Octopath Traveler II

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 186 Ratings

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  1. JuanpSage
    Mar 14, 2023
    10
    Excellent game from begining to end!! Lot of content, music is simply amazing, Story and characters are unique... And the best of all, the gameplay!!! Try it!
  2. Murtor
    Mar 12, 2023
    9
    Octopath Traveler 2 is not only a successor, but also a worthy heir. The role-playing game uses the original concept, but also takes criticism from the first game to heart and dares to do something new. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement, which sweetens the wait for a possible third part.

    Varied stories, optional subplots and the gigantic game world are ingredients for a    Octopath Traveler 2 is not only a successor, but also a worthy heir. The role-playing game uses the original concept, but also takes criticism from the first game to heart and dares to do something new. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement, which sweetens the wait for a possible third part.

    Varied stories, optional subplots and the gigantic game world are ingredients for a dish that you won't get sick of after dozens of hours.

    The retro graphical look is paired with a musically nostalgic ensemble that will make any classic RPG enthusiast melt.

    Full (German) review: https://bisaboard.bisafans.de/index.php?thread/340231-octopath-traveler-2/    … Expand
  3. El1s0n
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    Mi saga favorita de JRPG. Si el primer juego te gustó, esta secuela te va a gustar más. Mejor música, mejores batallas, mejores historias. 10/10 para mí.
  4. Sensou
    Mar 28, 2023
    9
    One of the best JRPG I've played.

    Never play the 1st one but kind of intriguing for the 2nd one which I decide to make a purchase on it and I didn't regret it at all. Only looking at the 1st game and comparing it with the 2nd one, this one has a better visual design in characters and environment which everything look unique and distinct where the 1st one looks kind of bland and every    One of the best JRPG I've played.

    Never play the 1st one but kind of intriguing for the 2nd one which I decide to make a purchase on it and I didn't regret it at all.

    Only looking at the 1st game and comparing it with the 2nd one, this one has a better visual design in characters and environment which everything look unique and distinct where the 1st one looks kind of bland and every characters look similar.

    Combat is tight and pretty strategic at some point with the Break and Boost mechanic. I know the word of "tedious" keep coming out when talking about this but I completely fine with random encounter where it exactly helps you to gain enough XP for the upcoming battle so I never under-leveled for it.

    Story is amazing, some of them are lacking at certain chapter but overall each one of them has a great story from certain chapter. Agnea for example, seems weak at first but as I progress through her story, it's pretty charming and heart-warming. On the opposite for Hikari, starts out pretty strong but turns to be a basic story at the end of it.

    For characters, everyone of them are amazing. Ochette is my favorite because her provoke ability, although I started with Hikari because he is the strongest one in term of raw power. Agnea and Partitio are weak in my playthrough but I realize that Partitio is way too OP once you are rich and Agnea is the true thief besides Throne. Temenos and Throne is great addition is you often play at night-time. Osvald is crucial when you enter a new area as he will reveal their weaknesses for you and Castti is pretty mediocre for me, nothing special from her besides the concoction ability.

    Next is Music or OST. Just one word is enough to describe it. "Outstanding". I will purchase the physical CD of the Soundtrack if it's available in my country.

    Last is more like suggestion for the game which is why I can't give this 10/10. The connection of each character is there with 2 party specific stories and travel banter. But the 2 party stories is pre-determined like Agnea will be with Hikari, Osvald with Partitio and so on. I suggest to work on that in the next installment where you can create "bonding" feature for characters which can create a lot of story path for characters. Although, I do understand that will also limit how this game will approach the game with that feature but I do agree that each character doesn't really connect to each other in terms of storyline. It would be nice if their story collide in one way or another like Temenos and Castti which I think have a potential for a crossed story or Ochette with Hikari/ Osvald with the darkling power mystery. Lot of potential but I know that also create a limitation which is why this might be a homework for the developer to create a better connection for each character in the future installment.

