![]() Eventually, though, you’ll realize the narrative is all bread and no meat. The game’s beautiful art and intriguing concept will make you want to pay attention to each story. And since you’re unlikely to finish one character’s arc from start to finish without recruiting others, the already forgettable plots are broken into fragments, removing any shred of momentum. ![]() Octopath Traveler instead tells eight quiet, humdrum yarns. Each character’s arc can be completed in a handful of hours, and since they aren’t part of a larger narrative, the game never builds to an epic, or even mundane, climax. Yet none of the stories are connected, and even individually, they are underwhelming. This triggers the beginning of their story and quest. Each time you approach a new main character, you can recruit them to your party. After a short while, you’ll find yourself in an overworld where you’ll cross paths with the other heroes. You begin with just one, a scholar, hunter, warrior, cleric, dancer, merchant, thief, or apothecary. As the game’s name suggests, you can follow the path of eight heroes. Octopath Traveler’s combat system and presentation are top notch – which makes the story more disappointing. ![]() ![]() These include a long list of enemy weaknesses, which can only be discovered through fighting them, and a battle point system which, when used properly, lets you use a character for multiple attacks in a round. Although rooted in old-school, turn-based style, Square Enix adds a few fresh wrinkles that wind up being game changers. From the deserts to snowcapped mountains to the dark and dreary dungeons, there’s gawk-worthy wonder in every direction.Ĭaptivating visuals cannot propel a game to greatness alone but, once you settle in, Traveler offers a deep and enriching combat system. Moving through them feels like flipping the pages of a popup book – and in fact, the special “Wayfarer’s Edition” comes with exactly that. The world, towns, and dungeons are all rendered in 3D. That gives characters a bit of added detail and more animation possibilities, but it’s the environments that benefit the most. Octopath Traveler’s combat system and presentation are top notch – which makes the story that much more disappointing.
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