Blue Reflection: Second Light Reviews
With Blue Reflection: Second Light, Gust has chosen to expand and to revolutionize the good features of the first chapter, showing to strongly believe in this franchise.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Blue Reflection: Second Light does a lot of things right. If you don't mind some slight balance issues then the characters and mechanics should keep you interested the entire game through.
From initial impressions, I admittedly didn’t have much faith in this game, and how the premise would grab me. However I did find that the more time I spent, and the more I explored it, was more than I thought. Blue Reflection: Second Light is rough around the edges in the graphics department, but makes up with everything else for a trade-off.
Blue Reflection: Second Light is a relaxing RPG with great combat and characters that will pull you through to the ending.
Within the limitations common to Gust's games, Second Light demonstrates the developers' care in creating the most enjoyable title possible. It's a game that its individual aspects can all be considered good or great, but never earning a difference to be called excellent. It's certainly a memorable experience for its battle system and and the casual conversations with each character on this summer vacation adventure, and one that I would certainly recommend to those who are already familiar with the developer's games.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
For fans of the original game, Blue Reflection: Second Light is a must-play, with yet another engrossing story and some meaningful gameplay enhancements. But even those who haven’t played the original may want to delve into this sequel if they’re into emotionally-charged JRPGs that dare to experiment a little. This is a more serious affair from Gust, with some touching moments as pasts are revealed and new relationships are formed. And with its energetic battle system that keeps you on your toes, it’s captivating from beginning to end.
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.
A great continuation of the jRPG from four years ago in school climates and magical girl. It is a pity that it was released so late. Nevertheless, I will accept the third part with open arms.
Review in Polish | Read full review
There’s not much else I can say about Blue Reflection: Second Light. I often say that the original Blue Reflection is the most beautiful game. I say that because while it obviously didn’t compare to the AAA-blockbusters in terms of the money that has been thrown at it, the art direction was so pitch-perfect and downright beautiful that the technical limitations were irrelevant. Second Light clearly had a bigger budget and made the most of that to present a more refined and confident take on the Blue Reflection vision. The story is a vibrant, the JRPG action is classical and engaging, and the aesthetics are pristine. Getting something this wholesome and pure is a rare treat in an industry obsessed with hard and serious storytelling and adult themes, and I strongly suspect that, just like the original Blue Reflection, I’m not going to be able to get Second Light out of my mind for years to come.
Blue Reflection: Second Light is an absolute triumph. And the sad thing is, if the first game is anything to go by, it’s likely to be all but ignored by a good 90% of the game-playing public and media alike.
Blue Reflection: Second Light is an improvement upon the first game, following a group of schoolgirls looking for a way back home while fighting evil monsters.
I'm thoroughly impressed at how much better of a game Blue Reflection: Second Light is when you compare it to the first game. In fact, it's so good that I kind of feel mean for disliking the original as much as I did. Here's hoping for a Third Light!
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The thought-provoking narrative and surreal worlds found in Blue Reflection: Second Light are sure to captivate at first, but the charm fades over time.
Blue Reflection: Second Light is a narrative-driven role-playing game where a group of schoolgirls get transferred into an unknown world and must fight demons. Was this otherworldly experience truly out of this world? Find out in this Rapid Review.
Blue Reflection: Second Light is a marvelous JRPG experience that draws parallels with Gust’s major works and which brings its players a captivating plot, a fantastic soundtrack, a wide cast of characters and an addictive combat system. Thanks to the way every element fits together, Second Light does a stellar job at holding plot and characters together, and fans of JRPGs will find a wealth of content to explore.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Blue Reflection: Second Light is an amazing effort for a different JRPG, which combines past and present in the combat system with mastery, as well as additional mechanisms such as School Development and Bonding through the Dates.
Review in Greek | Read full review
Blue Reflection: Second Light is a step forward for the franchise and one that excels at showing off its unique take on storytelling and solid gameplay.
While the original Blue Reflection had some notable flaws, I always hoped it would someday get a sequel, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Blue Reflection: Second Light might not be as unique in some respects, but it’s a much stronger game overall and an excellent addition to this series.
lue Reflection: Second Light, which is essentially Blue Reflection 2, is a game of many mysteries. Why did Ao and a number of other girls wake up to find themselves in a deserted school? Where are they? What caused them to lose their memories? How is it that some young women can turn into magical girls called Reflectors? While the players possess as little insight as them (unless they played or watched previous Blue Reflection stories), Gust’s latest is good at doling things out in a surprisingly relaxed way.