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.

At its best, Octopath Traveler reminds me of my favorite 16-bit role-playing games. Strategic turn-based combat tests your skills, a job system gives you the freedom to tinker and optimize, and a fantastic retro aesthetic brings the world and creatures to life.

Available exclusively on Nintendo Switch There's something special about returning to JRPGs of old, whether it's to relive iconic stories or relish in mechanics that have long since been left behind.

Fun and accessible combat system; Plenty of varied; well-written characters; So much variety in its world; Soundtrack is excellent

Grinding isn't for everyone; Opening hours are a bit slow; Retro influences aren't always positive

One look at the carefully detailed munchkin-like sprites at the heart of Octopath Traveler is confirmation of this turn-based role-playing game's allegiance to the SNES-era RPG. But the polygonal environments of the game demonstrate that developer Square Enix, in collaboration with the Tokyo-based...

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.

The game is a love-letter to classic RPGs of the SNES era as the CSM review states. I would like to point out, however, there is more sexual innuendo in the game than the review let's on.

Octopath Traveler lovingly embraces old-school RPG conventions while offering its own refreshingly modern take. Through placing sprites in 3D environments, incorporating a separate storyline for each party member, and spicing up battles with fist-pumping turn-based combat, Square Enix makes bold...

Eight strangers travel together in Octopath Traveler, combining their efforts to overcome foes and sharing their stories and challenges with each other. If The Canterbury Tales and a classic JRPG had a baby, it would look quite a lot like this game.

Gorgeous HD-2D art style; Engaging turn-based battles; Flexible party and jobs system; Some nice individual stories

Sluggish opening chapters; The eight stories don't link up convincingly; H'aanit's Middle English

Octopath Traveler is a gorgeous modern JRPG with a great combat system. Unfortunately, a messy and lackluster narrative progression slightly sours the experience.

There's been considerable effort to pin down the inspiration(s) behind Square Enix's new Nintendo Switch RPG, Octopath Traveler, since the game was first revealed in January 2017. "Oh, it's inspired by Final Fantasy VI," we said when we noticed its gorgeous "2D-HD" sprites are a callback to the best...