Octopath Traveler

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8.4

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  1. battleTerror
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    Nice! This game is something quite unique and a real selling point for the Switch this summer. It looks and sounds fantastic and even though I’ve only played 5 hours I feel compelled to carrying on with this. I’m not really big on JRPGs but the nostalgia and style of this game will appeal to all, not just the 16bit generations.
  2. Sinloth
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    While I haven't finished the game quite yet, I already found much appreciation for what Octopath Traveler has done. I've started with Olberic and I am happy with the choice, but i really enjoy how your fighting style and strategy gets complimented by the other members who gradually join your party. I especially find it endearing that the individual plots are closer to contemporary storiesWhile I haven't finished the game quite yet, I already found much appreciation for what Octopath Traveler has done. I've started with Olberic and I am happy with the choice, but i really enjoy how your fighting style and strategy gets complimented by the other members who gradually join your party. I especially find it endearing that the individual plots are closer to contemporary stories although some might argue they are not very original, I enjoy them so far.

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

    Soundtrack is also incredibly good!

    10/10    … Expand
  3. Takeru88
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    A beautiful game! Thanks Square for give us a retro J-rpg in 2018. It's a great story and good characters and these things, along with the music, was the keys that convinced me that this game was a master piece.
  4. TheVJ
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    If you're looking for a good old JRPG that hits all the right spots yet also tries something new (eight unique stories with not a lot of intertwining) then this is your game. It looks absolutely beautiful, has a very fun and in-depth turn based combat system and will bring you right back to the good old Chrono Trigger/FFVI/etc. days.

    Superb English voice overs as well by the way!
  5. kazuki1866
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Octopath Traveler me ha devuelto la ilusion que habia perdido por los JRPG, es un juego que te atrapa en las fascinantes historias de los 8 protagonistas y un sistema de combate adictivo, es una joya lo recomiendo 100 %.
  6. Gnork
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    I normally do not write reviews, but Octopath Traveler is simply so good that I have to say it is my Game of the Year for the Nintendo Switch!

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

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

    The only negative is the story, which I must admit that I skip. I am not really a big fan of story, the gameplay is what makes this game great for me.    … Expand
  7. Goalzzz
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    I have played the Demo and The Prologue. In my entire life I have played a lot of JRPGs, the new and the old, where they are all great games. What I liked about Octopath Traveler is a mix between the new and old JRPG. People who loved Bravely Default will love this game because this game does it better in many ways in terms of story telling and exploration. The Story is truly one ofI have played the Demo and The Prologue. In my entire life I have played a lot of JRPGs, the new and the old, where they are all great games. What I liked about Octopath Traveler is a mix between the new and old JRPG. People who loved Bravely Default will love this game because this game does it better in many ways in terms of story telling and exploration. The Story is truly one of the best and offers Eight different stories where so far I have completed only two.… Expand
  8. IrresitableTom
    Jul 23, 2018
    10
    Beautiful to look at beautiful to listen to, Octopath Traveler is something special on the Switch. Originally when I heard that the stories don't converge into one giant story I was a little apprehensive about this title but took the plunge anyways - and I am so happy I did. AMAZING game! Battles are great, exploration is nice and this really does the older SNES RPGs I grew up with justice.
  9. Mrbuckminster
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    Ive waited a while on this game and boy has it lived up to the hype. Ive only put 10 hours into it so far but im absolutely loving it.
  10. TangoFan
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Better than Undertale
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    Undertale fans: O_O

    Undertale fans are shi*
  11. krulemuk
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    One of the best JRPGs I played so far and maybe the best game of this generation.
  12. Struyk
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    My favorite switch game right now, it's pretty much 8 jrpg games in one! Normally I don't even follow the story and just skip all text and cutscenes but these stories got me hooked from the start. Furthermore the game has awesome combat, art ( not graphics, ART ) and music. Most people can easily get 100+ hours out of this game!
  13. Kvr
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    Everyone has a story to be told,

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

    Octopath traveler is about life, every person in life has their own story to be told. In this game there are eight grand stories to be told, every single one of those stories has its own charm and own attraction. Also every npc you come across has their own stories be told in dialogue.
    The game has the charm of the jrpgs we come to love over the flow of time, but does it in a way that is new and fresh. Combine this with a great turnebased battle systeem, a breathing world and a really amazing artstyle and what we have then is a new classic the that can be called in the same breath as FF6, Chrono trigger , FF7,8,9 and lots of other classics. This game is a gem, don't believe those ignorent people that don't understand what makes a classical magical jrpg! If you have any love left in you for a Jrpgs then you need to experience this journey! This is truly a gem, and we need to support the developers for creating a game like this!    … Expand
  14. gq_foine
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    I have played the original Final Fantasy on NES. Since then I have played all the classic RPG- Chrono Trigger, FFVi, Secret Of Mania, Super Mario RPG, Breath of Fire. Fast forward 30yrs later and most games are Action and turnbase RPG aren’t as popular today. And with a 85hrs+ into the game this is just one of the best! The people who are saying they had to grind a lot haveI have played the original Final Fantasy on NES. Since then I have played all the classic RPG- Chrono Trigger, FFVi, Secret Of Mania, Super Mario RPG, Breath of Fire. Fast forward 30yrs later and most games are Action and turnbase RPG aren’t as popular today. And with a 85hrs+ into the game this is just one of the best! The people who are saying they had to grind a lot have ABSOLUTELY NO clue how to play the game.. The only grinding in the game is for the TRUE ending for the final boss. Otherwise going from one story to the next in the chapters very little grinding.... Most people are just frankly weak or lack of understanding of how turnbase games works..

