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Bravely Default (3DS)

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Developer: Silicon Studio
Publisher: Nintendo
Game Details: [Available in the U.S. - Feb 2014] This new yet traditional offering from Square Enix captures the
[Available in the U.S. - Feb 2014] This new yet traditional offering from Square Enix captures the charm and elegant and simplicity of yesteryear's canonical RPGs. Become a Warrior of Light and journey to the land of Luxemdarc in this classic tale of personal growth and adventure.
Developer: Silicon Studio
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre(s): Console-style RPG Role-Playing Console-style RPG Japanese-Style
Number of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Critic Reviews
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85
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
64 Positive Ratings 95%
3 Mixed Ratings 4%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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Quarter to Three
Apr 14, 2014
"It sounds like a lot, and it is, but not in an overwhelming way but in a fantastic, three in the morning, I can’t stop playing this game kind of way. When it all comes together and you destroy a boss that gave you troubles just a few job levels ago, it feels great." ... Read full review
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Impulsegamer
Dec 30, 2013
"For 2013, Bravely Default is easily the best RPG of the year that will keep fans of this genre extremely happy as they join these characters in their fight for freedom." ... Read full review
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Game Revolution
Feb 3, 2014
"Bravely Default is an RPG for everyone." ... Read full review
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IGN
Dec 5, 2013
"Fans and open-minded newcomers will enjoy a substantial adventure that proves the JRPG is alive and kicking." ... Read full review
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Hyper Magazine
Feb 12, 2014
"A JRPG that only occasionally gives into the genre's worst impulses, and one that rewards strategy and dedication. [March 2014, p.70]"
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RPGamer
Dec 30, 2013
"Bravely Default is a triumphant blending of a classic template with some fresh ideas and modern user-friendliness, albeit with a few areas that could still be refined before going on to the next level." ... Read full review
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Digital Spy
Feb 3, 2014
"Bravely Default's more interesting ideas, particularly the mechanics behind the battle system, breathe some life into a very traditional RPG. However, the game is also let down by its fair share of derivative and less ambitious features. Bravely Default disappointingly wastes a lot of its potential, but Square Enix will get another shot with the already-announced sequel. " ... Read full review
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8.4
User Score Generally favorable reviews
557 Positive Ratings 80%
81 Mixed Ratings 11%
55 Negative Ratings 7%
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Hakuiin
Aug 19, 2014
When I first got the game, I was a bit shaky because of the odd title. So when I started playing it, I was amazed. Each town has wonderful artWhen I first got the game, I was a bit shaky because of the odd title. So when I started playing it, I was amazed. Each town has wonderful art and the battle system is very unique. It has many different jobs and abilities, making no team the same, and adds a lot of variety.… Expand
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MissJ
Feb 25, 2014
Great game, so many skills and ways to custumize your character and a great story to boot, I do recommand playing with the japanese voice on.Great game, so many skills and ways to custumize your character and a great story to boot, I do recommand playing with the japanese voice on. Hours of fun… Expand
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tattoosteve
Dec 9, 2013
This game is some of the most beautiful video game graphics I've ever seen. Words other reviewers have used are elegant and lush totallyThis game is some of the most beautiful video game graphics I've ever seen. Words other reviewers have used are elegant and lush totally agree. Couldn't agree more in fact. That alone makes this game such a refreshing play. Just playing in pure beauty...… Expand
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Metaru
Feb 23, 2014
Bravely Default to been a good game as if revived some FF saga, although that is a spin off. history divided into two mentalities or not toBravely Default to been a good game as if revived some FF saga, although that is a spin off. history divided into two mentalities or not to follow the beliefs of the crystals takes a lot of history middle age, music is the small feast where one can revel in every moment and enjoy excellent graphics showed that the capacity of the Nintendo 3DS is super powerful, no doubt a great game by Square Enix.… Expand
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Sylviaheathers
May 31, 2016
Bravely default? Where to start?!

The end, many people complain about the 'messenger from hell has a sister' bit at the end (no details orBravely default? Where to start?!

The end,
many people complain about the 'messenger from hell has a sister' bit at the end (no details or spoilers)
People please remember this game has a sequel! That explains everything and conjoins both stories
Even so many believe this is because of marketing and such but using the konami code reveals a pre meditated and created set of characters.

Secondly I move to the middle to end sections.
You may follow the accepted ending but despite the horrid grinding from the rest of the chapters I do not recomend this, you will not get your moneys worth

Or you can follow the true ending with it's 'repetitive' chapters and subtly named (title) plot twists
If you chose to do this then you can extend the length of your gameplay considerably, even so you will probably cringe at the protagonist's stupidity.

The bosses are repeated many times over and I cannot help but wish they at least changed their tactics

I only wish the antagonist was as created in as much depth as his minion and wasn't just evil for the sake of it.

At the start the characters are slightly rushed disapointingly and even though if you have played this game and hate agnes remember she is still a better fighter and a more rightous that we would be if we resided in Luxendarc!

So moving on to graphics, music and voice acting etc

amazing, when in town it is advised to play with full 3D on but can be skipped for over world, cut scenes and dungeons.

Oh my gotch the music is crazy, sadly for bravely second end layer the composer is not the same but even so, wow just wow.

Voice acting wise it really isn't bad, sometimes even on auto play it is a bit awkward

If someone was being cut off during a sentence they would stop and then let the other speak, almost as if they wished to be stopped
Could have been better but it makes them more realistic.

Character wise I love them all and i can't wait to see them again but I have not played many ff games or rpgs with strong casts that interact with you (kinda a pokemon person)

Also they do not overly push the bravely second feature onto you!
even for bravely second it's not a craze, and considering the gameplay time of this JRPG filling up your sp meter is nothing!
And who doesnt want a lil extra cash, give them some credit!

So basically my last point is the combat mechanics
Brilliant, and the use of jobs are crazy good,
Worth pkaying on hard mode defininetly

So why do I still rate it as an 8?
Even with the stupidity of the character and repetition this game feels like a proper package deal
I feel like we don't appreciate the time and money put into these games, with everything this game does wrong it still can put a lot of games to shame!
If you want something repetitive get yourself a rouge-like dungeon game because compaired to that this is a craze filled master piece and we need to appreciate it!

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Thumaz
Apr 24, 2023
I love final fantasy, i've played almost all of them, when i saw this game i thought i would like it, and i did for like 3/5 of the game. TheI love final fantasy, i've played almost all of them, when i saw this game i thought i would like it, and i did for like 3/5 of the game. The jobs are fun to mess around, soundtrack and art direction are absolutely amazing and the story is nice at first. But then the difficulty spikes, and spikes a lot and the game becomes too grindy for me, even in normal difficulty (i've started on hard you see) and im being almost killed by random trash enemies on chapter 4, the balance team really messed up on this one.… Expand
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DeadlyCreeperH
Jul 15, 2023
I would say this game ruined my life but that would be an understatment. My wife adored this game, though I didnt understand what the fuss wasI would say this game ruined my life but that would be an understatment. My wife adored this game, though I didnt understand what the fuss was about. Unfortunantly within the hustle and bustle of my busy life and demanding high paying job (6 figures a year) I did not notice that she was starting to develop an addiction. A few years ago, she was driving back from work. Playing this on her 3DS, she was so absorbed she was not paying attention to the road. She crashed... The medical bills she endured were so large she was practicly dead to me. I divorced her within the week and grived the relationship like she was dead. This game ruined my life.… Expand
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