Octopath Traveler

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8.4

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  1. Ikrus
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    JRPG perfection: graphics, music, stories and plot twists at the end make this one of the best games in recent years!
  2. rbxqxbr
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Pros:
    Incredibly fun gameplay
    Beautiful 2D graphics without feeling dated
    Great soundtrack

    Cons:
    Character paths conjoin in a very minor way; does not explain why Therion allows party members
  3. JulianPope
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    An SNES RPG classic made for Switch, will make you feel like you’re playing in your childhood bedroom.
  4. Madbert
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    Jul 13, 2018

    Qué joya de videojuego. Cada día descubro algo nuevo que me encanta. Ese componente estratégico bien valanceado para poder hacer frente a los enemigos. Es una compra obligatoria en Switch.
  5. Bowlofalex
    Jul 19, 2022
    10
    Octopath is a fantastic game. The fighting system is great, the characters appealing and it offers an OST that's absolutely stunning. The overworld may be a little bit flat but what really lets this game shine are the stories and even more, the characters within
  6. Handsofstonemma
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    Only leaving this review to counter act attemptatreasons moronic review, he clearly doesn't understand what 'user' score means. It doesn't matter what you think it deserves, its what the game earned from its users. Also his review is void because he clearly never played the game. If he did he would of known that there is special party dialog.
  7. blawren4
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Excellent game. More than a throwback to older RPGs. I'm taking my time to level up all of the characters simultaneously and the only "grinding" has been by treating this as an rpg and not using the fast travel system very much, so it doesn't feel like grinding. The battle system is well thought out. I cared about the characters and the stories are well designed.
  8. battleTerror
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    Nice! This game is something quite unique and a real selling point for the Switch this summer. It looks and sounds fantastic and even though I’ve only played 5 hours I feel compelled to carrying on with this. I’m not really big on JRPGs but the nostalgia and style of this game will appeal to all, not just the 16bit generations.
  9. crunty
    Aug 1, 2018
    9
    This game has the best spell in the entire history of RPG's. it turns every battle into a game of Russian Roulette where you will either die horribly or reap incredible rewards.
    Beguiling Grace.
    Primrose's super expensive spell generates a completely random effect, be it full BP (or no BP) your items falling our of your pockets, summoning a random monster (on either team) and the most    This game has the best spell in the entire history of RPG's. it turns every battle into a game of Russian Roulette where you will either die horribly or reap incredible rewards.
    Beguiling Grace.
    Primrose's super expensive spell generates a completely random effect, be it full BP (or no BP) your items falling our of your pockets, summoning a random monster (on either team) and the most valuable outcome of all: extra XP.
    It's made the combat so enjoyable, I cannot recommend it enough.    … Expand
  10. ehcab
    Jul 16, 2018
    9
    Been playing the demo since January and the full game since release.

    Square managed to recreate the ambiance and overall feelings that so many of us have been willing to experiment again and for this I thank them :)
  11. GodAllah
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    Octopath traveller – best Nintendo switch game?
    The first thing you’ll notice about Octopath Traveller is its striking graphical style. It looks, quite simply, like no other game before it. Square Enix has applied Unreal Engine 4 tech to vintage sprite work, creating a world that blends modern polygons with old-school bitmap graphics. The developers have created a storybook world that    Octopath traveller – best Nintendo switch game?
    The first thing you’ll notice about Octopath Traveller is its striking graphical style. It looks, quite simply, like no other game before it. Square Enix has applied Unreal Engine 4 tech to vintage sprite work, creating a world that blends modern polygons with old-school bitmap graphics. The developers have created a storybook world that extrudes the dungeon maps of 16-bit console RPGs into three dimensions, then soaks everything in atmospheric lighting and shadow effects.
    The name octopath traveller comes from the fact there are 8 heroes (octo) and they’re all following their own story line. The game’s eight heroes are all well-defined characters, each unique from the others. They distinguish themselves by dialects, personalities and quest goals.
    Every element of Octopath Traveller comes together brilliantly to create a refreshing take on the genre. While it channels the spirit of old favourites, it never feels derivative. It genuinely does feel like a 16-bit RPG that has evolved into something new rather than being mere nostalgia-bait anyone who’s been pining for a great RPG will not be disappointed by Octopath Traveller ...whether they want a vintage experience or a brand-new one    … Expand
  12. MarsCorialanus
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    Its story is great, good rpg game play, just a great experience especially for those who played these kinds of games in the past. Newcomers may find that there is lots of great stuff as well, though I wouldn't put too high of expectations on it.
  13. Antidote4
    Jul 22, 2018
    9
    Arguably the best RPG on the Switch as of now and even the rest of 2018. Octopath is a nostalgic trip back into early JRPG classics such as FFVI with its art style. The class system is a good take on the class jobs from other games. Featuring the ability to mix and match class, as well as characters to make up the perfect party. And while the stories are excellent for each characters, theArguably the best RPG on the Switch as of now and even the rest of 2018. Octopath is a nostalgic trip back into early JRPG classics such as FFVI with its art style. The class system is a good take on the class jobs from other games. Featuring the ability to mix and match class, as well as characters to make up the perfect party. And while the stories are excellent for each characters, the games biggest issue is there no real overarching story.… Expand
  14. Gnork
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    I normally do not write reviews, but Octopath Traveler is simply so good that I have to say it is my Game of the Year for the Nintendo Switch!

    The soundtrack alone is simply amazing, not to mention the gameplay and balancing which is perfect. Add to that the tactical element of combat, it is just fantastic! 65 hours into the game, having completed all 8 character stories and at level 67    I normally do not write reviews, but Octopath Traveler is simply so good that I have to say it is my Game of the Year for the Nintendo Switch!

    The soundtrack alone is simply amazing, not to mention the gameplay and balancing which is perfect. Add to that the tactical element of combat, it is just fantastic! 65 hours into the game, having completed all 8 character stories and at level 67 with my main and I still cannot put the game down.

    The only negative is the story, which I must admit that I skip. I am not really a big fan of story, the gameplay is what makes this game great for me.    … Expand
  15. Clarkr13
    Jul 19, 2018
    9
    I have put about 10 hours into Octopath now and i can say without a doubt this is one of the best turn based JRPG's i've ever played. Honestly its even better than some of the old Final Fantasy games.

    1. Mechanics The mechanics are smooth and feel great. Its a classic turn based system with the bar showing who turn it is and various action can effect battle order. It may play slow for    I have put about 10 hours into Octopath now and i can say without a doubt this is one of the best turn based JRPG's i've ever played. Honestly its even better than some of the old Final Fantasy games.

    1. Mechanics
    The mechanics are smooth and feel great. Its a classic turn based system with the bar showing who turn it is and various action can effect battle order. It may play slow for those with no patience for this type of system but it looks great. Think the battle system from FFX with additional mechanics.

    2. Graphics / Sound
    Honestly I was worried about going back to a 16 bit look but I was so wrong to worry. The Sprites are adorable and very expressive. Combine them with excellent lighting and haunting sound tract and you have got a recipe for success. I cannot believe how beautiful this game looks in a classic sense. Final Fantasy has gone for photo realism now adays and Dragon Quest is going with the anime look but Octopath say screw that I can make old school look cool.

    3. Story
    The stories are very fun and sometimes haunting. I made a deeper emotional connection with some of the characters in the first few minutes than other video game protags after 15+ hours (Looking at you .Hack... so boring). Really this story was a breath of fresh air after the failures of most other games the past few years. I mean the big titles like GOW, Persona, Horizon, and Nier were all great but leave them behind and none of the non-AAA games really stood out to me UNTIL NOW.

    Summary: BUY BUY BUY. I give this game 9/10    … Expand
  16. RiseOfTheFlutes
    Jul 21, 2018
    9
    A JRPG that has met my expectations, however It tends to be just shy on the story side. You are given 8 characters you can bring on your journey. Every character that tags along has a story of some kind, but in the end it generally doesn't lead anywhere, Which is a let down. Overall really great game! Gameplay is phenomenal, music is absolutely jaw dropping, and graphics are fresh andA JRPG that has met my expectations, however It tends to be just shy on the story side. You are given 8 characters you can bring on your journey. Every character that tags along has a story of some kind, but in the end it generally doesn't lead anywhere, Which is a let down. Overall really great game! Gameplay is phenomenal, music is absolutely jaw dropping, and graphics are fresh and exciting for a JRPG, something I've never really seen before!… Expand
  17. agentken
    Aug 21, 2018
    8
    Pro
    - great game play mechanic
    - ton of contents to explore - god music - stylish 16 bit art style - a tragic game that let u steal, bully, and allure, poor child, old man, housewife, dog, and more in the village. Con - story could be better though as it cant compete with high quality story like DQ serie - too expensive comparing to "Xenoblade Chronicle 2" - hope the graphic    Pro
    - great game play mechanic
    - ton of contents to explore
    - god music
    - stylish 16 bit art style
    - a tragic game that let u steal, bully, and allure, poor child, old man, housewife, dog, and more
    in the village.
    Con
    - story could be better though as it cant compete with high quality story like DQ serie
    - too expensive comparing to "Xenoblade Chronicle 2"
    - hope the graphic when docking is sharper not pixellated
    - too much hype    … Expand
  18. ScaliCali
    Jul 18, 2018
    9
    As a big fan of JRPGs I found this one just fantastic, amazing and original. 8 stories gives a ton of content to do in this game and the battle system is really deep with various ways to end an enemy and the map is huge with a lot of secrets like treasures, secret bosses and many more. The only flaw that I can give to this game is the fact that the stories from the 8 characters areAs a big fan of JRPGs I found this one just fantastic, amazing and original. 8 stories gives a ton of content to do in this game and the battle system is really deep with various ways to end an enemy and the map is huge with a lot of secrets like treasures, secret bosses and many more. The only flaw that I can give to this game is the fact that the stories from the 8 characters are separated from each other but this fact, in my opinion doesn't change my game experience that much. To conclude, I said this game is unique because each character has different habilities, each character has different gameplay, each character has a different story and the artstyle even though pixeled it is in HD which make it gorgeous with the various environments the huge map offers.… Expand
  19. jeru
    Jul 17, 2018
    9
    Un fantástico juego rpg de corte clasico con un bello apartado artístico y una jugabilidad fantastica en un mundo muy completo y creado con mimo, su historia es realmente envolvente y cuidada transándote a un mundo donde lo importante vuelve a ser sumergirte en el juego.
  20. Linsy
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    Lovely expansive game. A true masterpiece. The music is also the best in the industry (Just give the OST a shot!).
  21. HengSunshine
    Jul 20, 2018
    9
    Best JRPG on Switch.
    I was played the game over 20 Hrs. in 5 Days.
    Content and story is very fun and remind me that Final fantasy V,VI on SFC
  22. IrresitableTom
    Jul 23, 2018
    10
    Beautiful to look at beautiful to listen to, Octopath Traveler is something special on the Switch. Originally when I heard that the stories don't converge into one giant story I was a little apprehensive about this title but took the plunge anyways - and I am so happy I did. AMAZING game! Battles are great, exploration is nice and this really does the older SNES RPGs I grew up with justice.
  23. RememberTheAGES
    Jul 16, 2018
    9
    Octopath Traveler has been a quite enjoyable experience. The graphics that most complain about are well detailed and the sprites are easy to see and detailed. The dynamic ways the background is used gives it a almost pop-up book feel, (probably why the Wayfarer Edition had one), and overall it gives Octopath Traveler a look not any other game has achieved.

