4.3
5
69 ratings
Octopath Traveler II Review: 81 Ratings, Pros and Cons
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Octopath Traveler II review : With an average rating of 4.3/5, you can buy Octopath Traveler II with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
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Octopath Traveler II ratings
69 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.3/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 5/5 GodIsAGeek | 5/5 Geeks By Girls | 5/5 RPGamer | 10/10 Lords of Gaming |
| 5/5 Otakugame | 98/100 NextN | 4.9/5 GamesCreed | 9.52/10 Le Bêta-Testeur |
| 9.5/10 Nintendoros | 9.5/10 PC Invasion | 9.2/10 DisplayWeb | 9/10 TheSixthAxis |
| 9/10 TechRaptor | 9/10 Push Square | 9/10 Nintendo Life | 4.5/5 N-Gamz |
| 9/10 The Games Machine | 9/10 3RD Strike | 9/10 Journal du Geek | 9/10 Niche Gamer |
| 9/10 MKAU Gaming | 90/100 Gaming Trend | 4.5/5 4WeAreGamers | 4.5/5 TheXboxHub |
| 8.9/10 GamingGuardian | 8.9/10 NerdMovieProductions | 8.8/10 SpazioGames | 88/100 Games.ch |
| 8.8/10 TierraGamer | 8.8/10 GameSoul | 8.75/10 Pizza Fria | 8.6/10 Hinsusta |
| 86/100 Console Tribe | 8.5/10 wccftech | 8.5/10 Press Start | 8.5/10 GameInformer |
| 8.5/10 GamesVillage | 8.5/10 GamersGlobal | 85/100 4players | 8.5/10 Vandal |
| 8.5/10 Tom’s Hardware (it) | 8.5/10 PlaySense | 8.5/10 GBATemp | 8.5/10 L'info tout court |
| 8.5/10 TestingBuddies | 8.5/10 Naturalborngamers.it | 8.3/10 GeekCulture | 8.3/10 tuttoteK |
| 83/100 Nintendúo | 8.1/10 Geeko | 8/10 GameKult.com | 8/10 Shacknews |
| 4/5 Hardcore Gamer | 4/5 NME | 8/10 PCGames | 8/10 GameReactor |
| 80/100 COGconnected | 4/5 Twinfinite | 80/100 GamerClick | 8/10 ActuGaming |
| 8/10 Checkpoint Gaming | 8/10 Game-eXperience.it | 4/5 Outerhaven Productions | 7.8/10 VideoChums |
| 3.75/5 Tom's Guide (US) | 7.5/10 Nintendo World Report | 3.7/5 TechRadar | 3/5 GamesRadar |
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5
5
GodIsAGeek
The turn based battles are always compelling
Every single one of the stories is so gripping
Visually spectacular
One of the best soundtracks of all time
Every single one of the stories is so gripping
Visually spectacular
One of the best soundtracks of all time
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on GodIsAGeek]
5
5
Geeks By Girls
The 8 characters and their stories
The beautiful soundtrack
Some welcome novelties
The beautiful soundtrack
Some welcome novelties
Actions could be more different
Slight slowdowns on Switch
Slight slowdowns on Switch
reviewed at 05/03/2023 - [read the full review on Geeks By Girls]
5
5
RPGamer
A wide variety of music from pleasantly atmospheric to bombastic bangers
Amazing writing and storytelling, from the grandiose to most granular
Beautifully detailed HD-2D graphics
Deeply customizable and highly enjoyable combat system
Amazing writing and storytelling, from the grandiose to most granular
Beautifully detailed HD-2D graphics
Deeply customizable and highly enjoyable combat system
Graphics wash out occasionally
Too many reskinned enemies fighting together in the same battle
Too many reskinned enemies fighting together in the same battle
reviewed at 10/03/2023 - [read the full review on RPGamer]
10
10
Lords of Gaming
Breathtaking New World
Deeper Combat System
Fantastic New Story
Great Focus on Character Interactions
New Exploration Options
Spectacular Soundtrack
Flawless Performance
Deeper Combat System
Fantastic New Story
Great Focus on Character Interactions
New Exploration Options
Spectacular Soundtrack
Flawless Performance
Choices Could Be Better
Weird PC Settings
Weird PC Settings
reviewed at 12/03/2023 - [read the full review on Lords of Gaming]
5
5
Otakugame
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 15/03/2023 - [read the full review on Otakugame]
98
100
NextN
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 09/03/2023 - [read the full review on NextN]
4.9
5
GamesCreed
Depth in the protagonist's abilities and the fight mechanism
Liberty in regard to interactions with NPCs
Excellent conversation throughout
The protagonists' interactions with one another
Beautiful visuals and character design throughout all chapters
Liberty in regard to interactions with NPCs
Excellent conversation throughout
The protagonists' interactions with one another
Beautiful visuals and character design throughout all chapters
Storylines feel disjoined at the beginning
Grinding requires defeating some enemies
Grinding requires defeating some enemies
reviewed at 08/05/2023 - [read the full review on GamesCreed]
9.52
10
Le Bêta-Testeur
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 24/03/2023 - [read the full review on Le Bêta-Testeur]
9.5
10
Nintendoros
Beautiful stories for iconic characters.
