PLAYED LATELY - I couldn't put this game down.

[@ircha]

Go to www.casetify.com/ircha today to get 15% off your new Switch accessories!

[@moescredriver5486]

Italia is atelier in Swedish?!?!?

[@ircha]

@@moescredriver5486 Swedish? No I don't think so 😛😁

[@moescredriver5486]

@@ircha 😂 thanks for answering, I love your reviews

[@gargant9057]

Ircha, if you like mystery based story, please please try out Danganronpa series and make a review about them please! If you can make let’s play it’d be better!

[@saira17]

I was going to pass on Blue Reflection, but changed my mind after your review. Went ahead and put it on my Wishlist. Your recommendations are always fair and really informative, thank you! Edited to say: Picked up Mary Skelter 2 on sale last week and really enjoying my time with it. Recommended to anyone on the fence about it.

[@imposs8101]

After seeing how expensive they first Blue Reflection game is I made sure to get Second Light as soon as it came out. I also have Mary Skelter both on ps vita and all 3 games for the Switch. That collector's edition looks very nice, kinda wish I had gotten that one instead of the regular edition. Congratulations on all of your subscribers, you deserve it because your videos are great.

[@ircha]

Thank you ❤️ I'm playing Mary Skelter Finale now. What do you think of the series? Do you have a favorite Mary Skelter? 😁

[@koxame]

Glad blue reflection got the Ircha Gaming approval ❤️ “Atelier Ao: The blue reflection and the second light” 😂

[@lioneldelorme7481]

I played the first Blue Reflection, and actually did enjoy it despite it being a bit repetitive and slow. It's not a very long game. My clear save file shows 46 hours, but about 10 of that is just sitting around on menu screens as I had a 2 year old at the time (she's 6 now) getting into everything. I also wasted a couple of hours getting a trophy (the one where you have to raise a monster and revert it back or something like that). Haven't played much into the second, but I can already notice the difference, Second light has more to do, and that's just the first 4 hours.

[@Ephesians-6-12.]

There is a demo of Blue Reflection out if you all wanna try before you buy.

[@GrubKiller436]

I've never played an Atelier game but it's always so cozy listening to you explain them. Actually now I think the Atelier aesthetic reminds me of you. Perhaps they should make an Atelier Ircha game.

[@ircha]

I've heard that before 😁👍 Atelier Ircha should be a game omg. 😜👍

[@tinahoefs1455]

I would play it :)

[@durrcodurr]

Recently, after seeing your review of the Atelier Mysterious Trilogy DX edition, I bought it, and have begun playing Atelier Sophie. OMG, this game gets better by the hour (even though the graphics of the environments aren't that good). After months of not wanting to play any games, Atelier Sophie got me hooked. :) -- Thanks for your review of Blue Reflection Second Light, I have the first game on PS4 and the second one seems to be so much better, I'll definitely want to try it. :)

[@stricknine6130]

I played the first Blue Reflection and liked it and I'm liking this one too. Biggest difference between the two is setting. In the first game you actually go to school and class similar to Persona. I wish they would port the first one to Switch I have it on PS4 but would love to replay it in handheld. Thanks for the review. 😁

[@Sardonic_Zee]

I love this video! I will say, Blue Reflection 2 is leagues better than the first. It has better story, pacing, combat, crafting.. etc. the first felt unpolished and borderline boring.. but the 2nd like you said is very Ryza like and I love it☺️

[@ircha]

Glad you enjoyed it 😍 I've started the first Blue Reflection on PS4 and I completely agree, they improved on everything with the 2nd and game by far!

[@d-pooly79]

Hinako (Hina/Shirai Hinako) who joins the party shortly into the game, is actually the protagonist of the first game 'Blue reflection'. In fact Hina, Yuzu and Lime, are all from the first game which takes place one year before second light, and yup....... in a school setting lol

[@yakumorisuke9403]

Every time I see one of your videos I think 'Ircha must be running out of pretty ways to do her hair, she can't have many other ways to do it that look amazing' and then you go and disprove me again. Love the long curls! And thanks for the new review - I have recently bought and played both My Time at Portia and Rune Factory 4 on your recommendation and loved both. Currently buying Ryza 1 as it's on sale, and as it is another of your suggestions, I am sure I will love it too!!

