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July 2018
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The editors liked
Fantastic combat
Visuals
Music
A big
Meaty RPG you can sink your teeth into
Combat system is varied
Tactical
And deep
Fantastic graphics and soundtrack
Fascinating and beautiful presentation
An innovative combat system that challenges you in unique ways
Smart character progression encourages experimentation
Lots of high-level challenges and rewards to strive for
Absolutely gorgeous looks and sounds
Combat system is moreish and deep
Diverse
Interesting world full of character
Wonderful artstyle
Great battle system
Charming in every way
Eight characters and stories to enjoy
Likeable cast of characters
Tactical and satisfying combat engine
Gorgeous pixel art and a soundtrack to match
Beautiful visuals and music
Deep and rewarding turnbased combat
Exploring the world is fun
Unique smallscale short story narrative
Gorgeous retro-modern graphics
50+ hours of gameplay
Plus sidequests
Strategic
Turn-based
Only occasionally monotonous combat
Unique characters
Abilities
And skill sets
The editors didn't like
Grindy
Repetitive
Shallow stories
Story is disjointed with no single direction
Characters never really develop relationships
Chapter structure gets a little old after a while
Eight short stories that are largely shallow and repetitive
Story isn't the best
Eight characters and stories to keep up with
Oddly disjointed storytelling and party implementation
Uninteresting dungeon designs
Lack of cohesive
Overarching story
Writing is serviceable
Surprisingly little and limited character interaction
Published: 2022-09-13, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
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If you're just here for the combat and don't mind a bad story, or if you're looking to soak up the nostalgia of the golden age of the genre for hours on-end, there might be enough here to justify a purchase. It was perhaps too much to expect that Octopath...
Published: 2018-08-06, Author: A , review by: gamingtrend.com
Gorgeous retro-modern graphics, 50+ hours of gameplay, plus sidequests, Strategic, turn-based, only occasionally monotonous combat, Unique characters, abilities, and skill sets
Surprisingly little and limited character interaction, Some character stories are stronger than others, Grinding is required
Octopath Traveler is an all around enjoyable, nostalgic romp with some nice modern touches. While enjoyment of the storytelling will likely vary from character to character and from player to player, this retro-modern title is filled with sidequests, grea...
While it's disappointing that Octopath Traveler doesn't fully succeed on delivering a meaningful narrative or giving us any characters that will be remembered throughout gaming history, the game has enough meat on its bones to prevent itself from being be...
Published: 2018-07-24, Author: Eric , review by: slashgear.com
A big, meaty RPG you can sink your teeth into, Combat system is varied, tactical, and deep, Fantastic graphics and soundtrack
Story is disjointed with no single direction, Characters never really develop relationships, Chapter structure gets a little old after a while
In the end, I have to say that Octopath Traveler is a largely solid game that makes some missteps when it comes to its narrative. Don't get me wrong, the individual stories are mostly good and enjoyable, but there isn't as much cohesion as I'd like. The b...
Published: 2018-07-20, Author: Dave , review by: wccftech.com
Wonderful artstyle, Great battle system, Charming in every way, Eight characters and stories to enjoy
Story isn't the best, Eight characters and stories to keep up with
Ultimately, how much you will enjoy Octopath Traveler depends on what kind of JRPG player you are. Are you here for the story and characters, or are you the kind of gamer that loves maxing out stats and dealing massive damage? If it's the latter, Octopath...
If you have a Switch and like JRPGs, then Octopath Traveler is a game you cannot miss. This is the next gen classic RPG we have been waiting for, a fusion of retro, indie, and modern design that could only be played now, and could only be appreciated beca...
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Published: 2018-07-13, Author: Daniel , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: AaAaAaAaAaWhen I was a kid I spent hours after school plugging away at Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs) before my mom eventually either told me to go to bed, or unplugged my TV. I've been addicted to that same style of game ever since. Which is why whe...
