{"id":164743,"date":"2025-12-17T00:26:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T00:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/?p=164743"},"modified":"2026-02-07T23:57:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T23:57:12","slug":"octopath-traveler-0-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/honest-game-reviews\/octopath-traveler-0-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Octopath Traveler 0 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\t\t
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Octopath Traveler 0 provides the perfect JRPG comfort food this holiday season, promising to keep you engaged and entertained to the very end - as long as you enjoy turn-based combat.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t

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Providing turn-based RPG action, Dokidoki Grooveworks and Square Enix’s Octopath Traveler 0 is ending the year with a grand adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See whether players should venture forth with our review…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Octopath Traveler 0 Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After making a character and picking a base class, players start their Octopath Traveler 0 adventure in the starting town of Wishvale as a guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, Wishvale is kicking off a big festival. This, in turn, has players running around and helping with set up – complete with a bit of combat for spice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things soon turn sour, however, with the village invaded, buildings burnt down, and citizens killed off.<\/p>\n\n\n

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After escaping with a friend, players will wait for things to cool off before assessing the damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeing that nothing is left but ruins, players are joined alongside the local carpenter Stia as they set out to rebuild the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this requires going out into the world to find supplies and new citizens – expect an adventure that’ll clock in at approximately 50 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never played an Octopath game? These turn-based RPGs have a bit of a twist… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players will still take turns normally, but BP is built with each turn – assuming someone doesn\u2019t drain it first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With said BP, players can power up moves or do multiple normal attacks. For instance, spending two extra BP allows for additional attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is important in Octopath Traveler, as all enemies have a barrier that can be broken if struck with one’s weakness enough times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On scrubby low-tier enemies, it doesn\u2019t matter much; just get to blasting attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, for Octopath Traveler 0’s bosses, bust that barrier as much as possible! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When breaking an enemy’s defenses, they lose a turn and take more damage. This, in turn, allows for the spamming of one’s best attacks – hopefully killing the enemy before they recharge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a simple addition to turn-based combat, this system makes things more engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n

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When not fighting in Octopath Traveler 0, players will set out to explore and get loot. Eight characters can be brought into battle, so gearing them all takes a lot of gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most areas in Octopath Traveler 0 aren\u2019t very big, but its winding paths hold secrets to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caves and dungeons hold mini bosses that net rare gear or new items to upgrade Wishvale buildings, while towns offer a nice resting spot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there is one downside to exploring, it\u2019s the sprint – it leads to enemies attacking more often. Quite the annoyance… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Towns are safe and allow players to run freely, but players can also get into fights if they so desire…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, players can buy new gear, get new items, and rest at the inn to heal up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the real reason to go into town is to chat with people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of Octopath Traveler 0’s citizens have ways to interact with them. Sometimes chat can reveal hidden items or a quest. Alternatively, they can sell items, or can also be haggled with. A strong warrior might want a duel, and most will come help in combat if impressed enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Octopath Traveler 0’s denizens aren\u2019t just there to spew lore; they prove to be extremely useful in most situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just don\u2019t make them upset – or else players will have to pay to reset their reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The big reason to talk to civilians is to recruit them for Wishvale. Most of the time, it is level-based – those that are too weak or have a bad rep will be out of luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players will also need to do side quests to convince select citizens to join. Not only does this lead to Wishvale’s growth, they also each pack a perk that can be used while housed in Wishvale.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Wishvale starts as a blank slate, with basic recipes for houses and scenery available – think bushes, rocks, barrels, and a snowman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As players progress in Octopath Traveler 0, they’ll get the bigger buildings – think a tavern, farm, and various shops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What starts off as a little hamlet in Octopath Traveler 0 soon evolves into a sprawling town, one full of life and purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put simply, Wishvale became the reason I kept coming back to play Octopath Traveler 0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Octopath Traveler 0 provides the perfect JRPG comfort food this holiday season, promising to keep you engaged and entertained to the very end – as long as you enjoy turn-based combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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