[@Becktastic01]

Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars sounds like the type of game you can enjoy if you want to play idly and just grind and play similar missions, it's not going to be popular with everyone but I have to say I like the sound of it. No stress, no need to press forward too often, just relax and play as your favourite characters. I already play a similar game and I ended up playing for than 1000 hours. This is for me like mobile games are for other ppl. Also I got the demo for Blue Reflection 2 and def can't wait to try it. Mary Skelter series... hmmm maybe.

[@xtranathor8143]

As an absolutely huge Senran Kagura fan, I'm excited to see it appear on your channel! Too bad about the recommendation :( As exciting as the crossover game is, I am disappointed that it felt like not as much effort went into making it as good as a pure Nep or SK game. I'm intrigued by Blue Reflection, so I'll keep an eye out for that!

[@Pocket_Fox]

Switch Etrian Odyssey WHEN?! Sorry, the Mary Skelter section triggered me a bit, lol. I'm a build crafting nerd and all I want is a HD Etrian Odyssey. :( I'm really beginning to appreciate my DS and 3DS libraries more than ever these days. There are some real gems in there.

[@philosophyoftrucking]

Irene, you're certainly up there with the greats like Happy Console Gamer and Classic Gaming Quarterly. Your content helps and entertains other gamers. Keep up the great work.

[@countryboyred]

Upon purchasing and playing through some of Blue Reflection 2, I’m very pleased with it so far. It is a very relaxing game, is slice of life, and the girls have good relationships and character development. I’ve never played a Gust game before but this one surprised me, and I’m only about a few hours in. Also the Switch version runs fine docked.

[@charlestrudel8308]

Also, for mary skelter, Marchen are the german name for FairyTales... yup, where the Fairytales comes from... Alice, Thumbelina, Sleeping beauty, Snow White, Red reding hood, see a pattern there? Read the visual novel of the first two games inside of Final to find out. (or play the second game before the first, to find out, and yes, in that order XD)

[@JohnRambo1947-July-6th]

I want Atelier Iris and Mana Khemia story type games back.

[@Terranigma23]

Same 😭

[@PikaLink91]

Mary Skelter 2 is on sale on the eShop and I have long considered it, but from the screenshots I’ve seen the characters look all the same.

[@DNAngel666]

I just recently finished YS VIII and happy to check out Blue Reflection Second Light. The limited edition is a great catch because of those books. Hopefully I could get one in my country. Thanks for your recommendations. Cheers!

[@Fiveyin]

Gonna have to give Blue reflection try after this. I was a gust fan from the Ar tenelico days and was sad that they never released another one after Koei brought them. Lets see if blue reflection fills that void.

[@anthonywheeler2082]

I love the art style for the Mary Skelter series. They look like such interesting games. I just got a Switch so I'm always looking for new games for the system.

[@peachiepao942]

They are so fun! It is the first "1st person dungeon crawler" I've ever played, and still my favorite 💖

[@vagabundorkchaosmagick-use2898]

Now that you mention it, I would really like a game where your characters could interact with each other and other NPCs using a MySpace clone! And thanks to you, now I want to play Blue Reflection (the new one anyway).

[@ToolShopGuy]

I grew up playing jrpgs, but now they're just not my style anymore, I'm more into action and roguelike games. But I love watching your videos! You could read from the dictionary and I would still watch

[@TrvisXXIII]

Complete opposite for me, played everything besides what I love now lol it’s the only genre I can enjoy honestly

[@dun0790]

Dont like roguelites but same loved rpgs growing up now i find then hard to get into for some reason

[@Dave-yc2ql]

I found both blue reflection games relaxing to play. The music and graphics were spot on and enjoyed my experience with them.

[@januarythird5854]

I've reached chapter 10 in Blue Reflection Second Light. I'm on "The Suspicious Ones" stealth mode quest. I'm in the fear zone and I'm rage quitting. I hope I don't need that quest for anything, I'm moving on. Love the game tho. Im not sure if I want to replay it... So many dates and sudden dates cut scenes

[@GrubKiller436]

Those books/novels are so beautiful. Wish more games had stuff like that cause I like reading.

