The second part of Octopath Traveler will be released in a week. According to critics, it will be a new hit in the RPG genre.
The premiere of the jRPG sequel octopath traveler will not take place before February 24, 2023, but we already have the opportunity to read the reviews. It seems that the second part continues the hot streak of the brand, since it has already exceeded the ratings of its predecessor.
On Metacritic Octopath Traveler II has an average score of 86/100 based on 24 texts. Here is an example of exam notes:
Octopath Traveler II – Selected Reviews
- Dexterity – 100/100
- God is a Geek – 100/100
- Nintendo- 95/100
- Siliconera – 90/100
- Nintendo Life – 90/100
- Press Start Australia – 85/100
- Game Informer – 85/100
- Reverse – 70/100
Justifying their ratings, reviewers call Octopath Traveler II an ideal representative of its genre. The sequel to the series doesn’t deviate drastically from the original, delivering a solid sequel that will satisfy fans of the original. Among the game’s best elements, reviewers unanimously point to the gripping story, the fun and challenging combat system, and the graphics and sound design.
If this critically acclaimed brand is still unfamiliar to you, the easiest way to describe Octopath Traveler is to say it’s a jRPG, telling the parallel stories of eight protagonists set in a fantasy world steampunk.
Assuming the role of one of the characters, players experience unique adventures, form alliances with other characters, and engage in tactical battles. All of this is wrapped in pixel art graphics, presented in an HD-2D isometric view.
In the case of the first installment of Octopath Traveler, the critic and player ratings overlap almost perfectly (on Metacritic, the average critic rating is 83/100 and the player rating is 8.4/10).
Octopath Traveler II will debut in a week, but is already available for pre-order on Steam, Epic Games, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation stores. FOR free demo, giving you the opportunity to test the prologue, is available on all platforms. Steam and Epic Games also provide the game’s system requirements for the PC version.
- Octopath Traveler II and Metacritic
- Octopath Traveler II on Steam
- Octopath Traveler II on the Epic Games Store
- Octopath Traveler II in the Nintendo Switch Shop
- Octopath Traveler II on PlayStation Store