And for Osvald, it reduces his spells to single-target but increases the power output, which is great for fighting bosses. For Ochette and Hikari, it gives them access to a new set of offensive skills. There’s also the addition of latent abilities, which are kind of like Ultimate abilities that can be used only when they’ve charged up. These are some of the most powerful skills in the game. Each character gets two unique skills, one of which is unlocked by completing the character’s story and the other by attuning with the alter of the god that the character is associated with. I love the addition of EX skills, which are unique to the characters as opposed to the jobs themselves. On top of that, there are four unique secondary jobs, but they are limited to one license each and are particularly difficult to obtain. Yes, you can have a full party of Clerics (scary). That means you can give the Cleric secondary job to three different people in your party. In Octopath Traveler 2, there are licenses, which effectively allow you to use all standard secondary jobs three times. Secondary jobs were a big thing in the original, but they were rather limited in number. Unfortunately, Agnea and Partitio only get summons, and Osvald is stuck with his Study Foe skill, which becomes useless after you've fought a foe more than a few times. I wish we had got to see unique skill lists for each of the eight characters. For example, Hikari, Castti and Ochette have a unique skill tree of abilities they can tap into. While these are useful in combat, they're a cop out for more potentially unique abilities. At night, you'll receive Blessing of Darkness for the former and Moonlight Judgement for the latter, which effectively buffs your characters and debuffs your foes, respectively. If you're a fan of the genre or looking for an engaging and immersive story, I highly recommend giving this game a try.The day-night cycle also throws in some new combat mechanics for two of the companions, Throne and Temenos. Overall, Octopath Traveler II is an excellent RPG that exceeds its predecessor in every way. The game also has a deep combat system with a lot of strategy involved, which keeps battles from feeling repetitive. ![]() ![]() You can choose which character to play as and which path to take, which makes each playthrough feel unique. One of the things I appreciate most about Octopath Traveler II is the amount of freedom it gives players. The way their stories develop and play out is masterfully done and kept me engaged from start to finish. ![]() ![]() Out of all the characters, Throné, Osvald, and Hikari were the most memorable and well-developed. Each character has their own distinct personality, motivations, and backstory, which makes it easy to become invested in their journey. The story takes place in the world of Solistia, where eight new travelers embark on their own unique paths. The narrative and characters are the standout features of this game. This game takes everything that was good about the original and amplifies it to create an even more captivating experience. As someone who wasn't a huge fan of the first Octopath Traveler, I was pleasantly surprised by the sequel, Octopath Traveler II.
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