Octopath Traveller II is out in the wild now, but we can't stop gushing about how incredible its pixel-perfect HD-2D art style is, which is on full display in the trailer above.
In addition to looking like a dream, the music is great, too, not to mention the gripping storyline and excellent turn-based combat mechanics. We thought Octopath Traveller II was excellent, awarding the game the highly-coveted Push Square 9/10, so, you know, that means it's really good. But don't just take our word for it, try out the demo for yourself, you even carry your progress over into the full game.
Are you playing Octopath Traveler II? Are you a first-timer to the franchise, or did you play the first game on another platform previously? Patiently wait your turn in the comments section below.
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Already bought the first game on steam to play it on my steam deck, will play the second one on ps5 after I finish the first game. Wish octopath 1 on ps5 too.
On PS5 looks nice , plays ok, characters and story are interesting. Abut you will wear out the X-button and you will need health potions by the truckload. Btw there are still way toooooo many random encounters , 4 randoms when turning from a save point to a npc standing next to said save point is a little overdoing it.
I actually never play these kind of 2D pixel games as i prefer modern graphics, I won't even go back to ps2 or psp games.
But, that changed with this game, I downloaded the demo to see how "HD" 2D sprites could get and I was blown away. The visuals, the shadows, voice acting, the combat, the path system and traversing the maps hooked me in. I chose to start with ochette and she's pretty OP for the first set of areas, now on my way to get throne next.
Playing this had definitely made me want to pick up triangle strategy as well but I don't think the visuals will be as good as this though.
@Boreth which character did you start with for the high encounter rate, I started with ochette and I have to run around quite a bit to start a fight.
I have the game (no time to unwrap it yet - GT7 taking too much of my gaming time).
Is it 4K/60 on PS5? I hope so!
Got it on Switch where it’s at home with all the other HD-2D games.
Will pick up eventually. Finishing hogwarts, may find a game on extra and buy this or atomic heart on sale whichever I see first. That should hold me until Baulders Gate 3 in August.
Osvald is definitely my favorite character in Octopath traveler 2.his story is amazing.the voice acting is excellent.the combat.the graphics is really good.the boss fights.the magic.this game is a instant classic.word up son
@Boreth Oswald gets a skill after you upgrade your skills that allows you to prevent so many random encounters.
@playstation1995 I agree his story is so good. I’m gonna load him up with the best mage 🧙🏻♂️ equipment
@UltimateOtaku91 just wanted to let you know as someone who has been playing Triangle Strategy for about 25-30 hours now it’s pretty on par with OCTOPATH Traveler for graphical fidelity. Both were made in the HD 2D style. I think both are great looking and offer different gameplay and storylines. So if you like OCTOPATH you may like Triangle as well. There is a demo on switch to try and that’s what sold me on it!
@ErrantRob yeah it does look good been watching some gameplay, will definitely pick it up once I'm done with fire emblem engage, don't want too many tactical games at once.
I’m looking forward to the Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake.
@Bentleyma word and if it does good which it will cuz dragon quest always sells good we will be getting remakes of other games in the series 😉
Been playing it and I'm about 4 hours in, while I wish the minimap was better I've been loving it.
I’m really excited to play this and am very happy that it's on PS5. I just need to dig out from this unusual late winter avalanche of games that’s wiped out much of my money and time.
Yeah, great it is on PS5 and PC on day 1 this time around.
Also glad to see it has a "Verified Compatibility" for SteamDeck on the Steam page.
@Faraz27 definitely.osvald story is excellent.and his gameplay is amazing.word up son
@UltimateOtaku91 , I started with Osvald made it to lvl 11 just by random encounters walking between your landing point after the prison escape and the crossing with the lady that lost her bag. That's 3-4 screens either way , like I said a bit high on the randoms.
@Faraz27 Osvald a Lvl 11 now 2 last lvls without leaving the crossroad with the lost handbag quest.
@Boreth I ageee the frequency on randoms is high. I kinda wish they went the trails or chained echoes route and put the Enemies on the open world but I guess it wasn’t designed with that in mind anyways.
Don't normally pre-order games but I did with this one and I'm loving this game at the moment. Started as Throne. Just what I was looking for as getting a bit tired of hack n slash adventure games posing as RPG's. The HD-2D graphics look stunning. Downloaded I am Setsuna from PS Extra as well so have that to play when I finish this.
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