Octopath Traveler

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1400 Ratings

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  1. SamAxe00
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Incredible art, music, voice acting and story. The JRPG style gets a little grindy but is managed well in this title.
  2. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees ot
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. JulianPope
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    An SNES RPG classic made for Switch, will make you feel like you’re playing in your childhood bedroom.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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!
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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...
  14. kevinbiohazard
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    The music and the graphic are amazing. If you are big fun of JRPG, this is a must play.
  15. Xaboss
    Jul 19, 2022
    10
    Octopath traveller is the best JRPG in the video game history. 8 characters/ 8 histories and an amazing gameplay
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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)
  22. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Despite its goofy name, Octopath Traveler is a terrific old-school JRPG with a strong narrative, a gorgeous visual aesthetic, and a great battle system that borrow's elements from Square Enix's Bravely Default series. The game allows you to begin with one of eight different characters who each have their own story-line, characterization, and unique skill to set them apart. For example,Despite its goofy name, Octopath Traveler is a terrific old-school JRPG with a strong narrative, a gorgeous visual aesthetic, and a great battle system that borrow's elements from Square Enix's Bravely Default series. The game allows you to begin with one of eight different characters who each have their own story-line, characterization, and unique skill to set them apart. For example, one character can steal from NPCs, while another can challenge them to duels.

    While it can lead to repetition with each character's story-line structured exactly the same way, there is more than enough content to engage you through the 50-100 hours it takes to complete Octopath Traveler.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. Rodionglu
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    I enjoy the story and the gameplay of this game. I would recommend getting this game.
  25. 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!
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. Retroplayer1987
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Excelente RPG, lástima que la prensa no sabe mucho de Jrpgs y son un poco mancos, al no haber entendido el sistema de combate... debieron haber jugado algùn Bravely Default o algo por el estilo para venir preparados.
    Pixel art espectacular y la historia es innovadora, muy interesante como se cuenta a través de la mirada de 8 personajes... y para los que no llegaron al final, si hay    Excelente RPG, lástima que la prensa no sabe mucho de Jrpgs y son un poco mancos, al no haber entendido el sistema de combate... debieron haber jugado algùn Bravely Default o algo por el estilo para venir preparados.
    Pixel art espectacular y la historia es innovadora, muy interesante como se cuenta a través de la mirada de 8 personajes... y para los que no llegaron al final, si hay enemigo unico pese a que no se muestra en todo el juego ( muchos criticaron esto y no jugaron ni 20 horas)
    recomendado 100%    … Expand
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    Clever little JRPG that has some fresh mechanisms in combat. Eight intertwined stories come together to tell quite a tale.
  32. 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
  33. capchaba
    Jul 14, 2021
    9
    Octopath Traveler is a reminder of what was an RPG back in the 90's. It's true to what it offers which is hours of going back and forth from one place to the other. The soundtrack from this game is simply phenomenal, even though some of them repeat in certain maps. Most of the character's stories are quite predictable expect from one or two. I've spent around 90 hours playing it and IOctopath Traveler is a reminder of what was an RPG back in the 90's. It's true to what it offers which is hours of going back and forth from one place to the other. The soundtrack from this game is simply phenomenal, even though some of them repeat in certain maps. Most of the character's stories are quite predictable expect from one or two. I've spent around 90 hours playing it and I haven't finished it due to my desire to play without any guides. I still have some side quests to finish.… Expand
  34. 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
  35. Baltifru
    Jun 10, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Octopath Traveler was overall a wonderful adventure, a real travel through a wonderful artistic design and accompanied by an equally wonderful OST.

    Where to start ? Let me first say it took me 165 hours to finish the game 100%, and to be honest, my opinion on the game varied quite a lot along all these hours. In the first few hours, you select your first character, discover the graphical style of the game and the gameplay with a lot of pleasure. Artistically, and although a bit more efforts could have been done on some sprites, the game just looks beautiful. It's a pleasure to go through the wide variety of landscapes. The turn-based combats are simple but offer their dose of complexity when you start fighting stronger bosses.
    After a few hours, once you have unlocked a few more characters, this is where you can start analyzing this game more closely, and unfortunately see the few flaws of Octopath Traveler. Story is a core element of the game with an overwhelming amount of dialogues and, as I will repeat later, the end of the story completely justify spending so much time going through the game. But honestly, some characters have much more interesting lore and stories than others. Without spoiling, the background story of Alfyn, for example, does not seem to be leading anywhere and have any structure, and even the bit of suspense that is created is solved by a scenaristic shortcut. In contrast, the stories of Olberic and Primrose are much more interesting. This creates, in the early/mid-game, an asymmetry in the expectations from each storyline.
    The second core problem of Octopath Traveler, which I must say got me quite bored when I reached about 50/60 hours of play, is that the structure of almost the chapters in the game (except a few ones) is exactly the same: you arrive in town with an intrigue ongoing, you progress through a few dialogues giving the context, you go a little further using the special talent of your character, and this leads you to a dungeon. Dungeons are also all the same in their structure: an open area where foes spawn randomly, and a few chests to open, until you reach the boss of the chapter. Once the boss is defeated, the chapter concludes with another few dialogues, setting up the stage for the next chapter. You can explore the vast world and find secret areas, but these will also always have the same structure, so much that after some time you can start predicting where to find secret bonuses/solutions to secondary quests without thinking too much.

    If you are a player in the middle of the game, I would however suggest to keep going. Why ? Because weirdly enough, for me the real fun started after about 100 hours of play. Some stories keep being uninteresting, but some are concluded very nicely, although none of them has a very surprising ending. But after all 8 storylines are finished, the game is actually not completely finished... and I don't want to spoil from there on, but this is when you start to explore more, discover improvements to your fighting skills, and with perseverance you can reach the real end of the game... I can't say much about it, but let me just say that even a completely boring storyline like Alfyn's is somehow rehabilitated by the glorious ending. It was crazy how the end of the game completely changed my way of seeing the game, and even made me want to play it over once more.

    To complement this review, I must insist and say again that the OST is just divine... The musics keep playing in my head every day since I finished the game. Most of them give a feeling of melancholy, harmony or peace. Some relax you, some give a sad or epic background to the story. A brilliant and poetic piece of art.

