Octopath Traveler 2 Promises The First Game's Biggest Missing Feature

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will be adding a detail that was not only missing from the first game, it was its most obvious omission. was one of the Switch's more experimental RPGs, and its uniqueness paid off with a strong cast of characters and game mechanics. Despite this, the game did have one significant flaw, and the sequel seems ready to fix that problem.

had a unique gimmick where, as the name implies, every playable character had their own storyline. Each part of their stories took place in different parts of the map, so the player would be traveling all over the world in order to see everything. Since every character had an ongoing plot, this made sure that all of them felt important in the game as a whole. It was such a successful formula that was back-ordered for months on release. This distinction helped stand out among the crowd, and played a role in making it one of 2018's best RPGs.

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Despite how good was, it did have one significant flaw that can be hard to ignore and that s storywill fix. Outside of a few side conversations that only appear in certain locations, there is no real interaction between party members outside of battle. It can feel like the party doesn't even exist when they never bother to talk to each other. While each character having their own story is one of the game's strong points, it can feel odd that the others never speak to or assist each other. It's still one of the best JRPGs for the Nintendo Switch, but that doesn't keep this from being a missed opportunity.

Thankfully, has promised to fix this flaw with the original. It has been announced that one of the new features in the sequel will be further interaction between the party