Metaphor: ReFantazio - The Unrestrained JRPG Bridging Persona and Shin Megami Tensei
TL;DR
Metaphor: ReFantazio, a new RPG from Atlus' Studio Zero, offers a medieval fantasy twist on the Persona formula with flashy turn-based combat, deep character interactions, and a visually stunning presentation. The game, set in the kingdom of Euchronia amidst a succession crisis, features a mix of real-time action and turn-based encounters, and emphasizes exploration and relationship-building. It releases on October 11 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio Hands-On: A Fantasy RPG That Oozes Cool Kotaku
- Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity Engadget
- Metaphor: ReFantazio is the Perfect Middle Ground Between Persona and Shin Megami Tensei Crunchyroll
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