Blue Reflection: Second Light

GameGrinDylan Pamintuan

9/10

Blue Reflection: Second Light is a relaxing RPG with great combat and characters that will pull you through to the ending.

MonsterVineSamantha Lienhard

Blue Reflection: Second Light is a very different game from its predecessor, but an excellent one. The combat is fun, the social interactions are excellent, and the story is pleasant. I’m so happy Gust chose to continue with this franchise, and I hope they return to it again in the future.

WCCFtechUle Lopez

8.1/10

This review took a long time to make. Why is that? Well, it's because I wanted to be more thorough when analyzing this game's strengths and weaknesses. Blue Reflection: Second Light is a game that's seen as a sort of reboot/sequel to the original Blue Reflection. How does that work? It does away with many controversial aspects while bringing some new takes in the JRPG scene that may or may not benefit it way more in the long run.

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

8/10

Blue Reflection: Second Light is a step forward for the franchise and one that excels at showing off its unique take on storytelling and solid gameplay.

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

8/10

For fans of the original game, Blue Reflection: Second Light is a must-play, with yet another engrossing story and some meaningful gameplay enhancements. But even those who haven’t played the original may want to delve into this sequel if they’re into emotionally-charged JRPGs that dare to experiment a little. This is a more serious affair from Gust, with some touching moments as pasts are revealed and new relationships are formed. And with its energetic battle system that keeps you on your toes, it’s captivating from beginning to end.

Gamer EscapeJosh McGrath

8/10

It really feels like Gust took the criticism of the original to heart here. We’ve gone from a massive stumble of a game with some good ideas to an incredibly solid JRPG that does just about everything it sets out to do correctly. From the character writing to the speedy gameplay, the world design to the excellent soundtrack, this is a game worth taking a look at.

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

7.9/10

Some games unexpectedly get sequels so now that we have Blue Reflection: Second Light, let's see if this magical girl RPG is any good.

Pure NintendoKirk Hiner

7.5/10

Blue Reflection: Second Light isn't your typical JRPG with mech or mystical militaries fighting against rogue gods. It's the story of a group of young women learning about who they are and how they fit into a world they don't understand. And I'm not ashamed to say I have more in common with that than the guys who fight the gods.Read More

WayTooManyGamesFerniWrites

7.5/10

My nerd status runs deep, having been an integral part of my upbringing. Hell, one of my earliest memories is fangirling over Sailor Moon. Something about it resonated with me and grabbed my interest in a vice. Perhaps it was the all-female cast, or maybe my crush on Sailor Jupiter. Whatever it was, Blue Reflection: Second Light attempts to mimic the former point with its playable cast. This game’s the very definition of girl power, but before any scuffs echo out, maybe read over this revie...

RPGSiteChao Min Wu

7/10

Blue Reflection Quartet offers tremendous value and a great way to start the series, but some parts of the collection leave a lot to be desired.

RPGamerAlex Fuller

Teenage girls with memory issues lead the adventure in Blue Reflection: Second Light. Aside from some aspects that may feel improper to western RPGamers, the game is a solid second entry.

Checkpoint GamingHenryJ

6/10

Blue Reflection: Second Light is the sequel to the 2017 JRPG Blue Reflection, developed by Gust and published by Koei Tecmo. Despite being a sequel and having a spin-off anime series that aired in 2021, Second Light is mostly a standalone experience, with a new set of characters, a new story, and only slight references to the original.