Current Events > Octopath Traveler got a 9.3 at IGN

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Coffeebeanz 07/12/18 10:04:51 AM #1:	http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/12/octopath-traveler-review Daaayum son Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/12/17563366/octopath-traveler-review-nintendo-switch-jrpg Every element of Octopath Traveler comes together brilliantly to create a refreshing take on the genre. While it channels the spirit of old favorites, it never feels derivative. It genuinely does feel like a 16-bit RPG that has evolved into something new rather than being mere nostalgia-bait. Even if its visual tricks can feel strained at times, I admire the way Traveler sidesteps and even corrects the mistakes that other RPGs tend to make in trying to recapture the essence of the Super NES era. Its informed by the classics, but it never feels blind or slavish. While I dont feel comfortable putting a score on this review until Ive completed the game and seen how (or if) the stories come together, I can confidently say that anyone whos been pining for a great RPG will not be disappointed by Octopath Traveler... whether they want a vintage experience or a brand-new one. Kick ass bro --- Physician [Internal Medicine] <cite>Coffeebeanz posted [p:904939476] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote>http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/12/octopath-traveler-review Daaayum son Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/12/17563366/octopath-traveler-review-nintendo-switch-jrpg Every element of Octopath Traveler comes together brilliantly to create a refreshing take on the genre. While it channels the spirit of old favorites, it never feels derivative. It genuinely does feel like a 16-bit RPG that has evolved into something new rather than being mere nostalgia-bait. Even if its visual tricks can feel strained at times, I admire the way Traveler sidesteps and even corrects the mistakes that other RPGs tend to make in trying to recapture the essence of the Super NES era. Its informed by the classics, but it never feels blind or slavish. While I dont feel comfortable putting a score on this review until Ive completed the game and seen how (or if) the stories come together, I can confidently say that anyone whos been pining for a great RPG will not be disappointed by Octopath Traveler... whether they want a vintage experience or a brand-new one. Kick ass bro</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Timohtep 07/12/18 10:06:47 AM #2:	Neat. I'll get a used or discounted copy later. I don't like JRPGs enough to spend a full 60 on it. Love the art style tho --- https://imgur.com/wwCOg https://imgur.com/tu3lv https://imgur.com/kEMcd https://imgur.com/GIjGS 3.5.1 <cite>Timohtep posted [p:904939582] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote>Neat. I'll get a used or discounted copy later. I don't like JRPGs enough to spend a full 60 on it. Love the art style tho</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trigg3rH4ppy 07/12/18 10:08:37 AM #3:	Do we have confirmation that the 8 teams join together? I'm interested in this game but I have no desire to try to juggle 8 separate campaigns. --- ~A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men ~ TWSSted since~ 3/27/12 https://imgur.com/zlaENmx <cite>Trigg3rH4ppy posted [p:904939670] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote>Do we have confirmation that the 8 teams join together? I'm interested in this game but I have no desire to try to juggle 8 separate campaigns.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BWLurker 07/12/18 10:11:06 AM #4:	Trigg3rH4ppy posted... Do we have confirmation that the 8 teams join together? I'm interested in this game but I have no desire to try to juggle 8 separate campaigns. You pick up every character in chapter 1, but I'm pretty sure it's 8 separate stories. As in, there doesn't appear to be an overarching main plot that I can see. <cite>BWLurker posted [p:904939799] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>Trigg3rH4ppy posted...</cite> <quote>Do we have confirmation that the 8 teams join together? I'm interested in this game but I have no desire to try to juggle 8 separate campaigns.</quote> You pick up every character in chapter 1, but I'm pretty sure it's 8 separate stories. As in, there doesn't appear to be an overarching main plot that I can see.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Coffeebeanz 07/12/18 10:11:31 AM #5:	That art is so good hnnngh --- Physician [Internal Medicine] <cite>Coffeebeanz posted [p:904939816] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote> That art is so good hnnngh</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pinky0926 07/12/18 10:11:40 AM #6:	Are we taking IGN seriously now Can someone update me on the latest here --- CE's Resident Scotsman. https://imgur.com/ILz2ZbV <cite>pinky0926 posted [p:904939820] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote>Are we taking IGN seriously now Can someone update me on the latest here</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kavatar 07/12/18 10:11:56 AM #7:	While I dont feel comfortable putting a score on this review until Ive completed the game and seen how (or if) the stories come together Isn't that one of the main criticisms? There is absolutely nothing tying the stories