Is Octopath Traveler The BEST Nintendo Switch Game?

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  • @BeatEmUps
    @BeatEmUps  Před 5 lety +341

    Is Octopath YOUR favorite Switch Game? Let me know!
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    • @fathomgaming25
      @fathomgaming25 Před 5 lety +2

      BeatEmUps Bettet than Oddesy better than BOTW

    • @TheDarthmalstrom
      @TheDarthmalstrom Před 5 lety +14

      BeatEmUps This game man, this game. It's fantastic. I have a lot of games for the Switch (most I got from a video of yours) and I enjoy every one however as far as Octopath goes this game was a no brainer for me. I've always loved RPG's and have been waiting for a game like this for what seemed like an eternity. They definitely pushed the Switch to its limits with the visuals I love this game so much I haven't played my PS4 or Xbox One since it came out and I don't foresee that changing anytime soon!

    • @Magipot6
      @Magipot6 Před 5 lety +5

      By far best switch game to date ! And you do great work once again!

    • @insertnamehere3271
      @insertnamehere3271 Před 5 lety +7

      My favorite is breath of the wild

    • @arthurbracey7200
      @arthurbracey7200 Před 5 lety +8

      Of coarse octopath is my favorite switch game, no question. It’s hand down my favorite, and I only played the demo

  • @Toskano
    @Toskano Před 5 lety +771

    I started playing this game very casually at around 5pm...stopped at around 3 am after remembering, as a human being, I had to eventually shower and eat. It hooked me violently in an almost Zelda BOTW way. Almost.

    • @criticalmasseu1
      @criticalmasseu1 Před 5 lety +7

      I'm new to Nintendo, and I was looking to get an RPG, my list came down to the Octopath and Zelda BOTW. But I can only get one, which one would you chose?

    • @Revivalheb
      @Revivalheb Před 5 lety +14

      CriticalMass get both. But start with zelda also depends some people like turn based rpg’s and some dont.

    • @Matpermad
      @Matpermad Před 5 lety +11

      Xenoblade chronicles 2 is better that zelda botw 😋

    • @anikethperumthodi1537
      @anikethperumthodi1537 Před 5 lety +4

      I think you should get BOTW, all the games mentioned are good, like really really good. I say zelda because:
      The game is beautiful (so is the other games)
      The pacing is amazing, i was immediately hooked! Xenoblade chronicles 2 is what I struggled with, its good, the story is extremely interesting but the gameplay is hard to get into, ppl say that 'you'll get into it once you get to know the combat' which will take a long time, there are also many tutorials so if u get this game, play it properly so that you understand everything.
      I don't have octopath, but I heard the ost is amazing, (again all of the games mentioned are amazing), but its turned based, so you might not be into it, however, if you're into turned based battle.
      But I'd definitely say get BOTW!

    • @Matpermad
      @Matpermad Před 5 lety +1

      @@anikethperumthodi1537 i would say emulate and play for free xenoblade chronicles 1 on pc with hd textures. One of if not the best game of all times.
      And the first one has a deep combat system, but far more simple than the second one so. Almost at the same level as octopath system depth, a little bit faster overall

  • @skipthetutorial
    @skipthetutorial Před 5 lety +154

    Great to see Square back in the public eye with this one - really takes it back to their glory days, and it's completely well deserved

    • @MyFaceToo
      @MyFaceToo Před 3 lety +3

      I'm playing a game called chaos ring 3 on my Samsung phone and square is the publisher. And its ana amazing mobile game with a great story.

    • @theplayerguy4505
      @theplayerguy4505 Před 3 lety +1

      Some folks say skip the tutorial has never played Octopath until his last comment on BeatEmUps till this day

    • @maggoteater2290
      @maggoteater2290 Před 3 lety +1

      I think it's a great but I haven't played it bc I'm nitpicking and bias

    • @floridasoldat
      @floridasoldat Před 2 lety

      @@theplayerguy4505 what?

  • @sayzer0515
    @sayzer0515 Před 5 lety +220

    I love this game so much.
    On another note, I never even realized OCTOPATH literally stands for their names lol

    • @callmepsycho3132
      @callmepsycho3132 Před 4 lety +5

      8 paths for an epic journey.

    • @tshiris1708
      @tshiris1708 Před 4 lety +2

      They spell out to be the first name of the eight characters sort ya late. I found out today while researching if I should buy it

    • @TudBoatTed
      @TudBoatTed Před 4 lety

      Yo that's manic

    • @magnoliaarch3622
      @magnoliaarch3622 Před 3 lety +1

      @Gustav 123 opinions

    • @Og74223
      @Og74223 Před 10 dny

      What about OT2?

  • @SatoshiMaiko
    @SatoshiMaiko Před 4 lety +161

    Legend says hes still playing octopath

  • @thebahooplamaster
    @thebahooplamaster Před 5 lety +682

    Your enthusiasm is an incredible difference from when you brought up your experience with Xenoblade Chronicles 2 To today with Octopath traveler.

    • @jeroen7x954
      @jeroen7x954 Před 5 lety +123

      thebahooplamaster, To be fair, Xenoblade 2 is also amazing and in my opinion the best Switch game

    • @FartKnight777
      @FartKnight777 Před 5 lety +75

      Xenoblade 2 is awesome but takes an absurd amount of hours to get into. At first I agreed with him and didnt really like it. The game sat for 5 months and xenogears is my favorite game so im a fanboy lol. I finally beat it last week. It has some of the worst item grinding ive ever seen and the battle system requires rare blades to get imo fun. But when you do unlock them the game really opens up. Despite all its flaws its still better then most modern final fantasies.

