Review: Blue Reflection: Second Light (PS4, also on Switch and PC)

[@tachikoma81]

The best yuri game. Pacing is abit better. Recommended.

[@Cheezeburgher]

this is the first jrpg i've ever went into an immediate second playthrough with. it's just so much fun.

[@redfazer7715]

Hey man I was thinking of getting the game is it worth it though in your honest opinion?

[@4pm__]

I only played like 5mins of the demo on the switch and was immediately delighted by its beautiful world. Came running to watch some reviews of it to finish convincing myself of buying it and your review hit right on spot with what I was expecting Totally buying it tomorrow!

[@JRPGJungle]

Nice! The demo is a good way to get sold on it, it had me super excited to get into things for real :)) hope you enjoy the full game!

[@FreddyBoBeddy]

Lol I really liked the misspellings in the first game. I'm not sure why, it would just put a smile on my face.

[@JRPGJungle]

I mean they did have a certain charm to them since they weren't so bad (you could tell what they were going for most of the time) haha I maintain that they're distracting, but I get what you mean :))

[@HybridAngelZero]

So looking forward to this one, when I finally get through the original, of course. I'm glad to hear that Koei Tecmo is finally giving their localization teams the time and budget to give Gust's games the polish they deserve. Also, can we all just take a moment to admire how visually gorgeous this game is? Like, wow 😲

[@ArosNacht]

Thank you for this video, I was on the fence about getting it but now you sold me on it! Keep these reviews coming please!

[@acebreaker7]

I haven’t been able to finished second light since I was jumping around 4 other games but I made it to chapter 4 and overall it’s pretty positive for me, encounter’s give exp which makes battles worthwhile and story is paced out way better than the first, hoping to finish it before the year wraps up good job on the review

[@JRPGJungle]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy the rest :D 💙

[@Danny051796]

I finished this game recently and OMG I loved it so much! This was such a big improvement over the 1st game that it's pretty crazy the difference in quality. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed my time with the 1st one but this one was leagues above it. And Ao was such a great protagonist. My favorite character don't tend to be the MCs but here, Ao was such a great character with an emotional journey that many people can relate to. I loved the entire cast honestly, but Ao was so fantastic that she ended up being my favorite character overall. Also while not completely related to my thoughts, Ao and the last girl, who I won't spoil her name, are my OTP xD They are so perfect together!

[@impachoblue1301]

I've had the first for years, and play it every now and then. It's sooo good but I just haven't been able to push myself to finish. Almost like I dont want it to end lol, but now I gotta get it done! Edit 3/13/24: I did finish the first about a year ago, wow it tore me up emotionally- I am now taking my time with Second Light as well and it definitely fills the Blue Reflection sized hole in my heart. A fantastic sequel!

[@YamaDolll]

finished it after 40 hours on the counter, amazing game and I agree with everything you said! personally gonna give it a few weeks before going for new game + since the benefits for doing so are there (like maxing everry girls's T.lvl as well as getting the true ending)

[@IanHsieh]

I have the first Blue Reflection on PS4 but I only started it, didn't played it too much.

[@NakamiJun]

I haven't finished Blue Reflection: Second Light yet, but I've been streaming it and I've loved it! It's so adorable and cute, and just fun most of the time! I think I just recently hit Chapter 6... It makes me want to go back and play the 1st one again, though I'd likely be slightly disappointed doing so.

[@lovevideogames1]

I finished Blue Reflection: Second Light today more than an hour ago, I really like it. It's an amazing experience and a game I highly recommend, if someone is interested in Blue Reflection: Second Light at all, it's a game I can easily recommend.

[@lucasLSD]

*Also on PC. Just a reminder for folks that don't have either of those consoles, also a really good game indeed.

[@JRPGJungle]

Thank you for the reminder, I’ll update the title :)

[@GeminiSunrise06]

Since i'm done with smt 5 i can go back on blue reflection 2. Nice review, i'm pretty eager to keep going into the game.

[@Phoenix-yz8op]

I'm so glad you enjoyed second light. And i feel so dumb i didnt know it's on switch,(i got a switch for my birthday since im still in a hotel) ii hope to pick it up in the near future and i saw next year crystar is coming on switch and im so excited because i really wanted to play that game but i only have my switch with me so i was never able to get it.

[@chesscat2067]

I’m probably in the minority but I’d love to see these type of games get to the 30-40 hour range max. I feel they all tend to drag on longer than is necessary and I never want to play them more than once. Crystar, DSV, Death end request & the first blue reflection could’ve all benefited from a quicker pace but maybe it’s just because I’m getting older. Nice review though.

[@lain11644]

Man I really can't decide on this one. I bought so many games this year already that I can't finish and I wasn't too fond of the demo. Maybe I'll buy if there's a sale in the future.

