Blue Reflection: Second Light

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  • Summary: Blue Reflection: Second Light follows the adventures of three students – Ao Hoshizaki, Kokoro Utsubo, and Yuki Kinjou – who find themselves transported to a mysterious floating academy, searching for clues to find their way back home, with only their names as memories. One day, a pathBlue Reflection: Second Light follows the adventures of three students – Ao Hoshizaki, Kokoro Utsubo, and Yuki Kinjou – who find themselves transported to a mysterious floating academy, searching for clues to find their way back home, with only their names as memories. One day, a path leading to a new land appears, but when the three protagonists set off to unravel the mystery, they’re met by a series of deadly monsters. By battling the fiendish creatures, they unlock unknown powers that only seem to deepen the cryptic nature of their surroundings. Throughout the adventure, the three friends cooperate and struggle to make their everyday-life as rich and as fun as possible. While spending every day trapped in this unknown world, the characters’ true feelings and personalities will be revealed, and as their bonds grow deeper, they will acquire new strengths and abilities. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Nintenderos
    Nov 9, 2021
    90
    Blue Reflection: Second Light is a good sequel. It improves many aspects of the original game while being entertaining and a cool JRPG. Despite a few shortcomings, any Gust fan will have a blast with it.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Nov 9, 2021
    90
    Blue Reflection: Second Light improves on almost every aspect of the original, with a mystery that feels more personal as the characters become closer. The relationship between the girls as they seek to discover why they were brought to this strange world is the star of the show; though the combat is fun, it is always a vehicle to get you more story rather than the driving force of the game. Second Light is a fantastic-looking anime adventure that you'll love, so long as you can accept that combat isn't the focus.
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Mar 7, 2022
    85
    If you enjoy cozy games, Second Light is a no-brainer to recommend; just don't go into it expecting anything demanding or super innovative. [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 73]
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  4. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 9, 2021
    80
    BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light is a surprisingly deep JRPG, both mechanics and story wise, without overwhelming the player in either area. The cast of characters are all unique and likeable, and alongside the interesting story, the attachment you gain for the cast aids you in your pursuit for answers. The battle system is fun and boss battles are especially tense. Despite the repetitiveness of some enemies, and the overuse of cutscenes, this is a great game that I’ll be diving back into the confirmed higher difficulty when released later this year.
  5. Pure Nintendo
    Nov 22, 2021
    75
    Although it falls just short of the similar (but more intricate) Atelier games, those who enjoyed them will be entertained by Blue Reflection: Second Light. The fun characters, moving story, and familiar (albeit lighter) crafting / battle systems typical of Gust games are a great way to fill the time while we await the release of Atelier Sophie 2.
  6. The Mako Reactor
    Nov 8, 2021
    75
    Despite visual cutbacks, Blue Reflection: Second Light on Nintendo Switch is a fine way to experience a very good and relaxing JRPG. The game itself has one annoying mechanic, but is still worth playing if you're a fan of Gust's output. Hopefully it does well enough to get a port of the original game for Nintendo Switch.
  7. Checkpoint Gaming
    Nov 29, 2021
    60
    Blue Reflection: Second Light is a fresh and emotionally engaging entry into the JRPG genre that shows a lot of promise but doesn’t quite manage to deliver. Gust proves that a game can juggle action, emotion, and story, but that’s not necessarily what Second Light manages to achieve. There are flashes of hope and excitement, and the game does manage to feel distinct in its genre, but it will take a little more polish for it to stand out from the rest.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11
  1. EThd
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    Blue Reflection 2 is a fantastic game just like the first game, rarely a RPG I would replay after finish but this is the exception
  2. Qhtu
    May 13, 2022
    10
    I didn't expect much but this blows away all the RPGs I've played this year. Fun combat with cool characters and music!
  4. lcja
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    If you like Persona definitely check out Blue Reflection Second Light as well. You don't need to play the first game to understand the storyIf you like Persona definitely check out Blue Reflection Second Light as well. You don't need to play the first game to understand the story but it does enhance the experiences of this masterful sequel.… Expand
  5. BlackFang
    Dec 11, 2021
    8
    Very very solid game, lots of cutscene and story, where you get to enjoy time with friends, something I wish I had. The combat mechanic isVery very solid game, lots of cutscene and story, where you get to enjoy time with friends, something I wish I had. The combat mechanic is unquiet to say the least, its like a turn base jrpg mix with final fantasy timer, its weird but I don't hate it at all. The only criticism, I have is for the New Game plus. You basically carry over all of your database and half of all talent point earn. No item, no level, nothing else. Some may think this is a good idea, but I would said at least give us a choice whatever we want it to be carry over or not, since I Love to collect stuff, I am the hoarding type and i love to grind my characters, so that put a wrench in everything.
    The replayability of this will solely relay on future DLC, since it reset you every time you start a new game plus. I have purchase the season pass so I am looking forward to see how good these new DLC they are when they release Jan 31, 2022.    … Expand
  6. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 16, 2021
    6
    OK, a very quick admission here that I don’t know much about the world of anime and that can make “getting” games like this one more of aOK, a very quick admission here that I don’t know much about the world of anime and that can make “getting” games like this one more of a challenge I think. The premise is definitely a bit unusual, with you playing the part of a young woman who has become stranded in a mysterious and isolated place with a few other young women, and the goal of the game is then to explore, develop relationships, craft helpful items, and occasionally battle some unusual monsters while trying to uncover what the hell is going on. Combat here is more “functional” than exciting, only occasionally feeling like a strategy is really required for success, so if you’re looking for satisfying battles to break up everything else you’ll be disappointed. If, however, you’re of the mind that the journey and relationships you build along the way are a bit more vital than the destination you may enjoy the slow progression as the characters get to know more about themselves and each other as they struggle in these unusual circumstances. Probably best matched for people already in this headspace, and not necessarily for a random gamer just looking for a cool RPG experience, it’s an acquired taste for sure but likely appealing to the right audience.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/11/mini-reviews-november-10th-edition.html    … Expand
  7. Nintendist
    Aug 1, 2022
    0
    this game is terrible. is not fun and its so so easy. i wish it has more challenges on gameplay
  8. Phuz
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    I'm just outright pissed off at this game. It's expensive too. I've played 45 minutes and already counting my losses.