    Story wise each character    Octopath Traveler has been a quite enjoyable experience. The graphics that most complain about are well detailed and the sprites are easy to see and detailed. The dynamic ways the background is used gives it a almost pop-up book feel, (probably why the Wayfarer Edition had one), and overall it gives Octopath Traveler a look not any other game has achieved.

    Story wise each character partakes in their own and while some character's story didn't draw me in at first, others were very entertaining.

    Combat is enjoyable and the complexity picks up when you add more characters to your party.

    The music is quite enjoyable as well. There are the combat tracks that stick with you after you set the game down alone with the characters quotable lines but you also have tracks that help deliver a specific emotion the game wants you to know. Overall the music is very fitting for the game and the bonus is it's quite good!

    I received the Wayfarer Edition and for what I was expecting I was very happy with the product. It came with 8 pages of a pop-up book that has great detail even for a pop-up book. I do wish that it was easier to have a page from the book stand up so I can display it. The coin is very detailed and quite real. (Did the classic bite test.) The cloth map is nicely detailed with art of the map and official art on the back. It also came with a 14 track CD of some of the game's music. I have yet to listen to it, but it seems most of the common music is recorded on it.

    I have tested most of the English and Japanese voice cast and there are some characters that will make you chuckle from their acting, but overall I really enjoyed the cast in Japanese and English. If you don't like one or the other, you can freely choose to change the language option.

    Overall Octopath Traveler is an excellent game for those who enjoy playing RPGs. I'm giving this game a 9 because I believe it does many things well and earns this score by nailing down what makes this game fun, but I do wish there was a bit more interaction between the characters and some of the characters felt a bit generic in terms of story telling that for me drop it from being a score of 10.

    I really enjoy this game and I hope you do as well. Onwards Travelers.    … Expand
  24. Lunamos
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    A love letter to JRPG. The graphics engine is gorgeous.

    The best part is the battle system. I've spent 60 hours on the game in 4 days. The 12 jobs matrix added so many possibilities to new builds for my characters, can't wait to test them on the true boss.
  25. Takeru88
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    A beautiful game! Thanks Square for give us a retro J-rpg in 2018. It's a great story and good characters and these things, along with the music, was the keys that convinced me that this game was a master piece.
  26. ace1325
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    love there is a new 16 bit jrpg game out again

    the soundtrack and combat is so brilliant
  27. Mrbuckminster
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    Ive waited a while on this game and boy has it lived up to the hype. Ive only put 10 hours into it so far but im absolutely loving it.
  28. Guscha
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    If you are a fan of classic turn based JRPGs like older Final Fantasy titles I can only recommend this game to you.

    The graphics are charming, the combat is fun and has a lot of depth to it, some characters have a more interesting story than others but all are well done and the music is GREAT. The soundtrack of this game is one of the best in gaming in my opinion. This is of course    If you are a fan of classic turn based JRPGs like older Final Fantasy titles I can only recommend this game to you.

    The graphics are charming, the combat is fun and has a lot of depth to it, some characters have a more interesting story than others but all are well done and the music is GREAT. The soundtrack of this game is one of the best in gaming in my opinion. This is of course subjective but the music in this game is really beautiful.

    TL;DR:

    If you are a fan of JRPGS, turn based combat, great music get this game.
    If you are not a fan of turn based combat and classic JRPGS like older Final Fantasy titles you likely wont get much out of this game.

    If you are uncertain, don't forget that there is a downloadable demo in the eShop which you can play quite a bit.    … Expand
  29. Sirnibbly
    Jul 18, 2018
    9
    Octopath Traveler quickly has become one of my favorite JRPGS. In my opinion, very few games- be they old or new- can stack up to the overall quality of this game. The music is compelling and original, while also serving as a nice throwback to older titles of this genre. The same can be said of the “16 bit” graphics- the sprites are reminiscent of FF6/Suikoden 2, but OctopathOctopath Traveler quickly has become one of my favorite JRPGS. In my opinion, very few games- be they old or new- can stack up to the overall quality of this game. The music is compelling and original, while also serving as a nice throwback to older titles of this genre. The same can be said of the “16 bit” graphics- the sprites are reminiscent of FF6/Suikoden 2, but Octopath differentiates its models by placing them on a three-dimensional backdrop which creates several instances of “hidden”, FF7-like areas of the map. Generic village interactions can be spiced up with character specific skills (Path Actions), coming in a “good” and “bad” variety. For example, the Warrior and Hunter have “Duel” (good) and “Provoke” (bad) respectively, which allow them to challenge a town member to a fight. There is no consequence if the Warrior loses his 1v1 duel, but the Hunter, aided by a cohort of animal companions, will cause a reputation dip in town on a loss.

    Characters all also have unique battle skills in combat (Talents). The fusion of Talents, weaknesses, breaks, role differentiation/flexibility, Skills/abilities, and Battle Point storage/management propels combat to the top of the list of Octopath’s strengths. This combat serves as a clear spiritual successor to Bravely Default, but also is unique enough in its own rights via slight tweaks to its progenitor’s system. Very few battles will ever feel similar, which helps with the stereotypical humdrums of JRPG grinding. The one area in which Octopath falls short is in the plurality of stories- rather than one cohesive tale- accented by the lack of character interactions. All in all, each individual vignette is still compelling enough to hold your attention enough to want to complete each story. If you can look past this, I promise you will not be disappointed with what this game has to offer.    … Expand
  30. Sinloth
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    While I haven't finished the game quite yet, I already found much appreciation for what Octopath Traveler has done. I've started with Olberic and I am happy with the choice, but i really enjoy how your fighting style and strategy gets complimented by the other members who gradually join your party. I especially find it endearing that the individual plots are closer to contemporary storiesWhile I haven't finished the game quite yet, I already found much appreciation for what Octopath Traveler has done. I've started with Olberic and I am happy with the choice, but i really enjoy how your fighting style and strategy gets complimented by the other members who gradually join your party. I especially find it endearing that the individual plots are closer to contemporary stories although some might argue they are not very original, I enjoy them so far.

    The combat system is a lot of fun, I like how they've put a new spin on the classic turn-based combat which we see in JRPGs most of the time. BPs and vulnerabilities playing key role in this game, it keeps the fights quite fresh and the repetetiveness kicks in much later. All in all, it's a perfect game for what it is... a JRPG for Switch (which I preferably use as a handheld, I haven't even unpacked the dock yet) and damn good at that.

    Soundtrack is also incredibly good!

    10/10    … Expand
  31. Revalithechamp
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    If you are on the fence, ignore most of the negative reviews. Some of them can have fair critcisms but for the most part. They are from trolls that are either complaining about the graphics, or are upset about Octopath Traveler not being on PS4, Xbox One, or PC. Or people that only played the demo

    Octopath Traveler does exactly what's promised. It delivers a full old-school JRPG    If you are on the fence, ignore most of the negative reviews. Some of them can have fair critcisms but for the most part. They are from trolls that are either complaining about the graphics, or are upset about Octopath Traveler not being on PS4, Xbox One, or PC. Or people that only played the demo

    Octopath Traveler does exactly what's promised. It delivers a full old-school JRPG experience while adding a few modern touches, for someone who is too young to have ever played a SNES JRPG, I find this game incredible.You can start with any of the eight characters and your journey continues from there.

    The battle system itself is pretty straightforward, it's a traditional turn-based type in which you have to strategize in order to win. The fighters are able to boost their attacks in order to do more damage and strike multiple times, the more turns you get, the more you can boost your attacks. Every enemy (bosses included) has a weakness and you can attack the enemy weakness, if you have a fighter that wields whatever the opponent is weak to. Strike their weaknesses enough times and the enemy will 'break', lose their turn, and be at your mercy. This is the perfect chance to boost your fighter to the max and open up a COWA.

    If you ever feel like your fighter isn't packing enough punch, there is a job system. By entering shrines, you can acquire second jobs for your characters. Your character will have their primary job and have the abilities of the second job. These make for very interesting combination, combine the right jobs and you'll have an extremely powerful party. My personal favorite is the warrior+scholar, I combined that and Olberic became a powerful Battlemage (unofficial term).

