Octopath Traveler footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
With Square Enix updating the Japanese website for Octopath Traveler, we have a few minutes of footage from the Switch RPG. Have a look at the gameplay below.
More: Octopath Traveler, Square Enix
Octopath Traveler gets new details and screenshots for H’aanit and Therion, more regions
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments
Square Enix released another batch of details and screenshots for Octopath Traveler today. Aside from the latest characters H’aanit and Therion, we have coverage pertaining to a couple of regions.
H’aanit is 26 years old. She lived as the best “Hunter” in a certain village in the Woodland region, and her teacher left the village a year ago to hunt a monster known as the “Red Eye”.
More: Octopath Traveler, Square Enix
Octopath Traveler demo downloaded over 1.3 million times worldwide
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Square Enix confirmed at the end of January that the Octopath Traveler demo had been downloaded over one million times. That number has since climbed to 1.3 million, the company announced this week.
The news was tucked away in the announcement for the Octopath Traveler Official Soundtrack. In Japan, Square Enix will be releasing the OST alongside the game on July 13. It has over 80 tracks and spans 4 CDs.
More: demo, Octopath Traveler, Square Enix
Octopath Traveler – music for H’aanit and Therion, updated map
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Square Enix updated the Japanese website for Octopath Traveler this week. Following the reveals of H’aanit the Hunter and Therion the Thief as the latest characters, music themes for both characters were added. You can listen to the different pieces here along with previously-shared music.
Along with the latest music, Square Enix has updated Octopath Traveler’s world map. Continue on below for the image.
More: Octopath Traveler, Square Enix
Dragon Quest Builders 2: a few more story and gameplay details
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest issue of Weekly Jump magazine contained some new information on Dragon Quest Builders 2 (thanks to Gematsu for the translation). First up, some details on the game’s story: when the protagonist is washed ashore on the vacant island where the game takes place, they hear a mysterious voice telling them to go to the top of the island’s mountain. There, they find a mysterious stone monument bearing five crests. There are also numerous stone pillars on the island which are engraved with trials, which the protagonist must pass if they want to become a “Master Builder”.
There are also some new and improved gameplay elements compared to the first game, such as diving, gliding with the wind mantle, dashing, waterfalls and making diagonally-shaped blocks.
Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack announced for Japanese release
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In a press release sent out today, Square Enix announced that Octopath Traveler will be receiving a full soundtrack release in Japan. Fans will be able to purchase the Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack alongside the RPG on July 13.
Over 80 songs will be included spread across 4 CDs. Pricing is set at 4,104 yen.
At this time, it’s unclear if the Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack will be sold outside of Japan. However, we’ll keep you informed about any import options that pop up.
Thanks to m_t for the tip.
More: Octopath Traveler, Square Enix
Octopath Traveler – English “Paths of Noble Acts and Rogue Decisions Info” trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo has released the latest trailer for Octopath Traveler in English which first came out in Japanese earlier today. The video details newly-revealed characters H’aanit the Hunter and Therion the Thief, Path Actions, and side stories. Watch the video below.
More: Octopath Traveler, Square Enix
Octopath Traveler: “April overview” video introduces H’aanit and Therion, new Path Action details, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Square Enix has published a new (Japanese) trailer for Octopath Traveler. This “April overview” video covers a couple of topics, most importantly two new playable characters. The game’s official website has also been updated.
H’aanit is a hunter who lives a solitary life in a village deep in the woods. Her mentor left the village a year ago to hunt a demon called “Red Eyes”. Worried, H’aanit sets out to look for her mentor and the demon. Her Path Action is “Incite”, which she can use to set animals she has tamed on someone. In combat, she uses bows, a weapon class that has high accuracy. Hunters can also increase the critical hit chance of allies or delay the actions of enemies.
More: Octopath Traveler, Square Enix
Octopath Traveler – Traveler’s Compendium Edition up again on Amazon Germany
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The special Traveler’s Compendium Edition for Octopath Traveler is available once again on Amazon Germany. To reserve it, head on over here.
The Octopath Traveler – Traveler’s Compendium Edition includes the game, a pop-up book, a map of Orsterra and a replica coin.
More: Octopath Traveler, pre-order, Square Enix
Dragon Quest Builders 2 Japanese site gives details of the Hargon Order
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update: Bumped to the top with some screenshots below.
Original: Dragon Quest Builders 2 takes places after defeating the main antagonist Malroth; of the NES Dragon Quest II. This creates a new villainous order that takes the spotlight as the antagonists for the newest builder game, the Hargon Order.
Gematsu has translated some of the info from the official Japanese site and you can check all of the details in the source below. Some significant points shared by the site include:
