Octopath Traveler 0 Reviews
Octopath Traveler 0 is a great game in its broadest strokes, but manages to miss the high benchmark that the rest of the series has set for me. The bones of a mobile game are still very much here, candied with the presentation of a console experience. Despite this, I still largely enjoyed my time with Octopath Traveler 0, and very much want to see more from this now staple franchise.
Octopath Traveler 0 is a very interesting adaptation. It takes the story of Champions of the Continent , removes the gacha elements, and the result is an experience that tries to be more traditional, but it can't change or add aspects that truly make it feel like the next step for the series.
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In short, Octopath Traveler 0 is a title recommended for fans of the series curious to discover the roots of the story, but those looking for something new or a more ambitious port risk being left halfway and finding themselves entangled in a series of repetitive mechanics.
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Octopath Traveler 0 is much, much more than a simple remake of a mobile game. It uses that as a base, but still feels like a full fledged RPG in its own right. It’s a different take on a lot of Octopath’s usual systems and tropes, and feels incredibly refreshing in that respect. Its plot can flounder at the start and middle chapters, but can be enthralling once it finally gets going. The battle system is just as fun as ever, being bigger and yet more restrictive in a very interesting way. Whether you’re after revenge or restoration, there’s fun to be had in either path.
Octopath Traveler 0 is the weakest entry in the series so far. Its turn-based system is still top-notch, but it trades in compelling characters for a false sense of freedom.
Square Enix's conversion of Champions of the Continent delivers an engaging, if completely different, take on Octopath.
Octopath Traveler 0 is a fascinatingly unique RPG, taking the skeleton of a free-to-play mobile RPG and adding enough substance through a detailed town-building feature and deep party and skill customisation to make it the most mechanically engaging Octopath Traveler game yet. While the plot isn’t the most compelling, it was good enough for me to want to see where each arc was leading. Whether you’re an Octopath Traveler fan or a series newbie, Octopath Traveler 0 manages the balancing act of being a great jumping-on point while also providing enough fan service that just about any RPG fan will have a great time with it.
There's little doubt that Octopath Traveler 0 is one of the best JRPGs of the year, if not the best entry in the series. Its novel additions alongside the series' staples elevate it to new heights. Despite having enough content for a hundred or so hours, it respects players' time more than any other JRPG I have played.
Rather than reinvent the wheel that its predecessors spun, Octopath Traveler 0 adapts the mobile-only Champions of the Continent into a full-fledged RPG with lots to do.
If you have the patience to walk its slower roads, Octopath Traveler 0 meets you with the same quiet grace it asks of you.
Octopath Traveler 0 shows that this game series still has serious legs. It has the most content in the series, the most playable characters, and some of the grandest moments.
Octopath Traveller 0 masterfully transforms the once mobile game into a fully fleshed JRPG romp that feels as feature-rich and engaging as the prior console and PC releases.
In terms of story length, character progression, and the sheer amount of content layered across its systems, Octopath Traveler 0 is undeniably substantial. That said, from a design standpoint it never quite achieves the cohesive feel of Octopath Traveler I and II. Some of its more awkward mechanics feel like the byproduct of trimming down mobile-style excess rather than purpose-built systems, with these issues only becoming fully apparent in the later stages of the game.
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A bleak and brilliant JRPG in a banner year for fans of both.
Octopath Traveler 0 is, in every respect, a solid entry in the franchise, even if not the best of the three, and it introduces a series of good ideas that we may well see again in the next, inevitable instalments: from the inclusion of "cozy" mechanics, with the construction of a village, to the addition of a second line during battles, which significantly broadens the player's range of strategic options.
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Octopath Traveler 0 is more than a spin-off or a nostalgic exercise; it is a deliberate attempt to redefine the series’ direction. By abandoning its familiar episodic structure in favour of a more focused narrative, the game signals a push toward greater maturity in the world of Orsterra, where heroes remain human before becoming legends. While not flawless, it serves as an important test for the franchise’s future, showing an apparent willingness to evolve. At its best, Octopath Traveler 0 offers a deep and engaging experience, skillfully blending tactical combat, gradual storytelling, and striking visual design.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Octopath Traveler 0 provides the perfect JRPG comfort food this holiday season, promising to keep you engaged and entertained to the very end – as long as you enjoy turn-based combat.
Octopath Traveler 0 delivers a rich and deep experience while maintaining the series' identity. Tactical eight-player team combat, Job Switching, Latent Powers, and Path Actions systems allow for strategic and creative planning. The HD-2D visual design with dynamic lighting, diverse environments, and eye-catching visual effects creates an experience that is both nostalgic and modern at the same time. A soundtrack that fits the areas and battles, along with accurate voice acting for the characters and environments, enhances the sense of life in the game world. However, the systems are too complex for novice players, and some repetitive elements in the second half of the game can make the experience overwhelming for some gamers.
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It just goes to show the strength of Octopath Traveler that this one entirely playable and only slightly inelegant mechanic is my biggest issue with the game. Gorgeous art, an excellent soundtrack, a massive epic narrative that actually feels earned thanks to the strength of the writing and characterisation, and an exciting, tactical combat system. Yeah, it is, quite genuinely, an 80+ hour game, but that’s what the Christmas break is for, right?
Octopath Traveler 0 is a surprisingly solid adaptation of Champions of the Continent, preserving the franchise's visual charm, memorable music, and strategic combat system. Its more open structure and narrative focus on Orsterra bring a refreshing scope to the adventure. While the lack of Spanish localization and some stiff voice performances hold it back, it remains a deep and enjoyable JRPG experience for fans of the series.
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