    The characters have their own distinct personalities, and if you're wondering...yes, they do interact with each other! It's not just one character walking up to another and asking to join the party, the characters have actual conversations with each other. I just witnessed Olberic and Cyrus having a conversation about the difference of arena fighting as noble competition and a bloodsport. The characters start to have conversations with each other once you reach the Chapter 2 area. They're Heart-to-Hearts from Xenoblade, short, yet interesting.

    The stories of the travelers do not converge. No they don't end up fighting one big baddie in the end, that may disappoint some gamers, but for those who have the patience there is lore at the end of the game that explains how all the stories are connected in a way. The individual stories of the characters may seem a little cliche to some, but they're overall interesting and make you want to continue. However, because of strong enemies, you may have to level up a bit before continuing your journey.

    All that being said, no game is without its flaws. My only problem with this game is how grindy it can be it times. You'll have to do a lot of fighting to get gold for your weapons and armor, but that's with every JRPG so I shouldn't complain about that one. The one thing I will say is the structure of the game can be a bit of a drag for players who want to focus on one individual story at a time.

    For example. I started with Olberic, and I wanted to continue his story but the area in which his next chapter takes place has many high leveled enemies that can defeat my party in a few turns. In order to prepare for that, I went and gathered the remaining 7 travelers to increase my level. While the introductory tales of the other travelers are interesting, I had to wait before I continued Olberic's story. Pay close attention to the reccomended level on the map!

    All in all, Octopath Traveler may have one or two gripes that can make the experience a bit less pleasant than expected, but its goods greatly outweigh the bads. Octopath allows you to make your own journey and do crazy things, this is truly a fantastic JRPG and I hope to see more turn-based titles in the future. There's also a good amount of post-game content. That's why I'm giving this game a 10/10.    … Expand
  32. Pringle31
    Jul 17, 2018
    9
    It would be 10 if there was a better quest journal and map. Story and combat are really good.
  33. TheVJ
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    If you're looking for a good old JRPG that hits all the right spots yet also tries something new (eight unique stories with not a lot of intertwining) then this is your game. It looks absolutely beautiful, has a very fun and in-depth turn based combat system and will bring you right back to the good old Chrono Trigger/FFVI/etc. days.

    Superb English voice overs as well by the way!
  34. Goalzzz
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    I have played the Demo and The Prologue. In my entire life I have played a lot of JRPGs, the new and the old, where they are all great games. What I liked about Octopath Traveler is a mix between the new and old JRPG. People who loved Bravely Default will love this game because this game does it better in many ways in terms of story telling and exploration. The Story is truly one ofI have played the Demo and The Prologue. In my entire life I have played a lot of JRPGs, the new and the old, where they are all great games. What I liked about Octopath Traveler is a mix between the new and old JRPG. People who loved Bravely Default will love this game because this game does it better in many ways in terms of story telling and exploration. The Story is truly one of the best and offers Eight different stories where so far I have completed only two.… Expand
  35. Kvr
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    Everyone has a story to be told,

    Octopath traveler is about life, every person in life has their own story to be told. In this game there are eight grand stories to be told, every single one of those stories has its own charm and own attraction. Also every npc you come across has their own stories be told in dialogue. The game has the charm of the jrpgs we come to love over the flow of    Everyone has a story to be told,

    Octopath traveler is about life, every person in life has their own story to be told. In this game there are eight grand stories to be told, every single one of those stories has its own charm and own attraction. Also every npc you come across has their own stories be told in dialogue.
    The game has the charm of the jrpgs we come to love over the flow of time, but does it in a way that is new and fresh. Combine this with a great turnebased battle systeem, a breathing world and a really amazing artstyle and what we have then is a new classic the that can be called in the same breath as FF6, Chrono trigger , FF7,8,9 and lots of other classics. This game is a gem, don't believe those ignorent people that don't understand what makes a classical magical jrpg! If you have any love left in you for a Jrpgs then you need to experience this journey! This is truly a gem, and we need to support the developers for creating a game like this!    … Expand
  36. krulemuk
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    One of the best JRPGs I played so far and maybe the best game of this generation.
  37. chronofantasy
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    First thing I have to address the negative comments. Like any game most just seem to be haters and want to see the game crash and burn for no apparent reason, so most of the negative 0 and 1 rating comments seem out of place and unnecessary. Example: Game has bad graphics for today's standards of games in 2018. --- PLEASE READ: Please do not give this game a 0 rating if you like the musicFirst thing I have to address the negative comments. Like any game most just seem to be haters and want to see the game crash and burn for no apparent reason, so most of the negative 0 and 1 rating comments seem out of place and unnecessary. Example: Game has bad graphics for today's standards of games in 2018. --- PLEASE READ: Please do not give this game a 0 rating if you like the music but do not like the game, 0 rating is if you hate absolutely everything in a game, liking the music or something in the game can easily bump it up a point or few, personally the music and exploration makes up 50% of this game I find, so that's an easy 5 points, but everyone's observations are different. Also, using poor/oudated GRAPHICs is a poor reason to automatically give the game a 0, otherwise undertale and all indie games released after 2000 should also receive 0 scores. At least be fair and give more reasons in a review on why you feel it deserves that 0 or 1 score.

    The graphics and game art style should not surprise anyone who has seen anything about this game, whether it be a trailer or the demo or pictures/videos on social media or even by looking at the back of the box before purchasing the game. The appeal for this game is for nostalgia sake as a throwback to JRPGs from the 90s and some from the early 2000s. This is no different from praise given to indie games with its 16 bit sprites, like Undertale comes to mind and how well received it was for its simple retro graphics.

    With old style graphics, there's an element of charm and something extra special in the art style, especially in the backgrounds and how beautifully designed they are.

    As for the complaints of fight after fight after fight, it's not as bad as some people make it out to be. The maps for each zone is a little smaller than your typical RPG, so it's to be expected to have more battles and that's also a nostalgic part of older JRPGs where random encounters frustrating us was always a thing. But the battles have their own big charm in this game and it's quite a unique battle system with certain power and weapon weaknesses to break the foe and then how you can boost to use an attack multiple times for more damage. Something similar to the Bravely games, from the same creators who worked on this game.

    I like the whole separate character paths and how you can pick and choose which one you want to start and then travel to each one and explore their story, then the other greater element and mechanic is how each character has their own field ability to interact with the world and NPCs.

    I've played the game for 10 hours and I'm onto my fourth character, but just yesterday I spent a while just in one city using the character's abilities on each NPC when I got my extra new character, it made revisiting a town worthwhile to interact with each one and that new character specific field ability. Then of course you have your side quests and levelling/equipment system with everything JRPG fans love, not to mention an amazing soundtrack.

    I think for a big JRPG fan like myself, especially a fan of older JRPGs, since I grew up with the SNES and PS1/PS2 JRPGs as a kid and teenager, this type of JRPG even in this day and age is a dream-type of JRPG to be made today. It's well worth the purchase.    … Expand
  38. Fearsxt
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    A very good game. Hours and hours having fun.
    Just play it. It’s marvellous.
  39. dr0nzer
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    I wrote and deleted this review several times, no words can really do it justice! if you're a fan of the jRPG genre- looking for a classic game with some modern twists whilst still staying true to the roots that propelled the genre forward then this game is definitely a must have!
  40. kazuki1866
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Octopath Traveler me ha devuelto la ilusion que habia perdido por los JRPG, es un juego que te atrapa en las fascinantes historias de los 8 protagonistas y un sistema de combate adictivo, es una joya lo recomiendo 100 %.
  41. MkSLee
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Played a fair amount of the game as of now. The character designs, stories, and graphics are what make Octopath Traveler the unique game that it is. I have yet to complete the entire game but I am excited to dive further into the game and learn more about the different paths you take within the game. A must have for any JRPG fan and I highly recommend giving this game a try (Try the demo)Played a fair amount of the game as of now. The character designs, stories, and graphics are what make Octopath Traveler the unique game that it is. I have yet to complete the entire game but I am excited to dive further into the game and learn more about the different paths you take within the game. A must have for any JRPG fan and I highly recommend giving this game a try (Try the demo) even if you haven't played/like JRPGs. I'm sure it'll change your mind. A great quality game from a great quality company. Hope to see more gems like this in the future.… Expand
  42. SuperRon
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    This is the golden sun of the switch.
    Remember when you played those old final fantasy game, and wished you could explore everything and uncover secrets by yourself? Well here you can from the very beginning, and much more!
    This is a Fantastic reimagining of the 16 bit era. Despite his look this game is actually doing something quite particular in it's structure, 8 differents heroes    This is the golden sun of the switch.
    Remember when you played those old final fantasy game, and wished you could explore everything and uncover secrets by yourself? Well here you can from the very beginning, and much more!

    This is a Fantastic reimagining of the 16 bit era.
    Despite his look this game is actually doing something quite particular in it's structure, 8 differents heroes with different destiny, you can pick any, build the team you want, choose when you want to advance in a story, you can go anywhere in the map.

    The music is absolutely fantastic, up there with persona and nier easily.
    The game is stacked with content, expect 50 hours for the main game, and 80-100 for a completionist run.
    The difficulty is perfect in my opinion, hard enough so you actually use strategies, but not too hard so you get frustrated.
    The sidequest are very good, basically the npc tells you a problem or something vague and you have to figure it out, there is no specific indication on how to do it, but if you pay attention to dialogue and understand the world you will figure it out! It's much better than all those JRPG with giant Arrow, that tell you to kill 10 birds or something like that.

