FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS

Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius has a surprisingly well made battle system wrapped around a lovely looking and sounding game. Sadly, it's confined to little more than grinding to advance a story that's impossible to care about, and for characters that everyone forgot. Seriously who wants Lani in their party?

59%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, monetization

59% User Score Based on 1,240 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Square Enix Business Division 8 and was released on June 29, 2016. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,240 reviews

story136 positive mentions

grinding60 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the classic Final Fantasy series, with familiar characters and turn-based combat.
There is a wealth of content available, including events, quests, and a variety of characters to collect, making it engaging for both new and veteran players.
The game is generally free-to-play friendly, providing ample opportunities to earn in-game currency and characters without spending real money.

The game suffers from excessive loading times and frequent prompts to download additional data, which can be frustrating for players.
There are significant issues with the friend request system, making it difficult for new players to find allies and complete certain quests.
Recent updates have introduced bugs and connectivity issues, leading to a poor user experience and loss of progress for some players.

story
379 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
60%
4%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its nostalgic ties to classic Final Fantasy narratives and character development, while others find it convoluted and slow-paced. Some users highlight the engaging plot and frequent updates, but technical issues like crashes and confusing mechanics detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the story is often described as enjoyable and well-crafted, it is marred by gameplay frustrations and a lack of clarity in progression.
- “The story is amazing, the rewards are wonderful, and the many characters are just addicting to collect.”
- “This game has story line, strategy, and can be played for a few minutes at a time, or you can sit down and play for hours on end, both will rope you into the story and gameplay, and both feel just as rewarding too.”
- “The story is intriguing and contains characters ranging from the entire Final Fantasy mythos.”
- “The story is boring and slow.”
- “The story has really strong moments and is made very easy by the nv/7* units but I don't mind.”
- “The story is too long and really not interesting.”
gameplay
171 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
48%
9%
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its nostalgic ties to classic Final Fantasy titles and its engaging mechanics. However, criticisms arise regarding repetitive gameplay, excessive grinding, and a lack of beginner-friendly tutorials, alongside frustrations with constant downloads and monetization strategies. Overall, while the gameplay offers depth and fun for fans, it can become tedious and is marred by issues related to user experience and gacha mechanics.
- “The gameplay is great, the storyline gripping, rewards easy to acquire, and RNG not as harsh when summoning units.”
- “The gameplay is interesting, and the world, quests, and events are also great.”
- “The gameplay itself is fun, but the game has been lacking good content recently.”
- “There is a lot of stupidly silly dialogue they force you to click through, and that kills any excitement in the gameplay you might want.”
- “Gameplay gets repetitive, chances of getting the best units is too low, and the enemy and character design is not very imaginative.”
- “The latest seasons have suffered from monotonous gameplay - blame COVID, but the last couple of years have felt like the devs were phoning it in.”
graphics
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
43%
5%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the nostalgic pixel art and beautiful visuals, particularly in cutscenes and character designs. However, some users express frustration over performance issues, such as lag and frequent crashes, as well as the excessive data required for downloads. Overall, while the art style and graphics are appreciated, technical problems detract from the experience for some players.
- “The graphics are so beautiful and so is the UI; it really gives you a nice vibe overall.”
- “Years later, I come back and play this game that has a great combat system, awesome graphics, and the CG cutscenes are astonishing!”
- “Graphics are gorgeous (both 3D and the sprites!), the battle animations are all incredibly unique and they are so generous with tickets that you can have extremely powerful characters (including event characters) without spending any money.”
- “In-between screens, you're prompted for continuous downloads for the low graphics to continue basic gameplay.”
- “Underwhelming graphics, bewilderingly data greedy.”
- “Graphics are not all that impressive.”
grinding
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the depth and team-building potential it offers, while others find it tedious and time-consuming. Many users express frustration over the repetitive nature of grinding for items and characters, often feeling that the rewards do not justify the effort, especially for new players. Overall, while some enjoy the grind as part of the experience, others see it as a chore that detracts from the game's enjoyment.
- “They kept adding so much to do that it got very tedious and annoying to keep up.”
- “What started out as an innocent preying upon my love for the classic Final Fantasy quickly devolved into an addiction to pointless grinding and repetitive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is great, but the microtransactions and grindy nature of the game quickly turn it into an expensive chore.”
monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
40%