[@ircha]

Yeah they're beautiful 👌

[@feeamerie5011]

I love Blue Reflection - it’s one of my favourite Gust games - so I can’t wait to get the sequel. I’m only half way in to Mary Skelter 1 on Switch but have 2 and 3 ready to follow. Neptunia Spin-offs are not as good anymore. Where’s the Switch port for HyperDevotion Black please Compile Heart! (And Trinity Universe please)

[@ircha]

Nice stuff! 😍 Yeah Hyperdevotion Noire was GOOD!

[@hourglass7010]

I played Atelier Iris on ps2 years ago. So I was deciding which new Atelier game to try, and I found your channel. I decided to get Atelier Sophie 2. It's so beautiful. I love it. Thinking about buying Iris again for my ps2 though. Been playing star ocean the second story on it.

[@orest_4thhorseman]

Love mary skelter series. I got platinum on the first on on PsVita, and mary skelter 2 was one of the reasons i bought a switch. I wish the switch had more drpg's since its probably my fav genre. Also im really glad to have found your channel, its awesome to see a true fan talk about games

[@ircha]

I played Mary Skelter all night, I find it so addicting! Can't put it down haha. Glad to have you here! 😍

[@Mac_Omegaly]

It's so sad there is such a treasure of these DCRPG's in Japanese. I certainly haven't forgotten that ATLUS promised to bring Ettrian Oddyssy to the switch... But their dev team was split in two with half of the team leaving Sega when put on assistant mode for SEGA's mobile games department projects. EO might have not stood much of a chance on Switch, but I would have bought it.

[@OrchidRose83]

I wasn't going to bother with Blue Reflection but hearing it's similar to Ryza from your review is making me want to check it out. Plus I also enjoy mysterious plots. I liked Neptunia xSenran Kagura's game play because I love ninjas and the Neptunia series. But it should have a new game plus and additional content, besides the over challenging post-game tasks.

[@revengeofthesynth5430]

Ircha I have a game recommendation that might be up your alley, I learned about it from Mack on his Worth a Buy channel, and just saw it on sale for $4 on Switch... called FAR: Lone Sails. It's a chill game where you push this big steam powered machine across a desolate land, kinda have to see it to get it but with you always saying you like chill games to wind down with, this is a great little quick one

[@WhatAHorribleNight]

Great reviews, thanks for sharing. For sure, a good mystery-driven game is always a winner. Have you played the Danganronpa games? More like visual novels, but def way more interactive than the average VN. Anyway, the mysteries in all 3 of the main series games were riveting. I recommend at least trying the first one if you haven't already!

[@ircha]

Do I need to play the first one first? Are the stories related? 😍

[@WhatAHorribleNight]

@@ircha The first two are related. The third is kind of related. But definitely start with the first one. If you enjoy it, then it'll make you want to play the second. I'm pretty sure they just released the collection on the Switch, too.

[@blackenedheart9592]

The first blue reflection was a great game. If you like magical girls and turn based battles and a persona kinda like setting. I loved it. I wish they'd rerelease it on the switch

[@jereldeleon8358]

If you liked Atelier Ryza combat system and stories maybe you should try the Grandia 1 and 2 Maybe even Lunar 1 and 2.

[@nealm2562]

I don't think jrpgs are really my thing, but I always enjoy your reviews. I find jrpgs interesting and like seeing them. I always appreciate an Ircha review!

[@MrJvchef]

I’ve been looking out for a decent screen protector for my new Oled. Thanks for the heads up and your code, just ordered mine!!

[@callme_Sweetpea]

Som svensk så älskar jag att man hör element av din norsk när du snackar engelska 😊 Norsk har så fin melodi 😍

[@ircha]

Tack! 😍 I love Swedish too 😁

[@Amadeus_]

Blue Reflection is a wonderful series. Unfortunately, I'm seeing physical copies selling out at an alarming rate in Canada. It's going to become harder and harder to track a copy down.

[@cozybones]

When you said "mysterious" I thought of Ys8 before you even said it😂 Great video, love all the gameplay you showed and appreciate your honesty on games you didn't like as much!

