. Ragnar_san
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Un juego para los amantes de los JRPG tacticos por turnos, si es eso lo que buscas, estas de enhorabuena. Todas as decisiones que tomes en este juego seran esenciales para el devenir de la aventura. La banda sonora es otro factor clave en esta obra, te va a dejar con la boca abierta. ¡A disfrutar!
  13. cosmok
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Either you love the story or you don’t. I find it fascinating, and I’ve really grown attached to some KD the characters. Tactics style gameplay is really good, and some battles can be quite long and complicated.

    Unit progression is interesting and cool, and I’m glad they update the character sprites as you rank them up. That’s always fun. All in all I think the game is a blast. The slower    Either you love the story or you don’t. I find it fascinating, and I’ve really grown attached to some KD the characters. Tactics style gameplay is really good, and some battles can be quite long and complicated.

    Unit progression is interesting and cool, and I’m glad they update the character sprites as you rank them up. That’s always fun. All in all I think the game is a blast. The slower pacing from the demo picks up in later chapters.    … Expand
  14. NotTheseDroids
    Apr 30, 2022
    4
    I've been trying to play this since it came out about about 2 months ago and really hardcore been trying the last 2 weeks, and I just am not feeling it. This does not deliver after the year of hype.

    The story is weak. The graphics are like gameboy advance and worse than octopath. They don't really do anything new with the combat after 20 years or however long since the last tactics game    I've been trying to play this since it came out about about 2 months ago and really hardcore been trying the last 2 weeks, and I just am not feeling it. This does not deliver after the year of hype.

    The story is weak. The graphics are like gameboy advance and worse than octopath. They don't really do anything new with the combat after 20 years or however long since the last tactics game square did. VA... save cash and slash VA on 2DHD. Old games didn't have it. If you want a truly good story, Play 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim    … Expand
  15. rnovuser
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    main kurang lebih 3 jam, emang storynya rada panjang, but worth buat yang suka main ff tactics
  16. kapitanpingwin
    Mar 10, 2022
    4
    I really wanted to like it. Put maybe 20 hours into the game, trying to give it a chance, but ultimately deleted it. The game feels hollow, encourages/requires boring grind, and bores with delivery of ambitious story. It would be fair value at $20 but not at current steep 60$.

    The good: - Battle system scratched the FFT/Fire Emblem itch - diffficulty is on point, controls are great and    I really wanted to like it. Put maybe 20 hours into the game, trying to give it a chance, but ultimately deleted it. The game feels hollow, encourages/requires boring grind, and bores with delivery of ambitious story. It would be fair value at $20 but not at current steep 60$.

    The good:
    - Battle system scratched the FFT/Fire Emblem itch - diffficulty is on point, controls are great and the class system works well.
    - Music. Very well done here.

    The bad:
    - The game is basically graphic novela with a bit of action sprinkled around long cut-scenes. In comparison to FFTA & FFTA2 it feels hollow, backstories are just text-only scenes on maps you’ll never access in battle (so much wasted potential).
    - Story isn’t bootstrapped well - too many characters introduced too fast on top of the history lesson is not engaging at all.
    - The grind of getting to recommended level with the “bar fights” is just sad in comparison to richness of quests in FFTA series.
    - Flat characters - heroes are boring do-gooders, and baddies are literally Hitler.
    - The voting system - I know some people like it but I found it frustrating, especially with the esoteric conviction system backing it.    … Expand
  17. Gramscci
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Una obra visual, narrativa y jugablemente encantadora. Su historia, aunque densa es genial. Sin duda, se posiciona entre lo mejor del género de este año y la última década, junto a Octopah Traveler los nuevos clásicos.
  18. Mangrove
    Mar 6, 2022
    5
    If you have an endless amount of money, this game is a fine addition to your Switch collection. However, I like to use the price tag on a game as a benchmark for my expectations. Up to 20 bucks would be a good buy or even a steal. 30 seems average and fair. But anything above it, especially the 60 euro triple A game standard price tag, is just better spent elsewhere. 60 bucks on a SwitchIf you have an endless amount of money, this game is a fine addition to your Switch collection. However, I like to use the price tag on a game as a benchmark for my expectations. Up to 20 bucks would be a good buy or even a steal. 30 seems average and fair. But anything above it, especially the 60 euro triple A game standard price tag, is just better spent elsewhere. 60 bucks on a Switch nets you games like Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. This game doesn't hold a candle to those games.

