Main Title: I agree that I certainly get Octopath Traveler vibes from this track! I love the oboe as the melody and the soft but mysterious string swells and the magical piano lines. I also really like the structure of this track and the loop is very seamless.
The Astral Plane: There is a cinematic ambient quality to this track that conveys so much emotion without too much going on to distract the listener.
Path of Wisdom: The idea of helping spirits is a really interesting gameplay idea and sets you up for a complex variety of emotions to explore in this theme. I don’t think I could name exactly how this track makes me feel, but I think it outlines the story idea so well - sort of melancholy mixed with regret, but also curiosity. II love the nuances in the melody and counterpoint!
Nightmare: Such a great idea for the story - I also used a similar “confront your emotions to escape” plot in my OST! I think it is so wonderfully unsettling to have no direction or meter and just bathe the listener in dark sounds.
Childhood Once More: I didn’t realize how well cello and flute go together. I’m certainly going to experiment with that combo in the future! I like that you included this track to add some contrast from some of the darker tracks preceding it.
Overall: This is very beautifully made with excellent orchestral quality. It is a professional level that I aspire toward for sure! I would have loved to hear the epic climactic track. If you ever get to finish it, please share! Great work and thank you for sharing!