Bravely Default HD - 3DS vs Switch 2 (Graphics Comparison)

This is the lowest quality 3DS to Switch port I have seen yet. Everything's the exact same, except they used AI to upscale the hand-drawn backgrounds instead of hiring artists to redraw them. I don't think I've seen a cheaper way to get a ton of sales yet, no wonder they went key card to lower their costs.

I prefer to play on the 3DS. The game is very ugly, but at least the 3DS is honest about it and the game fits the place. My Switch 2 will run the likes of BOtW, Cyberpunk, FF& and above.

The AI upscaled backgrounds are a big no-no to me.

Wait, its 30fps on switch 2?

Graphics are nice and all, but for me, nothing can beat the charm of the 3DS.

Really hope Bravely Second gets added too. Though I dunno how these games' endings will work on a different system

The Background get the AI-upscale treatment it seems. It not obvious at first, but if you see long enough, the BG texture is less detailed than the 3ds version, which makes it look more like digital art than manual watercolor

Would've bought if it wasn't a game key card, will be keeping my 3ds version.

Biggest issue for me is that they used the ORIGINAL JAPANESE VERSION for this new "enhanced port", meaning some features are missing, particularly the 0% encounter rate mode. :(

Ever since I played this game for the first time on the 3DS I always thought it was meant for a higher resolution console. The towns, environments, EVERYTHING was just so visually stunning. And the gorgeous soundtrack going along with it made this game one of my absolute favorites on the 3DS. I'm so happy to see it got the justice it deserves on the Switch 2, however I hear that the encounter rate slider is missing in this version, which is a drag. Also I do not know how features like streetpass for the village will be translated over. The original game used every nook and cranny out of the 3DS's hardware, so I'm sure this port must have been a challenge.

yeah but the question is: did we need switch 2 for this remaster? Couldn't have the switch 1 handled it just as well?

I feel like the more beautiful the graphics are, the less appealing the game becomes.
There is a resolution and pixel count that suits each game.

Lost sale being a stupid game key card on Switch 2 for me though.

theres still no reason for this game to not be on switch 1 lol.

Loved the 3DS version but never beat it. Will pick this up soon after beating Cyberpunk :)). Hopefully we get a version of Bravely Second in the future.

Fire up citra/azaharplus, set the resolution to 4x and you will get the same results minus the AI textures.

People still not pointing out the horrible background/texture upscaling :(

I hope they put this on PC at some point so I can play this on my Steam Deck with potential mod support lol

playing this game on the 3DS is still best. Especially with the 3d effects turned on.

After playing it almost feels like a remake instead of a remaster.

You madman. You absolute madman. Going in guns blazing braving all the way on turn 1 against Barras and Holly. Absolute insanity.

Are the costumes still censored?

The difference in the model quality is night and day, that’s incredible. The 2D background art looks AI upscaled to me though 😢

The art really pops in the swtich version. Its beautiful

Seeing this makes me want to bust out my old 3DS. Too bad it's got Black Screen.

Still mad this is a switch 2 exclusive of all things. Switch 1 can run this twice over. Wth

Im curious about the the Street Pass mechanics were implemented in this. For something that is largely seen as a side-excersize, some of those expereiences play into the finale of the game.

If only it wasn’t a shitty game key card

Its too bad the game isnt on the switch 1, woudve been insane seeing it on the switch oled.

I wonder if they used AI for these texture upgrades

The locations look better on 3ds, plus theres the 3d effect you can do

The Switch 1 could never handle this game!!

3DS an incredible piece of technology.

Bravely Default loses so much without 3d 😕

They should have made the opening use the Switch 2 camera.

This was good game, I spent so many hours leveling up and trying different jobs. The only thing that I didn't like was the last few tedious chapters where you repeat the same events again and again.

The music is best in any video game imo, alongside with persona 5

Looks nice! This was one of my favorite jrpgs, such an incredible job and battle system. I own it on 3DS, and didn't think I'd purchase it again on S2...but this comparison makes me want to get it again! Thanks for this video!

They should have remastered both this and Bravely Second, releasing them together on a single REAL cartridge.

The game used the AR Camera stuff in the 3DS version?

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Why does the backgrounds/ overworld look horrendous. Also the textures look weird on switch 2. This remaster shoulda been a remake.

In fairness the 3ds version looks better than shown here when you have the 3d barely on. It smooths some things out and dont have to struggle with the sweet spot as much. But also Bravely Default and Bravely Second are some of the few games ill play with the 3d cranked as i have just gotten use to it and where said sweet spot is for me. At the moment i dont see a reason for me to want to get this version, updated 3d models kinda makes the characters look out of place and dont really care about mini games but to each their own. Play it how you want its a great game and series.

How does the StreetPass village work on Switch2?

God the AI upscaling looks terrible

Too bad the Switch 2 has no built in cameras. The final battle really was a shock for me back then.

Is the remaster 60fps?

I already have this on 3ds and have Azahar with 3x upscale. Not worth the price.

My Favorite 3DS Game of all time! And this is coming from somebody that skip the switch 1 and play 80% of the 3ds game library. I just got a switch 2 and I'm been loving it. I got Bravely Default, Mario Kart and CyberPunk. Of course I play Brave Default first then the other games 😂. 3DS will be forever be on my heart! ❤