As a game? Splendid. As the Bravely Default sequel? A slight step down, honestly.

The characterization of the protagonists in this game felt artificial and awkward. Sure, there's nothing wrong with a romance subplot here and there, but I felt this game really took it to the max.
Ryo was a fantastic composer, but Revo's tracks in the original Bravely Default were a big part of what built the game's identity. Bravely Second felt slightly foreign without that.

The job system was upgraded very nicely from the last game. Spellcrafting was a nice touch. I enjoyed playing through the new story with new jobs. A satisfying sequel, all things considered.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2022


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