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Showing posts with label Octopath Traveler. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Octopath Traveler. Show all posts
LOS ANGELES (June 7, 2019) – Embark on a journey like no other today with the critically acclaimed and multi award-winning RPG OCTOPATH TRAVELER™, now available on PC (STEAM®).
OCTOPATH TRAVELER for PC brings to life the game’s unique HD-2D visuals, blending striking 2D character designs with a beautiful 3D world. Featuring eight distinct characters each with their own tales to enjoy ranging from journeys of self-discovery to quests for revenge, each traveler will start their journey in a different land within the enchanting yet perilous continent of Orsterra, allowing players to steer their own adventure depending on the hero they choose.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER is now available for PC (STEAM) with English and Japanese audio, and English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese text. For more information, visit: https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/games/octopath-traveler.
This game is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal™. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 144 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 78 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 74 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
So we all knew that we would wind back up here at some point in time. That's right, I have once again risen from the depths to attempt a Memorable Music article. Taking the spotlight this time is Acquire and Square Enix's Octopath Traveler that not only did Natasha review a little while ago, but that I finally started to sit down to making my morning and evening commutes that much better!
I want to take a few seconds to thank Asleep in the Fantasy's YouTube channel where I was able to find a full list of these awesome tracks to share.
Like any good musical list especially in a JRPG the best place to start is the default battle theme. Since you'll be listening to this the most, this is one track you'll want to love otherwise it's going to make that journey a hell of a long one. Octopath's is a good upbeat one with a classical symphonic twist that makes me hum along and tap my fingers while issuing controls to my characters.
And following the idea behind a normal battle, the boss battles need to be up there as well! Like the battle theme and a lot of the others the catchy symphonic elements are there to help you along which is a good thing because honestly? Boss Battles can be freaking long sometimes so having a good tune in the background helps get through them.
I may be a bit biased on this next one, but it is my Memorable Music and H'aanit's theme is this soft haunting score that just fits so well with her character. Cool, collected and a general badass, I have no regrets with her being my main protagonist!
So that's it for now as I head towards the last of the seven of the cast. If you've played it all the way through like some that I know or if you're just starting like me, drop us a link in the comments for what your favorite tracks are.
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It's time once again to grab a sword, bring that cleric and saddle up that thief as we fight our way through another JRPG that could possibly be the next best thing. From the creators that brought us the masterpiece that is Bravely Default, a series back on the 3DS, we are greeted with Square Enix's Octopath Traveler.
To be honest, I didn't have high hopes for the game when I first saw the trailer for it many years ago at E3. I found myself unimpressed by the simplicity it was sporting. BOY WAS I WRONG! Not 2 days after its release date did I notice the high praise and crazy reactions from other players. This meant only one thing... I misjudged it far too quickly. After spending an entire day going to 11 different game stores, due to the lack of pre-registration this game only shipped out a handful of copies to each store, I finally got my hands on a copy.
This role-playing game is fashioned to look like a classic 16-bit, Super NES-styled game with pixelated textures and character sprites, but with an HD environment. Surprisingly I find this to be quite charming. It's brings in the old with the new.
As I dove into another large world of fantasy and adventure I am re-introduced to one of my long lost loves: Turn-based battle systems. As it is, you are able to see who is next on the battle roaster and take your time to strategize out the perfect plan of attack. While fighting enemies each one has their weaknesses that are displayed directly below them. You will have to utilize your weapons and spells to uncover those soft spots in order to break their defense. Once they are staggered you are open to unleash a flurry of attacks stronger than before. Like Bravely Default you are able to stack your Battle Points with each turn you choose to attack normally, use a simple spell or defend. All characters can stack up to 5 BP, but can only unleash up to 4 for maximum power.
The story, which is one of the more unique aspects of this game, is split up between 8 different characters. As you start the game you are forced to choose one of these characters as your main point of interest, but don't let that discourage you. Once you start and finish the 1st chapter you are free to roam the land and begin any other characters story. Each one has their own path of hardships and classes, the character classes are Thief, Warrior, Merchant, Apothecary, Cleric, Hunter, Dancer and Scholar, but as the arbiter of this game you are free to choose which story to focus on. Started off as the Thief and you came across the Dancers story? No problem. Just take a break from one story to start another. These character are what form your party. You can choose to stick with the same hero for the whole story or take the time to grab all 8. The choice is yours.
As you level up each character, you acquire the traditional Experience Points (XP) and Money, as well as Job Points (JP) that you can use to unlock class specific skills. Later on in the game you can come across an ability that allows you to dual class. Want your Cleric to become a Warrior? Presto! You can have yourself a Warrior Cleric. A Dancer who wishes to steal more tips? Piece of cake! With the dual class you can mix and match between the 8 different classes and customize your hero into the ultimate champion in and out of the battlefield, but remember that you can only have two roles equipped at a time.
These characters also have a hidden talent that can help you progress
either in the main stories or side quest. Depending on who you have on
screen these character can interact with NPCs. For instance a Merchant
can buy any item off an individual, where as the Hunter can provoke
others into a fight and so on.
This world is massive and will likely take you hours to reach point A to point B, but luckily if you open your world map you can automatically travel to cities that you've previously visited, cutting travel time in half. But if there is one thing that I'd recommend focusing on in this game it's that leveling up is NECESSARY! So taking the time to travel through familiar areas is highly favorable.
While traveling through this world each area will display a battle level, showing you the difficulty of these zones. If you're a daredevil that is willing to take the risk you'll be rewarded handsomely, but your resources will suffer or you can play it safe and stick to areas that are closer to your current level, but you'll gain fewer experience points. In the end you choose how you progress through the game, but the difficulty does spike fast, just shortly after I finished chapter 1 for all 8 protagonists, I found myself walking into caves or forest areas 20 levels above my current one. So caution is warned. You will also be given a guide at all times during the game, so if you fancy yourself a bit of side tracking your map will always flash green in spots that are connected to the main storyline.
This game is not for the faint hearted, it is hard if you don't put the work into leveling up your characters, gaining new armor and weaponry. Depending on the class your character is under it will limit the use of certain weapons and magic. Adding the secondary job class will help in expanding your combat capability, giving you a brooder range of weapons, spells and skills.
Side quests are also available shortly after finishing your first chapter. The NPC will have an orange icon above their heads indicating that they need help. Some times it's as easy as delivering an item or can be challenging by requesting you to go find a certain individual. But these quests will always be related to your characters hidden talent in some way. So if you find yourself stuck on a quest it may be that you haven't recruited the right team member yet.
Visually the game is stunning for its 2D style artwork and the music,
though it's fully orchestrated and not rigged with classic chip-tune
styled beats, will put you in the right mood for every moment. Not to
mention that I find all the characters in this game to have very
appetizing story backgrounds.
I highly recommend this game to RPG lovers around the world, especially if you've been itching to play a classic style game. Put that old school Nintendo Entertainment System back into the dark folds of your closet because Octopath Traveler has the craving that you addicts need. I'm giving this game a 10/10 for being unexpectedly perfect.
"Oh, Turn-based systems! Why hast thou leavest me these so many moons? Please forgive my wayward betrayal, 'twas foolishness."
Game Information
Platform:
Nintendo Switch Developer(s):
Square Enix
Acquire Publisher(s):
Nintendo Genre(s):
RPG Mode(s):
Single Player Other Platform(s):
N/A
