Octopath Traveler II

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  • Summary: This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights.
    In the world of    This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights.
    In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era.
    Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life?
    Every path is yours to take.
    Embark on an adventure all your own.

    1. Begin your adventure as one of eight new travelers, each with their own origins, motivations, and unique skills.

    2. The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, have reached even greater heights.

    3. The story takes place in Solistia, where diverse cultures thrive from east to west and the industries of the new era flourish. You can sail the seas and explore every corner of a world that changes from day to night.

    4. Each traveler has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, take others along in their travels, and more. Where will you go? What will you do? Every path is yours to take.

    5. Familiar mechanics from the original game have been preserved, like the freedom to develop your travelers’ jobs and skills, as well as the Break and Boost system that made battles so exhilarating. New mechanics have also been added.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. GGRecon
    Mar 9, 2023
    100
    It didn't take me long to realise how special Octopath Traveler 2 is. It is a game that has so much to do and explore, but never feels overwhelming or watered down in any way. Featuring one of the best turn-based combat systems I've ever encountered, alongside an emotional and deeply connecting narrative on all fronts, Octopath Traveler 2 is truly a monumental achievement that confidently stands among some of the genre's finest entries.
  2. Digital Chumps
    Mar 20, 2023
    90
    As a fan of JRPGs, Octopath Traveler II shines as an excellent classic JRPG experience for the PS5. It is a very easy recommendation for PS5 owners wanting a good JRPG while they wait for Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters to make their way to next-gen consoles. If you’re a PS5 owner and are curious about JRPGs, Octopath Traveler II works as a great entry point into the genre, giving some players a taste of party management, mild grind, and incredible storytelling. I’d caution some newer players unfamiliar with the genre to consider using a guide, but the combat is easy enough to pick up and play without feeling like a text guide is required.
  3. GamersRD
    Feb 17, 2023
    90
    Octopath Traveler II will correct what was not convincing in the first game. Although the game is very close to what has already been seen, it is still an excellent JRPG. Now we have new mechanics that make it a more strategic game. The interaction between characters is much better because of how they relate to each other. If you liked the first game, you'll love this one for sure.
  4. PLAY! Zine
    Apr 7, 2023
    90
    Octopath Traveler II is amazing in every way, yet tarnished by the fact that it is a sequel to an excellent title, which brings next to no improvements to the table. Charming graphics, stunning music and great stories still make this a great experience. Just one bit less surprising than the original was five years ago.
  5. LevelUp
    Feb 22, 2023
    85
    Octopath Traveler II is a solid JRPG that shines beyond its nostalgic tricks. With fantastic storytelling, beautiful visuals, an exceptional soundtrack, and engaging combat mechanics, the game delivers 8 memorable journeys. While it stays in line with its predecessor, Team Asano and Acquire understood the areas of improvement and worked to deliver a great experience.
  6. IGN Adria
    Mar 16, 2023
    80
    Another great nostalgia trip to the time of the pixelated JRPGs that doesn't bring many new things, neither to the Octopath series nor to this long-lived genre, but it still introduces us to eight unique characters and stories that you shouldn't miss - if you have 100 hours to spare.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Mar 24, 2023
    70
    It's hard not to think how much more memorable and rewarding it would have been had the writers made the effort to intertwine these stories from the outset, instead of making its characters spend so much of their journey walking in parallel. [Issue#383, p.108]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 41
  3. Negative: 6 out of 41
  1. aaron3420
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    Beautiful hd-2d graphics and artstyle, phenomenal soundtracks with immersive voice acting(even the environmental sounds are so detailed), andBeautiful hd-2d graphics and artstyle, phenomenal soundtracks with immersive voice acting(even the environmental sounds are so detailed), and huge freedom of exploration are the biggest strength of this game. Storytelling is also gripping enough thanks to visual directions and effectual usage of soundtracks.… Expand
  2. GOTYEldenRing1
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    도트게임이 이렇게 진화할수있다니 놀라움. 도트게임의 1위.
  4. Ultima777
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Despite the negativity sqaure has for making their games, octopath traveler 2, is not just the finest hd classical turn-based rpg they made,Despite the negativity sqaure has for making their games, octopath traveler 2, is not just the finest hd classical turn-based rpg they made, but also show that their talents in rpg making is still there. Ocotpath traveler 2 delivers better characters, story-telling,graphics, and a wonderful turn-base battle system for rpg lovers, which is one best entries, yet that don't disappoint.… Expand
  5. Alfred_Ashford
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Esta nice este juego, superó mis expectativas, espero que sigan por este buen camino
  6. Albertomhg
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    Octopath Traveler 2 is an overall upgrade of it's previous game, the artstyle and graphics look even better, the new mechanics are simple butOctopath Traveler 2 is an overall upgrade of it's previous game, the artstyle and graphics look even better, the new mechanics are simple but well implemented, that help to make the battles more entertaining, the story of each character is engaging enough to make you want to know more of them, and the cross stories improves the main problem of OT1, the relationship between characters.
    On the other side, we have some flaws that makes the game to not be perfect, the main jobs are the same as the previous game, the random battles can be annoying at some points, and although cross stories are a good addition, it isn't enough to fully fix the problem of relationships between characters    … Expand
  7. RatchetClank111
    May 28, 2023
    8
    A very solid game that delivers easily 60+ hours of gameplay, only held back by some repetition and subpar writing at times for some of theA very solid game that delivers easily 60+ hours of gameplay, only held back by some repetition and subpar writing at times for some of the chapters.