    The only potential negative is the quality of the dialogue which is not always very engaging with all the stories.    … Expand
  43. EpicGhost
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Soberbia bso, ambientación, narrativa, historias, dinamica.. Etc. Un JRPG del pasado (gráficos) con toques del presente JUST DO IT!!
  44. johnseer
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Es un juego grandioso, diseñado con la formula que hace grande a un J-RPG, un juego que busca vender los mejor que puede ofrecer el genero con un estilo clásico, no hay innovación porque esa no es la intención del juego.
  45. katieelizabeth
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    This is the best RPG on Switch in 2018. I don't really get some of the professional critics... this game is a masterpiece. Everything is so polished, and the game is amazing at what it does. The sprite work is amazing, the environments and HD effects (like snow, water, sand) are absolutely gorgeous. The writing and voice acting (when it shows up) is very good. The sound track is really oneThis is the best RPG on Switch in 2018. I don't really get some of the professional critics... this game is a masterpiece. Everything is so polished, and the game is amazing at what it does. The sprite work is amazing, the environments and HD effects (like snow, water, sand) are absolutely gorgeous. The writing and voice acting (when it shows up) is very good. The sound track is really one of the best sound tracks of the year.

    And damn, this combat system and character mechanics are so deeply layered and synergistic. This is by far one of the best JRPG battle systems ever. I mean, even 1-on-1 battles at the start of the game are interesting and exciting, and have some strategy to them. How many JRPGs can say that? You're never going to just be pressing A.

    The game is also really challenging as well. Octopath Traveler presents us with some of the BEST JRPG boss battles I've played in god knows how long! Even bosses 3-4 hours into the game are seriously epic in size and strategy to defeat them.

    And can you believe the game is open-world with tons of exploration and non-linear story progression? And did you know the game is 100 hours long?

    Overall, while so many things are the same and polished to a tee, much of the game is very different from JRPGs too, and that's a great thing - it feels modern and not just a remake of the days of yore on your SNES. Yes, the stories of the 8 characters might not tie into a whole, but that's okay - does every RPG have to have the same formula? Octopath Traveler had a vision, and it accomplishes what it set out to do perfectly. It's different, and different is good.

    This is easily going to end up somewhere in my top 10 games of the year. The game is awesome. And did I mention the soundtrack was the best this year? Seriously, that alone is a reason to play the game! It's that good!    … Expand
  46. mfguevar123
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Como dijo el creador del videojuego. Es el sucesor espiritual de FINAL FANTASY 7. Para mi es el juego del año.
  47. Ixul54
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Creo que hay poco que reprocharle, solo me gustaria una interaccion entre los personajes, pero en todo lo demas resalta, amo este juego, su sistema de progresion, lo simple y lo complejas que son las batallas, su estilo audiovisual, me enamore de la banda sonora, es hermosaaaaa
  48. rhoxwen
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    One of the best Switch's games right now, excelent storyline, deep and joyful combat system and full of great RPG elemnts. If you're a fan of the 16 bit era you'll love the art style, combined with 3D elements. If you liked the demo, go for it!
  49. megabear
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    More like a 9, but seeing the 0 ratings I'll balance against it and give it a boost.

    Having played medicore JRPG series such as YS and Tales, I got into this game with low expectations. The game turned out to be much better than I expected! Not as good as Persona 5 but definitely worth the cost at release, and I'm very cheap when it comes to games. I paid the full price knowing    More like a 9, but seeing the 0 ratings I'll balance against it and give it a boost.

    Having played medicore JRPG series such as YS and Tales, I got into this game with low expectations. The game turned out to be much better than I expected! Not as good as Persona 5 but definitely worth the cost at release, and I'm very cheap when it comes to games. I paid the full price knowing Nintendo games stay high for a lonnnngg time unless the game sucks. Anyway, highly recommended.    … Expand
  50. gq_foine
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    I have played the original Final Fantasy on NES. Since then I have played all the classic RPG- Chrono Trigger, FFVi, Secret Of Mania, Super Mario RPG, Breath of Fire. Fast forward 30yrs later and most games are Action and turnbase RPG aren’t as popular today. And with a 85hrs+ into the game this is just one of the best! The people who are saying they had to grind a lot haveI have played the original Final Fantasy on NES. Since then I have played all the classic RPG- Chrono Trigger, FFVi, Secret Of Mania, Super Mario RPG, Breath of Fire. Fast forward 30yrs later and most games are Action and turnbase RPG aren’t as popular today. And with a 85hrs+ into the game this is just one of the best! The people who are saying they had to grind a lot have ABSOLUTELY NO clue how to play the game.. The only grinding in the game is for the TRUE ending for the final boss. Otherwise going from one story to the next in the chapters very little grinding.... Most people are just frankly weak or lack of understanding of how turnbase games works..

    Octopath Travelers is an amazing game not just because it’s a turn-base retro style but simply the story, charming characters, and music!! I played the 3hr Demo and I was sold on the game and preorder the Collectors editions because it’s truly an awesome game! I wanted to support developers that can still focus on Story, character development and music as an integral part in RPG games.

    This game is engaging and absolutely addictive! Don’t listen to anyone who tries to downplay this game because there is no way this game deserves less than 9! Best RPG game for the NIntendo Switch in 2018!!!    … Expand
  51. ShonenBat
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    12 Hrs de Juego y puedo decir que es el mejor RPG que he jugado desde el FF6, las batallas son divertidas, la música es gloriosa, la historia puede flaquear pero no cuenta, es opinión personal. Los gráficos son arte puro.
    No sé que más decir, es la perfección de un RPG clásico, es lo que todo los amantes de los RPG deseamos alguna vez.
  52. Christopher54
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Octopath Traveler is a 10/10 in so many aspects. The visuals in this game are timeless, and Beautiful. The combat is great especially after you get 4 characters in your party, the combat requires a lot of strategy. The music absolutely is amazing. the story could be a weak point depending on what you look for in a story, as this game doesn't have an come together to save the world theme,Octopath Traveler is a 10/10 in so many aspects. The visuals in this game are timeless, and Beautiful. The combat is great especially after you get 4 characters in your party, the combat requires a lot of strategy. The music absolutely is amazing. the story could be a weak point depending on what you look for in a story, as this game doesn't have an come together to save the world theme, but 8 different different stories so far.… Expand
  53. Struyk
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    My favorite switch game right now, it's pretty much 8 jrpg games in one! Normally I don't even follow the story and just skip all text and cutscenes but these stories got me hooked from the start. Furthermore the game has awesome combat, art ( not graphics, ART ) and music. Most people can easily get 100+ hours out of this game!
  54. Rtheom
    Jul 15, 2018
    6
    Unfortunately, the biggest flaw with this game is the fact that you're not playing 1 overaching story with 8 contributing paths, but 8 parallel paths that really don't have much to do with each other and literally no interaction between the characters. You're not playing with a party of adventurers so much as a group of strangers silently hanging out together. In a game that gets half ofUnfortunately, the biggest flaw with this game is the fact that you're not playing 1 overaching story with 8 contributing paths, but 8 parallel paths that really don't have much to do with each other and literally no interaction between the characters. You're not playing with a party of adventurers so much as a group of strangers silently hanging out together. In a game that gets half of its merit from story alone, this is a bit of a failure. The characters by themselves are fairly interesting with decent stories to them, but that just makes the lack of connection all the more frustrating.

    However, If you're looking for old school JRPG, that's what you're getting. But beware, there have been A LOT of "quality of life" upgrades RPGs have gained over the years that this game deliberately leaves out, to be more like the older games. Fights are very repetitive, menus are needlessly complex, the story is slow, and you're going to have to grind A LOT. If you're looking for all of that, which is what us older folks knew growing up, you'll be pleased. If you're a youngin' whipper snapper, this probably isn't the game for you. As an adult that grew up on these games with relatively little free time now, I'm torn. I want to like this, but I don't want to devote my life to it and the failing of the story to unite these individually interesting characters really ruins the momentum I had to play it. Buy at your own risk.    … Expand
  55. Malooga
    Jul 16, 2018
    7
    Octopath Traveler is a competent and charming title with only ONE real fault, but it's the average execution of many JRPG tropes that overall lend it less of a "masterpiece" entry from Square.

    Despite the run-of-the mill story and combat mechanics there are some stand-out features that make this worth the price tag in my opinion, just be aware of a few things before purchase: 1. The    Octopath Traveler is a competent and charming title with only ONE real fault, but it's the average execution of many JRPG tropes that overall lend it less of a "masterpiece" entry from Square.

    Despite the run-of-the mill story and combat mechanics there are some stand-out features that make this worth the price tag in my opinion, just be aware of a few things before purchase:

    1. The English voice acting while not poor in audio quality, is TERRIBLE in terms of portraying what the character would sound like. Solemn moments are punctuated with upbeat inflections, and therefore upbeat moments lose distinction. I tried SEVERAL characters, each cringe-worthy. Then I switched to Japanese dub - problem (mostly) solved. That is unless reading is a chore for you, in which case I would have to seriously wait on this game. It was that bad it many cases.

    2. Combat while deep, does not ever really challenge the player to plunge the depths of the mechanics at hand. Personally I think a 3-player party restriction would have solved this a bit, as there isn't anything inherently wrong with the combat itself, it's quite enjoyable. Still, any real difficulty curve would have to come from skipping potential party members, or forgetting to restock items before battle. Not much else is there in terms of difficulty curves, especially since most of the "weakness" puzzle is solved from simply attacking until you solve it.

    Those are the two major gripes, aside from a generally lackluster story for roughly half of the available characters that falls squarely into the "generic" classification. Still, seeing as how Square helped pioneer that genre in the West, its a somewhat fitting homage that while not vastly different, is very much the best of what we remember from youth.

    There are some outlandish rave reviews that I think come from behind some tight nostalgia goggles, so go in expecting average and you will be pleasantly surprised.