together, not even any interaction between the different characters, even though they're fighting together. That feels like it would put a huge damper on any enjoyment I get out of playing an individual story. --- The sea was angry that day, my friends. Like an old man trying to send back soup at a deli. <cite>Kavatar posted [p:904939834] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><quote>While I dont feel comfortable putting a score on this review until Ive completed the game and seen how (or if) the stories come together</quote> Isn't that one of the main criticisms? There is absolutely nothing tying the stories together, not even any interaction between the different characters, even though they're fighting together. That feels like it would put a huge damper on any enjoyment I get out of playing an individual story.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Calwings 07/12/18 10:13:16 AM #8:	BWLurker posted... Trigg3rH4ppy posted... Do we have confirmation that the 8 teams join together? I'm interested in this game but I have no desire to try to juggle 8 separate campaigns. You pick up every character in chapter 1, but I'm pretty sure it's 8 separate stories. As in, there doesn't appear to be an overarching main plot that I can see. Is there at least some sort of "final chapter" way at the end that unlocks when you beat all 8 previous stories? Anything like that? --- "Someday I too will fly... and find you again!" https://imgur.com/LbYalYq <cite>Calwings posted [p:904939903] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>BWLurker posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Trigg3rH4ppy posted...</cite> <quote>Do we have confirmation that the 8 teams join together? I'm interested in this game but I have no desire to try to juggle 8 separate campaigns.</quote> You pick up every character in chapter 1, but I'm pretty sure it's 8 separate stories. As in, there doesn't appear to be an overarching main plot that I can see.</quote> Is there at least some sort of "final chapter" way at the end that unlocks when you beat all 8 previous stories? Anything like that?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 07/12/18 10:13:37 AM #9:	Kavatar posted... While I dont feel comfortable putting a score on this review until Ive completed the game and seen how (or if) the stories come together Isn't that one of the main criticisms? There is absolutely nothing tying the stories together, not even any interaction between the different characters, even though they're fighting together. That feels like it would put a huge damper on any enjoyment I get out of playing an individual story. There's not nothing. Some characters have problems that are solved with other characters abilities. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:904939924] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kavatar posted...</cite> <quote><quote>While I dont feel comfortable putting a score on this review until Ive completed the game and seen how (or if) the stories come together</quote> Isn't that one of the main criticisms? There is absolutely nothing tying the stories together, not even any interaction between the different characters, even though they're fighting together. That feels like it would put a huge damper on any enjoyment I get out of playing an individual story.</quote> There's not nothing. Some characters have problems that are solved with other characters abilities.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 07/12/18 10:14:54 AM #10:	Calwings posted... BWLurker posted... Trigg3rH4ppy posted... Do we have confirmation that the 8 teams join together? I'm interested in this game but I have no desire to try to juggle 8 separate campaigns. You pick up every character in chapter 1, but I'm pretty sure it's 8 separate stories. As in, there doesn't appear to be an overarching main plot that I can see. Is there at least some sort of "final chapter" way at the end that unlocks when you beat all 8 previous stories? Anything like that? We don't know. Signs point to no or it's something like Legend of Mana where there are three main quests and competing any of them let's you challenge the final boss but you can also complete all three. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:904939988] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>Calwings posted...</cite> <quote><cite>BWLurker posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Trigg3rH4ppy posted...</cite> <quote>Do we have confirmation that the 8 teams join together? I'm interested in this game but I have no desire to try to juggle 8 separate campaigns.</quote> You pick up every character in chapter 1, but I'm pretty sure it's 8 separate stories. As in, there doesn't appear to be an overarching main plot that I can see.</quote> Is there at least some sort of "final chapter" way at the end that unlocks when you beat all 8 previous stories? Anything like that?</quote> We don't know. Signs point to no or it's something like Legend of Mana where there are three main quests and competing any of them let's you challenge the final boss but you can also complete all three.