“May the roads ahead of you be filled with fortune and smiles.”
Octopath Traveler was a game that promised to deliver an experience akin to Final Fantasy VI, a sprawling adventure with an incredible cast of characters that develop strong bonds throughout their journey.
However, it suffered from crippling structural issues that belied its admittedly good combat and music.
Octopath Traveler II rectifies this issue by writing exciting characters with relatable motives and struggles and having them actually interact with one another throughout the game.
II is also improved at nearly every other level. The combat is even better than in the original, with an even more fleshed-out ion system that allows for player expression and satisfying job synergy, and the visuals benefit from an improved color palette and lighting.
These elements come together to create a game that actually succeeds in feeling like a grand undertaking. Over dozens of hours, you experience these characters grow and bond with satisfying conclusions to their own arcs and a surprisingly coherent finale.
Watching the cast say their goodbyes to one another captures how it feels to say farewell to friends, which is always bittersweet. Whether it’s college buddies, coworkers, or family members, anything can happen, and you never know when the last time you see them will be the last time you see them.
You never know how much of a role you play in someone else’s life. Cherish those you hold dear and enjoy the time you have with each other.
Octopath Traveler was a game that promised to deliver an experience akin to Final Fantasy VI, a sprawling adventure with an incredible cast of characters that develop strong bonds throughout their journey.
However, it suffered from crippling structural issues that belied its admittedly good combat and music.
Octopath Traveler II rectifies this issue by writing exciting characters with relatable motives and struggles and having them actually interact with one another throughout the game.
II is also improved at nearly every other level. The combat is even better than in the original, with an even more fleshed-out ion system that allows for player expression and satisfying job synergy, and the visuals benefit from an improved color palette and lighting.
These elements come together to create a game that actually succeeds in feeling like a grand undertaking. Over dozens of hours, you experience these characters grow and bond with satisfying conclusions to their own arcs and a surprisingly coherent finale.
Watching the cast say their goodbyes to one another captures how it feels to say farewell to friends, which is always bittersweet. Whether it’s college buddies, coworkers, or family members, anything can happen, and you never know when the last time you see them will be the last time you see them.
You never know how much of a role you play in someone else’s life. Cherish those you hold dear and enjoy the time you have with each other.