Octopath Traveler

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8.4

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  1. 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
  2. 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!
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. Gravityhappened
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Great RPG. I already feel nostalgia towards this game as if it was a game like Legend of Dragoon.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. L33akn
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Give it a couple of hours to get going! Amazing once you get into the groove
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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)
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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!
  29. Rodionglu
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    I enjoy the story and the gameplay of this game. I would recommend getting this game.
  30. Xaboss
    Jul 19, 2022
    10
    Octopath traveller is the best JRPG in the video game history. 8 characters/ 8 histories and an amazing gameplay
  31. 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.
  32. 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...
  33. 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!
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. Ellye
    Jul 16, 2018
    9
    This game greatly captures the magic of what I consider the golden era of JRPGs, the 90s. The structure reminds me of Seiken Densetsu 3 and SaGa Frontier, but the gameplay mechanics are more refined.

    The combat system is really fun and gives lot of options on how to outfit your group(s). Levels don't have some sort of exponential growth in power either, it's a much more reasonable mild    This game greatly captures the magic of what I consider the golden era of JRPGs, the 90s. The structure reminds me of Seiken Densetsu 3 and SaGa Frontier, but the gameplay mechanics are more refined.

    The combat system is really fun and gives lot of options on how to outfit your group(s). Levels don't have some sort of exponential growth in power either, it's a much more reasonable mild linear increase, so you can battle opponents outside of your level without it being a forgone conclusion.    … Expand
  37. GrumpyReviewer
    Aug 13, 2018
    9
    This game is a dream come true. Amazing pixel art, old school turn based combat and a diverse cast of characters with 8 different paths that you can discover at your own pace - or forget completely, should you decide to move forward with just four heroes.

    It's incredibly fun, addictive and there are hours and hours of content to explore, depending on how much of the game you decide to    This game is a dream come true. Amazing pixel art, old school turn based combat and a diverse cast of characters with 8 different paths that you can discover at your own pace - or forget completely, should you decide to move forward with just four heroes.

    It's incredibly fun, addictive and there are hours and hours of content to explore, depending on how much of the game you decide to check. It's an almost perfect JRPG.

    My only complain would be that the story feels a bit weak, since there is never a "sense of urgency" or a global issue to be addressed. You are just checking what 8 people decide to do with their lives. There is no mission, apart from the dozens of sidequests and individual chapters for you to investigate.

    But I don't even want to say this is a "bad" thing about the game. It's just a different approach. This is an almost perfect game and that would alone justify the purchase of a Switch.    … Expand
  38. Nastor
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    La nota que para mi es la justa, es un 9 o un 8,5 si acaso.
    Por fin podemos tener en esta generación un JRPG de corte clásico a la altura de, precisamente, los clásicos.
    Después de ver cómo SE ha destrozado sagas como FF, es un completo alivio ver algo como Octopath Traveler. Octopath Traveler es un juego bello, con gráficos tipo pixel art que da gusto ver. Posee un sistema de combate    La nota que para mi es la justa, es un 9 o un 8,5 si acaso.
    Por fin podemos tener en esta generación un JRPG de corte clásico a la altura de, precisamente, los clásicos.
    Después de ver cómo SE ha destrozado sagas como FF, es un completo alivio ver algo como Octopath Traveler.
    Octopath Traveler es un juego bello, con gráficos tipo pixel art que da gusto ver. Posee un sistema de combate como los clásicos JRPG pero con toques personales que dan a los combates una profundidad inmensa. El sistema de jobs (trabajos) es sencillo pero permite una personalización total, sobretodo teniendo en cuenta que tenemos libertad plena para elegir a los componentes de nuestro equipo y sus jobs secundarios. El resultado final es único para cada jugador y requiere de mucho tiempo y esfuerzo llegar a encontrar la combinación ideal.