[@1984-f5x]

Thanx for the recommendation for Mary Skelter. Been looking for a Dungeon Crawler for my Switch.

[@ircha]

I'm enjoying Mary Skelter Finale as we speak! 😍 😁😁👍 Playing now

[@bdel80]

I assume you tried Diablo 3 too?

[@holy9781]

I discovered you after your eric collaboration.love your channel and I really love how much u appreciate the atelier series

[@Ivynoir404]

You read my mind! was wondering if you ever tryed the blue reflection games and here we are, I just bought the first one on steam cause the outfits look so cute (specially in maxed out graphics)

[@justanotherpersononyoutube665]

Blue reflection 2 is such a phenomenal game. The characters, the story, the scenery, everything about the game is great. Even if I was hoping for Uta to go insane and be the true final boss, for the people that barely start the game you'll understand later. Amazing review, as always, keep up the great work. Really looking forward to seeing your review on atelier Sophie 2 when it finally released, even if the mysterious trilogy was.... my least favorite out of all 3 trilogies.

[@ircha]

I will 100% review Sophie 2, can't wait! ❤️❤️

[@ViolinChick5]

I 100% trust your judgment, Irene, so I just ordered Blue Reflection: Second Light from Best Buy. Should I play the first game before Second Light, or does it not matter? Hopefully the first game is available digitally because wow the physical versions are expensive on ebay!

[@rawr02009]

No need to play the first

[@ircha]

No need to play the first one 😉 but if you could find it on a good sale it could be fun to see how the series started 👍

[@JoiskiMe]

Jeg har ikke spilt så veldig mange JRPG men mysteriet i Blue Reflection gjør meg nysgjerrig. Jeg må nesten sjekke den ut !

[@agathawinters3383]

I'm glad I discovered your channel. Your reviews are very good and we share the same love of Atelier and Neptunia games. I look forward to more from you. Keep up the delightful work :)

[@S_Hyde]

I've been dying to get into Mary Skelter, too bad my backlog makes it hard to justify getting adding 3 more RPGs, Specially with SMTV releasing recently. It's sad to see how downhill the Senran Kagura series has gone over time, mostly at fault with Sony being Sony and one of the developers being bought by a chinese company (from what I've heard).

[@silla42]

2 more games for my wishlist lol! I had passed over them before but now you’ve got me interested. Thanks for covering them. And that collector’s edition looks awesome 😍

[@femtrooper]

Major hype for this game! I asked for it for Christmas so I’m excited to play it next year!

[@ircha]

I hope you'll love it 😘👍

[@TowerBooks3192]

As tempting as it is, I do want to give Koei techmo my money but man those costume DLC packs just get too absurd and most games cost close to $200 here in Australia just to get the game plus all DLCs. It breaks my heart to skip the Atelier series especially when Ryza looked interesting.

[@honeybear4683]

You're making me want to buy all these games... AGAIN! 😂💙Thank you for the great video!!

[@ircha]

Aw thank you so much 😁

[@PikaLink91]

I picked up the first game on PS4 out of curiousity but haven’t come around to play it. Also, I’m pretty sure the main character in Second Light “Ao” is meant to be the Japanese word for blue, which is pronounced Ar-o not Ay-o ;-) just FYI…

[@ircha]

I didn't know that 😁👍 aro!

[@GaminRage]

I got the blue reflection demo and really liked it.👍🏼👍🏼 It looks like the mary skelter games is the kind of dungeon crawler that I really like (the 1st person, grid-based variety). 😄 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@jonunciate7018]

I was actually curious about Mary skelter. Looks interesting.

[@PloysMaw]

I've been on the fence with the Mary Skelter series for a while and I was going to pick up this Collectors Edition. But the thing is... as it turns out the game has been Refused Classification in my country. :( At least I can still get the 1st and 2nd game, which I picked up on the Switch with the current E-shop sale. It's been a blast so far. I'm so hype for 'Blue Reflection Second Light' my Special Collection Box version of the game is still on it's way; I can't wait to dive in. Loved the 1st game so much.

