Octopath Traveler
81Happy KittySadkitty Score
79KitSuperintelligent review
84Critics10 critic reviews
79Players158 ratings
A role-playing game from the Bravely Default team is being developed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. They have brought a new world to life through a mix of CG, pixel art, and "HD-2D" visuals.
Kit's verdict · 7.9/10
Beautiful and fun to fight in, but its eight stories barely cross.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Gorgeous HD-2D style
- Break and Boost combat is deep
- Great soundtrack
Not so much
- Characters rarely interact
- Repetitive chapter structure
Play it if players who love 16-bit RPGs with a modern polish.
Skip it if anyone who wants one connected story.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Octopath Traveler doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Break an enemy's shield by hitting weaknesses, then use Boost on your strongest attacks.
- Unlock secondary jobs at shrines and combine them with each traveler's base job.
- Use Path Actions like Steal and Purchase to grab good gear early.
- Recruit followers with path actions to help in fights.
- Grab advanced jobs late game for huge power.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Did you know?
Trivia
- It coined the term HD-2D for its look.
- Yasunori Nishiki composed the soundtrack.
- A free demo let players carry progress into the full game.
- A sequel, Octopath Traveler II, came out in 2023.
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