Bravely Default review round up. Get the latest scores for Square Enix’s 3DS RPG.
“A game that blends a lot of interesting mechanics together to create one of this years best games.”
Official Nintendo Magazine score: 90%.
“As it stands, though, Bravely Default is a fantastic achievement and an exciting new direction for the JPRG genre. Fans of the Final Fantasy, Fire Emblem and Dragon Quest series will be in heaven and, thanks to the sheer amount of side-quests and optional extras, won’t return for a good 30-40 hours. The little niggles are numerous, admittedly, but the sheer brilliance of the story, the strength of the characters and the wonderful StreetPass extras overcome them all. Now, about that bloody name…”
Link: http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/56144/reviews/bravely-default-review-review/
Eurogamer score: 8/10.
“Bravely Default’s ideas are, arguably, mostly novelties adorning what remains a traditional game at heart. Certainly the interplay of combat and fiction is familiar – potently so. But the core conceit adds new capacity for strategy; it’s a genuine and interesting invention. And despite the now completely lifeless use of mystical crystals as a plot device, as the game progresses, scriptwriter Nataka Hayashi begins to subvert the clichés in unexpected ways. What’s easy to dismiss as by-the-numbers plotting will delight and surprise you in time.
Brave, then, for Square Enix to drop the Final Fantasy moniker in favour of a curious title with no cachet. But it’s apropos: beneath the well-known veneer, Bravely Default is, to a certain point, something else entirely.”
Link: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-12-03-bravely-default-review
Anime Picks score: 10/10
“Bravely Default is an exceptional RPG. A game that blends a lot of interesting mechanics together to create one of this years best games. A game that comes with the highest recommendation. Truly Magnificent.”
Link: http://animepicks.co.uk/2013/12/bravely-default-review/
Nintendo Life score: 9/10.
“There’s much to be said in praise of Bravely Default, perhaps too much to fit into a single review. What must be relayed, however, is that Bravely Default stands as an absolute triumph of both game design and the reinvigoration of old concepts, claiming its rightful place as a giant in the JRPG genre that will surely be remembered as a classic in years to come. Any 3DS owner with even a fleeting interest in role-playing games and a desire to get lost in an incredible, engaging adventure would be doing themselves a huge favour by picking up Bravely Default without delay.”
Link: http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/bravely_default
God is a Geek score: 9/10.
“It’s a brave (geddit?) move on Square-Enix’s part to not stamp Bravely Default with a more popular title, because ironically, Bravely Default is one of the best Final Fantasies in years. Taking the very best of 8/16-bit entries of the series, and bringing them up to date with some beautiful graphics, clever features and engaging gameplay, this is a must for someone looking for a more traditional JRPG. On a system that has been lacking some meaty RPG action, this is a superb combination of old school gameplay with modern day additions that makes for an adventure you don’t want to miss.”
Link: http://www.godisageek.com/2013/11/bravely-default-review/
