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[kentkouh]

The game's a fucking masterpiece, but it flew under the radar for most people. I didn't expect much from it, but I got one of the most completely engaging JRPGs I've ever played, and I realized while I was playing it that it's probably going to be a long time before another RPG gets me this completely. I think I had a kind of similar experience to you, where it was super cool when the game started, but then you get to a night scene, and it's just like... indescribably atmospheric. Really just masterful stuff.

I haven't played the original, but I've heard it's not as good... I do want to get around to it at some point, though.

thank you so much for your suggestion

 

[jshackles]

I have watched this about 3 times over the years

Same here, this guy's enthusiasm is infectious.

 

[marquimvfs]

Are the story from both games connected or can I go straight to OT2?

 

[Labadal]

Are the story from both games connected or can I go straight to OT2?

Not connected.

 

[marquimvfs]

Not connected.

Thanks. Will start 2 right away

 

[San Dan Glokta]

Bought Octopath Traveler 2 but I'm a bit confused about how I'm supposed to approach the story/game

Just pick a character that you find the most interesting and just go from there...the game will teach you everything else.

 

[GreetingsMortal]

Easily one of the greatest jrpgs of all time. A real shame so many people missed out on it because of the mediocre first game.

 

[A.Romero]

Great game. Haven't finished it because it does require some dedication but every aspect of it is well made.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Saving my place here for the day I finally play OT2. I really enjoyed the first one despite its weaknesses, and I hear 2 is an improvement across the board.

 

[Exentryk]

I have never played the bravely games but the artstyle was kind of grating on me. Is the story/gameplay really worth it? @Roman Empire

Yeah, the combat is even better than the Octopath games with more jobs, abilities and freedom. The story is also a more traditional approach rather than the 8 separate stories in Octopath. So yeah, highly recommended.

 

[eNT1TY]

Try Bravely Default when you get a chance, easily one of the better JRPG soundtracks out there with an aural experience of the same caliber as Octopath.

 

[Klosshufvud]

This is the best JRPG we've had in years. Everything about it is so polished and well presented. It's a game that respects your time and abilities while still giving you a good amount of play hours. The finale is really memorable. The stories all build up to a larger story which is really nice.

 

[Black_Stride]

I swear I thought this thread was going to be about Osvald the Scholar.

Mild early game spoilers.....rather mild early gameplay spoilers.


Rather the Scholar job in general on that starting island....pretty much any character you choose on that island, add Scholar and your team is already broken.....bring in the rest of the Island and Ochette and its game over.

Throne + Osvald
Temenos + Osvald
Ochette + Osvald

I actually went with Ochette as starter then gathered Throne, Temenos and Osvald.......made the game piss easy and I was already going to high level zone well well too early.

Try Bravely Default when you get a chance, easily one of the better JRPG soundtracks out there with an aural experience of the same caliber as Octopath.

Was this game ever remastered???
I played it but dont remember it having a particularly strong OST.....then again probably the speaker was just shit and id need to listen to the OST properly elsewhere.

 

[Labadal]

I swear I thought this thread was going to be about Osvald the Scholar.

Mild early game spoilers.....rather mild early gameplay spoilers.


Rather the Scholar job in general on that starting island....pretty much any character you choose on that island, add Scholar and your team is already broken.....bring in the rest of the Island and Ochette and its game over.

Throne + Osvald
Temenos + Osvald
Ochette + Osvald

I actually went with Ochette as starter then gathered Throne, Temenos and Osvald.......made the game piss easy and I was already going to high level zone well well too early.





Was this game ever remastered???
I played it but dont remember it having a particularly strong OST.....then again probably the speaker was just shit and id need to listen to the OST properly elsewhere.

Bravely Default (the first) is being remastered for Switch 2.

By the way, I need to STRONLY recommend this compilation music video of all the chill songs of Octopath 2. I listen to it regularly.

 

[kur07]

Yeah... Yasunori Nishiki is an amazing composer. The next Uematsu.

 

[San Dan Glokta]

I swear I thought this thread was going to be about Osvald the Scholar.

Mild early game spoilers.....rather mild early gameplay spoilers.


Rather the Scholar job in general on that starting island....pretty much any character you choose on that island, add Scholar and your team is already broken.....bring in the rest of the Island and Ochette and its game over.

Throne + Osvald
Temenos + Osvald
Ochette + Osvald

I actually went with Ochette as starter then gathered Throne, Temenos and Osvald.......made the game piss easy and I was already going to high level zone well well too early.

I actually debated between Odvald and Throne the most. I picked throne because she's hot but I'm going for him next after Temenos. I'll leave reading the spoilers till then.

 

[manzo]

While I have never played either Octopaths (albeit known of their existence since day 1) for them not somehow being interesting enougj, I have listened to the OP1 soundtrack.

I never paid too much attention to it, but this thread made me listen again to For Redemption + Decisive Battle 2.

The transition to the actual battle song, god DAMN, the fucking drums, those fucking drums

This was enough for me to put both OP1 and OP2 on my wishlist once the price comes down.