It was with a heavy heart that we saw the Western release of action RPG Trinity Trigger get held back a solid six months following its Japanese debut last year, and while we still have a while to go before we can dive into the '90s-inspired adventure, publisher Marvelous Europe has now given us a Switch release date of 16th May 2023 (in Europe and Australia, at least).
The development team for this one — FuRyu — is made up of huge names in the RPG field. We've got worldbuilding artist Yuki Nobuteru (Trials of Mana), character designer Raita Kazama (Xenoblade Chronicles), scenario writer Yura Kubota (Octopath Traveler) and even composer Hiroki Kikuta (Secret of Mana, Trials of Mana). With experience like this attached, we have long considered the game as one to watch.
This was confirmed with the game's initial reviews on its Japanese release, with Famitsu awarding the title an impressive 31/40.
For those who missed the release last year, check out the following game summary and snaps from Marvelous Europe:
Trinity Trigger is an all-new action role-playing game combining the look and feel of iconic RPGs of the ‘90s with an emphasis on fast-paced, customizable combat. Players take control of three young heroes as they attempt to defy fate and save the continent of Trinitia. Accompanying them are the Triggers, strange creatures with the unique ability to transform into eight types of weapons that players must master if they hope to be successful on their quest. Whether playing alone or with up to two friends via local co-op, explore diverse biomes and dungeons, strategize to exploit enemy weaknesses, and change your destiny!
While details on a digital release are set to be shared in the coming months, Trinity Trigger is now available to pre-order in physical form for €49.99 / £44.99. Here's hoping the we can clear enough of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in the few days prior to its release that Trinity Trigger at least gets some playtime in May...
Are you excited to see Trinity Trigger come out West? Let us know in the comments.
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REALLY looks a lot like the old Mana games.
"This was confirmed with the game's initial reviews on its Japanese release, with Famitsu awarding the title an impressive 31/40."
No, it wasn't, because Famitsu's scores are meaningless. The magazine is a shameless advertisement.
I recently played Trials of Mana (SNES version, via Collection of Mana) and had a pretty awful time with it. I finished it all the way through, but I was hating the constant pauses from spell animations, and the awkward, loose-feeling combat. Blehhh... Game was really pretty visually though.
Then I started playing the Ys series to wash the taste of Mana away, and I became hooked. Ys feels fast and smooth and fun and not bogged down by its combat system at all.
This game, Trinity Trigger, looks cool. I just hope it feels closer to Ys than to Mana, then I might give it a try.
I'm interested in the game because it looks like a decent take on the classic action RPG genre but releasing it four days after Tears of the Kingdom?
Yeah... not the best timing.
@EarthboundBenjy I'm actually the opposite, I'm more hook on the Mana series and it's constant pause when magic are use. I just could never get into the Ys series and its bump system battle mechanics of the early games. In the old Squaresoft games, constant pauses is like turn base so most older fans will get use to it easily.
I still think the game could look a lot better with just some very simple techniques BUT I'm looking forward to it because I want to play it couch coop .
@Serpenterror
As long as you play it singleplayer the pauses for magic use is totally ok with me. The problem is when you start playing multiplayer and other people have to stop because your the mage
I hate to be negative, but this looks like it would be made with a 3D version of RPG maker, if such a thing would be released.
Everything about it looks cookie cutter. But I guess I am simply no longer the intended audience. All I want it a more serious, low-fantasy RPG with animé aesthetics but not too gonzo, but that's pretty much all we are getting. So alas.
The 2D art looks stunning, the 3D models and environment look good enough and, most importantly, the gameplay seems fun, especially in co-op so I'll eventually get this game for sure!
@JimNorman What about North America?
@LilyGoMEOW We're not sure about that one just yet! Only EU and Aus has been announced for the moment, but we'll be sure to post again as soon as we hear about NA 😁
@steely_pete that's what has kept me interested in this game. If it can even slightly measure up to the Mana series, it seems worth the play.
I can't wait for this to come to North America
Will get it a bit later on for sure if the reviews are good!
@EarthboundBenjy You have to play the remake of Trials of Mana, dude. Really good game!
After so much time, it's great that it's finally "now available to pre-order". If someone could point me to a way to pre-order the EU physical version, I'd be very grateful.
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