Comparison

BRAVE2 vs Kurimoto Quest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BRAVE2

Embark on an action RPG adventure, wielding swords and magic to defeat enemies and find scattered fire orbs. This sequel introduces new combat mechanics, a wider variety of foes, and expanded item options for deeper strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Omnidirectional attack method
  • Increased enemy and boss variety
  • Expanded item types
  • Higher strategic depth
  • Monster soul system for powerful attacks
  • Continuous attack combos
Features
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The sequel to the simple and retro-feel action RPG 'BRAVE' is here! Wield swords and magic, defeat enemies awaiting at every turn, and search for the dormant fire orbs scattered somewhere. Changes from the previous version include: + Addition of a new attack method (omnidirectional attack) + Increase in the variety of common enemies, bosses, and traps. + Expansion of the types of items. + Higher strategic depth. ■ In-App Purchases + Normal special moves change from jump attacks to area attacks. + Accelerates the automatic recovery speed of HP and MP. + Ad removal + Enables automatic save function. ■ Controls Use the directional keys on the screen, as well as the attack and magic buttons, to progress through the game. ■ Password Input at the Start of the Game Input the numbers displayed at the end of the previous installment, and there will be changes to the starting game status. If you don't know the numbers, you can start the game by touching "Confirm" as is. ■ HP・MP Recovery HP can be restored by obtaining first aid kits and meat along the way. MP recovers with magic flasks and magic potions. If no actions are taken, automatic recovery occurs after a certain period. ■ Monster Souls Defeating enemies produces monster souls. The protagonist can use these to unleash powerful attacks. ■ Continuous Attacks When an attack hits an enemy, pressing the attack button leads to a sequence of normal attack -> thrust -> jump slash. ■ Special Move Pressing the special move button begins charging power, and pressing the attack or special move button again activates the special move. When the blue gauge at the bottom of the screen turns purple, activating the special move unleashes a more powerful special move. With in-app purchases, the normal special move changes to a jump slash -> spinning slash (area attack). ■ Magic Can only be used by obtaining magic essence. Changes can be made in the equipment menu. ■ Treasure Chests・Items Placed everywhere. Contains various items such as weapons, armor, and items needed to solve obstacles. Defeating all enemies on the screen also reveals chests, and by pressing the attack button on places like water or the base of trees, you can discover items. Please find all the items. ■ Equipment・Save Game Data, etc. Select "MENU" on the right side of the screen to change equipment, use items, check stats, and save game data. ■ Strategy Tips During continuous attacks, special move activation, magic, or item usage, you become invincible, so using them strategically against enemy attacks allows you to evade them.

About

Kurimoto Quest

Embark on a strategic single-player RPG adventure as a merchant. Utilize a vast array of weapons, armor, and items to overcome challenging monsters. Explore a compelling story of revenge and uncover the secrets of a legendary merchant.

Highlights
  • Strategic turn-based battles with 'Look' command
  • Random HP growth with battle victories
  • Extensive equipment customization
  • Detailed equipment stat analysis
  • Nostalgic retro graphics and audio
  • Modern UI and controller support
Features
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“Bravest! Side Story: KURIMOTO QUEST” is a single-player RPG. The protagonist is a merchant—neither a warrior nor a mage. He fights by making full use of various weapons, armor, and items. ・Battle System Use the “Look” command to check what actions monsters will take on their next turn. By observing enemy actions, you can decide which enemies to defeat first or whether to defend—enjoy strategic battles. ・Growth System Winning battles randomly increases your HP. As your HP increases, the number of items you can equip also increases. ・Equipment System Merchant Kurimoto’s stats change depending on the items he equips, and he becomes stronger by obtaining powerful gear. You can equip as many weapons, armor, and items as you like, as long as they fit within your equipment slots. You can equip seven swords or five sets of armor. You can specialize your equipment for attack, defense, or healing as you see fit, so if you encounter an enemy you can’t defeat, try re-evaluating your equipment first. ・Equipment Parameters Weapons have two stats: Attack and Power, while shields have two stats: Limit and Evasion.  ◆ Attack → A value that increases when equipped  ◆ Power → A value added to the damage dealt to enemies when used in battle  ◆ Limit → The maximum amount of damage a shield can negate when used in battle  ◆ Evasion → A value that increases when equipped To make the most of your gear, be sure to check the details of each item frequently. ・Compatibility Layer This title faithfully recreates the original i-mode game using a proprietary i-mode compatible layer. It features nostalgic 12-dot retro fonts and retro audio, allowing you to play with the same atmosphere as the original. (Switchable) While keeping the graphics and difficulty intact, we’ve adjusted the user interface, pacing, and added controller support to make the game more accessible on modern platforms. ◆Story◆ “Kazuhiro Kurimoto,” the world's greatest merchant. He is the merchant who supported the heroes, including Yusuke, from the shadows. This title tells the story that reveals everything about this merchant, Kurimoto. “Kazuki Kurimoto,” his father, who was swindled by a con artist and lost everything. Using his father's final words as a clue, Kurimoto pursues the mystery to avenge his father's grievance. ――And the stage shifts from the world of Bravest! back into the past… ◆Controls◆ [Move] : D-pad, touch controls [Confirm] : O button [Cancel] : X button [Quick Menu] : Star button [Menu] : Wrench button ◆Changes from the Feature Phone Version◆ ・Upgraded to 60fps ・Added Quick Menu ・Increased save slots from 3 to 9 ・UI adjustments ・Enhanced certain effects ・Corrected some text ◆Notes◆ [※] The English text in the game is based on machine translations of the Japanese text, which have been edited. Since the translator's English skills are not very advanced, there may be some errors, so please let us know if you find any.

Screenshots

BRAVE24 screens
Kurimoto Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kurimoto Quest at 100% against BRAVE2's 33%. Kurimoto Quest also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). BRAVE2's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BRAVE2 is free to download; Kurimoto Quest costs $4.99 up front. BRAVE2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kurimoto Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BRAVE2 ships an update every 11 months, Kurimoto Quest every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BRAVE2 versus Kurimoto Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRAVE2Kurimoto Quest
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB77 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperU-WORKS incMario Ito

Customer experience

BRAVE2

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Kurimoto Quest

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BRAVE2

One-time1
  • FullVersion$1.99
None

Kurimoto Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BRAVE2 free?
BRAVE2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kurimoto Quest free?
Kurimoto Quest costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BRAVE2 or Kurimoto Quest have ads?
BRAVE2 shows ads; Kurimoto Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, BRAVE2 or Kurimoto Quest?
BRAVE2 ships an update every 11 months, and Kurimoto Quest every 11 days. Most recently, BRAVE2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Kurimoto Quest on October 25, 2026.

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