    En cuanto a dificultad, este juego es un total alivio viendo lo que se ve últimamente en algunos juegos. Octopath es un juego a grandes rasgos difícil, pero a la vez accesible para todo el mundo. Los más novatos o casuals quizá necesiten más tiempo subiendo de nivel a sus personajes para matar a ciertos jefes, pero lo que es un total alivio es ver que, cualquier jugador va a necesitar saber qué hacer, qué estrategia seguir con cada jefe.
    A esto hay que sumarle contenido de final de juego (que no voy a exponer por considerarse spoiler) con una dificultad descomunal solo apto para los más expertos, así que en cuanto a dificultad, se puede decir que cumple extraordinariamente.

    A pesar de lo brillante que es el juego en su jugabilidad, sistema de combate, gráficos y demás, lo que yo pongo, incluso por encima de todo, es su espectacular banda sonora. Creo que jamás he escuchado una BSO tan buena en un JRPG. En varias ocasiones se me han saltado las lágrimas, y no es un decir, la BSO de este juego es de lo mejor que se ha hecho en la historia de la industria.

    Para terminar, la única pega que le veo al juego, la cual no es precisamente pequeña y por eso no le doy un 10 e incluso podría darle un 8,5: el desarrollo de la historia y las historias como tal. Es un desarrollo que, pese a ser totalmente abierto, es extremadamente repetitivo: capitulo tras capitulo, lo único que cambia es la historia, todos los capítulos son más o menos iguales y eso se nota y puede acabar cansando. Además, las historias son casi todas demasiado simples y en ningún caso se entrelazan entre sí, eso si, hay historia en común, la historia del mundo y ciertos detalles que son comunes para todos, pero ninguna historia se comunica con ninguna otra. Además muchos capítulos están vacíos de contenido, dicho de otra forma: no cuentan nada de la historia del personaje. No obstante, he de decir que las historias en general son MUY emotivas y, aún siendo muy simples, llegan a calar profundo e incluso a poner delante ciertos dilemas morales muy interesantes.
    Personalmente me molesta bastante más lo repetitivo que se hace el desarrollo del juego que la historias, ya que, aun siendo sencillas, son muy emotivas como ya he dicho.

    En conclusión: A pesar de su repetitivo desarrollo y sus simples historias, absolutamente todo lo demás compensa con creces. El sabor de boca que te deja el juego al final no podía ser más satisfactorio. Algunas personas se extrañaban de que este juego pudiera costar 60 euros de lanzamiento, como buen Triple A que es, al considerar que los gráficos no están a la altura. Pues bien, es jugar al juego en profundidad y darte cuenta de que algo así no se logra con un presupuesto bajo. Yo, personalmente pienso que todo lo que no se ha dedicado al apartado gráfico del juego, se ha dedicado a todo lo demás, especialmente la banda sonora, que cuesta creer que sea tan impresionante. Octopath Traveler es una obra maestra que cualquier fan de los JRPGs debería jugar. En esta generación en la que estamos, pocos JRPGs están a la altura.    … Expand
  39. 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
  40. Renzokuken
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    An absolutely phenomenal release from Square-Enix and proof that traditional turn-based JRPG's can still perform. Octopath traveller is unusual in that it sheds the typical large overarching narrative in order to tell 8 isolated and simpler but still endearing stories. While your 8 party members work together in combat their stories are their own with a few overlapping plot points thatAn absolutely phenomenal release from Square-Enix and proof that traditional turn-based JRPG's can still perform. Octopath traveller is unusual in that it sheds the typical large overarching narrative in order to tell 8 isolated and simpler but still endearing stories. While your 8 party members work together in combat their stories are their own with a few overlapping plot points that come together at the end. The lack of inter-character interaction is lessened by skit scenes but it still seems strange to be playing a party that doesn't interact like a party, that being said the quality on show here more than offsets this one issue.

