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MonsterVine was provided with a Switch code for review.īack in 2017, I reviewed Gust’s magical girl JRPG Blue Reflection and found it to be a pleasant game that struggled with combat and exploration but excelled in social interactions and enemy designs. Platforms: Nintendo Switch (reviewed), PlayStation 4, PC Step into an abandoned school in a mysterious world, forge connections with the girls around you, and battle demons to reclaim lost memories in the beautiful new entry in Gust’s magical girl series.