[@kirindas4691]

I'm loving the game. I'm only at Chapter 6 so far so stil a ways to go. And I learned about the True ending being behind NG+, so I'l have to replay it immediately to get that True ending.

[@PrometheanKitchen96]

Yeah, I really liked this game. It was really good. Although personally, I prefer the combat system of the original more than the sequel. Although it was okay and I thought the Yuri romance stuff that was in the sequel was much better than in the first game and the first game. It's obviously just bait for the most part but in the sequel it's more obvious

[@DavidRBrown7]

I am most of the way through this. I am really enjoying it and I find it quite a lot different to the first game. I am glad both this and the anime came along to flesh out the world. There are some quite interesting twists, especially regarding Uta. Thanks for another great review! I wonder if you like this more than Caligula Effect 2?

[@JRPGJungle]

Good question! I probably do like it a bit more, not to say I didn't love Caligula 2! I think the overall quality of the visuals and stuff does help Second Light; the beautiful visuals and sheer amount of dialogue and voice acting with the main cast is really nice :) but my favourite soundtrack is Caligula 2, so it's still a special game for me that will stay in my life :3 they're both great in their own ways ^__^

[@DavidRBrown7]

@@JRPGJungle I think I really agree. Especially the sound track which still plays in my head about a week after I finished with the game. The only thing in Second Light I could do without are those stealth missions!

[@PrometheanKitchen96]

I'm hoping that there's going to be a third blue reflection game

[@XxHordakxX]

WTF, share her videos guys. Videos are always good and have a personal touch

[@JRPGJungle]

Thank you so much :))

[@AlexaRobin21]

I find myself sticking with the protagonist trio + Shiho because the protagonist trio can rack up a high combo count and Shiho can heal. Plus a lot of enemies are weak to slash attacks.

[@SheepShade]

Currently finishing Atelier Ryza 2, planning to start this series next. I like magical girls and modern settings, so it seems like a great fit. 😀 2 Questions though: -Should I watch the anime before or after the second game? -Is the bonding purely friendship or are there some yuri elements as well? I'd love to see some scenes with romantic undertones (or overtones) 😉

[@JRPGJungle]

Ah, must be so nice going from Ryza 2 to Second Light, great games ^__^ The anime is technically set before, but the story is told from the perspective of Ao who doesn't know those events so anything important gets explained. So it's not necessarily a need, it just depends how much you want to know :3 I have a video going into more detail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anfJd56Hl9eNqdE I personally think the game is designed so you can jump in without, it just depends how much you want to know while playing :3 As for the bonding stuff, I was quite surprised that there were some really beautiful romantic (or hinted at being romantic) scenes with some characters and even the story features some of these elements in a really beautiful way. I'm not sure how many character's events have this kind of thing, but I personally saw a mix of cute friendship with a little romantic stuff too, so if you're looking for that, it is there haha :) hope that answers your questions and hope you enjoy the game ^__^

[@SheepShade]

@@JRPGJungle Thanks for the fast answer (and the great content). 😀 I'm going to start with the first BR game, so I'll go in release order. I think it's great to have context for secondary characters in a story. One more week until my winter break starts, can't wait to cuddle up on my couch and play too much video games. 😀

[@JRPGJungle]

You’re very welcome, that sounds lovely ^__^ hope you enjoy Blue Reflection and your winter break :D

[@scottvaughn1652]

Amazing review Love your KZbin channel I'm playing second light right now I Absolutely love it 🦋🙂🦋

[@deltacass3081]

After the anime i really wanted in the game reflector Mio , Niina or Ruka .

[@JRPGJungle]

I'd love to see them all as Reflectors in a game someday :33

[@feeamerie5011]

I have to have this, nothing else matters rn! 💛

[@gracefulsaint]

Just bought BR:SL today. Thank you!

[@JRPGJungle]

Hope you enjoy it ^__^

[@Olphas]

it is already bought and downloaded but I just didn't have time for it yet! But I will play it soon

[@JRPGJungle]

Hope you enjoy it when you get to it :D

[@XxHordakxX]

that sucks, but when you have finally time it is even better for that

[@Kagril]

Really loved the game,all the girls were amazing and it is better than the first one, definitely recommeding it to my JRPG friends ❤️

[@MrDimrey]

Lovely Review, couldn't said it better myself^.^ Second Light quickly became one of Gusts best slice of life game for me. The character interactions were a joy to read. Do you have a specific character moment or story event which stayed in your mind?

