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The new Nintendo Switch game Octopath Traveler from Square Enix updates the best aspects of classic Final Fantasy RPGs with modern features.
-- As reviewed by The Verge
Product details
- Will you expand your horizons as the Merchant or track down a traitor as the Warrior? Where will you go? Who will join you? You al1 can choose your path.
- Step into the shoes of a traveler to inherit their struggles and strengths. Use each character's special abilities to interact with the world and enhance your tactics in turn based battles. Number of Players: 1 player
- The Dancer's alluring charm leads followers into battle, whereas the Apothecary can mix items to heal allies or unleash explosive attacks.
- Choose the path you wish to walk and discover what lies beyond the horizon.
PROS
+ Complex but approachable battle system
+ Well-crafted, intriguing characters
+ Gorgeous retro 16-bit art style
CONS
- Slow battle pacing
- Less cohesive overall narrative
- Steep difficulty curve
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Expert reviews and ratings
By The Verge on July 12, 2018
The new Nintendo Switch game Octopath Traveler from Square Enix updates the best aspects of classic Final Fantasy RPGs with modern features.
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By IGN on July 12, 2018
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 homage with genuinely fresh ideas in a fantastically charming wrapper of old-school meets new. While the eight different character stories could’ve used a little more connection between them, I’m looking forward to going back to complete them all, explore the many side areas, battle optional bosses, and unlock the final job classes.
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By Tom's Guide on February 17, 2023
Octopath Traveler II is a gorgeous retro-style JRPG with well-crafted characters, an engaging battle system, and stunning level and character design. It’s held back by the same weaknesses as the original:slow battle pacing, a steep difficulty curve, and a confusing anthology-style narrative.
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