Updated Images for Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster

Sure, let’s dive into this chaotic thought train.

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Okay, so here’s the deal. I’m just ridiculously pumped for this old-new thing coming to Nintendo’s… uh, fancy new Switch 2 system? Anyway, this game — Bravely Default — originally made waves on the 3DS like back in 2012. Can you believe it’s been that long? Not a dig at the fresh Switch 2 lineup or anything, just me tipping my hat (figurative, not literal) to Bravely Default’s awesomeness.

Why was it so epic on the 3DS, you ask? Well, fast forward a couple years to its U.S. launch in 2014 — Pure Nintendo slapped a whopping 10/10 on it. And Thomas Jones, the reviewer (who I don’t know, but sounds like a solid dude), said it’s like a genius mix of nostalgia and novelty. Think old-school Final Fantasy vibes — if you get me — with just enough fresh tricks that, who knows, Bravely might totally be Square Enix’s ace card now. I mean, visuals that pop, sounds that resonate in your bones, quirky characters, all wrapped up in gameplay that’s as addictive as my morning coffee routine. Really, it’s supposedly top-tier by any game publisher’s standards recently.

But here’s the kicker — the 3DS eShop is like, bye-bye now, so for those JRPG fans trying to relive the magic… yeah, it’s a bit tricky. Then there’s the whole hassle with the StreetPass thing and the physical cartridge — complicated stuff! But lo and behold, the HD Remaster’s riding in to the rescue, dodging the StreetPass drama and tossing in some funky new mini-games, like Luxencheer Rhythm Catch (which makes me question who names these) and Ringabel’s Panic Cruise. Like what? Panic cruise? Anyway, it’s pretty neat these use the Joy-Con mousey controls or whatever.

Oh, and visuals? They’re getting a serious facelift. I’m gonna miss that cozy 3D magic, but if these new artwork samples can be trusted, the remastered look should be sweet enough to compensate.

Then there’s the battle system thing — job-based, if that rings a bell? Plus, costume changes! Who doesn’t love a good fashion switch-up mid-battle?

All this mishmash of thoughts just screams that the Switch 2 launch of Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (holy mouthful, Batman!) is shaping up to be a score for those who missed its brilliance first round. Or hey, great excuse for us to dive back in, because why not?

Curious about the game’s story, the brave/default turn-combat thingy, or just itching to pre-order at $39.99? Head over to square-enix-games.com, maybe? Anyway, June 5th awaits with the game’s release alongside Switch 2. My calendar’s marked, is yours?