Release Date: July 10, 2018
A remaster of Shining Resonance published on PlayStation 3 in 2014. The game offers new playable characters, improved graphics, and - in contrast to the original - it was released also outside Japan.
Shining Resonance, a jRPG by Media.Vision, was released in 2014 on PlayStation 3. Its remaster called Shining Resonance Refrain was published in 2018 by Sega.
The game tells the story of a young hero named Yuma Ilvern. He has to stop the Empire from capturing and abusing the power of ancient dragons, which could lead Astoria to an end. Luckily, he is aided by his friends and a dragon whose spirit remains inside the hero.
Shining Resonance Refrain is a typical jRPG in which you mostly explore the world, chat with NPCs, and fight. The players lead a team of heroes, but they have a direct control only over one character, who can be picked in the menu – the remaining characters are controlled by the AI. Combat is carried out in real-time – the result depends not only on skills, but also on the heroes’ statistics, equipment, setting, and the relationship between each other. Additionally, the game features a B.A.N.D. system connected with using Armonics weapon-instruments during combat. While using them, you accumulate Battle Performance Mana with which you can play a special song, which brings bonuses. The type of a bonus depends on the song and the character performing it.
The remaster introduces some new content. Original Mode offers all expansions published so far. Moreover, in Refrain Mode, you can add princess Excella and Jinsa to your team. However, the creators recommend playing this mode only after finishing the main story, otherwise you may encounter some spoilers.
In comparison to Shining Resonance, this remaster utilises upgraded visuals. Also, it is possible to choose game language, so you can play with the Japanese voiceover or switch to English.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Developer: Media.Vision
Publisher: Sega
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System Requirements for Shining Resonance Refrain Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3 2.9 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5670 or better, Windows 7/8/10.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 3.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 Ti / Radeon R9 270 or better, Windows 7/8/10.
Game Ratings for Shining Resonance Refrain Video Game.
TheSixthAxis: 8 / 10 by Miguel Moran
Shining Resonance Refrain is a triumphant return overseas for an iconic JRPG series. It has solid foundations in the usual JRPG business of fantasy kingdoms and amnesiac warrior boys, but it builds off of that foundation with charming characters and gorgeous art to create a pretty unique identity for itself. While some aspects of the game are a little unpolished, it's still a standout JRPG worth standing alongside any of the other big players in that genre, and worth checking out by anyone who calls themselves a JRPG fan.
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Reno Gazette-Journal: 7.5 / 10 by Jason Hidalgo
All in all, Shining Resonance Refrain is a solid effort that ticks off a lot of JRPG checkboxes. Admittedly, it has a by-the-numbers feel and doesn't have that uniqueness seen in heavy hitters such as Persona 5. Its fetchy, repeating side quests also feel a bit long in the tooth. At the same time, I appreciate the game being brought over to our shores, which is hopefully a trend that continues as the genre sees a resurgence. The more JRPGs make it to the West, the better it is for fans.
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