    The game looks like Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced with a bit more polish. That's a GBA game. Back then, in 2003, when the standards for games were a lot lower FFTA was a solid buy. paying 60 bucks 20 years later for basically a graphical update and a more expansive story just doesn't make sense considering what other studios are putting out on the Switch. If you ever get this on sale for 15-30 then read this review as a 7.5. This game definitely received some love and it does scratch that grid based tactics game itch if that's what you're looking for. The combat is fine, the story isn't really my favourite but it could be yours, and the spritework does look appealing if it's your thing. But for 60, I can't give it more than a 5.    … Expand
  19. sonicpulsar
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Among the greatest turn-based tactics games ever in my opinion. Beautifully detailed graphics, great camera control and an intricate storyline fully voiced!
  20. RowanBlack
    Mar 6, 2022
    6
    triangle strategy is not a bad game but several things could have been done better. The graphics are very retro and that by design. The story is something you get beat over the head with told in sever different ways I felt like the game was 90% story 10% gameplay. The voice acting, excellent it was included but it wasn't very good. New game plus requiring 4 playthroughs ? to complete.triangle strategy is not a bad game but several things could have been done better. The graphics are very retro and that by design. The story is something you get beat over the head with told in sever different ways I felt like the game was 90% story 10% gameplay. The voice acting, excellent it was included but it wasn't very good. New game plus requiring 4 playthroughs ? to complete. Nier automata has been the only game to do new game playthroughs well. Expect to need to rehash several parts of the story. Not a bad game, just should only be for people who like lots of story and tactics gameplay.… Expand
  21. MadBert91
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Me está pareciendo un autentico juegarral, una joyita de esas ocultas que salen al año. Ofrece una dificultad variable para adaptarse a todos los estilos de juego, una historia entretenida, un apartado artístico maravilloso, unos gráficos de 10, un apartado musical que es una maravilla. La pega es que no viene doblado al castellano y en juegos tan narrativos me parece un grave problema. ElMe está pareciendo un autentico juegarral, una joyita de esas ocultas que salen al año. Ofrece una dificultad variable para adaptarse a todos los estilos de juego, una historia entretenida, un apartado artístico maravilloso, unos gráficos de 10, un apartado musical que es una maravilla. La pega es que no viene doblado al castellano y en juegos tan narrativos me parece un grave problema. El doblaje en inglés es de 10, una auténtica pasada. Super recomendado.… Expand
  22. vetiver
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    I got the Tactician's Edition because I knew this was the game for me. There's a lot of text and, unfortunately, some of it is difficult for me to read sometimes. I really hope SE address this somehow because it's definitely taking away the enjoyment for me. The battle parts are very enjoyable but there not enough of them. The graphics and the music are top notch.
  23. jholden3249
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I don't rate games often- only when I adore them so much I feel like shouting from the rooftops, or hate them so much I need to vent. Triangle Strategy has turned out to be quite the hidden gem. It's way better than Octopath Traveler or Bravely Default 2. The gameplay is immaculate.  The story and characters and dialog is gripping and enthralling. Chapters 1-3 start off a bit slow, as itI don't rate games often- only when I adore them so much I feel like shouting from the rooftops, or hate them so much I need to vent. Triangle Strategy has turned out to be quite the hidden gem. It's way better than Octopath Traveler or Bravely Default 2. The gameplay is immaculate.  The story and characters and dialog is gripping and enthralling. Chapters 1-3 start off a bit slow, as it properly sets the table for what's to come. Then it pops off in Chapter 4, and it's full tilt from there on out! I haven't felt this enamored with an srpg in years. Probably since Fire Emblem Awakening. It's SO GOOD!!! It's so dang good. I daydream about playing this game at work. That's how addicted I am. And it hits hard. The game isn't afraid to embrace gritty war and death. Not like those games that are too afraid to let characters die. I HIGHLY recommend this game. I'm giving it the full 10/10. Games like this are extremely rare.… Expand
  24. Arturos
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    playing it I have some nostalgic moments that reminded me of final fantasy tactic, but the more I play it the more I see a completely different game to final fantasy tactic and that's what makes it all triangle strategy a unique game
  25. neffu
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Fire Emblem but with a slightly more mature story. It's still full of cliches and certain small things are annoying, like the three dots slowly appearing on screen during conversations to show some weird Japanese "im in deep thoughts / i'm surprised" emotion, that gets shown way too often and animates way too slow and is not skipable with buttons. But those are minor things. Battle is fun,Fire Emblem but with a slightly more mature story. It's still full of cliches and certain small things are annoying, like the three dots slowly appearing on screen during conversations to show some weird Japanese "im in deep thoughts / i'm surprised" emotion, that gets shown way too often and animates way too slow and is not skipable with buttons. But those are minor things. Battle is fun, story is good and those count the most.… Expand
  26. TU84
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    This game is a must buy for Switch owners who like strategy RPGs and narratively focused games. The story is compelling and well written, though can feel rather drawn out sometimes. I think the gameplay itself is excellent; even on normal difficulty, I find myself thinking very carefully about how to use all the resources and map design to my advantage. The battles are challenging, but itThis game is a must buy for Switch owners who like strategy RPGs and narratively focused games. The story is compelling and well written, though can feel rather drawn out sometimes. I think the gameplay itself is excellent; even on normal difficulty, I find myself thinking very carefully about how to use all the resources and map design to my advantage. The battles are challenging, but it never feels unfair.

