Bravely Default: Flying Fairy
8.9
Platforms
- Nintendo 3DSFeb 7, 20148.9playscore8.740 Critics9.718K Players
40 critic reviews · 7 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Overall Bravely Default is a game that has given me faith in the JRPG genre. It showcases that not every turn-based game has to be a boring slogfest and while the story doesn’t deviate too far from JRPG standards, the dialogue is clever enough to be enjoyed instead of feeling annoying.
Ashley King · Feb 21, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Bravely Default is a refreshing infusion of modernity into what's otherwise a traditional old-school RPG. It adds some new spice to turn-based battles, while also adding an engaging story, an engrossing Job system, and much-needed customization. It even utilizes StreetPass in an effective way that helps move the story forward.
Ozzie Mejia · Feb 10, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Overall this game is great. It’s not without it’s flaws but those flaws are tiny compared to the huge world, interesting story and beautiful visuals that await you. Bravely Default is nostalgia at its best, bringing back something old with just enough new to make it interesting again. If you haven’t bought it already, go and get it.
Iain Garner · Feb 10, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Bravely Default is a joy to play for old school JRPG fans. The music, graphics and mechanics all blend together perfectly and it continues in a already strong lineup of RPGs on the 3DS. This little handheld is becoming quite the powerhouse for these kind of games. A few minor grievances don't spoil the adventure, Bravely Default is a must buy for RPG fans.
Justin Clouse · Feb 08, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - This is one of the best original RPG experiences Square Enix has done in a long time. Luckily, the sequel is already confirmed and on its way already, but I admit I almost want to see what Silicon Studio could do on a home console with Square Enix's resources, even with just a mid-sized digital download game. But I'll only take that if they don't mess with the experience they're providing here. Square Enix can explore the depth and breadth of "Final Fantasy" with it's larger games, but Bravely Default represents something that the publisher should never forget: its roots.
Pete Davison · Feb 07, 2014 Reviewed on 3DS - What was old is new again, and Bravely Default illuminates a bright future for the genre
Jason Jasicki · Feb 06, 2014 Reviewed on 3DS - For all of its strengths, Bravely Default’s best quality is its underlying enthusiasm that permeates almost every aspect
Ben Moore · Feb 06, 2014 Reviewed on 3DS - It’s rare that I indulge in an RPG due to the immense time commitment. Even rarer still is an RPG that I see through to the end. Bravely Default is so full of old time good RPG fun that you could literally shake a stick at it and it wouldn’t change a thing given how much quality is in this game. Do you have a 3DS? Are you remotely interested in RPGs? Do you want to have some fun? Well it’s simple; you’ll want to buy Bravely Default as you seriously won’t regret it.
Royce Dean · Feb 01, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Bravely Default is an RPG for everyone. Its configuration and customization possibilities make it a great choice to be someone's first RPG or 500th RPG. It has a story that starts out cliché but ends up leaving a lasting impression, gameplay that stays interesting for triple-digit hours, a blend of innovation and tradition, graphics and music that please the eyes and ears, and when it's all over, left me with a feeling well beyond satisfaction.
Heath Hindman · Jan 31, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Bravely Default is proof that you can mix classic and modern design successfully. It knows exactly what makes the genre great — the constant emphasis on leveling and improving, of fighting ever more powerful foes until you acquire an almost god-like status, all while opting to let the player decide the particulars of their experience.
Danielle Riendeau · Jan 30, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Bravely Default follows the story of main character Tiz, a humble shepherd and the lone survivor of a cataclysmic event, as he joins a group of loyal companions on a journey to restore balance to the world. The battle system is what differentiates Bravely Default from other RPGs. Here players can strategically choose when to initiate two complementary commands: Brave and Default. This innovative system encourages players to think carefully about strategy during every enemy encounter. Selecting "Brave" lets players increase the number of actions a character can take in a turn, while "Default" allows players to store actions for later use.
Developer: Square Enix