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

    This game is engaging and absolutely addictive! Don’t listen to anyone who tries to downplay this game because there is no way this game deserves less than 9! Best RPG game for the NIntendo Switch in 2018!!!    … Expand
  15. megabear
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    More like a 9, but seeing the 0 ratings I'll balance against it and give it a boost.

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

    Having played medicore JRPG series such as YS and Tales, I got into this game with low expectations. The game turned out to be much better than I expected! Not as good as Persona 5 but definitely worth the cost at release, and I'm very cheap when it comes to games. I paid the full price knowing Nintendo games stay high for a lonnnngg time unless the game sucks. Anyway, highly recommended.    … Expand
  16. Fearsxt
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    A very good game. Hours and hours having fun.
    Just play it. It’s marvellous.
  17. blawren4
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Excellent game. More than a throwback to older RPGs. I'm taking my time to level up all of the characters simultaneously and the only "grinding" has been by treating this as an rpg and not using the fast travel system very much, so it doesn't feel like grinding. The battle system is well thought out. I cared about the characters and the stories are well designed.
  18. ShonenBat
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    12 Hrs de Juego y puedo decir que es el mejor RPG que he jugado desde el FF6, las batallas son divertidas, la música es gloriosa, la historia puede flaquear pero no cuenta, es opinión personal. Los gráficos son arte puro.
    No sé que más decir, es la perfección de un RPG clásico, es lo que todo los amantes de los RPG deseamos alguna vez.
  19. mfguevar123
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Como dijo el creador del videojuego. Es el sucesor espiritual de FINAL FANTASY 7. Para mi es el juego del año.
  20. BigEvilSquirrel
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    5 out of 5.
    Octopath Traveler takes much of what made old-school Final Fantasy great, gave the graphics a modern splash of paint while maintaining 16-bit era pixel art, and made the gameplay feel modern. Random battles exist, but learning weaknesses and learning when to implement a boost attack make each one more exciting that the Final Fantasy games of yesterday. While each character’s    5 out of 5.
    Octopath Traveler takes much of what made old-school Final Fantasy great, gave the graphics a modern splash of paint while maintaining 16-bit era pixel art, and made the gameplay feel modern. Random battles exist, but learning weaknesses and learning when to implement a boost attack make each one more exciting that the Final Fantasy games of yesterday. While each character’s story doesn’t intersect, they are interesting enough to entertain. Unlocking secondary jobs adds enough customization to keep things interesting as you can mix and match Support Skills to make some powerful characters. Despite not being Final Fantasy in name, it is a better than more recent entries in the series.    … Expand
  21. chronofantasy
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    First thing I have to address the negative comments. Like any game most just seem to be haters and want to see the game crash and burn for no apparent reason, so most of the negative 0 and 1 rating comments seem out of place and unnecessary. Example: Game has bad graphics for today's standards of games in 2018. --- PLEASE READ: Please do not give this game a 0 rating if you like the musicFirst thing I have to address the negative comments. Like any game most just seem to be haters and want to see the game crash and burn for no apparent reason, so most of the negative 0 and 1 rating comments seem out of place and unnecessary. Example: Game has bad graphics for today's standards of games in 2018. --- PLEASE READ: Please do not give this game a 0 rating if you like the music but do not like the game, 0 rating is if you hate absolutely everything in a game, liking the music or something in the game can easily bump it up a point or few, personally the music and exploration makes up 50% of this game I find, so that's an easy 5 points, but everyone's observations are different. Also, using poor/oudated GRAPHICs is a poor reason to automatically give the game a 0, otherwise undertale and all indie games released after 2000 should also receive 0 scores. At least be fair and give more reasons in a review on why you feel it deserves that 0 or 1 score.

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

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

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

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

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

    I think for a big JRPG fan like myself, especially a fan of older JRPGs, since I grew up with the SNES and PS1/PS2 JRPGs as a kid and teenager, this type of JRPG even in this day and age is a dream-type of JRPG to be made today. It's well worth the purchase.    … Expand
  22. Labrynna
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    Absolutely loved the game. It instantly brought me back to the sorrow-free days of my childhood I spent with my beloved Terranigma, Secret of Mana, Zelda, Lufia, etc. without feeling too old-school or boring. It's a bit sad the story (telling) does not change depending of who has joined your party but this nitpicking.
    I'm already excited for part 2.
  23. SuperRon
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    This is the golden sun of the switch.
    Remember when you played those old final fantasy game, and wished you could explore everything and uncover secrets by yourself? Well here you can from the very beginning, and much more!
    This is a Fantastic reimagining of the 16 bit era. Despite his look this game is actually doing something quite particular in it's structure, 8 differents heroes    This is the golden sun of the switch.
    Remember when you played those old final fantasy game, and wished you could explore everything and uncover secrets by yourself? Well here you can from the very beginning, and much more!

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

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

    The only potential negative is the quality of the dialogue which is not always very engaging with all the stories.    … Expand
  24. Lunamos
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    A love letter to JRPG. The graphics engine is gorgeous.

    The best part is the battle system. I've spent 60 hours on the game in 4 days. The 12 jobs matrix added so many possibilities to new builds for my characters, can't wait to test them on the true boss.
  25. Guscha
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    If you are a fan of classic turn based JRPGs like older Final Fantasy titles I can only recommend this game to you.

