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New Square Enix RPG Announced for 3DS

by James Jones - September 12, 2011, 9:08 pm EDT
Total comments: 16

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy looks to be an all-new IP for Nintendo's 3D handheld.

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy from Square Enix is the latest RPG announced for the Nintendo 3DS.

A brief announcement trailer shown during the Nintendo 3DS Confernece 2011 today featured a boy on a sailboat and a battle with a giant golem. Visually it featured elements reminiscent of both early Final Fantasy concept art, as well as the Dragon Quest universe.

Little detail on the game was offered, except that it will feature traditional Japanese RPG gameplay and some form of AR content. Square Enix will be giving out AR Cards for the game at TGS later this week.

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is scheduled for a 2012 release.

Talkback

TurdFurgySeptember 13, 2011

It looks so prettyiful.

SupaKirbSeptember 13, 2011

A game that looks awesome, and what's this? It is using AR cards in a creative way? Well, at least one game is doing it.

BlackNMild2k1September 13, 2011

Skip to 3:15 for game footage, 4:00 for AR card

but I have no idea what they are doing with the AR Card.

CericSeptember 13, 2011

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1

Skip to 3:15 for game footage, 4:00 for AR card

but I have no idea what they are doing with the AR Card.

Porn.

Ian SaneSeptember 13, 2011

"Bravely Default"?!  What the fuck stupid name is that?!

Okay, Japan, you have to learn this.  You can't just take two words from another language, put them together, and have a credible name.  No one else does this but you.  It isn't like we make a game and call it "j'ai rouge".  That means "I have red" in French.  Makes no sense, right?  But you guys in Japan think this is cool for some reason.  No one else thinks this is cool!  Everyone is snickering behind your back!  "Engrish" is not a badge of honour, it's a cheap laugh at your expense.

What are you going for here?  That someone is brave by default?  Then use something like "The Standard of Courage".  "Bravely" is an adverb, not an adjective and "default" is like a nerdy computer term and is never really used in a flattering or cool way.  Hire one native English speaker and the problem is solved.

CericSeptember 13, 2011

Quote from: Ian

"Bravely Default"?!  What the **** stupid name is that?!

Okay, Japan, you have to learn this.  You can't just take two words from another language, put them together, and have a credible name.  No one else does this but you.  It isn't like we make a game and call it "j'ai rouge".  That means "I have red" in French.  Makes no sense, right?  But you guys in Japan think this is cool for some reason.  No one else thinks this is cool!  Everyone is snickering behind your back!  "Engrish" is not a badge of honour, it's a cheap laugh at your expense.

What are you going for here?  That someone is brave by default?  Then use something like "The Standard of Courage".  "Bravely" is an adverb, not an adjective and "default" is like a nerdy computer term and is never really used in a flattering or cool way.  Hire one native English speaker and the problem is solved.

Ian that's a bad example.  I immediately thought of a game involving red ballons and an art-style of red emphasis in a black and white world.  With French people and calm music.  It be a mystery adventure much in the Layton style.

Actually, that phrase would mean to default bravely.

CericSeptember 13, 2011

Quote from: Crimm

Actually, that phrase would mean to default bravely.

By good I stand by whatever the standard position is in the face of all adversity and sense.
Hey wait a minute... isn't that a

Kytim89September 13, 2011

A game of this caliber gives me hope for Final Fantasy 5 and 6 3DS and Zelda 3DS to be made with superb graphics.

Don't want remakes, the 3DS had plenty. I want new experiences. I would companies to take risks, and produce new and interesting worlds. I want games like this - but with a different name.

AlexofxenSeptember 13, 2011

I wouldn't say this game looks entirely new and risk taking.  The art style is damn near identical to the 4 Heroes of Light DS game and the game play apparently hearkens back to an older, more established style.  That being said I love both that art style and that game play... but just because it's a seemingly new IP doesn't mean it's a new experience.  The AR cards however could be something exciting.

StogiSeptember 13, 2011

It's sad that this game has better graphics than half of the Wii library.

With so many Square Enix games coming out, I feel bad for all the investors stupidly throwing their money away.

I guess its a positive for the 3DS. The Wii has always been capable of more than anyone ever tried to get out of it.

AilingforaleSeptember 14, 2011

That makes me so sad how true that is Crimm. :(

BlackNMild2k1September 14, 2011

Looking at that screenshot of DQX only makes it worse.

YuushaSeptember 14, 2011

There's a vid on youtube about the AR card.It reminded me of Star Wars 4.I'm interested Squarenix!

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