BLUE REFLECTION

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · 2017 · $59.99 · RPG · deal grade B

Estimated net residual revenue: $1.1k to $1.7k per month
Opportunity: $3.6k per month at x2.60 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 69.6k
80%% positive across 1485 reviews · 4.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 8.9 years
Studio active elsewhere (76 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Last build shipped 8.9 years ago
Store page localized in only 3 language(s)
No Steam discount in 1.2 years (deepest tracked: -75%)
Proven demand elasticity: x2.1 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A 2017 Japanese school-based tactical RPG from Koei Tecmo built around relationships and turn-based combat.

Blue Reflection earned ~$898K lifetime on 69.6K sales at $59.99 retail, now generating ~$1.4K/mo residual with 80% positive reviews and minimal velocity loss over 107 months. The title shows sticky community affection despite no developer updates since launch; it remains a quiet earner suitable for portfolio acquisition or back-catalog revival if Koei Tecmo considers licensing or IP carve-out. Franchise potential is present but audience is niche and reviews suggest undermarketing rather than design failure. Most realistic play: watch.

Risk: School-setting JRPGs with relationship mechanics have narrowed appeal; sequel (Blue Reflection Tie) launched 2024 and may fragment the audience.
Risk: No developer engagement for 107 months suggests Koei Tecmo has moved focus; revival would require fresh marketing investment.
Risk: Price elasticity of 2.07 indicates strong sensitivity to discounting, but last deep sale was 14 months ago, risking price-fixing stagnation.

This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50%% error per title.