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

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

    TL;DR:

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

    If you are uncertain, don't forget that there is a downloadable demo in the eShop which you can play quite a bit.    … Expand
  26. katakwoi
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    Better than Persona 5+ FF XV+NNK2 and everything from sony playstation games. The reason why it was so good is because the game didn't treat you like an idiot like other JRPGS.
  27. Revalithechamp
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    If you are on the fence, ignore most of the negative reviews. Some of them can have fair critcisms but for the most part. They are from trolls that are either complaining about the graphics, or are upset about Octopath Traveler not being on PS4, Xbox One, or PC. Or people that only played the demo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    All in all, Octopath Traveler may have one or two gripes that can make the experience a bit less pleasant than expected, but its goods greatly outweigh the bads. Octopath allows you to make your own journey and do crazy things, this is truly a fantastic JRPG and I hope to see more turn-based titles in the future. There's also a good amount of post-game content. That's why I'm giving this game a 10/10.    … Expand
  28. dr0nzer
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    I wrote and deleted this review several times, no words can really do it justice! if you're a fan of the jRPG genre- looking for a classic game with some modern twists whilst still staying true to the roots that propelled the genre forward then this game is definitely a must have!
  29. ryudoshi
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Octopath Traveler is a brilliant masterpiece and a fresh take on classic jrpg style. Ignore the dumb trolls whining about graphics. It was mean to be to look this way. Pixel sprites with beautiful backgrounds and environments built in unreal engine 4. This game will be a nostalgic masterpiece remnant of Final Fantasy VI and Chrono Trigger. Over 100 hours of content if you do everything inOctopath Traveler is a brilliant masterpiece and a fresh take on classic jrpg style. Ignore the dumb trolls whining about graphics. It was mean to be to look this way. Pixel sprites with beautiful backgrounds and environments built in unreal engine 4. This game will be a nostalgic masterpiece remnant of Final Fantasy VI and Chrono Trigger. Over 100 hours of content if you do everything in the game. The musical score is epic.… Expand
  30. Valyrious
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It is without a doubt the best game on the Nintendo Switch at the moment, and the second best game of the year (trailing only God of War). This should be a console seller. You don't even have to be an old school RPG fan to appreciate what this game does.
  31. chepecarlos
    Aug 4, 2018
    10
    Casi 70 horas y super genial pode jugar con cada personaje y poder ir poco a poco viendo la historia y la forma de batalla es super interesante :)
  32. sonicpulsar
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    This is a true masterpiece JRPG with some of the most innovative and captivating graphics and effects I've seen (HD-2D). The story, voice acting, atmosphere and soundtrack are top-notch.
  33. katieelizabeth
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    This is the best RPG on Switch in 2018. I don't really get some of the professional critics... this game is a masterpiece. Everything is so polished, and the game is amazing at what it does. The sprite work is amazing, the environments and HD effects (like snow, water, sand) are absolutely gorgeous. The writing and voice acting (when it shows up) is very good. The sound track is really oneThis is the best RPG on Switch in 2018. I don't really get some of the professional critics... this game is a masterpiece. Everything is so polished, and the game is amazing at what it does. The sprite work is amazing, the environments and HD effects (like snow, water, sand) are absolutely gorgeous. The writing and voice acting (when it shows up) is very good. The sound track is really one of the best sound tracks of the year.

