Brave Nine - Tactical RPG | Game Brain

Brave Nine - Tactical RPG is a captivating Role Playing game with stunning story, delightful visuals, and fantastic soundtrack. The game offers thrilling battles and strategic gameplay, but requires a lot of grinding and is full of bugs. Despite its flaws, the game can be very funny and is definitely worth checking out for RPG fans.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story722 positive mentions

grinding156 negative mentions

Great artwork and character designs that appeal to players.
Generous rewards for new players, making it easy to progress without spending money.
Engaging gameplay that requires strategic thinking and planning.

Frequent loading times and crashes that disrupt gameplay.
Low drop rates for high-tier characters, making it frustrating for players trying to build strong teams.
The game can feel overwhelming due to the cluttered UI and numerous mechanics.

story
1,195 mentions
60 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging narrative, character development, and humor. While some find it a bit cliché or simplistic, the overall consensus is that the storyline adds depth and enjoyment to the gameplay, making it a significant draw for players. However, there are also criticisms regarding pacing and the need for more substantial content in later chapters, as well as issues with game stability affecting the experience.
- “The story is captivating for each chapter.”
- “The story is incredibly interesting and the live 2D is nice to look at.”
- “The story is well made; I have yet to finish it, but what I've seen so far is no regrets.”
- “The story is kind of forced and not well thought out.”
- “The story simply didn't engage.”
- “The story is generic but gameplay is deep and rewarding.”
gameplay
996 mentions
60 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is characterized by its strategic depth and engaging mechanics, often requiring players to think critically about unit placement and attack order. While many players appreciate the unique blend of tactical gameplay and character collection, some find it can become repetitive or overly complex, particularly for newcomers. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun, challenge, and generous rewards, though issues like connection problems and balance concerns have been noted.
- “The gameplay is absolutely great where I can try countless strategies with so many mercenaries available.”
- “Gameplay is fun and collecting characters feels awesome!”
- “The strategic gameplay is where this game shines the most, each character bringing in new skills and target zones to keep you entertained with every stage.”
- “The gameplay is monotonous and gets boring very quickly.”
- “Gameplay is too repetitive, not a lot going on and the summon rate is just terrible.”
- “The gameplay makes you think, and the auto-deploy is not really great so beware.”
graphics
884 mentions
77 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful artwork, character designs, and overall aesthetic appeal. However, some users criticize the graphics as dated or simplistic compared to current standards, particularly in combat animations and interface design. Overall, while the art style is often highlighted as a strong point, there are calls for improvements in graphical fidelity and loading times.
- “Fantastic graphics and art style.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the playability doesn't lack anything, the animations are pretty good and entertaining.”
- “The artwork is incredible.”
- “This game is very dated from the interface to the graphics of gameplay.”
- “Graphics could be better and as well novice arena.”
- “The graphics are terrible.”
grinding
160 mentions
2 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly for character upgrades and resource farming, which can be tedious for some players. However, many appreciate the quality of life improvements, such as auto-play and repeat battle systems, which help alleviate the grind. Overall, while the game can be grindy, it is often described as manageable and enjoyable, especially for those who appreciate strategic gameplay and character collection.
- “Overall, not too grindy to get started, but I can imagine acquiring rarer mercenaries and leveling them will take time.”
- “Great gameplay; it's not too grindy or expensive to get the mercenary you want. It's not repetitive and has no ads.”
- “Amazing game, not really grindy like most games are nowadays, plus it's really rewarding to complete quests and missions.”
- “The campaign is a bit time-consuming and you have to go through tons of battles (like 100+) to unlock the challenge levels for farming materials and obtaining runes and gear.”
- “I wanted to love this game so much, but the luck of getting a 5-star only twice out of over 200+ scrolls in 30 days worth of grinding for gems... completely ended my enthusiasm.”
- “You will be grinding your heart out to be able to do 1 pull and probably get nothing to help you progress.”
character development
143 mentions
71 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by its stunning and diverse character designs, which many players find visually appealing and engaging. While the story and gameplay mechanics receive mixed reviews, the unique backstories and individual character narratives contribute positively to the overall experience. However, some players express a desire for deeper character development and more balanced representation in character portrayals.
- “The character design is unique and stunning; the variety makes me want to collect more and more of them.”
- “Character design is unique and beautifully detailed; gameplay is strategic and rewarding.”
- “I love the character designs and the art direction of the game; it's pretty smooth and eye-catching from my perspective.”
- “Only a bit disappointed when I noticed not all characters got an illustration for all their battle character designs.”
- “I want to like this game, but the female character designs are an immediate and overwhelming turnoff.”
- “The character designs are mostly heavily oversexualized females, but a few are actually cool.”
monetization
98 mentions
24 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
