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Bravely Default |OT| A better Final Fantasy than Final Fantasy
- Thread starter Samurai_Heart
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care to elaborate a lil bit on why you didn't like the artstlye? just curious
I guess I wanted something with a bit more color, something more lively. The medieval setting doesn't do it for me either. I can only speak about this particular demo, maybe the rest of the game is different.
To be fair the game never appealed to me when I watched the trailers, but I wanted to give it a fair shot. Might try it again later on, maybe it clicks with me the second time.
Medieval setting...well the game is a fantasy game like older FFs. That said this game has an airplane and train summon...
As for the colors, it doesn't seem to be an overly vibrant game, but I like the look *shrug*
Well it's really long so that lowers your chances of finishing it.
Length is not an issue if it's a good game like say P4 or something.
Here is an 8/10 (German):
http://www.planet3ds.de/test/278-review-bravely-default.html
Although I don't really get the score, because the text implies he really likes the game.
Anyways, I translate his pros and cons.
I guess the 8 is mostly because he was not too fond of the story, but that's pretty subjective anyways and most people just expect a standard story for that genre.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Darn it...now I really am interested in this now. I loved IX...
Zenaku
Member
The scenario has been reworked to reduce the games length. No word on exactly what was done yet, but they shouldn't have fully cut anything.
Knocking points off for the story being simple seems a little premature to me. The story may seem simple in the beginning, but it's really not. Rebuilding Nolende being time consuming doesn't make sense either, since it's designed to take most of the game, rather than be finished in the first 5 hours.
To beat FF IX will be difficult. Taken into the context of its launch, it was a rather awkward release at a time when we expected IX to be VIII but bigger, deeper and more dramatic. Instead we got a Commedia dell' Arte which didn't click with me.
But with time passing by, taken out of the context, it is a huge masterpiece. Up there with the gems of the last decade, and certainly more appealing today than FF VIII which didn't age as finely.
Hmm, okay. I'll add to the list.
mickagau33
Member
I think they are really different. To me, it's obvious BD didn't receive the same budget, they reuse quite a lot of ennemies or dungeons textures, cities are really tiny...that doesn't mean it isn't good but to me it's really its own thing (and closer to snes FF than FFIX if you should make a comparison.)
Been playing the demo today and I have to say I really like it. Great choice for any JRPG fan. I was a bit skeptical about the new Brave/Default system, but I can see how it increases your control over battle.
Another game I'll have to get... almost looking forward for 10-hour plane trips now.
Another game I'll have to get... almost looking forward for 10-hour plane trips now.
GoldandBlue
Member
What did it reuse from?
mickagau33
Member
Sorry, I think I was not clear, they reuse quite a lot a ennemy models trough the game, only changing the color patterns, there is not a lot of variety. And some monsters come from FF 4 heroes of light (but better models I think) ...
"Longsome" should definitely be a word. Too long in a sad way.
Glass Rebel
Member
Played my first 3 hours of the demo last night. Once it "clicked" (took me maybe 4-5 battles), it was amazing. This game will be amazing.
I was going to get it eventually, but now, anything other than Day 1 is out of the question. I hope you guys add me once I submit my FC. Let's get those Ablinks and Summons going.
I was going to get it eventually, but now, anything other than Day 1 is out of the question. I hope you guys add me once I submit my FC. Let's get those Ablinks and Summons going.
Hmm, what do you mean? Was my translation off?
Samurai_Heart
Member
Nope that's all the shops you get on the demo.
Be sure to try out the demo on the eShop as well:
Thanks. I guess I'll just try and beat the rest of the quests and call it a day.
Switched my preorder from Amazon to GAME to get the mini artbook. I regret nothing.
Really looking forward to this game, but I am worried about when I'm going to actually play it. Still completing PW5 and a host of other games. Still, bravo to S-E for finally localizing this title.
Really looking forward to this game, but I am worried about when I'm going to actually play it. Still completing PW5 and a host of other games. Still, bravo to S-E for finally localizing this title.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
So I've played the demo nearly to completion (need to beat the Automaton yet but I'll just wait with that until I can buy good weapons finally).
In some regards I really like the game, especially as it has a bit of a Golden Sun vibe to me, graphically at least. The way the backgrounds are and the battles play out remind me of that, so does the ability to fast forward battle.
I'm indifferent about the combat system but am rather afraid it's gonna become quickly abusable and there'll be only a few effective ways to play.
That goes hand in hand with the job system which, at least in the demo, is kinda meh. And while I like choice I dislike how I have to basically grind the jobs before really seeing and enjoying their usefulness. Hard to comment on this stuff though, being limited to the demo.
Now what I really dislike is the entire town building stuff, especially since I'm pretty much never street passing people... well I don't intend to either. That's kinda annoying in what's otherwise obviously a single player focused game. I guess I can just use the online functionality in the full version and add some of you gaffers that way, but it still feels kinda stupid. Upgrading some town throughout the game hmm okay, if you find a good way. But this 'social' path, no, thank you.
That was actually what annoyed me the most. I wondered where I could get better weapons (physical attacks dealt so little damage to most guys) and latear realized I'd have to upgrade that town's weapon shops for that. Because of that i basically killed most enemies largely via Black Magic, especially the bosses (only now before the automaton did I actually start upgrading the town properly).
