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News Metaphor: ReFantazio Gets a Fantastic Story Trailer

Game of thrones

Assuming you haven't already seen enough of Metaphor: ReFantazio, the RPG just got a fantastic story trailer, fresh from Anime Expo 2024. In it, we get a bit more background on some of the main characters — including the protagonist — and a glimpse of the world-shattering stakes that form the core of the game's narrative. "Fight...

• Fri 5th Jul 2024
• Atlus
• PS5
• PS4
• Metaphor
• Trailers

News Players Won't See Every Dungeon in Metaphor: ReFantazio, JRPG Offers a 'Lot More Freedom'

Take your time

It sounds like the upcoming Metaphor: ReFantazio will be quite the departure from recent Atlus efforts like Persona 5 or SMT V: Vengeance, with game director Katsura Hashino suggesting there is a "lot more freedom" in his high fantasy undertaking. While the central story is set in stone, how players decide to spend their limited...

• Fri 28th Jun 2024
• Atlus
• PS5
• PS4
• Metaphor

News Metaphor: ReFantazio Director Explains the RPG's Lack of Persona-Style Romance

Keep it professional

Given that Metaphor: ReFantazio has a lot in common with the Persona games — especially in terms of gameplay structure and mechanics — many had simply assumed that it would also feature a Persona-style romance system, letting you forge a more intimate relationship with a party member or supporting character of your choice...

• Tue 25th Jun 2024
• Atlus
• PS5
• PS4
• Metaphor

News Yet Another Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase Will Air Next Month, Focusing on Story

Lost the plot

It's only just got done with Metaphor: ReFantazio's second gameplay showcase, but Atlus has already announced a third deep dive that's scheduled for the 6th July. This upcoming broadcast will focus on the game's story, the finer details of which have remained a bit of a mystery up until this point. "This is a story of how people must...

• Tue 11th Jun 2024
• Atlus
• PS5
• PS4
• Metaphor

Preview Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Already a Contender for RPG of the Year

No metaphors here

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a lot. We were only allowed to spend around an hour with Atlus’ upcoming RPG at this years’ Summer Game Fest, but in that time, we ran into egg enemies wearing boots; we acted like an ass to our other party members; we made kebabs with one of or companions; we also fought squid Jesus which had a heart...

• Mon 10th Jun 2024
• Previews
• Atlus
• PS5
• PS4
• Metaphor

News Massively Hyped RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Gets 11 Minutes of Live Gameplay

Out for a Strohl

The Summer Game Fest showcase itself may have been a disappointment, but the surrounded event — which lasts the whole weekend — does mean that we get to see fresh gameplay from a number of highly promising titles. One such game is Metaphor: ReFantazio, the superb-looking RPG from Atlus. Up until now, we've only seen edited...

• Sun 9th Jun 2024
• Atlus
• PS5
• PS4
• Metaphor

News Metaphor: ReFantazio Goes Crazy with New Combat Gameplay, Has Over 40 Character Jobs

That's class

Atlus' second Metaphor: ReFantazio showcase has just come to a close, and if you've been itching to see more of the game's intense combat system, you're in for a treat. The 20-minute video covers just about everything you need to know with regards to the RPG's hybrid battles, which combine an (optional) action-based opening phase with a...

• Sat 8th Jun 2024
• Atlus
• PS5
• PS4
• Metaphor

News Stunning RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Gets Another Full Showcase This Week

All aboard the Gauntlet Runner

We can't wait for Metaphor: ReFantazio, and our current excitement for the RPG largely stems from the game's first showcase, which aired back in April. With that in mind, another showcase sounds like a great idea, and that's exactly what we're getting. Set for the 7th June, this is another full presentation from...

• Tue 4th Jun 2024
• Atlus
• PS5
• PS4
• Metaphor

News Metaphor: ReFantazio Bringing New Details to Summer Game Fest

Hashino and Soejima on stage

The next big Atlus JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio will be taking to the Summer Game Fest stage next month to share new details about the game. Director Katsura Hashino and artist Shigenori Soejima will be on stage to present the game to fans in attendance and watching via livestream, presumably revealing new footage. The show...

• Wed 22nd May 2024
• Atlus
• PS5
• PS4
• Metaphor: ReFantazio
• Summer Game Fest

News Metaphor: ReFantazio Might Be a Much Harder RPG Than We Realise

No mention of difficulty settings yet

Metaphor: ReFantazio, the upcoming RPG from key Persona developers, is starting to sound like it could be quite hardcore. The game's latest information dump — with arrives via a lengthy press release stuffed with new screenshots — specifically mentions difficulty when outlining the title's turn-based combat...

• Tue 7th May 2024
• Atlus
• PS5
• PS4
• Metaphor