


It’s going to be difficult to tire from combat in this game. Even if it does become overwhelming, the game’s auto-combat mode relieves you of two characters’ actions. The fast-paced combat is guaranteed to keep you on your toes and it’s not too tough to control all of the characters at once. Stack up on EP and unleash skills in exchange for it. Each character’s turn is determined by how fast they can build up EP during a match. Enemies are fought in a party of three members with one backup character. The real-time command-style battle system is where Blue Reflection: Second Light shines brightly. Traveling through the many areas of this game feels more of a laidback experience to appreciate the surroundings and mostly the music. There are a small number of areas where the possibility of getting stuck is high, but still may not take too long to find the answer. You won’t find any overly-complicated puzzles when playing this game. The majority of Heartlands to explore have been straightforward. Motion feels smooth and there are little to no performance hiccups while traversing the world or passing by the roaming enemies. It’s just what you’d expect from a game made by GUST and Koei Tecmo. The music helps exponentially with this, but movement also plays its part. The eerie-looking text in the overworld and the sound effects make for a unique feeling while exploring. One of the first things I noticed when starting my adventure was how relaxing it was to explore the Heartlands and collect items. It starts off a bit slow and can even be confusing if you have not played the first title however, it eventually becomes clearer. You’ll have to build up facilities and interact with other characters while awaiting the appearance of new areas to explore.

While the game does fit that bill in some aspects, it’s not afraid to get a little dark and interestingly twisted. If you’re looking for a happy-go-lucky magical slice of life adventure, Blue Reflection: Second Light wouldn’t fully deliver. These characters all have unique characteristics and it’s going to be an all-girl cast throughout the game. You will, of course, learn a lot about the characters who dwell in the school and build relationships with them. Get to the other side.Įach chapter of the game felt refreshing. Before I knew it and without playing the first game, it quickly grew on me. The majority of chapters in the game feel like character introductions however, it’s a lot more engaging than it sounds. It takes a chapter from the slice of life genre with deep, dark mysteries to unfold. Storyīlue Reflection: Second Light tells a story of a group of schoolgirls who are isolated on school grounds without their memory. A fresh set of characters await you to adventure off into the new world. While it’s unfortunately the first game isn’t on the Nintendo Switch, there’s no need to play it to get the grasp of its sequel. It’s the sequel to 2017’s Blue Reflection by developer Gust and publisher Koei Tecmo. Dungeon crawling, combat, and a dash of dating these core ingredients fuel what makes Blue Reflection: Second Light.
