A wise ruler employs some measure of each of these aspects in their decision-making. The liberty to represent one's individuality within a kingdom; the morality to do what is right and refrain from what isn't; and the utility to take advantage of everything one can in order to further their people's happin

At many points in the game, you will be required to answer a question in a way that develops one of these Convictions. Your Conviction levels will affect the characters you can recruit and how easy it will be to convince characters to go along with your choices - which is very important at certain poi

You'll note that the seven characters who each wield a Coin (and thus, a vote) at the Scales of Conviction will start off with three in favor of Aesfrost, three in favor of Hyzante, and Anna on her own with a great big shrug. In order to decide for yourself which path to choose, you must attempt to ensure at least four of the seven characters agree with your p

You play as Serenoa Wollfort, a young lord who is forced into the leadership of his house after his father falls ill. The opening hours depict the Kingdom of Norzelia as one of peace, with all three nations entering a period of tranquillity that is slowly but surely being bolstered with trade agreements and communal excavation efforts that will benefit everyone. Serenoa hails from Glenbrook, a region defined by its honour and co-operation, caught in between a duo of superpowers with more influence than it could ever imagine. The snowy plains of Aesfrost awaits in the North, its icy climate reflective of the harsh political machinations that underpin its nefarious monarchy. They are basically anime tories.

He says that the guilt of taking a bribe has eaten away at his soul, and he no longer can stand staying silent about it. He spills all the details, and players have yet another clue to get them closer to Sorsley's gu

Triangle Strategy veers in unexpected directions like this all the time, likely encouraging repeat playthroughs or a naughty bit of save scumming in case a pivotal decision turns sour. I stuck to my guns even when it was clear I should have acted differently, making me curious to revisit certain moments and seek out alternate endings where those I love might have lived, or sacrifices to my people might have been avoided if I was more cautious. One battle involves setting braziers alight to keep enemies at bay, but as a result countless houses are burned to the ground. These belong to real people, and they will reside by the wreckage in later sections talking about what they’ve lost while bitterly accepting that it was for the greater good. Nice one, Serenoa.

As a result, it's important to pay attention during this chapter. There are two exploration events and a battle to contend with, so there are plenty of items and tidbits of info to miss. But don't worry, you're in safe hands with

Dragan sure seemed shift at Roland's arrival, didn't he? After a short scene, you'll receive The Power of Salt added to your Notes and get a chance to explore a small area of the mines. As ever, this comes with some things to pick

HIgh Conviction scores also influence the arrival of new playable characters via Character Stories . Starting around the fourth chapter or so, Character Stories will be accessible by pressing the '+' button while on the field map. Some Character Stories further develop important cast members in fun ways, and those will typically pop up per how often you use a given character in battles. But the rest will, indeed, provide powerful new units for Serenoa's a

Inside this building, Lyla's secretary has hidden some notes on the Minister of Salt, but Serenoa will not read them without permission. Have a chat with Lyla, and she will immediately give permission to take a look into her secretary's no

After the introductory scenes of the game, you will be brought to the World Map. Here, you'll select the story that you want to view . The majority of the time, this will just be the next Main Story event, but sometimes you'll be able to witness Side Stor

Triangle Strategy takes a twisty path to its finale, with a fair few battles and story beats playing out in entirely different ways. This is first depicted in Chapter Three, when Serenoa must decide whether to visit Aesfrost or Hyza

Ultimately there is no right decision, and Triangle Strategy accommodates each narrative branch with a level of flexibility I never would have expected from the genre. One early decision has your party deciding to make a trip to Aesfrost or Hyzante for political purposes. I chose the latter, dice Conservation techniques which led to me encountering unique characters and information that would have a huge impact on the events to come. If I had chosen otherwise things would have unfolded so differently, perhaps unveiling the evil plot and the motivations behind our central villains far sooner. Frederica also would have encountered her siblings, a dramatic encounter I decided to avoid because I didn’t want her feelings to suffer, knowing how delicate the situation had already become.