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BWLurker 07/12/18 10:15:05 AM #11:	Kavatar posted... While I dont feel comfortable putting a score on this review until Ive completed the game and seen how (or if) the stories come together Isn't that one of the main criticisms? There is absolutely nothing tying the stories together, not even any interaction between the different characters, even though they're fighting together. That feels like it would put a huge damper on any enjoyment I get out of playing an individual story. I've read mixed things on that. Some people who have the game say that your party chats with each other and there are overlapping stories. I don't know what's accurate though. Calwings posted... Is there at least some sort of "final chapter" way at the end that unlocks when you beat all 8 previous stories? Anything like that? No idea. I would hope so, seems like a real missed opportunity if not. <cite>BWLurker posted [p:904940001] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kavatar posted...</cite> <quote><quote>While I dont feel comfortable putting a score on this review until Ive completed the game and seen how (or if) the stories come together</quote> Isn't that one of the main criticisms? There is absolutely nothing tying the stories together, not even any interaction between the different characters, even though they're fighting together. That feels like it would put a huge damper on any enjoyment I get out of playing an individual story.</quote> I've read mixed things on that. Some people who have the game say that your party chats with each other and there are overlapping stories. I don't know what's accurate though. <cite>Calwings posted...</cite> <quote>Is there at least some sort of "final chapter" way at the end that unlocks when you beat all 8 previous stories? Anything like that?</quote> No idea. I would hope so, seems like a real missed opportunity if not.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pinky0926 07/12/18 10:15:43 AM #12:	Kavatar posted... While I dont feel comfortable putting a score on this review until Ive completed the game and seen how (or if) the stories come together Isn't that one of the main criticisms? There is absolutely nothing tying the stories together, not even any interaction between the different characters, even though they're fighting together. That feels like it would put a huge damper on any enjoyment I get out of playing an individual story. This would really kill it for me, I feel. One of my favourite things about FFX was the deep bond all the characters had. You could feel this when they initially rejected Tidus because he was too much of an outsider. --- CE's Resident Scotsman. https://imgur.com/ILz2ZbV <cite>pinky0926 posted [p:904940036] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kavatar posted...</cite> <quote><quote>While I dont feel comfortable putting a score on this review until Ive completed the game and seen how (or if) the stories come together</quote> Isn't that one of the main criticisms? There is absolutely nothing tying the stories together, not even any interaction between the different characters, even though they're fighting together. That feels like it would put a huge damper on any enjoyment I get out of playing an individual story.</quote> This would really kill it for me, I feel. One of my favourite things about FFX was the deep bond all the characters had. You could feel this when they initially rejected Tidus because he was too much of an outsider.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 07/12/18 10:20:18 AM #13:	I'm not against the idea of "no overarching final chapter". To play devil's advocate, many games have tried to "tie everything together", and I can't say they do well every time. Either they end up focusing too much on one or two favorite characters and everyone else falls by the wayside, or they try to even it out and it ends up diluted. Or it's simplistic, like one bad guy who was like "I'm behind it all!" and everyone just has to kill him, which is kinda bog-standard. But we'll see. --- CyricZ <cite>CyricZ posted [p:904940279] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote>I'm not against the idea of "no overarching final chapter". To play devil's advocate, many games have tried to "tie everything together", and I can't say they do well every time. Either they end up focusing too much on one or two favorite characters and everyone else falls by the wayside, or they try to even it out and it ends up diluted. Or it's simplistic, like one bad guy who was like "I'm behind it all!" and everyone just has to kill him, which is kinda bog-standard. But we'll see.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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creativerealms 07/12/18 10:22:33 AM #15:	Sadly that seems to be the odd review out. Others seem to be low 8s. Now that's not a bad thing as this still seems to be a solid game but one where personal opinion matters. The IGN guy clearly god much more invested in the game then some other reviewers did. --- No sig. <cite>creativerealms posted [p:904940404] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote>Sadly that seems to be the odd review out. Others seem to be low 8s. Now that's not a bad thing as this still seems to be a solid game but one where personal opinion matters. The IGN guy clearly god much more invested in the game then some other reviewers did.