    Overall, worth the money. 2D graphic is lazy? You are just a baby gamer that value game based on visual, just play your Spiderman/ Horizon Game and shut up dude.    … Expand
  5. Ramas
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    One of the best rpgs i played in last few years, maybe even the best. Music, story, art style, everything rocks! I love Japan :)
  6. Jbroder285
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Truly a master class of a JRPG. From the music, the gameplay and each characters story. Every second is a pleasure. Couldn't reccomended this enough.
  7. Wintercode
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Addresses flaws of the first game. as a person who has mostly played RPGs I can say it is one of the best of its generation. Characters are admirable with good character development along with great plot and converging storylines which the first game lacked. New skills and replacement of some skills to allow fresh new strategies and avoidance of copy paste version of the first game was aAddresses flaws of the first game. as a person who has mostly played RPGs I can say it is one of the best of its generation. Characters are admirable with good character development along with great plot and converging storylines which the first game lacked. New skills and replacement of some skills to allow fresh new strategies and avoidance of copy paste version of the first game was a great mix since it provides a wide a variety of strategies which makes a JRPG stand above the rest.… Expand
  8. HyenHks
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    Miles ahead of the original, it improves upon it in every way. Game structure is varied and less predictable, the characters more nuanced and fleshed out, game mechanics refined, balanced and expanded, beautiful presentation, and a soundtrack somehow more sublime than the original. If you enjoy rpgs, this is most certainly worth your time. Currently 45h in
  9. Slashstar
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    As a huge fan of the original, it surpassed every expectation EXCEPT one. It has gorgeous graphics, the gameplay is phenomenal, the soundtrack is unbelievable, the character stories are next level. My one letdown is that the 8 classes are the same as the first game. They do switch up and balance a few moves, but essentially it doesn't encourage you to switch up your strategies from theAs a huge fan of the original, it surpassed every expectation EXCEPT one. It has gorgeous graphics, the gameplay is phenomenal, the soundtrack is unbelievable, the character stories are next level. My one letdown is that the 8 classes are the same as the first game. They do switch up and balance a few moves, but essentially it doesn't encourage you to switch up your strategies from the first game if you have your 'go to' favorites. Just a heads up who are looking for more innovation with the classes. Regardless, even if you're a newcomer, a veteran of the original like me, I absolutely and thoroughly recommend this game through and through.… Expand
  10. Starfree
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    This is simply the logical advancement on Octopath Traveler and I love it. Some story elements I’m not a fan on, they tried to make the stories bigger and better than the original, and sometimes it works and other times don’t. And I wish they went further with the job system. The Bravely Default games are so free with builds and this still feels restrictive. There’s more options thenThis is simply the logical advancement on Octopath Traveler and I love it. Some story elements I’m not a fan on, they tried to make the stories bigger and better than the original, and sometimes it works and other times don’t. And I wish they went further with the job system. The Bravely Default games are so free with builds and this still feels restrictive. There’s more options then Octopath 1, but the mage character is still is only best at being a magic attacker, the dancer character best only at support, the thief unit will always be your fastest, and so on. If you try to make the mage character into a physical attacker, he’s not going to be good. But those are just nitpicking. There is no major problems with this game, the stories are all decent to amazing, the mechanics and quality of life improvements form the original all work great, the pixel art is beautiful absolutely stunning in some areas, the music is great, the difficulty is fine, and I haven’t come across any glitches. There is an infinite money exploit, but you can make more faster just by grinding so. This is just a solid game, another one of Squares great RPGs. Brilliant for a sequel to a filler game. And I hope they continue to make more of both Octopath and Bravely Default.… Expand
  11. Creptor17
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal game. OT1 was a masterpiece in it's own right and this game pretty much improves on every aspect. The story, writing, art, characters and most of all music is some of the best in any JRPG I've played. A must play for JRPG fans
  12. Albertomhg
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    Octopath Traveler 2 is an overall upgrade of it's previous game, the artstyle and graphics look even better, the new mechanics are simple but well implemented, that help to make the battles more entertaining, the story of each character is engaging enough to make you want to know more of them, and the cross stories improves the main problem of OT1, the relationship between characters.
    On    Octopath Traveler 2 is an overall upgrade of it's previous game, the artstyle and graphics look even better, the new mechanics are simple but well implemented, that help to make the battles more entertaining, the story of each character is engaging enough to make you want to know more of them, and the cross stories improves the main problem of OT1, the relationship between characters.
    On the other side, we have some flaws that makes the game to not be perfect, the main jobs are the same as the previous game, the random battles can be annoying at some points, and although cross stories are a good addition, it isn't enough to fully fix the problem of relationships between characters    … Expand
  13. prodigy_da_kid
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Back and better then before, if you liked the original.. this one builds on all the stuff that made the last such a good game and makes this one even better.
  14. UpsideDownOne
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    Great Great game, Has a great argument for best jrpgs on switch, happy to see it come to PlayStation because now they can experience this joy of a game their selves. The amount of hours combined with the amount of fun this game is, is perfect. You never get bored and you’re always intrigued with the story, 10/10
  15. Trigger__
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Great game it made improvements with the previous game and it does no disappoint at all. Great history, battles, camera made improvements, Beautiful music. So far 50 hours of play and still to much to do yet no even near of the ends of the main story.
  16. Iacomus
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    Incredible game. Graphics, game play, music, story telling 10/10. Buy this game
  17. brandito
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    Incredible improvement from the first game. I will be recommending this to anyone who is a fan of JRPGs forever. Also special shoutout to the music, one of the best soundtracks I have ever listened to.
  18. Tiwill
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    Octopath Traveler II tells us that we don't need to be a superstar in order to bring hope to people. If you can make even just one person smile, you've accomplished something incredible and they will be a ray of happiness to you in return.

