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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

BRAVELY DEFAULT II

BRAVELY DEFAULT II

Quality
66Popularity
26Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈14h
-59% $24.35
Buy Now
VS
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

Quality
75Popularity
25Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-19% $48.78
Buy Now

Winner

BRAVELY DEFAULT II wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
BRAVELY DEFAULT II
9 of 14 metrics
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.35 Wins
$48.78 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$23.40 Wins
$29.00 -
Best Current Discount
-59% Wins
-19% -
Sales Frequency
31 price changes Wins
14 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
81% positive -
94.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
1.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
324 -
59 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
48 -
66 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.7K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 -
53 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2021 -
Jul 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBRAVELY DEFAULT II

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleThe Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
BRAVELY DEFAULT II
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

BRAVELY DEFAULT II

BRAVELY DEFAULT II

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Kinguin
Kinguin -59% $24.35Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +146% $59.99View
Steam
Steam +146% $59.99View
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -19% $48.78Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +23% $59.99View
Steam
Steam +23% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

BRAVELY DEFAULT II

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

81% positive (1,700 reviews) — mostly positive
1,700 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$24.35 — mid-range price
59% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($23.40)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-60% player drop
31 concurrent players — niche audience

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (1,077 reviews) — very positive reception
1,077 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$48.78 — premium price
19% off — minor discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

54 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBRAVELY DEFAULT IIThe Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
Release Date
September 2, 2021
July 7, 2023
Developers
Square Enix, Claytechworks
Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH
Publishers
Square Enix
NIS America, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50
53

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

BRAVELY DEFAULT II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5 2.5GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 480 (8 GB) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: AMD FX-8320 8-Core
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon R7 370
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 29 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: BRAVELY DEFAULT II or The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie?

BRAVELY DEFAULT II won the comparison against The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is BRAVELY DEFAULT II worth buying over The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie?

Based on the metrics, BRAVELY DEFAULT II won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. BRAVELY DEFAULT II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC

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