Finally, we have more interaction between the protagonists.
Irreplaceable audiovisual section.
Finally, we have more interaction between the protagonists.
Irreplaceable audiovisual section.
Some classic aspects such as random encounters may not appeal to all players.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Nintendoros]
9.5
10
PC Invasion
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 10/03/2023 - [read the full review on PC Invasion]
9.2
10
DisplayWeb
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 14/11/2023 - [read the full review on DisplayWeb]
9
10
TheSixthAxis
HD-2D used to great effect
Deep character customisation
Phenomenal soundtrack
Deep character customisation
Phenomenal soundtrack
Some bland characters
Frustrating side quest tracking
Frustrating side quest tracking
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
9
10
TechRaptor
Day and night cycles make for a fresh new mechanic
Interactions between the eight travelers
Incredible voice acting and soundtrack
Interactions between the eight travelers
Incredible voice acting and soundtrack
World map is lackluster and can?t be used to mark places
Random encounters
Random encounters
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on TechRaptor]
9
10
Push Square
Engrossing storylines
Excellent cast of characters
Beautiful visuals
Great combat in shorter bursts
A much improved sequel
Perfectly fitted soundtrack
Excellent cast of characters
Beautiful visuals
Great combat in shorter bursts
A much improved sequel
Perfectly fitted soundtrack
Longer battles can feel like a grind
Progression slows later in the game
Progression slows later in the game
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Push Square]
9
10
Nintendo Life
Strategic and engaging combat
Deep character progression
Amazing HD-2D visuals
Excellent orchestral soundtrack
Well-written arcs
Deep character progression
Amazing HD-2D visuals
Excellent orchestral soundtrack
Well-written arcs
May feel like too much of the same for some
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Nintendo Life]
4.5
5
N-Gamz
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on N-Gamz]
9
10
The Games Machine
Excellent game system of the previous one, even more refined
Scary amount of content
Many secrets and as much variety
The inclusion of interactions between the characters in the group is a nice surprise
Scary amount of content
Many secrets and as much variety
The inclusion of interactions between the characters in the group is a nice surprise
Unexplained graphics engine slowdowns on PS5
Atypical narrative style that might put off beginners
Atypical narrative style that might put off beginners
reviewed at 18/02/2023 - [read the full review on The Games Machine]
9
10
3RD Strike
Graphics
Appealing characters
Polished
Appealing characters
Polished
Bad: Grinding is half the game
reviewed at 23/02/2023 - [read the full review on 3RD Strike]
9
10
Journal du Geek
The classic RPG formula brought up to date
The effective combat system
The individuality of the heroes and their catchy stories
The impact of each character on gameplay
HD-2D still beautiful
The effective combat system
The individuality of the heroes and their catchy stories
The impact of each character on gameplay
HD-2D still beautiful
Some unevenness of rhythm between the characters
Worse performance on Switch
Worse performance on Switch
reviewed at 23/02/2023 - [read the full review on Journal du Geek]
9
10
Niche Gamer
Tactical and fast paced turn-based combat that has more creative options than ever
Striking blend of pixel art and retro textures with modern post processing effects, now with improved sprites and animation
Very strong character writing and engrossing strories that are wrought with drama and intrigue and more character interaction than before
Enthralling music that sets the tone and mood for every sequence
Play-at-your-own-pace nonlinear narrative
Striking blend of pixel art and retro textures with modern post processing effects, now with improved sprites and animation
Very strong character writing and engrossing strories that are wrought with drama and intrigue and more character interaction than before
Enthralling music that sets the tone and mood for every sequence
Play-at-your-own-pace nonlinear narrative
The new setting and time frame needed to establish guns/rifles as a weapon type
reviewed at 10/03/2023 - [read the full review on Niche Gamer]
9
10
MKAU Gaming
Kept what made the first game great
New combat systems and features
Amazing audio
Eight new characters with an amazing story
New exploring features
New combat systems and features
Amazing audio
Eight new characters with an amazing story
New exploring features
Quest progression could be easier to track
reviewed at 11/03/2023 - [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
90
100
Gaming Trend
Great story and characters
Battles have a ton of depth
Phenomenal soundtrack
Fully voiced
Battles have a ton of depth
Phenomenal soundtrack
Fully voiced
Some grinding required
Big difficulty spikes
Still very little party interaction
Big difficulty spikes
Still very little party interaction
reviewed at 20/03/2023 - [read the full review on Gaming Trend]
4.5
5
4WeAreGamers
A truly charming visual rendering
8 characters with radically different characteristics and stories.
