LogFAQs > #926393577

DISCLAIMER: I'm aware at the outset that this is going to be long-winded and unconvincing to some, so I don't mind the push back. Also it's six in the morning and I woke up with this post in my head so here goes. END DISCLAIMER

"the most disappointing game of 2018"

"It started out promising, but turned to shit after"

"fantastic gameplay, crap story

I have repeatedly claimed that Octopath Traveler was my favorite game of 2018, beating out titles like RDR2, Smash Bros, Celeste, Spider-Man, and God of War. Since OT was released last July, I've played through the game twice on the Switch, totaling around 200 hours total playtime. Most people would agree with me when I say that the battle system, music, graphical style, and overall presentation are stellar examples how to update an "old-school" jrpg updated to the contemporary context of videogames. However, the most common complaint I see on this board and on the game's message board is it's story.

When I have read a post like one of the above complaining about the story, I have put up a meager comment about people "complaining about getting what they asked for" - in this case being "old-school storytelling." This isn't quite what I mean though. Hence, this long-winded post about why I believe Octopath Traveler's story succeeds.

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