Octopath Traveler 0 is Great... But Let's Talk About It

Octopath Traveler 0 is widely being praised as the best entry in the series — and while I really liked it, I also think it deserves more critical discussion than it’s been getting.

In this review, I break the game down into three parts:
👉 What I liked
👉 What I didn’t like
👉 And what I loved

From its gorgeous HD-2D visuals and addictive combat system to its massive cast, story structure, difficulty balance, and late-game payoff — I offer a full, honest, spoiler-light critique after ~90 hours with the game.

If you’re considering playing Octopath Traveler 0, or you’ve already beaten it and want a deeper analysis of what it gets right (and wrong), this video is for you.

🎮 Topics Covered:

• Combat system & job design
• Story structure & villains
• Party size, balance & difficulty
• Silent protagonist design
• Town building & progression systems
• Music, visuals & presentation
• Endgame payoff & narrative cohesion

💬 What did you think of Octopath Traveler 0?
Did the story work for you? Was the cast too big? Did the length feel justified?
Let’s talk in the comments 👇

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⏱️Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - What I Liked
3:20 - What I Didn't Like
10:29 - What I Loved
14:55 - Overall Thoughts

🎵 MUSIC USED
Quartet OST - The Grasslands
Metaphor ReFantasio OST - Ode to Heroes
Trails from Zero OST - Lemonade in Hand
3D Dot Game Heroes OST - Crossing the Wastes
Trails of Cold Steel III OST - Radiant Heimdallr
Bloomtown: A Different Story OST - Remembrance