Believe it or not, the magnificent RPG Octopath Traveler recently celebrated its 6th anniversary, having originally launched on the Nintendo Switch on 13th July 2018.
To celebrate, the development team has released a new piece of artwork from designer Yoshio Watanabe on social media.
Translated, the post reads:
"Octopath Traveler 6th anniversary! The commemorative illustration is by designer Yoshio Watanabe. Octopath 2 is also currently distributing a free update that allows you to battle with the main characters of Octopath 1. Maybe Olberik and the others look like this...? If you haven't yet, please check it out!"
Though we weren't to know it at the time, Octopath Traveler's stunning HD-2D art style would go on to influence the likes of Live A Live, TRIANGLE STRATEGY, and the upcoming remakes for Dragon Quest 1, 2, and 3.
At the time, we awarded Octopath Traveler a score of 9/10 and called it "the best RPG you can find on the Switch to date".
Can you believe it's been 6 years already? What do you make of Octopath Traveler after all this time? Leave a comment with your thoughts down below.
[source x.com, via mynintendonews.com]
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Beautiful artwork and yeah, it really doesn't feel like it has passed that much since the first Octopath Traveler (even more so considering I haven't played it myself yet, really should do so when I can)!
It doesn’t feel that long ago, but jeez, yeah, it also does. Man, Octopath was like a bolt of lightning 6 years ago. Glad for it happened and it’s influence afterward.
Nice retro game
Great game. I never did finish it though. I remember grinding the hours away to prepare for a boss and getting absolutely slaughtered. I have up after that. I'm pretty sure I bought it at launch. Can't believe that was 6 years ago.
I finished it, loved it to bits!
You get so much freedom to explore and build a team you like! The stories are the biggest highlight. Every chapter has a finished story, every character a satisfying arc and if you manage to find the hidden final bonus dungeon you'll learn every story could also fit in a greater scheme of things. (Although it very much concentrates on it's individual journeys.)
If you're here and in doubt, or not started yet. Pick this or #2 up. They're anthologies so pick which one looks cooler!
The original OT was such a breath of fresh air paired with the classical style of SNES-era JRPGs. Bought it, finished it (eventually) and loved it. The artstyle and visual direction is rightly what most people talk about first, but the soundtrack really deserves to get some high praise as well.
Funnily enough, I just started playing the sequel yesterday, and so far I’m loving it just as much as I did the original all those years ago.
I haven't played the first but I have a good couple of hours in 2 on PC and it's pretty good.
If the overarching story was just a little more exciting I'd probably play it more but I guess that might happen once I get all 8 of the party members
An absolutely brilliant game.
Just picked this game up really excited to dive into its world Wednesday!
I somehow spent 80 hours in Octopath 1. Amazing game.
I bought a physical copy a few weeks ago. I can’t wait to try it for myself!
I like how this is playing with the interpretation that boss-level human opponents literally grow in size for no discernible reason for the battle.
Also, for anyone interested, Octopath II is currently US$35 on the eShop!
Octopath Traveler was a game that I really enjoyed even though I didn't finish every character storyline. The HD 2D style was beautiful and Square knew they struck gold with it. The battle system and music were great.
Finally playing through this game now. Have gone through 4 of the characters storeys, and the Chapter 1's of the other 4.
Bought the soundtrack and play it often. I remember playing the demo for the game and not really liking it.
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