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Megaman50100 07/12/18 10:25:10 AM #16:	pinky0926 posted... Kavatar posted... While I dont feel comfortable putting a score on this review until Ive completed the game and seen how (or if) the stories come together Isn't that one of the main criticisms? There is absolutely nothing tying the stories together, not even any interaction between the different characters, even though they're fighting together. That feels like it would put a huge damper on any enjoyment I get out of playing an individual story. This would really kill it for me, I feel. One of my favourite things about FFX was the deep bond all the characters had. You could feel this when they initially rejected Tidus because he was too much of an outsider. Reviewers further in the game have said that there is character interaction once you get to character's second chapters. But the same ones weren't far enough along to see how intertwined they get. --- move all remaining groundhog mercenaries to the front lines. Have sheep troopers squadrons A and B flank the cows. They're using DC-17 hoof blasters. <cite>Megaman50100 posted [p:904940530] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>pinky0926 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Kavatar posted...</cite> <quote><quote>While I dont feel comfortable putting a score on this review until Ive completed the game and seen how (or if) the stories come together</quote> Isn't that one of the main criticisms? There is absolutely nothing tying the stories together, not even any interaction between the different characters, even though they're fighting together. That feels like it would put a huge damper on any enjoyment I get out of playing an individual story.</quote> This would really kill it for me, I feel. One of my favourite things about FFX was the deep bond all the characters had. You could feel this when they initially rejected Tidus because he was too much of an outsider.</quote> Reviewers further in the game have said that there is character interaction once you get to character's second chapters. But the same ones weren't far enough along to see how intertwined they get.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zodd3224 07/12/18 10:26:47 AM #17:	Hype is over 9000 --- https://imgur.com/qAas5O2 <cite>Zodd3224 posted [p:904940605] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote>Hype is over 9000</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Timohtep 07/12/18 10:29:08 AM #19:	creativerealms posted... low 8s. Octoscore Reviewer --- https://imgur.com/wwCOg https://imgur.com/tu3lv https://imgur.com/kEMcd https://imgur.com/GIjGS 3.5.1 <cite>Timohtep posted [p:904940727] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>creativerealms posted...</cite> <quote>low 8s.</quote> Octoscore Reviewer</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 07/12/18 10:46:23 AM #20:	Timohtep posted... creativerealms posted... low 8s. Octoscore Reviewer Lol, didn't think that. --- No sig. <cite>creativerealms posted [p:904941536] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>Timohtep posted...</cite> <quote><cite>creativerealms posted...</cite> <quote>low 8s.</quote> Octoscore Reviewer</quote> Lol, didn't think that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 07/12/18 12:13:59 PM #21:	Timohtep posted... creativerealms posted... low 8s. Octoscore Reviewer Patent that shit. --- CyricZ <cite>CyricZ posted [p:904946052] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>Timohtep posted...</cite> <quote><cite>creativerealms posted...</cite> <quote>low 8s.</quote> Octoscore Reviewer</quote> Patent that shit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pinky0926 07/12/18 12:16:24 PM #22:	Megaman50100 posted... Reviewers further in the game have said that there is character interaction once you get to character's second chapters. But the same ones weren't far enough along to see how intertwined they get. I wonder if it's meaningful character interaction and not just gimmicky mentions of other storylines. I want to love this game but I'll remain cautious for now. --- CE's Resident Scotsman. https://imgur.com/ILz2ZbV <cite>pinky0926 posted [p:904946197] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>Megaman50100 posted...</cite> <quote>Reviewers further in the game have said that there is character interaction once you get to character's second chapters. But the same ones weren't far enough along to see how intertwined they get.</quote> I wonder if it's meaningful character interaction and not just gimmicky mentions of other storylines. I want to love this game but I'll remain cautious for now.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Coffeebeanz 07/12/18 12:16:36 PM #23:	CyricZ posted... Timohtep posted... creativerealms posted... low 8s. Octoscore Reviewer Patent that shit. He stole it from this https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/76796528 --- Physician [Internal Medicine] <cite>Coffeebeanz posted [p:904946212] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>CyricZ posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Timohtep posted...</cite> <quote><cite>creativerealms posted...</cite> <quote>low 8s.</quote> Octoscore Reviewer</quote> Patent that shit.