Bravely Default: Flying Fairy

[Dice]

Enemy: DAMN THIS WORLD.  I DO THESE BAD THINGS BECAUSE X, CAN'T YOU SEE Y, NOW WE MUST FIGHT FOR ME BELIEFS OF Z.

*Battle*

*Party emerges Victorious*

Enemy: ARGH!!  WAS IT ALL FOR NOTHING.  YOU SHITHEADS.
Blah.. x_x

I can't help but feel the game really simplifies the antagonist-hero relationship since the end is spelt out even before the means to do it.  When you're introduced to whatever region's "villains" you already know how it's all gonna go down, at least some of their stories are more captivating than others (Hell, some are actually pretty dark and interesting...just short-lived since you *need* to kill them to obtain their character class).

I do feel that for all the right the plot does (some which are genuinely great developments), it goes back another two steps in other ways.  It's still serviceable and interesting enough.  And I've said it before, but this game is a "successful experiment".  It's so good, but still a lot of room to improve in (like those dungeons...wtf).

Nevertheless, this is a game about it's combat and gameplay.  And music.  I just wish there was more of it.

[Blace]

Nevertheless, this is a game about it's combat and gameplay.  And music.  I just wish there was more of it.

Absolutely correct. The music is nice, but the lack of variety rears it head after awhile. They have plenty of room for improvement on the sequel and hopefully they get it done right.

[AuraChannelerChris]

At least they made concert versions for all tracks in the game.