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Octopath Traveler 2 is a fabulous but disappointingly easy JRPG.
Two of those times I was purposely under-leveled and still not in much danger.

That lizard guy on the far left was, believe it or not, key
I know, I know; JRPG fans will stare at menus and unironically say the gameplay is peak.
But sometimes it’s true!
It was one of the most frustrating, confounding, andsatisfyingexperiences I’ve ever had with a game.

That lizard guy on the far left was, believe it or not, key
There are a few obvious things that make Galdera ridiculous.
He has two forms that you fight back-to-back with unique parties of four, using all eight titular travelers.
I was still in ‘this game is easy’ mode at the time.

From my testing, youcan’tone-hit them without breaking their armor by targeting those weak points.
Octopath Traveler 2 is a game full of butterflies with one killer hornet at the end.
Now for part two
That is phase one.

That lizard guy on the far left was, believe it or not, key
I genuinely don’t see how you do this fight without Agnea.
What did I get for my troubles?
What priceless loot did Galdera drop?

An amulet that totally prevents random encounters.
It’s handy for exploration, but it did not get any use.
That’s enough of that, thanks.



















