This happens a lot. I think the unsaid part of this is, "should we play Octopath Traveller or some classic JRPG we never played before."
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Octopath Traveler Review Thread
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This happens a lot. I think the unsaid part of this is, "should we play Octopath Traveller or some classic JRPG we never played before."
Arent most of jrpg grindy and repetitive? BD, DQ, EO, SMT, FF etc. Dont know any (turn based) jrpg that has not these attributes. So why wondering its in a game that is authenticly targeting these?
Always loved them cause of the stories, combat, arts etc., not for their archaic gameplay design.
Always loved them cause of the stories, combat, arts etc., not for their archaic gameplay design.
Seriously
F*** Neogaf and Resetera when it's about reviews.
I mean it's not just review it's about "it's a JRPG it can't be 8/10" same as Assassin's Creed who need to be a BAD GAME since now he's the douchbag of gaming community even if Origins is awesome and Odyssey seems great, because IT'S NOT F******* EZIO
seriously guys come on, look at yourselves, this topic is insane!
F*** Neogaf and Resetera when it's about reviews.
I mean it's not just review it's about "it's a JRPG it can't be 8/10" same as Assassin's Creed who need to be a BAD GAME since now he's the douchbag of gaming community even if Origins is awesome and Odyssey seems great, because IT'S NOT F******* EZIO
seriously guys come on, look at yourselves, this topic is insane!
I don't understand why towns and cities would have to be intact for every single character. That doesn't make much sense. Unless you're just interacting with the same NPC's with all the characters which would be pretty lame and sounds very repetitive in a Groundhog Day kind of way.
Really? With such simple visuals the game should run consistent at a good resolution, right?
Keep in mind that technically you can do anything in any order, or even complete a single story before even recruiting any of the other seven characters.
There is quite a bit of character interaction, just not in their personal stories' cutscenes.
Then, if they weren´t able to archieve it, why not simply making 8 independent stories without interaction (or rather with minimal interaction)?. I think of Odin Sphere, where all stories were separated, yet they had some sort of connection (for example, you could find a character in the middle of their journey when playing with another). In the case of Octopath, i think that would have been the best scenario.
It can be loose, of course (think about the typical "hey the world its gonna end, but let´s do sidequests"), but in this case i think its too much. It can damage the credibility of the individual stories. And losing credibility and coherence is really bad for a story. I don´t really understand why put 8 characters with conflicting (even opposite) beliefs travelling together if there is no reason (story wise) for it.
A lot of the stuff people are complaining about seem like they dont like RPGS or prefer the new ones.
You cant be wanting an old school JRPG revival without grinding and some repetition.
Stick with Final Fantasy XV
You cant be wanting an old school JRPG revival without grinding and some repetition.
Stick with Final Fantasy XV
Those older games have a lot of dungeon variety in both setting and gameplay, though, which makes up for the repetitiveness of the overall structure. Off the top of my head, FFV has at least the Fork Tower and Interdimensional Rift (and an incredibly diverse and fun roster of bosses). FFVI has Zozo, Phantom Train, Magitek Factory, Cultists' Tower, Dreamscape, and Kefka's Tower. Chrono Trigger has Guardia Castle, Tyrano Lair, the Black Omen, Magus' Castle, the Airship, and the Sewers. I'm probably forgetting a bunch of others, but you get the point. These areas all have unique gimmicks or different layouts that make them interesting. It remains to be seen whether Octopath is the same, or whether the repetition grates due to how it's implemented. A good game can mask its use of repetitive gameplay patterns and tropes, as a lot of classics do.
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- Good for play in short bursts
- Grindy in spots which is conducive to handheld mode while i'm watching something on TV
- Excellent visuals and sound
- Fun battle system
Yeah I think I'm going to like this.
- Grindy in spots which is conducive to handheld mode while i'm watching something on TV
- Excellent visuals and sound
- Fun battle system
Yeah I think I'm going to like this.
Boy this review thread is nutty considering the kinds of reviews this game is getting.
Everything honestly sounds pretty great.
I honestly couldn't care less if there's a big bad to face at the end or not. If this really is 8 mostly disconnected stories, I'm totally down for something different like that.
Everything honestly sounds pretty great.
I honestly couldn't care less if there's a big bad to face at the end or not. If this really is 8 mostly disconnected stories, I'm totally down for something different like that.
That sounds reassuring. Was afraid we might not get much interaction between the group. My only only other negative are the repetitive dungeons, but i'm willing bear those in order to experience the fantastics art this game has to offer. It looks just stunning. I will buy it even though i'm deep into Hollow Knight.
