WithBravely Default 2’s release just around the corner, the first review has come in. If other reviews soon to follow show similar scores,Bravely Default 2could shape up to be an excellent sequel, according to the reviewer.
The originalBravely Defaultreleased in 2012 to highly positive reviews and was noted for featuring an enriching cast of characters to support its stellar storyline. Although it follows a similar format to most JRPGs with turn-based party combat,Bravely Defaultinitiated the brave point and default systemin which the game gets its name, which added to the game’s overall charm. Then, in 2015,Bravely Second: End Layerreleased, again to positive reception, though some felt that it never innovated onBravely Default. Following the belief thatBravely Secondwasn’t a satisfying enough sequel, the series producers createdBravely Default 2.
RELATED:Bravely Default 2’s Job System Borrows Heavily From Final Fantasy Tactics
The first review scores forBravely Default 2come from the Japanese magazine Famitsu in issue 1682. As per tradition with Famitsu, four reviewers each individually scoredBravely Default2out of 10 points, then added their scores to a maximum possible score of 40. ForDefault 2, the reviewers each assigned it a 9 out of 10, totaling to a 36 out of 40. In the past, Famitsu reviewedBravely Defaultwith a total score of 38/40 (10/10/9/9), andBravely Second: End Layera score of 36/40 (also 9/9/9/9 across all four reviewers).
This is great news for fans of theBravelyseries anxiously awaiting the next installment, as is a note from a reviewer’s summary, which says that, thoughBravely Default 2is optimized for modern gameplay, it’s still a “classic RPG” and retains the same charm that should enthrall nostalgic JRPG gamers. With the gameset to launch this Friday, Famitsu’s highly positive review will likely boost sales and generate more hype.
The review from Famitsu also said thatBravely Default 2is a JRPG “refined to the highest level,” and echoes the style andassets of other Square Enix JRPGs, such asOctopath Travelerand theFinal FantasygamesBravely Defaultwas a spiritual successor of. The review summary doesn’t mention the too-difficult combat that many publications noted from the demo, so it will be interesting to see if the final game mirrors that same characteristic.
WhileBravely Default 2is not a direct sequelin the wayBravely Secondis, it looks like it still may stand as a substantial follow-up to a classic 3DS title.
Bravely Default 2will be available on February 26 for the Nintendo Switch.
