Octopath Traveler

Also known as: N/A

Developer: Acquire

I wasn't quite sure what to think about Octopath Traveler prior to its release - for those that know me, I never look up information on video games prior to release...I like to be surprised. So, when I began playing Octopath Traveler, I wasn't really sure what to expect...The next thing I knew, over 80 hours had gone by and everything in the game, sans the secret final boss, was complete. I grew to love pretty much everything about this game, from the retro-style graphics, to the unique combat style, to the individual characters themselves. The only real disappointment that I found in the game was the lack of a “big finale” that ties the stories of all eight characters together…though, one could argue that the secret final boss kind of does that. Anyway, Octopath Traveler was one of the most pleasant surprises that I played in 2018 and one that I’ll likely be playing through again sometime down the road. If you’re a fan of old-school RPGs, but want a modern twist, then Octopath Traveler is likely a game that you’ll enjoy.

Review added: 12/09/2018