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{{Q|Now, become a [[Warriors of Light|Warrior of Light]] and head to the distant land of Luxendarc...|Announcement Trailer}}
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'''''Bravely Default''''', released in Japan originally as '''''Bravely Default: Flying Fairy''''', is a role-playing game for Nintendo 3DS. Character design is done by [[Akihiko Yoshida]], and Silicon Studio.
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'''''Bravely Default''''', released in Japan originally as '''''Bravely Default: Flying Fairy''''' and known in Europe as '''''Bravely Default: Where the Fairy Flies''''', is a role-playing game for Nintendo 3DS. Character design is done by [[Akihiko Yoshida]], and Silicon Studio.
Although the game has an original title, it is considered a spiritual successor of ''[[Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light]]'', a "{{w|gaiden}}" or "spin-off" of the main ''[[Final Fantasy (Series)|Final Fantasy]]'' series, by its creators. '''''Bravely Default: For the Sequel''''', the upgraded version of the original game was released on December 5th, 2013 in Japan<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2013/09/06/bravely-default-for-the-sequel-is-like-a-demo-for-bravely-default-2/</ref>, on which the European/American versions are based.
Although the game has an original title, it is considered a spiritual successor of ''[[Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light]]'', a "{{w|gaiden}}" or "spin-off" of the main ''[[Final Fantasy (Series)|Final Fantasy]]'' series, by its creators. '''''Bravely Default: For the Sequel''''', the upgraded version of the original game was released on December 5th, 2013 in Japan<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2013/09/06/bravely-default-for-the-sequel-is-like-a-demo-for-bravely-default-2/</ref>, on which the European/American versions are based.
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:BDFFtiztaven.jpg|thumb|left|The main character, Tiz, in a pub.]]
[[File:BDFFtiztaven.jpg|thumb|left|The main character, Tiz, in a pub.]]
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''Bravely Default: Flying Fairy'' is said to be a "traditional RPG" in the style of ''Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light''; it is a turn-based RPG with [[Random Encounter|random encounters]], with a [[Battle System|battle system]] focused on the [[Job System|job system]]. The game uses a system of stocked points called "BP" which characters use to gain extra turns. Every character has their own set of BP. When using the "Default" command, a turn is skipped in order to stock a BP, and the "Brave" command uses that BP to move twice.
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''Bravely Default'' is said to be a "traditional RPG" in the style of ''Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light''; it is a turn-based RPG with [[Random Encounter|random encounters]], with a [[Battle System|battle system]] focused on the [[Job System|job system]]. The game uses a system of stocked points called "BP" which characters use to gain extra turns. Every character has their own set of BP. When using the "Default" command, a turn is skipped in order to stock a BP, and the "Brave" command uses that BP to move twice.
[[File:BDFFpartybattle.jpg|thumb|right|Tiz, Agnès and Edea in battle.]]
[[File:BDFFpartybattle.jpg|thumb|right|Tiz, Agnès and Edea in battle.]]
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==Development==
==Development==
[[File:BDFF Battle.jpg|thumb|Screenshot of a battle scene.]]
[[File:BDFF Battle.jpg|thumb|Screenshot of a battle scene.]]
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''Bravely Default: Flying Fairy'' entered development as a Nintendo 3DS sequel to ''Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light'', but Square Enix decided to rename the game with an original title so as not to confuse modern-day ''Final Fantasy'' fans, as the game's direction is different from the modern games of the series and closer in style to the older installments. The development team settled on the name ''Bravely Default: Flying Fairy'' so that the subtitle would abbreviate to "FF", as a reminder of the game's origins.<ref>[http://www.square-enix.co.jp/bdff/ Announcement trailer]</ref>
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''Bravely Default'' entered development as a Nintendo 3DS sequel to ''Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light'', but Square Enix decided to rename the game with an original title so as not to confuse modern-day ''Final Fantasy'' fans, as the game's direction is different from the modern games of the series and closer in style to the older installments. The development team settled on the name ''Bravely Default: Flying Fairy'' so that the subtitle would abbreviate to "FF", as a reminder of the game's origins.<ref>[http://www.square-enix.co.jp/bdff/ Announcement trailer]</ref>
According to the producer Tomoyo Asano, the "Bravely Default" means "Have courage and renounce the promises and responsibilities that are expected of you. In other words, don't just blindly do what you're told, act according to your will." This is the core theme behind the game's scenario.
According to the producer Tomoyo Asano, the "Bravely Default" means "Have courage and renounce the promises and responsibilities that are expected of you. In other words, don't just blindly do what you're told, act according to your will." This is the core theme behind the game's scenario.