Anyways, I guess I can kinda overlook that.
What bothers me the most though is the character design which in my opinion is absolutely hideous. I blame the weak 3DS hardware and it's shitty pixel density to some degree, but man what's up with the hair styles and the hoof-feet. Again, graphically it kinda reminds me of the Golden Sun games (GBA ones are among my favorite games of all times while the DS one is a piece of shit, except for technical expertise)... well other than the character design.
They look so bad to me that I wonder if I could actually enjoy the story properly when I have to constantly look at these people. Speaking of which, the demo doesn't give any good indication about story. If I do end up getting this game I hope it's good and has nice character development and what not.
Now that sounded very negative but that's because i focused on the bad aspects. I didn't know about this game until 5 days ago and was suddenly really interested in playing a good JRPG again. It's just that the demo made me suspicious if my initial good impression may not actually hold up for long when I explored the gameplay mechanics in more depths.
In some regards I really like the game, especially as it has a bit of a Golden Sun vibe to me, graphically at least. The way the backgrounds are and the battles play out remind me of that, so does the ability to fast forward battle.
I'm indifferent about the combat system but am rather afraid it's gonna become quickly abusable and there'll be only a few effective ways to play.
That goes hand in hand with the job system which, at least in the demo, is kinda meh. And while I like choice I dislike how I have to basically grind the jobs before really seeing and enjoying their usefulness. Hard to comment on this stuff though, being limited to the demo.
Now what I really dislike is the entire town building stuff, especially since I'm pretty much never street passing people... well I don't intend to either. That's kinda annoying in what's otherwise obviously a single player focused game. I guess I can just use the online functionality in the full version and add some of you gaffers that way, but it still feels kinda stupid. Upgrading some town throughout the game hmm okay, if you find a good way. But this 'social' path, no, thank you.
That was actually what annoyed me the most. I wondered where I could get better weapons (physical attacks dealt so little damage to most guys) and latear realized I'd have to upgrade that town's weapon shops for that. Because of that i basically killed most enemies largely via Black Magic, especially the bosses (only now before the automaton did I actually start upgrading the town properly).
Anyways, I guess I can kinda overlook that.
What bothers me the most though is the character design which in my opinion is absolutely hideous. I blame the weak 3DS hardware and it's shitty pixel density to some degree, but man what's up with the hair styles and the hoof-feet. Again, graphically it kinda reminds me of the Golden Sun games (GBA ones are among my favorite games of all times while the DS one is a piece of shit, except for technical expertise)... well other than the character design.
They look so bad to me that I wonder if I could actually enjoy the story properly when I have to constantly look at these people. Speaking of which, the demo doesn't give any good indication about story. If I do end up getting this game I hope it's good and has nice character development and what not.
Now that sounded very negative but that's because i focused on the bad aspects. I didn't know about this game until 5 days ago and was suddenly really interested in playing a good JRPG again. It's just that the demo made me suspicious if my initial good impression may not actually hold up for long when I explored the gameplay mechanics in more depths.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
It does remind me a bit of Golden Sun. Must be why I love what I see so much.
Golden Sun is an average RPG series. #truthfact
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
Precisely why it's one of my favorite series to date. #MagiusFact
Lord Ghirahim
Member
I'm spending $800 (after shipping) on BD games and merch this month.
The regret will hit me in January.
Linkstrikesback
Member
Ok, now I'm intrested, How
NegativeCero
Banned
Thank you for this. I've heard about this game, but I didn't know anything other than it was a spiritual successor of 4 Heroes of Light. I'm legitimately excited to play this for the character customization.
tiggerkiddo
Member
When might we get a demo in the US?
Lord Ghirahim
Member
3 copies of the EUR CE & pre-order artbook (local pickup).
1 copy of BDFtS and 1 copy of Famitsū #1305 for the Foxbite dagger DLC + express shipping from Asia.
1 copy of Dengeki Nintendo for the Donnerschutz shield DLC, 1 copy of V Jump for the Shōri no Tachi katana DLC, 1 more copy of BDFtS, 1 copy of the Drama CD & pre-order bonus Cast Talk CD-E, 1 copy of the artbook, 1 copy of each BD novel volume, 1 copy of the game guide, 1 more copy of the Drama CD & pre-order bonus Cast Talk CD-A & pre-order bonus sticker + express shipping from Japan.
Which is exactly why it's so popular.
Linkstrikesback
Member
Probably about a month before launch, like Europe did.
And here I am thinking one copy of the collectors edition is too expensive. Damn.
Lord Ghirahim
Member
Street date broken in France... again.
Holy Order Sol
Member
Yup, picked up my copy today, but they've been selling the game since yesterday actually.
Not cool :/ why can't retailers just respect the release dates a bit more? A day or two I can understand but a week early!?
Why would you need to? Not like they've got any physical stock to run out ofOkay that's it, I'm buying this. Why can't you pre-order on the eshop?
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
Reading about the street-date breakage in France made me check, just in case, a local B&M here and oh shit - they're selling it! I'll be paying a visit to a certain electronics chain store tomorrow morning, guys, don't hate me ; )