Hmm now I'm a bit unsure, especially with huge JRPGs sitting half played (sorry Persona 5, I promise I'll finish you someday). Especially at $80cdn. Seems solid but nothing mind numbing. Maybe I'll clear out some of my plays first and get it on a sale.
What the hell is Primrose's Bewildering Grace and Cait? I feel like this is a crucial information I need before starting a playthrough and plotting my path across 8 characters.
Not that I feel they are useless but because I didn't connect with the two demos like a lot of people did I feel like I was able to watch the hype cycle build for this game with expectations from some users going through the roof. The overly positive reviews feels like it's feeding into the hype that will lead some who buy this feeling disappointed afterwards because it may not be what they hoped it would be (which happens often for many different games) and the average reviews which lists its flaws has me feeling like this is a really good JRPG game that's no gift to nerd kind like all the great JRPG's that came before it.
I don't know we'll see in the long run though. I still need finish Shining Resonance Refrain (Switch version ftw, which I'm thoroughly enjoying) and I want to do a straight play through of Shin Megami Tensei IV and IV Apocalypse before I consider getting this.
The way this sidebar in the Kotaku review is written is a bit eye-raising:
It sounds like the reviewer is implying that Nintendo might be lying about endgame content.
It sounds like the reviewer is implying that Nintendo might be lying about endgame content.
So 84 MC, in line with the 2 modern JRPGs I've played the last months : Xc2 and Ni no Kuni 2. The first one is a wonderful JRPG with some serious flaws and the second one is basically the most disappointing game for me in years.
Let's see how Octopath ends, I don't care that much about review scores, and this time at least most reviewers admit that they didn't finish the game. This weekend will be busy!
Let's see how Octopath ends, I don't care that much about review scores, and this time at least most reviewers admit that they didn't finish the game. This weekend will be busy!
yeah but it's just dumb to see them traveling togheter and then the guy is alone for his cutscenes, but again, i didn't buy this for the story since it seemed pretty classic as far as the demo go, so i don't mind that much
still it could have been way better
I did not expect to be running some sort of Schreier defense in this thread, because I don't even agree with him on some things myself, but the response here is a bit much.
Not just one person (see the above quoted post), and it's incorrect to act like that's true. Not even saying I think I'm going to find myself agreeing with him, but others felt strongly about these issues too. But yes, it might also not be as big of an issue even if you find it a problem at all, etc.
He was also positive about JRPGs other people disliked. That just means he has different taste in JRPGs than you, and that means a review from him can be valuable to those with that same taste.
lol
Not just one person (see the above quoted post), and it's incorrect to act like that's true. Not even saying I think I'm going to find myself agreeing with him, but others felt strongly about these issues too. But yes, it might also not be as big of an issue even if you find it a problem at all, etc.
He was also positive about JRPGs other people disliked. That just means he has different taste in JRPGs than you, and that means a review from him can be valuable to those with that same taste.
lol
Even the biggest fans of Persona 3 and 4 will admit that about the dungeons though
That Kotaku review. Overall it sounds like a classic JRPG which is exactly what I'm looking for.
Any particular reason why? Not familiar with this person at all, just curious.
More like the reviewer hasn't experienced it yet and won't talk about it until he does. None of the reviews mention that stuff either. It's weird.
My Compendium edition is sitting at home waiting! Well, I bought it for the missus but still, great reviews and I'm looking forward to playing it.
I mean have you ever visited a Switch or Xbox thread? Some of the posters here like to shit up threads for God knows what reason
I think this is a real problem with game critics and game reviewers. Everyone wants to be ahead of the curve and predict the next big, iconic game and be on the "right side of history" as it were. Between that and how nostalgia-driven a lot of gamers are, it makes for weird reviews.
It's telling that PUBG and Fortnite got very little coverage from game sites until they exploded through the community itself, and then all the reviewers and journalists and such started jumping on it.
Basically if you expect this game to be very similar to FF6 in terms of everything, you might be really disappointed, but a number of reviewers have enjoyed the game for what it is while giving it pretty high scores.
I don't think it's unfair for people to cancel their orders based on that, but I'm still looking forward to playing the game and finding out what makes it tick.
I don't think it's unfair for people to cancel their orders based on that, but I'm still looking forward to playing the game and finding out what makes it tick.
Its a jrpg....
Thats why alot of people dont knock the score down for that. This definitely aint your kinda game anyway