    Octopath Traveler says its name: it's a real travel through thousands of beautiful landscapes, stories that stutter a little in midgame but come all together in a glorious ending, a simple but efficient turn-based gameplay, all of this glorified by amazing OST. A game that I will not forget.    … Expand
  36. FireZD
    Apr 1, 2021
    9
    As a newcomer to JRPGs, I was not disappointed by this. The story while lacking comes together at the very end which I feel turned people away. The combat is flawless, the music is superb and the visuals make me ecstatic for the upcoming Triangle Strategy game. This game is incredible, with all the characters being likable enough (Although Alfyn is the best). People who do not make it pastAs a newcomer to JRPGs, I was not disappointed by this. The story while lacking comes together at the very end which I feel turned people away. The combat is flawless, the music is superb and the visuals make me ecstatic for the upcoming Triangle Strategy game. This game is incredible, with all the characters being likable enough (Although Alfyn is the best). People who do not make it past chapter one do not see the growth in the story, nor do they see the interactions between them. Please play thing game… Expand
  37. Keiremy
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    This is a masterpiece! Very engaging! Outstanding! Music will take you to that world and to the past (my childhood)
  38. Papas_Fritas
    Mar 24, 2021
    9
    The only thing keeping this game from being a 10 for me is the fact that the stories don't intertwine aside from small dialog after completing a chapter. Other than that this game has, in my opinion, the most beautiful visuals and graphics of any game I've ever played in my life. It also has what may be my favorite battle system of any game I've ever played with a great shieldThe only thing keeping this game from being a 10 for me is the fact that the stories don't intertwine aside from small dialog after completing a chapter. Other than that this game has, in my opinion, the most beautiful visuals and graphics of any game I've ever played in my life. It also has what may be my favorite battle system of any game I've ever played with a great shield break/weakness mechanic. If you enjoy rpg's of any kind I would absolutely give this one a try!… Expand
  39. Sunshadow87
    Mar 24, 2021
    9
    Un grandísimo RPG. Un genial sistema de batalla, un apartado artístico estupendo con geniales efectos de luces y sombras, y una historia realmente interesante, especialmente la de algunos de los personajes.
    La crítica principal con este juego es la historia, crítica en la que estoy mayormente en desacuerdo. Empiezas eligiendo un personaje entre los 8, que será tu protagonista, conociendo    Un grandísimo RPG. Un genial sistema de batalla, un apartado artístico estupendo con geniales efectos de luces y sombras, y una historia realmente interesante, especialmente la de algunos de los personajes.
    La crítica principal con este juego es la historia, crítica en la que estoy mayormente en desacuerdo. Empiezas eligiendo un personaje entre los 8, que será tu protagonista, conociendo su historia y motivaciones y emprendiendo tu viaje para resolver cualquiera que sea su conflicto. A lo largo del mapeado te encontraras con el resto de personajes, que se unirán a ti, haciéndote conocedores de sus historias, pero con una falta de cohesión entre ellos. Esto es lo último en lo que estoy de acuerdo: los personajes tienen sus propias motivaciones y realmente solo viajan unidos por el hecho de hacerlo, podemos asumir que resulta más seguro hacerlo así debido a los monstruos que pueblan los caminos, pero ya esta, quedando las interacciones entre ellos a conversaciones en los bares (donde comentan muchas veces sucesos de las historias de los demás).
    Sin embargo decir que la historia de los diferentes personajes no tiene cohesión es no haber entendido nada de la historia de octopath. La unión de las historias no es un tipo de narración directa, si no que esta en los pequeños detalles, uniéndose todas magistralmente, apuntando a una serie de sucesos de algo moviendose en la sombra. El problema es que si pretendes que te lo den todo mascado pasaras por alto esto y te parecerán historias sin cohesión. No solo eso, si no que el verdadero final del juego esta oculto tras una linea de side quests que muchos también pasaran por alto, a pesar de que el villano real que mueve los hilos lo conoceremos muy temprano. Francamente, esta manera de no contarte todo directamente, llevandote de la manita, me parece una narrativa genial, además de que los personajes no se sienten como heroes elegidos que van a salvar el mundo, si no individuos normales que se ven envueltos en diferentes tramas que les llevan a acabar en esa situación.
    Francamente una joya de principio a fin. Si hubieran pulido más las interacciones entre personajes seria un juego de 10, pero aún así es un vicio de principio a fin para cualquier amante de los RPGs.    … Expand
  40. Chaktahwilly
    Mar 2, 2021
    8
    Really fun battle system less than amazing but fine stories beautiful graphics really good not great game
  41. Duncs12345
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    I love this game! The turn based battle system is perfection. The boost system is really fun and I enjoyed the depth and strategy required to defeat each unique boss battle. It was a pleasure to discover each characters storyline and the music was fantastic.
  42. igceconi
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Esse é um jogo maravilhoso! Com uma história muito bem escrita, personagens cativantes, mundo fantástico para explorar. Alguns personagens tem plot-twists que te deixam boquiaberto. Vale a pena adquiri-lo mesmo a full price. Apesar de relativamente simples, o jogo não enjoa. Os gráficos são muito bem feitos. A jogabilidade é extremamente polida... não encontrei nenhum bug sequer.
  43. Legrand
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Un señor RPG de principio a fin buenos gráficos en 2D uno los los mejores RPG que he jugado en Switch
  44. honchkrow_lover
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    a really enjoyable JRPG which is visually beautiful with amazing music , the stories in the games are done pretty well though they are a bit disconnected , the gameplay is really good and has a bit of depth with the BP system and break system , this game has easily 80+ hours of gameplay and just a really good overall game
  45. Djpoling214
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    If you enjoyed SNES era JRPGS then this is a must play. I don't recall the last time I had this much fun playing a 16 bit style game. My only complaint is the mid game grind. It's tedious.
  46. nathancai91
    Dec 4, 2020
    8
    Old schooled J-RPG created in a different way. 8 characters have their own story and merged into together in the end.

    Pro: Good music, dated but still good battle system, the things you like about JRPG, etc Con: It's a bit too much to start 8 different stories and you kinda know they are going to be short and there will always be a boss in the end. Glad they divided them into two    Old schooled J-RPG created in a different way. 8 characters have their own story and merged into together in the end.

