Well, Square Enix's new tactical RPG Triangle Strategy has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch.
This new game allows players to recruit over 20 playable characters (each with their own distinct skills) and command a party in battle, as you follow a tangled plot where decisions make all the difference and influence how the story unfolds.
Our own Nintendo Life review has already labelled it as an absolute triumph for Artdink and Square Enix, and notes how it offers an ambitious adventure that stands proud as one of the very finest examples of the genre on Switch.
So, our question to you - is will you be getting it? There's a demo available on the Switch eShop if you're still on the fence. Vote in our poll and leave your thoughts down in the comments below.
You can pick up a copy here if you haven't already.
Comments (77)
I've been day one since the first trailer. Bring it on!
Pre-ordered as soon as I could and it should be in my hands tomorrow.
I still have to play the new demo. I don’t think I’m ready for any release this month.
Game looks gorgeous cause HD 2D but the combat and story looks interesting, but the combat didn't click with me like Octopath.
Sooner or later I'll probably buy it, but not immediately. I've bought way too many games in the last year, and I've already got two must-buys this month. Generic Name is just going to have to wait.
Might pick it up on sale, or end up playing it whenever it inevitably ends up on Gamepass like Octopath did, but it's not a priority.
@Lizuka
Isn’t Nintendo publishing the game? I don’t think it can go to game pass if that is the case, but maybe I am wrong.
As I’ve said before, this game looks really good, but I’ve gotta wait until next month, as this month belongs to the Booster Course and WWE2K22.
I don't know why, but this game doesn't appeal to me even slightly even though I like many rpgs and some (though fewer) tactical games. So not even going on my wishlist.
This month my money is needed for Kirby
and one or more kart racing games anyways.
I already pre-ordered it. Somehow it went to the top of my list over Elden Ring and Stranger of Paradise (you can see how Square Enix has some serious issues with naming games).
I have a massive backlog so I’m gonna wait for it to go on sale.
As a child I loved the Final Fantasy Tactics games. While this seems to scratch the itch, I’m wondering if I’ve moved on from strategy games because the demo, while gorgeous, doesn’t catch my attention. It’s one of those games that I want to enjoy, but have a hard time connecting with.
I just finished Legends and have TS already downloaded. Should last me till Kirby
I feel like I am going to want this to be Final Fantasy Tactics so badly that I am gonna hold it to impossible standards and be disappointed haha.
I've had it preordered since it was announced. Unfortunately my package seems to have been delayed till tomorrow so day two for me I guess but I'll hassle Amazon about it so they give me a voucher for my troubles at least.
I'll definitely get it at some point down the road, but March is too packed for me to get everything I want. This unfortunately had to go on hold. I'm looking forward to playing it once I can pick it up, though!
I know Octopath traveler is not the same type of game, but that was a sludge fest. I enjoyed it but it just felt like a mission to beat it. I’m going to pick up the demo. I remember Final Fantasy tactics I don’t like it has a kid. Maybe this type of strategy RPG’s not my cup of tea. We shall see.
I like triangles, but I've never been keen on strategy.
No offence to the game, I’m sure it’s good, it’s just not the kind of game I play is all. I do hope that for the people who do play games like these that they enjoy it tho!
If no one has played octapath or mercenary wings they will not appreciate this game.
The fluff around the battles killed it dead for me. It got me in the mood for strategy and so I started playing Final Fantast Tactics Advance for the first time and I’m having a better time as I’m in a battle as soon as I turn on the 3DS nearly
@BenAV Amazon have missed the delivery date literally every time I've preordered a game there. I no longer preorder games with them if I want to play them on release day. In fact, I've had problems with almost everything I've ordered on Amazon lately, and am about one bad mood away from cancelling my Prime membership altogether. I love the convenience, but unfortunately despise just about everything else about the company.
@JasmineDragon Usually I get my games on launch day with no problems, it's a rarity that they're delayed or I'd end up shopping elsewhere. A bit annoying that it didn't arrive today like it was supposed to but at least I'll have it tomorrow rather than Monday which I can live with.
It feels like a $40 game at best to me.
@JasmineDragon I've preordered three games on amazon and not one has ever come any less than a week after release day. Some as a Prime member some not.
I did it again on Arceus because Day 1 wasn't a priority for me. It came a week late again. I dropped prime this year (it feels great by the way).
@blindsquarel
Nintendo published Octopath and Dragon Quest XI S; both came to Game Pass.
Got my copy a day early! Best cover art of the year, no doubt
Getting it day one to show support but I’m still in the midst of Elden Ring (haven’t had time to play it all week) and on the KOFXV high so it’ll have to wait to be played, probably until after Kirby.
Yeap I'm just waiting for my physical copy to arrive.
