u/sea3aux

I just beat Octopath Traveler II, which was my first turn-based RPG and also one of the first games I’ve played with much combat at all. I’m coming almost entirely from cozy games, so I genuinely wasn’t sure how I’d feel about it—and now I’m completely obsessed.

I definitely want to play 1 and 0, but I’d like to put a little distance between them so I’m not constantly comparing them to OT2.

What should I play next on Nintendo Switch?

I especially loved the art, exploring new towns and regions, following all the characters’ stories, the turn-based combat and the feeling that I was on one huge adventure. OT2 opened up an entirely new world of games for me, and I’m excited to explore more of the genre.

TL;DR: Octopath Traveler II was my first JRPG and I loved it. What turn-based RPG should I play next on Nintendo Switch?

Octopath Traveler II is my first turn-based game and my first JRPG. When I started, I had absolutely no idea what “turn-based” even meant or how I was supposed to play. I only recently figured out what jobs are and that I actually have to equip support skills. 😅 But I’m slowly learning, and now I’m completely obsessed with the game.

I’ve beaten all of the Chapter 2 stories except Ochette’s, since hers recommends a higher level than I’m currently at. Most of my characters are somewhere between the high teens and high twenties.

However, I’m starting to hit a wall when I enter harder areas or fight stronger monsters and bosses. Some bosses kill me incredibly fast, while regular monsters can take so many turns to defeat that I can’t keep up with the damage.

What are some OT2 tips or tricks that could help me? What specific things should I do next to make my party stronger? Are there certain areas I should visit for better equipment, useful side quests to complete or something else I may be missing?

Once I start a game, I really want to finish it. It still haunts me that I could never beat The Lion King game as a kid 😂

I just bought my first PC and I’m coming from Switch, so I’m new to Steam and Xbox controllers.

I recently loved Wylde Flowers, Spirittea and Sun Haven. I’m looking for something cozy, magical and quest/exploration-focused. I’m okay with farming, but I don’t want it to be the whole game.

I’m considering Fields of Mistria or Halcyon Days at Taoyuan, but I’d love suggestions for a good first Steam game. Something not too overwhelming while I get used to PC gaming.