    Pro: Good music, dated but still good battle system, the things you like about JRPG, etc

    Con: It's a bit too much to start 8 different stories and you kinda know they are going to be short and there will always be a boss in the end. Glad they divided them into two parts so you dont have to finish it in one go. But still I would prefer maybe more deeper stories.    … Expand
  47. Anr0
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Junto a Xenoblade2, Yakuza like a dragon, DQ11 de lo mejor de la generacion, compra obligada para los amantes del genero
  48. GeneraLiu
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    The reality I mean under 9.0 just breaks my heart into piece. I asked to myself times whether I am stubborn because of the nostalgia of Classic RPG. So I just went to listen to the For redemption + Decisive I from the OST, and it had been already worthy to get 9.0 at least.
  49. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Jogo bacana, porém nada que eu nunca tenha visto na vida, o que realmente me impressionou foi a trilha sonora que é muito bonita.
  50. CrankedGaming
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    When i picked this title up, it was my sole inspiration to purchase a nintendo switch. The draw was its turn based rpg of old like final fantasy series from snes . The game has depth mechanics are good . Difficultly is there. I get a lil frustrated but I'm a casual player. Graphics are lit gameplay is smooth story good but jumps about a bit at least i get lost. I wish it i didnt get lostWhen i picked this title up, it was my sole inspiration to purchase a nintendo switch. The draw was its turn based rpg of old like final fantasy series from snes . The game has depth mechanics are good . Difficultly is there. I get a lil frustrated but I'm a casual player. Graphics are lit gameplay is smooth story good but jumps about a bit at least i get lost. I wish it i didnt get lost as much yoy travel from one zone to the next and damn u feel so under powered. But ill keep grinding it… Expand
  51. Khalei27
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Ost maravillosa
    Gameplay a la vieja escuela
    Apartado artístico precioso.
    La historia no está a la altura eso sí. Se pierde el hilo teniendo que intercambiar entre personajes.
    El nivel de personalización es decente. Me habrían gustado más clases.
    Puede volverse un tanto monótono en ciertas partes.
  52. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Precioso juego, sin duda es uin increible juego y entretenido RPG, lo unico malo es que sus personajes no transmiten emocion. UNa historia muy interesante
  53. PonchoCuevas
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    La calidad del juego es muy buena, la nostalgía gráfica nos trasnporta realmente a los juegos de antaño que hicieron grande a Square, la historia de cada personaje y como se unen es muy bien llevada, desafortunamente el final de la historia es muy común, fuera de eso el juego es perfecto.
  54. 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
  55. L33akn
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Give it a couple of hours to get going! Amazing once you get into the groove
  56. wJamesmci
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    One of the best modern RPGs I've ever played. A complete experience with all the story and characters :)
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. nepatriots32
    May 25, 2020
    9
    Octopath Traveler is a must buy for any fan of classic JRPGs. The art style and music are phenomenal, some of the best you'll find in any JRPG. Octopath's combat system is a refined and improved version of the one in Bravely Default, which was already a solid combat system. It is deep enough and pretty enjoyable, especially in boss fights (although boss fights can be pretty long). WhileOctopath Traveler is a must buy for any fan of classic JRPGs. The art style and music are phenomenal, some of the best you'll find in any JRPG. Octopath's combat system is a refined and improved version of the one in Bravely Default, which was already a solid combat system. It is deep enough and pretty enjoyable, especially in boss fights (although boss fights can be pretty long). While battling normal enemies can get tedious and a little boring after awhile, the break system and large variety of enemies helps to keep things interesting. Extra grinding hardly ever feels necessary. As long as you have four party members and do each of their chapters (for example, complete four chapter 2's before moving onto any chapter 3's), then you should be around the recommended level for any dungeon/boss you'll face. The secondary job mechanic is also well executed, providing a significant amount of versatility for how you want to design your party, in addition to which of the eight characters you choose to include.

    The main knock most people have on Octopath is the story, which I can understand. Considering how much freedom they give you in terms of choosing which order to pick up the characters (or whether you want to grab some of them at all) and which order to the story chapters in, it's not surprising that sacrifices had to be made in how connected each character's story is to the other characters. Each character arc is distinctly separate from each of the other characters, but that doesn't mean the individual stories are bad. Some of the are a bit generic, but they are well-written and interesting enough. I especially enjoyed H'aanit's story. While I did enjoy the story, you definitely play this game for the art, music, and combat, not for the story.

    Overall, this is one of the best and most enjoyable JRPGs I have played. If you're a fan of JRPGs and haven't played this yet, you'll doing yourself a disservice. If you've never played a JRPG before, this is a good place to start to get a taste of what the genre has to offer, but keep in mind that there are JRPGs that can play pretty differently than this one (more focus on story/character growth, action-based combat instead of turn-based, no random encounters, etc.). If you have never been a fan of JRPGs, Octopath Traveler is unlikely to change your mind.    … Expand
  60. LEMS_90
    May 3, 2020
    9
    Excelente juego, excelentes historias y excelente música. El sistema de batalla muy bueno me gusto mucho.
  61. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Despite not being a big fan of this retro artistic section, I must admit, it is impressive in this one. The game is outstanding in the playable section in its turn-based combat and has an incredible soundtrack. To put something down, I think the game is short on end-game content. But definitely recommended.
  62. alanwaketan
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    本作是个矛盾综合体。首先它有着顶级的视听享受，首创的“HD-2D”艺术风格确实让人百看不厌，音乐嘛维持着SE一贯的高水平发挥。其次又有着可谓是最有趣的回合制战斗。控制敌我时间条和针对弱点进行集火这两大特点让每场战斗都紧张刺激。最后职业系统也可圈可点，尤其是每个角色还可以装备两种职业而且可即时更换，这一下子就拔高了整个系统的策略性。缺点也同样明显，八个人的剧情居然毫无关联而且单独拿来看也十分老套，不禁让人怀疑剧情是不是在凑数。迷宫的话我可以十分肯定是在凑数，0解谜成分纯线性加暗雷，这哪怕是放到超任年代也是让人难以接受的吧。所以上下一综合也就是一个略好于平庸的评价了。如果同样的皮能换上勇气默示录般的剧情，我相信这会是一个佳作。让我们一起期待一下勇气默示录2吧。本作是个矛盾综合体。首先它有着顶级的视听享受，首创的“HD-2D”艺术风格确实让人百看不厌，音乐嘛维持着SE一贯的高水平发挥。其次又有着可谓是最有趣的回合制战斗。控制敌我时间条和针对弱点进行集火这两大特点让每场战斗都紧张刺激。最后职业系统也可圈可点，尤其是每个角色还可以装备两种职业而且可即时更换，这一下子就拔高了整个系统的策略性。缺点也同样明显，八个人的剧情居然毫无关联而且单独拿来看也十分老套，不禁让人怀疑剧情是不是在凑数。迷宫的话我可以十分肯定是在凑数，0解谜成分纯线性加暗雷，这哪怕是放到超任年代也是让人难以接受的吧。所以上下一综合也就是一个略好于平庸的评价了。如果同样的皮能换上勇气默示录般的剧情，我相信这会是一个佳作。让我们一起期待一下勇气默示录2吧。
  63. blazingking153
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Awesome rpg, really impressed me. Feels right at home on the switch. The graphics are amazing and very stylized. The characters are fun relatable and memorable. I would recommend this to anyone who loves fantasy rpgs and awesome medieval soundtracks they can listen to outside gameplay. Very good game yes very good.
  64. Kellts
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Very nice graphics, great experience. The reason I come to this game is because it has a really good soundtracks (one of the reasons I play JRPGs). The downside is that the plot of each character has no relationship and interaction between the characters, but for me, the story is temporary. I still give 10.
  65. PokeProX
    Mar 21, 2020
    9
    So, what video games did I have, which I didn't finish yet, to play between December 2019 and January 2020? Pokemon Sword, the second route of Fire Emblem Three Houses and Final Fantasy 4 on the ioS. So basically, three RPGs. The last two RPGs I've said about, I've made really slow progress on them.
    But when I remember Octopath Traveler existed, (last I've heard about Octopath Traveler    So, what video games did I have, which I didn't finish yet, to play between December 2019 and January 2020? Pokemon Sword, the second route of Fire Emblem Three Houses and Final Fantasy 4 on the ioS. So basically, three RPGs. The last two RPGs I've said about, I've made really slow progress on them.
    But when I remember Octopath Traveler existed, (last I've heard about Octopath Traveler was from one Nintendo Direct and more than a couple of Youtube thumbnails) I've looked at some of the trailers and played the 3-hour demo... And I was amazed by the 3-hour experience I had with the Octopath Traveler demo and so, I've bought the game! This experience, which took me at least 85-hours to finish, was a great one and so it's time to review OCTOPATH Traveler!
    Also, today's my birthday! P.S. MY FOCUS IS UNPARALLELED!!!

