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July 2018
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The editors liked
Great battle system with plenty of tactical nuance
A gorgeous blend of 2D sprites and 3D effects
NPCs feel more like characters
The editors didn't like
Disjointed story that lacks cohesion
Some character arcs are written way better than others
8SCOREOUT OF1016-bitBeautiful diorama-esque art styleFantastic soundtrackInteresting combat mechanics16-buttChapters can feel formulaicThe odd cruel difficulty spikeSome sketchy writing/deliveryYou own this Total 0You want this Total 0You had this Total 0...
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: 2022-09-13, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: Are you ready for a September 2022 Nintendo Direct recap? I'm not! It was a constant explosion of info, and there's a lot to take in. Let's attempt to make sense of it all.If you want to watch the entire thing yourself beyond this complete September 2022...
If you're just here for the combat and don't mind a bad story, or if you're looking to soak up the nostalgia of the golden age of the genre for hours on-end, there might be enough here to justify a purchase. It was perhaps too much to expect that Octopath...
Published: 2018-08-06, Author: A , review by: gamingtrend.com
Gorgeous retro-modern graphics, 50+ hours of gameplay, plus sidequests, Strategic, turn-based, only occasionally monotonous combat, Unique characters, abilities, and skill sets
Surprisingly little and limited character interaction, Some character stories are stronger than others, Grinding is required
Octopath Traveler is an all around enjoyable, nostalgic romp with some nice modern touches. While enjoyment of the storytelling will likely vary from character to character and from player to player, this retro-modern title is filled with sidequests, grea...
While it's disappointing that Octopath Traveler doesn't fully succeed on delivering a meaningful narrative or giving us any characters that will be remembered throughout gaming history, the game has enough meat on its bones to prevent itself from being be...