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

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

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

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

    This is easily going to end up somewhere in my top 10 games of the year. The game is awesome. And did I mention the soundtrack was the best this year? Seriously, that alone is a reason to play the game! It's that good!    … Expand
  34. Mrjayface
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    Love it. Great game. Haven’t played much of it eat but so far so good. Don’t like the graphics? Don’t buy it. You will have seen it before you bought it!
  35. riskman64
    Jul 20, 2018
    10
    Any fan of the RPG, especially JRPG, genre needs to play this game. The music, art style, and combat are all excellent. This game might feature the best turn-based combat I've ever played. The individual stories range from okay to captivating, but stellar voice acting makes even the less interesting stories worth going through.
  36. EpicGhost
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Soberbia bso, ambientación, narrativa, historias, dinamica.. Etc. Un JRPG del pasado (gráficos) con toques del presente JUST DO IT!!
  37. MarsCorialanus
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    Its story is great, good rpg game play, just a great experience especially for those who played these kinds of games in the past. Newcomers may find that there is lots of great stuff as well, though I wouldn't put too high of expectations on it.
  38. gilbertofp16
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    it is a game for a 10, I have already 11 hours playing and there is too much to do. Some of the histories are deep other not too much. The fighting systems is great and you need to play with strategy. The graphics don't bother me, but it could be better in big TVs. The music is one of the best aspects and also the art details in each town, make everything alive.
  39. MkSLee
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Played a fair amount of the game as of now. The character designs, stories, and graphics are what make Octopath Traveler the unique game that it is. I have yet to complete the entire game but I am excited to dive further into the game and learn more about the different paths you take within the game. A must have for any JRPG fan and I highly recommend giving this game a try (Try the demo)Played a fair amount of the game as of now. The character designs, stories, and graphics are what make Octopath Traveler the unique game that it is. I have yet to complete the entire game but I am excited to dive further into the game and learn more about the different paths you take within the game. A must have for any JRPG fan and I highly recommend giving this game a try (Try the demo) even if you haven't played/like JRPGs. I'm sure it'll change your mind. A great quality game from a great quality company. Hope to see more gems like this in the future.… Expand
  40. rhoxwen
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    One of the best Switch's games right now, excelent storyline, deep and joyful combat system and full of great RPG elemnts. If you're a fan of the 16 bit era you'll love the art style, combined with 3D elements. If you liked the demo, go for it!
  41. wolfie79
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    I don't like JRPG normally, they tend to stretch out and the format I just don't like. And I hate retro games in 8/16 bit style. I didn't like Persona 5 or Shovel Knight for instance. But this... I'm 25 hours in and I can just sit and think to my self: "I love this game". The graphics are amazing, the music is incredible, the writing is sublime and I always forget stories in games andI don't like JRPG normally, they tend to stretch out and the format I just don't like. And I hate retro games in 8/16 bit style. I didn't like Persona 5 or Shovel Knight for instance. But this... I'm 25 hours in and I can just sit and think to my self: "I love this game". The graphics are amazing, the music is incredible, the writing is sublime and I always forget stories in games and phase out but this manages to hook me and I remember things I normally shouldn't. And I LOVE that the stories doesn't connect, the characters still interact, but there isn't as much connection and therefore I can take one story at a time. And I absolutely love that! Wish more games could do that. To me this is a 10/10 so far, and I hope other game developers take after these guys. If you're hesitant since you're normally not into JRPG, I'd say this one is by far your best bet.… Expand
  42. nyylpk
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    El rpg perfecto para la época en la que estamos, Buena música, buena historia, buen sistema de combate, recomiendo la compra a todo el mundo que le gusten los rpg. El añadido de jugarlo en la switch es lo que lo hace único. Recomendaría compra una Nintendo switch solo para jugar este juego
  43. Strangedream
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    Legendary game. Graphics are on a next level gorgeous, character design is compelling, magnificent sceneries, and well-worked combat system.
  44. MadBert91
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Qué joya de videojuego. Cada día descubro algo nuevo que me encanta. Ese componente estratégico bien valanceado para poder hacer frente a los enemigos. Es una compra obligatoria en Switch.
  45. CyberRobotnix
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Best turn based RPG of 2018 thus far. 10/10 should play again. Oh btw it's only on the Switch unfortunately.
  46. ace1325
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    love there is a new 16 bit jrpg game out again

    the soundtrack and combat is so brilliant
  47. Modofrodo
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    A fantastic game which brings the look and feel of classic JRPGs into the modern era. The graphics, music and setting in which the 8 unique stories take place is well done and polished. If your into the SNES style RPGs of old, this game is a must buy. Highly recommended
  48. ProfMicropagos
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    Octopath Traveler es un juego excepcional en todos y cada uno de sus apartados, una obra (casi) maestra que nos recuerda por qué los que crecimos entre píxeles y música midi sentimos tanto arraigo por los videojuegos capaces de contar historias a pesar de la tecnología, y no estrictamente por ella. Su narrativa no es para todo el mundo, pues apunta en todo momento a lo íntimo y jamás a loOctopath Traveler es un juego excepcional en todos y cada uno de sus apartados, una obra (casi) maestra que nos recuerda por qué los que crecimos entre píxeles y música midi sentimos tanto arraigo por los videojuegos capaces de contar historias a pesar de la tecnología, y no estrictamente por ella. Su narrativa no es para todo el mundo, pues apunta en todo momento a lo íntimo y jamás a lo absoluto; no hay épica en un sentido convencional y quizá eso pueda jugarle en contra, pero no es algo que a título personal me haya mermado el disfrute de conocer a estos ocho personajes y a todos los secundarios de peso que hay en este mundo concebido por Acquire y Square Enix. Sus combates son sencillos de entender y aunque no difíciles de dominar, sí que cuentan con estrategia y una base detrás suficientemente sólida como para que encontremos desafíos a la altura. La posibilidad de elección, exploración única por ciudades e interacción con NPC, la riqueza de su acabado artístico y excelsa banda sonora... todo en Octopath Traveler es sencillamente sobresaliente. ¿Es un juego perfecto? En absoluto. Y no le hace falta. Porque de las imperfecciones nace el triunfo del que es, desde ya, el mejor JRPG puro que ha producido Square Enix desde que hizo efectiva su fusión hace ya más de década y media. Y ya es curioso que haya coincidido en el tiempo con el lanzamiento en Switch del extraordinario The World Ends With You, que saldrá este otoño en el sistema híbrido de Nintendo. Uno que si amas el género y aún no tienes... deberías comenzar a plantearte adquirir cuanto antes. A fin de cuentas, no todos los días sale al mercado un juego como el que tenemos entre manos. Es lo bonito, y único, de lo excepcional.… Expand
  49. aztimh
    Aug 26, 2018
    10
    Favourite Switch game of 2018 so far! Amazing for anyone who has enjoyed the classic Square JRPGs like Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy 6. Music is godlike and worth the price of the game alone. I played 90 hours in my first play through. Can’t recommend this enough!
  50. ecao
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is probably my favorite switch game. I did not expect this game to be such a blast. I loved the stories, the side quests, and bosses. A lot of people complained that this game was repetitive, but I would disagree. Each boss brings in a mechanic, and the towns are all unique. Each story seems to be completely unrelated at first, but in truth they are all connected by the (Spoilers) final dungeon. Its funny how this game came to be the best game I've ever played in my life, beating other switch titles such as Super Mario Odyssey and others by several miles.… Expand
  51. Alexandresouza
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    Um RPG excelente, me remete a minha adolescência, época que joguei os melhores RPG da minha vida.
  52. Enkindled
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    Note that I have 100h into this game right now, so I can review it. This is on my list of all times favorite RPGs. This game is marvelous in numerous ways that I`ll talk about. I have no idea how someone can give a negative review of it. I played so many JRPG in my lifetime that I have a gigantic list to compare this game too. In a nutshell, Octopath Traveler is JRPG at its finest.
    - Just    Note that I have 100h into this game right now, so I can review it. This is on my list of all times favorite RPGs. This game is marvelous in numerous ways that I`ll talk about. I have no idea how someone can give a negative review of it. I played so many JRPG in my lifetime that I have a gigantic list to compare this game too. In a nutshell, Octopath Traveler is JRPG at its finest.
    - Just badass graphics. This game is made in the Unreal Engine and it just an eye feast;
    - Good characters. I can see how unique they are. The English voice actors are also pretty good;
    - Awesome individual stories, but you will see some problems here because the 8 stories do not truly connect. However, this does not cast any shadows in the whole experience. Actually, some people think this is bad, I don't. Here is why: This is one of the things that make Octopath unique. We are so used to see the "group of people that join forces to save the world" that we think it HAS to happen. It doesn't. You follow their individual stories and they are satisfying as a converging one;
    - Marvelous soundtrack. The soundtrack is perfectly chosen for each moment and it just carries you with all scenes;
    - Fun, addictive, awesome and perfect turn-based combat. If you played Bravely Default, you will see some similarities with some aspects of the combat. It is fast, but not too fast, it's beautiful, and each class is unique and badass.
    - Some people say that the characters do not interact: lies. They do interact a lot, but you need to trigger the conversation with the + button. Their dialogs are pretty good for this type of JRPG also.