A classic combat system with some cool new features.
The incredible soundtrack
Very good dubbing
Social skills are really interesting.
8 characters with radically different characteristics and stories.
A classic combat system with some cool new features.
The incredible soundtrack
Very good dubbing
Social skills are really interesting.
An underutilized system of interconnected stories
Some similarities are too obvious between certain characters.
Some similarities are too obvious between certain characters.
reviewed at 14/07/2023 - [read the full review on 4WeAreGamers]
4.5
5
TheXboxHub
Challenging and rewarding combat
Beautiful music, graphics, and world design
Short storyline format makes the game more accessible
Tons of content
Beautiful music, graphics, and world design
Short storyline format makes the game more accessible
Tons of content
Characters can?t be swapped out in combat
Initial character recruitment can be a slog
Initial character recruitment can be a slog
reviewed at 29/09/2024 - [read the full review on TheXboxHub]
8.9
10
GamingGuardian
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 10/03/2023 - [read the full review on GamingGuardian]
8.9
10
NerdMovieProductions
Wonderful HD-2D
Clear improvements in writing and stories...
Simple gameplay but at the same time renewed
Clear improvements in writing and stories...
Simple gameplay but at the same time renewed
Very similar to the first chapter
... But there is still no real interaction between the characters.
... But there is still no real interaction between the characters.
reviewed at 16/03/2023 - [read the full review on NerdMovieProductions]
8.8
10
SpazioGames
The return of one of the best JRPGs of this generation
Combat system further refined
Improved writing over predecessor
Visually stunning
Dozens of hours of content that will captivate you
Combat system further refined
Improved writing over predecessor
Visually stunning
Dozens of hours of content that will captivate you
Not too many changes from the first chapter
On average a little easier than the predecessor
On average a little easier than the predecessor
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on SpazioGames]
88
100
Games.ch
Eight playable heroines and heroes with individual but intertwined stories
Beautiful presentation
Complex and accessible combat system
Fantastic soundtrack
New functions such as "latent forces" enrich the overall concept
Relatively few grinding stresses for a JRPG
Good to very good English and Japanese
As usual, the mechanics of the cool booster and crusher
Beautiful presentation
Complex and accessible combat system
Fantastic soundtrack
New functions such as "latent forces" enrich the overall concept
Relatively few grinding stresses for a JRPG
Good to very good English and Japanese
As usual, the mechanics of the cool booster and crusher
Too many visually almost identical enemy types
Dialogues sometimes with too much blah blah
Dialogues sometimes with too much blah blah
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Games.ch]
8.8
10
TierraGamer
Their stories are captivating and different from each other
Their fight is very entertaining
The visual and sound section makes it a nostalgic and at the same time exciting experience
Their fight is very entertaining
The visual and sound section makes it a nostalgic and at the same time exciting experience
Some cutscenes can be quite long
There are a few characters that are very similar in terms of combat.
There are a few characters that are very similar in terms of combat.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on TierraGamer]
8.8
10
GameSoul
There is more cohesion between the different characters and their stories...
HD-2D becomes more beautiful
Charismatic cast and exciting stories
Even more structured and fun gameplay
HD-2D becomes more beautiful
Charismatic cast and exciting stories
Even more structured and fun gameplay
... but not entirely
A certain imbalance in progress
Secondary missions sometimes dispersive
A certain imbalance in progress
Secondary missions sometimes dispersive
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on GameSoul]
8.75
10
Pizza Fria
Good narrative line and interesting characters
Retro but modernized gameplay
Stunning pixel-art graphics
A striking soundtrack
Retro but modernized gameplay
Stunning pixel-art graphics
A striking soundtrack
No location in PT-BR
Dubbing without voice without any emotion
Dubbing without voice without any emotion
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Pizza Fria]
8.6
10
Hinsusta
Stunning pixel graphics
Interesting and flexible classification system
Interesting and flexible classification system
Not all stories are equally strong
Sometimes a bit repetitive
Sometimes a bit repetitive
reviewed at 28/02/2023 - [read the full review on Hinsusta]
86
100
Console Tribe
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 09/03/2023 - [read the full review on Console Tribe]
8.5
10
wccftech
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on wccftech]
8.5
10
Press Start
Strong Battle Flow
Flexible Job and Skill System
Beautiful Use Of 2D-HD
Flexible Job and Skill System
Beautiful Use Of 2D-HD
Story Not As Intertwined As Expected
Old-School Design Can Lead To Some Tedium
Old-School Design Can Lead To Some Tedium
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Press Start]
8.5
10
GameInformer
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on GameInformer]
8.5
10
GamesVillage
Solid and proven gameplay, with welcome additions
Unique retro and modern visual experience
Masterful soundtrack
Unique retro and modern visual experience
Masterful soundtrack
Sometimes difficult and not always well balanced
Characters who are somewhat victims of stereotypes
Progress on the narrative front, which still raises concerns
Characters who are somewhat victims of stereotypes
Progress on the narrative front, which still raises concerns
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on GamesVillage]
8.5
10
GamersGlobal
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on GamersGlobal]
85
100
4players
The most beautiful 2D HD game to date
Pixel-perfect combat system
Epic Ore Reach
worth seeing day-night changes at the touch of a button
Famous soundtrack
Pixel-perfect combat system
Epic Ore Reach
worth seeing day-night changes at the touch of a button
Famous soundtrack
16 New Path stocks are partly very similar
Stories still often unfold side by side
Virtually no room for narrative decisions
Nothing to crush the haters
sometimes inconsistencies in the output of text and speech
Stories still often unfold side by side
Virtually no room for narrative decisions
Nothing to crush the haters
sometimes inconsistencies in the output of text and speech
reviewed at 20/02/2023 - [read the full review on 4players]
8.5
10
Vandal
The characters and their stories will hook you from beginning to end.
The combat system and improvements in almost all sections.
The music and graphics, spectacular and with personality.
The combat system and improvements in almost all sections.
The music and graphics, spectacular and with personality.
Some fights last longer than they should.
Small design or management decisions that get in the way of the fun a bit.
Small design or management decisions that get in the way of the fun a bit.
reviewed at 23/02/2023 - [read the full review on Vandal]
8.5
10
Tom’s Hardware (it)
Improved writing and narrative variety.
Free exploration is a unique pleasure.
Strong and fulfilling combat system.
Visually the best HD-2D style title on the square.
Amazing soundtrack.
Free exploration is a unique pleasure.
Strong and fulfilling combat system.
Visually the best HD-2D style title on the square.
Amazing soundtrack.
Poor harmony of the group of protagonists.
Redundant travel actions with unlikely effects.
Not very brave in introducing new elements.
Redundant travel actions with unlikely effects.
Not very brave in introducing new elements.
