![]() ![]() No single variable of the project triangle can be changed without making tradeoffs with the other two points of the triangle. Every project manager who has known the frustration of trying to keep their team productive with too little time, not enough budget, and an impossibly large scope has experienced the project management triangle in action. Triangle Strategy is a turn-based tactical RPG with an art style reminiscent of other Square Enix RPGs like Octopath traveler and Bravely default developed by Artdink and Square Enix.The project management triangle visualizes the problem of “triple constraints”-the need to balance scope, cost, and time in order to maintain a high-quality final product. Three nations the Kingdom of Glenbrook, Grand Duchy of Aesfrost, Holy State of Hyzante continuously battle each other for control over the dwindling resources of salt and iron, you yourself are a commander of a group of disparate warriors working under Serenoa, heir of the house Wolffort as he gets entangled with a dangerous plot that will destabilize the balance of power of the continent of Norzelia forever. Through your journey Serenoa will have to make hard decisions that will affect further decisions he can make down the line using the Conviction System it will bolster one of three convictions Utility, Morality, Liberty which together will make up what Serenoa’s world view will become and have far-reaching influences to the story that is unfolding before our very eyes.The game’s turn-based combat takes place on tiled maps, to win you must strategically outwit your opponent by positioning yourself well, using tactical points wisely, taking advantage of the high ground, surrounding opponents to finish them off, and making use of items like Quietuses and kudos.Being prepared can take you a long way in Triangle Strategy exploring the area first surveying the map can give you so much of an advantage when the time for battle does come, sometimes characters can greatly change the upcoming battle at the benefit of your party, items can be repaired, traps can be set, or central features in the battlefield change entirely.Octopath Traveler And The Legacy It Left Behind.What feels like eons ago now, Octopath Traveler was just an idea. Back then, the hype was building around its combination of 2D sprites and 3D environments to create a gorgeous fantasy world. What could have been just another JRPG, Octopath Traveler seemed to be attempting something new, even if it appeared superficial at first. When it was revealed, I too was enamoured by its art-style. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy of the game to soak in its beautiful world. So, when Square Enix announced a lengthy demo for Octopath Traveler, I jumped at the opportunity to play it. It was wondrous! An eclectic mix of brilliant visuals, engaging turn-based combat and one of the best JRPG soundtracks to date. Suffice to say, I loved Octopath Traveler. So, why don’t I love Project Triangle Strategy, its upcoming spiritual successor?Īnnounced at the most recent Nintendo Direct, Project Triangle Strategy takes the art-style of Octopath Traveler and blends it with the gameplay mechanics most-associated with Fire Emblem. This is an SRPG game focusing on player-choice and the impact they have on the overall narrative. This new direction could rectify the narrative shortcomings of Octopath Traveler, an issue plaguing that game. So, as the excitement for a new title swelled within me like a bulbous balloon ballooning, barely balking under the buckling burden, I knew I had to get my hands on its demo. In-game Screenshot Narrative And The Problematic In Media Res Without hesitation, I headed over to the Switch eShop. Project Triangle Strategy’s demo is generous in its offerings. You can experience a significant portion of the game, from main missions, side stories and battles. It throws you in medias res, which, while an initially confusing prospect, is alleviated by the expository opening cutscene. While the myriad of characters introduced in this portion of the game is poorly explained, the general gist of the overall narrative is understandable. Thrown into the midst of a conflict, we witness the death of a once-beloved king and the attempted murder of his son. Taken to safety by a house reliant on democratic rulings to make all decisions, they must conclude whether or not to relinquish him to the enemy and deal with whatever consequences lay behind their decision. ![]()
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