Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 123 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 104 out of 123
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 123
  3. Negative: 8 out of 123
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  1. Exavier
    Jul 18, 2016
    7
    It's fun, character development is fairly deep, and it has *something* of a story. The game's RNG seems fairly generous, and pretty much every enemy will drop an item (outside of arena). I find it hard to rate it higher than a 7, though, because it always seems to leave me wanting more. Energy replenishment is pricey compared to how much "Lapis" (in-game currency) you'll gain, and you'llIt's fun, character development is fairly deep, and it has *something* of a story. The game's RNG seems fairly generous, and pretty much every enemy will drop an item (outside of arena). I find it hard to rate it higher than a 7, though, because it always seems to leave me wanting more. Energy replenishment is pricey compared to how much "Lapis" (in-game currency) you'll gain, and you'll probably want to save up either to try for characters or get a bundle of metal cactuars to juice up your favorite character's level. At rank 20 (your overall level which determines your energy and gives you 100 Lapis/level-up), and having beat all the content currently in the game, I'm left with some mild disappointment.

    Compared to Final Fantasy Record Keeper, this game is in a nascent state, and I fear the content updates will be too few and far between. I'd recommend FFRK over this--much more content, the game lets you *do* more before you run out of energy, and of course, way more characters. But I enjoyed playing this all the same, and you can't diss a free game. (Protip: don't spend any cash on this. If you get crappy starting characters, there's a way to reroll.)    … Expand
  2. nichi
    Dec 22, 2020
    7
    The Best gacha game that I've played!.
    Graphics: 6/10. Art/Design/: 7/10. Music/Soundtrack: 9/10. Gameplay: 10/10. Story: 10/10 Interface: 8/10 World: 7/10;
    Cutscenes: 10/10.
    The problem is that this game was not made for the screen of many cell phones, and pixelart could have been much better, just like the Grand Summoners.
  3. Arkidd
    Sep 18, 2022
    7
    While not perfect, I can say it's quite surprising how resourceful this game is when it comes to units, how evolve them and how good they can become all of a sudden.
    Yet... drop rates are laughable on further steps which, ironically, should be backwards.
    Anyways... it's enjoyable the least.

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#6 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2016
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#14 Most Shared iOS Game of 2016

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 18, 2016
    50
    Square tried to give us a modern game heavily inspired by classic Final Fantasy titles, but lost its orientation somewhere on the way. The only advantage of Brave Exvius is the wonderful music during battles. [11/2016, p. 75]
  2. Games Master UK
    Sep 6, 2016
    79
    We could do with a bit more narrative oomph, but the core game is one which suits the format perfectly. [Sept 2016, p.85]
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Jul 26, 2016
    70
    It combines the nostalgia of Record Keeper with a typical storyline and free-to-play features that makes it irresistible despite a lack je-ne-sais-quoi/oomph.
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