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OCTOPATH TRAVELER II

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Beautiful hd-2d visuals and art style
    • Outstanding orchestral soundtrack
    • Deep and strategic turn-based combat
    • Engaging multiple character storylines with improved interactions
    • Open world exploration with day/night cycle and secrets

    Cons

    • Some pacing issues and grind required for leveling
    • Disconnected narrative arcs until late game
    • Limited character customization options
    • High frequency of random encounters can be tedious
    • No new game plus or extensive replayability features

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Status.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose character stories order, customize jobs and party composition, and explore the world non-linearly."

    • Competence
      4

      "Combat system is strategic and challenging, requiring skillful planning and mastery of mechanics; grinding is present but can be mitigated by strategy."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal story progression and exploration without competitive or ranked multiplayer elements."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long playtimes, deep engagement with story and combat, and desire for multiple playthroughs."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Party members interact more than in the first game, with cross-path stories and combat banter, but gameplay is still largely individual character focused."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Job system and character customization allow experimentation with builds and strategies."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize party equality and camaraderie rather than control or superiority."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game for immersive storytelling, exploration, and emotional engagement, escaping real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of JRPG genre and story."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players experiment with job combinations, combat tactics, and path actions."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Open world with day/night cycle, hidden items, side quests, and secrets encourages discovery."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character customization via jobs and equipment allows some self-expression, though limited cosmetic options."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Imaginative JRPG world with fantasy elements, magic, and mythical storytelling."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Some sense of party community through character interactions and shared story, but limited social multiplayer."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in combat strategy, character builds, and understanding story complexity."

    • Health
      -4

      "Traditional sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and story; not designed for background or casual play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Character relationships and interactions provide emotional connection, though no deep social features."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Players manage party composition and strategy but no explicit leadership over others."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on leveling characters, acquiring jobs, gear, and unlocking story content."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Balanced challenge with moments of flow and enjoyment, though some pacing and grind can cause tension."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visually stunning HD-2D art style and orchestral soundtrack provide rich sensory experience."

    • Status
      -4

      "Focus is on personal story and gameplay rather than social recognition or ranking."

    • Story
      4

      "Deep narrative immersion with multiple character arcs, cross-path stories, and emotional engagement."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Highly strategic turn-based combat requiring planning, synergy, and problem solving."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tense boss fights and challenging encounters provide suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      3

      "Players perceive high value in content, music, and gameplay depth for time and money invested."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat involves defeating enemies and bosses, but with a tactical and non-gratuitous presentation."

    • Survival
      3

      "Combat involves managing resources and overcoming threats; survival is a gameplay element."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026