[@JRPGJungle]

A lot of the later story events with Uta were really surprising, she actually probably became one of my favourites in the game, some of her cooking events were really amusing. I also hung out with Yuki a lot towards the beginning, and I liked every event I had a with Kirara as well, they were both really fun. I still have a bunch more events to see though, so maybe that will change (I haven't hung out with Hiori nearly as much as I'd want to!) What were some of your favourite moments/characters? :)

[@MrDimrey]

@@JRPGJungle Sounds like you had an enjoyable journey:) Uta was great😄 she sure developed a lot throughout the game. A funny example would be a scene where she was very proud and happy for cleaning the chalk board in class and waiting for someone to recognize the effort. The most surprising character for me was Hiori. After Ao needed someone to talk after being down and desperate, Hiori worked through the problem in a really genuine, kind and self reflecting way. But every character is kinda special in its own way:D Have a wonderful start of the week and take care:)

[@nicholasyoung1000]

I recently finished the first game and am looking forward to this one! I have a question - do you think it is necessary to watch the anime before playing this to be able to enjoy it properly?

[@JRPGJungle]

It’s not necessary in my opinion, but it does elevate some moments (adds extra meanings to certain moments with Hiori, Uta and Mio, etc). I have a video going onto more detail about if you should here in case you haven’t seen it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anfJd56Hl9eNqdE :3 Hope that helps!

[@nicholasyoung1000]

@@JRPGJungle Thank you!! I’ll try to check out the anime before I play, but it’s good to know that if I don’t get the chance I can still enjoy the experience!

[@jfgme]

I hope we get a third game/another game after the cell phone game

[@brandonavery133]

Loving it so far.

[@typehere6689]

I hope this goes on sale on Steam during the Steam christmas sale.

[@JimHamiltonIII]

Excellent review! According to it, you put in around 50 hours to complete the game. I have nearly 80 hours and I'm in Ch 10. Did you skip some side content, both so you could publish this review and / or clock in (just) 50ish hours? I'm trying to be a completionist for a first playthrough, which is increasing my playtime. At any rate, thanks for your dedicated effort!

[@JRPGJungle]

I didn’t necessarily skip anything to hit around 50 hours, but I didn’t do ALL the side content (which I’m almost glad about because I have a lot to look forward to for new game plus) but rather did side content more when I felt like it or when it came up and I felt it looked interesting. Also if I went back to school to restock on items, I’d see a date or two, do a quest, craft a little etc before getting back to the dungeon, especially for the fragment and talent benefits so I played a fair share, but not all. :3 I am also the kind of person to keep completionist stuff for a second playthrough too so yeah :3 I hope that answers your question! There’s a lot of content for completionist stuff, I’m already enjoying checking out more in NG+ ^__^

[@JimHamiltonIII]

@@JRPGJungle Thanks for such a quick reply! Moreover, it perfectly illustrates how engaged you are with fans / subscribers. I'm at around 80 hours and I'm in Ch 10. I wouldn't call myself a "completionist," but I like each character for their own merits. I'd hate to miss out on some sidequest or task, if nothing else that I didn't get to enjoy interaction with each. One complaint (you didn't mention; don't know if you'd agree) is the game is too easy on Normal mode. Maybe I'm overleveled for whatever heartscape I'm visiting, but the devs must have anticipated many would complete the sidequests and build all the facilities. I'm at level 50 and the battles are quite easy--even bosses. I might try a harder difficulty for NG+. At any rate, I love all your reviews (perhaps we have similar tastes) and I've watched many several times. Great effort! Please keep it up!

[@JRPGJungle]

Thank you so much ^__^ I hit level 50 in the final chapter myself, so I didn’t necessarily find it too easy, but I also didn’t get a game over (usually I’ll get at least one or two :3). I didn’t overly mind at the ether point system was so interesting, so that’s why I didn’t mention it :33 Trying the hard difficulty on NG+ has definitely felt harder though (been switching between the hardest two and going back to do stuff at the school in between which has been great!) it’s a really fun game and the girls are great, I hope to keep spending time with it :D hope you enjoy the rest of the game, would love to hear your hour count when you’re done! ^__^ thank you again for your kind words! I’ll do my best going forward :D

[@JimHamiltonIII]

@@JRPGJungle I finally finished the game at 95 hours. Overall impressions: far too easy; delightful (if a little incomprehensible) story; interesting interactions between characters (Rena and Yuki being by far my favorites); playing the previous game / watching the anime somewhat advised (understanding Uta, for instance); graphical glitches (PC; broken light rays; stepping (not smooth) shadows); requires NG+ to play on harder difficulty; all achievements not possible on one run (on PC; getting all characters to TL10); missable exploration areas without guide. Score: 9.3/10. Very close to yours. I know it's a little far out, but I greatly look forward to your Sophie 2 review. I know I'm looking forward to playing it! Thanks again for gracing us with your valuable insight, hard work, and interesting reviews. Cheers!

[@Tamipriest]

need to get it soon

[@Nameshouldbehereplz]

Awesome video! Would you still recommend this for people who haven't played the first or watched the anime yet?

