Even with minimal VR modifications on Quest, Triangle Technique stays a compelling turn-based RPG from Sq. Enix. Listed here are our impressions.
There isn’t any contest once I say Triangle Technique was my greatest shock throughout Join 2024. Sq. Enix has proven minimal curiosity in VR throughout the years – Monsters of the Deep and Kingdom Hearts VR Expertise being notable exceptions. So, seeing a tactical RPG launched for Swap and PC two years in the past all of a sudden heading for Quest was definitely sudden.
In case you’re questioning what’s modified, functionally not so much. A number of parts just like the UI show and battle controls have been adjusted to higher match VR. In any other case, it is just about a straight port of the unique recreation, although the isometric perspective makes Triangle Technique really feel like an interactive diorama. The spectacular 2D-HD artwork model, which merges pixel artwork with 3D environments, shines throughout fight missions on Quest 3.
As a story-heavy RPG, this comes with an unsurprising trade-off for its quite a few 2D cutscenes. These are actually offered utilizing a floating scroll in a ‘Theatre Mode,’ which I can settle for contemplating the sport was clearly by no means designed for this medium. Between battles and cutscenes, exploring the 3D map to take a look at the Norzelia continent is sweet.
You possibly can play utilizing a totally immersive VR surroundings that places Norzelia within the background, or blended actuality through passthrough. I do want Sq. Enix would go additional with MR and it is disappointing which you could’t resize the map. I’d like to play this whereas on my couch, placing the map throughout my espresso desk. You are restricted to rotating and pulling the map in the direction of you.
That is just about the place the principle VR-specific variations finish on this port. That stated, do not let this deter you when you take into account your self a extra basic RPG fan; we have seen earlier than that VR video games can nonetheless ship sturdy experiences utilizing an identical digital camera perspective earlier than – simply have a look at Desk of Tales. Six hours into this marketing campaign, Triangle Technique is delivering a charming RPG that is bought my consideration.
Early recreation screenshots taken by UploadVR on Quest 3
Whereas establishing its world takes time, the compelling story is arguably the most important issue. You play because the inheritor of Home Wolffort, Serenoa, discovering your self on the heart of a rising battle between the continent’s nations. I will not spoil something particular however the well-written mix of fantasy and politics has me invested on this world. It is a disgrace the English voice appearing is not nice, so I am glad you may swap to Japanese.
As a tactical RPG, fight is paying homage to Fireplace Emblem and Ultimate Fantasy Ways as you command your occasion throughout a grid-based battlefield. These battles have pleasurable depth that encourages strategic pondering, like dealing further injury from increased terrain or how putting models on both sides of a foe enables you to assault them twice in a single go.
Minimal modifications from the flatscreen launch make Triangle Technique an extremely powerful promote when you’ve already performed it elsewhere, but it is a uncommon recreation the place I am prepared to miss that. The narrative is extremely compelling, fight is strategically satisfying and the visuals stay sturdy. As somebody who principally sticks to RPGs exterior of VR, I am glad it is reaching new audiences and I hope this convinces different publishers to take that probability.
Triangle Technique is out now on the Meta Quest platform.