    It conveys the idea that anyone can lose their way if they let their own pain taint their actions, and that it can be difficult to get out of that    Octopath Traveler II tells us that we don't need to be a superstar in order to bring hope to people. If you can make even just one person smile, you've accomplished something incredible and they will be a ray of happiness to you in return.

    It conveys the idea that anyone can lose their way if they let their own pain taint their actions, and that it can be difficult to get out of that state of mind without a helping hand. Being patient with such a person in a time of need may blossom into a lifelong bond. Saving someone from their inner turmoils and giving them a chance to get back on their feet is a worthwhile endeavor.

    It urges us to seek our own path, for we can never be truly free when adhering to someone else's expectations unwillingly. Sometimes, if your words fall on deaf ears, the only option left is to remove that person from your life.

    It encourages us to be good to people, with no ulterior motive, and not to be insecure when challenged by misguided individuals who perform irrefutably malevolent deeds. If you let yourself be swayed by someone who acts with hatred, resentment or jealousy in their heart, you can quickly become just as lost as they are. It also reminds of the importance of patient critical thinking over immediate emotional response.

    It even manages to tackle the topic of technological advancement and the need for wealth redistribution as new things get invented that improve the efficiency of production. After all, if knowledge exists to be shared with all, dough shouldn't just be hoarded either.

    It is a tale about enjoying the simple pleasures of life, and spreading warmth and happiness around us.

    ~ ~ ~

    This game is more than everything I had hoped for in a sequel to the first game. Much of the praise I had for that game also applies here, so I won't repeat all of the things Octopath Traveler II took from the first game that didn't need to be fixed, but let's dive into the ways in which it improves upon the original.

    Improvements to the skills make it so there are much more ways to break enemies, and classes have been rebalanced in a way that feels like they all complement each other even better than before. The new Latent Power and EX Skills also make each character have a stronger identity in combat, and there is now a way to equip the same sub-class onto more than one character if you want to.

    This series continues to have best-in-class music. As catchy as it is epic, as comforting as it is melancholic. Most of it is new, but a couple of melodies from the first game made a return in remixed fashion, striking a chord of nostalgia within me while strengthening the continuity of the series. It gave me the sentiment that these eight new travelers were experiencing emotions that the characters from the first game had also felt on their journey, despite having completely different stories. This is just one example of Team Asano's masterful understanding of emotion. Emotions are not unique; if it's a real emotion, then anyone can relate to it, because we are all human. Hearing those melodies again made me feel those intended emotions twice as strongly, as I thought of my past adventures in the continent of Orsterra as well as my current ones in Solistia.

    Something I love about this series is how much the story feels like it ties into the gameplay and vice versa, and they went above and beyond this time to give us some jaw-dropping moments with the path actions at the end of each story. They somehow even managed to weave in the new day/night cycle mechanic into the plot.

    The world is even more fun to explore due to the addition of boats and the way the map is less predictable to navigate. I think there are also more bosses to defeat, or at least they are spread out better. I still recommend equipping the Evasive Maneuvers scholar skill to reduce the encounter rate, making it just right as you explore. The chapters are also less formulaic this time around, making it so you don't know for sure what to expect from a given chapter. The post-game is much expanded as well, with some fully voiced side-quests that let you see what happened to some important characters in the story. Speaking of, the Japanese voice acting performances are absolutely fantastic and full of life.

    The new cross paths really help tie everything together. And when I say everything ties together in the end, I mean it. Also, in the first game, a lot of the camaraderie between your party members came from your own imagination and roleplay. I'm glad that aspect is still present throughout the game, but there's a lot more jerky around the bone this time around, if you will. The final segment of the game made everyone feel even closer than I imagined my party in the first game to be, boosting the affection I have for these characters even more.

