XBlaze Lost: Memories

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XBlaze Lost: Memories is a single player action game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Arc System Works and was released on August 10, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

XBlaze Lost: Memories is a visual-novel game based in the BlazBlue universe and the sequel to XBlaze Code: Embryo! Play as the enigmatic pink-haired protagonist as she navigates through a weird and wondrous alternate reality with the help of the mysterious girl Nobody in order to save her sister, who disappeared into this unknown world! While there she is tasked with finding “Memory Fragments”, cr…

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story14 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging story that builds upon the previous game, providing deeper character development and emotional depth.
Visually appealing with great character designs and enjoyable music, enhancing the overall experience.
Offers a unique blend of visual novel storytelling with interactive elements, allowing players to explore different perspectives.

Repetitive gameplay with significant portions dedicated to cutscenes from the previous title, which may frustrate players who have already experienced it.
Lack of a save feature during optional cutscenes and some gameplay mechanics feel underdeveloped or bland.
Confusing key bindings and a lack of English voice acting may deter some players from fully enjoying the experience.

story
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The story of the xblaze series, particularly in "Lost: Memories," is praised for its engaging and unique narrative that expands on the lore of the BlazBlue universe, set 150 years prior to the original series. Players appreciate the layered interactivity and character development, although some feel that new characters are underdeveloped compared to their predecessors. Overall, the storytelling is considered a significant improvement over the first game, offering a compelling experience that rewards thorough exploration and decision-making.
- “This has been my favorite visual novel so far because what it does is extremely unique to turn what would be an otherwise ordinary story into a magical experience.”
- “Set in the world of the popular BlazBlue series, Lost Memories expands on the excellent story found in Xblaze Code: Embryo and offers us an even broader look at the world in unique, interesting ways.”
- “The way that the narrative dips in and out of the original story, giving us new angles to the prior events is handled skillfully and the entire experience was an enjoyable one that rang in around fifteen hours.”
- “As a sequel, I feel like the new characters were simply a plot device that even the creators were too lazy to give them a name. Not that they were bad, but they were simply outshined by the previous game's characters and underdeveloped.”
- “While it's not an original story, it does put the player through tasks such as finding pieces, answering trivia, and making decisions that keep the player at least invested enough to carry on.”
- “The mechanic where we collect memory fragments is better than reading certain articles in the first game to get on someone's route, but getting a bad ending in the second half of the game was as ridiculous as the curry side story.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is primarily focused on simple mechanics, such as walking around an island to collect gems or exploring floors to find memory fragments, which some players find bland and minimalistic. While the mechanics are easy to learn and add a slight interactive element to the otherwise linear narrative, many reviewers feel that the gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel uninspired. Overall, the gameplay serves its purpose but does not elevate the experience significantly.
- “The mechanic where we collect memory fragments is better than reading certain articles in the first game to get on someone's route, but getting a bad end in the second half of the game was as ridiculous as the curry side story.”
- “This is a fun mechanic that adds a bit of game element to what is otherwise a very linear story.”
- “The actual gameplay is just walking around a basic island collecting gems, and I know visual novels rarely have any actual gameplay in them, but if you're going to put it in there, don't make it so insultingly bland.”
- “In truth, as far as gameplay mechanics go, this one is pretty simple.”
- “There is an exploration mechanic where Lissa must travel each floor of this abyss one at a time, looking for fragments of her fractured memory.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development in the game, highlighting its depth and engaging backstories, which they find superior to those in BlazBlue. Additionally, the character designs are noted as impressive, further enhancing the overall experience.
- “The character development is significantly better, with rich histories and more depth compared to other games like BlazBlue.”
- “The character designs are truly amazing, adding to the overall experience of the game.”
- “The depth of character development and storytelling is impressive, making the characters feel more alive and relatable.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as perfect and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- “Music is perfect.”
- “Enjoyable music.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a charming, cutesy style that complements the visual novel experience, featuring simple yet effective animations and bright colors typical of anime. Users appreciate the well-executed animated cutscenes and overall appealing visuals that enhance the storytelling.
- “The graphics are simple but cutesy when walking through the different levels, while the animated cutscenes are handled quite well.”
- “The visuals are on par with your typical anime, which is to say the characters are cute, animations are often simple but effective, and the use of color is bright and interesting.”
replayability
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The replayability of the second xblaze game is somewhat diminished compared to its predecessor, which featured multiple branching storylines and distinct endings. However, it still offers enough engaging content to warrant a playthrough, especially for fans of the BlazBlue universe.
- “To its credit, the replay value of the original Xblaze was helped by a storyline that had multiple opportunities to branch out and create different, distinctive endings.”
- “While there is less replay value to be had here than in the first game, the second one is absolutely worthy of your time and should be experienced by fans of the BlazBlue world.”
- “To its credit, the replay value of the original XBlaze was helped by a storyline that had multiple opportunities to branch out and then create different, distinctive endings.”

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XBlaze Lost: Memories is a action game with fantasy and science fiction themes.

XBlaze Lost: Memories is available on PC, Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation and others.

XBlaze Lost: Memories was released on August 10, 2016.

XBlaze Lost: Memories was developed by Arc System Works.

XBlaze Lost: Memories has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

XBlaze Lost: Memories is a single player game.

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