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Bravely Second: End Layer (3DS)

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Developer: Silicon Studio
Publisher: Square Enix Nintendo
Game Details: The successor to Square Enix’s Bravely Default game. Time has passed since the events of the
The successor to Square Enix’s Bravely Default game. Time has passed since the events of the previous game, bringing about plenty of new dangers to encounter. Agnés Oblige has been kidnapped, and as a knight in her service, it’s up to our hero, Yew, to save her.
Developer: Silicon Studio
Publisher: Square Enix Nintendo
Genre(s): Role-Playing Japanese-Style
Number of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Critic Reviews
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81
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
58 Positive Ratings 82%
12 Mixed Ratings 17%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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Digitally Downloaded
Mar 7, 2016
"Traditional where it needs to be, and wildly humorous when it wants to, this is the perfect follow up to the spectacularly successful original title. " ... Read full review
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Meristation
Feb 22, 2016
"The team behind Bravely Second put forth a big effort and love while creating the game that's easy to spot in every detail. Despite being a direct sequel sharing similar graphics, music and gameplay with its predecessor, the interesting new plot, that will keep the player anxious to know more; and the well designed battle system, that makes it fun to level up, make this title stand out as one of the best RPG ever made not only for Nintendo 3DS, but overall." ... Read full review
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USgamer
Apr 13, 2016
"Bravely Second: End Layer is a worthy follow-up to Bravely Default, which in itself is one of the best RPGs on the Nintendo 3DS. Granted, if Bravely Default didn't move you the first time around, Bravely Second probably won't, either. For better or worse (but mostly better), it's a straight-up second helping of its predecessor." ... Read full review
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IGN Sweden
Mar 15, 2016
"Bravely Second is an old school roleplaying game, done in a modern way." ... Read full review
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RPGamer
Apr 8, 2016
"Although it's not going to win over those who struggled to get into Bravely Default from the early going, Bravely Second should hold great appeal for everyone else. " ... Read full review
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Power Unlimited
Feb 26, 2016
"This is a how a traditional JRPG is meant to be. Fans of that genre get exactly what they want but don’t expect any radical improvements on the classic conventions. [jan. 2016 / page 068]"
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Kill Screen
Jun 23, 2016
"By trying to optimize it, the brave/default system inadvertently lays bare the arbitrariness structuring the player’s relation to the game, the role one ostensibly plays becoming repeatable and, indeed, automatable in yet another striking parallel to the looming “new economy.” " ... Read full review
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8.1
User Score Generally favorable reviews
158 Positive Ratings 77%
22 Mixed Ratings 10%
25 Negative Ratings 12%
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Darormor
Apr 15, 2016
I've never played the first game, but anyone that is a fan of RPG's in general should check this game out. It's not a buy a 3ds just for thisI've never played the first game, but anyone that is a fan of RPG's in general should check this game out. It's not a buy a 3ds just for this game type deal, but it comes very close.… Expand
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Sterrewiggelary
Nov 12, 2022
An absolutely excellent sequel. I love sequels that are more of the same, but full of quality of life improvements.
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Encore22
Apr 15, 2016
If you liked the first game you will definitely not be disappointed, pretty much everything from the first game is in this game but enhanced.If you liked the first game you will definitely not be disappointed, pretty much everything from the first game is in this game but enhanced.
Great battle-system, smart "Programmed" grinding, fun light-hearted dialogue, lots of classes to experiment with etc.
If you want something light-hearted with great, turn-based combat—this game will deliver just that.… Expand
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iipotato
Jun 29, 2016
This review will suit more for returning players of the series and will have hints of spoilers.

Bravely Second is a game that I anticipatedThis review will suit more for returning players of the series and will have hints of spoilers.

Bravely Second is a game that I anticipated for ever since I finished Bravely Default. And I have to say that there were many moments in the game which made me remember how excited I was for Bravely Second's release.

Story: 7/10. Bravely Second's story is rather well-rounded in a way that involves the entire cast--be it asterisks and main party members and all. I have to say that it is the sidequests that interested me quite a bit, may I say that one specific sidequest definitely caught my attention because it gave me Bravely Default nostalgia. Anyways, the stories of the asterisk holders feel carefully thought out. Like the preceding game, Bravely Second explores the asterisk holders as characters--though, in Bravely Second, I find that the asterisk holders this time around expressed their personality entirely throughout their appearances. The main story, too, has a nice build up, however, the ending may leave you with an incomplete feeling. I felt like many things left unanswered in BD was fulfilled, yet BS leaves me with more. Also, the way the last battle plays out..is kinda...weird? The plot twist had potential, but...it was carried out rather awkward and rushed.

Characters: 8/10. I have to admit, I probably was more critical of the new characters rather than the old. Due to different writers, the old characters feel a little different. But I think that despite the cheesy text in the beginning chapters or so, it's worth brushing it aside and just watching the characters grow.

Music: 6/10. It's not as memorable and catchy as BD, due to quite the overuse of electric guitars, but there are songs that make me feel emotional and pumped whatnot. You can tell though, that effort was put into making the music fit each moment.

Jobs: 9/10. I really enjoyed mixing up the jobs in this game and I already really liked doing so in BD as well. There's about 5 jobs in BD that do not carry over into BS, but there's new jobs that actually are similar in terms of skill but not in appearance. Instead of LV 14 max, it's 10 or 11. It's actually not quite difficult to max out jobs once you hit the mid/late chapters. There's spots you can definitely grind in, too. But grinding is not as heavily-encouraged like in BD. I maxed out my characters at LV 99, and yet many beat the game at like 50/60..maybe that's just me HAHA. But anyways, I think maxing out jobs has been made easier because there's a lot of good skills from the 30 jobs available that you want to choose.

TLDR for a returning fan; The music may not be as memorable and the main story may feel awkward at times, but the side quests are pretty thorough, many characters are lovable, and you don't have to rage at the difficulty as much as before in the last game (if you did).… Expand
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Zastrow
Mar 18, 2018
The combat mechanics and job system are refined a bit from the first game. It's overall a decent game but dragged down with really bizarreThe combat mechanics and job system are refined a bit from the first game. It's overall a decent game but dragged down with really bizarre dialogue between the characters. The writers couldn't decide if they were writing unfunny cheesy comedy or a serious story, as the script constantly shifts gears between them. I still played the game all the way through and had a mostly enjoyable time, but the game could have been better.… Expand
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robogiraffe
Mar 17, 2021
The combat system is amazing, since it's just a slightly enhanced version of the original. This game could've been a 10/10 if it was basedThe combat system is amazing, since it's just a slightly enhanced version of the original. This game could've been a 10/10 if it was based solely on the combat, but that's not how reviews work. Unfortunately, the rest of the game is sorely lacking. The OST is terrible, the characters are annoying, the writing in general is just plain bad and not as funny as they think. There's a huge tonal shift from the first game and it just feels out of place. And why did they change the pronunciation of Edea's name? Oh right, to make one stupid pun. Seriously, the names in this game are truly horrible.… Expand
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Koru
Oct 3, 2020
Continuing a brand new and great JRPG series, Bravely Second takes everything the first game did and poo-poos all over it. Take away yourContinuing a brand new and great JRPG series, Bravely Second takes everything the first game did and poo-poos all over it. Take away your favorite characters from the first game and replace them with a 1-D French girl from mars… Expand
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