Octopath Traveler 0: First Review Revealed
▼ Summary
– Octopath Traveler 0 is a new role-playing game from Square Enix releasing on December 4th for the Switch and Switch 2.
– The game features a custom character and involves the player becoming a hero while rebuilding their home.
– The Japanese publication Famitsu gave the game a review score of 34 out of 40, based on four individual critic scores.
– This score places it two points above Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and two points below Kirby Air Riders in the same week’s Famitsu reviews.
– A demo for the game is available on the eShop, and player save data will carry over to the full game.
The gaming world is buzzing with the arrival of Octopath Traveler 0, Square Enix’s latest role-playing adventure that lets players craft their own hero. Launching on December 4th for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, this title introduces a fresh narrative twist where you not only embark on a grand journey but also take on the responsibility of rebuilding your homeland. Ahead of its release, the first major review has surfaced, offering an early glimpse into its critical reception.
The prestigious Japanese publication Famitsu has published its verdict, awarding the game individual scores of 8, 9, 9, and 8 from its four reviewers. This results in a total score of 34 out of 40. In the same weekly review cycle, this places the new Octopath Traveler entry two points ahead of the score given to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which received a 32/40. It sits just two points behind the week’s leader, Kirby Air Riders, which earned a 36/40.
When compared to its predecessors on the Switch, this initial score is slightly lower. Both the original Octopath Traveler and its sequel, Octopath Traveler II, were awarded 36/40 by Famitsu. This early review provides a promising, if not record-breaking, indicator for the series’ latest installment. For those eager to try before they buy, a playable demo is currently available on the Nintendo eShop, with the added benefit that player progress will transfer directly to the full game upon purchase.
(Source: Nintendo Life)
