Blue Reflection Quartet Reviews
Blue Reflection Quartet is a frustratingly uneven collection, with its stronger moments dragged down by two games that suffer from repetitive gameplay and disappointing writing. While there’s still plenty here for fans of the series to appreciate, half of the package simply doesn’t maintain the same level of quality or engagement. As a result, it’s a collection that feels firmly split down the middle.
Blue Reflection Quartet delivers two emotionally packed and solid JRPGs but Sun’s awful design and Ray’s barebones approach make the package hard to justify even to newcomers let alone longtime fans.
Blue Reflection Quartet is an impressive collection that goes surprisingly far in some areas while falling short in others. Blue Reflection is a good if flawed game that certainly could have used more comprehensive improvements, and the changes to Sun from the original gacha game go much further than I would’ve expected. Ray was admittedly not as good as I’d hoped, but I do appreciate that they made a new, albeit very short, game just for this compilation. The lack of inclusion of the existing DLC is also a slight letdown. In the end, Blue Reflection: Second Light is the star of this collection, and it brings with it all the titles that lead up to it and the context and character introductions they bring. Given that buying Quartet is cheaper than buying Second Light, which is already more than worth it at the higher price point, the inclusion of the other titles is icing on the cake.
Blue Reflection Quartet still adds up to a genuinely substantial package for anyone curious about a franchise that rarely gets this kind of spotlight, and it's easy to see why both longtime fans and newcomers keep pointing people toward picking it up.
With a dense story, improvements across all systems, and additional content, Blue Reflection Quartet is the definitive way to experience one of the most memorable RPG series of recent years.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
BLUE REFLECTION Quartet succeeds because it clings to the spirit of a special RPG series about empathy, friendship, and emotional strength.
Blue Reflection Quartet isn’t a perfect collection. The quality gap between entries is still clear, the first game shows its age, and the technical updates could have been more ambitious. Yet it’s probably the best way to discover one of Gust’s most overlooked series: it brings the whole narrative universe together with a level of respect for the originals that’s increasingly rare. It speaks first to longtime fans, but it may surprise newcomers too — provided they’re willing to slow down.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Blue Reflection Quartet is a recommended collection for anyone wishing to experience the best of the Blue Reflection universe, or simply looking for a turn-based JRPG with a strong narrative and style.
Review in Italian | Read full review
BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is a collection that is less than the sum of its parts, with the adaptations for Ray and Sun being extremely lackluster. Additionally, the new and improved visuals are still quite dated and also unimpressive from a performance standpoint, especially on the Switch 2. Despite its phenomenal audio design, which significantly elevates the experience and all its other elements, the collection feels more like a missed opportunity, much like its overall narrative that wasted its potential.
Blue Reflection Quartet is the definitive way to experience Gust's emotional JRPG saga, combining four heartfelt adventures with meaningful improvements, beautiful presentation and compelling character-driven storytelling.
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I am grateful for the existence of BLUE REFLECTION Quartet because, however flawed, it preserves worthwhile experiences that I had the chance to play. However, I wish the mediocre games making up this collection had received at least a third of the care and attention that Second Light did.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Gust’s games have improved significantly since this series’ inception—and while BLUE REFLECTION Quartet features games that aren’t particularly imaginative—those that enjoy good character stories, magical girls, and decent combat systems will find themselves home here in this hefty collection of RPGs. ∎
Blue Reflection isn’t some fancy JRPG series that everybody is tripping over themselves to worship at the altar of. It’s not Persona. And maybe that is the issue. The Blue Reflection series invokes many franchises some might look at as better when compared to it. I never found this to be an issue, though. There is a deep catharsis to be found in the halls of each of these schools, and somewhere it can hold a mirror up to your own trauma and make you feel seen. Blue Reflection is imperfect, and that’s just part of the reason it is so special.
Blue Reflection Quartet is a great way to experience the series. While Second Light truly steals the show, having the original game alongside the remake of Sun are really nice additions. Sadly Ray’s adaptation isn't anything to write home about and a few cuts were made to the original game, but those are small flaws in an otherwise enjoyable package.
For players who want to explore the world of RPGs more deeply, BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is a good option. Due to the amount of content included in the package, the collection offers dozens of hours of well-spent gameplay. Individually, however, the titles could have benefited from more new features.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is the definitive way to experience Gust's magical-girl RPG franchise. While not every entry reaches the same level of quality and some of the older games show their age through repetitive gameplay and slower pacing, the collection successfully preserves the entire saga in one package. The newly adapted versions of RAY and SUN, along with visual enhancements and quality-of-life improvements for the original releases, make this much more than a simple re-release. Whether you are discovering the series for the first time or returning to revisit its emotional stories, BLUE REFLECTION Quartet offers dozens of hours of heartfelt storytelling, memorable characters, and satisfying turn-based combat that make it an easy recommendation for JRPG fans.