Pam K. Ferdinand
Game RantOctopath Traveler 2 Review
Published 3/29/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 2/24/2023
Octopath Traveler II
This game is a brand-new entry in the Octopath Traveler series. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights. In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era. Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life? Every path is yours to take. Embark on an adventure all your own.
- Developer
- ACQUIRE Corp.
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
79
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15
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60–90
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 79 across 15 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Eric Van Allen
DestructoidReview: Octopath Traveler 2 – Destructoid
Published 3/22/2023
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90
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Read originalRachel Kaser
GamesBeatOctopath Traveler II review: A game of simple pleasures
Published 3/2/2023
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Metro GameCentralOctopath Traveler 2 review – a familiar road
Published 2/27/2023
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70
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Read originalAlex Donaldson
VG247Octopath Traveler 2 plays it safe, but it’s subtly better than its predecessor in every way that matters | VG247
Published 2/23/2023
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Read originalHeidi Kemps
GameSpotOctopath Traveler 2 Review - Go Your Own Way
Published 2/22/2023
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80
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Read originalJon Bailes
GamesRadar+Octopath Traveler 2 Review: "Afraid to escape the limitations of its predecessor" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 2/22/2023
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60
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Read originalOllie Barder
Forbes‘Octopath Traveler II’ Switch Review: More Of The Same, But Still Wonderful
Published 2/20/2023
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80
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Read originalSeth G. Macy
IGNOctopath Traveler 2 Review
Published 2/17/2023
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70
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Octopath Traveler II - A Confident Follow-Up And One Of Switch's Finest RPGs
Published 2/17/2023
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