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on September 25, 2025
<br>After being somewhat underwhelmed by the sheer level of content and broader focus of Octopath Traveller, Triangle Strategy feels like a more mature, nuanced tale that encapsulates classical fantasy tropes with a level of melodrama that feels equal parts Final Fantasy and Game of Thrones. While the continent of Norzelia is rife with magical spells and mythical creatures, the people who call it home are subject to societal struggles that are far too real. Games in this genre often feel outlandish, so this is no small achievement.<br><br> <br><img src="https://freestocks.org/fs/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/playstation_pad_in_a_male_hand-1024x683.jpg"; style="max-width:400px;float:left;padding:10px 10px 10px 0px;border:0px;" alt="" />Grand strategy games might seem like a niche genre, but it's surprising just how engaging and fun these games can be. 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Because a competent system of government doesn’t mean much in Norzelia, rulers turn to a glorified kitchen scale to make major decisions that could determine the life or death of an entire kingdom. Each major character has a vote to cast, and you will frequently be thrown into situations where you will need to engage in dialogue to convince allies to join whatever cause you believe to be right. I can’t talk about exact situations as part of the preview, but some seem to drastically impact the unfolding plot in a way where entire battles or chapters will play out differently.<br><br>Outside of battle Triangle Strategy will occasionally give you a chance to explore contained environments where you can speak to NPCs in a pursuit to gather knowledge and make decisions that will determine your conviction as a ruler. Serenoa’s wider standing will seemingly have huge narrative consequences, so making the right choices even in minute circumstances means the world. This meant I spent ages combing over each environment before returning to the Encampment, which is basically a hub area where merchants and other characters gather for a chat or to sell you goodies. Optional battles are also available courtesy of the barkeep, offering a way to earn experience outside the main campaign.<br><br> <br>What the XCOM series did so well, particularly in the later games, was to reimagine classic RTS elements and provide a fresh take on them. When the series was later rebooted with entries like XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2 , the games still felt authentic to the franchise and genre. However, they offered new and exciting aspects to the gameplay that impressed players and critics alike. Gameplay was streamlined and simplified, but the games as a whole still felt enjoyably complex and required a very considered and methodical appro<br><br> <br>The primary story of Triangle Strategy follows the young lord Serenoa Wolffort as he takes over the noble house of Wolffort and accepts his betrothal to Frederica Aesfrost. Serenoa must act as the mediator between three lands, the Kingdom of Glenbrook, the Grand Dutchy of Aesfrost, and the Holy State of Hyzante, which were all once at war, but now enjoying a fragile time of peace. The three lands have come together to open a mine that will help each area flourish, but tension remains high, with many eager for an excuse to return to confl<br><br> <br>Spawning multiple books, comics, board games, card games, spin-offs, TV series, and core films, the Star Wars franchise is a cultural behemoth. The globally beloved series already has a number of excellent games under its belt, like the singleplayer Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the gold standard of MMORPGs Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic . However, fans of the franchise were surprised by the announcement that came earlier this year of three new titles, as EA teams up with Respawn Entertainment to make new Star Wars projects. These three new titles will be the eagerly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2, an FPS, and a strategy g<br><br> <br>BioShock is easily one of the most legendary and immersive games on this list. The title wastes no time in throwing players into the deep end — quite literally! — and throws a multitude of narrative curveballs that will keep players on the edge of their seats all the way to the end of this advent<br><br>While I can’t delve too deeply into the narrative as part of this preview, I can say that Triangle Strategy does an excellent job of introducing its cast of characters while making them matter. Serenoa is far too young for the post he’s been appointed but will do anything for his people, while Frederica is walking into a relationship amidst a nation who views her people with a level of racial hate that is often vitriolic. Other characters like Roland also shine, a prince who resents the people dying in the face of his own protection. The crown weighs heavy, and the game isn’t afraid to force difficult decisions upon you. You will learn to love all of these people, even if the English voice acting has a habit of veering into pantomime territory. Serenoa is particularly awful, to the point where I found myself guffawing at the screen as lines were delivered with the enthusiasm of a plasticine potato.<br>