The sword swinging action is easier to use, especially when running. Square Enix also made the effort to add little improvements to Bravely Default II based on fan suggestions. Not all strong enemies should be avoided, as there is now an 'underdog bonus' that can be earned by defeating them. On the other hand, stronger enemies now glow red before a battle, giving players a heads up if they choose to run away. This makes it easier to travel through low-leveled areas. In fact, some enemies will also run away from the party if they are weaker than the player. Enemies have different movement speeds from in the demo, making it easier for players to run away from a fight if they choose. Square Enix made some changes to the way the game plays outside of battle too, making it easier to travel or grind experience. The changes aren't just for battling, though. Related: Marvel's Avengers Each Deserve Their Own Solo Games

The full version of Bravely Default II also has more detailed information on the battle screens and the ability to skip the intro scene and jump straight to the fighting. The move selection also has a picture of the current character in the background, helping to show the player what character they are currently on.Īdditionally, Square Enix has added exclamation marks to enemies, showing which ones are attacking and which ones are dormant each turn. Square Enix addressed this by adding a turn gauge to the character screen, showing a countdown to when the player's turn starts. In the Bravely Default II demo, there's little indication as to which character is up next and which enemies are attacking. Takahashi addressed this problem by breaking down the new difficulty setting: 'Selecting an easier difficulty level will of course affect the game as a whole, but will make the earlier stages in particular a little more forgiving, and hopefully more accessible to newcomers to the Bravely series.' There are also some changes to ensure that the game feels balanced and that final boss fights feel difficult for every level.įans also expressed concerns about being able to keep up with the turn order in battle. Many fans found it challenging to the point that they didn't finish it and critics found grinding was too necessary. One of the main complaints was addressed was the difficulty of the Bravely Default II demo.

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