Azure Reflections

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

8/10

This niche Japanese game series has seen a handful of western releases over the past couple of years and now we finally have a shoot 'em up. Azure Reflections is a hardcore shmup complete with intricate mechanics so when you're ready, let's start shooting!

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Nintendo World ReportJustin Nation

7.5/10

If you’re a big fan of crazy shooters, and especially if you appreciate anime art and funky humor to boot, Azure Reflections may not be the best out there but it very much stands out as unique without question. Rather than go the path of merely imitating one of the other popular series it brings a few ideas of its own to the table and that’s always refreshing. Just be ready to get visually assaulted along the way, it’s one of the most colorful shooters I’ve ever seen.

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

7.5/10

Azure Reflections is a vibrant, side-scrolling, bullet hell shooter where you dominate levels and relentlessly attack enemies with a variety of skills and upgrades.

TheSixthAxisMiguel Moran

7/10

Azure Reflections has got to be one of the most pleasant surprises I’ve had all year. After being burned by a number of Touhou Project spinoff games, I was prepared for just as much disappointment with this one. Instead, I was met with a fan-game that remained faithful to the original series, while introducing concepts and systems that elevated that experience to an entirely different level. The sparse amount of content and shoddy visuals hamper the experience slightly, but regardless, Touhou fans and bullet hell buffs are sure to have a great time with this one.

Gamer EscapeJosh McGrath

7/10

Between that, the repetitive environments, and a plot that requires background knowledge in the series, this is by no means a perfect game, or even one of the best shooters I’ve played. It is, however, just a plain fun time and a good challenge to boot.