Octopath Traveler: Console’s Retro-Style JRPG

Octopath Traveler features a unique ‘HD-2D’ art style on consoles, blending retro pixel graphics with modern effects, and follows eight different protagonists with their own stories, but what about its structure—did you enjoy playing through each character’s individual story before tying them together, or did you find the early game disjointed? Which protagonist’s story did you find most compelling, and why—was it Olberic’s quest for redemption, Primrose’s search for revenge, or another character’s journey? Also, what did you think of the game’s combat system—with its Break and Boost mechanics—did it feel strategic and engaging, and did you have a favorite party composition?