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A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
BRAVELY DEFAULT II is a rpg, jrpg and turn-based combat game
developed by Square Enix and Claytechworks
and published by Square Enix.
Released on September 02nd 2021 is available only on Windows
in 9 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
It has received 1,793 reviews of which 1,474 were positive and 319 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 23.99€ on Steam with a 60% discount, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 64-bit
- Processor: AMD FX-4350 / Intel® Core™ i3 2.5GHz
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 460 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
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I have to compare this game to Final Fantasy V, since it's my favorite FF game and they have similar job systems. Also, I'm only in chapter 3 so I'm just basing this off my experience. First off, I think this game starts off SLOW. The difference is with FFV, when you get jobs they start you off with 5-6 at once. This game, you have to get jobs one at a time and after some difficult boss battles. After you get some jobs and abilities, though, this game gets fun. TLDR: Slow start, but fun once you get some abilities.
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I'm going to be really controversial and say everything about this game is just as good as Bravely Default except for the story. The story is pretty bad and forgettable. The voice acting is also a huge downgrade. I'd recommend you switch this to the Japanese voice acting and don't worry too much about the story. The mechanics and jobs are just as good if not slightly better than Bravely Default. I'm currently also playing through Bravely Default and you just can't compare it has a way better story and it makes it a way better JRPG. Ultimately I'd say play Bravely Default 1 if you haven't but this game is just as good except for the lack luster story (there's also a few balancing issues) that drop it down to like a 6-7/10 whereas the original was closer to an 8.
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This game has a worse reputation than its predecessors, but from playing it, I disagree with that sentiment. At 10+ hours in and being an RPG fan who enjoys turn-based combat, I'm having a great time. The game's combat system and difficulty are better thought-out and more balanced than the previous games. You can't use the same tactics for every fight. Spamming strong moves sets you up for enemy counters, and even regular enemies can have counterattacks and resistances that require strategy. You need to pay attention to enemy weaknesses and especially to their counters. Equipment also has seen an overhaul, along with increased complexity. There's an encumbrance system, so you have to consider how much weight each class can manage when equipping gear. Equipment has a larger array of stats, including a new stat which dictates how likely enemies are to target each character with attacks. A note for returning players: abilities that raise or lower stats were very strong in the previous games. Though percentage wise they seem weaker in Bravely Default 2, my experience is that buffs and debuffs are still quite strong. Defense doesn't work in a linear fashion. Decreasing enemy defense by 25% can lead to a much larger than 25% gain in damage. In some cases, I've seen my damage jump up to 4x after just a 25% defense drop to the target. Enemies also have hidden resistances, so pay close attention to what works and what doesn't. In short, the combat system makes you think and is more difficult than the average RPG, which is fitting given that the Bravely Default series is more niche and targeted at RPG fans more so than a general audience. Beyond the gameplay and combat, the music is phenomenal, especially the music that plays when you use a special move in combat. However, the story and characters are fairly standard. Though I'm not far enough into the game to get to the meta twists that I know are coming with this series, I am more than 10 hours in and, so far, there hasn't been anything out of the ordinary. That said, to be completely fair to its predecessors, the twists and interesting parts of their stories did not show up until halfway through or more, so there may be more to come with Bravely Default 2. But I'm a fan of games leading with their best foot rather than expecting players to invest a lot of time before the good parts. And the story, as of 10 hours in, is inoffensive but is nothing spectacular. One thing I will say for Bravely Default 2 is that it's more mature than its predecessors. Bravely Default and Bravely Second were often silly. The chibi aesthetic combined with the characters not taking things very seriously meant that those games never felt like they had high stakes. That isn't the case with 2. This game is more mature, and its characters take the story very seriously. When someone dies, it's significant, which is interesting given that there is thus far a lot less death in this game than there was in Bravely Second where the party mercilessly kills every villain in their path with little remorse, but doesn't take it very seriously and will be cracking jokes moments later. In brief, the characters in Bravely Default 2 act a lot more like real human beings would. Again, given the target audience, I feel that this was the right choice. If you enjoy turn-based combat systems and building teams, and you want to be along for the ride on a fantasy adventure with a great soundtrack, I recommend this game. If you're looking for a deep and compelling story, like Final Fantasy 10 or Expedition 33, this probably is not it.
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Waiting for Bravely Default 1 remaster release and Bravely Second Remaster release.
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Played a lot on Switch, through story completion and NG+. Bought again for Steam. One of the best modern JRPGs that honors the genre's roots. Has an absolutely amazing sound track, one of the best out of any game I've played. If you love old-school Final Fantasy (1-6) or Dragon Quest, I think you will love this game.
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BRAVELY DEFAULT II is currently priced at 23.99€ on Steam.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II is currently available at a 60% discount. You can purchase it for 23.99€ on Steam.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II received 1,474 positive votes out of a total of 1,793 achieving a rating of 7.88.
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BRAVELY DEFAULT II was developed by Square Enix and Claytechworks and published by Square Enix.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II is playable and fully supported on Windows.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II is not playable on MacOS.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II is not playable on Linux.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II is a single-player game.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II does not currently offer any DLC.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II does not support Steam Remote Play.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Square Enix,
Claytechworks
Publisher
Square Enix
Release
02 Sep 2021
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