
RefRain - prism memories -
RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.
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May 12, 2016
10 years and 84 days ago
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Very Positive138 reviews97.8%
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RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

Playing with light changes the world
Three richly-detailed heroines and five Central Keepers tell a story set within the M.R.S. computer network. Each of the heroines has their own reasons to reach the central core of M.R.S., but a fierce battle lies in wait with the Central Keepers on each layer of the network.And waiting in the deepest recesses of M.R.S. is...

Features:
- Three different ships with unique attacks: the balanced Must Viper, the close-range Blitz Lester, and the sniping Bronx Terror
- Damage enemies to charge your M.E.F.A2 gauge and unleash devastating special attacks
- Tactically use your Concept Reactor to turn harmful projectiles into prisms that you can shoot to increase your M.E.F.A2 gauge faster, then repeat the cycle with deadly efficiency
- Expertly designed enemies and bullet patterns challenge you but reward skillful and aggressive play
- Beautiful high-resolution character art
- High-octane electronica soundtrack that will quicken your pulse