...you know what, this is making me want to replay FFTA for the 4th time. Maybe it wasn't the greatest FFT, but I sure loved the hell out of it enough to replay and minmax everything in middle school. And sadly, the writing I've seen from the demo of this new thing just Ain't It. The game looks beautiful to be sure, but I already went through Bravely Default which was also "incredible presentation and gameplay but the story was so bad I dropped the game twice and might never finish" ...and yes I know the ultimate twist... It's just harder to get through plot heavy games if the plot and characters fall flat...
Mine is shipping so I should get it early afternoon tomorrow!
Originally, yes. Then I picked up Snowrunner on a whim and got sucked in for the first 50+ hours. For as much as I’m ready to play Triangle Strategy, I don’t see myself jumping into another deep game for a bit.
Not now but I will at some point in the near future.
Yup. Still want to chip away at the backlog more before I start buying games day 1, but a definite pick up.
I wish all the best of fun to those who get to play it I was on the fence at first but think I will pass for now. Main complaint among a few reviews I read was that the storytelling and voice acting is weak, and that is a dealbreaker for me, even if the gameplay is great. I will keep my eye on it, but I’m waiting on Advance Wars for my tactical rpg fix.
Demo sold me on it I just hope they took my enemy turn speed up suggestion.
I think you guys should do an article on this. Like a lot of games I pre order it from the eshop ( I’m digital only on switch) , but I don’t play them right away. I’ll play triangle when I would feel like it
Actually just finished pre-ordering this. It was available for $49.99 + tax at Walmart, and I already had a Walmart gift card, so this actually only cost me a little under $30.
Definitely worth it after that terrific demo.
@blindsquarel Nintendo is publishing the Switch version of the game, yes. More than likely, it's a timed exclusive, and will go to GP at some point in the future.
Was day one until I played the demos and now it's a wait until hefty sale in the distant future. Much better SRPGs out there (and ones I need to finish).
Eventually, as I have way too much to play right now. Elden Ring will be at the forefront for quite a while.
Sure I'm getting it! Only not day one, too many good games lately XD
Technically not day one since my Amazon order is delayed, but that's okay. Going to use the few days to finish up some other stuff.
I'm not a huge fan of the genre, but if I was this would be day one. I do like games with a decent story though, so I may well be tempted by this when there's a sale and I have some time - maybe towards the end of the year.
I'd like to get Triangle Strategy and I will soon, but my fiancée was fired over a month ago from her job for having Covid for too long and one of my major contract jobs dried up when they shut down over Covid related words, so we agreed no new games until after a few paychecks roll in when her new job gets rolling (which means a few weeks).
No rush. I'm patient. I'm also eyeing Kirby.
@JasmineDragon What are your must buys?! Just curious. 😊
Oh, as for your Amazon woes.. that's unfortunate. I actually mostly only buy digital now for a handful of reasons (number one being game sharing so I don't have to buy two copies when my fiancée and I both want to play the same game), but I have gotten dozens of games at launch through Amazon before and only one time did they not get me a game on launch day. It was Final Fantasy Explorers and I'd actually purchased three copies. There was a big mix up and the whole order was cancelled. They ended up crediting my account for $40, giving me my money back and they ended up sending the games anyway. Three games for free and a $40 credit. I assumed something had been wrong so I called but then they had no record of the games even going out and said just enjoy. Also, I actually ended up getting three different games one day before launch actually, which surprised me. Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Xenoblade 2 and Super Mario Odyssey.
@FishyS Which kart racers are coming this month?
@liljmoore What game is Legends?
Day 1 of course
Elden Ring is taking every second of my free time (with a quick break for the Kirby Demo) so I'll be waiting for a quieter spell and maybe a price drop for this.
The demo didn't grab me but it's reviewing fairly well.
This is a pass for me as I am not into the tactics genre. I bought fire emblem due to the hype and was bored even before getting to the war with one side... I will be back to hd2d with live a live
With limited funds and time this month, Kirby and Mario Kart DLC for me but this will definitely go on my list for later in the year. I like to get RPGs at the start of winter.
I'm skipping it. Strategy games don't usually click with me, and I don't think this one will be any exception.
@somnambulance Win! Hope you're enjoying the game 😊
I am tempted to get this but I am worried about the balance between story and battles. The demo was very story heavy. If I can play it for an hour session that includes a battle or at least gets me to the next battle, I think I am interested. The world and story seemed like they would be interesting.
I am also curious if I should consider Fire Emblem: Three Houses instead (never played any FE game). I am interested in a game with an interesting world and story but also interesting (and frequent enough) battles. I have heard that game (even for one route) is quite long though, and I usually don’t like games to be too long.
@Lyricana I've had Rune Factory 5 preordered for months, and Dawn of the Monsters jumped to the top of my list because I love me some monster mayhem.
