A tremendous recreation being resold at full value with no improve path.
Revisiting Octopath Traveler II on Swap 2 was a pleasing expertise. This can be a recreation that takes the inspiration of the primary recreation and hammers it right into a tighter format. The eight disparate tales are higher linked and have new refinements and layers to fight and environmental engagement. It’s a enjoyable recreation that was gratifying to revisit, particularly as a result of I used to be capable of take a special preliminary order of characters. Nonetheless, the Swap 2 model of this recreation, initially offered at full value with no improve route or transferable saves, provides nothing greater than a visible improve.
I imply, it’s a pleasant visible improve, making the HD-2D visuals pop at 60 frames per second at an elevated decision that seems to be in keeping with Octopath Traveler 0’s Swap 2 efficiency. However that’s all it’s. It’s Octopath Traveler II, precisely because it was on the unique Swap, however with some barely nicer visuals. My 2023 evaluation of Octopath Traveler II nonetheless holds true as a result of properly, it’s nearly equivalent. The sport’s a high quality RPG and when you’re hankering for some throwback vibes with fashionable niceties, it’s an excellent one to play. It’s not fairly the top of the collection (that’s 2025’s Octopath Traveler 0, which I reviewed final yr), however that is nonetheless worthy of your time. Simply possibly not a necessity to get on Swap 2, except you’re down for the two-pack that comes with Octopath Traveler I and II for a extra palpable value (basically makes every recreation half off).
