Octopath Traveler

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1400 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 133 out of 1400
  3. Negative: 131 out of 1400
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  1. Ikrus
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    JRPG perfection: graphics, music, stories and plot twists at the end make this one of the best games in recent years!
  2. rbxqxbr
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Pros:
    Incredibly fun gameplay
    Beautiful 2D graphics without feeling dated
    Great soundtrack

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    TL;DR:

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

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

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

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

    Soundtrack is also incredibly good!

    10/10    … Expand
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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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