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Octopath Traveler II
This game is a brand-new entry in the Octopath Traveler series. 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....
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- Released
- February 23, 2023
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Octopath Traveler II Reviews
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Octopath Traveler 2 not only iterated or refined, but it also made the Octopath Traveler series a highly anticipated series in my eyes.
Hands down, Octopath Traveler 0 is the new gold standard for the Octopath franchise. Octopath Traveler II technically has better graphics, but Octopath Traveler 0 still looks great and has especially strong art & cutscene direction. The story and writing are leagues above the first two games combined, playing out like a traditional JRPG while still retaining the series' unique narrative scope. Best of all, battles are better than ever by giving you a full party of eight to play around with an...
When Octopath Traveler released back in 2018, it was an immediate hit. Fans were blown away by this love letter to classic JRPGs, with its striking blend of HD lighting and environments and 2D pixel art graphics. Sure, it had some issues, with some storylines not being as good as others and the eight characters never having any intersecting quests, but overall, Octopath Traveler was met with favorable reviews. When news came out about a sequel in the works, fans were elated. Now with the time...
Ever since making one of my favorite games of all time (Triangle Strategy) last year, Team Asano has become a developer whose products I do not want to miss
Octopath Traveler II is an incredible RPG that takes an already stellar franchise and expands on it in just about every way.
Octopath Traveler II surpasses the original in every way. The additions to combat were greatly needed and spiced up battles, the story, characters, and pacing are leagues better, and somehow the music cranks it up another few notches. There are still a few issues to be ironed out, like grinding, but this is a retro-style RPG you won’t want to miss.
Octopath Traveler 2 is a gorgeous JRPG that improves on the original in almost every way. And it is a blast to play on Steam Deck!
Octopath Traveler II refines its predecessor with a larger world, deeper systems, stronger character stories, and greater freedom without losing the series' identity.
Octopath Traveler II does an earnest job of trying to right the wrongs of its predecessor, making more attempts than ever to integrate the stories of its eight characters. While the result falls slightly short of this promise, Octopath Traveler II offers everything the original did and more. It’s a stellar RPG with a fantastic presentation and mechanically robust gameplay systems that any genre fan shouldn’t miss.
I mean, it’s a nice visual upgrade, making the HD-2D visuals pop at 60 frames per second at an increased resolution that appears to be in line with Octopath Traveler 0’s Switch 2 performance. But that’s all it is. It’s Octopath Traveler II, exactly as it was on the original Switch, but with some slightly nicer visuals. My 2023 review of Octopath Traveler II still holds true because well, it’s virtually identical. The game’s a quality RPG and if you’re hankering for some throwback vibes with modern niceties, it’s a great one to play. It’s not quite the pinnacle of the series (…
Octopath Traveler II doesn’t reinvent the wheel to stay relevant. Instead, it dives deeper into what made the first game so much fun. It doesn’t hold up quite as well as the original, but it’s still an excellent JRPG to play!
The issues that I have with Octopath Traveler II ultimately feel like nitpicks as there are so many aspects of the game that make it a masterclass of an RPG and a significant improvement upon its predecessor. It looks fantastic and sounds even better. It's deep enough for RPG veterans to have a good time while also being welcoming for newcomers to the genre. Furthermore, it has a friendly structure that allows those with busy lives to easily make time for it. Just play it already.