reviewed at 01/03/2023 - [read the full review on Tom’s Hardware (it)]
8.5
10
PlaySense
Strong scenarios
Beautiful graphic style
Solistia is an interesting world
The fight is not bored easily
Good English vocal work
Beautiful graphic style
Solistia is an interesting world
The fight is not bored easily
Good English vocal work
Performance on Nintendo Switch
reviewed at 08/03/2023 - [read the full review on PlaySense]
8.5
10
GBATemp
Interesting narrative design
Gorgeous HD-2D aesthetic
Strategic turn-based combat
New combat and narrative features
Gorgeous HD-2D aesthetic
Strategic turn-based combat
New combat and narrative features
Playable characters? plot don?t intertwine in a satisfying way Occasional need to grind Trial-and-error approach to combat can be divisive
reviewed at 12/03/2023 - [read the full review on GBATemp]
8.5
10
L'info tout court
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 13/03/2023 - [read the full review on L'info tout court]
8.5
10
TestingBuddies
Beautiful look with a mix of pixels and 3D graphics
Game world with attractive design
Sophisticated tactical combat system
Great background music
Large scope
Exciting mechanics with day/night changes that can be made at any time
Interesting concept with eight individual stories
Lots of very well expressed dialogues
Game world with attractive design
Sophisticated tactical combat system
Great background music
Large scope
Exciting mechanics with day/night changes that can be made at any time
Interesting concept with eight individual stories
Lots of very well expressed dialogues
Start a bit difficult depending on the choice of the character
Grind needed to advance the game
In the case of secondary tasks, it is often not entirely clear where and how to perform them.
No clear health indicator for opponents
Discrepancy between speech and writing
Grind needed to advance the game
In the case of secondary tasks, it is often not entirely clear where and how to perform them.
No clear health indicator for opponents
Discrepancy between speech and writing
reviewed at 13/03/2023 - [read the full review on TestingBuddies]
8.5
10
Naturalborngamers.it
Spectacular HD-2D graphics
Plot more interesting characters from the first chapter
Lots of cities, characters and places to visit
Challenging and captivating battles
The day-night cycle offers many possibilities
Plot more interesting characters from the first chapter
Lots of cities, characters and places to visit
Challenging and captivating battles
The day-night cycle offers many possibilities
Again, no common plot for all characters
If you hate turn-based combat, forget about it
If you hate turn-based combat, forget about it
reviewed at 17/03/2023 - [read the full review on Naturalborngamers.it]
8.3
10
GeekCulture
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 28/02/2023 - [read the full review on GeekCulture]
8.3
10
tuttoteK
Much more interesting characters than the first chapter
Solid and fun combat system
In-depth exploration of Travel Actions...
Excellent implementation of the day-night cycle
Artistically impeccable
Solid and fun combat system
In-depth exploration of Travel Actions...
Excellent implementation of the day-night cycle
Artistically impeccable
... which, however, are redundant and sometimes unnecessary
Narrative still too fragmented and incoherent
Few real changes from the prequel
Narrative still too fragmented and incoherent
Few real changes from the prequel
reviewed at 06/03/2023 - [read the full review on tuttoteK]
83
100
Nintendúo
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[83/100] reviewed at 17/02/2023 - Análisis de Octopath Traveler 2 para Nintendo Switch [read the full review on Nintendúo]
[83/100] reviewed at 17/02/2023 - Análisis de Octopath Traveler II para Nintendo Switch [read the full review on Nintendúo]
[83/100] reviewed at 17/02/2023 - Análisis de Octopath Traveler II para Nintendo Switch [read the full review on Nintendúo]
8.1
10
Geeko
The formula of the first improved
An effective combat system
An adventure that offers great freedom
An even more controlled visual and sound rendering
Exploration rewarded
An effective combat system
An adventure that offers great freedom
An even more controlled visual and sound rendering
Exploration rewarded
Uneven scenarios
Always a little difficult to believe in the chemistry of our group
Sometimes repetitive fights
A little too close to the original game
Always a little difficult to believe in the chemistry of our group
Sometimes repetitive fights
A little too close to the original game
reviewed at 20/02/2023 - [read the full review on Geeko]
8
10
GameKult.com
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on GameKult.com]
8
10
Shacknews
Engaging stories
Deep turn-based combat system
Fun, if inconsequential, character interactions
Beautiful art and environments
Fantastic soundtrack
Deep turn-based combat system
Fun, if inconsequential, character interactions
Beautiful art and environments
Fantastic soundtrack
Level grinding is brutal
Some cutscenes drag too long
Character Path Actions sometimes feel too similar
Few ways to adjust encounter rate
Stories still feel too tied to single individuals
Some cutscenes drag too long
Character Path Actions sometimes feel too similar
Few ways to adjust encounter rate
Stories still feel too tied to single individuals
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on Shacknews]
4
5
Hardcore Gamer
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Hardcore Gamer]
4
5
NME
Solistia is an enchanting land to explore, made even better with a gorgeous lighting system
All eight protagonists have captivating tales to enjoy
Combat remains engaging even tens of hours into the game
All eight protagonists have captivating tales to enjoy
Combat remains engaging even tens of hours into the game
Your party still doesn?t interact with each other enough
Each main chapter?s demanding recommended levels makes grinding a necessity at later stages
Tougher bosses can sometimes feel tedious rather than exciting
Each main chapter?s demanding recommended levels makes grinding a necessity at later stages
Tougher bosses can sometimes feel tedious rather than exciting
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on NME]
8
10
PCGames
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on PCGames]
8
10
GameReactor
Visually stunning. Fun battles. Some really good individual stories.
