Final Fantasy 16 was released on June 22nd and there are already many positive voices. As far as the combat system is concerned, not everyone seems to be satisfied, because: instead of being turn-based, the battles are now carried out in real time. But luckily there is a good alternative for Steam, PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
With Final Fantasy 16, the next big RPG from Square Enix was released today and presents itself in a new, unusually dark guise. However, not only the atmosphere was screwed, but also the combat system.
And that seems to disappoint some players. Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier took up this in a tweet and at the same time called an alternative for fans of turn-based battles: Octopath Traveler 2.
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“Octopath Traveler is one of the greats”
In his tweet, Schreier addresses the RPG fans and especially those who prefer a turn-based combat system.
He writes:
When you’re watching Final Fantasy XVI and you’re like, “My god, what happened to this series? I miss turn-based RPGs,” then do yourself a favor and get Octopath Traveler 2, one of the best turn-based RPGs ever made.
Jason Schreier via Twitter
In the comments, some users note that they would like more turn-based role-playing games.
PantsPottson writes: “Of course, and I’m still looking forward to it [Final Fantasy] XVI, but I wish we could get a turn-based game with this budget and flair.”
Pandapandatk responds, “I think that’s what’s missing from the discussion. Yes, Square Enix releases other turn-based games, and yes, I love them. But they are not on the same level as the main series of the FF franchise. I want the stunning graphics (although HD2D is nice) and the cinematic staging with turn-based gameplay.”
Twitter user TheZaius asks Jason Schreier if “Octopath Traveler 2 is as good as Final Fantasy 6.” To which he replies, “Nostalgia can ever compete with it, but yes, Octopath Traveler 2 is one of the greats [im Genre der Rollenspiele].”
What is Octopath Traveler game? Octopath Traveler is a turn-based role-playing game in the Square Enix series of the same name, the first part of which was released in 2018. The second part followed in February, which received 96% positive reviews on Steam.
In Octopath Traveler 2 you choose one of eight travelers with whom you will embark on the adventure. The pixelated HD 2D graphics are characteristic of the series. You get the two parts on Steam, for the PlayStation and for the Nintendo Switch.
The Steam reviews are full of praise for the RPG. darkmoon6.665 writes: “One of the best turn-based RPGs to come out in recent memory. The gameplay is a fantastic homage to the old Final Fantasy games.”
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