OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0

Last updated: 2025-12-05
  • Outstanding soundtrack.
  • Gorgeous HD-2D visuals.
  • Highly enjoyable JRPG experience.
  • Suffers overall series regression.
  • Protagonist lacks voice acting.
  • Severe audio quality issues.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 header

Emotions

Disappointment23%Frustration22%Satisfaction21%Excitement8%Joy5%
Reviews
(sample size)
229
Helpful reviews
79%
Unhelpful reviews
20%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
287
Negative points
326
Gameplay points
76
Perf. points
11
Rec. points
100
Misc points
36

Sentiment × Playtime

review counts
BucketNegPos
≤ 2h playtime
249%
Avg playtime 0.8h
3713.8%
Avg playtime 1h
> 2h playtime
5620.9%
Avg playtime 6.1h
15156.3%
Avg playtime 6.8h

Velocity

review pace
Avg/day305.4 rev/day
Last 30d8.9 rev/day
Quarterly0 rev/qtr
Days covered0.9 days
Point
Outstanding Soundtrack
Description
The game's soundtrack is consistently praised as excellent, awesome, and 'god-tier' by players. Yasunori Nishiki's music is noted for being familiar, enjoyable to listen to, and contributing significantly to the game's overall high quality.
Importance
91%
Gorgeous HD-2D Visuals & Enhanced Lighting
Description
The game's HD-2D art style remains absolutely gorgeous, successfully blending nostalgic pixel art with modern graphics and atmospheric touches. Players specifically noted significant improvements in lighting, creating beautiful scenes, particularly evident in the prologue.
Importance
74%
Highly Enjoyable JRPG Experience
Description
Players widely praise the game as a fun, enjoyable, and engaging JRPG with good content, graphics, and music. Many find it a welcome and familiar experience, suitable for both JRPG veterans and new players, and a solid adventure.
Importance
71%
Cohesive and Engaging Narrative
Description
The story is frequently highlighted as a significant improvement, being emotional, deep, and well-told with a focus on a single protagonist. This approach provides a more cohesive and immersive narrative experience compared to previous entries in the series.
Importance
66%
Deep & Flexible Combat System
Description
The expanded 8-person battle system with front/back rows and instant character swapping is highly praised for its tactical depth and engaging strategy. Players also enjoy the extensive character customization, including creating their own protagonist with adaptable classes, enhancing combat dynamics.
Importance
53%
Engaging Town Building & Recruitment
Description
The new town building and companion recruitment mechanics are highly appreciated additions, offering significant depth beyond a simple mini-game. Players find motivation in growing their town, recruiting villagers, and utilizing their skills, which also enhances the feeling of a cohesive party and expands the game's scope.
Importance
27%
Improved Map & Quality of Life
Description
Players appreciate the enhanced map features, including fog clearing, fast travel, and clear displays for treasures and materials. The functional mini-map with zoom options contributes significantly to a comfortable and user-friendly exploration experience.
Importance
8%