    Don't get me wrong    I'm just outright pissed off at this game. It's expensive too. I've played 45 minutes and already counting my losses.

    Don't get me wrong here, anime girls are great but when the characters look like 12 year olds and sound even younger, it is not great.

    Almost every scene the camera starts at the ass, legs, or **** It is a school setting but these don't look like college girls. They look like children just out of primary school but with big ****.

    I am currently playing Sakura Wars on my PS4 and that has fanservice overload but it is legal at least. They all look like page 3/glamour model sort of age. Blue Reflection is cartoon paedophilia. Who the **** is seeing these games and saying yeah this is good, sexualising minors and then publishing it. Well I'm pretty sure if I check the game case I will find out and I won't be buying any of their **** ever again.

    I am not some prude that doesn't like sex, or porn, or even hentai. I just really don't like that they have done it with characters that if converted from digiworld in to real people, would be 12 years old at best.

    Looking past this paedo **** the story was a straight up Persona 5 copy. App appears on phone, can't delete, transport to new world because of app. For the record Persona is hugely over rated too.

    Shame because the OST and colour pallette seemed quite nice.

    I just bought 7 games this and Caligula 2 for Switch, Trails of Cold Steel, Sakura Wars and Kena for PS4, Xenoblade X for WiiU and FE Awakening for 3DS and barring one that I haven't played yet (ToCS), this is the worst. Like the others are all good. Some outright masterpieces, so there is a list of random alternatives that are all better choices. You're welcome.    … Expand

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