</quote> He stole it from this https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/76796528</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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JE19426 07/12/18 12:19:52 PM #25:	16-BITTER posted... IGN, where a game that's exactly like a great game from 3 years ago scores a 6 and is considered a bland ripoff whike a game that's exactly like a great game from 23 years ago scores a 9 and is considered a faithful homage What games are those? <cite>JE19426 posted [p:904946381] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>16-BITTER posted...</cite> <quote>IGN, where a game that's exactly like a great game from 3 years ago scores a 6 and is considered a bland ripoff whike a game that's exactly like a great game from 23 years ago scores a 9 and is considered a faithful homage</quote> What games are those?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 07/12/18 12:21:07 PM #26:	Coffeebeanz posted... CyricZ posted... Timohtep posted... creativerealms posted... low 8s. Octoscore Reviewer Patent that shit. He stole it from this https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/76796528 Stop stealing that shit. --- CyricZ <cite>CyricZ posted [p:904946446] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>Coffeebeanz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>CyricZ posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Timohtep posted...</cite> <quote><cite>creativerealms posted...</cite> <quote>low 8s.</quote> Octoscore Reviewer</quote> Patent that shit.</quote> He stole it from this https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/76796528</quote> Stop stealing that shit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Timohtep 07/12/18 12:43:03 PM #27:	Coffeebeanz posted... CyricZ posted... Timohtep posted... creativerealms posted... low 8s. Octoscore Reviewer Patent that shit. He stole it from this https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/76796528 No u --- https://imgur.com/wwCOg https://imgur.com/tu3lv https://imgur.com/kEMcd https://imgur.com/GIjGS 3.5.1 <cite>Timohtep posted [p:904947707] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>Coffeebeanz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>CyricZ posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>Timohtep posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>creativerealms posted...</cite> <quote> low 8s. </quote> Octoscore Reviewer </quote> Patent that shit.</quote> He stole it from this https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/76796528</quote> No u</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeeak4444 07/13/18 12:34:46 AM #28:	16-BITTER posted... IGN, where a game that's exactly like a great game from 3 years ago scores a 6 and is considered a bland ripoff whike a game that's exactly like a great game from 23 years ago scores a 9 and is considered a faithful homage I mean that makes sense though. You said it yourself, ones a bland ripoff of something done extremely recent while the other was inspired by decades past and pays faithful homage for those who want an updated and refined journey back. I don't like reviews in general for the most part and have no love for IGN but what's the problem? --- Typical gameFAQers are "Complainers that always complain about those who complain about real legitimate complaints."-Joker_X <cite>Zeeak4444 posted [p:904986986] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote><cite>16-BITTER posted...</cite> <quote>IGN, where a game that's exactly like a great game from 3 years ago scores a 6 and is considered a bland ripoff whike a game that's exactly like a great game from 23 years ago scores a 9 and is considered a faithful homage</quote> I mean that makes sense though. You said it yourself, ones a bland ripoff of something done extremely recent while the other was inspired by decades past and pays faithful homage for those who want an updated and refined journey back. I don't like reviews in general for the most part and have no love for IGN but what's the problem?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doe 07/13/18 2:08:31 PM #29:	All game review sites are shit and just operate on getting as many clicks as possible through whatever means necessary, this is equally true for IGN, Gamespot, Kotaku, etc --- https://imgtc.com/i/FoEetUh.gif https://imgtc.com/i/oeysOEy.jpg <cite>Doe posted [p:905014168] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote>All game review sites are shit and just operate on getting as many clicks as possible through whatever means necessary, this is equally true for IGN, Gamespot, Kotaku, etc</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 07/13/18 2:12:48 PM #30:	Everyone is shit --- CyricZ <cite>CyricZ posted [p:905014414] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote>Everyone is shit</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Darkninja42 07/13/18 2:50:29 PM #32:	A thing you have to keep in mind with sites like IGN is that there are different people doing the reviews, so the opinion is not gonna be the same across the board. I feel like a lot of people neglect that when they compare reviews from them. --- I'm far from high end, I just know what suits me. <cite>Darkninja42 posted [p:905016448] in Octopath T... [t:76800018]...</cite> <quote>A thing you have to keep in mind with sites like IGN is that there are different people doing the reviews, so the opinion is not gonna be the same across the board. I feel like a lot of people neglect that when they compare reviews from them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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