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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
Octopath Traveler is a gorgeous modern JRPG with a great combat system. Unfortunately, a messy and lackluster narrative progression slightly sours the experience...
Abstract: Invoking and modernising some of the best parts of mid-90s role-playing games while also breaking new ground, Octopath Traveler is both arrestingly original and lovingly nostalgic all the way through, starting with its unparalleled graphical style.Many...
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Published: 2018-07-15, Author: Jim , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Great battle system with plenty of tactical nuance, A gorgeous blend of 2D sprites and 3D effects, NPCs feel more like characters,
Disjointed story that lacks cohesion, Some character arcs are written way better than others, Non-linear structure quickly becomes a burden
The GoodGreat battle system with plenty of tactical nuanceA gorgeous blend of 2D sprites and 3D effectsNPCs feel more like charactersThe BadDisjointed story that lacks cohesionSome character arcs are written way better than othersNon-linear structure quic...
Published: 2018-07-05, Author: Dom , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: NINTENDOOctopath Traveler is the next big release from Square Enix, and the next big exclusive for Nintendo Switch.The game has a lot to live up to - other exclusives for the console have sold incredible numbers and become instant classics. Super Mario Od...
Octopath Traveler is due for release in July. If you're willing to put in the hours, then this game will certainly reward. Those who aren't willing to make such an investment may be better to give it a miss. In my opinion, one thing is for certain: this l...
Published: 2018-07-19, Author: Umar , review by: criticalhit.net
Octopath Traveler is a beautiful and modern JRPG that stays true to its roots. It can feel repetitive at times, but the amazing combat, heartfelt stories and extraordinary soundtrack counteracts its structural issues in almost every way. This is a definit...
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...
Enthralling storyline, Colourful cast of characters, Non-linear gameplay experience, Combat system has plenty of depth, Overall refreshing experience with unique twists
2.5D graphics may not appeal to many, Not beginner-friendly, Progressing through the game may feel a little awkward at first
Octopath Traveler is one of the best JRPGs in recent years, but you will need a bit of time to get used to its unique nature...