    You play as one of the eight travelers and make him/her your protagonist (I chose Cyrus), you start to embark on your protagonist's journey, and recruit the other seven travelers and progress their stories as well. Some traveler's stories (in many chapters) are really deep, dark, captivating or engaging, while other stories (in some chapters) are kinda lackluster and not really engaging. But the overall story is really engaging itself and there is an optional extended post-game story with a truly difficult final boss battle (let me remind you again that this is optional).
    The gameplay is really creative, in which you have to break your enemies' weaknesses, and each traveler has their own jobs, in which they have their own abilities, attacks, and support skills. There are secondary jobs, in which they're your traveler's jobs and four secret jobs/classes but you'll probably need a guide for the secondary jobs and the four secret jobs/classes.
    The visuals are absolutely outstanding and it definitely recaptures the 16-bit JRPGs. Seriously, you might want to stop playing the game to just look at the surroundings. The characters' and bosses' sprites have so much detail put into them, and they just look great!
    The music is very amazingly orchestrated. But when it comes to the music in battles and boss-battles, it's really mindblowing! You should really appreciate the musicians and people who went for all of that effort in making Octopath Traveler's outstanding music. You should watch this Youtube video, "How Octopath Traveler Hypes its Boss Battles", as it explains the music of Octopath Traveler and the transitions from this music piece to this boss battle theme.
    When it comes to the side-stories (side-quests), lots of the side-stories don't really tell you (or at all) of what to do in the side-stories. You'll really need a guide for the side-stories. And it doesn't really help that the optional extended post-game story is locked behind at least six side-stories. Yup, you'll really need a guide for this.
    The cast of characters is genuinely likable and unique, and the voice-acting is from well-done to extremely brilliant and talented. (I might be somewhat exaggerating)
    The difficulty is truly quite tough, it really depends on what level your team is. On the map (of where it tells you where the traveler's next location is), it shows the traveler's next destination (in the next chapter) for their respective story, and it also shows what is the recommended level for the next chapter. I definitely recommend leveling your team (so basically grinding) around the recommended level. If the boss is too hard for you, either go to another's traveler's chapter or grind your team a few more levels. For really difficult boss battles, you'll need to understand the jobs' (and secret jobs') abilities, skills and support skills. So basically, for a difficult boss battle, you'll need to know what you're doing in the boss battle and to have a good (and solid) plan. It takes a lot of strategy and logical thinking to win a difficult boss battle. For the optional secret post-game story final boss, it takes massive amounts of strategy and critical thinking to win that boss battle, so GOOD LUCK!
    There are multiple flaws within this game, from how broken the gameplay is (like exploiting the secret jobs' abilities), to how grinding works in this game. Seriously, there are a lot of minor and broken flaws in this game.

    Octopath Traveler is partially excellent, and one of the greater JRPGs out there and this game will always have a special place in my heart. This game could've been better, but they tried and it worked somewhat perfectly well! From outstanding visuals to great voice-acting, how could you hate this game? (Well, there's the flaws...) Well, I really recommend trying out the Octopath Traveler demo for yourselves, and then you can decide whether to buy this game or not.
    The score for Octopath Traveler is... 9.2! (9)    … Expand
  66. El1s0n
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    Es mi juego favorito del 2018. Es un excelente JRPG, cada historia te envuelve en los diferentes 8 personajes. La música es arte puro para los oídos, y es un juego al cual le dediqué más de 100 horas en su momento. Aprovechen que ahorita tiene el 50% de descuento.
  67. SLTYSPTOON
    Feb 29, 2020
    8
    This game is really fun and I spent so much time battling and roaming the surprisingly expansive world. The graphics are gorgeous and its a steal if the story wasn't terrible. I'm not that much of a critic but this story just had me pressing the skip button every single time. Other than that its worth it!
  68. pianoguy13
    Feb 23, 2020
    10
    I thought they don't make this kind of game anymore. JRPG's have almost never been about the overarching story. Complaining about the story in this game is like complaining about the story in Kingdom Hearts. You're missing the point.

    This is graphically one of the most beautiful games that has ever been made. The combat system is a fresh take on classic turn-based combat. There are    I thought they don't make this kind of game anymore. JRPG's have almost never been about the overarching story. Complaining about the story in this game is like complaining about the story in Kingdom Hearts. You're missing the point.

    This is graphically one of the most beautiful games that has ever been made. The combat system is a fresh take on classic turn-based combat. There are secrets to uncover, and different ways to power up. The boss battles are difficult but very fun. The characters have fun individual stories that have a lot of heart. The writing/language style is as beautiful as the graphics. The soundtrack is as good as any other JRPG out there.