    • @FartKnight777
      @FartKnight777 Před 5 lety +14

      Not to mention i loved the ending. Because the first one is cool lol

    • @koffinkat666
      @koffinkat666 Před 5 lety +32

      May he never live it down! To the end of days he shall be haunted by the true knowers of Xenoblades aesthetic wonderment! May he never rest from this burden now until all things cease to exist!!!

    • @Red-ij1ht
      @Red-ij1ht Před 5 lety +13

      Yeah because Octopath Traveler is dope and Xenoblade chronicles 2 is fucking Trash. never wasted Money on something worse

  • @erichumphries3194
    @erichumphries3194 Před 5 lety +472

    Can Nintendo make a new Golden Sun with this art style please?

  • @Rodelero
    @Rodelero Před 4 lety +41

    "it's like they invented a whole new style and perfected it at thte same time" YES!! YES. soooo well put! Well made

  • @engvidAlex
    @engvidAlex Před 5 lety +83

    When I finally pick up a Switch, this will probably be the first game I pick up.

  • @bloodless653
    @bloodless653 Před 5 lety +124

    Holy crap! I don't know if I would've ever picked up on "Octopath" being an acronym of the characters' names.

    • @chickenbob562
      @chickenbob562 Před 5 lety +3

      Jacob Fisher honestly this is a very nice detail i love

    • @Nazgull2k1
      @Nazgull2k1 Před 5 lety +7

      I didnt figure it out either.. my mind was blown. lol. Well played Square Enix.. well played.

    • @chickenbob562
      @chickenbob562 Před 5 lety +5

      and now think about it again that the word octopath has 8 letters

    • @taylorsversion8576
      @taylorsversion8576 Před 5 lety +3

      It also pertains to the "8 Paths" you can take. Hence, the name. (Better late than never)

  • @dankmemes4dayz
    @dankmemes4dayz Před 5 lety +363

    At last, we get a good legit Octopath Traveler review.

    • @user-sv5kt8qz3v
      @user-sv5kt8qz3v Před 5 lety +1

      Ryan B ikr like Stephanie wanna go shopping tonight

    • @Willis2992
      @Willis2992 Před 5 lety +31

      By good, you mean one that reaffirms your own bias

    • @skankhunt4527
      @skankhunt4527 Před 5 lety +1

      Joey Rodríguez you mean a reviewer that doesn’t say the game is just ok.

    • @ChanceDiego
      @ChanceDiego Před 5 lety +1

      lol

    • @Mommiespogchamp
      @Mommiespogchamp Před 5 lety +3

      Ophelia Fielding shouldn't a game be good and enjoyable at all parts of the game though. The problem with the game is that it takes so long just to pick up. That's why the game is just ok.

  • @adambishop5739
    @adambishop5739 Před 4 lety +25

    Wow man!...you've really enthused me towards getting a copy of this game. Your energy enveloping this title is infectious...really it is!!
    I don't have a N-Switch just yet but I am looking thru the games lists out there and checking out the reviews for what appeals to me..and now, because of your relentless enthusiam, I am enthused...lol.
    I totally agree with your take on the graphical style, its a whole new genre of art that has been pioneered here..and yes, its already been knocked out of the park!!...AND..don't get me started on the music!
    You're right, music is huge in game and in film. You can judge a film as lacking, just because the atmospherical score is not right; its the same with games. Not epic when it needs to be, not sombre enough when it needs to be..this stuff can really have a huge impact on the visual story telling aspect. Get the music right and most of the time, you have doubled the creditibility of that media. So, right you are, the music rocks like a Led Zep concert, even though its a poor description of the ambience within this game, it descibes beautifully, for me, the way this music takes hold of you.
    Great review buddy, I think you will have turned alot of people onto this game.
    Peace!

  • @gabrielwilliams6373
    @gabrielwilliams6373 Před 5 lety +6

    Thank you so much for not yelling. I love it when videos are calmer; don't get me wrong, I love it when you are crazily excited too, but it is nice to be calm sometimes.

  • @proudguardofwhiterun5770
    @proudguardofwhiterun5770 Před 5 lety +27

    I already love this game, just wanted to watch you nerd out over one of the greatest switch games to release.
    I've only played 15 h (work sucks) and I already feel like I got my money's worth, it satisfied my wallet so fast, I dont even need to beat the game to be satisfied about the purchase.

  • @Mel-mu1hk
    @Mel-mu1hk Před 5 lety +98

    This is me. I feel this whole experience hard haha. This is keeping me alive until Fire Emblem for the Switch

    • @fabiof.8152
      @fabiof.8152 Před 5 lety +3

      The Bookish Babbler Glad to know I'm not the only one in this situation :D

    • @djheroxt
      @djheroxt Před 5 lety +4

      You should play disgaea 5 it's a strategy RPG

    • @Minekings101
      @Minekings101 Před 5 lety +8

      I am in the same situation (when FE got delayed I almost broke my computer mouse). I have played Disgaea 5 and even though it is an.... intresting game, it did nothing to quench my Fire Emblem thirst.