    The soundtrack is absolutely incredible and one of the best I've heard in a decade. Combat takes what the studio developed with bravely default, slightly reduces the amount of different jobs, but gives us a ton of additional strategy with the break system. The 2D-HD graphics are both nostalgic and technically impressive at the same time. Voice acting is surprisingly on point, although H'annit's mannerisms leave something to be desired. All in all, if you're a turn-based JRPG fan, this is a must buy, and I hope Square-Enix takes note of it's success.    … Expand
  41. AdmZero
    Jul 22, 2018
    9
    This game is not made for everyone, is made for fans of the JRPG genre, if you are a fan of games like FF VI, Chrono Trigger, Lufia, Golden Sun, Terranigma, Tales of Phantasia, etc, then you will love this game. If you complain about something like the amount of fights or the graphics then you buyed the wrong game and the JRPG genre is not for you. Get information before buying a game.This game is not made for everyone, is made for fans of the JRPG genre, if you are a fan of games like FF VI, Chrono Trigger, Lufia, Golden Sun, Terranigma, Tales of Phantasia, etc, then you will love this game. If you complain about something like the amount of fights or the graphics then you buyed the wrong game and the JRPG genre is not for you. Get information before buying a game. Also the differents characters with one own history for each one is not something new, if you liked this premise I suggest you to play Seiken Densetsu 3 (Secret of Mana 2)… Expand
  42. 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 :)
  43. BrushedRed
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    Had this since its release date and was going to let it soak in before reviewing. Glad I did as my thoughts changed a lot since I first played. I wasn’t necessarily disappointed by it at first, but I thought it wasn’t exactly as deep as I wanted it to be. It also felt more meandering at the beginning as well and combat was a little longer than I wanted it to be, and I felt a lack ofHad this since its release date and was going to let it soak in before reviewing. Glad I did as my thoughts changed a lot since I first played. I wasn’t necessarily disappointed by it at first, but I thought it wasn’t exactly as deep as I wanted it to be. It also felt more meandering at the beginning as well and combat was a little longer than I wanted it to be, and I felt a lack of coverage.

    All these things kinda changed upon completing the game. I think overall it took me about 90-95 hours to complete the whole thing. The characters are great. The combat improved substantially upon unlocking secondary jobs, which allowed more coverage and made fights feel more even. And obviously this is one of the most beautiful games I’ve ever played. Graphically it is phenomenal and I feel it will age very well in that regard.

    If I had one gripe, it would be the connectivity of the stories. Yeah, taking on the optional final boss does give a little insight into how they’re connected but it is still kind of a stretch, and still is only optional. Each of the stories are good, but it’s really hard to believe that a whole party is working together in them. You fight with them but no character ever really bleeds over into another’s story. I found this to be mildly disappointing but overall didn’t change my views of the game majorly, it just is what kept it from a 10 in my book.

    Other than that I can say it is one of the best games I’ve ever played, in most other aspects. The character customization is deep, the combat is more like a complex puzzle, the stories are interesting and have depth, but wrap up just before overstaying their welcome. And the world is quite big despite being linear. I feel the game is worth it’s price tag for sure. Just wish we’d have more character interaction.

    If you’re feeling like it’s a bit of a drag at the beginning, just stick with it. The first 10 hours are the hardest to get through, but after that it is such a joy to play. Loved how long it actually is. Felt I got my money’s worth    … Expand
  44. Rawnchie14
    Jul 14, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is fantastic, in almost every regard. There are periods of grind, which you can expect from turn based RPGs, but that has always been my bag - so take into account your personal preferences here. The battle system starts off relatively simple and straight-forward, however the game becomes more elaborate as the enemy parties have varied and mixed up vulnerabilities and attack patterns - that you will be putting more thought into how you use your BP more and more as your reach later chapters. Which gets me to the story.

    The individual stories are very interesting, as are the characters you enlist and follow along with. Now - while that is true, this leads me to the one (and probably only) main issue I have with the game. The characters rarely interact with one another. Loose ties until later in the game, which seems odd in the early chapters. Just a band of strangers helping each other out or something? But it gets better - I promise (maybe a mild spoiler, I guess).

    Additionally, I have to comment on the fact that the Voice acting is standout excellent - an A+ effort for the western release, wish this much effort was put into all VA for Japanese imports. It must be lauded.    … Expand
  45. JulianPope
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    An SNES RPG classic made for Switch, will make you feel like you’re playing in your childhood bedroom.
  46. 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
  47. night4
    Jul 20, 2018
    9
    Pros:

    - MUSIC - Graphics, in general - Writing - Combat - Voice acting Cons: - Blurry foreground items - Losing reputation in town is kind of annoying So far, I'm extremely impressed and it's even better than I thought it was going to be. They really listened to all the feedback from the demo and changed everything about it that wasn't great. Edit: 50 hours in, and I    Pros:

    - MUSIC
    - Graphics, in general
    - Writing
    - Combat
    - Voice acting

    Cons:

    - Blurry foreground items
    - Losing reputation in town is kind of annoying

    So far, I'm extremely impressed and it's even better than I thought it was going to be. They really listened to all the feedback from the demo and changed everything about it that wasn't great.

    Edit: 50 hours in, and I just wanted to update to say that my opinion hasn't changed one bit. I'm still loving it and I have a lot more to do! The battles, especially boss battles, become even more interesting later on. Each one is like a puzzle to solve.    … Expand
  48. 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.
  49. anfil18
    Aug 4, 2018
    9
    Para mi uno de los mejores juegos del año. Rol como los de antes con muchas horas de juego, el combate a turnos es genial, rompiendo las debilidades del rival para aturdirles, con un sistema de numero de golpes. La ambientacion del mapa con todos sus lugares, mazmorras monstruos imposibles y por su puesto los 8 personajes cada uno con su rol e historia, hacen que este juego recuerde alPara mi uno de los mejores juegos del año. Rol como los de antes con muchas horas de juego, el combate a turnos es genial, rompiendo las debilidades del rival para aturdirles, con un sistema de numero de golpes. La ambientacion del mapa con todos sus lugares, mazmorras monstruos imposibles y por su puesto los 8 personajes cada uno con su rol e historia, hacen que este juego recuerde al genero de rol de hace años. Y por su puesto su banda sonora que es una delicia. Bravo por nintendo.… Expand
  50. 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
  51. YuuSato12
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    Una música bellisima, personajes interesantes, un modo de juego con variaciones distintas a otros clásicos, los gráficos pixelados le quedan de lujo con ese 2D.
  52. Zurce
    Oct 12, 2018
    9
    Un sistema de combate muy funcional y una banda sonora atrapante hacen de Otopath Traveler una opcion muy a tener en cuenta para los amantes del genero (sobre todo para los que crecimos con el) Sus 8 caminos narran las historias personales de nuestros protagonistas, no esperes una epica aventura en la que el fin es salvar el mundo son relatos mas pequeños unidos por un fino hilo el cual siUn sistema de combate muy funcional y una banda sonora atrapante hacen de Otopath Traveler una opcion muy a tener en cuenta para los amantes del genero (sobre todo para los que crecimos con el) Sus 8 caminos narran las historias personales de nuestros protagonistas, no esperes una epica aventura en la que el fin es salvar el mundo son relatos mas pequeños unidos por un fino hilo el cual si has estado atento durante la aventura podrás encontrar.… Expand
  53. jcolin
    Jul 27, 2018
    9
    Phenomenal RPG with an amazing soundtrack and retro graphics that somehow seem more beautiful than the latest triple A title. 8 Seperate stories and characters, you can pick and choose which ones to do. Some had me on the verge of tearing up while others...not so much.
    Alfyn's story in particular was a snoozefest for me while Primroses had me all emotional. The mechanics are solid and    Phenomenal RPG with an amazing soundtrack and retro graphics that somehow seem more beautiful than the latest triple A title. 8 Seperate stories and characters, you can pick and choose which ones to do. Some had me on the verge of tearing up while others...not so much.
    Alfyn's story in particular was a snoozefest for me while Primroses had me all emotional. The mechanics are solid and deliver a great turn based rpg. The progression is pretty fun, but I would have prefered if it were deeper. If each job had split off into two advanced jobs and you had to choose which one to advance to, that would have been great. Not only would have their been more jobs, as I finished the game long not needing jp, but it would have deeper customization options. The dancer could advance to either assassin or necromancer (physical burst damage or dark magic). There also could have been a better end game. As it is, I think *slight spoiler* there is just one dungeon. A whole post game main quest chain would have really let you make use of *slight spoiler* those 4 jobs you can unlock.    … Expand
  54. Geminorum
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    Great game, Ost, characters, and the graphic is awesome and nostalgic, i love it as much as possibile. Shame on that noob called zephir93, report him, it's a sony fanboy looking from how many nintendo games has voted with 0.
  55. 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.
  56. Greenhearth
    Jul 22, 2018
    9
    Juego muy recomendable, muchísimas horas de diversión rememorando gráficos de corte clásico, podría ser perfecta secuela para Final Fantasy VI, para los fans de los JRPG este es tu juego, combates frenéticos, duraderos y apasionantes.
    Las historias de los personajes no tienen ningún desperdicio.
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. Jax360
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    Presentation. 10/10
    Graphics TV. 9/10
    Graphics Handheld. 9/10
    Music. 10/10
    Controls. 10/10
    Fun-factor. 9/10
    Score. 9/10

