80
Dom Peppiatt
TechRadar
“It’s a fun, but flawed, take on the classic Japanese RPG formula.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Wonderful localization and voice acting
- Deep intricate battle system
- Devilish well‑designed encounters
- Useful Jobs Customization
- Stunning visuals
- Massive content
Points of Contention
- Performance issues when docked or in handheld mode
- Poor HD character model implementation
- Reused Music
- Bland Gameplay Loop
- Heavy grinding
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Seth G. Macy
IGN
“Bravely Default 2 is a long, familiar JRPG journey with excellent customizable combat and beautiful backdrops that pass the time as you work through its extended stretches of grinding.”
60
Josh Brown
Digital Trends
“The Brave and Default system strikes a near‑perfect balance between two rival battle mechanics that have struggled to co‑exist over the decades, but that's about the extent of this game's individuality.”