    7/10    … Expand
  56. Kehar001
    Jul 14, 2018
    5
    Game looks great - manages to be nostalgic without miring itself in the past, and there's a lot of depth to the environment layered in these 16-bit stylized graphics. I'm finding the handling of light and shadow particularly impressive. Soundtrack is very well crafted. And the combat is really solid, if not particularly innovative. The influence of the Bravely series is easy to see withGame looks great - manages to be nostalgic without miring itself in the past, and there's a lot of depth to the environment layered in these 16-bit stylized graphics. I'm finding the handling of light and shadow particularly impressive. Soundtrack is very well crafted. And the combat is really solid, if not particularly innovative. The influence of the Bravely series is easy to see with the ability to stack attacks each round, and we've seen other games that exploit enemy weaknesses to stagger them (P5, etc.). So nothing game changing here, but we've maybe never seen these combat elements integrated in quite this way before and there's a lot of polish to the system they've built.

    The individualized stories are just okay. Nothing horrible, and some are better than others, but by-and-large expect a lot of tired tropes and cliches. A little too heavy-handed with the faux-Shakespearean language, and whatever they were trying to accomplish with H'aanit justeth didn'teth worketh.

    The game's biggest fault lies with how completely disjointed the individual characters are. The developers obviously weren't going for a singular overarching plot, and the game rather works as a collection of short stories. But there's next to zero interaction between the party members throughout, which can be especially jarring when you trigger a cut-scene with a party of four only to have three of them suddenly disappear. There are also enough common references to the world and connections between characters that there are very obvious points where certain party members *should* have input for the events unfolding in another's story. A few simple lines of dialogue acknowledging new characters when they join the party, and a few dynamic triggers to include auxiliary characters in cut-scenes when appropriate would do have done wonders in establishing some sort of cohesion among the group without any need to tie all the stories back together to face off against a singular enemy.

    Fans of traditional JRPG's that are willing to overlook a fairly flat story are probably going to enjoy this game quite a bit. But the lack of cohesion among the core group of characters suggests to me a certain lack of vision, or maybe just laziness, that prevents the game from really being "great."    … Expand
  57. DreamCore
    Jul 30, 2018
    7
    To anyone complaining about there being 8 separate storys and not one bigger plot. Well, the game is called OCTOPATH traveller. Meaning 8-paths traveller which is how the game is designed. In order to make a bigger plot that had dialogues etc between character the game would have to be linear and to force you to get certain characters to proceed past certain points etc. The game is designTo anyone complaining about there being 8 separate storys and not one bigger plot. Well, the game is called OCTOPATH traveller. Meaning 8-paths traveller which is how the game is designed. In order to make a bigger plot that had dialogues etc between character the game would have to be linear and to force you to get certain characters to proceed past certain points etc. The game is design in such a way that you can choose which characters you want. You could potentially solo the game with just one character and this is the whole purpose of the design of the game. Again, having the storys branch together would be a completely different game. If you don't like this then well, this game isn't for you. I do agree that the stories are slightly too similar and a bit too shallow but the gameplay and combat is superb and I would definitely recommend this to any JRPG fan.

    Edit:

    Having played 50+ hours I have to adjust my score and review. I reduced the score from 9 to 7. Why? Because this is a deeply flawed game.

    Problems:

    * Lack of voice-overs in most dialogues feels cheep. All the story dialogues should have it but now some have it while some doesn't. It feels completely random and like they had to do this because of time or budget limitations.

    * The Side Stories are utter garbage. Never experienced anything like it. There is no way to know what you're supposed to do and it feels like they intentionally did this in order to force you into buying a guide book.

    * All Main Story chapters are built in the same way (except for one or two exceptions) where you read tons of dialogue followed by a very small dungeon with a boss at the end, followed by even more dialogue. Also every chapter takes place in a city. This pattern gets extremely repetitive after 8 chapters, so imagine this after 32 (8x4) chapters. Also the stories are way to short and half of them are plain boring (Merchant Chapter 4 is about someone stealing your journal and you chase her to the sewers to get it back. I mean really? Maybe a 5 year old would enjoy this...). It feels like the stories are designed for 6-12 year olds while the combat difficulty is balanced towards hardcore JRPG gamers.

    * The world is empty except for some branching paths with chests at the end. The same goes for dungeons which are also way too small.

    *The job system is boring. Each character has a Main Job like Hunter or Warrior. Also every job exists as a Sub Job meaning anyone can be any class which means that the fact that for example Alfyn is an Apothecary doesn't really mean anything since anyone can be an Apothecary. There are 4 Advanced jobs which are different. It would be nicer if there were 8 Advanced Jobs instead of the 8 standard Sub Jobs, meaning that if you wanted an Apothecary in your team, you would have to pick Alfyn. Now it feels like you have 8 characters just for the sake of it when really 4 characters is all you need to have all classes available. Also for some weird nonsensical reason you only get the Advanced Jobs after completing the the Main Story (you could in theory get them before Chapter 4 but the bosses are harder than the Chapter 4 bosses). Why would I need them when I've already completed the game?

    Good:

    * The graphics and art style is awesome.

    * The music is awesome..

    * The combat and especially bosses are very well designed.

    Verdict:

    I would love to see a Final Fantasy like game with this art style and combat but with a proper nice story and more work put into making the world feel less empty.    … Expand
  58. Goo4you
    Jul 16, 2018
    2
    Having played the demo and found my niche in Olberic as the starting character, (I tried Cyrus 1st, and that was pretty awful) I decided to pick this title up. Had I just started as Cyrus I would NOT have bought it (the character, voice actor and combat of him are face-palming terrible). But there were/are some redeeming qualities to the title that made it a pick-up.

    The music for one,    Having played the demo and found my niche in Olberic as the starting character, (I tried Cyrus 1st, and that was pretty awful) I decided to pick this title up. Had I just started as Cyrus I would NOT have bought it (the character, voice actor and combat of him are face-palming terrible). But there were/are some redeeming qualities to the title that made it a pick-up.

    The music for one, the middling nostalgia the game evokes through combat/towns/leveling-up/finding new weapons and armor. All these are a nice touch, but the MASSIVE glaring problems keep me from recommending this to people beyond the niche.

    ~The story is mediocre, like kindergarten wrote poor. This type of writing needs to die in JRPGS. It's so cliche and tired, I almost have to ask why even bother making the game at all. There is too much TELLING and not enough SHOWING. Ophelia's story might have been the most insipid rendition possible. I was outright mocking the outright laughable dialogue between her and his sister. No one speaks in EXPOSITION, but apparently the writers at Square Enix. F- for that team, you should know better!

    ~The acting is everything from cliche to overwhelmingly insipid. Cyrus might be the biggest doofus I have ever heard in a game in my lifetime. I wish there were an option to turn off the "flourish" lines for each character. Sure I have to listen to them talk in scripted moments, but the add-on lines interspersed in the general dialogue boxes need to go away.

    ~combat is alright and straightforward, which leads to over-tooled enemies with either too much health (absurd levels of health for low-level characters) or an inordinate amount of attack power which take massive amounts of health off, and this is coming from enemies levels BELOW your party. The "break" system is either overpowering or just a strategic waste of time. There is no way to know the enemies Level other than the danger zone...which is the enemies level? Not clear in the slightest.

    ~side quest tracking is poor. There is no build-up to the quest and no way to track/guide to it which leads you to forget what it is, what it is about, who it is for, where you picked it up in the first place and what the reward is. In other words--side quests are nothing. To add to the confusion, the "level" of the sidequest is not prominent and not level fluid. You could be level 10 and pick up a side mission that is nearby, only to find the mission is 30 levels above you? You'll forget it's there forget where to turn it in and the reward will be below where you'd need to be to complete it. This is terrible design.

    ~Money both in acquirement and use is all out of sorts. Enemies drop a pittance of currency forcing you to grind/steal for HOURS just to be able to upgrade your party to keep competitive. Consumables and gear are all over the place and generally way overpriced. Fixing your rep is FIVE THOUSAND EACH TIME! This might not be a problem in the mid/late game...but at the start? This leads to NOT using abilities you NEED to use (like scrutinize). Get it wrong 5 times in town (not per person) and NO ONE TALKS to you, leaving you to go GRIND money outside of town to be able to do anything there! What a stupid idea this was and the way it was implemented.

    ~This is a re-tooled Bravely Default with a different coat of paint, and the mechanics moved around. I liked BD, until the repetitiveness kicked-in and ruined the entire thing..and Octopath Traveler might end up being the same thing.

    ~The biggest problem here is...the plot. There is no plot. The plot is 8 different plots that all run concurrently to each other, but never overlap and never coalesce into one main narrative, ever. The "travelers" never talk to each other, never interact beyond the first time you meet them. They are voiceless, empty fighters that have NO RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER...EVER!! This might be the most anti-social RPG I have even a part of. How do you travel with people, fight by their side and NEVER ACTUALLY BUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM!