    As the end approached, I didn't want to say goodbye. I'm grateful for this warm feeling... thank you for traveling with me.    … Expand
  19. OmegaAP
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    A superb follow up from part 1 which is better in almost every way. Bring on Octo 3
  20. sicksak
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    One of the best jrpg I've played. Lot of content and music is amazing. A must play for jrpg fans
  21. kjloma
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Best jrpg of this year, a deep combat system with a lot of customization that encourages experimentation, beautiful graphics and fantastic OST and stories and characters much better carried than in the previous one.
  22. Irvamon1
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    I love OT1 and now OT2. I am all for the continuation of this genre HD-2D game. The characters, the story, the grind for level are really enjoyable.
  23. Meeuwke84
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Amazing journey, awesome lore, exiting untill the very end, highly recommend this game if you love turn base rpgs, a must play imo
  24. Xaboss
    May 5, 2023
    10
    OMG the review bombing this is receiving is unreal! One of the best jrpgs your going to play with 8 of the most interesting histories your going to read.
  25. Archgabe
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    By far one of the best JRPGs I’ve ever played! The graphics, battle difficulty, side quests and characters stories have improved a lot since the first game, which is also amazing!
  26. aquarian0121
    May 4, 2023
    10
    A very well thought out variety of stories and great music. It was very interesting to see the story of the eight people connected to one story. The settings of the town and townspeople are detailed. Eight people can do different things to one townsman, and the variation in conversation that changes between day and night is amazing. It feels like the world of this game is alive.
  27. eldaliving
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    Me encanto el primer juego muchisimo y puedo decir lo mismo de este segundo juego. Las historias son muy bueno y tambien las peleas contras los bossess. La musica es 12/10 tambien. Si hacen una tercera, queremos que Primrose del primer juego regrese con una nueva historia!!!
  28. Damien_82
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    10/10 for a masterpiece that can be described with one simple word: poetic! Thank you for making this :)
  29. GameforGamers
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    Octopath Traveler 2 is an amazing sequel that lives up to all the hype. The game is a classic HD 2D RPG with a unique combat system and an intriguing story. The graphics are gorgeous, with beautiful character designs and detailed environments. The game also features an impressive cast of characters, each with their own unique personalities and backstories. The combat is fast-paced andOctopath Traveler 2 is an amazing sequel that lives up to all the hype. The game is a classic HD 2D RPG with a unique combat system and an intriguing story. The graphics are gorgeous, with beautiful character designs and detailed environments. The game also features an impressive cast of characters, each with their own unique personalities and backstories. The combat is fast-paced and strategic, and the boss battles are especially thrilling. Overall, Octopath Traveler 2 is an excellent RPG and a testament to the developers' attention to detail and commitment to quality. Highly recommended for fans of classic RPGs.… Expand
  30. YFA
    Apr 19, 2023
    8
    I haven't finished it yet but it's such a comfort game to me, way way better storylines than the first Octopath Traveller in my opinion, all characters are so different and likable, the characters might even be better than the first game. but honestly I'd not recommend purchasing it at full price, if you love RPG/turn-based games then go for it, but if it's a new territory for you then I'dI haven't finished it yet but it's such a comfort game to me, way way better storylines than the first Octopath Traveller in my opinion, all characters are so different and likable, the characters might even be better than the first game. but honestly I'd not recommend purchasing it at full price, if you love RPG/turn-based games then go for it, but if it's a new territory for you then I'd say wait for discounts. So far, my only con is that you can't walk for 10 seconds till you get into combat, I HATED that so much, i know these games are supposed to be like that, but I still wished they tuned it down a bit because i genuinely cant walk 1 minute straight without an enemy ambushing me, takes away from the fun if i'm being honest.… Expand
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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 23, 2024
    100
    It's a great game that will keep you entertained for a long time, has minimal bugs and its combat system and characters will grab you by the heart. [Issue#326]
  2. Pocket-lint
    Jun 23, 2023
    80
    Octopath Traveler 2 offers up another impressive, if safe adventure, with loads of twists to uncover. It looks and sounds absolutely ravishing, and the battle system is as impressive as ever.
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  3. Cubed3
    May 9, 2023
    70
    A title such as Octopath Traveler II comes with its own charm, but the turn-based battle system with different types of jobs allows for some great gameplay. Adding in a beautiful world to explore and a great soundtrack to enjoy, this title is a must-play. There could be a tad more emphasis on the beautiful art, and perhaps some highly detailed cutscenes, but in the end, Octopath Traveler II is charming as it is.
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