4.5/5 ★ – Lord_Hazenberg's review of Octopath Traveler.

What a wonderful game. I am a sucker for turn based JRPGs, and Octopath Traveler is a heartfelt ode to the classics of yesteryear. Beautiful pixel graphics, really cool world design, engrossing character storylines, addictive combat, & a modern classic of a soundtrack. I will forever look back fondly on my time spent with these 8 characters especially my go to party of Ophelia, Olberic, Cyrus, & Therion. I put in around 80 hours and did every piece on content besides defeating the super secret final boss gauntlet which humbled my foolish ambitions. Having to fight 10 straight bosses with no saves & all 8 party members maxed out was a little too much for me. The only big flaw I can think of is some of the jumps in level between chapters are a little extreme, but getting better gear early usually solves that malady. Heard the English dub wasn’t great, but that’s why I play Japanese games in Japanese.