Bravely Default was one of the best JRPGs available for the 3DS. It was deep and engaging with a cool plot twist and some deep combat. It’s only downfall was the repetitive gameplay that killed replay value. Now the sequel is coming and it’s been given a tag line, but I think we can already read in something deeper.
Here is the art that’s been released, showing off the tag line for the game:
So the tagline is End Layer. Now, for those who played the last game, you’ll know that the tagline actually changed part of the way through the game. That’s right, once you got past a certain plot point, the tag line added and dropped letters, changing the phrase for some spoiler-ific awesomeness. As a result, I’m going to assume that at a certain point they will add an S to that tagline and turn layer into slayer. But what could you be slaying?
Bravely Second: End Layer will be released in Japan on 23 April of this year, so it will probably make its way to the West in time for Xmas. I will just need a New 3DS by then so that I can play it with even more awesomeness. I wonder if this game will also get some Amiibos or if it’s not a big enough franchise.
I’m curious how the game will appeal to new fans of the franchise. It feels like such a niche game, and the first one took quite a bit to understand combat and storyline, I wonder how they will bridge the gap for those who didn’t play Bravely Default. Then again, most JRPGs are difficult for new players to jump into, aren’t they?
Last Updated: February 9, 2015
So Hard (Umar)
February 9, 2015 at 14:37
Bravely Default did really well for a JRPG, pretty glad, the genre still has lotsa fans wanting good ol old school JRPGS, but where this game really shined was its realization that some mechanics of the genre are way too archaic, and they did well to add lil new features that really helped make the game feel more modern. Things like a difficulty and encounter rate scale were God sends!
So Hard (Umar)
February 9, 2015 at 14:41
BTW, Tiz looks freaking badass in that pic!!!!
Ghost In The Rift
February 9, 2015 at 14:49
Is that a dude or a dudette lol??
So Hard (Umar)
February 9, 2015 at 15:01
Hahaha, Dude…Can’t you tell???
Ghost In The Rift
February 9, 2015 at 15:06
LOL no…;)
TehBrad
February 9, 2015 at 16:40
He has a girl’s butt.
I was fooled until I saw this comment -.-
So Hard (Umar)
February 9, 2015 at 17:03
Haha TRAP!….Confused boner? It happens to the best of us
Dutch Matrix
February 9, 2015 at 14:56
That poofter is not bad ass.
This is Bad Ass
http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTM3MzIwMzQwM15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNDA5ODY2Nw@@._V1_SX640_SY720_.jpg
Sageville
February 9, 2015 at 16:10
Aaah, Danny Trejo, when you are gone who will be the perpetual baddy…
Mario
February 9, 2015 at 15:03
And it seems that he has also been confirmed to be playable.
So Hard (Umar)
February 9, 2015 at 15:06
Oh wow, nice, I need to know what happened to him, especially after watching that ‘secret’ ending
Mario
February 9, 2015 at 17:26
Indeed. 🙂
RinceThis
February 9, 2015 at 14:53
Sounds like a Bond movie title and a lame one at that *RUNS
Dominic
February 9, 2015 at 21:23
Maybe its an anagram this time?! Eery Land or maybe Early End ?
Majik
February 11, 2015 at 07:56
Bravely Second: Legend slayer?
kittykat
February 24, 2015 at 19:23
Bravely Second: Friend Slayer….
*insert heartbreaking plot twist*