    From what I've read, this is an improvement from the first game in almost everything. I haven't played the first game, but this one was on this system and needed a new game to play, and definitely a solid game.

    Pros
    - Great music and usage of it. So many different styles of music blended into this game to each of the travelers. Also very well done on how each song varies in the day/night cycle. I've spent some time just listening to the song and listening the oppositive version in the day/night cycle. Plus the final battles theme song and how that blends in for each character. some of the best music i've heard in a video game in awhile
    -Art/animation also very well done. great character design, and like how the main boss fights have the enemy be larger to show importance. I do wish they had more artwork in the game/character portraits because its so good
    -battles are well done and I found to use most of the items (some games u rarely use items and just end up with useless stuff). Only some of the enemies did get somewhat repetitive though
    -The voice acting is really good, with my favs probably being partitio and ochette
    -Overall stories are well done, I think my ranking of them would be (partitio, ochette, hikari, casitti, agnea, tenemos, throne, osvald) reason for that is throne's last chapter I didn't care for at all and there wasn't much lead up for something like that, osvald monologues too much and his final chapter is honestly a let down as I thought that fight was too easy. Tenemos's story isn't bad but he can be annoying at times/too much monologuing. Agnea's story made me laugh and cheer for her at moments and I like her character overall. Casitti's story starts out slow and I really didn't like the beginning as she just MONOLOGUES and is bland, but gets really better as it goes on as you connect the dots, has a fun final boss fight, and generally how she's like the mother to the whole party. Hikari's story is just well done even if it's been kinda done before, and he has some of the best fights in the game. Ochette is very funny through the whole game and I like each chapter of her story. Partitio though he's the best, best voice acting, fun boss battles, and his story does help a lot of people in the game and you want him to succeed. plus he tries to stay positive and see the good in everyone.

    Cons
    -too many random battles
    -you don't need to grind in this game which is great, but this game does feel too easy at times, maybe I would play this game again if they added a new game plus that makes the game somewhat harder.
    -The game can be very long, even I don't really feel like finishing up the side stories to fight the final boss, but that's okay
    -some of the chapters have some subpar writing (throne's last chapter was the worst one for me)
    - some of the charact'er's day/night actions to interact with others are either way too useful or just pointless outside of specific moments in their story (like why use hikari's to pay for info when you can just use casitti's to get that info for free, same with why use temenos's if u can just use casitti), same for why use partitio to pay for stuff when you can just use throne to steal the items... that's where you can kind of metagame it way too easily and not really feel any pressure of doing so, because even if you fail too many times you just go to tavern and pay a small fee (the money is very easy to make especially if you have partitio as your main).

    Overall though a solid 8/10 game for me, and well worth the playthrough and full price.    … Expand
  8. Ughhh
    Mar 31, 2023
    0
    Its basically just the first game with a slightly different story. The innovations in turn based cant stave off the boredom, and the differentIts basically just the first game with a slightly different story. The innovations in turn based cant stave off the boredom, and the different stories do not intersect at all. Its like your party doesnt even talk to eachother… Expand

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