    • @KatanaRikku
      @KatanaRikku Před 5 lety +4

      Xenoblade is keeping me busy until Fire Emblem which hopefully will keep me busy until Shin Megami Tensei V

    • @jaredalbin5658
      @jaredalbin5658 Před 5 lety +1

      The Bookish Babbler me too! Im holding on for Fire Emblem!!

  • @trevorspackman5279
    @trevorspackman5279 Před 5 lety +112

    I wasn’t sure about the game at first(I’m not really into RPGs), so I tried the demo.
    30 minutes in, I found myself audibly saying the words, “I NEED THIS GAME!!!” again ad again

    • @apictureoffunction
      @apictureoffunction Před 4 lety +4

      Same thing happened to me.

    • @Littleton3513
      @Littleton3513 Před 4 lety +1

      Same here

    • @firby7341
      @firby7341 Před 4 lety +4

      when i played the demo i chatted with a friend and i was like " i love this" and after 3 hours the demo stopped, it was like 2 am in the morning, and i ask him"can i come and get your copy to play it?"xD it was an amazing night *.*

    • @MrPandaAdmin
      @MrPandaAdmin Před 4 lety +1

      Is it really that good?? I played most of square enix games but this looks not so nice tho

    • @Littleton3513
      @Littleton3513 Před 4 lety

      MrPandaAdmin It is so good bro. Way better than it looks

  • @dixoncheung548
    @dixoncheung548 Před 5 lety +18

    So in a way, this is like Final Fantasy 6 where we have a beautiful roster of character that plays differently, and each of them have their own story that captures the players. I think I see why I was looking forward to this game, I love FF6!!

  • @jaredalbin5658
    @jaredalbin5658 Před 5 lety +51

    I feel the same way! This is the perfect game for handheld mode!

  • @TealTrump11
    @TealTrump11 Před 5 lety +62

    I bought this game and immediately after buying i thought: "I should have gotten something else like Xenoblade or Tropical Freeze." (I'm not an rpg or jrpg fan as of late). Got home, reluctantly removed the seal and popped the game in. The theme music ensnared me and I listen to its entirety before i realized that i had to start the game. I picked Cyrus as my starting character and went through chapter 1. after roughly 2-3 hours, I decided that I love this game and that my purchase was more than worth it. Go buy it peeps.

    • @apolonioman5479
      @apolonioman5479 Před 5 lety +3

      TealTrumpet11 you and I were in the same dilemma! Lol I was going to buy Xenoblade but my coworker was telling me how awesome it was and I also looked up reviews for it, as they were all stellar, and I couldn't be happier! So glad I picked this game up.

    • @RyanAustinDean
      @RyanAustinDean Před 5 lety +1

      Octopath is amazing.
      The next time you are looking for another JRPG, however, I would recommend picking up Ys VIII instead of Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

    • @TealTrump11
      @TealTrump11 Před 5 lety

      El LaPoint still wanted to try out but it seemed like too complicated of a game compared to octopath.

    • @alexanderchilton911
      @alexanderchilton911 Před 5 lety +2

      TealTrumpet11
      You know a system has great games when all those choices would've been a winner.

    • @chelle641
      @chelle641 Před 5 lety

      Cyrus for life!

  • @arithedragon6198
    @arithedragon6198 Před 4 lety +21

    This game holds a special place in my heart, because this was the game that me and my boyfriend relaxed, and played together, he had played the game, I hadn't... and we just cuddled last winter, and went through it together for the week he was here visiting. It was special, and will forever be nostalgic to me :)

  • @nem1
    @nem1 Před 2 lety +15

    How did I miss this game for three years?! I just saw it on gamepass and downloaded on a whim. As someone who grew up on Final Fantasy Tactics, it feels like I found an old friend

  • @babafgc3795
    @babafgc3795 Před 5 lety +163

    My top 3 switch games rn
    1:Botw
    2:Octopath
    3:Hollow knight

  • @Delta-lu5kf
    @Delta-lu5kf Před 4 lety +12

    I just wanna say that if it werent for me watching this review, I would've never gotten this amazing game and fallen in love with it. Thank you for sorta unintentionally introducing me to one of my favorite games of all time :)

  • @fahdalshehri6699
    @fahdalshehri6699 Před 5 lety +7

    Thank you for the review without major spoilers ! Amazing info mate.

  • @haydomo1069
    @haydomo1069 Před 5 lety +32

    When I first saw Haánit, I first thought she was boring and very dull and I wouldn’t keep her in my party. BUT OH BOY WAS I WRONG! I literally have a deadly petting zoo in my grasp!!! Haánit is one of my favourite characters now~

    • @Jake-mb8fr
      @Jake-mb8fr Před 5 lety +1

      Therion is my favorite along with Primrose.

    • @jacobmartin8332
      @jacobmartin8332 Před 4 lety +1

      Olberic or Cyrus are my favorite. I gotta say, H'aanit ended up being one of my least favorite.

  • @axelstone3131
    @axelstone3131 Před 5 lety +53

    You don’t have to keep shouting. It’s okay. It’s okay.

  • @ericphomthevy9842
    @ericphomthevy9842 Před 4 lety +50

    Beating the game and putting 140 hours into it, it reminds me so much of RPGs back on the original playstation.
    This game was such a breath of fresh air amid free to play games and yearly Call of Duty releases.
    I, too, have the collectors edition!

    • @riccardo8890
      @riccardo8890 Před 4 lety +1

      Well, the only chapter that i miss is the 4th one of alfyn, then i got every secondary class, the 8 ones + the 4 sevret ones, lile the starseer etc. And i'm at 40 hours. Is that much stuff to do after game?