    one of the best JRPGs in years with many new formulas.
  61. toonlinkman
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    Great game. The character stories and skills are diverse and interesting. The combat is interesting and not too overwhelming hence good for a JRPG beginner. It is just a shame they didn't do this game justice and went for modern 3D graphics. I keep trying to move the camera to see better but can't. But regardless this is a great game with over 100 hours of content. I would recommend thisGreat game. The character stories and skills are diverse and interesting. The combat is interesting and not too overwhelming hence good for a JRPG beginner. It is just a shame they didn't do this game justice and went for modern 3D graphics. I keep trying to move the camera to see better but can't. But regardless this is a great game with over 100 hours of content. I would recommend this a day one buy and another exclusive reason to own a Switch.… Expand
  62. flowbeus
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    I have now completed this game (all 8 character chapters) and am compelled to write a review. I don't play many RPGs often, mostly since I don't have the time, but also because I find many RPGs to be too repetitive or bogged down with lots of chaff.

    I really enjoyed Octopath Traveler, it's incredible. PROS: - The gameplay is in general outstanding. - The combat system is great    I have now completed this game (all 8 character chapters) and am compelled to write a review. I don't play many RPGs often, mostly since I don't have the time, but also because I find many RPGs to be too repetitive or bogged down with lots of chaff.

    I really enjoyed Octopath Traveler, it's incredible.

    PROS:

    - The gameplay is in general outstanding.

    - The combat system is great and adds some interesting strategy. Battles are often engaging, there are real decisions to make involving when to use BP, whether to cast status effects, or when to use Steal or Collect commands.

    - Outfitting the party is a lot of fun, choosing which characters, equipment, jobs and skills to use to create a balanced or focused mix. There are a lot of choices to make, but there are only 10 or so stats that can be affected. The process was always fun, and never felt "fiddly" or confusing.

    - The graphics are fantastic, the world map, character art, diverse monsters, backgrounds, boss art, dynamic atmosphere effects, etc, etc are all completely awesome, it's a gorgeous game.

    - The voice acting is good to great. I've heard some bad voice acting in the past and thought that this voice acting was fine. The key problem in general with voice acting is when it takes you out of the experience because it's bad or over the top, but that happened very rarely for me with this game. There is quite a lot of voice acting in this game and I'm glad they have it in there, it really does add a lot to the experience.

