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Octopath Traveler II |OT| Can't We Talk This Over Like Normal Adults?
Exentryk
Member
The extra story chapter is already marked on the map after you complete every character's story chapter and crossed paths.
The other remaining thing is the superboss and you have to do a couple of sidequests to unlock this superboss sidequest.
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FloopCookiefix
Member
Ah ok, yeah I've done the extra story chapter and seen the epilogue, so I guess I already did that first part
For the remaining thing... hmmm. In that case, I have 8 sidequests left, with only 2 of them in particular that seem important enough to be the answer then -those being finding the last Armsmaster rusty weapon, and making another Inventor invention (and that last large unmarked empty glass case always did seem suspect...)
I'll aim for finishing those two first and see what happens- thanks!
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jshackles
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Some of these boss fights man... A few I'm unprepared for, and they're kicking my ass. Some of these fights are taking me like 40-50 minutes.
I guess it's pretty similar to the first game in that regard.
I guess it's pretty similar to the first game in that regard.
FloopCookiefix
Member
Definitely had a similar experience, haha- I spent even longer than that on a few of these bosses in particular, for sure
Danjin44
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FloopCookiefix
after you finished with Octopath 2, I high, HIGHLY recommend you to play Triangle Strategy.
The first game is also very easy outside of the optional job fights.
I doubt there will be a patch but someone did make a hack for the 1st one.
You can make it harder by decreasing the encounter rate and not using the best gear you have. Switching out party members helps and don't use hikari/throne.
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FloopCookiefix
Member
I think I actually tried the demo a long while ago hahaF FloopCookiefix after you finished with Octopath 2, I high, HIGHLY recommend you to play Triangle Strategy.
I kinda liked it, but I think at the time I was exhausted from Fire Emblem-like "Take 30 minutes stressing over one character movement" gameplay wheeze, I don't think I finished the first battle
I might need to give it another shot though
Exentryk
Member
Just finished beating the superboss... at level 1. So now we can definitely say gear matters more than level.
Gandih42
Member
Finally got the whole team and getting started their Chapter 2s.
The improvements over the first game keep surprising me, despite the game superficially looking incredibly similar they've done so much more to differentiate the opening chapters. I particularly enjoyed the start of Temenos' story. My only real concern right now is getting over-leveled from exploring the maps and trivializing the story chapters. I'm really surprised that some reviewers mentioned that grinding was necessary, at least at the point where I'm at.
Did anyone else have issues getting OP too early? Although I'm also half tempted to just go all in and hustle my way to really strong equipment, busting the game wide open. I'd also like to compliment the game on that front, it seems to give you a lot of ways to creatively make yourself OP.
The improvements over the first game keep surprising me, despite the game superficially looking incredibly similar they've done so much more to differentiate the opening chapters. I particularly enjoyed the start of Temenos' story. My only real concern right now is getting over-leveled from exploring the maps and trivializing the story chapters. I'm really surprised that some reviewers mentioned that grinding was necessary, at least at the point where I'm at.
Did anyone else have issues getting OP too early? Although I'm also half tempted to just go all in and hustle my way to really strong equipment, busting the game wide open. I'd also like to compliment the game on that front, it seems to give you a lot of ways to creatively make yourself OP.
Danjin44
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To me in Octopath series you never need to grind, your equipments have bigger impact in your battles more than your overall level.…(look at Exentryk’s post above).
I’m fan of original Octopath but 2nd improve the formula in every way, it’s soooo god damn good. The thing impressed me the most they stick with original Octopath concept, they could have took the easy way out and just make linear story just like any other RPG but instead they decided stick with their vision.
Some people may never be happy with games structure but it what makes Octopath, Octopath.
jshackles
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Finished Partitio and Osvald's main stories. On the last part of Agnea's (lame) story. Still have two more chapters to do with Temenos (been saving those, since he's my favorite so far) - then I'll be done with my main party.
Since the enemies in this game don't scale, I'm anticipating my B-team's playthroughs to be mostly cakewalks - this is how the first game was too. My A team is level 55-57 now, but some of these "final bosses" are damn hard.
Since the enemies in this game don't scale, I'm anticipating my B-team's playthroughs to be mostly cakewalks - this is how the first game was too. My A team is level 55-57 now, but some of these "final bosses" are damn hard.
Deerock71
Member
Nabbed a used copy for forty bucks yesterday. Playing through the first character my initial pick ran across (not saying anything spoilery here). This game helps me love JRPGs and tolerate random encounters; the battle system's so fun, it makes the random encounters almost an amusing distraction.
ShadyAcshuns
Member
I'm at 60ish hours and almost done with all characters' chapter 3 stories. Been having a blast with Partitio's secondary job class as a dancer. Equip the bp full power secondary skill and spam bewildering grace and boom! You can break the game.
