Motsu
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Bravely Default 2 is a masterpiece and undeniably a sequel that defies expectations and goes far beyond what it has done thus far. And, despite the easy to acclimate system, encroaching capability, the foretelling beauty, and its charming battle system, I am as insane as said to say that this sequel has put me in a state of awe at such a display it has given despite the minor flaws that hinder some of the immersions.
From start to finish, I never felt disinterested, nor did I have the tiniest desire to pause and complain about any of the game's features. With a single-minded focus, I focused on immersing myself in the story and completely annihilating enemies with the power of the asterisks known as Freelancer—body slam—and Monk—pressure point—while mastering the majority of the asterisks and equipping passive skills that made this game a lot easier.
While I must admit that the English dub is initially awkward, once you get used to it, it really sticks with you and you begin to love it. While the voice acting isn't as polished as in previous installments, I'm fine with it. And, of course, the characters in this game share similarity with the prequels, but some of them are distinct in their own right—the lores, developments, and characteristics—they truly come across as genuine humans with a reason we all happen to value from time to time.
Not only that, but the landscape and scenery are so beautiful that you can't help but feel at ease when you look at them. The way they are drawn is detailed, and with the OSTs blaring in the background, you feel right at home in every city and dungeon you try to find. The OSTs were also improved, and it really sets the mood in each location. While the repetition may get to you at times, remember that this is how RPGs are usually played, and you just have to get used to hearing the same music play. Furthermore, if you don't like the OST audio, you can turn it off.
With such a large and open world, you can saunter around and through various climates and seasons, as well as look for various monsters, terrains, and much more! Does the change of day and night add to the immersion? Is the card minigames compelling and addicting? They do and I adore it!
The battle system is really just what you call unique and plays itself in a way where strategy is required and failure to follow through on a plan can lead to misery and a difficult fight against various foes that come in your way. The battle system is called "Default," which sounds very complicated, but it's really just a simple but interesting system that changes the entire game. In such cases, if you want to learn more about the battle system, you should play the game right now. I wholeheartedly recommend it! I assure you that it will not be a waste of time.
But, why am I telling you this? What you should know is that I strongly recommend this to any mediocre players who enjoy RPG and Turn-Based games. And I'll be uploading videos about the bosses, bad ending, and true ending, so as once again!
THANK YOU FOR READING!