    I especially love the conviction and voting system. This might be the first game in which it truly feels like EVERY minor gameplay decision actually affects my experience later on. It's frustrating when I can't convince certain characters to go with my choice, but that's a great thing; all of the characters you meet have distinct personalities and motivations, and the game really lets them shine. Some voice actors aren't great (though some of them are excellent, and I appreciate the full voice acting!), and the decision to use medieval vocabulary and spellings feels rather silly sometimes, but it doesn't detract that much from my overall experience.

    Overall, this game is an instant classic for me, and I look forward to future entries for this type of strategy RPG.    … Expand
  27. Charsquatch
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Triangle Strategy is an excellent tactical strategy game. Drawing on the liniage of tactics ogre and final fantasy tactics, triangle strategy has a great story, challenging battles and intriguing characters. Where the game differs from the classics is where the game truly shines. The game is seperated into three parts, exploration, story and battle. In the exploratory section, you lookTriangle Strategy is an excellent tactical strategy game. Drawing on the liniage of tactics ogre and final fantasy tactics, triangle strategy has a great story, challenging battles and intriguing characters. Where the game differs from the classics is where the game truly shines. The game is seperated into three parts, exploration, story and battle. In the exploratory section, you look around a small area to talk to people and look for hidden items, depending on who you talk to and in what order, you can gather hidden information to be used in later desicions. After certain points in the game you will be faced with a decision. Here you will have to choose which one to make, and convince you advisors to agree. You make your arguments with any hidden knowledge you gained through you explosion, an take into account how your advisors think. Benedict is a very utilitarian and logical man, while Fredericka wants whatever brings less war and safety to the people of the people in the kingdom. You choices have significant impact on your war effort and the characters in your party. Triangle strategy may not be for everyone, but it is one of the best strategy RPGs in a long time.… Expand
  28. SaykByGame
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    Banda sonora, personajes y diseño artístico excelentes. La historia atrapa.

    Se hace un poco lento en ocasiones. Hecho en falta más combates.
  29. ExoAxiom
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing tactical rpg. On the Mount Rushmore of TRPGs along with final fantasy tactics, shining force, and tactics ogre. A must play for fans of the genre.
  30. v1ctor
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    I'm not really into tactical RPGs, but I still love this game. The story is extremely enthralling and the characters are well written. The music is amazing as well. If this wasn't a tactical RPG, it would be one of my favorite games of all time.
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 102 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 109
  3. Negative: 0 out of 109
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    100
    A great title that manages to tell a gripping political thriller while entertaining you with great tactical battles that are simple at the core but offer a wide range of possibilities. A great, slow, relaxing game to keep your brain occupied. [Issue#319]
  2. Softpedia
    Jan 17, 2023
    85
    The adventures through the Kingdom of Glenbrook provide a compelling experience, more so for those who love choice-based games that involve intriguing plots and tactical combat. Triangle Strategy is one of the few games where making decisions that matter is harder than actually winning battles. This is one of those games that could leave a mark on an entire gerne if Square Enix decides to turn it into a franchise.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 19, 2022
    78
    Story battles take about 20 minutes, while dialogue, inventory management, practice fights and everything else that takes place in-between them can take up to two hours. Nevertheless, the quality of story battles makes up for the wait because they offer a lot of variety, and every problem can be solved in a multitude of ways. [Issue#260, p.44]
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