    • @conspiracyguy4045
      @conspiracyguy4045 Před 4 lety

      👍

    • @ericphomthevy9842
      @ericphomthevy9842 Před 4 lety

      @@riccardo8890 there is a secret boss you can do. Word if caution, if you don't know what to do, that boss is HARD

    • @riccardo8890
      @riccardo8890 Před 4 lety

      @@ericphomthevy9842 the one with 2 phases? I did it like 3 days later that comment was posted

  • @ShinySemexy
    @ShinySemexy Před 5 lety +41

    Cyrus best boi!!! (And best glass cannon 😂)

  • @davidalexander8947
    @davidalexander8947 Před 4 lety +54

    I have put over 180 hours into my save file, and let me tell you, every second was worth it. Bought it last year when it released, and finished it this year right before Three Houses dropped.

    • @Leny1777
      @Leny1777 Před 4 lety +2

      Screw Fire Emblem.

    • @Filotus
      @Filotus Před 3 lety +2

      I thought I was the only one. I'm still several hours away from completion. I've been playing casually for almost 2 years now, and have over 110 hours of play time. I MUST finish it! Lol.

  • @TuskenRover
    @TuskenRover Před 5 lety +9

    When you said "Bring it all the way down" my phone went into night mode and I thought, for a second, that you had some mystical power over my phone 🤯

  • @jish55
    @jish55 Před 5 lety +6

    I love how this game feels like the older final fantasies, where it has that same love and care put into it we used to feel, in which we actually cared what happened to these characters. What's better is that it brings back the turn based combat, which I feel is why FF has been hurting so much lately (they've put more focus on combat, less on story and exploration in the last few games).

  • @Saylor28
    @Saylor28 Před 4 lety +1

    This video made me subscribe to you.
    Thank you so much for your passion, high energy and great videos. It's been a great couple years.

  • @adventwatchog9460
    @adventwatchog9460 Před 5 lety +48

    *BLADE BECOMES UNBENDABLE*

    • @Arkyron
      @Arkyron Před 5 lety +9

      Advent Watchog BUT IS YOUR FOCUS UNPARALELLED?

    • @andytekampe8748
      @andytekampe8748 Před 5 lety +6

      Advent Watchog NOW I'M READY, ARE YOU?!

    • @bkkinglie
      @bkkinglie Před 5 lety +2

      Advent Watchog yesssss it's time to steal the show

    • @bkkinglie
      @bkkinglie Před 5 lety

      Andy Tekampe yessssssss

  • @Ful-OGold
    @Ful-OGold Před 5 lety +92

    This game is soooooo good! It was worth the wait !

  • @pagnolin6784
    @pagnolin6784 Před 5 lety

    I LOVE YOUR ENERGY! KEEP IT UP BECAUSE I INSTANTLY SUBSCRIBED!

  • @kuroganeline8665
    @kuroganeline8665 Před 5 lety +5

    Bought the NSwitch some weeks ago, at present I'm hooked with zelda botw, but loved octopath since they revealed the trailer. Played the demo some days ago and totally loved it. Just waiting for my birthday to get it xD

  • @thelastpepsi9369
    @thelastpepsi9369 Před 5 lety +356

    YOUR EXCELLENCY

  • @Flareboxx
    @Flareboxx Před 5 lety +5

    So glad to see this review! This is easily one of my top 3 games of all time and I really enjoyed you talking about it! Side note, I finished the 4:30 quest by guiding his mother and she scolded him and made him give up. I didn't know you could actually get them to fall in love by challenging him! That's really cool.

    • @evenheller209
      @evenheller209 Před 5 lety +1

      Good to know that there are multiple ways to complete side quests

    • @Flareboxx
      @Flareboxx Před 5 lety +2

      Yeah, there's another side quest in Flamesgrace where an innocent man was put in Jail. You could either steal the key from the guard and free him, or you could Inquire the townsfolk and find a witness who can clear his name. The amount of detail put into this game is insane.

  • @johnarevalo3450
    @johnarevalo3450 Před 5 lety +6

    Man I played the demo, and instantly took me back in time. I loved it automatically. I loved the demo and beat the 3 hours. I then got my keys and drove to a gamestop and bought the full game

  • @johnspahn420
    @johnspahn420 Před 5 lety +1

    It might be my new favorite RPG. The 8 stories and characters are so great and the over arching story is presented in such a smart way. I was in the middle of Cyru's story and they were about to reveal an ancient city and I audibly spoke "Hornburg" before they said it. I had subconsciously been putting the clues together while playing other characters stories. Looking forward to trying to complete a story with only one character. The freedom of how you progress is super cool.

  • @unclebenjamin9825
    @unclebenjamin9825 Před 5 lety +107

    Wood is cheating on BotW, everyone

  • @TheWhiteGuyFromD12
    @TheWhiteGuyFromD12 Před 5 lety +12

    I want a Golden Sun remake in this style ❤️

  • @SG-jq5vt
    @SG-jq5vt Před 5 lety +1

    I was thinking about buying this game before I watched your video. You so successfully brought across your love for this game that I got goosebumps. Subbed - liked - hyped to get this game tonight.
    Thanks so much for your effort and passion!!

