Metaphor: ReFantazio - Everything you need to know about the new JRPG
Jun. 4, 2024The new medieval fantasy Metaphor: ReFantazio is finally here!
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Here’s everything you need to know about Metaphor: ReFantazio right now, from gameplay to news from the developer and more.
Metaphor: ReFantazio news
Metaphor: ReFantazio undoubtedly launched in one of the busiest times of the year, which is somewhat unusual for Atlus games - all thebest Persona gamesreleases tend to fall in the first half of the year, which can also be said for other Atlus titles like Unicorn Overlord.
Still, the busy period aside, the game has been doing well with critics and fans. In ourMetaphor ReFantazio review, Catherine Lewis described the title as a “triumphant evolution of Atlus' best.” High praise indeed.
Unlike former Atlus releases like Persona 5 and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Metaphor: ReFantazio launched simultaneously across all platforms. You can now play it onPC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X/S systems.
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Yes, there’s a Metaphor: ReFantazio collector’s edition, but it looks to have sold out virtually everywhere. Just in case it does come back in stock, though, the collector’s edition arrives with a physical disc for the JRPG, a steelbook case, both a soundtrack disc and physical art book, several metallic pins, a sticker sheet, and a cloth map of the kingdom of Euchronia.
Veteran Atlus fans probably won’t be surprised to learn that the Metaphor: ReFantazio collector’s edition also comes with a background music and costumes pack. You’ll get costumes and music themed around Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 4, as well as Etrian Odyssey and Shin Megami Tensei.
The story of Metaphor: ReFantazio begins with the assassination of the King of Euchronia, which brings about a struggle for succession.
Us, the protagonist, along with our fairy companion Galica, must find a way to succeed in the royal tournament for the throne, as well as breaking a curse placed upon a prince the kingdom believes to be dead. There’s a lot going on here.
Just above, you can check out the latest story trailer for Metaphor: ReFantazio. It does a great job at establishing the primary setup for the overarching story of the Atlus game, showing you how you’re going to go about gathering allies and preparing for the royal tournament, as well as some of the enemies you’ll be facing off against.
The answer is, somewhat intriguingly, both! Metaphor: ReFantazio employs real-time action-packed combat for when you’re fighting lower level enemies, and traditional turn-based RPG combat for when you’re going up against enemies who are both closer to and above your level.
It’s a really novel approach to grinding through low-level enemies, and Metaphor: ReFantazio looks to have made the grind a whole lot easier. This is the case whether you’re out in the open world, or exploring dungeons found throughout the vast RPG.
Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your view), there is no romance in Metaphor: ReFantazio. In a big change from the Persona games, the new Atlus title is entirely ditching romance, so although there are typical ‘bond’ levels with your allies and other close characters, you won’t be able to romance anyone.
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