    I truly have no complaints about this game. The individual stories are awesome and way more interesting that they look like when you start them. They have a proportional number of plot twists and they are filled with philosophical questions and good character motivations. They are emotional and exciting to finish. Whoever reads this, if you are a fan of JRPGs, or turn-based RPG, or phantasy games, this HAS to be on your list of games.    … Expand
  53. Framomi
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego precioso lleno de historias muy pulidas y preciosas, estilo artístico magnífico parece una obra de arte. Es sin duda un candado a GOTY 2018 . Enhorabuena… Expand
  54. johnseer
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Es un juego grandioso, diseñado con la formula que hace grande a un J-RPG, un juego que busca vender los mejor que puede ofrecer el genero con un estilo clásico, no hay innovación porque esa no es la intención del juego.
  55. Thiagosan
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    Octopath Traveler é um belo jogo que de alguma forma nunca se cansa. Ele tem um enredo labiríntico que bravamente tenta dar a oito personagens o mesmo alcance e desenvolvimento que oito protagonistas únicos receberiam em jogos menores. É também um jogo que bravamente faz da história tudo sobre esses personagens, com o mundo, por mais duro que seja, quase secundário à unidade insular e seusOctopath Traveler é um belo jogo que de alguma forma nunca se cansa. Ele tem um enredo labiríntico que bravamente tenta dar a oito personagens o mesmo alcance e desenvolvimento que oito protagonistas únicos receberiam em jogos menores. É também um jogo que bravamente faz da história tudo sobre esses personagens, com o mundo, por mais duro que seja, quase secundário à unidade insular e seus arcos individuais. Essa ambição é ainda mais impressionante porque o Octopath Traveler usa sprites. Pequenos personagens 2D formados por quadrados ainda menores. As pessoas precisam jogar este jogo apenas para perceber que nem tudo o que é espetacular precisa ser foto-real.… Expand
  56. Ixul54
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Creo que hay poco que reprocharle, solo me gustaria una interaccion entre los personajes, pero en todo lo demas resalta, amo este juego, su sistema de progresion, lo simple y lo complejas que son las batallas, su estilo audiovisual, me enamore de la banda sonora, es hermosaaaaa
  57. POLO97
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    Una puta obra de arte visual y artisticamente. Narrativas sobrias y interesantes. JRPG en estado puro con una banda sonora que se me a metido en la cabeza. Combate por turnos a lo classico, con impulso y ropturas, con ataques diferentes cada personaje. 8 personajes, 8 historias tu elijes cual es tu principal y quien te sigue. Elijes tu tu propio camino. Perfecto.
  58. Damien_82
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    This game is not only the reincarnation of all the best things that 16-Bit RPG heavens had to offer but an ETERNAL MASTERPIECE of the video games industry. Anyone alive should play that game as story, graphics, sound and gameplay mechanics are all flawless and so close to perfection, hardly seen in any game! Thank you team Octopath :)
  59. ANKPlays
    Aug 1, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the best JRPGS I've played.

    TV Graphics - 10/10 - The game looks outstanding, especially for a game that uses pixel art Handheld Graphics - 9/10 - obviously a downgrade from 1080p to 720p, but still looks great Sound - 10/10 - I would even listen to the music while not playing the game Characters - 10/10 - All beautifully designed and are distinct in their own way    Easily one of the best JRPGS I've played.