    I've been updating this review all weekend. It started at a 7 and has whittled down to a two. This might be the absolute worst JRPG I may have ever played. How do you form a group of people and never have them interact with each other? HOW? Avoid this abomination at all costs. Don't be suckered in by the graphics, it is a lie! AVOID! You've been warned.    … Expand
  59. MisterMansfield
    Jul 14, 2018
    2
    I wasn't expecting much since I knew it was a throwback to old style JRPGs which isn't a bad thing. However, they really are carrying that torch a little too proudly. Turn-based JRPGs have come along way since the SNES days yet this game seems to want to be focused there. I am not a huge fan of having nothing really outside of my limited turns/spells/sp/etc to dictate the fight. TheI wasn't expecting much since I knew it was a throwback to old style JRPGs which isn't a bad thing. However, they really are carrying that torch a little too proudly. Turn-based JRPGs have come along way since the SNES days yet this game seems to want to be focused there. I am not a huge fan of having nothing really outside of my limited turns/spells/sp/etc to dictate the fight. The fights feel padded when you get to a "boss" and not like something you overcame just something you endured. I figured this lack of combat depth must be made up in the story since it is 8 stories connecting together right? Wrong... It seems that there are party members but the members don't interact with one another, they just silently follow who ever the main protagonist of that story is at the time. Overall, kinda disappointing.… Expand
  60. NeonPurple
    Jul 13, 2018
    0
    The game annoys me a lot actually with all the fights constantly. The graphics ain’t impressive. I mean I know Nintendo ain’t exactly known for good graphics, but I think it would’ve benefited the game more, not making it so pixelated. Idk, I’m not that impressed
  61. zephir93
    Jul 13, 2018
    0
    personaggi che non interagiscono fra loro, una marea dicombattimenti, capitoli di trama tutti uguali e molto grinding per andare avanti. troppo old sotto alcuni aspetti, superficiale in altri
  62. Electricity23
    Jul 13, 2018
    0
    Got this game yesterday, so one day early, and yeah I don’t like the game so much. As much as the graphics are supposed to be nostalgic, and it isn’t made for everyone, I just don’t like the graphics at all. The game really isn’t as fun as everyone else was hyping it up to be. The fault is mine, I should’ve tried the demo first. Wish I would’ve saved my money
  63. Labrynna
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    Absolutely loved the game. It instantly brought me back to the sorrow-free days of my childhood I spent with my beloved Terranigma, Secret of Mana, Zelda, Lufia, etc. without feeling too old-school or boring. It's a bit sad the story (telling) does not change depending of who has joined your party but this nitpicking.
    I'm already excited for part 2.
  64. Inuyasha17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It is similar to the Korean RPG game 'Nexus, the Kingdom of the Winds'.
    The characters and graphics are very similar. It was fun.
  65. Dramarama
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    an absolute masterpiece! plot, music, characters, style. excellent voice acting. a stunning world that is fun to explore. one of the best JRPGs for me. there is nothing more to add. bravo!
  66. Fletch1027
    Feb 21, 2023
    8
    A stunning looking game with one of my favorite soundtracks in video games that gets held back by lots of grinding and predictable story.
  67. Daybrakgo
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    A blast from the past! It keeps the heart of old style rpgs while having updated graphics.
    Amazing game highly recommend.
  68. Droco
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Octopath Traveler is a must play RPG on the Nintendo Switch. Featuring a 2D art style that feels reminiscent of the SNES days the game follows the story of eight protagonists that eventually all cross paths. The story isn’t the games strongest suit, hence the sub 10 rating. As for the better qualities, where to start. The soundtrack is one of the catchiest and fits the battles perfectly, IOctopath Traveler is a must play RPG on the Nintendo Switch. Featuring a 2D art style that feels reminiscent of the SNES days the game follows the story of eight protagonists that eventually all cross paths. The story isn’t the games strongest suit, hence the sub 10 rating. As for the better qualities, where to start. The soundtrack is one of the catchiest and fits the battles perfectly, I still find myself listening to it years after playing the game. The turn based combat system is also exceptional, moving the genre forward with a unique attack option, having the ability to save battle points to use certain skills or perform multiple attacks, not seen in other games. A fantastic job syst… Expand
  69. Faxar
    Feb 27, 2023
    9
    I loved and enjoyed all the stories, the gameplay was fun although repetitive in the end and the art/graphics are amazing.
  70. caronte69
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    este juego es la razon por la cual me compre una nintendo switch, lo maximo
  71. TheXxchaKing
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    + Epic and gorgeous soundtrack
    + World inspired by the golden age of RPGs is gorgeously realised
    + Puzzle-like combat mechanics are excellent
    + Character classes, levelling and equipment management has great depth

    - Lack of compelling overarching story and character interaction
    - Writing and dialogue is entirely skippable at times
    - Pacing is a bit off given the 8 different paths
  72. wJamesmci
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    One of the best modern RPGs I've ever played. A complete experience with all the story and characters :)
  73. ughidontknow
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is truly a gem that hearkens back to 90s nostalgia in JRPGs with modern quality of life updates. The sprite art is fantastic, the backgrounds are stunningly beautiful for a game of this type, and most of all, the soundtrack is hauntingly beautiful and emotional. All the characters story lines are very well written, and you begin to feel a connection to them early on as they struggle with their pasts and present, and wanting to better themselves. There is a bit of lack of crossover in the main story lines, but that doesn't affect it too much in my own opinion, since you have free reign on choosing where to go and who to recruit and use in your party.

    The gameplay mechanics play much like other turn based JRPGs of the time with a fresh addition to the battle system, which while combined with other parts you discover later in the game, lead to interesting and fun strategies. My only gripe is there is a need for a bit of grind in some areas, but that's to be expected of a JRPG.

    Spoilers ahead;

    Once you finish the main game you're able to take on Galdera, a secret boss, after completing a seemingly innocuous side quest involving a seemingly unimportant character. It ties together all the story lines in a very satisfying way, making you think about how many generation it took to set in motion all the events that affected the 8 characters lives.    … Expand
  74. Daitya
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    A beautiful game, great soundtrack and an interesting story. The best thing about this game is the secret/true ending where all 8 stories are combined and the characters share an ending. The difficulty of the game is enough to challenge you, especially because of the final boss, and you will need to understand each class/profession. Finally, we recommend that you complete all the secondaryA beautiful game, great soundtrack and an interesting story. The best thing about this game is the secret/true ending where all 8 stories are combined and the characters share an ending. The difficulty of the game is enough to challenge you, especially because of the final boss, and you will need to understand each class/profession. Finally, we recommend that you complete all the secondary stories, to unlock the true ending and prepare for the last boss.

    A game that when you complete it 100% (all the stories and the true ending) you will love.    … Expand
  75. Flounder
    Mar 30, 2022
    8
    Ich bewundere die Präsentation hier absolut, die Grafik und die Musik, es ist auch einzigartig, 8 völlig unterschiedliche Geschichten zu verfolgen, und aufgrund dieser Tatsache kann jede Geschichte kurz und sehr schnell sein, während es immer noch ein 100-stündiges Rollenspiel ist. Das Erreichen des letzten geheimen Bosses ist jedoch bizarr. Sie müssen 2 völlig zufällige NebenquestsIch bewundere die Präsentation hier absolut, die Grafik und die Musik, es ist auch einzigartig, 8 völlig unterschiedliche Geschichten zu verfolgen, und aufgrund dieser Tatsache kann jede Geschichte kurz und sehr schnell sein, während es immer noch ein 100-stündiges Rollenspiel ist. Das Erreichen des letzten geheimen Bosses ist jedoch bizarr. Sie müssen 2 völlig zufällige Nebenquests erledigen und dann auf einen Feind treffen, der viel hirnloses Schleifen erfordert, um ihn zu besiegen. Dies ist auch ziemlich genau das, womit die Geschichten zusammenhängen… Expand
  76. Rodionglu
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    I enjoy the story and the gameplay of this game. I would recommend getting this game.
  77. Xaboss
    Jul 19, 2022
    10
    Octopath traveller is the best JRPG in the video game history. 8 characters/ 8 histories and an amazing gameplay
  78. Ventu
    Apr 17, 2022
    8
    Octopath Traveler es un RPG precioso, que recupera la magia de antaño con unas mecánicas de combate muy bien ejecutadas. El apartado visual y la banda sonora son maravillosos, y esta nueva estética de 2HD de Square apunta a convertirse en uno de sus pilares en desarrollo de juegos, y con razón. El sistema de combate es muy profundo, con numerosas posibilidades, y desafíos constantes. LosOctopath Traveler es un RPG precioso, que recupera la magia de antaño con unas mecánicas de combate muy bien ejecutadas. El apartado visual y la banda sonora son maravillosos, y esta nueva estética de 2HD de Square apunta a convertirse en uno de sus pilares en desarrollo de juegos, y con razón. El sistema de combate es muy profundo, con numerosas posibilidades, y desafíos constantes. Los personajes, hay algunos más carismáticos que otros, pero están bastante bien desarrollados. Las historias en su mayoría son interesantes, aunque hay algunas muy buenas y otras no tanto. Lo mejor es el apartado visual y el sistema de combate sin lugar a dudas. Lo peor es el la irregularidad de algunas historias, aunque esto puede deberse a la alta expectativa que tenia en este aspecto. Si te gusta el género, es totalmente recomendable, y te hará revivir con nostalgia los RPGs de su época dorada.… Expand
  79. Johnny033
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    Simplemente genial. El estilo, la musica, la ambientación, jugabilidad... Ya lo he jugado 2 veces y seguramente dentro de un tiempo lo volveré a jugar. Nunca es mal momento...
  80. EliteEvil
    Sep 20, 2020
    6
    When I first started this game I loved it, like many of the other 10/10 reviews made in the first 40 hours or so, but hours 60-70 of filler optional dungeons and the infuriating hours long final boss without any saves prompt this review.

    The lack of interconnecting stories and boring dungeons are already well covered as is the great music and graphics. I have some objective criticisms    When I first started this game I loved it, like many of the other 10/10 reviews made in the first 40 hours or so, but hours 60-70 of filler optional dungeons and the infuriating hours long final boss without any saves prompt this review.

    The lack of interconnecting stories and boring dungeons are already well covered as is the great music and graphics. I have some objective criticisms beyond that however. The USP of this game is that you can make a party of any 4 from 8 characters, but that is not true. If you don't take Therion there is a chest in each dungeon you cannot unlock so you cannot experience the full game without him in every dungeon and some towns. Why is the main plot hidden at the end of the game? I know loads of old JRPGs that hide import stuff - omega dungeon in ffx and the emeralda dungeon in xenogears for example - but it sucked then, too. I don't get why you would almost force people to read a walk through to find the end of the game. The difficulty curve is very frustrating throughout, not so bad most people will get bored and quit like bravely default, as when stuck in octopath there is generally not too much time lost in abandoning a quest and switching to another. It is still objectively frustrating however when a boss is way harder than you had a hint of (Therions quest is probably the worst for this.) But the worst annoyance is the final dungeon. Fight the same sprites you have seen before, 8 bosses one after another, then get massacred by the final boss. I cannot be bothered to try a third time because I could play a better game in the time it will take to grind out another 5-10 levels and fight the same bosses over again to try a different strategy.    … Expand
  81. zetzuken
    Jul 4, 2021
    9
    Octopath Traveler is one the shining JRPG gems in recent history. A lot of people usually think of Persona or Final Fantasy as to got to JRPG franchises but developer Acquire studios, Square Enix thought of a new throwback way to reintroduce pixel turn base RPG.

