Speaking of, that mechanic comes straight out of the Atelier franchise. From the not-so-popular fetch quests to cooking, annihilating odd atrocities, and again, crafting. There are extra events to trigger while frolicking with a specific girl, too, but through testing, those seem like padding disguised as character development – appreciated, but they quickly grt tedious.īecause of the JRPG flavouring, it’s inevitable to encounter sidequests, so expect plenty to do here. Based on the response selected, a reasonable reaction nets you a higher output of points, while a bad one results in an inconsequential outcome. Some options are perverted, but most are sweet gestures. So, I highly suggest getting to know your “classmates.” Now, this is where the creepy factor slithers in as there are opportunities to choose what to say. They serve a purpose, and that purpose is gaining Talent Points that are then used to buy abilities, permanent stat increases, and crafting perks. See, these aren’t there just to offer up extra exposition. Before I get into it, however, let’s revisit the dates. Because they’re building things.īlue Reflection: Second Light has a good amount of intricacies that help make for entertaining gameplay. These girls are getting ready to do some pounding. I never did burst into laughter, but I certainly had hearty chuckles. The superb voices helped, too, and because of the stellar inflection, cadence was rarely absent. At times, it was like watching an anime due to their exaggerated body language. I’d eagerly enjoy the excellent banter and facial expressions. Instead of genuinely upsetting me, it had the opposite effect, hooking me. Sure, it adds angst to the plot, but despite that, it maintains a welcoming feel. Fortunately, I don’t foresee this ever being troublesome. While never fully exploring the ramifications in disturbing detail, it’s still a contrast to the softer side of Blue Reflection: Second Light. It touches on lesser themes such as bullying and pushing loved ones away, but then it delves into heavier topics like exploiting children. The game does imply lesbian situations, but those appear more like playfulness between close friends instead of romantic connections.Īpart from cozy dialogue, there’s the surprisingly dark subject matter. It’s awkward and yet charming in its reliability. Yup, this includes a bit of fan service, but it’s not gratuitous and comes off as high-school flirting. For example, girls approach you at random intervals during the plot, sporadic interactions cement relations, and there’s dating. Simply put, there’s a lot of reading about frivolous detail and if you don’t care for fleshed-out characters, expect the tedium to creep in – discussions happen regularly. As a byproduct, there’s a hefty amount of slice-of-life elements that can prove quite tiresome to some. Blue Reflection: Second Light is a telenovela – a soap opera that depicts the companionship between the Ao (the main character) and the others. Now, what I suspect to be divisive is the way the story unfolds. Meet Rena – she has had it with your shenanigans. The narrative here is the epitome of feel-good wholesomeness, and watching their conversations left me content – it was quaint. She, specifically, had me smiling more times than I care to admit. What truly stood out though, is the individuality of these teenagers they’re all unique, from the girl with an unhealthy addiction to food to another that’s quirky. I couldn’t help but feel an adequate connection to everyone. Regardless, all this contributed to adding that little sprinkle of realism to immerse the player into the in-game universe. One of them even shows resistance to the idea, although pretty flimsily. Bonds and relationships develop right before our eyes. We witness this group of girls band together, despite the inability to remember a thing about themselves. As more came to light, my intrigue grew further because I had to know what happened next, and that, my friends, is an investment due to a good story.Īnother cliché utilized is most prevalent in anime – the power of friendship. I was enthralled every minute I’d put in, curious of the next reveal. And let me tell you, the mystery is bloody fantastic.
Throughout the adventure, I was journeying to uncover everyone’s memories and unravel the mystery behind this world. Neither of them can recall their past or why they woke up in a school that is not only surrounded by water, but isolated from reality. On the contrary, as it’s the supporting cast that suffers. You see, the playable character isn’t afflicted by it at all. The most predominant one of the bunch is amnesia, which holds firm here, albeit with a twist. JRPGs have a subset of tropes that the literary aspect often chooses from. Okay, so there may be some pervertedness, but isn’t that to be expected?
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