    TV Graphics - 10/10 - The game looks outstanding, especially for a game that uses pixel art
    Handheld Graphics - 9/10 - obviously a downgrade from 1080p to 720p, but still looks great
    Sound - 10/10 - I would even listen to the music while not playing the game
    Characters - 10/10 - All beautifully designed and are distinct in their own way
    Story - 10/10 - Although I expected 1 or 2 bad stories, due to their being 8 of them, all of them were captivating and fun to play through
    Gameplay - 10/10 - Fun to play. Not tedious. Great Mechanics. Perfect.
    Overall - 9.8/10 ---> 10/10

    Definitely a contender for other great JRPGs like Persona 5 and Xenoblade Chronicles 2.    … Expand
  60. Pakon
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Great story, amazing characters, easy-to-learn and unique gameplay. Highly recommended if you own a switch. A must-have game for switch owners and for both rpg fans and not. i'm not an rpg fan and I loved the game.
  61. Shade71
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Easily the best game on switch now. Probably the best game out now period. I can see this game selling more systems for Nintendo. The player progression, combat, and story are all top shelf and what you’d expect coming from square-enix. Non linear in that you can unlock characters in any order so if you prefer certain classes. Fast travel is also available. Don’t want to spoil anything soEasily the best game on switch now. Probably the best game out now period. I can see this game selling more systems for Nintendo. The player progression, combat, and story are all top shelf and what you’d expect coming from square-enix. Non linear in that you can unlock characters in any order so if you prefer certain classes. Fast travel is also available. Don’t want to spoil anything so if your a fan of rpg/jrpg this is a no brainer.… Expand
  62. Da3_who_knows
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I have played this game for about 40 hours, and I still have not finished it. It is simply amazing. For the first week I could not stop playing it. The music is amazing!!!! I spend about 10 minutes in each city just listening to music. The art style and game design are great. I like games that are designed like that, so I was enjoying every second of this game. Fortunately, I almost didn'tI have played this game for about 40 hours, and I still have not finished it. It is simply amazing. For the first week I could not stop playing it. The music is amazing!!!! I spend about 10 minutes in each city just listening to music. The art style and game design are great. I like games that are designed like that, so I was enjoying every second of this game. Fortunately, I almost didn't grind in this game, though I admit you are kinda forced to do that in Octopath Traveler. I personally did not think that that was a problem as I really liked the fighting system. So overall, If you saw trailer and you liked that that game go and buy it, if you are not a fan of RPG then think twice.… Expand
  63. Linsy
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    Lovely expansive game. A true masterpiece. The music is also the best in the industry (Just give the OST a shot!).
  64. Zangurak
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    This game is everything I wanted it to be and more. I love every single character in it and the battles are real fun. I was waiting for something like this since Final Fantasy X.
  65. LyteriaMakise
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    This is just for Tressa's story alone. It. Is. Fantastic. And already made the game worth buying, the music, combat, art, Tressa herself is just adorable and relatable, its just all wonderful and im excited to try the rest.
  66. LeGlove
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    An awaken dream !!!!
    I just finished it ! 100 hours of enjoyment...
    Beautiful, simple, old school, awesome melodies, well written, relaxing and very moral too !
    DA GAME OF THE YEAR !!!!
    Simple as that !
  67. Solidsnake777
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Best game on switch and on any system right now. You get that feeling of playing an old school rpg but one made for modern times. Everything is just good the music the combat and the eight stories. So far this is the game of the year in 2018.
  68. richyrich000
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Never have I ever wrote a review for a game until today. This game is a masterpiece. Majority of the complaints are about the graphics in which is something absolutely love about the game. Sure if you've never played a classic jrpg it might be a little difficult at first but deal with it. Get good. Amazing game
  69. Giodude24
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. The game has a good, not great story. However, I cannot overstate how amazing the combat is. There is this amazing satisfaction during a boss battle. These bosses can be intense I mean 30 minutes fight intense (Seriously). If you want a challenge with awesome combat, I suggest you pick this one up!
  70. Pinheadhell
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Square proving they still got it after the FFXV deception. A must-buy for Switch owners.
  71. Christopher54
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Octopath Traveler is a 10/10 in so many aspects. The visuals in this game are timeless, and Beautiful. The combat is great especially after you get 4 characters in your party, the combat requires a lot of strategy. The music absolutely is amazing. the story could be a weak point depending on what you look for in a story, as this game doesn't have an come together to save the world theme,Octopath Traveler is a 10/10 in so many aspects. The visuals in this game are timeless, and Beautiful. The combat is great especially after you get 4 characters in your party, the combat requires a lot of strategy. The music absolutely is amazing. the story could be a weak point depending on what you look for in a story, as this game doesn't have an come together to save the world theme, but 8 different different stories so far.… Expand
  72. Chronoton
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Presentation. 10/10
    Music. 10/10
    Controls. 10/10
    Fun-factor. 10/10
    Score. 10/10
    El juego tiene todo lo necesario para los que crecimos con snes chrono trigger, ffVI, etc. verdaderamente completo no necesita nada, es tan bueno que se nos ocurren mil cosas. la gente quiere mas dialogo entre personajes, aun que no lo necesita, por que es una gema y queremos que no termine.