    The presentation was just amazing. They develop “HD-2D” graphics. The landscapes and character design are just unique and    Octopath Traveler is one the shining JRPG gems in recent history. A lot of people usually think of Persona or Final Fantasy as to got to JRPG franchises but developer Acquire studios, Square Enix thought of a new throwback way to reintroduce pixel turn base RPG.

    The presentation was just amazing. They develop “HD-2D” graphics. The landscapes and character design are just unique and refreshing to the eye. You can feel the throwback of old school JRPGs with the updated aesthetic. You’ll just be amaze on how they change and improve the pixel graphics.

    The Battle system on the other hand feels familiar with a twist. It still incorporates the turn base system in the past but with the added Boosts system. The player has to choose the timing when to spend the Boosts points so that they can deal “massive damage.” It is a lot of damage when timed correctly. It’s simple concept but refreshing in the same time.

    Music was god sent. Composer ,Yasunori Nishiki, created such an incredible sound track. The sound track was probably one of the best sound tracks I’ve ever heard. People should play the game with the music alone. Nishiki reminded me of Nobuo Uematsu when he created the music for Final Fantasy. The music was just timeless and legendary. Please listen to it, you’ll not be disappointed. You can find the whole soundtrack at spotify and youtube.

    They story of Octopath individually was great. People can really feel the the trials and tribulation per character and how they face and grew from it. The overall story of as a group needs a little work BUT all was answered with the post game content. I was shock how all of it tied up in the end.

    Overall Octopath was such breath of fresh air this generation and it didn’t disappoint. If you’re looking for a JRPG to play just try Octopath.    … Expand
  82. Santics
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    Tremendously beautiful. Turn-based combat RPG with a love for the genre more than evident, in a game designed to captivate you: music, enchanting HD-2D stages and its 8 stories in which, whether you like it or not, you end up entering.

    The only downside may be the cutscenes, which use the same game scenario, sometimes you can even see a chest opened by you during a story flashback, which    Tremendously beautiful. Turn-based combat RPG with a love for the genre more than evident, in a game designed to captivate you: music, enchanting HD-2D stages and its 8 stories in which, whether you like it or not, you end up entering.

    The only downside may be the cutscenes, which use the same game scenario, sometimes you can even see a chest opened by you during a story flashback, which is a bit disappointing.

    I do not put 10 for this reason.    … Expand
  83. Third_Era
    Aug 24, 2022
    8
    Octopath Traveler is bolstered by a strong soundtrack coupled with amazing visuals. If you enjoy older JRPG's then this game should be right up your alley. The 2D-HD style is phenomenal and seems like a great way to remaster older games.

    As others have noted, there is no real overarching plot, but 8 separate stories. This did not bother me and kept the game refreshing during its long run time.
  84. Parkerx87
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    One of the best RPGs of the generation, so many hours of fun, one of the best on the Switch.
  85. LuanV
    Aug 1, 2021
    8
    Octopath Traveler é sem dúvidas um ótimo jogo. O estilo artístico escolhido sem dúvidas entraria em um rank das melhores artes da geração. A trilha sonora - no qual considero muito injustiçada - é excelente. A jogabilidade e as mecânicas introduzidas são extremamente viciantes e divertidas, dando vontade de aprofundar em cada uma das habilidade dos personagens e gerando combinações queOctopath Traveler é sem dúvidas um ótimo jogo. O estilo artístico escolhido sem dúvidas entraria em um rank das melhores artes da geração. A trilha sonora - no qual considero muito injustiçada - é excelente. A jogabilidade e as mecânicas introduzidas são extremamente viciantes e divertidas, dando vontade de aprofundar em cada uma das habilidade dos personagens e gerando combinações que podem ser usadas para obter vantagem. A história e a personalidade de cada personagem são muito bem trabalhados, assim como o mundo de Orsterra.

    O real problema de Octopath é justamente errar na sua premissa: criar uma história interconectada com os oito personagens. Você pode começar com o que bem preferir e proceder com os que bem entender; o problema disso é que, enquanto você vai recrutando e aprofundando em cada um, o fato de você ter uma party literalmente não influencia em nada. As cutscenes, os diálogos e as decisões, independentemente da equipe, sempre será a mesma; e a forma que cada um é introduzido ao grupo soa muito preguiçoso. Outro detalhe mal trabalhado é o encerrameno; após terminar as oito histórias, para desbloquear o boss final e de fato conectar cada personagem, é preciso fazer missões secundárias específicas para achá-lo pós game. Sem dúvidas foi a pior decisão dos diretores, já que no fim você não tem a sensação de que terminou uma grande aventura.

    Se você quer jogar um bom jogo de turno ou quer adentrar nesse mundo de JRPGs, pode jogá-lo; porém, saiba de seus defeitos. No fim, as qualidades acabam compensando a experiência.

    Obs: não tem tradução oficial.    … Expand
  86. calvinbrine
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    the developers popped off.
    It's a very grindy game. Like, too grindy. And I don't even care because the combat is so fun. The art style and soundtrack is godly, the stories (multiple) are AWESOME.
    thumbs up square, thumbs up.
  87. PenguinLover
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The dising of Octopaht Traveler is amazing. The soundtrack,The Story and the travelers are sooo Good. A really good game and a big recommendation for hardcore JRPG Fans!
  88. dalyw
    Sep 28, 2021
    8
    A beautiful game that is very charming, great battle mechanics and an incredible soundtrack. Only criticism is the story felt a little hollow as it's fragmented through all the various characters different story lines.
  89. Caysjose96
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
    1 and only problem of this game but big one is the disjointed story of each character, No connection between them. Because It's the meat of the game beside the fight. Otherwise, this is a 10 /10, The Music is especially so beautiful, makes me wanna cry. It's sometimes baffled me if I'm thinking about this game again when someone ask me if they should play this game. Their decision on1 and only problem of this game but big one is the disjointed story of each character, No connection between them. Because It's the meat of the game beside the fight. Otherwise, this is a 10 /10, The Music is especially so beautiful, makes me wanna cry. It's sometimes baffled me if I'm thinking about this game again when someone ask me if they should play this game. Their decision on storytelling avoid them of getting awards. I hope they don't **** it up on triangle Strategy...… Expand
  90. dankmeow
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    For those that love the 2D 16 bit RPG's back in the day you are going to be in for a treat. Visuals are stunning. Fantastic soundtrack. It sure is nice to still have some JRPG's that are turned based as that style has gone out of fashion over the years. (Try the demo if you want a sample)
  91. Stanix
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    Sinceramente, 2018 ha sido un año con un montón de tiempo libre. Y junto con ese tiempo libre ha venido la posibilidad de jugar muchos juegos.
    Sobre todos los que he jugado sobresale uno. Y ¿por qué esta gran clasificación? No es por sus gráficos, que son maravillosos con unos personajes y paisajes de 16 bits; no es por sus mecánicas que recuerdan a las joyas de los RJPG; ni es por la    Sinceramente, 2018 ha sido un año con un montón de tiempo libre. Y junto con ese tiempo libre ha venido la posibilidad de jugar muchos juegos.
    Sobre todos los que he jugado sobresale uno. Y ¿por qué esta gran clasificación? No es por sus gráficos, que son maravillosos con unos personajes y paisajes de 16 bits; no es por sus mecánicas que recuerdan a las joyas de los RJPG; ni es por la música que acompaña a la aventura que es una delicia; es por el tiempo dedicado. Aunque he jugado grandes juegos como God of War, Detroit become human o Super Smash Bros. (aunque este tiene solo 4 días, solo le he dedicado un 10% del tiempo frente al 80 del Octopath traveler) este Octopath me ha enganchado y ha superado por más de 60 horas de juego al resto. Eso es lo que me ha hecho ver lo grande que es.
    Las posibilidades de tener una profesión secundaria hace que sea rejugable porque cambia las estrategias de grupo. Las historias son una mera escusa para jugarlas una y otra vez. El subir de nivel se hace mucho menos monótono que en juegos del estilo.
    En resumen, para los fans de los RJPG es una compra obligada y un disfrute seguro. Voy a ver si lo empiezo otra vez.    … Expand
  92. PannacottaFugo
    Jan 4, 2019
    9
    This game is an absolute breath of fresh air in JRPG genre and doesn't add any bullcrap that makes the game less fun. There are 8 characters and 8 story's with the weapons and powers varying from each. The new mechanics brought along with it the boost mechanic and the shield mechanic make this game very unique and fun. If you're not into JRPG's or just don't think this game is your cup ofThis game is an absolute breath of fresh air in JRPG genre and doesn't add any bullcrap that makes the game less fun. There are 8 characters and 8 story's with the weapons and powers varying from each. The new mechanics brought along with it the boost mechanic and the shield mechanic make this game very unique and fun. If you're not into JRPG's or just don't think this game is your cup of tea don't worry! There's a DEMO that lets you play three hours of the game to see if you think this game is for you.… Expand
  93. chepecarlos
    Aug 4, 2018
    10
    Casi 70 horas y super genial pode jugar con cada personaje y poder ir poco a poco viendo la historia y la forma de batalla es super interesante :)
  94. jakejake123
    Jul 16, 2018
    9
    I am not a jrpg fan but man oh man do i love this game! Good writing and good story. The only problem is that the charters do not interact.
  95. Firepistol95
    Aug 23, 2018
    9
    Story- 8 characters in this game that have their own self-contained story. I understand why people dont like that the stories dont come together in one overarching story, but whether that affects your choice in purchasing the game or not is up to you. For the stories themselves, some are pretty interesting like Cyrus or Therion, while others like Primrose, Olberic and Alfyn are prettyStory- 8 characters in this game that have their own self-contained story. I understand why people dont like that the stories dont come together in one overarching story, but whether that affects your choice in purchasing the game or not is up to you. For the stories themselves, some are pretty interesting like Cyrus or Therion, while others like Primrose, Olberic and Alfyn are pretty average, "safe" stories. Now though the characters themselves dont really come together, what I really like is how the lore that centers around in each of the stories, help give a much bigger world and connects the stories themselves more than the characters. There's also a secret 9th path, well if u could call it that, that does bring the lore and the 8 paths together a good bit. (Reason for why the 8 character's stories happened and indirectly involved with each other) But on how to find the secret path you will have to find yourself.
    >Graphics- Its what the devs called "2D-HD" which honestly does look great. The pixel art is gorgeous, the 3D models are simple yet effective. The pixel textures do kind of repeat, which honestly is great for nostalgic purposes of the limited memory of 16bit games. Some of the techniques they use in the game is pretty advanced like Bokeh DoF, complex specular maps, water is beautifully animated and have their own reflections, all objects that im aware of interact with the light, the character sprites themselves hav their own real time shadows that interact with light also, the small cloud shadows that move across the scene, alpha effects are pretty high res, etc. All give this game such beauty, it almost gives a sense of it being a living diorama. 720p 30fps Docked and 576p 30fps Handheld, which is understandable tbh with the techniques it uses. Its kinda hard to see the lower res which is great tbh.
    >Music- The music is gorgeous and blends pretty well to feel like a background that honestly makes me feel immersed in the world. It also contains 3 different Battle themes, so you wont grow tired of hearing the same theme throughout the game, like other games do. Some of my favorite themes are from the Woodlands and Frostlands
    >Gameplay- Whichever character you start out with has the combat start out pretty simple with BP (that feels just like Brave in Bravely Default), where you can stack and use these points that can make you hit the enemy multiple times, boost how much health you can heal, boost magic damage or increase how many turns you have a status buff. As you level up and collect other party members, the game auto scales its level requirements in each of the areas for you to traverse in for combat. As you defeat each enemy encounter you get Jp (job points) which you can stock up. You start out with a base job that pertains to the character and these Jp can be used to unlock more skills that pertains to your job. (each unlock will increase the amount of Jp you need for next unlock; 50, 100, 500, etc.) As you unlock more skills of your job, you unlock Support skills which can be used in combination with any other support skill unlocks from other 2ndary jobs. (can equip up to 4) There's a total of 12 jobs in this game, 8 of them are the ones that pertain to each character (Dancer, Apothecary, Warrior, Merchant, Scholar, Thief, Hunter and Cleric) but their are also 4 secret jobs that are technically like a fusion between 2 jobs in the pool of 8. They can only be obtained by going through their dungeons which require to be very high level'd. (Starseer, Runelord, Warmaster, Sorcerer) Unlike obtaining the other 8 jobs by simply finding their cave, and walk up to it and grab it. Game requires deep strategy the farther you get in. When to correctly time your use of BP and amount, which characters to give ur BP, who to buff, etc. The game constantly keeps you engaged. I've had a few team wipes caused by one **** up in my choices. The game is very grindy also. Their are also Path Actions that are unique to each character....well technically 4 different ones where each one is shared between 2 characters with small variations.(Purchase/Steal, Challenge/Provoke, Scrutinize/Inquire, Allure/Guide) These do have some relevance in need to be used for the stories.
    >>In conclusion, this is a beautiful game with great music and gameplay. I haven't played many classic 16bit JRPGs but this is definitely a game I do recommend to people who love nostalgia, a good challenge or just like playing retro games. (and also dont mind the grind it requires, or a more or less average overall story)
    >>Rating: 8.7/10
    Update: Beaten the True Final Boss in Octopath. It was a 2 phase fight and made u use all 8 of ur party members. But man its one of those games where the Final boss actually requires skill/strategy to defeat instead of just grinding away in levels. (levels only give increment boost) Now THIS is wht a Final Boss/Super Boss shuld b like. Very few Jrpgs actually make it a challenge nowadays tht require skill.    … Expand
  96. GrumpySarcasm
    Jul 13, 2019
    5
    A well-made game with no soul.

