Reflections: Dreams and Reality
- March 14, 2019
- Reine Works
Get on Steam"Reflections: Dreams and Reality" is a visual novel offering nine heartfelt tales of self-discovery, romance, and friendship. Players can follow Reina through four GxB and GxG routes, or unlock a secret path, with over 150,000 words, 19 endings, and an original soundtrack. Experience beautiful CGs, voice acting, and two customizable character sprites in this rich, emotional narrative.
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- The artwork is visually appealing, with nice character sprites and backgrounds that enhance the game's light-hearted tone.
- The game features a variety of romance options, including queer representation, which adds diversity to the character interactions.
- Despite its shortcomings, the game provides a fun and enjoyable experience for those looking for a light-hearted visual novel.
- The plot is underdeveloped, with significant gaps in the story and character interactions that feel rushed and lacking substance.
- Many routes are short and fail to provide meaningful character development, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.
- There are inconsistencies in the writing and character motivations, leading to confusion and a lack of immersion in the story.
- story19 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story of the visual novel is generally liked for its characters and themes, but it suffers from a weak and underdeveloped plot, with significant gaps and rushed character interactions. While the initial premise is intriguing, the narrative quickly loses focus, prioritizing romantic relationships over plot depth, leaving many aspects poorly explained and characters feeling underutilized. Overall, the storytelling lacks the complexity and development needed to fully engage players.
“Although I generally like the story and most of the characters, the plot is the weakest aspect of this visual novel.”
“The storyline is more focused on Reina and her love interests getting to know one another and forming a relationship rather than her position as the magic mirror and solving the love interests' problems.”
“There are significant gaps in the story, such as the bounty hunters being sent to recapture Reina, but they hardly make an appearance or get a brief mention except in a few specific character routes.”
“Also, after entering a character's route, nearly all the other romanceable characters disappear from the story entirely with little or no interaction between them except for a few routes.”
“The plot and character relationships felt bare-bones and in need of more development.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally pleasant and fits the fantasy setting, with standout tracks that enhance the romantic themes, particularly during key moments like the epilogue. However, many users find the background music somewhat limited and repetitive, making it feel forgettable at times. Overall, while enjoyable, the soundtrack could benefit from more variety.
“My favorite soundtracks are 'Theme Song', 'Happy', and 'Romance' that really bring out the romance and fantasy themes in the story.”
“Music was good; I especially liked the song that played during the epilogue when you got a good ending.”
“But the music was calming and enjoyable, so I didn't turn the volume off.”
“The background music is a bit limited and borders on being repetitive, but it is generally pleasant and matches the fantasy setting.”
“The music is okay, if forgettable.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are a standout feature, characterized by cute and clean artwork that showcases interesting characters. The art style is simple yet appealing, contributing to the overall charm of the title.
“The characters are all interesting; the art style is simple and clean but still lovely for all that.”
“As with Reine Works' other titles, the artwork is the main highlight.”
“Cute graphics.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through the sweet and enjoyable interactions with the character Reina, which often include amusing moments that enhance the overall experience.
“Their interactions with Reina were sweet, enjoyable, and at times funny.”