  • @tylerdavis3356
    @tylerdavis3356 Před 5 lety +3

    Played the Demo when I first bought my Switch and loved it. Been trying to convince myself to buy it for months and your video just gave me that hype so I bought it. Can’t wait to dive in, too bad I’m trying to run through FF9 at the same time.

  • @charlesajones77
    @charlesajones77 Před 5 lety +10

    PC release on June 7th. Can't wait!

  • @ThatDallasThrifter
    @ThatDallasThrifter Před 5 lety +203

    So it's been some time since I've watched your videos. But I noticed that you talk louder and yell a whoooooole lot more, lol

    • @liriosogno6762
      @liriosogno6762 Před 5 lety +8

      It's just because he's so excited about this game

    • @randomrob3715
      @randomrob3715 Před 5 lety +37

      Yeah it’s annoying. Just talk. We can hear. No need to yell

    • @ThatDallasThrifter
      @ThatDallasThrifter Před 5 lety +4

      I’ve been watching since the Game Quest days, it’s just feels a lot different then I remember lol. Nothing against it though.

    • @MrFrost009
      @MrFrost009 Před 5 lety +5

      then don't watch lol simple

    • @ThatDallasThrifter
      @ThatDallasThrifter Před 5 lety +9

      Kid chaor Read my comment above, I said nothing against it, just feels different. No need for the butt hurtness.

  • @puduchicken11
    @puduchicken11 Před 5 lety

    @Wood, I just recently subscribed to your channel and I love it! You're so enthusiastic and it's clear you love gaming (even though it may be borderline addiction..).
    The mix of gameplay footage during your reviews are awesome, and it really gives people the chance to see what the game is about. Your presentation is never one to 'hate' on a game - you just break it down.
    Keep on reviewing and having fun!

  • @royalmanatee6
    @royalmanatee6 Před 5 lety +2

    Tressa’s hunter hat is the best thing about this game. It’s so frickin’ adorable!! Pretty great game overall though.

  • @nemesisnine3297
    @nemesisnine3297 Před 5 lety +5

    music : suer mario galaxy
    art : ff6/bravely
    plot: persona

  • @michaelanderson9792
    @michaelanderson9792 Před 5 lety +3

    The look of this game is how I imagined a new Final Fantasy tactics amazing

  • @VascoPatricio
    @VascoPatricio Před 2 lety

    I love how, after 3 years, this is still exactly what I think of Octopath, but also what I think of Triangle Strategy that just came out (same, if not EVEN better) - also eager for your review of Triangle!!

  • @craig4420
    @craig4420 Před 5 lety +2

    At first I thought I would never even think of buying this game, but since this review you have changed my opinion, and I want to thank you for that as now you have interested me in a whole new genre of games that I never thought I would enjoy. Until now!

  • @ClaudiosCollection
    @ClaudiosCollection Před 5 lety +34

    For the love of Mario, I love your channel!

  • @tabbyhumphreys5298
    @tabbyhumphreys5298 Před 5 lety +23

    I love you Wood! I literally always thought I hated video games. But then I started watching your videos and you convinced me to get a switch and now it is ALL I DO and I LOVE IT! You’re wonderful! Keep doing what you’re doing!

    • @TheKewlPerson
      @TheKewlPerson Před 5 lety +4

      wait why’d you start watching him if you hate video games

    • @tabbyhumphreys5298
      @tabbyhumphreys5298 Před 5 lety +3

      TheKewlPerson I watched his video about his life and depression and stuff :)

    • @ZK-ff2ru
      @ZK-ff2ru Před 5 lety +2

      Tabby Humphreys Not surprized you are female

    • @TheKewlPerson
      @TheKewlPerson Před 5 lety +1

      Dead Meme www.geekquality.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Gender.png

    • @ZK-ff2ru
      @ZK-ff2ru Před 5 lety

      TheKewlPerson I'm not sexist but playing candy crush is considered gaming?

  • @GerardoBCZ
    @GerardoBCZ Před 4 lety +1

    Hey, man. I'd seen lots of reviews, but it was yours that finally made me decide I had to play this game. Cheers!

  • @cblanc
    @cblanc Před 5 lety

    Yours is fast becoming my favourite youtube channel

  • @marksapollo
    @marksapollo Před 5 lety +3

    I’ve been playing the demo prologue and it’s got a damn charm that gets you hooked! I haven’t bought it yet but think I will. The graphics are really funky too!

    • @LatinoLokaso
      @LatinoLokaso Před 5 lety

      marksapollo I have 70 of gameplay in octopath traveler. It has become my favourite switch game so far a real joy to play special if you love Jrpgs

  • @BileDuctBalderdash
    @BileDuctBalderdash Před 5 lety +21

    This is my kind of game. It scatchs all my itches.

  • @lunarrhythm7344
    @lunarrhythm7344 Před 5 lety

    I'm so grateful i found your page. Your taste and opinions match mine so well plus your energy is awesome. It's making me consider getting into point and clicks lol. I've had my eye on octopath for awhile and it's why i got a switch (that and breath of the wild)

  • @aureumursa1833
    @aureumursa1833 Před 3 lety +1

    60 to 80 hours?? It took me about 175 to get through EVERYTHING and I still wish it was longer

  • @Yorrito.
    @Yorrito. Před 5 lety +80

    I can only say one thing It's SQUARE ENIX

    • @JNCGaming
      @JNCGaming Před 5 lety

      Maple Lover love it u anti-mink

    • @novelnouvel
      @novelnouvel Před 5 lety

      its SQUARE *EPIX*

    • @steveguyas9416
      @steveguyas9416 Před 5 lety +2

      Square Enix has been the biggest let down this year so that doesn’t say much today

    • @davidlewis5312
      @davidlewis5312 Před 5 lety +2

      It's square enix being Squaresoft

    • @InnerRise
      @InnerRise Před 5 lety

      I wouldn't bring square enix up. They let their Male staff get raped by women

  • @jonathanbuenavista2426
    @jonathanbuenavista2426 Před 5 lety +7

    One of the best JRPG I have played so far!!!

