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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: 2018-07-12, Author: Peter , review by: gamespot.com
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
Eight short stories that are largely shallow and repetitive
Octopath Traveler is a JRPG dream come true. Both its battle system and aesthetic pay loving tribute to the Super NES era while moving the formula forward in exciting and novel ways. This isn't merely a modern retread of past classics, but a phenomenal ho...
Published: 2018-07-12, Author: Z , review by: geekdad.com
Abstract: I am not immune to hype In fact, I'm just as susceptible as the next guy if not more so I have, however, built up a bit of a tolerance to certain generally hype-worthy elements within video gamesThe first is retro visuals Yes, I remember the 1980s and the...
Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.How we score: The destructoid reviews guide...
Octopath Traveler is a JRPG dream come true. Both its battle system and aesthetic pay loving tribute to the Super NES era while moving the formula forward in exciting and novel ways. This isn't merely a modern retread of past classics, but a phenomenal ho...
Published: 2018-07-12, Author: Mat , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: Nintendo's Switch was in desperate need of a roleplaying game, and Square Enix's Octopath Traveler, with its retro pixel-art feel, heeded the call. The unashamedly old-school game draws inspirations from myriad RPGs of the past but centers its story on e...
Published: 2018-07-06, Author: Mike , review by: venturebeat.com
Abstract: I've played about eight hours of Octopath Traveler, and I have mixed feelings about Square Enix's first role-playing game for the Nintendo Switch. It looks beautiful. The combat is creative and satisfying. And its story structure is unique yet… offputti...