[@ircha]

Wow nice! I recently started the first game now ❤️ 👍 though I can definitely tell that Second Light brought a ton of improvements. I enjoy Mary Skelter a ton too 😁😇

[@PloysMaw]

@@ircha I'll be the first to admit that 'Blue Reflection' had some issues. The visuals, music and characters are what makes it great. For both Blue Reflection games Playasia has physical copies of their soundtracks for sale; I got Second Light's OST for a gift and the 1st games one, is on it's way.

[@EvelynQKelly]

Getting blue reflections for Christmas now! Thanks for the recommendation 💜

[@ircha]

It's goood!

[@charlestrudel8308]

Ok, the first blue reflection doesnt have the same gameplay than ryza and the Atelier games... but it does have the same feels. The first game is more a drama instead of a mystery.

[@maryamadel3448]

Congratulations on reaching 71k subscribers 👸🏻🌷🎉

[@michaelbell75]

Just got into JRPGs, thanks. Liked and subscribed!

[@segagirladventurespico]

Wasnt sure about blue reflection but it looks good im watching it on Amazon:) i noticed a few games on sale tks for the video

[@GhostofCerberus]

The ultimate edition all dlc I got on sale for 50, that was after taxes.

[@TheChief506]

I wonder what are your thoughts on the Senran Kagura games?

[@peterr765]

Love me some gust. Really miss Mana Khemia.

[@joilynnloner897]

Oh my i'm gonna buy blue reflection cause you recommend it 🥰 i dont know about that game lol.. And also i'm going to check that case, it's cute heheh.

[@ircha]

I knew nothing either going into it! It was so exciting!! 😍

[@animefreak8884]

I have the limited edition of mary skelter finale: switch version for me therfore I have all 3 games on switch as I have mary skelter 2 on switch and I just recently finished Finale therefore finished the whole series.

[@williamrosswhite]

Cool thanks, never heard of blue reflection but looks right up my alley

[@ircha]

Sweet! 😁 👍

[@joearnold6881]

I just got past the first big area in Shin Megami Tensei V, on hard, my first SMT game. It’s wicked hard, but I like it. Now I’m eyeing Persona 4 Gold, that’s on sale on Steam. I did DL the demo for Blue Reflection, but i only glanced for a few minutes before I got distracted. I played a fair amount of Atelier Ryza, to the point where you’re setting up your little clubhouse, and I _loved_ it… except the combat. The fighting is _so_ bad I couldn’t keep playing. :/

[@TheFirstAncestor]

you deserve more subscribers ircha your channel is good

[@joemayne2265]

So are the Mary Skelter games related? Like do you need to play 1+2 before Finale? I’ve seen MS games and I’ve been on the fence about them. But I loved Wizardry back in the day and have played Etrian Odyssey and Labyrinth of Refrain, so the DCRPG genre is good with me. 😊

[@ircha]

I don't feel like you need to play 1 and 2. Besides, Finale comes with a "pre story" packed in with all cutscenes from the 1st and 2nd game. 😁

[@joemayne2265]

@@ircha Awesome! Thanks so much for the response. Now it’s your fault that I’m buying this game. 😉

[@TheDreadedZero]

Three games I was interested all in one video. Thank you so much

[@Speedy619]

I enjoyed Atelier Ryza so Blue Reflection is up my alley! Thanks!

[@jessicabelda7735]

Great video! I love your channel! I got into the atelier series thanks to you! I won’t purchase a game unless it is “Ircha approved” now. ❤️

[@sagepirotess6312]

I like blue reflection 1 more than 2. It's a take with hanako, like and the other girl. While repetitive, it's very funny and better main toon.

[@rodrigorocha2935]

That Mary Skelter game looks like Etrian Odyssey on 3ds, gotta check it out. Thanks for the hidden gem.

[@ircha]

It's good!! 😍

[@dschlitz588]

love that the one girl's weapon is a hula hoop

[@elasmojones]

Fairy Tail is remarkably like Ryza as well...which makes it perfect for me.

