Bravely Default: Where the Fairy Flies [Please use spoiler tags]

[RobRob]

I am currently about 35 hours into the full game, and I have to say, I absolutely love it.

I usually have a hard time getting into games, and even the ones that have me hooked tend to lose me after a few hours or so. But I am still playing this game, and I'm still having a blast.

There aren't many things about this game that I don't like. It looks great, graphics-wise (although the character art-style isn't really my cup of tea) and the game features a few songs that I've had to look up on YouTube. And that's something I haven't felt like doing in years.

In terms of Gameplay, the game really plays just like I would want a game of this genre to play. It's really reminiscent of the old Final Fantasy classics, save for a few tweaks here and there that ended up giving the game a better flow.

Although if there's one thing I really don't like about Bravely Default, it's that you don't unlock some of the more interesting jobs until later in the game. And by later I mean a good 20 hours in.

All in all, I would recommend this game to pretty much anyone who's even slightly interested in RPGs.

A+

 

[windfall]

New trailer showcasing jobs was released yesterday.

Spoiler: trailer

 

[Twisted Circuits]

The demo is the best demo I've ever played. Aside from the horrendous title, the game should be epic. I'm definitely preordering the collectors edition.

Erm... How'd you get to play the full game?

 

[windfall]

The demo is the best demo I've ever played. Aside from the horrendous title, the game should be epic. I'm definitely preordering the collectors edition.

Erm... How'd you get to play the full game?

Some users are from the EU, which got the game last year in early December.

 

[Boidoh]

I downloaded the demo. It's a great game IMO and I'm not really a person to play RPGs.

I can't beat the boss at the lake in the demo. Any tips?

 

[windfall]

I downloaded the demo. It's a great game IMO and I'm not really a person to play RPGs.

I can't beat the boss at the lake in the demo. Any tips?

What's your job/ability setup for everyone?

 

[unravel]

Woo!! Got the Demo version and it's ok-ish to me well at least the OST is awesome.

 

[Danielkang2]

Man the Europeans get a fancy statue in the Collector's edition.

 

[Alienfish]

Tried the demo yesterday, looks A LOT like FFV imo but that's great since it's my fav FF after X :3

Still sux with the stupid censoring though.

Shame it's like sold out everywhere except eShop. I want it physical hjsdfdf..

 

[windfall]

Getting kinda close to the release date! Figured this thread could use a bump

Reviews for the NA version have been popping up too.
Destructoid gave BDFF 9/10

 

[Farobi]

THE DEMO. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. I wasnt really clicking with Fire Emblem but I think I'll buy this game

 

[Libra]

I actually haven't played this game anymore. I'm just not having much fun with it. I get that you need to grind to level up and what not (done that in Pok?mon, so that's nothing new to me), but to me the game is just too much "figure it out on your own". I'm sure it's just me; I'm guessing a beginner (never having played this kind of game, I'm kinda of a newbie, lol) needs something easier. Still, seems like the full version is a whole lot better than the demo. Which makes sense, of course, but based on the demo, I just don't see myself buying the full version. Maybe I'll try again this weekend, but I guess I'll end up deleting the demo (if I can figure out how to do that, haha!).

 

[Riiiiptide]

I'm a beginner to the game and the series and didn't find it too difficult. I was confused and bored at first because the game didn't seem to have a point but after trying it for longer, it became a LOT more fun as I figured things out on my own. In my opinion, it's a bit sad nowadays how games just baby you (cough Skyward Sword) and there isn't much challenge or pride in saying "I completed ______".

 

[Farobi]

What's the point of the "S-E ratings" on a weapon?

Beating the Adamantine Shell took about 20 minutes and it was soo worthwhile! I'm pretty set on buying this game

 

[Jaz]

I played the demo and it was alright. Don't see myself getting the full version though ;v;

 

[Riiiiptide]

What's the point of the "S-E ratings" on a weapon?

Beating the Adamantine Shell took about 20 minutes and it was soo worthwhile! I'm pretty set on buying this game

It tells you the characters' job rating for the weapon. S means perfect weapon, E means terrible.

 

[Riiiiptide]

Just got the soundtrack! Amazon sent me an e-mail confirming release-day delivery too!

 

[windfall]

Just got the soundtrack! Amazon sent me an e-mail confirming release-day delivery too!

Isn't the soundtrack amazing? *__* Love it so much. "Beneath the Hollow Moon" is probably my favourite track.


Anyway, we're just a few short days away!
Nintendo uploaded the unboxing of the NA CE.

Spoiler: unboxing

Edit: WOW the artbook isn't hardcover -.-
*shakes fist at EU* That EU book is so nice :c

 

[unravel]

I'm going to buy it after the anime/game convention thing. For those who live in Philippines I heard its arounf 2000 PHP well I'm not sure yet.

 

[Alienfish]

Got it yesterday, had to get it from eshop since my country sucks with 3DS games and like out of stock everywhere. Enjoying it, a bit too predictable sometimes, glad you can skip cutscenes though and the grinding isn't too terrible imo *coughdiabloIIcough*