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Have this preordered. Should arrive just around the time I finish ALBW. Looks good!

Originally Posted by Samurai_Heart

Not a sequel, it's an enhanced version of the original.

Not so much a direct sequel but the 'same world' thing going on as 'FF: The 4 Heroes of Light'.

Originally Posted by Phazon

Most of the characters will have to deal with the secrets they keep or their anxieties yes and eventually they'll face them or deal with the consequences.

I'm not going to tell the story is something we've never seen before, but for me it was very charming and heartwarming, with a bit of humor, sadness, joy etc. I liked it very much.

Thanks. My one concern out of the demo was that the four character would essentially be mute observers to what is going on. If they have personalities and are explored (a requirement for a JRPG for me) then I am all in.

Originally Posted by Gambit

Can't wait. Judging by the demo I will really enjoy the job system. I'd like to really tinker with it and take some atypical jobs like pirate. Hopefully they will also be helpful.

Maybe that's a question for Aeana: are only the standard jobs (black mage, fighter, etc.) worth your while?




Reggie doesn't give a flying fairy

Every job has something good about it.
Merchant or whatever they're gonna call it, especially, is super good for getting exp and money quicker. A job most people probably wouldn't give a second glance to.

Originally Posted by ramyeon

Both look fine, I prefer the European one though.

Don't regret it, because the 3D really adds a lot to this game's visual charm.

now i regret not getting the 150 3ds dsxl

Originally Posted by Samurai_Heart

Also if you've ever played any Tales game they have the same kind of Skits scenes, no voice I believe but helps getting to know them better:

Ah cool, that is good to know.

Originally Posted by Samurai_Heart

It's the original game + extra events + gameplay tweaks. Not too sure but may or may not have hints towards the actual sequel.

The_Endgamer is referring to a previous game in the FF series, to which BD is a spiritual sequel. It's all in the OP.

Originally Posted by Lord Ghirahim

The official twitter account got an interesting header image.

It seems like that design was scrapped in favor of the Bravo Bunny.

Originally Posted by Lord Ghirahim

Not revealing enough.

Pedo Default... I love the art style but these look so ... wrong.

How fast or how slow is the battle system?

Originally Posted by CrazyDude

How fast or how slow is the battle system?

It's pretty speedy. It's turn-based but the animations are really fast and there's no ATB or cool down bar or something like that.

Is this a hard JRPG? I'm not very experienced with this genre, having only played DQIX, FFVI and CT and I wonder, if this is a kind of game, where I have to grind a lot. Maybe someone could tell me, how does the difficulty compare to those 3 games?

Originally Posted by MoogleWizard

Pedo Default... I love the art style but these look so ... wrong.

Hey, they're not that young!

Deep job system AND dual voice AND skits?

Thank you based Squeenix.

Originally Posted by Samurai_Heart

Ah not too sure about things in 4 Heroes of Light stuff. So someone can explain better if they played it...I should track down a copy when I can.

Indeed, you should : )

Great OT! I got a week left to play the demo first, so I should get on that.

Originally Posted by Ragus

Is this a hard JRPG? I'm not very experienced with this genre, having only played DQIX, FFVI and CT and I wonder, if this is a kind of game, where I have to grind a lot. Maybe someone could tell me, how does the difficulty compare to those 3 games?

Going by the demo, it's definitely harder than what we've been used to. There are overpowered job combos and game mechanics that make grinding very easy for those who are having problems, so with brief planning, you can grind yourself to god levels fast if you want to.

FFVI was fairly easy if I remember right, no? I think BD's 'easy' difficulty could be comparable to FFVI's difficulty.

if any canadians were looking for a place to pre-order the collector's edition, it's available at amazon.ca for $49.99

http://www.amazon.ca/Nintendo-CTRRBT...dp/B00GXTKKNO/

Fucking excited for this. One of the two main reasons why I'm getting a 3DS.

OT is here!
Feeling the hype!

Is this comparable to any of the older FF games at all or just something totally different? I know basically nothing about it but this OT makes me want it badly. Oh, and a 3DS I suppose too.

I made an account on Shopto for the collector's edition. It better get here on release day!

Can't wait for this! It's horrible to think that for quite a while this was to remain in Japan.

Originally Posted by danthefan

Is this comparable to any of the older FF games at all or just something totally different? I know basically nothing about it but this OT makes me want it badly. Oh, and a 3DS I suppose too.

From what I played in the demo, it is a bit reminiscent of FFV with the Job system. It's a classic turn based combat system with Brave/Default actually being a nice twist.

Originally Posted by danthefan

Is this comparable to any of the older FF games at all or just something totally different? I know basically nothing about it but this OT makes me want it badly. Oh, and a 3DS I suppose too.

I guess it could be compared to FF5 for the gameplay having just played the demo.

With the original game I got the digital version, and I'm pre-ordering the retail version for FtS, but forgot to question whether I'd be able to use my save-data with it, or whether the retail copy would force me to use a new "Bravely Code"; tweeted the official account to be sure.

