Atlus’s Metaphor: ReFantazio, a visually striking RPG with in-depth systems, offers a fresh take on the genre, featuring a job system, familiar turn-based combat, and a focus on Archetypes, party positioning, and Synergy abilities. While its early narrative hints at deeper themes, the gameplay feels familiar and satisfying, with expansive dungeons, interactive combat, and a social link system similar to Persona. Players will embark on a 100-hour adventure in Metaphor: ReFantazio, exploring its intricate world and engaging in strategic turn-based battles.
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Drawing upon its rich history of beloved RPGs, Atlus has crafted Metaphor: ReFantazio as a crowning achievement. Led by director Katsura Hashino, the game boasts an all-star team featuring Shigenori Soejima, Shoji Meguro, Koda Kazuma, and Ikuto Yamashita. Scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on October 11, Metaphor combines social elements from the Persona series with a faster combat system and a fresh fantasy setting.
Metaphor: ReFantazio’s recent gameplay showcase demonstrated its stunning user interface (UI), which has garnered praise from fans for its elegant aesthetics and functionality. The game’s developer, Atlus, has a long-standing tradition of prioritizing UI design, with director Katsura Hashino advocating for fair compensation for UI designers, a practice credited for the studio’s exceptional UI quality.
Metaphor: ReFantazio, the upcoming game from Atlus/Sega, will not feature romance options. This was confirmed by the developers during an official fan Q&A. While the game will still feature relationship-building and Social Links, these relationships will be platonic in nature. Check out our coverage of Persona 3 Reload for more on Atlus’ games.
The upcoming RPG ‘Persona 6’ will not feature romantic relationships, a notable departure from its predecessors. While some fans have expressed disappointment, others welcome the decision, citing dissatisfaction with previous romantic elements in the series.
Atlus has revealed the release date for its highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio. The game, which combines turn-based combat with real-time action, will be available on October 11 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Windows. A 30-minute gameplay demo showcased the game’s story, combat system, and time management mechanics, which are reminiscent of the Persona series.
Metaphor: ReFantazio, the upcoming RPG from the team behind Persona 5, has an official release date of October 11th. Unveiled in a 25-minute showcase hosted by director Katsura Hashino, the release date was announced alongside gameplay, music, and other elements. Metaphor features notable differences from Persona, including a fantasy roadtrip setting and reimagined time progression system, while retaining elements like turn-based combat.
Metaphor: ReFantazio, the upcoming RPG from the team behind Persona 5, has an official release date of October 11. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, the definitive edition of the acclaimed Nintendo Switch exclusive, is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The re-release promises significant upgrades, including higher visual fidelity, 60 fps, and a substantial new Vengeance route that reworks the original narrative with 75 hours of additional gameplay. Atlus developers discuss the motivations behind these changes, hinting at a different perspective on SMT V’s themes of order and chaos.