90
While those looking for a deep, story-heavy RPG might find Octopath Traveler lacking, the game is a hugely enjoyable modern take on traditional turn-based games of yesteryear with a collection of short story, rather than novel-length, narratives. The graphics represent the pinnacle of pixel art and the score is amazing. This game was pretty much a system-seller for me and well worth every penny and hour spent with it.
85
You can either hate Octopath Traveler’s art direction or love it, but it definitely will not leave you indifferent. Distinct visuals are just one of the game’s many strengths which make it a feast for the fans of jRPGs – and much more than that. It’s not flawless though – the dungeons are bland and there are virtually no relations between the characters in your party as they don’t communicate almost at all. [09/2018, p.66]
88
Octopath Traveler is unapologetically old-school, and would not have been out of place if it had released back in the golden age of JRPGs.
9
The soundtrack on this game is nothing short of a masterpiece, which has me coming back to it long after I finished the game. The game itself has an above average story, with a fresh take on the 8 characters thing. Combat and mechanics wise it doesn’t innovate much, becoming repetitive at times. Boss fights are unnecessarily long, and specially frustrating when you inevitably fail them, having to learn about the bosses weaknesses and patterns.
7
I originally abandoned this game after finishing every charater's chapter 2 due to the repetitive nature of the gameplay loop but I decided to pick it back up and I am glad I did. Not every story is great and some do not stick the landing properly, but the ones that do are great. Couple this with an amazing battle system and art style, along with one of the best soundtracks of all time, and you've got a really good (yet flawed) game. My main complaint and what made me lower the score by a point is the (actual) final boss. The way the stories were loosely interconnected is fine with me, but the final boss should be just that: a final boss. Instead, it's a superboss, that requires VERY careful planning and/or an excruciating grind. I did not bother trying to defeat it for those reasons, nor do I recommend anyone do it. It is a blemish on an otherwise interesting finale.
4
Too much “friendship power” and childish tasks for my taste. The way the story is told was boring and having to watch the characters spin every single time you do a special action with an NPC, wasting my time, I could not bear it. Also, it is waaaay too easy, battle wise. Could not bear to finish.
Octopath Traveler
Released On:
Jul 12, 2018
Metascore
Generally Favorable
83
User score
Generally Favorable
8.2
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
83
89% Positive
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11% Mixed
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Jul 12, 2018
100
Octopath Traveler is a beautiful game that somehow never gets tired. It has a labyrinthine plot that bravely attempts to give eight characters the same scope and development as eight sole protagonists would get in lesser games. It’s also a game that bravely makes the story all about those characters, with the world, harsh as it can be, almost secondary to the insular unit and their individual arcs. That sheer ambition is all the more impressive because Octopath Traveller uses sprites. Little 2D characters made up of even littler squares. People need to play this game if only to realise that not everything spectacular needs to be photo-real.
Jul 23, 2018
90
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 choices to reinvigorate the genre. Thankfully, many of them pay off, resulting in a game that has tugged at my heartstrings and fully engaged me to follow the paths of these eight wayfaring travelers.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.2
79% Positive
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12% Mixed
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Feb 25, 2026
10
Este juego está de putísima madre, lo recomiendo muchísimo. Me lo he pasado muy bien y
Jul 12, 2018
89
Octopath Traveler may not be the new Final Fantasy VI, but it is no doubt a great game. With an astounding presentation and a fantastic combat system, fans of traditional JRPG should not look any farther.
Jul 12, 2018
85
Octopath Traveler manages to remain faithful to the glorious past of the JRPG genre without feeling outdated.
Jul 15, 2018
80
It weaves poignant tales you’d likely hear from travelling dramatic troupes, ones often expressing lament, in fantasy books of old and directs them into a new format for the modern gaming age.
Jul 12, 2018
80
You're treated to one of the most interesting and effective re-imaginings of a retro aesthetic around. Octopath will likely be a divisive game due to its fractured storytelling, but it's one worth playing despite its lesser qualities. Its high points are simply too good to ignore.
Jul 19, 2018
60
For a game whose title seems to promise a winding journey of deep and dangerous discoveries, Octopath Traveler goes out of its way to put you on the most predictable and comforting of paths.
Sep 1, 2025
10
Muy buen juego, moderno pero con esa tónica de los 90 - 2000. Me parece muy destacable su apartado artístico y musical. Recomendado al cien por ciento
Mar 17, 2026
7
I originally abandoned this game after finishing every charater's chapter 2 due to the repetitive nature of the gameplay loop but I decided to pick it back up and I am glad I did. Not every story is great and some do not stick the landing properly, but the ones that do are great. Couple this with an amazing battle system and art style, along with one of the best soundtracks of all time, and you've got a really good (yet flawed) game. My main complaint and what made me lower the score by a point is the (actual) final boss. The way the stories were loosely interconnected is fine with me, but the final boss should be just that: a final boss. Instead, it's a superboss, that requires VERY careful planning and/or an excruciating grind. I did not bother trying to defeat it for those reasons, nor do I recommend anyone do it. It is a blemish on an otherwise interesting finale.
Mar 30, 2025
7
I've been playing JRPGs since 1999 and let me tell you, this is a really good game. It's got a killer soundtrack, interesting characters and a simple but addicting gameplay loop. Had it come out for the SNES in the mid-90s, it would have been considered one of the greatest JRPGs of all time along with the likes of Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VI and Dragon Quest V. Today it's not as groundbreaking, but I can still wholeheartedly recommend it to fans of the genre. The only reason why I'm giving it a 7 instead of an 8 or higher is that this game has one fatal flaw: once you choose your starting character, they are locked in your party and you can't swap them out. I don't know what the developers were thinking, it is truly bad game design and it forced me to start the game over and choose a different character (if you are in doubt... pick the thief and thank me later).
Mar 1, 2026
4
Too much “friendship power” and childish tasks for my taste. The way the story is told was boring and having to watch the characters spin every single time you do a special action with an NPC, wasting my time, I could not bear it. Also, it is waaaay too easy, battle wise. Could not bear to finish.
Sep 13, 2024
4
I don't get the praise.
This game and it's characters are some of the most unpleasent and boring I have ever experienced.
Yes the game is pretty, but there's not a game worth playing under all of that.
SummaryEmbark on a vast new role-playing adventure as one of eight travelers, all with their own origins, paths, and goals. The producers of the Bravely series at Square Enix have brought a new world to life through a mix of CG, pixel art, and "HD-2D" visuals. Embark on a vast new role-playing adventure as one of eight travelers, all with their... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
