Top Critic Average
Critics Recommend
Huge array of class/job choices
Engaging combat and exploration
Messy narrative structure
Octopath Traveler is an intentional throwback to the golden era of JRPGs. A pixelated but gorgeously rendered adventure that tells the tale of eight protagonists and how their stories ultimately affect one another. Some loved its old-school approach, while detractors felt it held the title back.
Octopath Traveler - Character Trailer - Nintendo E3 2018
Octopath Traveler - Paths of Ritual and Research Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Octopath Traveler - Paths of Noble Acts and Rogue Decisions Info Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Never quite the sum of its parts, Octopath Traveler is a game with brilliant moments rather than a brilliant game.
Another fine turn-based battle system and some charming dialogue and visuals make up for an occasionally dry ensemble campaign.
Combat is the highlight of the adventure. The stories unfolding between encounters are uneven, and the grinding required to progress is a frustrating roadblock
Octopath Traveler finds comfort in tradition but doesn't shy away from breaking the mold.
Octopath Traveler is a charming throwback to classic Japanese Role-Playing Games. It's brimming with life aesthetically and the turn-based combat system is old school yet surprisingly modern.
Octopath Traveler is a special RPG, the kind of game that keeps an eye on the past while walking bravely into the future. Indeed, we'd even go so far as to say this is the best RPG you can find on the Switch to date, all elements of this game link together perfectly to make for a harmonious and immersing experience that you'll find difficult to put down. We'd recommend Octopath Traveler to both fans and newcomers of RPGs; the game does a fantastic job of straddling that line of accessibility and depth, satisfying both camps with its dizzying amount of content. Classic-inspired gameplay, an orchestrated soundtrack, and a unique approach to storytelling make this a game that you won't want to miss. This is an absolute must buy.
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