    It's an easy 10/10, and people are missing the mark by a long shot when complaining about the stories.    … Expand
  69. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    What a beautiful and subtle game this is. Music and artistry are masterful done.

    Its not without some room for improvement though, the ties that bind the 8 characters together require a lot of digging, and while you can get to the credits without exploring deeper into the world's lore I urge anyone to pursue the "optional" super boss, which neatly wraps the adventure together.
  70. Welkinz
    Dec 31, 2019
    8
    Overall it is a fun JRPG game and I enjoyed that it has small innovations on top of the traditional JRPG structure. I just with it can reduce the chances that you encounter monsters in dungeons, sometimes it is annoying.
  71. MadBert91
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    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.
  72. SomaKurusu
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Silicon Studio es para mi la mejor afiliada de Square Enix en estos momentos. Tras los maravillosos Bravely Default y Bravely Second mis espectativas eran muy grandes con este juego y realmente las cumplió todas. Una de los mejores Bandas Sonoras de la generación. Gráficos Pixel-Art que recuerdan mucho a Final Fantasy 6 pero utilizando efectos y capas en 3D, una historia en sentido generalSilicon Studio es para mi la mejor afiliada de Square Enix en estos momentos. Tras los maravillosos Bravely Default y Bravely Second mis espectativas eran muy grandes con este juego y realmente las cumplió todas. Una de los mejores Bandas Sonoras de la generación. Gráficos Pixel-Art que recuerdan mucho a Final Fantasy 6 pero utilizando efectos y capas en 3D, una historia en sentido general que engancha (sobre todo la historia de la bailarina), un sistema de combate clásico pero original. Recomendado pera todos, especialmente para los fans de los JRPG de Super Nintendo y PS1.… Expand
  73. Magenta1991
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    Una historia hermosa con todo el carisma de los juegos de antaño, La mecanica de las batallas es simple pero efectiva y te hacen mantenerte pensando como usar tus ataques para romper la defensa de los enemigos en el momento justo. La música es hermosa y los gráficos en sprites están dotados de vida. El punto negativo es que algunas historias son demasiado simples y terminarás con una partyUna historia hermosa con todo el carisma de los juegos de antaño, La mecanica de las batallas es simple pero efectiva y te hacen mantenerte pensando como usar tus ataques para romper la defensa de los enemigos en el momento justo. La música es hermosa y los gráficos en sprites están dotados de vida. El punto negativo es que algunas historias son demasiado simples y terminarás con una party demasiado poderosa para los últimos capítulos sí o sí. La batalla contra el jefe secreto es una de las más divertidas que he tenido en mi vida. Recomendado al 100 si te un interesan un poco los RPG… Expand
  74. Gravityhappened
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Great RPG. I already feel nostalgia towards this game as if it was a game like Legend of Dragoon.
  75. bokchoi1018
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    One of the most unique looking and the best JRPG games of all time with 8 characters all having their own story that truly felt like a long, epic journey. By the time the game finished, it felt like the journey has come to an end. Definitely the biggest surprise of 2018.
  76. NoMoreWords
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best games I've played ever. I think the main takeaway here is the discoveries (about themselves) that the characters make. Yes the gameplay might be a bit "repetitive" when looked on the outside, but if you look at it in the context of the character's journey and inner battles, I think that it makes sense. I feel like the game makes a good point of showing you thatThis is one of the best games I've played ever. I think the main takeaway here is the discoveries (about themselves) that the characters make. Yes the gameplay might be a bit "repetitive" when looked on the outside, but if you look at it in the context of the character's journey and inner battles, I think that it makes sense. I feel like the game makes a good point of showing you that those are the 3-4 phases you will go through if you have doubts or have lost yourself, or if you just want to become a better version of yourself.
    The music is definitely a highlight. I often put some of it on Spotify when I want to transfer myself to another place (Frostlands themes are my favorites). I tried an experiment where I would turn on the characters' songs and try to guess the character and got all of them right! I think this shows (to me at least) how well written and how fitting the music was for the characters themselves.
    The game can get a bit grindy, especially if you are trying to beat the final boss. But that's the thing with most RPGs. You can say it's forced, but I don't think so. As I've already mentioned, I think the main theme of the game is personal character growth. This is well conveyed with the story. Even though that was linked to stronger and stronger battles with demons of past and present, I still think that it makes sense that you have to grind - none of the character's motives weren't to become world beaters. They just tried to do what's right for their beliefs.
    I don't know the replay value of the game, haven't tried it yet. But I'm sure that at some point I will be replaying this.
    Another thing I really liked were how the towns themselves radiated with a specific culture. My favorite (as with the music) was the frostlands. I really liked the idea of a frozen land where most people would be staying at the inn or at their homes near the hearths. The other places are very well done too, and do show some of the problems of medieval days (as well as now sadly).
    All in all I think this is a great all rounder. I love this game and it inspired many emotions in me. I'm thankful for that and it got me thinking about whether I need to go on a similar (spiritual, at least) journey to find my real purpose in life.    … Expand
  77. Orthodoxist
    Oct 9, 2019
    9
    This game is a strange mix of emotions. With a great battle system and a very particular graphic style, it makes you feel you are playing both a very old and a very modern game. Music is among the best I have heard lately, and it really puts you in the mood.

    Pros: + Fast gameplay and unique battle system + Some of the stories are great, and some are 'just good enough' + Variety in    This game is a strange mix of emotions. With a great battle system and a very particular graphic style, it makes you feel you are playing both a very old and a very modern game. Music is among the best I have heard lately, and it really puts you in the mood.

