Fans of classic role-playing games can rejoice as “Bravely Default: Flying Fairy” receives an HD remaster on the Nintendo Switch. This enhanced version brings back the beloved job system from the Final Fantasy series, allowing players to customize their characters with a wide array of classes and abilities.

A Dream Job System Returns

The job system in “Bravely Default” allows players to start as a freelancer and gradually unlock more jobs, equipping their party in a variety of ways. Whether it’s conjuring destructive spells as a Black Mage, engaging in close combat as a Monk, or summoning mystical creatures, the possibilities are vast.

“A Dark Knight with white magic? Or a pirate with ninja skills? The choice is yours!”

The game enhances the classic job system by allowing players to incorporate skill sets from other classes into their current job. this leads to unique and powerful combinations. To facilitate experimentation, players can adjust the frequency of random encounters, increasing them by up to 200% for more experience points.

The game also features online interactions, allowing players to “send” their most powerful attacks or skills to other “Bravely Default” players. This can provide crucial support during challenging battles. Players can also call upon online attacks from others to unleash devastating finishers, similar to the Jomsvikings in “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla”.

A Melodic Canvas

The game’s world is filled with colorful, quirky, and bustling locations, presented with a watercolor or hand-painted aesthetic.The environments are artistic, although the 3D effect from the original Nintendo 3DS version is absent. However,the remaster boasts sharper 1080p visuals and HDR support.

The soundtrack is a highlight, featuring dreamy music box tunes, adventurous themes, and uplifting rock ballads during battles. Though, the voice acting can be inconsistent, with some actors occasionally overacting.

Point & Click Mini-Games

This remaster introduces two mini-games accessible from the main menu, both utilizing the Switch’s mouse controls. These additions offer intuitive gameplay experiences.

The first mini-game, “Rhythm Catch,” is a rhythmic game where players catch symbols to the beat of the music using mouse controls.While simple, it provides a good excuse to enjoy the game’s soundtrack.

The second mini-game, “Ringabel’s Panic Cruise,” is more interactive, requiring players to control an airship from the cockpit while managing various tasks assigned by the crew. This includes adjusting the ship’s height,steering,and addressing issues like air conditioning,mosquitoes,and steam pipes. It offers a fun and hectic diversion from the main adventure.