[@ircha]

Fairy Tail is a game i haven't given much of a chance. I need to play it more. 😊

[@gregduncan4198]

Not sure if it's your bag but can you review the new doctor who game coming out on the 25th . Either way Merry Xmas

[@rainbii]

i feel like a lot of people are feeling pretty meh about the Neptunia / Senran game. :c :c so i'll probably end up skipping out on this one, and i feel like there are just so many games from both series now, my backlog is getting filled with them. for blue reflection second light, i picked it up on release and am in love with it. i played the original game, and while i did enjoy it, the slower pace and linear story progression will most likely keep me from ever returning. with the repetitive battles / bosses, and overall feel of the game very unpolished, esp when compared to the second game and other games in the same genre. imo, it felt like a test run. but second light improved on every aspect imo, cleaned up a lot of stuff, and is just a more polished game. it surprised me! and i'll probably end up returning to it to a later point after getting through this playthrough. ♡ ♡

[@ircha]

Totally agree! After recently playing a bit of the first game, I notice great improvement in the second game. 💪💪

[@Ahrilovergamer]

I played the first blue reflection

[@lazyPawdy]

How can they not subscribe to your channel? You give great reviews! Not to mention those eyes! Mesmerizing! I wish I got the same eyes XD

[@holgerbartz8434]

I love how you say "The music was good".

[@ircha]

I have to!

[@holgerbartz8434]

I just thought you are imitating your cousin, that's why it's funny.

[@rain1676]

Happy holidays sis.

[@sfbsfb]

Great video Irene! Thanks for discussing these games.

[@ircha]

No problem! I loved it! 😁 👍

[@GrubKiller436]

A new Ircha video. Awesome sauce!

[@ircha]

😍❤️

[@sweetradishgaming]

Ohhh this likes brilliant it completely passed me by. Anything by gust is exciting 🙂 love your channel and content

[@ashstrat7873]

Yeah, I'm disappointed with Ninja Wars too. Had high hopes because I'm a Nep fan. Can't win 'em all.

[@INhumanLAST]

I wanna try blue reflection and see if it is similar to mana khrmia on psp, but man gust games are really Expensive with the stupid overprized dlc. I don't really want to support them

[@Avatar_momo]

I’m just waiting for atelier ryza 2 to go on sale on switch

[@RidiculousReviews-ii9ky]

I really wish there was English voice acting for these new gust game. I would rather have bad VA than no VA

[@peachiepao942]

Literally the 3 games I wanted! 😂 Not surprised to hear the Neptunia game is mediocre...most of their spinoffs aren't very good sadly. The first Blue Reflection is okay in my opinion. The art is gorgeous and the music is good 😉 but it's very very repetitive. From what I've played in the BR2 demo, a lot of improvements seem to have been made! Excited to pick it up!

[@ircha]

Haha nice! We must have the same taste in niche Jrpgs 😏😁

[@Eplekatta]

Bra video 😍 æ fikk litt løst å kjøpe det første spille du prata om til PS4

[@ircha]

Ja det syns æ nesten du skal! 😍 😍

[@j2323j]

I’m here because you said you liked the vita 🥰 it’s my favorite to

[@ircha]

I love it 😁 😁

[@williamrosswhite]

If you don't have one, you'd be jealous of my moero crystal h collectors edition

[@ircha]

Is that game good? 😍

[@williamrosswhite]

@@ircha it's a LOT like Mary Skelter, just a LOT more perverted. But it's the same company I recognize some monsters from your gameplay.

[@thejet4672]

I've gotta finish tokyo mirrage sessions and re4 so i can start this game already.

[@taylorclark1048]

Have you played shin megami tensei 5 yet? Seems right up your alley?

[@ircha]

I haven't bought it yet! I hear it's good!

[@Ahrilovergamer]

I bought the first game ultimate version

[@xMysticxbutterfly]

as someone who played the 1st game and got the plat the 1st one good game i got 2nd light few days ago

[@ircha]

I have started the first one just recently! I wanted to see what this series started out with. What do you think of the first one? 😁

[@xMysticxbutterfly]

@@ircha the 1st one is cute/sad in some ways you'll understand later when you reach chapter 8 or 9 your heart will hurt you im sure .. the ending is bittersweet

[@ircha]

I'm at chapter 4 I think! Ok looking forward to it 😁

[@xMysticxbutterfly]

@@ircha i hope you review it sometime in the future

[@wolverinescratch]

Shin megami tensei 5 is the best jrpg on switch @ me