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Bravely series' success depends on Bravely Second, producer says
While Western fans continue to wait patiently for the February 7 debut of 3DS roleplaying epic Bravely Default: Flying Fairy, series producer Tomoya Asano believes that the future of his franchise hinges on its sequel, Bravely Second. "I believe that the future of the Bravely series will really depend on the success of Bravely Second," Asano told 4Gamer in an interview translated by Siliconera. "With that in mind, the year 2014 will be a very important year. Without forgetting the major premise of making a good game, I'd like to keep doing more, so please keep an eye out for us!" Though a Western release of Bravely Second - assuming it's successful enough to warrant one - is still a ways off, yesterday brought us a free demo of Bravely Default: Flying Fairy. The price alone should be motivation enough for you to try the 3DS RPG, though keep in mind that some of the game's more racy outfits have been given a modest aesthetic for the English-speaking world. As Destructoid illustrates, cat girls aren't quite as slinky outside of Japan and bare midriffs are much less bare.
Bravely Default: For The Sequel adds time-saving microtransactions
When Bravely Default: For The Sequel makes its debut, one of the new features it includes will be the ability to stop time during battles - assuming you're either very patient or willing to shell out cash for the privilege. This new system, dubbed "Bravely Second," allows for the aforementioned time-stopping antics, but relies on your current level of "SP." Once you've used your special power, your SP decreases. You can gain more SP by putting your 3DS into sleep mode, though as Siliconera points out, this is a slow process, with one SP point being added for every eight hours of idle time. If you'd rather not wait however, there's always the option to purchase potions from the Nintendo 3DS eShop that refill your SP. It's currently unclear how expensive these potions will be, but producer Tomoya Asano assures fans that this system is a boon, rather than a hindrance. "Bravely Second isn't a de-merit, but a system that gives players an advantage. It's convenient, and very powerful," Asano told Siliconera. Bravely Default: For The Second is slated for release in Japan this December. Currently there is no word on when or if the handheld roleplaying game will hit Western territories.
