Octopath Traveler

 Xbox One
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  1. TheXboxHub
    Apr 18, 2021
    80
    Octopath Traveler on Xbox is a game that expertly marries a traditional JRPG with more modern ideas. It should be immediately obvious that this is the intention with the “HD-2D” visuals, but even after only a short time playing it feels so well-executed.

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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 10 out of 32
  1. Nerevarinho
    Sep 16, 2021
    3
    There is too much of talking. Graphics are nice at the beginning, but gets old quickly. Combat hit feedback is not satisfying. I would ratherThere is too much of talking. Graphics are nice at the beginning, but gets old quickly. Combat hit feedback is not satisfying. I would rather replay Golden Sun on Gameboy Advance.… Full Review »
  2. Awanka
    Mar 8, 2022
    7
    A good retro JRPG. If this game had been released 20 years ago it might have been considered a mild classic next to other Square games. ItA good retro JRPG. If this game had been released 20 years ago it might have been considered a mild classic next to other Square games. It has an interesting combat system based on pairing characters with sub-jobs, and finding and exploiting weaknesses for enemies.

    The challenge of the game is inconsistent. Most of the game past chapter 2 is too easy. Some of the the end-bosses make up for it though by being quite difficult. Also like most JRPGs, the dialogue is overlong, mawkish, and reads like it was written for 12 year-olds. I almost have to deduct a point just for the endless bloviating filled with after-school special moralizing. The characters in this game just won't shut up, and take every opportunity to pontificate with trite dialog.

    All-in-all, Octopath Traveler successfully recreates the gameplay of nostalgic titles such as Cronotrigger and Xenogears, but doesn't capture the story-telling that made those games truly great.    … Full Review »
  3. Jaytonitus
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    This game has to be one of my favorite games to come to the Xbox platform. I put 100+ hours into the first one and still haven't doneThis game has to be one of my favorite games to come to the Xbox platform. I put 100+ hours into the first one and still haven't done everything in the game. The music is the best part of this game for sure, and it's something I hope one day comes to Vinyl to add to my collection. I use the softer music to help me sleep, and the battle themes for other games I play. The characters all have their strengths and weaknesses, yet they are all great overall. Incredible voice acting, great dialogue, and fantastic design make each character and their story feel unique. The world you explore is full of things to do and quests that require you to think rather than following one thing over and over again. The combat itself is fun and satisfying, as there are endless combinations to what you can pull off. The graphics are beautiful, even though sometimes they can be lacking in some areas. It's not perfect, but it's still amazing and beautiful the way it is. There's a lot to do in this game, a lot to discover and find.

    If you're not sure if you like this game, I know on Switch there is a 3 hour demo where you play the ACTUAL game rather than a certain mission that's not in the game. It gives you complete freedom for the most part, and it's so much fun you'll want to play more. But now that it's on Game Pass you can try playing it for yourself, and see what you think!    … Full Review »
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