  • @edsonpina6743
    @edsonpina6743 Před 5 lety +1

    Dude i feel the same way, im so excited about this game. Love your channel, greetings from México.

  • @jediknightfalcon
    @jediknightfalcon Před 5 lety

    Wow I really felt that energy boost when you put the music to adventure time. That was nutty

  • @BeforeTheNoose
    @BeforeTheNoose Před 5 lety +4

    Ha i did the same with the collectors edition. I bought it normal , love it so much went and bought collectors and gave normal one to a friend. Therion is the best imo

    • @ryanbunce5550
      @ryanbunce5550 Před 3 lety

      Nice bro!!! Without an art book idk if I wanna get it tho. Also my original is digital lol

  • @playerparker0
    @playerparker0 Před 5 lety +73

    Just got it, started as Primrose. Loving the game so far.

    • @Meerdx
      @Meerdx Před 5 lety +5

      She's mah faaaave.

    • @taylersommerfeld
      @taylersommerfeld Před 5 lety +4

      Player Parker literally picked it up after work today and started as primrose wish I didn’t have to wake up at night 5am

    • @playerparker0
      @playerparker0 Před 5 lety +1

      Tayler Sommerfeld dam work getting in the way of gaming ☹️.

    • @ChoppedCarrots1
      @ChoppedCarrots1 Před 5 lety +4

      I've only played the demo as primrose and I want the game so bad!

    • @playerparker0
      @playerparker0 Před 5 lety +2

      Katrina Oreon never played the demo how much of Primrose story did it show?

  • @erickgm15
    @erickgm15 Před 5 lety

    I like this channel, youre enthusiastic and have charisma more so than other boring gaming channels. Glad i subbed recently:)

  • @Duckiefasca
    @Duckiefasca Před 5 lety

    I've LITERALLY been waiting fot this oooo I'm so excited

  • @kerms2864
    @kerms2864 Před 5 lety +303

    I tried it, put around 20 hours into it but it definitely isn’t for me. I’m not a big fan a turn-based combat and I found a lot of it repetitive, but I know a ton of people are into it and I’m happy for them. Still, I think Breath of the Wild is the best switch game currently.

    • @CompleteProducer84
      @CompleteProducer84 Před 5 lety +42

      I love both games, but I have to agree that BOtW is the best on Switch by a pretty large amount. If it had the more standard Zelda dungeons instead of the Divine Beasts, it would easily be my favorite game ever, no questions asked.

    • @odysseuscapernicus4236
      @odysseuscapernicus4236 Před 5 lety +23

      You mean Super Mario Odyssey?

    • @Azorpatch
      @Azorpatch Před 5 lety +18

      I share that feeling. I can tell that Octopath is a fantastic game, but JRPGs aren't my cup of tea. I'm still enjoying my time with it though, just not as much as I would if I was a fan of the genre.

    • @kiyanz4904
      @kiyanz4904 Před 5 lety +11

      I think Xeno 2 is the best game followed by Mario/Zelda (I think their equally good).

    • @linkjmc5683
      @linkjmc5683 Před 5 lety +13

      KiyanZ Idk about best. I think that Mario Odyssey and Botw are the top dogs followed by Mk8dx and Splatoon 2. From there on it could be a number of things, Xenoblade, Octopath Traveler, Mario Tennis, Kingdom Battle, Bayonetta 2, and Dkc tropical freeze. This is as objective as it gets. I'm not trying to be rude or anything, but next time you'd be better of saying it is your favorite rather than the best.

  • @averypatrick5279
    @averypatrick5279 Před 5 lety +6

    I haven't played octopath traveler yet but I do plan on it. Currently, my favorite RPG is EarthBound, but the way you are hyping this game up, I wonder if that'll change.

    • @TudBoatTed
      @TudBoatTed Před 5 lety +2

      Earthbound and golden sun (1+2) those are my favourite. They have a special place in my heart for being so amazing and I think octopath will be perfect for me and hold another one of those spaces

  • @garrtrigger
    @garrtrigger Před 5 lety +2

    Chrono Trigger remake with this art style would be the bomb.

  • @andyhowl716
    @andyhowl716 Před 4 lety

    Subscribed! :-D Youre enthusiasm totally won me over! Too many people have been complaining about the story so I'm glad to see someone agrees that its fantastically enjoyable

  • @nightshadesalad
    @nightshadesalad Před 5 lety +4

    I'm really enjoying this game 50 hours in but it's not perfect. My biggest issues are the length of the chapters (some characters) and dungeons as well as the progression of the story in each chapter. The story objectives are very "go here. talk to this person," and the dungeons are just b-lines to the boss with random encounters and chests being the only challenge/reward. I wish the game incorporated more puzzle solving. Maybe have a series of switches to activate to get to the boss. Maybe have the player search various rooms for a key. Maybe don't tell the player exactly which 3 townsfolk have the info/items they need to advance the story.