    - The music is exceptional and there is a lot of it, I didn't really get bored of the battle music. There are multiple boss and battle musics so that helps.

    - The stories are good to great. Each character has 4 chapters (Which each take 1-2 hours each). In each you have to travel to a town on the overworld, advance the story in each town, go through a dungeon level, and defeat a boss. Each of these 4 steps can take 15-30 minutes. It's a bit formulaic, but each chapter feels a lot different than the last, as each character advances on their journey. Most of the chapter stories are quite engaging, and there are only a couple that I thought were a bit odd, or somewhat unresolved. I personally love the "16-bit theater" which is a bit exaggerated, and I thought the writing was really good.

    CONS:

    [Edit: I have played beyond the 8 main stories and completed more side quests, and as a result I need to remove some of the Cons from the list!]

    - The side quests have issues. It's too easy to complete some of the NPC side quests inadvertently without reading any of the dialog. I often complete them unintentionally without knowing it. Side quests should require some kind of purposeful action by the player. Other side quests are extremely ambiguous, sometimes you have to travel to a certain person in a specific town, but there are 24 towns! I didn't know I'd have to be taking notes on every NPC in every town so I'd know which of the hundreds of villagers to talk to for a given situation. There needs to be better hints than what is recorded in each Journal entry.

    - I actually didn't have to grind for the entire main game, which was fine, but it meant that I was a little overpowered for the entire 2nd half of the game, it wasn't a big deal, but I was looking for a little more challenge towards the end.

    - More meaningful inter-character interactions would have been good.