    hay habilidades para no tener tanta batalla y huir facil, es cosa de jugar el juego un poco, los reviews que se quejan de que hay mucha batalla no han jugado al juego.    … Expand
  73. Longbeard
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    What can I say about this game. I am absolutely happy that I had the chance to live this experience on my own. Th graphics are phenomenal, the story is amusing and the characters are so unique. Hopefully SE is going to make a sequel. Can't wait!
  74. Valkyrie91
    Jul 16, 2018
    10
    System seller for anyone who loves old school jrpgs.
    Pros: soundtrack, job system, combat system, i love the little stories also .
    (i started as h'aanit the huntress) would recommend her as a starting character :)
  75. Sharpzin
    Jul 16, 2018
    10
    The game it's just amazing, immersive, great OST, a rich combat mechanic, multiclasses, and of course a lovely deep story.
  76. tp5281
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    I understand some people's issues plots not coming together for characters, but as I've played this more, I really disagree with that being a concern. It has EIGHT different really cool stories that get me invested. And it's unique that these are 8 different people on their own journeys. It makes it feel more believable than a super team uniting against one big bad evil guy. Nostalgic,I understand some people's issues plots not coming together for characters, but as I've played this more, I really disagree with that being a concern. It has EIGHT different really cool stories that get me invested. And it's unique that these are 8 different people on their own journeys. It makes it feel more believable than a super team uniting against one big bad evil guy. Nostalgic, beautiful, with super fun combat. One of my favorite games in a while.… Expand
  77. Chiipo
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    jamas habia jugado un JRPG ya que no me gustaban y este cambio totalmente mi idea, es un juego fabuloso, una banda sonora increible, una historia que te puede hacer llorar, sencillamente impresionante.
  78. ShiroWolf69
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    This game is so beautiful... Unfortunately a lot of people disagree for stupid reasons... And should be banned from the site ... They are only either mad it's not on PS4 because they don't have a Nintendo switch or they are really dumb through head to toe. Personally I'm glad that I purchased the game I love it and I'm never gonna sell it
  79. Paradox_
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Es un JRPG hermoso, suoer dificil, entretenido, unos graficos que recuerdan a la epoca de los 80's super preciosos, ademas de que es muy largo, es una maravilla!!! me hizo sentir de todo y lo mas impoprtante, me diverti mucho!!! juegalo si quieres sentirte un jugador old school y sentir lo que ellos sentian contra jefes dificiles xd
  80. ali1137
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    The best JRPG I have played in years. Great music, Engrossing Stories and the battle system keeps me coming back for. Just loving it all, the art style is so beautiful.
  81. Jogod22
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    Definitivamente una obra maestra, majestuoso desde el apartado visual tanto como el auditivo, simplemente una joya
  82. Ristycakes
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    Price Rating: $60/$60

    Pros
    + Combat is simple to learn, fun to master, and surprisingly deep when trying to optimize your team
    + The art style and music is very charming and a joy to experience
    + Perfect entry level JRPG.

    Cons
    - Story for some characters can be super dull.
    - Voice acting is very hit and miss
    - Can feel repetitive if you try to beat all 8 paths
  83. adrake42
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    There are so many things to enjoy from this game. The graphics are a mix of nostalgic and modern, the music/sound effects/voices are quality, and the battle system is fast paced and feels new to JRPG. The only thing i can nit-pick is the stories. They are okay, but all "small stakes". But given the extremely high quality of every aspect of the game, it is not the story that has kept meThere are so many things to enjoy from this game. The graphics are a mix of nostalgic and modern, the music/sound effects/voices are quality, and the battle system is fast paced and feels new to JRPG. The only thing i can nit-pick is the stories. They are okay, but all "small stakes". But given the extremely high quality of every aspect of the game, it is not the story that has kept me from coming back over and over again.… Expand
  84. CoryCL
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    muy buen juego, tiene de todo, historias aveces cómicas o un poco rara pero disfrutable, buena banda sonora, buenos graficos y logran lo que desean, buena jugabilidad, y lo mejor que no encontre errores fatales, lo unico malo es que hay que tener tiempo para jugar
  85. jmoraxix
    Jul 26, 2018
    10
    Incredible. Never played and RPG so good and that kept me so in the game for so long. Beautiful art, great music, each character having unique abilities give you a lot of variables to think on and having jobs expands this in a lot of ways. 50 hours of gameplay went by and didn't even felt it. Great game, just go play it.
  86. Alkon
    Jul 27, 2018
    10
    Best RPG on the switch in 2018 i wish they make a dlc or a octopath 2 with more heroes and more history
  87. xstrome16
    Jul 28, 2018
    10
    All I can say is wow. This is the first JRPG game, besides the Pokemon games, that I've played in 15+ years of gaming and I absolutely love it. I'm only about 4 hours in, but the stories I've started so far have got me hooked. I don't want to put this game down. The nostalgic graphics are absolutely stunning, the battles are very enjoyable, and boss battle require a decent amount ofAll I can say is wow. This is the first JRPG game, besides the Pokemon games, that I've played in 15+ years of gaming and I absolutely love it. I'm only about 4 hours in, but the stories I've started so far have got me hooked. I don't want to put this game down. The nostalgic graphics are absolutely stunning, the battles are very enjoyable, and boss battle require a decent amount of strategy which I personally find very fun. I can't wait to delve deeper into this game, and from I've seen online there are hours upon hours of gameplay to be had. I would recommend this to anybody who enjoyed similar games back in the GBC days. A very very well developed game.… Expand
  88. SteelerofHearts
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    Octopath Traveller is a beautiful blend of the charm of old-school RPGs and the exciting visual details and refreshing new gameplay mechanics of the future. The game is also incredibly long due to the eight different story paths, and the music is some of Square's best! Overall fantastic game that is a must for newcomers and returning RPG veterans.
  89. DaniGarcia
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    El juego es una maravilla gráfica, que es donde más se le esta golpeando, pero me imagino que no son gráficos para todos los publico, como con Castlevania SOTN la gente lo desprestigio mucho en su momento por ser 2D. Los combates, lo cual es gran parte de el juego son muy tácticos, y amenos, no vamos a quedarnos eternamente en uno y si sabemos llevarlos no son tan largos como se dicen aEl juego es una maravilla gráfica, que es donde más se le esta golpeando, pero me imagino que no son gráficos para todos los publico, como con Castlevania SOTN la gente lo desprestigio mucho en su momento por ser 2D. Los combates, lo cual es gran parte de el juego son muy tácticos, y amenos, no vamos a quedarnos eternamente en uno y si sabemos llevarlos no son tan largos como se dicen a excepción de los jefes, combates duros que nos hacen gestionar a nuestro equipo y saber atacar los puntos flojos, para mi estos combates son de lo mejor visto en un RPG. El tema de la música es de 10, y la historia puede gustar más o menos. Jamas se nos prometió otra cosa que no fueran 8 viajes y hay algunos de ellos que en lo personal me encantan y otros que como a todos me gustan menos, con 8 personajes bien diferenciados en absolutamente todo.

