I got this after seeing how excited everyone was. I hadn’t played the first one, and that’s totally fine because this game is completely self contained. I had no issues understanding anything and the stories were completely within this game. I did go back and buy it lll the first one play after this one because I loved this one so much.
As a woman, I wanted to play with my main character as a female protagonist. Sometimes I find that hard to do in games because female roles are relegated to background roles like healers or mages or just some “sexy” support role. This game (and the first) have actually viable female leads. They have interesting stories, backgrounds, powerful moves and abilities. I actually had a hard time choosing a main character to focus on, all the male and female characters are EXCELLENT. The beauty of this game is it is somewhat linear but no 2 playthroughs will be exactly the same.
The combat is so much fun. It’s a turn based jrpg but it isn’t nearly as boring as it sounds.
The graphics are stunning. You might think 2D sounds low quality or have the idea that pixel art couldn’t be immersive… and you’d be wrong. The game is just gorgeous visually. I’m blown away by what they were able to do with 2D pixel art. This is taking the 2D turn based pixel art games from our previous youth and turning them up to 11 and seeing them in ways we never thought possible.
Amazing game. I haven’t played the first one but I’ve only heard that this one is better. Even if you haven’t played the first and you want to try this, please do. You won’t regret it. I wish I could rate it higher. I haven’t completed it yet but I don’t need to in order to know that I love it.
Octopath Traveler II - Nintendo Switch
4.8 | 963 ratings
Price: 31.99
Last update: 07-16-2024
About this item
Begin your adventure as one of eight new travelers, each with their own origins, motivations, and unique skills
The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, have reached even greater heights
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
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
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
The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, have reached even greater heights
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
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
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
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Top reviews from the United States
Rachel Colameco
10/10 game! Beautiful, fun, engaging story, great characters and fun gameplay
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023
C W
Vast improvement over the 1st
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2023
Ian malone
Amazing game!
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024Christine
A gorgeous game
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2023Tyler S
Awesome game
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
Phil Osyfee
Good game.
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023
Lane Fox
This entry improves on an already great initial entry.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2023