role-playing video game
Octopath Traveler
By Acquire, released 1 Jan 2018
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Octopath Traveler is a role-playing game developed by Acquire, following eight travelers across the world of Orsterra. Each character has a distinct story and side quests, and their journeys span eight regions. In battle, characters use their individual abilities, skills and talents; turn-based combat asks you to identify enemy weaknesses and break through their defenses. Side quests and story scenarios can be approached in different ways, with decisions shaping your path. The game’s visuals take inspiration from retro 2D RPGs while placing realistic elements in a 3D world. It is a single-player RPG listed for Windows. Steam features include full controller support, achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud, custom volume controls, a keyboard-only option and play without timed input. Octopath Traveler was released in 2018, with a Steam release date of Jun 7, 2019.
What players like, and what they don't
- Follow eight character stories
- Turn-based battles reward targeting weaknesses
- Full controller support
- Playable without timed input
- Windows-only
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits solo RPG players who want multiple character stories, turn-based battles and side quests with different approaches. Its controller and keyboard-only options provide alternative ways to play.
Octopath Traveler brings together eight journeys, turn-based combat and flexible quest choices in a solo RPG. Its listed platform is Windows, with both controller and keyboard-only options.