53 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the ability to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to make in-game purchases. However, concerns about high prices for microtransactions, poor drop rates for characters, and occasional bugs related to ads and purchases have also been highlighted, leading some to label it as a potential cash grab. Overall, while the game offers a generous free-to-play experience, the monetization aspects can be frustrating for some players.
- “No ads and stuff, no pay to win (always appreciated) character design is cool and the constant updates keep the game going with new heroes once every two to three weeks.”
- “The game is not greedy about the in-game currency; there are freely available options by doing daily missions, daily rewards, achievements, events, and other activities - no ads like other games.”
- “Overall, I'm glad that I hadn't made any in-app purchases yet as the game hadn't earned my trust.”
- “The game has a disgusting way of throwing ads in your face though.”
- “This game throws a million microtransactions at you in the first 3 minutes, the audio is not even in English and the story is incredibly generic and trivial.”
- “Ludicrously priced microtransactions as well as horrendous rates for higher tier units.”
humor
58 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its clever dialogue, funny character interactions, and amusing storylines that keep the gameplay engaging. Many reviews note that the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience, making it enjoyable and entertaining, even amidst strategic challenges. Overall, the combination of witty remarks and charming character designs contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “But to my surprise, this game actually is really good, and I'm not gonna lie, the short stories between characters are pretty hilarious, and it's not 'a pay to unlock the rest of the game,' which is a win in my book.”
- “The story is really funny and interesting.”
- “I never got mad once while playing this game; I can't tell you how many times the story made me laugh because of how the characters talk to each other. It's so fun.”
music
48 mentions
56 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the soundtrack and its immersive qualities, while others criticize it for being generic or experiencing technical issues like distortion and volume inconsistencies. Some users highlight specific tracks as beautiful and engaging, particularly in relation to character design and gameplay, but there are also complaints about the music not being memorable or impactful enough during critical moments. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, there are notable concerns regarding its execution and technical performance.
- “The music is good, the UI isn't cluttered or overwhelming.”
- “The artwork and soundtrack are simply comparable to great hits from Square and stuff... absolutely congrats to the developers, the game is really a gem.”
- “I love everyone who made this game, I really love the characters, music, and design; everything is really well made.”
- “Music doesn't play when on Bluetooth.”
- “The soundtrack so far has been dull.”
- “Specifically, they play music which I cannot mute; it's always at a much higher volume than the rest of my media, so it's loud and obnoxious.”
stability
39 mentions
8 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
92 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and freezes reported by users, particularly during quest initiation and menu navigation. Many players experience lag, audio glitches, and persistent freezing every few minutes, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some users report a generally bug-free experience, the overwhelming consensus highlights the need for urgent fixes to improve stability.
- “Aside from that, it has been very bug-free; the art and artists are amazing.”
- “Great game so far, not too buggy or money-hungry, fun story.”
- “Runs great.”
- “It occasionally crashes and freezes; this, coupled with the lag on menus and transitions, saps the fun out of the game.”
- “Honestly, I would love to play it, but unfortunately, the game freezes/crashes within the first 15-30 seconds of starting it up.”
- “The game is a little buggy after the last update.”
optimization
36 mentions
33 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While some players report smooth performance and beautiful graphics, others experience significant lag, audio stuttering, and long loading times, particularly when returning to the home screen or during battles. Many users suggest the addition of a performance mode to enhance playability on lower-end devices and address the various optimization issues.
- “This game is very optimized and runs without any slowdown, the arts and music are so gorgeous and so many beautiful characters, on top of the fact that this game doesn't force us to do anything, they win us over with their quality.”
- “Interesting gameplay mechanics (feels like playing a new generation of chess gameplay), generous devs by giving us tons of full stars merc, good graphics, story, and this game does not consume much power, which results in the best performance even in high graphic settings and running on mid-low phones.”
- “Great art, optimized well.”
- “The last star missing is for improvement; I see a lot of things that need to be optimized.”
- “Edit: 2 years later and they still haven't optimized the annoying loading when returning to the home screen.”
- “Loading times may need some optimization, especially with events.”
emotional
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its engaging artwork, character variety, and competitive elements, others criticize the lack of a compelling storyline and perceive it as a cash grab. Overall, it evokes strong feelings, with some finding it heartfelt and enjoyable, while others feel disillusioned by its execution.
- “Definitely a well done tactic heartfelt game.”
- “The game had me for years playing; it is a good strategy game with excellent artwork, a lot of waifus, voiced characters, and online competition. If you like competitive gaming with lots of character, this might be it for you.”
- “Getting through the boring storyline is basically impossible.”
- “Just a cash grab, boring story requiring zero involvement from a player.”