When Bravely Default launched, it was a very solid 3DS exclusive RPG with combat system taking a new approach. Its HD version show that this JRPG aged well and the better graphics enhances visual experience, astonishing atmosphere and great tactics. It is a double return ' to FF roots and its own start with perfect Brave & Default moves.
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy - HD Remaster2025
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy - HD Remaster
2025 Square Enix83Great
Playtime
LongTypically 80 hours
Playable on
- Steam DeckVerified
- Steam MachineVerified
Available on
- $39.99
- $39.99
- $39.99
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Details
- Launch
- June 5, 2025
- Developer
- Square Enix Creative Studio 5
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Themes
- Genres
Overview
Bravely Default, the first title in the Bravely series, remastered in high definition for a single screen. Discover the origins of the classic Brave and Default battle system alongside new and enhanced features. The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn! This version includes two new minigames: Luxencheer Rhythm Catch and Ringabel’s Panic Cruise.
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Reception
Press84
Players93
GreatExcellent- Metacritic84from 60 reviews
- OpenCritic84from 34 reviews
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster provides a definitive way to experience an excellent JRPG from yesteryear. Flawed though it is, I would still recommend it as a truly unique experiment, blending classic vibes with an innovative spirit that earns it the right to be revisited in this more polished form over a decade after its original releas...
An unassuming but essential bit of art preservation, Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is an excellent way to experience one of the best RPGs of the 21st century. Team Asano's love letter to the genre remains a fresh and engaging medley of systems and theme, even if the new Switch 2 minigames add little to the already wonderful experience.
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is a very authentic remaster of the original title, but doesn't offer much reason to play it if you haven't played it already. Great recommendation for those who haven't played it on 3DS.
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is a wonderful return to a game previously locked behind the 3DS. With it, history is repeated: there isn't all that much of a reason this should only be confined to the Switch 2, limiting audiences for an RPG classic once more. Yet it is. Still, A great game is a great game. My first journey with the Warriors...