    Pros:

    + Fast gameplay and unique battle system
    + Some of the stories are great, and some are 'just good enough'
    + Variety in classes and opportunity to customize every single character
    + Easy to 'finish', hard to 'really finish' the game with the optional and final bosses
    + I personally really appreciated the fast travel system, which helps avoid a lot of backtracking
    + The side missions or secondary skills add an additional layer of gameplay which is entertaining (e.g. dueling mini-game)
    + Rewarding, hard to discover all the secrets

    Cons:
    - Endgame is too grindy, no easy way to level up enough to defeat the final boss
    - The 8 individual stories could be a bit more intertwined, sometimes I felt I didn't need to play some of the stories
    - Uneven character development    … Expand
  78. BenjaRPG
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    Octopath Traveler es un juego que encanta en la gran mayoría de sus apartados.
    Tenemos 8 personajes diferentes para utilizar, cada uno con su respectiva historia individual y habilidades únicas que utilizaremos dentro e incluso fuera del combate, generando un JRPG único en su género. Manejamos una party de 4, la cual podremos modificar en cualquier momento para desarrollar la historia de    Octopath Traveler es un juego que encanta en la gran mayoría de sus apartados.
    Tenemos 8 personajes diferentes para utilizar, cada uno con su respectiva historia individual y habilidades únicas que utilizaremos dentro e incluso fuera del combate, generando un JRPG único en su género. Manejamos una party de 4, la cual podremos modificar en cualquier momento para desarrollar la historia de otro personaje, a excepción del primero que elegimos, el cual queda como "principal" y no podremos cambiar hasta haber finalizado su historia. Podemos también aprender un segundo "job" en la medida que vamos descubriendo ciertos secretos en el juego.
    Gráficamente, recurre a la vieja escuela de Super Nintendo al estilo Chrono Trigger o Secret of Mana con gráficos de 16 bits, pero con una hermosa paleta de colores y texturas de los fondos que se ven geniales. El fluir del agua por ejemplo está muy bien lograda.
    La música es uno de los puntos más fuertes del título, con melodías épicas y pegajosas que nos dejarán varios días con la mente ocupada recordándolas o buscándolas en You Tube solo por el gusto de escucharlas.
    El estilo de combate por turnos es intuitivo, estratégico y aporta algunos elementos interesantes al género. Las batallas terminan siendo bastante adictivas con un nivel de dificultad aceptable, el cual se simplifica en la medida que vamos avanzando en el juego y descubriendo las estrategias para ser más eficientes en combate.
    Podemos escuchar los diálogos con audio en japonés y subtítulos en español.
    El único y gran punto débil de Octopath Traveler es la historia. Cada personaje tiene su historia propia, la cual no se relaciona de ninguna forma con la historia de los otros personajes. Finalmente pareciera que manejamos 4 desconocidos que por azar caminan juntos. Por otro lado, la mayoría de las historias es lenta y bastante aburrida. La atmósfera épica que presenta Octopath Traveler podría habernos entregado una historia igual de épica que hiciese honor a esa atmósfera que el juego logra impregnar, pero lamentablemente no fue así.
    A pesar de esto último, Octopath Traveler es un juego único en su género, un infaltable para cualquier fan de los JRPG y un excelente comienzo para los nuevos en el género, dado lo intuitivo de la interfaz, el sistema de combate, los controles, etc. A mí personalmente me encantó, le dediqué 90 horas de las cuales no me arrepiento ni de una.    … Expand
  79. Paradox_
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Es un JRPG hermoso, suoer dificil, entretenido, unos graficos que recuerdan a la epoca de los 80's super preciosos, ademas de que es muy largo, es una maravilla!!! me hizo sentir de todo y lo mas impoprtante, me diverti mucho!!! juegalo si quieres sentirte un jugador old school y sentir lo que ellos sentian contra jefes dificiles xd
  80. d4rt
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    This is a magnificent game. Truly, this is a masterpiece of game design. This game alone can serve as factual proof that video game creators are artists just like painters for example. Except in this given case the painting is so truly wonderful that it absorbs you and takes you in with its beautiful living world, story and characters. This game has set a new best game of all time mark forThis is a magnificent game. Truly, this is a masterpiece of game design. This game alone can serve as factual proof that video game creators are artists just like painters for example. Except in this given case the painting is so truly wonderful that it absorbs you and takes you in with its beautiful living world, story and characters. This game has set a new best game of all time mark for me and is not about to be taken off that throne any time soon.… Expand
  81. xSelene89
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    Visuals and OST are supreme! The Story lacks a bit and not every path is interesting. Hope they step up their Game with that in the Sequel
  82. PedroJParker
    Sep 11, 2019
    9
    El inicio del juego es espectacular con una narrativa impresionante que te hace entrar hasta dentro de la piel del personaje manteniendo la experiencia pura de los auténticos JRPG. El sistema de lucha con las rupturas es realmente bueno y la opción de añadir un nuevo trabajo al jugador lo hace más versátil. La dificultad no está balanceada puesto que puedes elegir qué capitulo jugar enEl inicio del juego es espectacular con una narrativa impresionante que te hace entrar hasta dentro de la piel del personaje manteniendo la experiencia pura de los auténticos JRPG. El sistema de lucha con las rupturas es realmente bueno y la opción de añadir un nuevo trabajo al jugador lo hace más versátil. La dificultad no está balanceada puesto que puedes elegir qué capitulo jugar en cada momento y en las fases finales del juego se puede llegar a hacer algo monótono. Sus colores hd son realmente preciosos, es una obra de arte y un gran homenaje añadiendo nuevos factores al género..… Expand
  83. Odh
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Best turn based RPG I have played probably since Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy 6 (3 in the US). It has that old school RPG look and feel and pulls it off as well as possible. Music is really good, the 8 characters each have interesting individual stories, love the art design and look of the game, perfect for portable play also. If you like old school turn based RPG's that harken back toBest turn based RPG I have played probably since Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy 6 (3 in the US). It has that old school RPG look and feel and pulls it off as well as possible. Music is really good, the 8 characters each have interesting individual stories, love the art design and look of the game, perfect for portable play also. If you like old school turn based RPG's that harken back to a bygone era of SNES and PS1 classics, don't miss out on this one, its fantastic!… Expand
  84. Foxazoxi
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    I love the classic old JRPGs so much. Even though the storytelling is not that great the fighting system and characters are interesting and exploring different towns and talking with people are addicting.
  85. caronte69
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    este juego es la razon por la cual me compre una nintendo switch, lo maximo
  86. 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.
  87. vervain
    Jul 4, 2019
    8
    This is a wonderful concept and the graphic style is both beautiful and innovative. Octopath Traveler is just barely short of being on par with the best of the best in its genre, but I love classic turn-based RPGs and I love this game.
  88. 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
  89. Maarten95
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    Great game. The story, aldo a bit to dramatic, are very original. The music is solid and the 8 bit graphics feel suprisingly great to look at. There are so many side quests and optional bosses. My only complaint is that there isn't a reason for the character to travel together. They coul'dve easily done something a bout that since the final boss is mentioned in nearly every character'sGreat game. The story, aldo a bit to dramatic, are very original. The music is solid and the 8 bit graphics feel suprisingly great to look at. There are so many side quests and optional bosses. My only complaint is that there isn't a reason for the character to travel together. They coul'dve easily done something a bout that since the final boss is mentioned in nearly every character's story. The battle points which give you stronger or extra attacks, adds a new level of strategy. Also the bosses can be really hard compared to other games in this genre. I really enjoyed my time with Octopath Traveler.… Expand
  90. Enkindled
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    Note that I have 100h into this game right now, so I can review it. This is on my list of all times favorite RPGs. This game is marvelous in numerous ways that I`ll talk about. I have no idea how someone can give a negative review of it. I played so many JRPG in my lifetime that I have a gigantic list to compare this game too. In a nutshell, Octopath Traveler is JRPG at its finest.
    - Just    Note that I have 100h into this game right now, so I can review it. This is on my list of all times favorite RPGs. This game is marvelous in numerous ways that I`ll talk about. I have no idea how someone can give a negative review of it. I played so many JRPG in my lifetime that I have a gigantic list to compare this game too. In a nutshell, Octopath Traveler is JRPG at its finest.
    - Just badass graphics. This game is made in the Unreal Engine and it just an eye feast;
    - Good characters. I can see how unique they are. The English voice actors are also pretty good;
    - Awesome individual stories, but you will see some problems here because the 8 stories do not truly connect. However, this does not cast any shadows in the whole experience. Actually, some people think this is bad, I don't. Here is why: This is one of the things that make Octopath unique. We are so used to see the "group of people that join forces to save the world" that we think it HAS to happen. It doesn't. You follow their individual stories and they are satisfying as a converging one;
    - Marvelous soundtrack. The soundtrack is perfectly chosen for each moment and it just carries you with all scenes;
    - Fun, addictive, awesome and perfect turn-based combat. If you played Bravely Default, you will see some similarities with some aspects of the combat. It is fast, but not too fast, it's beautiful, and each class is unique and badass.
    - Some people say that the characters do not interact: lies. They do interact a lot, but you need to trigger the conversation with the + button. Their dialogs are pretty good for this type of JRPG also.

    I truly have no complaints about this game. The individual stories are awesome and way more interesting that they look like when you start them. They have a proportional number of plot twists and they are filled with philosophical questions and good character motivations. They are emotional and exciting to finish. Whoever reads this, if you are a fan of JRPGs, or turn-based RPG, or phantasy games, this HAS to be on your list of games.    … Expand
  91. Afenger
    May 12, 2019
    9
    O maior destaque aqui fica por conta da trilha sonora e as historias individuais de ambos personagens. Nao se deixe enganar pelos graficos de inicio, pois sao uma obra de arte unica que faz menções a epoca de ouro da Square. Mais que recomendo essa obra para saudosos fas de final fantasy.
  92. ProfPlum
    Apr 13, 2019
    8
    One of the best turn based rpg games available. I would give this game a 10 if the story wasn't so long. Plus the side quests aren't as inviting as you would hope. Fortunately it gives you the option of skipping the story if you want to play it more than once.
  93. Theaegis
    Apr 7, 2019
    10
    The best turn-based JRPG I've ever played and one of the best JRPG of this generation. Its gameplay is perfect and the soundtrack is epic and enjoyable at the same time. Artistically is really beautiful with this combination of pixel art and actual animations for some elements. The term HD-2D is really appropriate. The fact that the narrative is presented as 8 independent paths but withThe best turn-based JRPG I've ever played and one of the best JRPG of this generation. Its gameplay is perfect and the soundtrack is epic and enjoyable at the same time. Artistically is really beautiful with this combination of pixel art and actual animations for some elements. The term HD-2D is really appropriate. The fact that the narrative is presented as 8 independent paths but with little interactions and connections between the characters and their personal stories, makes the game original and risky since it moves away from the traditional structure.… Expand
  94. QueenSith
    Apr 7, 2019
    10
    Es uno de los mejores JRPG de la generación. Tiene el mejor sistema de combate que hay para un juego de rol por turnos. Ameno, adictivo y muy profundo. Artísticamente el juego también es muy bueno.

    Visualmente puede ser algo particular, ya que ese estilo retro no gusta a todo el mundo, pero ese "HD-2D" le queda fenomenal. En cuanto a la banda sonora, es una maravilla y acompaña    Es uno de los mejores JRPG de la generación. Tiene el mejor sistema de combate que hay para un juego de rol por turnos. Ameno, adictivo y muy profundo. Artísticamente el juego también es muy bueno.

    Visualmente puede ser algo particular, ya que ese estilo retro no gusta a todo el mundo, pero ese "HD-2D" le queda fenomenal. En cuanto a la banda sonora, es una maravilla y acompaña perfectamente en todo momento.

    Narrativamente también es un tanto polémico dada la estructura que tiene, tan diferente a lo habitual, pero las 8 historias son muy interesantes (unas más que otras he de decir) y creo que ha sido un gran acierto apostar por algo distinto.

    Jugablemente, aparte del sistema de combate ya mencionado, es uno de los JRPG con mejor interacción con los NPC. Eso incita a hablar con todo el mundo y a usar las acciones de senda (otra mecánica muy original e interesante).

    Un juego totalmente imprescindible para los amantes del género.    … Expand
  95. Neatqt
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Cast: 8/10
    Story: 5/10
    Fun: 9/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    Recommended
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  96. KapJei
    Feb 18, 2019
    8
    I loved this game. After over 100 hours into it, I gotta say, it's worth the price if you were a fan of the old era. The sprite work is amazing. The battle system is super fun. The secret dungeons and optional quests were a genuine blast from the past. The only thing I find that is holding this game back from perfection is the way the eight stories come together. There is no real finalI loved this game. After over 100 hours into it, I gotta say, it's worth the price if you were a fan of the old era. The sprite work is amazing. The battle system is super fun. The secret dungeons and optional quests were a genuine blast from the past. The only thing I find that is holding this game back from perfection is the way the eight stories come together. There is no real final boss you have to beat to finish the story. The individual character bosses also seem to ignore the whole party during story sections. Like, when a character's boss kidnaps you, they act like they only kindap that character, when the whole party of a super wizard, and a legendary knight is actually with her in the room. Those story lapses kinda break immersion for me. That doesn't mean the game is bad. But it could have been perfect it they addressed that. I love this game nonetheless, and I would recommend it for classic JRPG fans.… Expand
  97. NiboR
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    A LEGENDARY GAME. It's an JRPG dream came true. This is the game I will remember from this system. The perfect balanced strategic battles, all this great story's that will in the end (THE REAL END) become one. A great single player game with perfect pixelart, writings and lovely backgrounds. I can't give this game enough love. Yes they are many RPG games on the Nintendo switch but this isA LEGENDARY GAME. It's an JRPG dream came true. This is the game I will remember from this system. The perfect balanced strategic battles, all this great story's that will in the end (THE REAL END) become one. A great single player game with perfect pixelart, writings and lovely backgrounds. I can't give this game enough love. Yes they are many RPG games on the Nintendo switch but this is the best at the date. The game does not have much replay value tho, but it doesn't matter. I will play this game again someday and hopefully I feel the same. You can put around 50-85 hours in this game and it's totally worth 60$.… Expand
  98. SappyNoypi
    Jan 23, 2019
    9
    This is my favorite game of 2018. It’s a wonderful RPG. It has 8 great characters with 8 great story-lines. I really like the Battle system. It becomes a puzzle on how you Break all of your opponents as quickly as possible. And with all your characters gaining another job by Chapter 2, you will have A LOT of tools to play with. I made my Cyrus a Dancer and while he looks hilarious, he isThis is my favorite game of 2018. It’s a wonderful RPG. It has 8 great characters with 8 great story-lines. I really like the Battle system. It becomes a puzzle on how you Break all of your opponents as quickly as possible. And with all your characters gaining another job by Chapter 2, you will have A LOT of tools to play with. I made my Cyrus a Dancer and while he looks hilarious, he is even stronger. The game is gorgeous. It is a callback to SNES style of RPG, like FF6, but modernized with shimmering water and snow. The music in this are amazing! Every land has a different sound and gives you a different feel when you go from one place to another. Some stories are weaker than others, like Tressa’s which has become convoluted towards he end. The lack of overarching story for the cast is also a con.
    It is one of the best games I played in quite a while. And a Switch exclusive to boot! If you’re a JRPG fan, you should play this. There is a demo on the eShop where the save will transfer if you ever get the game.
    9/10    … Expand
  99. ApexRTY
    Jan 14, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OCTOPATH TRAVELER is the definitive example of the tried-and-true JRPG genre on the Nintendo Switch that provides a thrilling, yet beautiful storytelling experience to both veterans of said genre and new players willing to immerse themselves in the continent of Osterra that seamlessly builds itself up no matter where you are. It divides the compelling journey of eight protagonists, each with their own ambitions and goals they will inevitably meet, into four chapters with a total of 32. Regardless of the character that you choose first, each will initiate at a relatively simple beginning which cements the rudimentary premise of the plot with a cut-scene. This laid-back, peaceful start marking the beginning of each adventure is reminiscent of classic RPG's that began on an easeful note. It subsequently transitions into a more heated, adrenaline-fueled narrative once the player is engaged in their individual stories, pacing the game well.

    Any and every JRPG is not complete without a unique battle system, and OCTOPATH TRAVELER successfully manages to toss in nostalgia and innovation into a cauldron brewing a stylish potion of gameplay that sources elements from its spiritual predecessors (BRAVELY DEFAULT). Aside from the typical command inputs (Attack, Defend, Flee, Items, etc.), the battle system utilizes a mechanic known as 'Battle Points' (abbreviated in-game to BP) which can speed up the progress of your fight whilst potentially turning the tides in your favor. Up to 5 BP can be stored per character, which on a side note only four can be present at one time - reflecting the party formula of the game's RPG ancestors, and can be accumulated every turn unless the enemy casts a spell that temporarily prevents you from earning such. The combat itself is a breathtaking sight to conceive - in which small sprites of your characters perform devastating attacks with the use of CGI and special effects that emphasize the severity of your blows or spells without overdoing it entirely. What compensates for the rather tedious grinding aspect of the game is the 'thrill of the fight', as Olberic tends to assert. Each protagonist bears skills unique to them (with the exception of secondary jobs) which allows you to devise a strategy based on which character you have chosen to accompany your primary protagonist. Would you have a Cleric (Healer; Ophilia) and a fast attacker dishing out blows to gain SP (Thief; Therion) for the party as part of a defensive tactic or favor the opposite and have characters such as Olberic and Cyrus dealing as much damage as they can before they are eliminated? OCTOPATH TRAVELER integrates a strategic component into the gameplay that intensifies the battle, particularly when facing bosses and powerful overworld enemies with a higher level cap. The difficulty of the game is dependent on your commitment to your protagonists; would your rather finish the game thoroughly by gaining enough experience to withstand any challenge thrown at you (either in the main game, through secret bosses or end-game content) or skim through it quickly at the risk of Game Overs? In short, grinding = easier gameplay whilst the opposite provides a more challenging experience.

    What is arguably one of the, if not the most important aspect of any given JRPG is the story that accompanies them. Even OCTOPATH TRAVELER advocated this particular aspect as its main selling point, which should raise the expectations of many wanting to dig their noses into a 50-hour+ campaign, right? On more negative grounds, what every other user below and above seem to be clamoring about is the flawed execution of the story (not necessarily the story itself; those are great and, at times, tear-welling). To my honest dismay, they aren't wrong. The eight paths that you can decide whether to walk upon or not with Ophilia, Cyrus, Tressa, Olberic, Primrose, Alfyn, Therion and H'aanit are all parallel to each other and does not incorporate an overarching plot justifying the reasons for the characters forming a band in the first place. There are, in contrast, heaps of informative texts correlating each story to another, albeit this is only prevalent at the end of the game, but it requires you to piece together the overarching story of Graham Crossford, the man who attributes to the start of almost every journey. The execution of said story is also formulaic, with a routine designated to visit a given town, activate your Field Skills and engage the allocated boss repeating itself every chapter. This does tend to get progressively off-putting for completionists, unless you can tolerate every other aspect of OCTOPATH TRAVELER to forgive this flaw.

    In conclusion, OCTOPATH TRAVELER is certainly a remarkable experience for both new players and veterans of the undying JRPG genre, only held back from perfection by its storytelling flaws. Nonthless, it is a must-have for any copy of the Nintendo Switch.    … Expand
  100. M1N1B34R
    Jan 11, 2019
    9
    Octopath traveler is a well build game, i was hook the first moments i start to play it, there is great story, and unique combat system. combat system is one of the selling point of this game, you could not just grind you character level, but you also need to exploit and combine each character skill in order to successfully thrive within the game. overall this game have all what iOctopath traveler is a well build game, i was hook the first moments i start to play it, there is great story, and unique combat system. combat system is one of the selling point of this game, you could not just grind you character level, but you also need to exploit and combine each character skill in order to successfully thrive within the game. overall this game have all what i expected, the a good story and great game play, however it does not have anything more to offer after completing the game.… 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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