Brave Story: New Traveler

Game Info

Publisher: XSEED Games

Developer: Game Republic

Genre(s): Role-Playing Game

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)

Release Date: July 31, 2007

Summary

On a day that starts out like any other, an 11-year-old boy's life is changed forever. As the main character and his friend Miki pass a leisurely afternoon, Miki suddenly collapses from an unknown illness. When the girl shows no sign of waking, the main character grows distraught over not being a better friend and not having the means to save her. Suddenly, a strange voice offers him a second chance: "Beyond the door you can change your destiny!" He soon leaves the real world and journeys to the world of Vision, where, as a novice "Traveler," he will surmount myriad ordeals in hopes of ultimately meeting with the Goddess of Fortune to have a single wish granted. The would-be hero quickly makes friends both strange and fascinating as he finds himself blossoming into a successful Traveler. His courage and resolve are tested time and again as he and his newfound companions travel the mysterious lands of Vision. The challenges he faces are daunting, but his growing sense of self and responsibility propel him ever forward. Valuable friendships, unbounded courage, and his own personal growth will all prove indispensable as he seeks out his destiny: a life-changing adventure and the discovery of a hero inside an ordinary kid. [XSEED]

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Shockwave P. gave it a10:
This game ROCKED screw what critics said. If your into RPG's this is definetly the game for you. Great Story, graphics, this game has it al. This game reminds me of old school RPG's i can go on forever how good this game is but I rather not.

EldonTLH gave it a6:
After about 13 hours into the game, I'd say it has all the features needed for an enjoyable Japanese RPG but features alone don't an enjoyable adventure make. Certainly above average (of 5, if you're wondering about the rating) and somewhat entertaining but the official review average really is spot on with this one - seems like fun to play through but as for remembering it after a year, most unlikely. Yuno's still the cutest, most whimsical, and most harebrained catgirl ever to appear on an RPG but even from the perspective of a hopeless otaku, that's not enough to save the whole deal.

Matt S. gave it a9:
Yes, it's a very traditional JRPG full of random battles and a silent protagonist, but there is just something special about this game. Maybe it's the writing, or the cast of characters, or the world, but I just couldn't put this game down until I finished the main plotline. The difficulty level, while somewhat easy, is perfect for those who don't have 80 hours to spend on an RPG. One knock against the game -- While you do eventually enlist 6 characters into your party, I found absolutely no need to use any but the original 3 to win the game. The other reviewer is correct that BP regenerates in battle and is fairly easy to maintain, but seeing as there are no easily available BP boosting items you can buy, it seems like a fair trade off. Once you do win the game, you unlock all of the characters from the original Brave Story manga and are free to go back to the dozens of side missions you may have missed the first time through. While Jeanne D'Arc may be more advanced, it is a strategy game, NOT an RPG. For the time being, Brave Story is the best RPG experience on the PSP, hands down.

Peter Y. gave it a7:
First of all, lets start off with the good. This game is a truly beautiful game. The graphics are some of the best on the system so far, right up there with Tekken and Monster Hunter, and to think this game has been out in Japan for over a year. The turn based battles are fast paced and there are some gorgeous battle animations as well. Also, the lack of good new RPGs on the PSP makes this game that much more appealing. And, the game loads lighting fast! Now the bad stuff. The music is forgettable as are the characters. Also, the battle system is your typical, bland, turn based RPG, but with flashy graphics. The story is recycled from various anime/rpg plots. And what with the silent protagonist? It's 2007 dammit, give these guys some lines, then maybe I would feel more for him and the storyline. This game does have an interesting crafting system where you can make your own accessories and a bird catching minigame, which is like cutsy cockfighting, but these simply don't do it for me. The sometimes erratic random battles also become annoying at times. This game is also ridiculously easy, you regenerate your BP (Brave Points=Magic Points) when you attack someone, so you almost never have to worry about running out. There are also restore points at every save point. If you're an RPG novice, this is a pretty good choice to get your feet wet. Veterans may want to wait for a deeper game like Jeanne D'Arc or Final Fantasy Tactics.

[Anonymous] gave it a9:
A solid traditional RPG with turn-based combat, outstanding graphics, almost no loading times, a lengthy story, rich characters and high playability. Neither a remake nor a port, Brave Story offers fresh content that has not been seen on other systems before. Definitely one of the most enjoyable RPGs for the PSP.