Bravely Default Game Information

Game Information

Overall Rank: 1102

Average Rating: 3.7/5

# of Ratings: 3

US Release Date: 02/07/2014

JP Release Date: 12/05/2013

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)

ESRB Rating: T

Developer: Silicon Studio

Publisher: Nintendo

Synopsis: Taking inspiration from the classic turn-based RPG as seen in Final Fantasy V - Bravely Default uses a job system, multiple endings, a risk/reward battle system and compelling story.

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Jonzor
Jonzor
Avid Gamer

Rating of
4/5

Yeah, I said it: Episode XIII

Jonzor - wrote on 01/26/2015

I don’t care for where the Japanese RPG has gone in recent years. Japanese RPGs used to be about story and characters and drama and music and art and… I swear, anymore is just feels like these games are getting made as an excuse to design insane hairdos and dress computer animated women up in ridiculous outfits because they can’t get REAL women to wear them.

It didn’t need to be like this. I blame Final Fantasy VII, but that’s for a different time.

A while ago, someone decided that the turn-based RPG was just too boring, and that they should stop being made entirely. I don’t get it, because I loved those games. I understand that with our mighty CPUs, we have flashier ways of detailing combat than two opposing parties screaming numbers at each other, but it seems …

dbarry_22
dbarry_22
Hardcore Gamer

Rating of
4.5/5

A New Take on an Old RPG Concept

dbarry_22 - wrote on 05/14/2014

Bravely Default successfully brings back the traditional turn-based RPG by adding several small improvements to the battle system making this a must play for fans of older RPGs.

The game title "Bravely Default" can seem a bit vague at first, but it describes the major renovation to the turn based battle system. Every turn, you can either do your normal physical or magical attack or maybe a special ability. That's normal. But, you also have the ability to "Brave" or "Default". When you "Default", you basically put your character in a defensive state, building up turns to use later on. This is referred in the game as your "BP". You can also "Brave" raising your character to up to 4 attacks in one turn. The idea behind this is to time your attacks. If you "Brave" a ton at the …

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