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Art The Clown
Banned
just started the end game today for the final final boss. All my characters are 99 after extensive grinding at work and at home.
I’ve read about the final part of the game and the final boss and can’t wait to finish this game. Such a great game for me.
Easily a 9.5/10.
I’ve read about the final part of the game and the final boss and can’t wait to finish this game. Such a great game for me.
Easily a 9.5/10.
Art The Clown
Banned
Just beat What a great fucking game guys. Holy shit.
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Danjin44
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I love how each of last chapter boss have own unique mechanics behind it, they are really fun.
I beat all main stories, crossed paths, side stories (that I found, still no trophy), defeated every optional boss (except secret super boss) that I found, visited every area that I could find (at 09%). Currently, I am exploring the extra stories stuff. Lovely game, with an incredible soundtrack, and exceptional graphics.
Gandih42
Member
Amazing, well deserved for a fantastic game. Just recently got the . Not sure if it is a spoiler but I didn't follow any marketing stuff and had no idea it was in the game. Been doing a few chapters every few weeks and just recently finished everyones Chapter 2. Very relieved to see that I'm not getting overleveled by just playing normally and have had some super fun and tough boss fights. Can't wait for the challenge to ramp up even more as I get into later chapters and side stuff.
DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
Finished it. Very good game, but not enough changed from the first one.
If they are to make a 3 please change the classes and mix it up more. And please get rid of the random encounters. It's such a lazy design. Give the player the freedom to totally avoid encounters if they want to explore. That's really the only difference with enemies on map. It's more freedom to the player.
And they can F off with giving you an accessory that negates random encounters after you beat the final post game boss. Given that the game offers next to no replayability since there really is no benefit to a NG+ it's basically mocking you doing that. I think the first did the same thing, I can't remember.
If they are to make a 3 please change the classes and mix it up more. And please get rid of the random encounters. It's such a lazy design. Give the player the freedom to totally avoid encounters if they want to explore. That's really the only difference with enemies on map. It's more freedom to the player.
And they can F off with giving you an accessory that negates random encounters after you beat the final post game boss. Given that the game offers next to no replayability since there really is no benefit to a NG+ it's basically mocking you doing that. I think the first did the same thing, I can't remember.
Black_Mamba
Member
I loved OT1, but I'm about to give up on this one because it's way too easy. I've finished all the first chapters and 3 of the second chapters and not only I haven't seen a character die in battle yet, I barely can remember a moment when I had to heal or replenish SP for my characters. Actually, I don't remember using the healer Themenos for anything other than attacking yet. I have almost 100 healing grapes in my inventory and only once I had to use an item to cure a status effect, which was blindness.
Enemies barely have an opportunity to attack because you can break their defenses quickly and leveling up is happening so often that they're almost always at 100% HP and SP.
Is the battle system this bad or should I expect some challenge for the next chapters? Is there anything in the next chapters that offers a good challenge, like the battles to get the secondary jobs in OT1? Huge disappointment so far.
Enemies barely have an opportunity to attack because you can break their defenses quickly and leveling up is happening so often that they're almost always at 100% HP and SP.
Is the battle system this bad or should I expect some challenge for the next chapters? Is there anything in the next chapters that offers a good challenge, like the battles to get the secondary jobs in OT1? Huge disappointment so far.
I felt the same way until the later chapters. Some bosses will give you a run for your money. The same goes for side bosses.
Black_Mamba
Member
The final secret boss of OT1 was awesome too. Though it felt like an optional post-game challenge, because it forced you to grind and level up the whole party just for that battle.
That's a shame. I think I've seen enough. Already spent 8 hours on it and didn't have fun.
Hudo
Member
How would you rank this against the GOAT: Final Fantasy Tactics (War of the Lions)?F FloopCookiefix after you finished with Octopath 2, I high, HIGHLY recommend you to play Triangle Strategy.
Danjin44
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I would say Triangle Strategy is REALLY REALLY GOOD but we are talking about FF Tactics here.....come on.
Hudo
Member
Figured that it would not touch FFT... because yeah, it's motherfucking FFT. But maybe I should give Triangle Strategy a shot.I would say Triangle Strategy is REALLY REALLY GOOD but we are talking about FF Tactics here.....come on.
There's a demo.
Hudo
Member
Downloading the demo right now on my Switch. No Steam demo, for some weird reason.
Rran
Member
I had the exact same problem at the same point of the game. While the chapter 1s are understandably pretty easy tutorials, the chapter 2s are mostly all crazy easy as well (especially if you found the optional job class, which has an ability that just demolishes random battles for a while). The good news is that there's a turning point in a few hours where suddenly the difficulty is back and the battle system gets to shine again. In fact, there are some truly brutal encounters later in the game, including one that I still haven't conquered despite beating the first 100%.