Bravely Default is an amazing RPG that combines innovation with reverence (review)

Posted byby Mike Minotti
January 28, 2014
Updated June 18, 2025
7 min

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If you hate what Final Fantasy has become, then you’ll love Bravely Default.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.