Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster Brings Strategy to the Switch

Ugh, confession time. So, the original Bravely Default on Nintendo 3DS? Nope, never touched it. Yeah, I know, shocking. Friends raved about it, placing it right next to Final Fantasy in RPG greatness. Anyway, stumble into PAX East 2025, and guess what? A demo for Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster. Perfect chance for someone as clueless as me to dive in, fresh eyes, all that jazz.

And hey, sidenote, this game? No more dual screens like the original. Kinda felt like an injustice, if you ask me. But in comes Square Enix with these crisp high-def graphics, like a magician pulling rabbits out of hats. I chatted with some Square Enix rep—tossed the idea of remastering Bravely Second: End Layer out there. She sorta smirked, but who knows if that’ll happen? Maybe my suggestion planted a seed. Or not. Whatever.

Now, the demo—timed, of course, because why not make it stressful? I zipped past the dialogue and cutscenes. Honestly, the RPG vibe got a bit lost, you know? But the combat system caught my attention. Two moves: Brave and Default. Brave’s all about going nuts with attacks, up to four, but then you’re a sitting duck. Default? Total defense mode, and you stash some turns for later. So, balance this Brave and Default dance carefully. But me? I was reckless, just smashing foes with Brave, zero defenses, hoping for the best. I’m a little nuts like that.

Didn’t mess with the job system—ran outta time. But man, this game. Missing it on 3DS feels like a crime now. This remaster is spot-on for folks like me who messed up missing it. It lands on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside the console on June 5. Definitely worth checking out if the chaos of combat appeals to you!

Alright, that’s my scattered brain dump. Enjoy it or ignore it. Your call.