![]() ![]() The Saintly Seven of Hyzante, who heed the voice of the Holy One and spread the teachings of their Goddess.īridging the gap between these two powerful nations is The Kingdom of Glenbrook, a just and righteous kingdom who band together under the banners of three courageous houses. Though not all within Hyzante are followers of the Goddess, as at the heart of the prosperous city resides a colony of Rosellan slaves who are forced to harvest salt from The Source to atone for their sins. For it is the Goddess who has gifted them with the blessing of salt, a precious ingredient harvested within the city walls at a body of water known on as The Source. Uniting the citizens of Hyzante under the holy light of their beloved Goddess, all who reside within the walls are highly devoted to their faith. Overseen by The Holy One, an unseen hierophant who resides within a secret chamber, this religious state is governed by none other than the Saintly Seven. Nestled within the towering walls of the Goddess’ Shield is The Holy State of Hyzante, a devout land under the protection of the divine goddess. Though there is far more to Aesfrost than just iron and snow, as there is one precious resource they desire above all others: salt.Īesfrost’s harsh climate creates a strong and resilient populace hardened in iron. ![]() Assisting his rule are Gustadolph’s siblings, trusted advisors and generals, and oddly enough, a woman of Rosellan heritage, a downtrodden race identified by their distinct pink hair. Seated upon a gargantuan forge, Aesfrost provides the continent of Norzelia with rich veins of iron, which are processed and fashioned into weapons and tools. ![]() Known for their prowess in ironwork and forging, their leader Archduke Gustadolph, who rules with an iron fist, rewards those in the country for their prowess and skill, not their lineage. Sitting atop all Norzelia in its harsh and frostbitten mountains is the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost. Though they now work in co-operation, distributing their precious resources of salt and iron among one-another, the proud citizens of this continent are still divided into three distinct factions: Aesfrost, Hyzante, and Glenbrook. Norzelia, a prosperous continent once oppressed by the throes of a colossal 30 year war, is blessed by an era of peace following decades of torment and hardship. Where will your convictions guide you? Will you save the nation from injustice, prosper at the expense of the kingdom, or wage war like the very tyrants you thought to overthrow? Tip the scales of conviction and forge your path in our review ahead. Thrusting the player into the midst of a nation at war, Triangle Strategy not only requires the player to command their people in the battlefield, but take charge in forging the path ahead through their own convictions. This oddly-named strategic RPG captures every single element that makes this genre great: thought-provoking combat interspersed with gripping stories with themes of human morality, and a stellar cast of memorable characters. Following in the footsteps of the critically-acclaimed Octopath Traveller, the first in a distinct retro revival known as the “ HD-2D series“, Square’s latest offering isn’t square by any means. While the giants of tactics are now long since forgotten, Square Enix now seeks to create an SRPG renaissance with their latest strategic masterpiece. By providing a slower, more methodical style of strategic gameplay, and allowing the perfect platform for vast political narratives to unravel throughout the games’ course, this genre set itself apart from any other available at the time.įinal Fantasy Tactics (PS1, 1997) helped to popularise the genre. Pioneered in the mid ’90s thanks to iconic series like Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre, this spin-off genre amassed quite a cult following. What do you get when you cross role-playing games with the tactical turn-based combat of chess? Add a hint of political intrigue, mixed together with an intricate pixel art-style, and add a generous serve of unit management – the end result? The humble strategy RPG. Once again, Square Enix achieves strategy perfection! Discover the superb tactical gameplay, HD-2D art, and gripping narrative in our Triangle Strategy review. ![]()
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