[@JRPGJungle]

Thank you! And it can be a good starting point, yes, like other games there will be some details you maybe won't notice, but because it's Ao's perspective it's definitely possible to learn about the characters from both from her perspective :3 I have a video going into more detail about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anfJd56Hl9eNqdE but in short, I think you should be fine! Just depends how much you want to know :)

[@MsSaskue360]

I was honestly surprise that ruka from the anime did not appear in the game, I like her more than hiroi when it comes to the anime, I was really waiting for hiroi to bring her up and the fact that she didn’t is the only disappointing part of the game.

[@JRPGJungle]

I felt like she alluded to her at times? But I haven't been through all events yet and it could just be my interpretation :3 but I'd love to see Ruka in a game, she was a great character and I really liked her growth in the anime. I'm hoping they incorporate her into the future smartphone game at the very least :3

[@lambertar]

Nooooo, Tara you're being too hard on my wallet ! 😅 Sooo yeah, another game added to my collection 😅

[@Lu_Pa89]

Great review but you failed to address the most important question when it comes to a gust game. Does Ao ever yell the word barrel? Ha ha. My copy of the game was delayed in customs so I've only played the prologue so far. Im looking forward to seeing where the story takes me from here though

[@JRPGJungle]

Haha an important question indeed, my bad :p I found barrels in the main classroom, but I actually have never had her say it yet unfortunately:3 if yourself or anyone find it, I’d love to know where to make it happen! :p Hope you enjoy the rest of the game ^__^

[@Lu_Pa89]

No voiced lines unfortunately but there was a date event involving 2 girls standing in the classroom yelling barrel. There was no way that gust could leave it out entirely

[@TamizPerdiz]

Things needed?. Hmm, in most of cases yes, but the turn based was totally changed is not what I was waiting for. For the bonding stuff is great, not fan of timeline gameplay which actually don't let watch girls attacks, but I guess nobody care about having animations relegated to one in one battles.

[@holy9781]

It looks cool but im not sure if I'll like a jrpg without make characters.im not into flirty dating type games...but I love the concept.i just can't see myself spending 60 bux

[@PrometheanKitchen96]

Yeah, I didn't really like the forced stelth quest either I'm still stuck on two of them

[@acarriere30]

The only down side i see in the new game compare to the old one is they don't change into magical girls the transformation seem to turn the girls into everyday apparel...

[@douglasbriel6103]

I bought both volumes at the same time hoping for Sailor Moon vibes.

[@farelandhikafajar5655]

What happened to her in the end??

[@armandostockvideos8386]

So...Do I need to play the first game? I heard it isnt good.

[@JRPGJungle]

You can jump in without, the story is from the new protagonist's perspective so you can learn everything as she does :3 I have a video going into more detail about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anfJd56Hl9eNqdE but yeah, it's possible!

[@sagepirotess6312]

I liked br1 more than 2. 1 was unique, 2 is kinda typical rpg. It's true br1 is repetitive for points, but it had me laughing at why students were raging with some of their problems. No laughs this game.

[@yoson25]

Is this game as good as teller ryza 3 ?, are there any similarities

[@JRPGJungle]

I wouldn't say as good as Ryza 3 as Gust tend to improve game by game so Ryza 3 being their newest release is naturally better :3 there are similarities though! Synthesizing is actually apart of the building process in this which is very familiar if you like Atelier (it's much more simplified) and the everyday feeling of story events in-between the main story I think is pretty similar too :3 hope that answers your question!

[@buckroger6456]

I really loved the first Blue Reflection but the second game just isn't doing it for me. Game is padded out with 1k dates! Then every time you go to a new dungeon to explore the hit you with random cut scenes that aren't needed. Also the boss fights have been pretty underwhelming. I'm about to start chapter 8 but I got a load of side quest to do before I move on to the next chapter.

[@fierytigergaming8112]

Ikr, I just do them for the TP

[@XxHordakxX]

The Demo turned me off, the world was so weird. I think its my next game

[@bludclone]

Your accent reminds me of an American who has moved to Australia or perhaps the other way around?

[@amadobro]

Se ve como un buen juego me gusta la estética del anime y rpg pero no esta en español tendría que estar traducción del ingles y no absorbo bien la historia por eso

[@raygbuzter752]

Bro, a mi me toco aprender ingles la mayoria de RPG no vienen con traduccion al español, te recomiendo que aprendas el idioma no es tan complejo y asi no te pierdes de tantos juegos buenos

[@mrfisher7220]

Voice overs in combat and story in Japanese?

[@JRPGJungle]

Both in Japanese :3

[@ThaoNguyen-jv4up]

This is a gane i play on private lol

[@critical-thinker666]

good game for wankers with some cool smartphone gameplay.