Shining Resonance Refrain

[...] the whole game feels very Tales of like, but with very little of the charm or polish that makes those games so fun for me.

A horribly generic Japanese role-player that has no glaring flaws but fails to offer a single interesting new idea or character of its own.

Shining Resonance Refrain is a remaster of the latest title in the Shining franchise. Never released outside of Japan, Shining Resonance released back on the PlayStation 3 and the remaster has finally got a western release. The question is: was it the wait worth it?

Shining Resonance Refrain is an entertaining adventure through a somewhat cliche story, but it contains its own unique aspects that keep you engaged. Combat is easy to learn, but there's a decent amount of depth to it. Dragonshift and B.A.N.D. sessions are wonderful combat mechanics that add more charm to the game. The relationship building and dating also adds a cute slice of life portion to the adventure. — Codi Spence