    Conclusión: El juego vendió prometiendo esto, gente que ni lo ha jugado le pone 0 en el análisis por los gráficos cuando ni se lo ha comprado, y la gente que se lo ha comprado tiene lo que se le prometió. Creo que dentro de unos años va a ser un juego de culto y muchos de los que le han tirado pestes dirán que siempre lo apoyaron.    … Expand
  90. hyjnpark
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    A beautiful game. Simply astounding level of story telling and game play: really what was missing in a lot of RPGs that we have currently in the market. This game tells the reason why people love RPGs. Don't know why meta reviews are below 90.
  91. Sahlia777
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    A great, if not the greatest game I have played in a while. Don't let yourselves be fooled by those other reviews spouting nonsense. There is player interaction, it's called travel banter, and no grinding is needed (did everyone's chapter 4 w/out any grinding at all) as well as each story being connected (don't want to spoil). The design and game-play are stellar, stories great, etc.
  92. Otho
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    Normally i wouldn't give a game 10 across the board, however this game in my opinion is extremely important because it is showing square how flawed their mainline series are and what RPG players in north america are interested in.
    No this is not the perfect game, but it is my favorite game in a very long time (since FFIX to be exact), there are issues, but the issues are minute compared    Normally i wouldn't give a game 10 across the board, however this game in my opinion is extremely important because it is showing square how flawed their mainline series are and what RPG players in north america are interested in.
    No this is not the perfect game, but it is my favorite game in a very long time (since FFIX to be exact), there are issues, but the issues are minute compared to the litany of issues the final fantasy series has had in the last decade.
    Here's hoping that Square keeps developing in this direction and abandons the directionless, Ripoff-features-from-other-games form that Final Fantasy has taken as of late.    … Expand
  93. Bailiff_Gamer
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    Played about 40 hours in this game as of now and it’s a really good game. The characters, individual stories and gameplay is really well done. The graphics reminds me good snes rpg with a touch of more actual graphic effects makes a good mix. A must have for RPG fans
  94. Jolyne
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    200 hours in, still loving it.
    Pros: For me, the battle system itself worths 9/10, plus 10/10 wonderful music. More importantly, call me nostalgic or whatever, this art style just killing it.
    Cons: Have to admit that the stories aren't the best among jrpgs, but personally, I don't really mind.
  95. ChampionDude345
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Honestly, Octopath Traveler is MY favorite release of 2018.
    I've spent 59 hours on it, and MAN is it addicting!
    I give it a 10/10 for the Soundtrack, Art, Gameplay, Story, Everything!
  96. Schweini
    Sep 22, 2018
    10
    It is so a good game! You cannot believe. When I saw this , I thought: "What a dump game!"
    But then I played the Demo and it was so: mhhh.

    My Tip: play the Demo and then choose: buy it or not
  97. Zsilver55
    Oct 12, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a pleasant surprise to find how flexible jobs are and to look forward to get the extra jobs and beat the bosses… Expand
  98. extinctgecko
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Ignore people who say there is no interaction between the characters, about 5-7 hours in they talk a lot and they begin to get to know each other and for bonds
  99. caronte69
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    este juego es la razon por la cual me compre una nintendo switch, lo maximo
  100. gonzar25
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Octopath Traveler is a beautiful game that somehow never gets tired. It has a labyrinthine plot that bravely attempts to give eight characters the same scope and development as eight sole protagonists would get in lesser games. It’s also a game that bravely makes the story all about those characters, with the world, harsh as it can be, almost secondary to the insular unit and theirOctopath Traveler is a beautiful game that somehow never gets tired. It has a labyrinthine plot that bravely attempts to give eight characters the same scope and development as eight sole protagonists would get in lesser games. It’s also a game that bravely makes the story all about those characters, with the world, harsh as it can be, almost secondary to the insular unit and their individual arcs. That sheer ambition is all the more impressive because Octopath Traveller uses sprites. Little 2D characters made up of even littler squares. People need to play this game if only to realise that not everything spectacular needs to be photo-real.… 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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Metascore
83

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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