Cristian M. Villa
AreajugonesReview of Octopath Traveler 0
Published 12/22/2025
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PC / Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2 / PS4 / PS5 / Xbox Series X/S - 12/4/2025
Octopath Traveler 0
HD-2D turn-based JRPG with town-building, tactical battles, and a more unified story structure than prior entries.
- Developer
- Square Enix; DOKIDOKI GROOVE WORKS
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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80
Average of 21 scored external reviews.
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83
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Critic avg
80
21 scored reviews
Total coverage
21
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–95
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Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 80 across 21 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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21 included scored reviews
90–1004 reviews · 19%
80–8910 reviews · 48%
70–796 reviews · 29%
Below 701 review · 5%
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James Stephanie Sterling
The JimquisitionOctopath Traveler 0 - Octoparty Writer: James Stephanie Sterling
Published 12/22/2025
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95
+15 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalOctopath Traveler 0 Review - IGN
Published 12/19/2025
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90
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Read originalRachel Samples
DestructoidOctopath Traveler 0 review - A triumphant return to Orsterra that feels fresh, personal, and unforgettable – Destructoid
Published 12/17/2025
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85
+5 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJae Lee
ZTGDOctopath Traveler 0 (PC) Review
Published 12/10/2025
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80
0 vs critic avg
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Read originalMaddie Fisher
DualShockersOctopath Traveler 0 Review
Published 12/10/2025
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75
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalOllie Barder
Forbes‘Octopath Traveler 0’ Review: More Nostalgia But Now With Town Building
Published 12/8/2025
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80
0 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Watts
GameSpotOctopath Traveler 0 Review - From Zero To Heroes
Published 12/3/2025
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JRPGHD-2DTurn-based combatSquare EnixDoki Doki Groove WorksTown buildingParty RPGMobile adaptation
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Read originalAlan Wen
GamesRadar+Octopath Traveler 0 review: "The strongest entry in this retro-styled JRPG series yet, I love the greater focus on tactical battles" | GamesRadar+Total FilmTotal Film
Published 12/3/2025
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Read originalAdam Beck
Hardcore GamerReview: Octopath Traveler 0
Published 12/3/2025
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