Metaphor: ReFantazio is the next huge JRPG from Shin Megami Tensei developer Atlus, and if new PS Store pages are anything to go by, then the game's structure will be like Persona, but in reverse. Wishlist pages for the title in Japan and Asia claim you'll "go on quests, dungeon dive, and hunt for treasures by day". Then, during the night, you will "strengthen relationships, build bonds, & increase virtues".
Since all the Persona games follow a group of high school students, the series is generally structured around attending classes during the day and fighting demons in dungeons at night. As a new fantasy IP, Metaphor: ReFantazio doesn't need to subscribe to that structure, so instead you'll be taking part in fights with the sun still in the sky and then dealing with social links once it sets.
The PS Store description then continues: "Ride your 'gauntlet runner' to faraway dungeons & towns across an expansive world. Discover beautiful landscapes accompanied by captivating music, immersive UI, & anime cutscenes." Finally, it teases a "mysterious & exciting story" about people "fighting their own anxiety. Join the high-stakes Royal Tournament that promises hours of captivating exploration and discovery."
Metaphor: ReFantazio is slated to launch for PS5, PS4 later this year. Do you like this change in structure? Share all your thoughts in the comments below.
[source personacentral.com]
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This is my most anticipated game of 2024. I hope the night time scenes have music similar to Summon Night series.
"relationships at night", oh we are so in...
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Considering its not persona, it's not really a change in structure ; just like persona is not devil summoner or shin megami tensei
I’ll take more Persona-esque games any day of the week since the social aspects are unrivaled IMO. There are not really any games/franchises quite like it. I don’t want a carbon copy but if it’s influenced by Persona and it’s an Atlus game, mega pluses for me. I’m sure others don’t share that sentiment which is all good 😎😎😎
Atlus is just on FIRE this year. Persona 3 Reload, Unicorn Overlord, SMTV: Vengeance, and then Metaphor: ReFantazio to close things out. Hopefully all four of these titles find success. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to go break the bad news to my wallet 😅😅
Looks cool. I'm looking forward to seeing more gameplay, specifically the combat.
This makes perfect sense, since I’ve been told that the night time
is the right time
to be
with the one you love
Then why isn't it called Anosrep?
As long as it doesnt have this tedious calender system all is well for me.
Wait so in the US/EUROPE the game isn't on wishlist pages for Playstation? Man, the Xbox marketing deal for this is so weird.
So yet another Persona clone, pass.
It looks very close to P5 in terms of structure which makes sense as it would have started development around the same time as P5 or not too long after.
@McBurn Based on the screenshots it looks like the calendar/time management aspect will be there like P5.
@Darylb88 Damn, you're right. Thanks for the heads up. So all is not well for me anymore-.-'
This means no media blackout about this game for me anymore and waiting for reviews beforce making a decision. Still probably gonna buy it at some point anyway though....still hoping it won't be as tedious with months of nothing worthwhile to do...
Really looking forward to this.
Loving P3 Reload, shame that they didn’t remake FES over the original though as Atlus wouldn’t have had to make The Answer as a dlc.
Looking forward to SMTV Vengeance as well
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