See the Character Bond System for Blue Reflection in this new story trailer
In Gust's upcoming RPG Blue Reflection, you'll be in control of the protagonist Hinako Shirai and live the double life of battling against demons as a magical Reflector in a parallel dimension while socializing with people in your high school. In this new story trailer, meet some of Hinako's friends and see some combat gameplay.
Blue Reflection is a hybrid of a JRPG with a high school simulation game, where the player can raise Hinako's bond with her friends, join after school clubs, and view special events. Find the trailer, screenshots, and press release below.
Blue Reflection is set to be released for the PlayStation 4 and PC in North America on September 26th and in Europe on September 29th. In case you missed it, you can find a trailer detailing the main protagonist Hinako here.
PRESS RELEASE
With the player embedded in the role of high-school student-turned-magical-Reflector, Hinako Shirai, Blue Reflection combines impressive battles with extensive simulation elements; including making new friends or hanging out with old ones, surfing the school’s online social network, joining after-school clubs, or spending some much-needed alone time!
Relationships are a key part of the game, and the closer Hinako gets with her friends the stronger their Bond becomes. This is extremely important, as Hinako will have to rely on their support when she fights the devastating Sephira. These friendships can be cultivated further via individual Bond Episodes, which take place on the school premises after class ends, or Date Events, which occur in locations such as the movie theatre, the culture festival, the general store etc., each of which represent a particular character’s unique and quirky personality. Socialising in this way will open up a selection of options for Hinako, including Essential Missions, which progress the narrative; Important Missions, which focus on character interaction; and Common Exploration. Successfully completing a mission forges a stronger link with particular characters, and grants experience which unlocks powerful new abilities.
Outside of personal contact, players can also choose to return home and relax before another challenging day. There, they can spend time around the house and learn more about Hinako’s past, as well as browse in the popular FreeSpace! App, an indispensable tool for connecting with friends and planning activities which has become commonplace at Hoshinomiya Girl’s School.
To showcase the deep character interaction systems introduced in today’s announcement, a gripping new trailer, screenshots and artwork have been released alongside images for a handful of Hinako’s classmates: the young tennis player Rin Sanada, the meddlesome, yet ditsy, Kei Narimiya, the pianist Fumio Taya, the free-spirited Kaori Mitsui, and the track team member Rika Yoshimura.
