When I first saw advertisements for the original Bravely Default, I was so excited to get my hands on a traditional JRPG from the company behind the classic Final Fantasy titles. Final Fantasy had lost its way in my mind and Squeenix's last attempt at something more traditional (Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light)... Continue Reading →
A Tale of Two Battles: How Mastering Bravely Default II is Fun When It is Easy and When It is Hard
Mastering systems is a major piece of the appeal of video games for me. I love it when I can dig into the mechanics of a title and develop a deep understanding for the possibilities, experimenting with different ideas to discover the most effective combinations of tools to succeed at the game. In games like... Continue Reading →
What JRPGs can Learn from Bravely Second
The way Bravely Second handles gameplay is a step in the right direction for role playing games.
Check Out the Bravely Second Demo
If you're an RPG fan, this is a game you definitely want to try.
Bravely Default; or, How to be Right and Wrong at the Same Time
Bravely Default is an incredible game, except when it isn't.