Welcome to our review of Blue Reflection: Second Light, a game that looks inspired by a famous RPG series but is actually a lot more like another!
“As the last summer day fades, all is illuminated.” With gorgeous translucent designs by Mel Kishida, as well as a story that depicts the youth of lifelike girls, based on a theme of human identity and bonding, a new title in the BLUE REFLECTION series is here!
Under a piercing blue sky, surrounded by crystal clear water, the sun scorched Ao Hoshizaki’s skin. Gazing at the summer scenery, it seemed as if the girl was left behind in a world that she had wandered into. At a school adrift in the distance, there lived three girls who had lost their memories. The only thing they could remember was their names. Ao, shrouded in confusion, begins to lead a strange communal life with the girls as they seek clues about a way to return to their original world.
One day, in this world where the school was surrounded by nothing but water, a path that led to new scenery suddenly appeared. At the end of the path was a mysterious location, where familiar things existed inexplicably. In order to grasp the situation, the girls decided to venture forward, but as soon as they took their first steps, they encountered a monster they had never seen before. But just when they thought things had become hopeless, the girls obtain a mysterious power. In a world that seemed to be trapped in summer, young girls have lost their memories.
If the girls solve the mystery, what will they obtain?
When you look at the videos out there promoting the game, Blue Reflection: Second Light resembles a Persona style game, similar artwork, turn based attacks and well, the feeling is all there. Sadly it is not a Persona Clone, but it is more like if you were to dress up all the characters in ultra cute clothes, you would get the next installment in the Atelier games. Obviously that is not a bad thing, Atelier, as niche as they can sometimes be, are still among the more valued RPG series in the crafting section out there.
Blue Reflection: Second Light is just a weird game to boot. It has a really interesting story, but how to say, it sometimes feels empty. Also those girls have really unrealistic measurements, even for a game. Ignoring the big busts and incredibly tight waists, ones that would even make Barbie jealous, there is luckily more attention given towards the story.
The fighting is your every day turn based RPG style, with the sole fact that you get bored rather quickly once you get the hang of it. I know this is a strange thing to say, heck, it makes very little sense in more than one way, but it just gets boring to keep doing the same thing over and over. Luckily the story keeps this one standing and though I may change my opinion deeper down the story, with the time invested in the game right now, this is just where I stand.
In conclusion, Blue Reflection: Second Light is a game that is fun to experience but boring to keep going at it. My score is purely based upon the storyline, without it, I doubt it would even get a 5 out of 10…
