Bravely Default demo now available on North American 3DS eShop

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 02, 2014

News: Nintendo releases the demo for Bravely Default in North America, game is set to be released in February 2014.

Bravely Default is coming out in North America next month, however, Nintendo has just released the demo on the 3DS eShop if you want to try it out for yourself. In Bravely Default you will explore Luxendarc as Tiz and other characters on a quest to restore balance to the world.

New gameplay elements such as the novel Brave and Default battle system challenge players to balance risk and reward in turn-based battles by choosing to make multiple moves in one turn but then being unable to move in subsequent turns. In addition, the trailer below outlines features tailored to the Nintendo 3DS console such as beautiful 3D graphics and StreetPass functionality, where players encountered can be put to work to rebuild the town of Norende, the devastated town of the game’s protagonist, as well as summoned to help during battles.

This demo not only contains quests that are unique to this demo and not in the final game, but also allows you to experience StreetPass in the Norende rebuilding mode and offers 7 unlockable play bonuses, which include special items such as Antidotes and Echo Herbs to help you on your quest. Your progress in Norende as well as the collected play bonuses can be transferred to the final game, giving you an advantage when you start the full adventure. In addition, if you visit the Bravely Default website you can download special AR Cards and view an augmented-reality scene in the gripping storyline even when playing the demo.

Are you interested in Bravely Default? Check out the launch trailer below and tell us what you think. Will you be downloading the demo?