Metaphor ReFantazio feels like a breath of fresh air. Yes, there are systems borrowed from both Persona and Shin Megami Tensei but there are also plenty of new ideas in Atlus’ fantasy-inspired world.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. However, Metaphor’s take on fantasy is remarkably different from its peers - and it’s highly ...

Though Metaphor: ReFantazio is the former Persona team's first foray into high fantasy, it might also be the most grounded and deeply human game they've ever created. By weaving magical elements with ...

Studio Zero, led by the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5, is forging a new path with Metaphor: ReFantazio. The fantasy RPG retains the core mechanics of the beloved Persona games while ...

'I am genuinely delighted to see Japanese-style RPGs being born and embraced.' ...

Metaphor ReFantazio, described in summary, sounds like any number of traditional fantasy games. It stars a ragtag band of adventurers from disparate backgrounds, bound together in a quest to thwart a ...

From Metaphor: ReFantazio’s first moments depicting the assassination of a King, I was hooked. In a cutscene that plays even before the game brings you to the main menu, the gritty, dark fantasy world ...

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Zorba is one of the more memorable characters players will meet in Metaphor: ReFantazio. He is one of the first major bosses players have to take out, being the evil Necromancer that is also tied into ...

It looks like Atlus has a frontrunner for Game of the Year on its hands with Metaphor: ReFantazio. Reviews for the latest RPG from the company behind Persona and Shin Megami Tensei dropped this ...

Utterly obsessed with gaming, anime, and manga for the past 25 years, Carley attended Florida State University, graduating with a degree in Japanese in 2012. A professional Japanese/English translator ...