    This game has a lot of content: - Each of the eight characters have their own story. Unfortunately all these stories are as boggstandard as can be. Each tale is a classic that you have heard before. When betrayal comes you will not be surprised. When the villain is revealed you will sigh. - So many areas with good art. But each area is exactly what you    A well-made game with no soul.

    This game has a lot of content:
    - Each of the eight characters have their own story. Unfortunately all these stories are as boggstandard as can be. Each tale is a classic that you have heard before. When betrayal comes you will not be surprised. When the villain is revealed you will sigh.
    - So many areas with good art. But each area is exactly what you would expect. Towns that look like towns. Roads that look like roads. Caves that look like caves. This seems like a silly criticism, but for me, one of the central parts of a great JRPG are the fantastical concepts. Those are not here, at all.
    - Bossfights are the best part of this game and one of the few things that kept me playing. The art for each boss is amazing. Some of them are very challenging, some are there more because every chapter needs a boss apparently, but overall very enjoyable.

    Although this game does everything right on the surface; detailed art, lots of options for combat and so much content, it lacks the important things. Character development; In spite of the many internal dialogues allegedly portraying internal conflict it does not happen in a believable way. Engaging environments; In spite of every map being beautifully made it lacks an interesting concept. Gripping story; Going through all eight initial stories there are no real surprises and if you read the conversations during those stories you have already figured out what the endgame story is.

    In a few months i will remember next to nothing about this game. If you love JRPGs think about your favorite game and the moments you remember and why. This game does not have that. Thus:

    A well-made game with no soul.    … Expand
  97. Valyrious
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It is without a doubt the best game on the Nintendo Switch at the moment, and the second best game of the year (trailing only God of War). This should be a console seller. You don't even have to be an old school RPG fan to appreciate what this game does.
  98. kito78
    Jul 22, 2018
    8
    All the fame, which this game had was crazy. Usually this means poor title with good marketing. Two demos were published, this usually means more marketing, and more fame even. I am not like a fanboy of JRPG genre, but i like it a lot and i was trying to wisely chose between Octo and other tittles release same time almost. Fame won, i bought it ;-)
    Technicality: graphic is OK, but not    All the fame, which this game had was crazy. Usually this means poor title with good marketing. Two demos were published, this usually means more marketing, and more fame even. I am not like a fanboy of JRPG genre, but i like it a lot and i was trying to wisely chose between Octo and other tittles release same time almost. Fame won, i bought it ;-)
    Technicality: graphic is OK, but not stunning, rather don't play on big TV, music is perfect and nice for your ears, haven't seen bugs or glitches.
    Play-ability:
    Story is fine but not epic, characters are fine but I do not feel the bound with any, skills system is very good, a lot of items on a market to buy, sell, find... Fight is perfect - very good and interesting system coming from @Bravely Default@ game......and..... this is it: "Bravely default" on 3DS is first game which I could think about when i am thinking about Octopath. Unfortunately for Octopath, Bravely Default was much more interesting for me (better story, better characters, same good fight)

    If you have 3DS and have not played in Bravely Default (9/10), but thinking about getting Octopath, its fine, but you will be more happy with this nice 3DS.
    If you want some JRPG but preffer to have more action go for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (10/10 for me).

    Octopath Traveler is still very strong title and a very good game (8/10 on my personal score board ;-))    … Expand
  99. Strangedream
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    Legendary game. Graphics are on a next level gorgeous, character design is compelling, magnificent sceneries, and well-worked combat system.
  100. BigEvilSquirrel
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    5 out of 5.
    Octopath Traveler takes much of what made old-school Final Fantasy great, gave the graphics a modern splash of paint while maintaining 16-bit era pixel art, and made the gameplay feel modern. Random battles exist, but learning weaknesses and learning when to implement a boost attack make each one more exciting that the Final Fantasy games of yesterday. While each character’s    5 out of 5.
    Octopath Traveler takes much of what made old-school Final Fantasy great, gave the graphics a modern splash of paint while maintaining 16-bit era pixel art, and made the gameplay feel modern. Random battles exist, but learning weaknesses and learning when to implement a boost attack make each one more exciting that the Final Fantasy games of yesterday. While each character’s story doesn’t intersect, they are interesting enough to entertain. Unlocking secondary jobs adds enough customization to keep things interesting as you can mix and match Support Skills to make some powerful characters. Despite not being Final Fantasy in name, it is a better than more recent entries in the series.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 79 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 79
  3. Negative: 0 out of 79
  1. RPGamer
    Jun 21, 2019
    90
    While those looking for a deep, story-heavy RPG might find Octopath Traveler lacking, the game is a hugely enjoyable modern take on traditional turn-based games of yesteryear with a collection of short story, rather than novel-length, narratives. The graphics represent the pinnacle of pixel art and the score is amazing. This game was pretty much a system-seller for me and well worth every penny and hour spent with it.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 25, 2018
    85
    You can either hate Octopath Traveler’s art direction or love it, but it definitely will not leave you indifferent. Distinct visuals are just one of the game’s many strengths which make it a feast for the fans of jRPGs – and much more than that. It’s not flawless though – the dungeons are bland and there are virtually no relations between the characters in your party as they don’t communicate almost at all. [09/2018, p.66]
  3. RPG Fan
    Sep 13, 2018
    88
    Octopath Traveler is unapologetically old-school, and would not have been out of place if it had released back in the golden age of JRPGs.
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