If this game were simply a port, I'd have probably give it something middling to a thumbsdown. With Denuvo it had a kind of mixed first impression.

However, this is *not* simply a port. It's a game inspired and based on the game by Tri-Ace and built in a whole new Octopath shaped engine by Gemdrops studio.

The mechanics you would've enjoyed are still there. The story is only expanded, not changed. More voice acting, more quality of life and all in all a game that blends nostalgia of old JRPGs with the fluid combat of modern JRPGs.

Assuming you know nothing about this game, it's got two playthroughs worth of content, so you'll have plenty on your plate for gameplay. However, with the quality of life grinding isn't nearly as bad as it could be.

After having played the original very recently, this game measures up and then some.
Too pricy? Wait for a sale. Just know that this game is worth your time.

If this game were simply a port, I'd have probably give it something middling to a thumbsdown. With Denuvo it had a kind of mixed first impression. However, this is *not* simply a port. It's a game inspired and based on the game by Tri-Ace and built in a whole new Octopath shaped engine by Gemdrops studio. The mechanics you would've enjoyed are still there. The story is only expanded, not changed. More voice acting, more quality of life and all in all a game that blends nostalgia of old JRPGs with the fluid combat of modern JRPGs. Assuming you know nothing about this game, it's got two playthroughs worth of content, so you'll have plenty on your plate for gameplay. However, with the quality of life grinding isn't nearly as bad as it could be. After having played the original very recently, this game measures up and then some. Too pricy? Wait for a sale. Just know that this game is worth your time.