I was looking forward to a hard mode run, after transferring over just my unlocked jobs.

Cannot wait for this. This is the game that got me interested in the 3DS in the first place.

I'm glad NoE is keeping the JP boxart!

Originally Posted by Kouriozan

I'm glad NoE is keeping the JP boxart!

ok now I'm confused

I'm really anticipating this game but am still on the fence regarding the art style. That NA boxart doesn't help either.

Originally Posted by theprodigy

ok now I'm confused

Well, the JP boxart is "Bravely Default : For the Sequel", NoA decided to keep the "Bravely Default : Flying Fairy" boxart which is the first game released last year.
Then NoE have the "For the Sequel" boxart.

Originally Posted by theprodigy

ok now I'm confused

There's two box arts. The original with just the fairy image, and then the revision (For the Sequel) with the group image.

The enhanced version of the game is what's being released internationally. EU is getting the revision's box art, while NA is getting the original.

Originally Posted by Samurai_Heart

Hope you've got at least 3.4GB of space ;P

http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=90642615
Check this post out if you can read Japanese.
The link tells how to download not sure if it also says what get transferred etc.

I know about how to get the digital version of FtS; I'm saying I don't want the digital version.

It's unlikely to be in the English version, but the original Japanese game connected to the Square Enix Members site by giving you a "Bravely Code" which you then entered on the website. It allowed you to upload save data and get promotional items (such as the outfit in my avatar).

The problem is that if I got the download version of For the Sequel (which is essentially a patch) it'd use the same Bravely Code I already have, but since I'm getting a brand new retail copy of FtS, it may need a new Bravely Code, which will prevent me from connecting it to my SQENIX Members account, hence I've asked the official twitter about it.

The only option I can see, if the game doesn't take this possibility into account, is by doing what you can do if you enter the Bravely Code incorrectly; since you can't change it yourself, you need to contact support if you enter it wrong, so if FtS gives me a brand new Bravely Code I may be able to get support to switch it with my pre-existing code. Maybe.

Originally Posted by Kouriozan

Well, the JP boxart is "Bravely Default : For the Sequel", NoA decided to keep the "Bravely Default : Flying Fairy" boxart which is the first game released last year.
Then NoE have the "For the Sequel" boxart.

Originally Posted by Shaanyboi

There's two box arts. The original with just the fairy image, and then the revision (For the Sequel) with the group image.

The enhanced version of the game is what's being released internationally. EU is getting the revision's box art, while NA is getting the original.

argh EU getting the superior version again

Originally Posted by theprodigy

argh EU getting the superior version again

The version of the game is identical in Japan, Europe and US. Only the cover art for the US is different.

Originally Posted by Samurai_Heart

Hope you've got at least 3.4GB of space ;P

You bet i do! one thing lead to another and somehow i ended up with 500.000 block on my 3ds. Allllll the downloads shall be mine.

And honestly, I like the fairy cover art more. NA wins.

Originally Posted by ramyeon

The version of the game is identical in Japan, Europe and US. Only the cover art for the US is different.

i know the game itself is identical, cover art matters though!

Can't wait.

Nice OT!

Can't wait for the full game. The demo was pretty good.

Just preordered the limited edition. Game looks awesome!

Originally Posted by Zenaku

The only option I can see, if the game doesn't take this possibility into account, is by doing what you can do if you enter the Bravely Code incorrectly; since you can't change it yourself, you need to contact support if you enter it wrong, so if FtS gives me a brand new Bravely Code I may be able to get support to switch it with my pre-existing code. Maybe.

Ah right, hopefully they'll reply you back.

So it's really that good? How is the soundtrack? Fully orchestrated? Uematsu?

How is the difficulty? Just right or nintendofied and hand holdey with easy battles?

So it's basically a game like FFV right?

Originally Posted by Sithlord77

So it's really that good? How is the soundtrack? Fully orchestrated? Uematsu?

How is the difficulty? Just right or nintendofied and hand holdey with easy battles?

So it's basically a game like FFV right?

I don't know about BD, but 4HOL was at times very challenging. In a good way. Not the bullshit way, like those petrifying birds, sand worms and those fucking bullshit moon blobs in FFIV.

Originally Posted by Sithlord77

So it's really that good? How is the soundtrack? Fully orchestrated? Uematsu?

How is the difficulty? Just right or nintendofied and hand holdey with easy battles?

So it's basically a game like FFV right?

Really good. Awesome music. By Sound Horizon(Revo). Difficulty can be as easy or as hard as you like.

Think of it as FFV Job System+FFT customization and as great as FFIX along with the writer being the author of Stein's Gate and I think you have a winner here.

February... :(

I'm curious about the story! Someone let me know. FF9 is my favourite FF story (so charming). Will this game make me a happy girl?

finished the demo the other day, felt like a love letter to FFV era with a lot of modern twists and a tight battle system - really appreciate little tweaks like tapping right on the dpad to fast forward through battles. can't wait!