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BLUE REFLECTION

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita • 2017

Should you play it?

A clear summer sky spreads over the Hoshinomiya Girls' High School. This story begins with the belated start of school life for Hinako Shirai, who has just recovered from a leg injury due to a tragic accident. The magical sisters Yuzu and Lime bestowed to her a special power to become a "Reflector".

What works
  • Beautiful art and character design
  • Excellent soundtrack
  • Emotional and character-driven story
  • Relaxing and soothing atmosphere
  • Unique magical girl theme
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive and easy combat
  • Limited exploration and dungeon variety
  • Poor english localization with typos
  • Technical issues with pc port
  • Overpriced dlc and base game

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BLUE REFLECTION: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Why this game works

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