Blue Archive (2025)

Developer: NEXON Games
Publisher: NEXON Korea
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, RPG, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 21,620 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 63 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A free-to-play anime fantasy RPG with strategic combat and a mix of light and dramatic moments.

animefantasystrategiccasualsuggestiveadventurefree to play

What players say

Players adore the story, characters, and soundtrack, and find the gacha relatively generous. Sentiment is split on the gameplay: some find the daily routine and skill-timing addiction rewarding, others describe progress as frustrating and the chore list overwhelming.

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