Octopath Traveler (Nintendo Switch)

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Description

Nintendo.com Description (from Ad Blurbs)

Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play in a new world brought to life by Square Enix. Explore each traveler’s story and use their abilities in and out of battle. Will you expand your horizons as the Merchant or track down a traitor as the Warrior? Where will you go? Who will join you? You alone can choose your path.

Step into the shoes of a traveler to inherit their struggles and strengths. Use each character’s special abilities to interact with the world and enhance your tactics in turn-based battles. The Dancer’s alluring charm leads followers into battle, whereas the Apothecary can mix items to heal allies or unleash explosive attacks. Discover enemy weaknesses and target them to break through their defenses. Store Boost Points with each turn and then spend them at strategic times to strengthen abilities, chain attacks, or provide aid. Choose the path you wish to walk and discover what lies beyond the horizon.



Explore multiple, distinct RPG adventures in a world created by Square Enix

Choose from eight characters, each with their own distinct story

The path you choose to pursue will affect where your adventure ends

Deep, strategic turn-based combat with a layered battle system

Music and visuals inspired by retro RPGs, brought to life with modern touches



DEMO:

Choose the path of the dancer, Primrose, or of the warrior, Olberic, and set off on an adventure all your own in this free demo from Square Enix. After you're done playing, take a survey to let the development team know your thoughts. The roles you play, the places you go, and the people you join are up to you.

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Alternate Titles

• "Project Octopath Traveler" -- Working title

Part of the Following Groups

• 3D Engine: UnrealEngine4
• Gameplay Feature: Pickpocketing
• Middleware: CRI

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Critic Reviews

Way Too Many Games	Sep 16, 2018	9.5 out of 10	95
Nintendo Life	Jul 12, 2018	9 out of 10	90
NintendoWorldReport	Jul 12, 2018	9 out of 10	90
Niche Gamer	Jul 17, 2018	9 out of 10	90
Twinfinite	Jul 12, 2018	4.5 out of 5	90
GamingTrend	Aug 06, 2018	85 out of 100	85
Press Start Australia	Jul 12, 2018	8 out of 10	80
New York Daily News	Aug 06, 2018		80
Destructoid	Jul 12, 2018	7.5 out of 10	75
RPG Site	Jul 12, 2018	7 out of 10	70

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Awards

• The Game Awards
  • 2018 – Best Art Direction – Nominated
  • 2018 – Best Score/Music – Nominated
  • 2018 – Best Role Playing Game – Nominated


• TechRaptor
  • 2018 – Best Writing – Nominated
  • 2018 – Best Soundtrack – 1st place
  • 2018 – Best Visuals – Nominated
  • 2018 – Game of the Year – Nominated