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Four-person real-time combat allows direct character switching and role-based party control
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Shining Resonance Refrain
An anime-style action JRPG centred on Yuma's dragon power, real-time party combat and musical BAND sessions that temporarily buff the entire party.
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Key strengths: Four-person real-time combat allows direct character switching and role-based party control. B.A.N.D. performances provide party-wide buffs based on selected performers.
About 50 hoursB tierAction
How Long to Beat
About 50 hours
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Pros
Systems
B.A.N.D. performances provide party-wide buffs based on selected performers
Characters
Relationship events and dates give the large cast substantial optional interaction
Music
The dragon/song theme is integrated directly into combat and character identity
Graphics
Bright character art and cel-shaded presentation remain attractive
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Shining Resonance Refrain
Refrain is the definitive Western version of the previously Japan-only PS3 game. It includes prior DLC and an optional Refrain Mode that makes Excella and Jinas available early, while Original Mode preserves the intended first-play story.
Pros
All major DLC included
Official English release
Extra Refrain mode
Cons
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Settings / notes
- Use Original Mode first to avoid Refrain Mode character/story spoilers
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