“…the real meat of the game can be found in its mechanics, which force the player to experiment and rethink their approach with each new challenge.” - US GAMER
“From what we’ve seen of this 3DS RPG adventure so far, customization will mean a lot more than wardrobe changes and gem sockets.” - GamesBeat
“…making those you encounter in daily life into powerful — if temporary — allies is one of the more charming uses for the 3DS’s social features that we’ve yet seen.” - GamesBeat
“Bravely Default offers access to a perhaps unprecedented variety of settings and allows the player to tweak the game as he or she sees fit.” – Siliconera
“Bravely Default wants to be your kind of JRPG.” – Siliconera
“Bravely Default is the Final Fantasy that never was.” – USGamer
"5/5. It's a return to Final Fantasy's roots, and it's beautiful.” – USGamer
"Bravely Default takes advantage of what the Nintendo 3DS has to offer when it comes to graphics and a textured look quite nicely. There are some scenes in the game that will take the gamer's breath away and make them forget that they are looking at a handheld console screen.” – Examiner.com