Octopath Traveler II - Review

TheReviewGeek checked out the J-RPG Octopath Traveler II:

Octopath Traveler II Game Review – A thoroughly enjoyable RPG

Octopath Traveler II is a wonderful ode to those old pixel art RPGs of yesteryear. With a distinct Chrono Trigger/Final Fantasy charm, Octopath presents a vibrant and very accessible RPG, with a unique hook and some great storytelling to boot. The second game excels and builds upon the great qualities the first had, bringing a unique 8-story hook, which serves as both its main strength and its Achille’s heel.

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The level of detail put into Octopath Traveler II is definitely admirable, although one could point fingers at the side quests, which feel like very low-level fetch-quest grinds. The rewards for which mostly involve gaining money and a couple of items too, which is a bit disappointing. Given there are around 100 or so in the game, it would have been nice to gain some Experience Points here too, especially as there’s no quick way to grind up levels.

Overall, Octopath Traveler II is a decent RPG, with a surprising amount of depth and lots of stat tinkering that’ll whet the appetite for any fan looking for a stat-heavy turn-based RPG. The 8 stories are a bit of a mixed bag though, with some standing out as excellent and others feeling a bit underwhelming.

Through it all though, the game manages to bring everything together in the end, and the 50+ hours you’ll spend getting through the main missions certainly won’t feel wasted. Whether this will be crowned best RPG at year’s end is debatable, but it’s a damn good game all the same and well worth playing.

Score: 8/10