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January 2014
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The editors liked
Innovative battle system adds depth and complexity
Striking and engaging art style makes exploring new areas exciting
Job system is diverse and tempts you into trying new character builds regularly
Some clever StreetPass integration results in interest
High replay value
Augmented reality
Control scheme
Gameplay customization options
Strong visuals
Social/network capabilities
Battle system
Job system
Simplistic gameplay
Very well-polished. Nostalgically satisfying. Understands and adapts to the flaws of the old-fashioned JRPG genre.
Charming characters
Job system with a myriad of possibilities
Epic true ending sequence
Traditional turn based combat engine evolved
The editors didn't like
Much of the story is throwaway and derivative
Voice acting quality
More touchscreen capabilities for menu navigation
More original gameplay
Unexplained events
Derivative story
Unnecessary microtransaction element
Repetitive elements in the last quarter of the game
Abstract: Bravely Default is amazing! Whew, glad I was able to get that off my chest. Not only is it hands down one of the best classic, turn-based RPG experiences to date, it also manages to shake up tried and true RPG conventions, and reinvigorates the genre in a...
Published: 2014-01-28, Author: Matt , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Bravely Default is one of those games that we knew was going to be something special when the first previews started showing up in Japan. The final product is nothing short of Game of the Year material. It may be too early to call it, but for now, it's de...
Abstract: CommentIf you have fond memories of spending entire school breaks playing SNES or PS1 era Final Fantasy games from Square, then I have a feeling that Bravely Default on 3DS will be right up your alley. This is an RPG that feels a lot like classic Squar...
Published: 2013-12-13, Author: John , review by: gamespot.com
Innovative battle system adds depth and complexity, Striking and engaging art style makes exploring new areas exciting, Job system is diverse and tempts you into trying new character builds regularly, Some clever StreetPass integration results in interest
Abstract: Final Fantasy has turned into somewhat of an incomprehensible beast. The series is now an unwieldy playground for outsiders. Bravely Default, on the other hand, is an attempt at stepping away down from the overly complex mechanics, and it’s a win-win s...
Abstract: Bravely Default is set in a changing world with shifting ideologies. For many years, the people of Luxendarc followed the Crystals. They looked to the Vestals, maidens who prayed to the Crystals of Wind, Water, Earth, and Fire, for guidance. The crystals ...
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Published: 2014-01-30, Author: Anthony , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Gorgeous art and sound, Wealth of options makes Bravely Default immanently playable, Battle system is deliciously tactile
Sometimes so light it's impossible to take seriously, Even with difficulty sliders, it takes ages to build up job levels
If there's any strike against this role-playing game, it's that it never feels quite as dramatic as the old games that so inspired it. Deeply talented people collaborated to produce a lovely fantasy, but it's not an epic one. Ultimately that's okay. Bra...
With everything you could want in a JRPG, Bravely Default is a must play for fans of the genre.Bravely Default: Flying Fairy was reviewed by Zoe Hawkins on a Nintendo 3DSj...