This game is a brand-new entry in the Octopath Traveler series. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights.
In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era.
Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life?
Every path is yours to take. Embark on an adventure all your own.
Octopath Traveler II is yet another excellent HD-2D adventure, featuring strategic combat, a fantastic soundtrack, more mature storylines, and improvements that make the experience even better. The version for the Switch 2 delivers superior technical performance, and the option to speed up battles addresses one of the limitations of the first game....
As a fan of JRPGs, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II shines as an excellent classic JRPG experience. But…it's 2026. I struggle to think of those who haven't yet played it on the original Switch. If you already own the earlier Switch version, you're better off sticking to that instead of opting to start back over from scratch. I'm unsure if the Switch 2 version's...
Octopath Traveler II for the Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a purrtastic HD-2D RPG with improved visuals and performance, making it an excellent way to experience the adventure, especially in handheld mode. However, the lack of new content, an upgrade option, or save data transfer makes it a difficult purchase for existing Switch owners. If you haven’t...
Octopath Traveler 2 is more of the same with side quests, interesting characters, and a large world to explore. It essentially gives fans of the first game an additional 60 hours of what they already enjoyed, and newcomers can jump right into the sequel without worrying about what they might have missed.
The main issue I have with OT2 is in its similarities to its predecessor. It’s a fun and excellent example of the genre, but doesn’t really stretch beyond it. I suppose there are worse sins a game can commit than just not feeling much different from its great predecessor. Still, if Octopath Traveler wasn’t your thing, Octopath Traveler II likely won’t...
