RPG Fans Rejoice! Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo Heading to PS5, PS4

Available now in Asia

by Robert Ramsey 3:45pm

Update: The demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio is indeed happening; it's now available in Asia, and we're sure other territories will follow in due course.

The demo comprises the beginning of the game, and if you play it, your progress will carry over to the full game when it launches in October.

Original Story: Atlus is set to release a playable demo for upcoming RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. While there hasn't been an official announcement at the time of writing this article, the company's South Korean arm basically confirmed that the demo is imminent through a now removed social media post. We will, of course, update this story as soon as the demo actually arrives.

It'll be interesting to see what the demo covers. Atlus' RPGs are often notoriously slow to start, and so throwing players straight into the title's opening crawl might not leave the best impression. Having said that, it all depends on how long the demo ends up being; a few hours of content could certainly hook potential buyers. Metaphor has always looked incredibly promising, so here's hoping that the demo delivers.

Are you looking forward to Metaphor: ReFantazio ahead of its 11th October release on PS5 and PS4? Make a claim for the crown in the comments section below.

Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) is an assistant editor of Push Square, and has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Persona, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Trails, Tales — he's played 'em all. A little too much, some might say.

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Nei
1:04pm

Yes! And good chance to get through the opening moves so we can properly play on release day

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LuXifer
1:07pm

From what I've read the demo is already out in Asia, can't wait to check it out.

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jrt87
1:17pm

If it's the first hour or two of the game with progress carrying forward, then sure.

Otherwise, not interested in playing an out of context slice with the game out in two weeks.

I've been waiting for this.

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Owyn
1:23pm

It's already up on the Japanese store, called a 'Prologue Demo' and the description says: "In this demo version, you can play the early stages of the game. Saved data can be carried over to the full version."

Already played for several hours. You can choose either Japanese/English dub and many other text languages. Still haven’t finished the prologue yet.

I can’t express enough how excited I am just to play this game. It’s like an evolution to Persona 5 with better story (at least as far as I’ve gone through) and much sleeker gameplay. I’m playing on PS4, and other than environment, menu and combat is smooth 60 FPS.

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Gaia093
1:35pm

Since data carries over, I'll give it a go. I was already convinced to get it at launch, though.

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Yagami
1:37pm

I´m still debating on whether I should take a week off of work for this, or for the new Dragon Age.

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adit365
1:52pm

The demo already up in Asia
Around 28 gb on PS4

I really wanted a demo for this one. I’m not sure if I’m down for it or not, and I’m not feeling like taking another risk after how I felt about most games I’ve bought this year. I’m not a Persona guy, but I’ll try it.

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springer17
1:55pm

This has been one of my most anticipated releases this year, so to get hands on before dropping the money for it is even better.

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ztpayne7
2:03pm

If data carries over, I’ll do what I did with FFXVI which I was also sold on. Play it like 2-3 days before launch. 😅

I'm currently playing the demo right now, downloaded it from PSN Asia. It has english & Japan sub/dub and save data also carried to full game.

So far i like it. The graphics, artworks, music, story, characters, and combat. The english dub also sounds great with the characters has strong British / Scottish accent haha. I like the MC has voices for dialogue options, which is better compare to dead silent Persona MC.

Although, i still feel like i'm playing a Persona game than a new IP. But again, it's just a Prologue.

I'm basically sold on the game already, so I don't think I'd want to play a chunk of it out context, nor would I really want to play the opening only to have to wait to continue the game - assuming progress carried over. So I guess I'd skip it?

I'm not sure if I am getting the game at launch. I rarely buy games at full MSRP, so I might not start it until Christmas.

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Expa0
2:11pm

Consdering Atlus' recent track record I'm not particularly hopeful it'll be any good, more than anything they really ought to move away from the combat mechanics being so heavily focused on hitting enemies with the elemental attacks, press turn system and all such adjancent systems just don't make for interesting combat I don't think.

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Judal27
2:22pm

You mean I'll be able to hear that banger of a combat track on my TV real soon! Hopefully there's even more amazing music throughout

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TheArt
2:35pm

Atlus really have confidence in this. You'd think they've basically put half the game on YT but for a company that's so strict on spoilers that means there's a whole heap of content we ain't seen yet.

Im cool with a demo.even if i know the game is going to be incredible.word up son

@PuppetMaster Good to know it's coming to playstation as well, as I was expecting it to be a Xbox exclusive demo.

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Owyn
4:08pm

Demo is up on the PC Microsoft Store and it's almost 60GB. So the demo must be a good few hours long at least. It's also not timed and can be replayed.