A little too familiar. Characters lack interaction with each other.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on GameReactor]
80
100
COGconnected
Cool new mechanics
Compelling gameplay loop
More content to explore
Compelling gameplay loop
More content to explore
The stories don?t connect well
Not many new mechanics
Some pacing problems
Not many new mechanics
Some pacing problems
[80/100] reviewed at 17/02/2023 - Test Octopath Traveler 2 ? An Excellent Second Serving [read the full review on COGconnected]
reviewed at 19/02/2023 - Test Octopath Traveler 2 Video ? An Excellent Second Serving [read the full review on COGconnected]
reviewed at 19/02/2023 - Test Octopath Traveler 2 Video ? An Excellent Second Serving [read the full review on COGconnected]
4
5
Twinfinite
Complex, satisfying battle system.
Content rich, with options to customize your party.
Interesting protagonists and solid storytelling.
Content rich, with options to customize your party.
Interesting protagonists and solid storytelling.
Main plot still proceeds independently of other characters.
Fails to tread new ground.
Fails to tread new ground.
reviewed at 22/02/2023 - [read the full review on Twinfinite]
80
100
GamerClick
Deep gameplay that leaves plenty of room for customization
Eight very good stories with interesting and well-characterized protagonists
Clear and functional framework
Quick Battles
Eight very good stories with interesting and well-characterized protagonists
Clear and functional framework
Quick Battles
Narrative slowed down by occasional gaps of too high a level between chapters and others.
reviewed at 24/02/2023 - [read the full review on GamerClick]
8
10
ActuGaming
Quality writing
A much more digestible narrative than the first
Efforts to give the impression of a close-knit group (like duet stories)
An even more gripping and strategic combat system
This freedom in exploring the open world
The day/night cycle that brings a big plus
Even better HD-2D graphics
Superb music
A much more digestible narrative than the first
Efforts to give the impression of a close-knit group (like duet stories)
An even more gripping and strategic combat system
This freedom in exploring the open world
The day/night cycle that brings a big plus
Even better HD-2D graphics
Superb music
The game does not change its basic narrative structure
Recurring XP phases to keep our characters up to speed
Some duplicative exploration capabilities
Too frequent random encounters that sometimes undermine exploration
Recurring XP phases to keep our characters up to speed
Some duplicative exploration capabilities
Too frequent random encounters that sometimes undermine exploration
reviewed at 24/02/2023 - [read the full review on ActuGaming]
8
10
Checkpoint Gaming
Charming and varied cast of characters
Tactical and engaging combat system
A gorgeous and vibrant world to explore
Fantastic soundtrack and sound design
Tactical and engaging combat system
A gorgeous and vibrant world to explore
Fantastic soundtrack and sound design
Lack of interaction between characters still feels like a missed opportunity
Pacing issues due to time gaps between character development
Amount of level grinding between chapters may turn many players off
Pacing issues due to time gaps between character development
Amount of level grinding between chapters may turn many players off
reviewed at 01/03/2023 - [read the full review on Checkpoint Gaming]
8
10
Game-eXperience.it
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 05/03/2023 - [read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
4
5
Outerhaven Productions
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 13/03/2023 - [read the full review on Outerhaven Productions]
7.8
10
VideoChums
Strategically mixing and matching 8 job types is a lot of fun
Overall enjoyable battle system
Attractive environments / cinematic camera
Overall enjoyable battle system
Attractive environments / cinematic camera
Missing a strong overarching story from the start
Some sprites could use more visual clarity
Lacks levity in its characters and writing
Some sprites could use more visual clarity
Lacks levity in its characters and writing
reviewed at 06/03/2023 - [read the full review on VideoChums]
3.75
5
Tom's Guide (US)
+
Complex but approachable battle system
+
Well-crafted, intriguing characters
+
Gorgeous retro 16-bit art style
Complex but approachable battle system
+
Well-crafted, intriguing characters
+
Gorgeous retro 16-bit art style
-
Slow battle pacing
-
Less cohesive overall narrative
-
Steep difficulty curve
Slow battle pacing
-
Less cohesive overall narrative
-
Steep difficulty curve
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
7.5
10
Nintendo World Report