49%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players labeling it as a cash grab due to aggressive microtransactions and low drop rates for in-game rewards. While some users appreciate the optional nature of ads and the ability to progress without spending money, others express frustration over intrusive notifications and the overall feeling that the game prioritizes profit over player experience. Despite these concerns, some players still find the game enjoyable and accessible for free-to-play users, though they caution against the temptation of in-app purchases.
- “Best of all, while there are microtransactions, the things you would get are provided often enough that it doesn't feel pay-to-win.”
- “It does contain microtransactions, but they don't feel necessary to proceed through the game.”
- “Microtransactions are definitely present and provide major boosts, but they are not too invasive.”
- “It has become a severe cash grab; they release new content without much story or base to it.”
- “The monetization in this game is completely predatory and insane. I'd quit previously because of the impossibility of pulling a second copy of a 5* to get an actually useful character, and after returning, I missed 1 day of the returning bonus and lost my chance at getting the 5* select tickets from the returning login bonus that I'd need to want to keep playing.”
- “What started as a fun nostalgic game for Final Fantasy fans slowly turned into calculated cash grabs and reduced in-game rewards.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
28%
9%
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its quality and nostalgic appeal, reminiscent of classic Final Fantasy titles. The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, complementing the game's graphics and gameplay, although some users noted occasional issues with audio distortion. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “It's a great gacha game with an original story and wonderful music.”
- “The visuals and music are both wonderful, with a fun element of incorporating 3D CGI cutscenes into the limit bursts for Neo Vision characters.”
- “The music is great, the story is actually interesting, and whenever there is a problem you will always get compensation.”
- “And now with the Nier: Automata event, no music for it?”
- “It's terribly distorted whereby the music and effects collide with each other and is very unpleasant, but the game itself is awesome though.”
- “There's really no need to spend any money at all unless you're worried about the size of your e-peen by getting the highest rank in events and/or just 'need' to have a certain unit... beyond that, it's a halfway decent Final Fantasy game with an actual story, and the music is a grade and on par with other FFs.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The game's stability has been a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezing during startup, and persistent bugs that hinder gameplay. While some players have experienced smooth performance, many others face ongoing issues that require multiple reinstalls and troubleshooting attempts. Despite developers' efforts to address these problems, the game still exhibits instability, leading to frustration among the player base.
- “No bugs, no glitches on Xperia 1.”
- “The game runs great; I have no issues with it.”
- “Having to uninstall and reinstall a game is irritating enough, but having to do it multiple times a day is a joke. If it were just my device, it wouldn't be an issue; however, several friends I have recommended have also run into this issue, wherein the game will begin the bootup, but once it gets past the third company logo, it freezes and crashes.”
- “This game has been up for 3 years and yet it is buggy and unstable as if it was still in beta-test version.”
- “Never mind, don't download this game, or if you did, uninstall it. The app is buggy; you can't log in, and even if you did, if you want to do anything, it will bug out and tell you to have a better connection even if you already have good Wi-Fi, and then take you back to the title menu. It's a game that you can't even play because of the bugs in the app.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by witty banter and engaging character interactions that often elicit genuine laughter. Players appreciate the blend of funny and serious moments within the storyline, which keeps the experience entertaining and nostalgic. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “Very technical, fun, cool, funny & witty banter, good paced story, lots of events!”
- “And the story and characters are funny and serious. 10/10 would recommend.”
- “Some of the banter between characters has made me literally laugh out loud.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting long startup times, frequent connection issues, and severe performance drops during gameplay, particularly on Android tablets. Many players express frustration over the lack of support for microSD cards and overall poor app infrastructure, which detracts from their gaming experience despite their enthusiasm for the title.
- “Needs the ability to use microSD cards, or the graphics to be more optimized.”
- “Whenever the silver fog appears in the game, the performance goes from normal to barely readable.”
- “Needs optimization for Android tablets.”
- “I don't understand the praise this game gets when it's so poorly optimized.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Character development in the game is praised for its rich storytelling and engaging twists, making it one of the standout iterations in the series. While the narrative and character design receive positive feedback, some players express frustration with repetitive gameplay and poor decisions by the developers that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the character design remains a highlight, with comparisons made to high-quality anime aesthetics.
- “Rich in storytelling, character development, and twists; it's one of the best iterations of the series.”
- “Story is so good, it gives you the vibe of watching some of the best animes out there, and character design is cute and cool at the same time.”
- “Gameplay gets repetitive, chances of getting the best units are too low, and the enemy and character design are not very imaginative.”
- “They offer updates all the time with new units and event short stories, so the new units they bring in get some character development.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating controls, as players feel a disconnect between their actions and the game's responses, leading to a diminished immersive experience.