RefRain - prism memories -
| Developer: | RebRank |
|---|---|
| Release date: | 2011 (Doujin), 2016 (STEAM). |
RefRain ～Prism Memories～ is a shmup by RebRank in 2011 as a Doujin game, and later re-released for STEAM in 2016.
It is the 2nd entry of the Project Blank series, and it`s storyline connects to the world of Samidare.
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Contents
Gameplay Overview
The game consists of killing enemies and collecting coins. M.E.F.A2 is basically the SP attack, and depending on the character chosen, the attack`s coverage variates. M.E.F.A2 can reach up to 6 charge levels. There`s some enemies that can only be killed using the M.E.F.A2. Concept Reactor is like a bomb system that can neutralize some bullets and give i-frames. If the ship gets damaged, it will turn red, meaning it`s state is critical. If it gets hit again while red, a life will be lost.
Controls
- 1: Shot/Lock-on shot
- 2: M.E.F.A2
- 3: Concept Reactor
- 4: Low-velocity
- 5: Full-auto shot
Scoring
Scoring consists of a killing enemies to collect coins. If the player quickly collects a coin after it spawns, it will award a higher score value.
When clearing a stage, the bonus values go like this:
- Stage number is multiplied by 1000000 pts.
- Lives stock are multiplied by 1000000 pts.
- Lv5 coins are multiplied by 2000 pts.
- Lv4 coins are multiplied by 1000 pts.
- Lv3 coins are multiplied by 500 pts.
- Lv2 coins are multiplied by 250 pts.
- Lv1 coins are multiplied by 50 pts
- Hit count is multiplied by 1000 pts.
- Rank ratio variates
After that, the total bonus will be formed and will add up to the player`s score.
Difficulties and courses
Difficulties
- Easy (4 stages)
- Normal (5 stages)
- Advanced (5 stages)
- Extreme (5 stages)
Courses:
- Standard course: The normal game course.
- Re: course. Same as the standard course, with addition of suicide bullets from big enemies.
- Tutorial: Learn about the game
Pilots and ships
- Miria and Must Viper:
Basic ship with balanced shot type. Has trace options.
- Tee and Blitz Lester:
A ship that focuses on forward firing and close range attacks. During her lock-on on shot, her options will for a circle, attacking any enemy that enters it.
- Mews and Bronx Terror:
A ship that specializes in laser attacks. When not firing, the options aiming can be changed,
Items
| Coin: Spawned from killed enemies. | |
| Prism: Spawned from cancelled bullets via the usage of Concept Reactor. It recharges the M.E.F.A2 gauge faster. |
True Last Boss / TLB
The TLB, Light of Esse is exclusive to the Re: course, which awaits after defeating Violet A.K.A. Viola.
Trivia
- The design of Miria`s ship Must Viper is majorly inspired in RVR-02 Vambrace from Thunder Force V.
