Trinity Trigger

Late last year I got to review Square-Enix’s action JRPG Harvestella. In that review, I wrote that it felt like it was continuing the legacy of the Mana series. Well if you’re Mana fan, Trinity Trigger is essentially one big tree away from being named “Trigger of Mana” or “Secret of Mana 3”. It’s an action JRPG featuring a creative team of designers from Secret of Mana and Xenoblade, a writer from...

JRPG fans can rest easy knowing that Trinity Trigger will meet their lofty expectations; this is a nostalgia trip worth taking. While not perfect, with beautiful art and music and a combat system that will feel both fresh and familiar, it is a strong contender for one of the best JRPGs of 2023 so far. The plot isn't anything to write home about and it's a tad on the easy side, but it remains engag...

Step into the world of Trinity Trigger, an all-new action role-playing game combining the look and feel of iconic RPGs of the ‘90s with a modern emphasis on fast-paced, customizable combat. As Cyan, a young man burdened with the mantle of Warrior of Chaos and an inevitable clash with the Warrior of Order as the gods’ proxy, players will set out on a grand adventure to defy fate and save Trinitia. ...

I’m typically dead set on which games I cover, but Trinity Trigger had a turbulent go of it – plenty of second-guessing going on within me. Sure, the day I saw it appear in a Nintendo Direct, not a bone in my body was against sharing my stupid thoughts with y’all. Everything was hitting that sweet spot. As days became months, however, any bit of confidence I had began trickling away because none o...

Trinity Trigger is a simple game with a simple goal: Recreate the feeling of classic 90s RPGs. It's simple, for better and for worse. Level design, presentation, and ambition mostly suffer. However, the simplicity makes the gameplay and story really satisfying in a familiar way. In such a way that feels like catching up with an old friend. It's familiar but some things are new and different. You g...

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Trinity Trigger is both a love letter to 90s gameplay, as well as a nod to modern gameplay design. But releasing among a bevvy of other high quality RPGs, does it do enough to stand out?

Trinity Trigger gave me a mixed experience during my 15 hours with it. The first 6 hours were rough, with unique ideas buried within layers of tedious plot, tired fantasy tropes, and repetitive dialogue. I only kept playing because I had to, but I’m glad I did, because Trinity Trigger gets surprisingly captivating after that initial hump. With key development staff from games like Trials of Mana, ...

Its plot goes in one ear and out the other, its visuals are nothing to write home about, and its combat is more shallow than its highly customizable stats system implies, but it’s still an enjoyable enough action RPG at its core. Trinity Trigger fits the bill if you’re looking to turn your brain off and save the world for a jaunt, but don’t expect it to leave a lasting impact.

FuRyu returns with another RPG that tries to evoke the nostalgia of the classics of yesteryear, but Trinity Trigger's good music and character art cannot salvage a dull RPG that is middling at best, and broken at worst.

Trinity Trigger had so much promise. It had great talent associated with it. It looked like it could be a fun and grand adventure. But everything just fell flat on its face. From the story to just about every gameplay mechanic felt more tedious than enjoyable.