Improved visuals
Interesting individual stories
Neat combat and exploration tweaks
Interesting individual stories
Neat combat and exploration tweaks
Attempts to unite storylines fall flat
Soundtrack isn?t as good as original
Soundtrack isn?t as good as original
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
3.7
5
TechRadar
Gorgeous pixel art graphics
Stunning soundtrack
Memorable cast of characters
Stunning soundtrack
Memorable cast of characters
Bland battle system
Characters rarely interact
Disjointed and jarring story
Characters rarely interact
Disjointed and jarring story
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on TechRadar]
3
5
GamesRadar
+
Sumptuous visuals and soundtrack
+
Slick, tactical battles
Sumptuous visuals and soundtrack
+
Slick, tactical battles
-
Too much recycling from the first game
-
Some lacklustre characters and stories
-
Level gating is too rigid
Too much recycling from the first game
-
Some lacklustre characters and stories
-
Level gating is too rigid
reviewed at 22/02/2023 - [read the full review on GamesRadar]
-
not scored
EngadgetNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Engadget]
-
not scored
Multiplayer.itNew traveler stories are well-written and engaging
Much more balanced gameplay than the first game
The art direction overall is beautiful
Much more balanced gameplay than the first game
The art direction overall is beautiful
Always divisive approach to fiction
The Travel Actions system is too tangled
In some ways, it is almost identical to the previous one.
The Travel Actions system is too tangled
In some ways, it is almost identical to the previous one.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
-
not scored
Nintendo-TownNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
-
not scored
MMORPG.comNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on MMORPG.com]
-
not scored
GamesWeltSensational soundtrack
Lovingly designed characters
Fundamentally different plot threads, which are sometimes funny, sometimes exciting and sometimes emotionally written
Good combat system
Colorful graphic style
Lovingly designed characters
Fundamentally different plot threads, which are sometimes funny, sometimes exciting and sometimes emotionally written
Good combat system
Colorful graphic style
sometimes seems unnecessarily complicated
Some of the individual abilities collide with the atmosphere and credibility of the story
fluctuating difficulty level
Some of the individual abilities collide with the atmosphere and credibility of the story
fluctuating difficulty level
reviewed at 20/02/2023 - [read the full review on GamesWelt]
-
not scored
Vida ExtraAn exquisite JRPG experience with a classic and absolutely impeccable art section
Eight heroes who exude charisma and play in stories with great depth as the larger plot develops
Decisions and interactions between protagonists carry much more weight
New ideas that give extra character and variety to its classic touch
Eight heroes who exude charisma and play in stories with great depth as the larger plot develops
Decisions and interactions between protagonists carry much more weight
New ideas that give extra character and variety to its classic touch
The difficulty is irregular: a simple story can lead to a great challenge that will lead us directly to the last save point.
reviewed at 22/02/2023 - [read the full review on Vida Extra]
-
not scored
Tech PrincessNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 28/02/2023 - [read the full review on Tech Princess]
-
not scored
VideoLudos8 different characters
Tactical combat at the top
A perfect musical atmosphere
Unique capabilities that combine
Original graphics.
Tactical combat at the top
A perfect musical atmosphere
Unique capabilities that combine
Original graphics.
Storyline a little complex to follow.
reviewed at 02/03/2023 - [read the full review on VideoLudos]
-
not scored
Console CreaturesTurn-based combat continues to be excellent, allowing for deep and strategic encounters
Great new characters and stories with exciting abilities
The progression system lets you to complete chapters at your own pace
Great new characters and stories with exciting abilities
The progression system lets you to complete chapters at your own pace
No way to back out of a chapter if you?re not feeling it
reviewed at 03/03/2023 - [read the full review on Console Creatures]
-
not scored
New Game PlusNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 05/03/2023 - [read the full review on New Game Plus]
-
not scored
CoupleOfGamerNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 05/03/2023 - [read the full review on CoupleOfGamer]
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