With Bravely 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 2 could shape up to be an excellent sequel, according to the reviewer.
The original Bravely Default released 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 Default initiated the brave point and default system in which the game gets its name, which added to the game’s overall charm. Then, in 2015, Bravely Second: End Layer released, again to positive reception, though some felt that it never innovated on Bravely Default. Following the belief that Bravely Second wasn’t a satisfying enough sequel, the series producers created Bravely Default 2.
The first review scores for Bravely Default 2 come from the Japanese magazine Famitsu in issue 1682. As per tradition with Famitsu, four reviewers each individually scored Bravely Default 2 out of 10 points, then added their scores to a maximum possible score of 40. For Default 2, the reviewers each assigned it a 9 out of 10, totaling to a 36 out of 40. In the past, Famitsu reviewed Bravely Default with a total score of 38/40 (10/10/9/9), and Bravely Second: End Layer a score of 36/40 (also 9/9/9/9 across all four reviewers).
This is great news for fans of the Bravely series anxiously awaiting the next installment, as is a note from a reviewer’s summary, which says that, though Bravely Default 2 is optimized for modern gameplay, it’s still a “classic RPG” and retains the same charm that should enthrall nostalgic JRPG gamers. With the game set to launch this Friday, Famitsu’s highly positive review will likely boost sales and generate more hype.
The review from Famitsu also said that Bravely Default 2 is a JRPG “refined to the highest level,” and echoes the style and assets of other Square Enix JRPGs, such as Octopath Traveler and the Final Fantasy games Bravely Default was 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.
While Bravely Default 2 is not a direct sequel in the way Bravely Second is, it looks like it still may stand as a substantial follow-up to a classic 3DS title.
Bravely Default 2 will be available on February 26 for the Nintendo Switch.
Source: VGC
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