(There's also Kirby, Haven and the MK DLC to think about. TOO MANY GAMES)
Regarding Amazon, it's such a mixed bag. I love that I can find everything I want there, and usually at very competitive prices. But I've had a TON of delivery problems with Amazon, including some genuinely weird ones. I've had them deliver late. I've had them deliver things to my back porch instead of my front, which is just freaking bizarre and got my package wet. Twice when I ordered delivery to my workplace, the things were delivered to the business next door. Recently I had a game opened and the cartridge removed, although they sent a duplicate game as well. And once an item was delayed for days, then weeks, and then just never showed up. It's just a whole adventure every time.
Maybe I'm just very unlucky, I don't know.
Game has been great so far!
In the past it would have been a Limited Edition preorder, now it's a 'probably, at a deep discount. Loved Octopath, Bravely series, tactics games, and that hasn't changed, but I'm no longer willing to pay a high asking price for videogames.
Given it’s less game and more cutscenes I backed out. No longer interested.
I was set to buy today…till I realized I haven’t got through the demo. So will wait until I get through that…if Chocobo GP doesn’t distract me further next week!
Buying it day one, playing it who-knows-when bc Elden Ring and HFW. I have lost my marbles 😵💫
Nah, Strategy games aren't really my thing outside maybe Advance Wars. That's probably why I don't play chess either.
Regardless of that, my March Switch purchase will be Kirby and the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC.
@JasmineDragon This whole year is looking like too many games in general!
Amazon definitely can be a mixed bag. Some of it just depends on where you live in relation to a distribution center, too. There's one that's 10 minutes from where I live, but it didn't actually incentive me to be a more consistent customer. It just made me realize the deliveries are super fast even without paying for Amazon Prime, so I cancelled my account last year to save money. Probably the most expensive thing I'd buy from Amazon anyway were hobby board games, but those are just almost always cheaper elsewhere (like from GameNerdz). I realized while Amazon has almost anything, shopping around can often get me better prices and I don't mind waiting a few extra days shipping. And sometimes dealing with their customer service is down right frustrating.
Anyway, good luck with getting your games!
Loved the game style. Hated the first demo. Really liked the first demo. But so much too play and advance wars in a few weeks…
@Lyricana Oooh hey, a fellow boardgamer! Nice to hear that, there aren't many around here. I find that I can either focus on boardgame or video games, not both at the same time, so I've been out of touch with boardgames in the last couple of years but I'm really starting to get the itch again.
I was going to get Triangle, but then Elden Ring Happened. I also cancelled my Gran Turismo 7 preorder. I won't be playing anything else for the next few months.
@BenAV Dag that does suck! Though not trying to be a jerk, it’s funny how a one day delay can really bum one out (myself included). Ya gotta admit tho, not too harsh of a “trouble”
Just got my copy, can’t wait to delve in but must work first haha
@getyourak I heard it’s a bit more heavy on cutscenes in the beginning , but yea will still be a big part of the quest
Already started the DEMO so I just continue from where I saved.
On a sale. Really busy with ER right now to buy it at full price just to put it on the backlog
@jon128 I recently bought FE: TH at Target (matched Amazon $10 off, better than nothing) and have been enjoying it. Played a few FEs over the years. I usually start out strong but run out of gas. So far Three Houses is continuing to hold my interest into Ch. 8 and about thirty hours play time. Playing on Normal difficulty with no permadeath, and enjoying the battles. It even has optional battles for practicing/grinding if desired. Plus a few other gameplay systems that are new to me, which are generally optional but helpful and entertaining. And although the story and dialogue is average, the voice acting is pretty good IMO. Much better the VA than Triangle Strategy Prologue demo. I will probably go for Triangle Strategy in the future when ready for another Tactical RPG.
@Lyricana chocobo GP kart racer is out soon! And the MK8 DLC of course. Lots of karts.
I prefer karts to strategy. 😝
@FishyS I love kart racing! I'd forgotten Chocobo GP was so soon. I hope it's good!
@JasmineDragon I definitely go through phases where I do one a lot more than the other, oscillating between 70-30 one way or the other, but I always try to do some of both. The last 2-3 years have been amazing in board gaming so you have a lot to look forward to!
Too many games coming out within the next two months. 😭 I want it, but I need to try out the demo before I decide if it makes the cut.
7 hours in and I LOOOVE this game!
Game of Thrones Final Fantasy Tactics!
So much drama!
it's a great game, but definitely not my genre... never liked fftactics like games, so I'm still unsure... even after play demos.
great graphics, great atmosphere, seems great story... but I don't gameplay much
@Ufoagogo march is a disaster😭
I don’t really play any turn based RPGs other than Pokémon or Mario RPGs so I guess I’m a bit of a casual 😅
@RupeeClock I’m the opposite, love strategy but I hate triangles
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