Octopath Traveler II

 PlayStation 5
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 191 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 149 out of 191
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 191
  3. Negative: 27 out of 191
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  1. Nmaa18
    Sep 6, 2023
    7
    I'm about 3/4 hours in, and I see that most people absolutely love the game. This is a shame because i belong to the minority group who just can't enjoy this game. Indeed the graphics (shoutout to the beautiful map too) and soundtrack are amazing. The combat is decent (altho special attacks or finishing moves would have made the experience even more satisfying), and the ailment, enemy andI'm about 3/4 hours in, and I see that most people absolutely love the game. This is a shame because i belong to the minority group who just can't enjoy this game. Indeed the graphics (shoutout to the beautiful map too) and soundtrack are amazing. The combat is decent (altho special attacks or finishing moves would have made the experience even more satisfying), and the ailment, enemy and equipment variety are satisfactory. However, the story structure is bizarre, the writing is not very exciting or gripping/good at making me care. Additionally, i dont like the amount + manner of encountering enemies (enemies are invisible or something). 74/100 atm but i'll come back… Expand
  2. hhedd
    Feb 28, 2023
    6
    Not a bad game, but I got bored after 3 hours of play. I don't like a gameplay thing when you walking around empty location and suddenly an enemy appears just on you and you have to fight him. I'm used to seeing what happens on the screen
  3. seojoon98
    Feb 26, 2023
    7
    The graphics and battles that are much more advanced than the previous work are good. However, the connectivity of the story is still poor and reduces immersion.
  4. Molec_man
    Mar 17, 2023
    6
    As someone who loved the old Final Fantasy days. I found this game trying to revisit them. And yes it's better than the old games in some aspects, but it's 30 years later. So...

    First, the game offers a lot of variation in its character builds which is a big plus. And the voice acting is very good. The graphics are good, but how could they not be for a nostalgic game like this. And then    As someone who loved the old Final Fantasy days. I found this game trying to revisit them. And yes it's better than the old games in some aspects, but it's 30 years later. So...

    First, the game offers a lot of variation in its character builds which is a big plus. And the voice acting is very good. The graphics are good, but how could they not be for a nostalgic game like this. And then there is...

    The game's story is extremely weak and held together with tape and rubber bands. I got pretty bored and had to put it down and come back. I started doing one story and taking a day or so break.

    The game also gets pretty grindy towards the end with gimmicks to level faster.

    Anyway, it's overpriced for what it is. I'd wait for a 50% sale.

    I give it a 5.8    … Expand

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Player 2
    Jun 10, 2023
    91
    Octopath Traveler II expands and improves upon the established formula of the original game in incredible new ways that will appeal to JRPG fans old and new.
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  2. NPR
    Apr 21, 2023
    75
    The frequent battles also contributed to a sluggish early game that has you trek from town to town to find all eight companions. These new party members will likely be under-leveled and under-equipped, and it takes some grinding to unlock good skills for them. Once you commit to four or five characters, however, you'll find Octopath Traveler II to be an engaging and rewarding adventure for JPRG fans.
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  3. Games.cz
    Apr 17, 2023
    90
    Octopath Traveler 2 doesn’t try to add new stuff just for the sake of it. It’s more of a refinement of the formula presented by the first installment. The strong narrative and the amazing gameplay make it a wonderful experience once more, especially when coupled with its beautiful graphics and sound design.
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