#sorry for the grossly long review again i cannot stress enough how dear it is to me.

[pokemonruby]

finished the demo for octopath 2... i’m going to throw up i don’t think i can wait another 2 or something weeks guys. it’s so fucking good so far 

#i felt a keen sense of nostalgia while playing even though the first game isn't REALLY that old in comparison. #but i can't articulate how much i adore this series. it's truly gotten me through some really rough times & the og octopath is #definitely my favorite rpg ever. i know it has its flaws but it truly is something so beautifully unique and special. #and i'm really glad that the sequel is reflecting on the flaws of the original & reworking them accordingly. #and i'm so stoked to see where it goes! #but the art direction is ethereal as usual. the soundtrack an absolute undisputed banger as anticipated. #and i really like the characters so far! i started with temenos & he's a breath of fresh air when it comes to the cleric archetype. #i managed to do a little bit of osvald's story as well before my time ran out & i think it's super intriguing so far. #all in all A+++++ but maybe i'm biased. i love octopath so fucking much. #i almost teared up when the opening theme played. this is genuinely my most wanted game of all time and it astounds me that it's real #riley rambles #sorry for the grossly long review again i cannot stress enough how dear it is to me.