YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-

YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-

November 16, 2023

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Yohane challenges an underwater labyrinth! "Yohane the Parhelion" is getting a 2D action game! ●What is "Yohane the Parhelion: BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE"? Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". Yohane&s;s fantasy world sets the stage for a 2D metroidvania in "Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in …

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Critic Reviews (17)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

72.0

"Yohane the Parhelion -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is one of those games that came out of the blue and knocked my socks off; great stuff!"

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Connor Nichols Seafoam Gaming Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"It may not do anything that new or spectacular, but Blaze in the Deepblue manages to be a very well made, gorgeous looking metroidvania that’s well worth your time for a 100% clear, even if there’s little here in terms …"

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Eliot Lefebvre Gamer Escape Nov 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

49.0

Story

62.0

"If you’re looking for a metroidvania game to play that you haven’t played before, this game is going to deliver. It’s not without charm and it’s not wildly incompetent. But it’s a C- effort and that’s all the worse when …"

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Evan Norris VGChartz Nov 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

58.0

"Ultimately, Blaze in the Deepblue isn&s;t as enjoyable as Gal Guardians, or the better Inti Creates games out there. It&s;s still a fairly good Metroidvania, though, with diverse biomes, tight controls, an interesting set of upgradeable abilities, an approachable crafting …"

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Farley Santos GameBlast Nov 2023
55.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

38.0

Story

57.0

"Yohane the Parhelion -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- leaves something to be desired, resulting in an experience that seems to have been hastily produced without the necessary care to make it truly captivating."

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Fernando da Costa WayTooManyGames Nov 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"In conclusion, Yohane the Parhelion: BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE is fun, but it fails to stick the landing totally. Several mechanics felt disjointed. For every crafting system that I lauded, there’s a hiccup to balance it out. Nitpick or not, …"

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Nov 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

25.0

"There is no shortage of metroidvania games with cute anime girl protagonists. Inti Creates has made a few good ones, but Yohane the Parhelion: BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE is not among them. It is a joyless and mediocre effort on …"

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Genghis Husameddin DayOne Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"I love a good challenge every now and then, but I don’t mind being able to coast as I please and feeling powerful to destroy foes to boot. For that, Yohane’s little adventure offers a fun journey through a weird …"

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Jonathan Leo Kakuchopurei Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

55.0

"While enjoyable on its own, I believe fans of the Yohane anime and Love Live series will find more to love and cherish here. The characters in the game aren’t fleshed out in context to the game and solely reliant …"

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Jordan Loades NintendoWorldReport Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"If you&s;re just in the market for a metroidvania, there&s;s dozens you could choose from that are a little more worthy of your time than Yohan the Parhelion -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-, but it does have that signature Inti Creates …"

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Juliana Paiva Zapparoli Nintendo Blast Nov 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

45.0

"Yohane the Parhelion -Blaze in the Deepblue- has a major underutilized potential, be it as a metroidvania or as a product for Love Live! fans. From scenery and enemies that get tiresome over time to the few memorable tracks, the …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Nov 2023
73.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"A charming, well-animated, and generally all-around adequate Metroidvania that still comes up a bit short in the space"

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Lauren Palmer Siliconera Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

50.0

"Given the amount of content the game has, Yohane the Parhelion -Blaze in the Deepblue- will pleasantly surprise both Love Live and Metroidvania fans and is well worth the price."

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Marcos Vinícius NintendoBoy Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Yohane the Parhelion -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is much more than a cheap anime-to-videogame conversion. Inti Creates&s; pedigree has helped make it a premium metroidvania experience and a solid recommendation for hardcore fans."

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue is an excellent Metroidvania-light game with pleasing visuals and rock-solid gameplay. Whether you&s;re a fan of the Love Live! Sunshine universe or simply want to experience Inti Creates&s; next great action platformer, this …"

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Steve Baltimore oprainfall Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

64.0

"Overall I had a great time with Yohane the Parhelion: BLAZE in the DEEP BLUE. I loved exploring the dungeon and seeing all of my favorite Aqours members once again. Each girl’s skills were very unique and suited them very …"

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Troy Dunham Geek to Geek Media Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Even if you have no idea who Yohan The Parhelion is, Blaze in the Deepblue is still a fun Metroidvania with a great sense of style."

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