Metaphor: ReFantazio doesn't escape Persona's shadow, but its charming cast of characters and fun turn-based combat make it a worthwhile RPG on its own.
Metaphor: ReFantazio MSRP $69.99 Score Details “Even though it sticks a little too close to Persona, Metaphor: ReFantazio turned me into a loyal follower.” Pros Cons When I was fighting a giant egg boss that required me to crack its shell before dishing out catastrophic damage, I was wondering when the moment would come where I’d see how Metaphor: ReFantazio would differentiate itself from Atlus ’ crown jewel, Persona. To be honest, this thought came up multiple times during my playthrough.
A new age of kings Metaphor: ReFantazio follows a young blue-haired protagonist and his fairy companion Gallica as they compete in a tournament to determine the United Kingdom of Euchronia’s next ruler after the death of its king. Whoever earns the will of the people will claim the throne. The protagonist carries a fantasy book that details an egalitarian and utopian society free of prejudice that looks an awful lot like modern-day Japan with its towering skyscrapers.
My favorite character out of the playable main cast is Heismay, the quick and acrobatic bat. He serves as the group’s elder, often imparting wisdom to his teammates. He’s also coming to terms with the death of his son, which is explored further in Metaphor’s Follower system. This functions very similarly to Persona’s Social Links and Confidants; you’ll learn more about the characters and their backstories while also unlocking gameplay benefits.
Along the way to a destination, the party will sometimes stop at a landmark like tourists and have a short conversation about its lore. Instead of being a fully explorable 3D area, these landmarks are simply just 2D portraits of the area with the party in the background that look almost like developer concept art. This lets Metaphor’s gorgeous art direction shine.
Fighting for the future Metaphor’s Archetypes work similarly to your typical RPG character classes. My party members can become Mages, Warriors, Gunners, and more with the right spirit equipped. But what I love about Archetypes is their unbridled flexibility. Each character has an affinity towards certain stats; Hulkenberg and Stohl are more physically based, while Junah and Eupha rely on magic. However, I’m not restricted from switching to Archetypes that focus on the opposite stat.
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