Octopath Traveler is a special RPG, the kind of game that keeps an eye on the past while walking bravely into the future. Indeed, we'd even go so far as to say this is the best RPG you can find on the Switch to date, all elements of this game link together perfectly to make for a harmonious and...

Square Enix has made multiple attempts to capitalize on the nostalgia generated by their 16-bit days. Games like I Am Setsuna, Lost Sphear, Brave Exvius and Bravely Default all draw from this sacred era in different ways. Octopath Traveler is no exception.

Beautiful graphics; Combat is compelling; A lot of interesting stories being told

Get ready for some grinding; Narratives never really coalesce; English voice acting sometimes falls flat

Octopath Traveler is one of those games that tap into nostalgia feels at full steam. Tons of gamers have fond memories of Square Enix's 16-bit RPGs, so much so that some of them just can't accept that Final Fantasy 7 was the best game in the series, not Final Fantasy 6 (fight me IRL) It's no...

Old-school JRPG aesthetic with modern effects looks amazing; Simple but rewarding battle system keeps things fresh; Likable characters; each with unique ways of interacting with the world

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Octopath Traveler comes from the same minds that brought the world Bravely Default , and it definitely shows. There's something about the idea of returning to the roots of the JRPG that Square Enix can't seem to quite get out of its head, and this is its newest take.

Octopath Traveler's beautiful style and outstanding take on traditional turn-based combat make it a game that pushes JRPGs forward rather than simply paying homage to the greats.

Octopath is such a fun, old school based game. Basically it reminds me of the older rpg games like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. You control 8 different travelers which almost completely different backgrounds and go adventuring into the world.

A wonderful and quite remarkable story that takes somewhere between 60 and 70 hours to complete. With a rich, in-depth combat system and an overall superb game.

The visuals and music are very captivating for the game. However, if grinding isn't your thing, this may become a more tedious game than you'd like.

Arrived 1 day delivery with prime, game and box came in perfect condition. Safe to say that the hype for this game is real and it doesn't let you down, awesome game would purchase again.

Disclaimer: I'm only on Chapter 2 So far this game feels like a crisp RPG with the emphasis on story. The battle system is simple and solid. The graphics are a throwback to pixelated sprites, but there's a lot of dynamic lighting going on, giving it a clearly modern take on it.