Blue Reflection: Second Light - Special Collection Box

About

Blue Reflection: Second Light is a story-driven RPG set in a surreal summer world where three girls wake up with no memories but the same name. You play as Ao Hoshizaki, navigating a school surrounded by endless water and solving a mystery that unfolds through conversations and tactical combat. Battles mix turn-based strategy with real-time action, letting you switch between characters mid-fight to exploit weaknesses. The narrative leans into emotional themes of identity and connection, with characters slowly revealing their pasts through branching dialogue choices. The setting is visually distinct, blending bright, heat-hazy environments with moments of dark, supernatural tension. The Special Collection Box adds physical collectibles to the base game, artbook, towel, and charm, though its Japan-exclusive release limits broader appeal. Community ratings hover around 77% on Metacritic, praising the game’s atmosphere and character design but noting pacing issues in later acts. It’s a niche pick for fans of Gust’s earlier Blue Reflection titles, offering a self-contained story with a moody, introspective tone. The Switch and PC ports help reach a wider audience, but the box’s extras make it a limited-edition treat for series completists.

Storyline

The piercing blue sky, the clear and beautiful water around, the sun that burns the skin. ―― In the summer setting, one girl is lost in this world as if she was left behind. The girl's name is Ao Hoshizaki. In an isolated school, there are three girls who lived there that lost their memories. The only thing they knew about each other was their names. Ao lives a strange life with them to find a clue that can lead to her original world. One day, a path leading to a new place suddenly appears in a world that only a school and water exist. Ao and the other girls decided to follow it. Something familiar exists irregularity at the end of that place. Despite being confused, they walked forward to search for answers―― They encountered a monster that they have never seen before. The girls gain a mysterious power in a dangerous situation. A world trapped in summer, girls who have lost their memories. What will they get for solving this mystery?