    • @Meerdx
      @Meerdx Před 5 lety

      I was a little bit shocked to see the amount of hand holding this game does during the story telling segments, but I haven't let it spoil the experience for me yet.

    • @redreamwalker6434
      @redreamwalker6434 Před 5 lety

      I think the thing that makes up for this is definitely the story and writing.

  • @redtrashmammal4837
    @redtrashmammal4837 Před 3 lety +3

    I saw someone online say the graphics are trash like bro do you know what pixel art is

  • @CityBoi21
    @CityBoi21 Před 5 lety

    This game wasn't even on my radar until I saw this video. After seeing how enthusiastic you were about it I did more research on it and now I'm going to get the wayfarer's edition. Thanks for making content man! Love your channel!

  • @vladtepes3201
    @vladtepes3201 Před 5 lety

    Your reviews are the best on youtube!

  • @pradanakusuma
    @pradanakusuma Před 5 lety +33

    Funny that just a couple of months ago people said that Switch doesnt have system seller after zelda and mario release, and then BOOM came this bad boy out of nowhere 😂
    Its a good time to have a switch fellas

    • @blue_pingu
      @blue_pingu Před 5 lety +1

      pradanakusuma it's only a timed exclusive, it'll be out on PlayStation

    • @MariaRodriguez-hb4ix
      @MariaRodriguez-hb4ix Před 5 lety +1

      This isn't a system seller . Is a collector's item seller . This means people will buy the game for collecting increasing value . No many people would buy a new Switch just to play this game . But some people would be interested to buy the game to say they have good taste in collecting things . Or to resell . Or for retro / nostalgia collectors . Or speculators trying to see if their investing on this game will rise on price .

    • @infernaltim1
      @infernaltim1 Před 5 lety

      Liberty Prime False.

    • @infernaltim1
      @infernaltim1 Před 5 lety

      Maria Rodriguez Did you see the system sales bump in the Japanese market alone immediately when this was released? I mean I wouldn't say it's on the scale of a new Mario or Zelda title, but it definitely have Nintendo a big sales boost even though they're consistently the top seller over there.

    • @MariaRodriguez-hb4ix
      @MariaRodriguez-hb4ix Před 5 lety

      infernaltim1 sales are fluctuating between 40k and 50k weekly on Japan since the start of the year. And last week, the most sold game was a drum rhythm game . I could say that game was the reason for the extra sales last week and not be wrong.
      Or that Nintendo release 10,000 - 20,000 more units on the market the week they think Switch new games will be released on Japan.
      Sales last 2 weeks were only a bit higher than average. Is possible to say they were due to OT . But they weren’t high enough to justify calling that game a system seller yet at least on Japan.

  • @thesadtraveler6811
    @thesadtraveler6811 Před 5 lety +17

    You are gushing over this game the same way me and my best mate do, and we don't even have it yet! We have been excited since the announcement day and everything we have seen since only pushes us to wanting it even more! Sadly we are incredibly broke right now :P which disappointed my friend most of all because he was REALLY wanting the collector's edition.

    • @JacobSmith-jw3mf
      @JacobSmith-jw3mf Před 5 lety +1

      The Collectors Edition is currently available on amazon as I'm commenting this, i'm about to pick up my copy and I am absolutely ecstatic for it.

    • @thesadtraveler6811
      @thesadtraveler6811 Před 5 lety

      Thank you Jacob! He will be incredibly excited to hear that!

  • @deathkitten81
    @deathkitten81 Před 5 lety

    There is alternate solutions to some of those side quests also. That one with Tony for example I allured his mom and brought her over to talk to him instead which resulted in a different end to the quest.

  • @tommo198624
    @tommo198624 Před 5 lety

    You are now my favourite you tuber. Keep doing what you’re doing bro😎

  • @aidylinah3558
    @aidylinah3558 Před 5 lety +10

    Stop it with this review. 😭😭😭 You make me want to really WANT a Switch. I can't even afford the game, let alone the console. 💔

  • @teacherfromthejungles6671

    60-80 hours long, you say?
    I've been playing it more than 60 hours already and I still didn't get to any 2nd chapter with any character
    tbh, I didn't collect all the characters yet. I just travel and grind :D

    • @haydomo1069
      @haydomo1069 Před 5 lety +1

      Strabby Crabby longer it takes to complete a game. More rewarding it is to finish~
      That’s what I think about it 😅

    • @teacherfromthejungles6671
      @teacherfromthejungles6671 Před 5 lety +1

      @@haydomo1069 I don't know how NOT to grind when I encounter monsters on my every step

    • @randalljewell679
      @randalljewell679 Před 3 lety

      I love grinding.

  • @muttbone01
    @muttbone01 Před rokem +2

    This game has, without a doubt, the most stunning visuals I've ever seen in a Switch game. The background set pieces are STUNNING1 If this had been the art style for Bravely Default for the 3DS, that would have made it my all-time favorite RPG.

  • @evilfalcon1312
    @evilfalcon1312 Před 5 lety

    Fantastic review, just got done with the first quest with Oberin.

  • @arifgunawan9329
    @arifgunawan9329 Před 5 lety +5

    first square enix experience?

