Bravely Default II
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
53/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Use the in-game save points as natural session boundaries. Before starting a play session, agree on a stopping point — such as 'after the next town' or 'after we beat this boss' — to make ending sessions feel like an achievement rather than an interruption.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Passes the test
The game features multiple named female characters who interact with each other about topics beyond romantic interests, including story-driven and world-building conversations.
Parent Pro-Tip
Talking through the Brave/Default battle system with your child is a fantastic way to build math and risk-assessment thinking. Ask them: 'Why did you choose to Brave here? What were you trading off?' This turns gameplay decisions into real-world reasoning conversations.
What your child develops
Bravely Default II is a rich, turn-based JRPG that delivers strong cognitive benefits for players. Its signature Brave/Default system demands deep strategic thinking and math-like resource management — players must constantly weigh the risk of spending future turns now versus banking actions for later. The job system (with 24 classes) rewards experimentation and creativity in building party compositions, and boss encounters often require critical analysis of enemy weaknesses and status interactions. The game features extensive reading and world-building dialogue, supporting literacy and narrative comprehension. Because difficulty and enemy complexity escalate meaningfully throughout the 60+ hour campaign, the game provides genuine adaptive challenge over time.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
An original RPG experience is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2020 from the team that brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler, and featuring music from Revo, acclaimed composer of the original Bravely Default soundtrack.