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===Battle System===
===Battle System===
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The main novelty in ''Bravely Default: Flying Fairy'''s battle system is the option to default on a turn to store up battle points for later use, or select "brave" to execute multiple actions in a single turn. It had always annoyed director Nakahara whenever bosses in ''Dragon Quest'' or ''Final Fantasy'' got to do two different attacks in the same turn and the team were discussing something in the battles that would be simple yet provide a chance for deeper strategy, such as the 'charge' command in the ''Dragon Quest'' series.<ref name=verge/>
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The main novelty in ''Bravely Default'''s battle system is the option to default on a turn to store up battle points for later use, or select "brave" to execute multiple actions in a single turn. It had always annoyed director Nakahara whenever bosses in ''Dragon Quest'' or ''Final Fantasy'' got to do two different attacks in the same turn and the team were discussing something in the battles that would be simple yet provide a chance for deeper strategy, such as the 'charge' command in the ''Dragon Quest'' series.<ref name=verge/>
When the project first got started it was a very standard RPG akin to ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' or ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'', but the concern was it wouldn't be a good decision for a new IP like ''Bravely Default'' was intended to be. With the battle points system, Nakahara felt like it had the chance to turn the whole game around.<ref name=verge/>
When the project first got started it was a very standard RPG akin to ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' or ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'', but the concern was it wouldn't be a good decision for a new IP like ''Bravely Default'' was intended to be. With the battle points system, Nakahara felt like it had the chance to turn the whole game around.<ref name=verge/>
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The collector's edition of the game can be exclusively acquired through the Square Enix eShop. This includes a copy of the game, the first print run of the game's original soundtrack, an art album, an original protect case for the 3DS, and a life-size AR poster.<ref name=collectorsedition>http://andriasang.com/con1ol/bravely_default_date/</ref>. It is sold for ¥12,800. The standard edition of the game is available for ¥6,090.
The collector's edition of the game can be exclusively acquired through the Square Enix eShop. This includes a copy of the game, the first print run of the game's original soundtrack, an art album, an original protect case for the 3DS, and a life-size AR poster.<ref name=collectorsedition>http://andriasang.com/con1ol/bravely_default_date/</ref>. It is sold for ¥12,800. The standard edition of the game is available for ¥6,090.
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On April 17th, 2013, six months after the game's original release, Nintendo announced that it would be localized and that the title would be released in 2013 for Europe and 2014 for North America. On July 31st, 2013, however, the release for the European region was pushed to 2014.<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2013/07/31/bravely-default-flying-fairy-slips-to-2014-for-europe/</ref> only to be moved again to December 2013. On August 29th, 2013, it was revealed that the game would be known as ''Bravely Default: where the Fairy Flies''<ref name="WTFF">http://www.explosion.com/42748/bravely-default-flying-fairy-receive-name-change-west/</ref> when it releases in the West and will be based on the ''[[Bravely Default#Bravely Default: For the Sequel|For the Sequel]]'' version of the game that will be released in Japan in December 5, 2013.<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2013/09/02/bravely-default-for-the-west-is-the-enhanced-version-of-the-game/</ref> While the new subtitle is present on the main menu of the European version of the game, it is not present anywhere else.
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On April 17th, 2013, six months after the game's original release, Nintendo announced that it would be localized and that the title would be released in 2013 for Europe and 2014 for North America. On July 31st, 2013, however, the release for the European region was pushed to 2014.<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2013/07/31/bravely-default-flying-fairy-slips-to-2014-for-europe/</ref> only to be moved again to December 2013. On August 29th, 2013, it was revealed that the game would be known as ''Bravely Default: Where the Fairy Flies''<ref name="WTFF">http://www.explosion.com/42748/bravely-default-flying-fairy-receive-name-change-west/</ref> when it releases in the West and will be based on the ''[[Bravely Default#Bravely Default: For the Sequel|For the Sequel]]'' version of the game that will be released in Japan in December 5, 2013.<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2013/09/02/bravely-default-for-the-west-is-the-enhanced-version-of-the-game/</ref> While the new subtitle is present on the main menu of the European version of the game, it is not present anywhere else.
===''Bravely Default: For the Sequel''===
===''Bravely Default: For the Sequel''===
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The game was re-released in Japan. This version, called ''Bravely Default: For the Sequel'', contains several modifications from the original game. Save data from the original version will be carried over. It was released on December 5, 2013<ref name="ForTheSeq" /> as a stand alone release and as a downloadable content upgrade.<ref>http://www.explosion.com/42701/bravely-default-receive-updated-version-december/</ref>
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The game was re-released in Japan; this version, called ''Bravely Default: For the Sequel'', contains several modifications from the original game. Save data from the original version will be carried over. It was released on December 5, 2013<ref name="ForTheSeq" /> as a stand alone release and as a downloadable content upgrade.<ref>http://www.explosion.com/42701/bravely-default-receive-updated-version-december/</ref>
The following are the modifications made from the original game:
The following are the modifications made from the original game: