Blue Reflection

1. pichuscute

   Mar 15, 2021

   10

   Conclusion from my larger, full review:
   
   Blue Reflection is the most heart I've seen from a video game. It's gorgeous in every way a videoConclusion from my larger, full review:
   
   Blue Reflection is the most heart I've seen from a video game. It's gorgeous in every way a video game can be and deeply personally impacted me. The combat was engaging and fun, the characters were a joy to meet and grow with, the world was awe-inspiring to explore, and the OST melted my heart while I listened. If it at all looks interesting to you (if you're a fan of slice-of-life anime, Sailor Moon, emotional experiences in games, turn-based JRPGS, etc.), I strongly recommend giving it a try. This game doesn't deserve to fall on deaf ears for no reason other than because no one was willing to listen.
   
   I can safely say after playing it to 100% completion that its solidified itself as not only a great JRPG and not only as a deeply emotional experience, but also as a close contender for my favorite video game and a modern masterpiece.… Expand

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2. MysteriousUser

   Oct 12, 2018

   10

   Ein rundum gelungenes Spiel mit schöner Grafik, einer etwas anderen Story und gutem Game play, welches mich schon von Anfang an begeisterte.Ein rundum gelungenes Spiel mit schöner Grafik, einer etwas anderen Story und gutem Game play, welches mich schon von Anfang an begeisterte. Die Story hätte etwas besser sein können (z. B. ein bisschen detaillierter und umfangreicher) , dennoch würde ich mich sehr über eine Fortsetzung freuen.… Expand

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4. umichuu

   Dec 20, 2017

   10

   Probably the most gorgeous game I've experienced to date. The design factor is stunning.
   The story is rather "slice-of-life". If that isn'tProbably the most gorgeous game I've experienced to date. The design factor is stunning.
   The story is rather "slice-of-life". If that isn't your cup of tea, you may find this game boring. Otherwise, it is a beautiful, enthralling experience.… Expand

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5. Kai82

   Nov 10, 2021

   8

   I would describe this RPG as a mixture of Persona with magical girls and Grandia. It might not be one of the best RPGs of all times but won meI would describe this RPG as a mixture of Persona with magical girls and Grandia. It might not be one of the best RPGs of all times but won me over in the end. Be warned the game is no AAA production but the developer Gust has put a lot of efforts in the game. I will go into details later in the review. It is the story of the teenager Hinako Shirai. She was a great ballerina but had an accident approx a year before the events of the game that injured her leg. She recovered enough to live a normal life but cant do ballet anymore as her leg cant sustain the strain. As she goes to the Hoshinomiya Girls High School as any other day she meets the sisters Yuzuki and Lime who told her that she is more than it seems and has the power of a Reflector. This means saving the world from a menace normal people do not know exists or can see and balancing the emotions of the people. I end it here with the set up. The story is enjoyable. It may start a bit slower but you get more interesting characters, their interactions, developments, and at the end it gets intense and emotional (The good way). I like the cast. Be it the main characters Hinako, Yuzuki and Lime who work great together or the side characters like Yuri, Mao, Kei, Ako, Rin, Sanae, Sarasa, Rika, Kaori, Chihiro, Fumio and Shihori. All are enjoyably and have their own personality, problems, development and story arc. Might be a bit to cliche at some times but they work well and I was invested in them. I must mention that they do use fan service in some scenes but it is not that explicit and not a reason I liked the game. I am not sure if this is a trope with magical girl related media and with that on a to do list. The gameplay is divided in RPG and daily life parts like the Persona games but on a smaller level. You can chose on a limited level who to spend time with, which quest to solve, what answers to give and some other things like how to end your day. It is a bit slice of life in an all girls school while protecting the world. You meet new characters, solve issues and problems while the main plot advances. The game focus on emotions, bonds strengthen your characters and strong emotions create fragments you can use for benefits. The battles follow a Grandia like battle system. You have a bar that shows all characters (left your party and right the enemies). When someone reaches the middle it is their turn. This has some depth as some attacks push back, some abilities let you advance or hasten your progress and there are paralyzing abilities. Also heavier attacks let you start further behind on the bar for your next turn as regular attacks would do. The level up is different from other RPGs. Enemies don't give experience. You level up by forming bonds and solving special quests. There you get an ability point that can be spend on the attack, defense, support or tech branch. Each one has different level up bonuses and abilities. Don't be worried as each branch levels up all stats but in different amounts. For example attack gets more attack power than defense but less MP than support or tech. It is always displayed for comparison. At intervals you get new abilities (Also displayed and mostly each 5 levels of a branch) and some are unlocked automatically. Be warned that it is a game where you won be able to learn everything. There are of cause mini games like a Tamagotchi style add on, chats and a crafting system. Also you unlock new things as you progress through the story some by sidequests by the way. Overall I enjoyed the battle system and gameplay but it will not end on my top 10 RPG games of all times list. Now to the presentation. The graphic except the art style is not that good. Especially the dungeons look like a former generation game. Because it is not AA developer I will not rant or blame then. The soundtrack is really nice and I enjoyed a lot of tracks. I have some negatives too. The gameplay can be a bit repetitive, the dungeons are really small and the loading times are for PS4 standards a bit to long. To clarify: I noticed them to be longer in comparison to many games but must never wait for minutes. My main complain would be the battle against normal enemies. Those took often longer than needed. It took me until chapter 6 until I had abilities that can wipe out weaker standard enemies in one strike. Again to clarify: Don't confuse this with too difficult. I mean that it took too long without being challenged or facing defeat. In total I will say these will not decrease my experience that much. Overall it was a nice game and enjoyable. I will definitely buy the sequel. Might not be the best RPG of all time but worth my time.… Expand

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6. SplitMind

   Jul 2, 2018

   7

   Whilst not a fantastic game, the RPG elements and battle system are actually pretty good.
   
   The combat system is turn-based but you can useWhilst not a fantastic game, the RPG elements and battle system are actually pretty good.
   
   The combat system is turn-based but you can use knockback attacks to delay your enemies' turns, which a lot of the battle can boil down to, making it a tad protracted and repetitive.
   
   Where the game grated on me most was when outside of the Common (where battles take place). The tasks you are assigned to do in the high school are very mundane and interactions with characters are slow and repetitive. I found the dialogue quite immature, but then again it is set in a high school.
   
   I'm not usually a stickler for graphics, but I couldn't help but notice some severe framerate drops in this game, making it quite smooth and fluid one moment, but jerky and stuttering the next. These are anime-style graphics to begin with, so it's not like they're a challenge on the PS4's processor system.
   
   Overall, the game is more fan service than anything. Five minutes into it and the protagonist gets shoved into a river, making her underwear visible through her school uniform. That pretty much sums it up.… Expand

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7. Prrgangsta

   Sep 26, 2017

   6

   After playing this for several hours I have to say that I am kind of disappointed in this game. Blue Reflection is a game that tries hard toAfter playing this for several hours I have to say that I am kind of disappointed in this game. Blue Reflection is a game that tries hard to be a little bit like Persona but falls flat on its face.
   
   The world of Common is a beautiful and bright setting for this game and the soundtrack is pretty good too. Sadly these things are the only things I liked about the game. The area you will be spending the most time is the school area where you can talk to other classmates to strengthen your character.
   
   Battles in the Common do not yield you any EXP so talking to the other classmates and getting their emotion fragments give you growth points which is used to level up your character. This is an interesting way to strengthen a character but I would much rather battles do that. The battles are not all that difficult and are easy to get through and after each one your health and energy is replenished to full making it even easier between battles. The Common is easy to traverse since it is usually a small area.
   
   The game's characters feel real in the sense they are regular school girls going through everyday issues while your character is coming to terms that she has joined a magical girl group.
   
   The game is a good pick up for those into the magical girl genre but it feels like a jrpg that wants to hold my hand through the entire game with how easy it is.… Expand

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8. OrionHamake

   Oct 13, 2017

   0

   This game is just bad. Firstly, it has a lot more cutscene than gameplay, but that's not such a big problem for me as I've always given a lotThis game is just bad. Firstly, it has a lot more cutscene than gameplay, but that's not such a big problem for me as I've always given a lot of priority to the plot. The problem is that the story is very boring, the first hour is just girls talking about stupid problems like getting a boyfriend, like other boring things and you needing to solve them. The story comes down to stupid things like this without any real drama or plot twist.
   
   The game's fighting is horrible. I do not know why, but the combat turn system in this game is annoying as hell, although I was ok with other turn-based games like Atelier Sophie.
   
   The graphics are pretty ugly, it looks like a smartphone game. The animations look like they were made in a hurry and without any care. The characters' hair constantly floating in the air and they move so robotically .
   
   I do not recommend this game even in promotion sale. 0/10… Expand

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