Octopath Traveler II

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Jon Bailes·Feb 22, 2023

Critic60/100

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As an ode to '90s JRPGs, there's no doubt that Octopath Traveler 2 has chops. But the fragmented nature of its eight separate plotlines, however, means the world and its characters lack coherence

GameSpot

Heidi Kemps·Feb 22, 2023

Critic80/100

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The non-linear storytelling, freeform exploration, and strategic combat of Octopath Traveler II makes for a challenging and satisfying RPG adventure.

Game Informer

Josh Broadwell·Feb 17, 2023

Critic85/100

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Octopath Traveler II does what an excellent sequel should. Instead of breaking new ground left and right, it improves on the original in nearly every way and feels more confident about the stories it tells.

Push Square

Jade Sayers·Feb 17, 2023

Critic90/100

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Octopath Traveler II presents enough rich, turn-based action to forgive its minor combat system flaws. It's a breath-taking work of art, filled to the brim with story and adventure, bolstered by a cast of incredible characters who will leave you wanting more at every turn. A masterfully crafted RPG.

Nintendo Life

Mitch Vogel·Feb 17, 2023

Critic90/100

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Octopath Traveler II is a triumphant and confident follow-up to its predecessor, building on the established foundation with welcome new ideas and tweaks that make for an overall excellent experience. A strategic combat system, open-ended character progression, well-written stories, gorgeous visuals, and an incredible soundtrack all coalesce into one of the finest RPGs available on Switch to date. Though it may be more of the same, Team Asano demonstrates mastery of its craft at every turn here. We'd give Octopath Traveler II a high recommendation to anybody looking for a beautiful new RPG to add to their Switch collection.

IGN

Seth G. Macy·Feb 17, 2023

Critic70/100

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Another very enjoyable JRPG that feels a little too safe and familiar.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Katharine Castle·Feb 17, 2023

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Square Enix's gorgeous JRPG returns for a second outing, but bar a couple of very minor evolutions, this is effectively the same Octopath Traveler as before.

Polygon

Jay Castello·Feb 17, 2023

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Compelling mechanics and a gorgeous world can’t carry all of the weight