Octopath Traveler - Easy Allies Review

Octopath Traveler's distinct style is only matched by its excellent combat.

Written by Ben Moore
Video Edited by Brandon Jones
Available on Switch

[sebastianf]

Imagine a Xenogears remaster in this style. I would buy that in a heartbeat.

[MadamGojira]

Thank you guys for not giving up on this review. I really appreciate all the hard work you guys do to always get a review out to us even though I bought this day one anyway lol. Great review Ben and very much agree with the 8 you gave it! Love and Respect allies!

[Otoshi_Gami]

8.0 for 8 min Octopath Review video? i see what you did there. :P

[mfields]

Man i could listen to you read the phone book.

[neobutters]

8 is perfect. Fun game, but has some problems.

[BigKurzMD]

Great review. Thanks! I love this game. One of my favorite aspects of the job system is that any SUPPORT skill learned remains with your character, even when you change out that job. That allows you to do something like, make Olberic a merchant for a few moments, unlock SP saver, and switch it out to make up for his low magic points. Just one of so many examples.

[TripodDetergent]

I found myself just staring at how amazing the enemy and boss sprites were any moment they were on screen

[felman]

Having just completed the game today, I can say that I wish there was more. It's great when an RPG leaves you wanting more, especially after my 100 or so hours spent. But the game's story feels....well, it feels like it's missing that 3rd act. Considering how traditional it is in its JRPG tropes, I'm surprised there wasn't some big twist at the end. The game just kind of ends. Sure, there's a special dungeon but I had no idea it was even there until I looked it up, only available after the game is done and when certain side quests are complete.

[thebahooplamaster]

When I first initially saw the trailers to this game, I was like *_take my money already_*

[bengotagun]

Really nice and fair review. Ben, your explanation of the BP system was the most economical use of words I've ever seen in a review

[VGJunky]

i think that in the end I prioritize story and characters over the combat system to carry me through an rpg. of course there are exceptions either way, but I think that if the narrative just isn't there then I'll eventually lose interest. seems to apply only to turn based rpgs though, since I'm down to play through most real time combat systems or action rpgs that require skill and and have some additional depth. I think that in general i've lost patience with turn based rpgs, or maybe it's always been that way since I've used the fast forward button on snes emulators for as long as I can remember. i hope that as things move forward, increasing battle speed, skipping animations, and fast forward buttons become the norm. glad fire emblem games have had that for quite some time

the narrative weaknesses of this one sound like a bit of a turnoff unfortunately, although Primrose's intro was pretty compelling. still bought the game but might give it some time before I get around to it. hope for octopath 2 with a more cohesive narrative now that they've done a lot of the heavy lifting

[alexander_mcgrem]

Yo Ben, your writing seems to get better and better with every review. You nailed this one. Major Kudos!

[thatmotionguy]

Nice usage of the music for this review.

[TheGameGrinder]

I'm getting to the point where I'm starting to really feel like I'm missing out by not having a Switch. Solid review as per the usual!

[Mamiya]

With its sales it's safe to bet a more serious job on story and direction will be in for the sequel or just whatever follows in the same formula, I look forward to that day. Hopefully they increase the font size just a tad too.

[skywardgabe]

I haven't gotten too far, but I'm liking this game quite a bit. I'd rank it at a 7.5 right now. I'm also very happy it's doing this well. The success will hopefully open the door to a sequel that fixes the short comings of this one.

[ChewableToast]

That theme song. It says "Get ready for an adventure"!

[gurgamous]

as a person who started and stopped playing rpgs during the 16 bit era i love the art style, and the lighting effects look fantastic

[edumacation]

Each character gets a powerful story and experience a subtle issue in life we can all relate to. The way they are connected is strong enough to make the game enjoyable. The plot is thickened just like Avengers - A cast of heroes from completely different life/decisions/path/etc

Just to give an example :)

[patrickpierce]

Kinda cool and weird to have the narrator from Final Fantasy retrospective from old Game Trailers series. Love it