XBlaze Lost: Memories
- August 10, 2016
- Arc System Works
Get on SteamXBlaze 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…
Reviews
- Engaging and well-crafted story that builds upon the previous game, providing deeper character development and emotional moments.
- Unique gameplay mechanics that allow for player choices, enhancing the overall experience compared to its predecessor.
- Visually appealing character designs and enjoyable music that contribute to a great visual novel experience.
- Repetitive gameplay elements, with a significant portion of the game consisting of cutscenes from the first title, which may feel like a recap rather than new content.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as gem collection and dialogue exchanges, can be tedious and detract from the overall enjoyment.
- Confusing key bindings and lack of a pause/save feature during optional cutscenes can hinder the user experience.
- story21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of the Xblaze series is engaging and layered, set 150 years before BlazBlue, and offers a unique visual novel experience with interactivity that enhances player investment. While it recaps the previous game's narrative, it introduces new characters and plot twists that may confuse those unfamiliar with the original, yet it remains accessible for newcomers. Overall, the narrative is praised for its depth and the way it builds upon the established lore, though some characters feel underdeveloped compared to their predecessors.
“If you are super into BlazBlue's story, you should absolutely give the XBlaze series a try!”
“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.”
“The game, Lost: Memories, presents itself as a much more unique experience that not only builds upon and improves the previous game's story, but also throws a few surprises that fans of BlazBlue will certainly appreciate.”
“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. They weren't 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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on simple mechanics, such as walking around an island to collect gems and memory fragments, which some players find bland and lacking depth. While the mechanics are easy to learn, the minimal gameplay elements may not satisfy those looking for more engaging interactions, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
“The mechanics are easy to learn (attention: the buttons now do different things).”
“Minimal gameplay elements that work for what the player has to do to progress.”
“The mechanic where we collect memory fragments is better than reading certain articles in the first game to get on someone's route.”
“The actual gameplay is just walking around a basic island collecting gems. I know visual novels rarely have any actual gameplay in them, but if you're going to include it, don't make it so insultingly bland.”
“The mechanics are easy to learn, but the buttons now do different things, which can be confusing.”
“The minimal gameplay elements work for what the player has to do to progress, but they feel lacking overall.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's character development, highlighting impressive character designs and a richer narrative compared to similar titles like BlazBlue. The depth of character history and growth is noted as a significant improvement, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The character designs are amazing!”
“The character development, backstory, and other elements are so much better than in BlazBlue.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth in the characters throughout the game.”
“The story arcs are predictable, and the characters don't evolve in any significant way.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised as perfect and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience for players.
“The music is perfect.”
“The music is enjoyable.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their high quality, contributing to an engaging visual experience that complements the strong narrative and voice acting, enhancing the overall visual novel experience.
“Good story, good visuals, and voice; a great visual novel experience.”