    Not much else to say, I really enjoyed the whole experience, it took about 90 hours or so and I still have a bunch of post-game side quest dungeons to explore.    … Expand
  63. 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.
  64. NouZeM
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    Actualmente el mejor JRPG que tiene Nintendo Switch.
    Recomendadisimo. Rico en gameplay, elementos e historia.
    Must it en toda regla
  65. iqreyesg
    Aug 3, 2018
    9
    The history of each traveler sometimes it's not interesting, but the game is beautiful. Intense RPG battles, excellent music and a good world to explore. I recommend for all RPG old genere fans.
  66. Pringle31
    Jul 17, 2018
    9
    It would be 10 if there was a better quest journal and map. Story and combat are really good.
  67. 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
  68. chefi984
    Jul 14, 2018
    9
    Llevo nada mas 8 horas mas las 3 que pude probar en la demo.
    Debo de decir que el juego desde el minuto uno la banda sonora te da una inmersión de juego perfecta, cada aventura de los 8 protagonistas de este juego se remarca y caracteriza con sus propias sintonias
    Las historias/narrativas de juego muy buenas, tienen profundidad pero cabe decir que no es una mega novela shakespeareriana.    Llevo nada mas 8 horas mas las 3 que pude probar en la demo.
    Debo de decir que el juego desde el minuto uno la banda sonora te da una inmersión de juego perfecta, cada aventura de los 8 protagonistas de este juego se remarca y caracteriza con sus propias sintonias
    Las historias/narrativas de juego muy buenas, tienen profundidad pero cabe decir que no es una mega novela shakespeareriana.
    El sistema de combate es muy dinámico, engancha.
    Este juego se nota que se ha hecho con mucho mimo y detalle, tiene esa magia de antaño que hacia años que no lo veía en un RPG.
    Le pongo un 9 de score por mantener y respetar la media que se merece el producto, pero no le voy a poner nota aquí en el comentario; lo bueno de este juego es que la demo esta en la eshop de Nintendo y de ahí aunque os haya dado mi opinión, si lo jugáis podréis llegar a vuestras propias conclusiones antes de realizar la compra de este juego.
    Para mi, un imprescindible para la Switch    … Expand
  69. Emmett601
    Nov 5, 2018
    9
    I love this game to death, but I don't think I could let myself give it a 10/10 due to the occasional sour taste in mouth moments between some stories and the ultimately repetitive side quests, but damn if I do not love the world, characters, and combat. There's fun things to find like the jobs and each boss is different from the last with fun and different job combinations. I loved justI love this game to death, but I don't think I could let myself give it a 10/10 due to the occasional sour taste in mouth moments between some stories and the ultimately repetitive side quests, but damn if I do not love the world, characters, and combat. There's fun things to find like the jobs and each boss is different from the last with fun and different job combinations. I loved just finding a new town and learning what the people were like and learning more about the world.… Expand
  70. ReyalsfoSwodahs
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    Octopath Traveler is a return to those "good ole days" of gaming. When presented with an idea to tackle eight stories in one game, Octopath rises to the occasion and succeeds in many ways. This is a must-buy for JRPG fans!
  71. Yisumi
    Jul 14, 2018
    9
    Exelente juego, mecanicas muy bien trabajadas, una historia que te motiva a seguir jugando, una música de ensueño, mejores aspectos por una parte. Si bien es cierto el juego es muy bueno existen ciertos detalles, que son parte de este tipo de juego pero considero que se podrían tomar o dar de otra manera, es el grindeo que se vuelve esencial al momento de tener que avanzar, ya sea porExelente juego, mecanicas muy bien trabajadas, una historia que te motiva a seguir jugando, una música de ensueño, mejores aspectos por una parte. Si bien es cierto el juego es muy bueno existen ciertos detalles, que son parte de este tipo de juego pero considero que se podrían tomar o dar de otra manera, es el grindeo que se vuelve esencial al momento de tener que avanzar, ya sea por subir nivel u obtener dinero, esto en muchas ocaciones aleja a los jugadores que buscan una experiencia mas balanceada.… Expand
  72. Safeonblock
    Jul 16, 2018
    9
    A breath of fresh air in an action RPG dominated time. Square found a way to write a love letter to 90's JRPG fans. Innovative combat, wonderful music, and a colorful cast make Octopath Travelers a great addition to JPRG fans and Switch owners alike.
  73. Alasor
    Jul 16, 2018
    9
    Octobopath Traveler was always going to receive a high rating from me. Why? Because this proves that a game can still have the old school RPG mechanics and still be an awesome game even with the oldschool graphics to go along with it. Seems like Square Enix is convinced that graphics and contstant action are the only way to go which has completely ruined the Final Fantasy series for me asOctobopath Traveler was always going to receive a high rating from me. Why? Because this proves that a game can still have the old school RPG mechanics and still be an awesome game even with the oldschool graphics to go along with it. Seems like Square Enix is convinced that graphics and contstant action are the only way to go which has completely ruined the Final Fantasy series for me as it just turns out to be a terrible action game labeled as a Final Fantasy. There are only two complaints I have about this game. The first problem is that all the weapon sprites look exactly the same and this really bothers me for some reason but not a big issue for most people. The second problem is that the characters really have no interaction between them for most of the game. Its like they just travel together for no reason and ignore the fact that others exist when going through their stories. Other than that, I am loving the fact that I get a new turn based RPG instead of having to replay old PS1 and PS2 games to get a great RPG playthrough. Well done and I hope this sparks the return of turn based combat that never really needed to go in the first place.… Expand
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. Tobiasfjelds
    Sep 28, 2018
    9
    Man, where can I even start with this? This game is truly amazing! At first I wasn't interested in it, and I thought it was way too expensive, but then I tried out the demo, and 30 minutes in, I wanted to buy the game! When it comes to RPGs, I'm usually the kind of guy who finds it fun, until I have to farm! There's not that much farming in this game, which makes me love this game so much!Man, where can I even start with this? This game is truly amazing! At first I wasn't interested in it, and I thought it was way too expensive, but then I tried out the demo, and 30 minutes in, I wanted to buy the game! When it comes to RPGs, I'm usually the kind of guy who finds it fun, until I have to farm! There's not that much farming in this game, which makes me love this game so much!