  • @TheDarthmalstrom
    @TheDarthmalstrom Před 5 lety +3

    YES this game is EPIC I love it. It'll definitely sell some Switches. Thank you for FINALLY reviewing Octppath Traveler Wood

  • @gamingbear3108
    @gamingbear3108 Před 2 lety +2

    I wanted to play this game for ages. I’m not usually one for RPGs of this kind but my curiosity was itching to give this go. 20+ hours and I am hooked, really wish I played it earlier just never got round to it.

    • @TryllHDTv
      @TryllHDTv Před 2 lety

      Yes it's amazing, really hope they keep this franchise going, the formula is amazing. Visuals, mechanics, story telling, music. I crave more content.

  • @MoralMonster
    @MoralMonster Před 2 lety +1

    Playing it now. I'm back in love 💛with turn base games thanks to Octopath Traveler and Yakuza Like A Dragon.

  • @emmonsjt
    @emmonsjt Před 5 lety +5

    I did Tony and Mathilda’s side quest when I was around level 55, and unfortunately I was too strong for Tony to beat me. Thankfully, his mother is lurking nearby, so I figured out to allure her to talk to him and solved the side quest that way. How cool that there are multiple solutions!!

  • @animatedtrashcan1139
    @animatedtrashcan1139 Před 5 lety +26

    I wish I had a switch to play octopath ( update : I finally bought it 250 bucks need to buy games tho )

    • @DarthChrisB
      @DarthChrisB Před 5 lety

      I bet you have a $800 phone! Spend the money for what it's worth being spent!

    • @animatedtrashcan1139
      @animatedtrashcan1139 Před 5 lety +3

      DarthChrisB u is very wrong buddy its a 20 dollar phone

    • @crodojoe
      @crodojoe Před 5 lety +1

      lol don't assume things my dude

    • @animatedtrashcan1139
      @animatedtrashcan1139 Před 5 lety +2

      Casey kasum I want Pokemon let's go

    • @Dream-li1gi
      @Dream-li1gi Před 5 lety

      Animated trashcan Still don’t have a switch...

  • @notacidnoralkaline
    @notacidnoralkaline Před 5 lety

    I am so in love with this game too! Also thank you so much for not spoiling 🙏🏼

  • @germain1mk
    @germain1mk Před 5 lety

    This game was one of my most anticipated releases for 2018, and I've been been waiting to see your review of it before buying. I can't wait to get my hands on it now!

  • @random2307
    @random2307 Před 5 lety +15

    This damn game..........I thought I'd hate it, but holy good crap, it's addicting. I love it.

    • @micchecers
      @micchecers Před 5 lety

      Why did you buy it if you thought you hate it?

    • @wasupman2284
      @wasupman2284 Před 4 lety

      @Daniel Voss, for that exact reason....

  • @Stillcage
    @Stillcage Před 5 lety +45

    Oh no. I can't watch the rest of this video...
    *Starts flashback*
    "I'm going to buy a switch." "don't know I don't have any games". "Let me get a demo. Oh this one looks fun."
    *Downloads a 3 hour demo of octopath Traveller* *then plays the game addictively Non-Stop*
    "Oh my gosh so unhealthy for me I'm so glad I don't have the full game need to make sure I don't watch anything else about this game or I might end up buying it"
    *And took watching the rest of this video. Rushes down to GameStop and buy the full game.*

    • @djheroxt
      @djheroxt Před 5 lety +4

      Good luck heard this been sold out in a lot of places

    • @cannibalraptor
      @cannibalraptor Před 5 lety

      Same thing happened for me. All the standard copies were sold out but the special edition wasn’t, I don’t regret it though

    • @Stillcage
      @Stillcage Před 5 lety

      Could always buy digital

    • @callak_9974
      @callak_9974 Před 5 lety

      What? You could actually purchase the Collector's Edition because it wasn't purchased? I'm shocked!

    • @EVILCARTMAN96
      @EVILCARTMAN96 Před 5 lety

      I found a standard copy at Best Buy. They had 5 or 6 on the shelf but I already have the game. I buy my games physical. Good luck though, it’s an amazing game imo.

  • @SonsOfBelial2012
    @SonsOfBelial2012 Před 5 lety +1

    Dude, thank you for these videos this viseo is what motivated me to spend my last 60 bucks onnot and it did not disappoint thanks wood!

  • @digi_troll_man9513
    @digi_troll_man9513 Před 5 lety

    Shoulda known Square had you covered on the music, man. You made me wanna play this game.

  • @J4k3_Ry4n
    @J4k3_Ry4n Před 5 lety +6

    People these days have no imagination.

  • @ladyjaye27
    @ladyjaye27 Před 5 lety +8

    The map is the only weak point of the game where I’m concerned. The mini-map shows to little to be useful and the lack of zoom in on the world map is sometimes frustrating. On the upside, I like how you can teleport to previously visited towns. BTW, been playing this in French, and the translation is top-notch.

    • @zray8162
      @zray8162 Před 5 lety +1

      you can zoom in and out on the world map with right stick. imo the mini-map doesn't need to be more detailed, that would make finding the chests less challenging

    • @chelle641
      @chelle641 Před 5 lety

      I agree. When looking for shrines or caves, I would have loved to zoom in more.

  • @bryantsmith9045
    @bryantsmith9045 Před 5 lety

    Hey beatemups I'm just starting my copy I nabbed the other day who would you suggest starting with?

  • @Kragehul
    @Kragehul Před 5 lety +1

    I'm so happy it's coming to PC. I am excited to play it for the first time and eagerly as it excited to see what the PC modding community come up with in the future!