    Seriously, buy this game! It's worth the money! If you're unsure about buying it, try out the demo! It gives you 3 whole hours to play the game!

    I've already played over 25 hours, and I'm not even done yet!

    PROS:
    Amazing stories! (Which almost has me to tears, and to the edge of the seat!)
    Great graphics
    Great combat system
    Decent voice acting
    Great world (open world too)
    Amazing music! (My favourite has to be the battle theme!)
    A lot of play time!

    CONS

    There are side-quests in the game that are hard to understand. A character just tells you something, and gives you no hints whatsoever!

    The way H'aanit talks :/    … Expand
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. DeesDees
    Sep 2, 2018
    9
    My boyfriend bought this game, so I've mostly watched some gameplay. I don't really like the graphics, but my boyfriend can talk normally with me while playing it, so I like the game!
  83. Aciel85
    Aug 9, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Have had 60+ hours on this game. reaching the final part of the game. here is my review:
    Pros
    - Very good gameplay
    - Caters to what JRPG fans have been wanting
    - Individually, storyline is magnificent for each of the 8 travelers
    - Addictive, at least for the initial 30-40hours
    - Great music

    Cons
    - As what some may have mentioned, the storyline tries very hard to interconnect all 8 characters.
    however they are only barely connected. Even after doing all the subquests after completion as well as final dungeon (spoiler)
    - difficulty is decent.
    - A little bit of repetitiveness throughout the completion of quests & character storylines.
    - Background blur/graphics can take abit used to.. can sometimes confuse the player as to where to advance.

    Hopefully they will improve on the cons of the game. There is room for improvement but this game is one of the best if not the best switch games.    … Expand
  84. the_bearded_red
    Aug 13, 2018
    9
    This is the first JRPG I've really played, and after about 10 hours in I can honestly say it's one of the most fun games I own. The graphics, audio, fighting mechanics are all amazing. The stories can sometimes get a bit too wordy for my taste, but overall they are interesting enough. The fact that the characters do not really interact doesn't bother me at all.

    Overall, very solid game    This is the first JRPG I've really played, and after about 10 hours in I can honestly say it's one of the most fun games I own. The graphics, audio, fighting mechanics are all amazing. The stories can sometimes get a bit too wordy for my taste, but overall they are interesting enough. The fact that the characters do not really interact doesn't bother me at all.

    Overall, very solid game and definitely worth the money/time.    … Expand
  85. kodemcm
    Aug 28, 2018
    9
    An absolute joy to play. If you like JRPGs this game is right up your alley. The voice acting is so bad at points that it is perfect. The battle system is ridiculously addictive.
  86. Brettsinc
    Sep 9, 2018
    9
    Great mix of old-school pixel art and modern special visual effects.
    As expected for a Japanese RPG, lots of grinding, but the new combat system compensates nicely.
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. Taira
    Jan 10, 2019
    9
    One of the best JRPGs in existence, proving the genre i=is far from dead and the game is more than just a throwback
    Pros:
    - Beautiful art style - Fun, tactical combat system - Diverse set of intriguing characters - Plenty of gameplay Cons: - I wish there was more character interaction - ALOT of random battles can be annoying 100% worth a buy, you won't regret it, the game is    One of the best JRPGs in existence, proving the genre i=is far from dead and the game is more than just a throwback
    Pros:
    - Beautiful art style
    - Fun, tactical combat system
    - Diverse set of intriguing characters
    - Plenty of gameplay

    Cons:
    - I wish there was more character interaction
    - ALOT of random battles can be annoying

    100% worth a buy, you won't regret it, the game is really fun and it's easy to get lost in it because of how dramtic and interesting the character's storylines are aswell (I recommend starting as Tressa)    … Expand
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. wJamesmci
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    One of the best modern RPGs I've ever played. A complete experience with all the story and characters :)
  100. 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
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#51 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#5 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#5 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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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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