Metaphor: ReFantazio - Creator Interview

[@TokyoJuul8008]

I love when the design language of a game is expressed in suchba comprehensive way. Games can still be art, even when they are also products by necessity.

[@roomer8381]

Almost every existing art piece is a product. You can't do much without earning money

[@jamessteinwand2224]

That's just Atlus for you

[@icedcapplord710]

It's a fantasy RPG with Press Turn and Persona's social elements. It's already day one for me lol The snippets of music from Meguro we hear in the promos so far sound great too

[@OkaRin1]

Shame that Meguro no longer in Atlus. I wonder who's gonna be composer for P6.

[@ShizukiShirano]

@@OkaRin1 Meguro still doing contractual work so Atlus can work out the deal anytime its possible like right now.

[@josecg1212]

He still works in collaboration with Atlus

[@Kekorock1]

@@OkaRin1 mostly likely one the composers that has worked on the persona spin offs/Royal. If you ask me they have proven their worth.

[@Nwakanma1]

And after pausing at certain gameplay moments in the trailer. If you zoom in, you’ll see that you can change classes for all of your party members. Including yourself. I saw different class names like “Destroyer, Soul Hacker, Trickster,” and of course the basic classes like Thief, Fighter, Knight, Ninja, Seeker, etc. It also looks like the protagonist will be a Wind user too after seeing their moves list briefly.

[@sombrego2260]

Kudos to atlus for making these interviews it's really interesting to look and listen to.

[@jamesrule1338]

Need more chill videos of creators talking about the games they are making.

[@ShizukiShirano]

Yeah agreed

[@corruptedteka]

This is a year late, but if you like this style of chilled out creator interview videos, you should check out Archipel documentaries ! They're a youtube channel focused on japanese creators and they have masterful editing. Really recommend. ( They're actually going to release a mini-series on Metaphor's creators sometime soon, which i'm really excited about ! )

[@ofodaqueama]

I'm actually so happy, they're being fully honest about the game, we can also see that they're putting an immense amount of effort into the game just by what they're saying about their experiences making it.

[@jynxce]

Notice they said nothing of developing the game, only polishing. They'll basically done and fine tuning this gem to the highest order. My favorite studio in the business of making games today (I see you over there, too, FromSoftware).

[@akirayama1534]

This makes me so happy

[@aclaylambisabirdman6324]

Same

[@neoshenlong]

Persona 4 changed my life. The person I am right now is in a huge way defined by the ideas that P4 allowed me to develop and helped me find. I love that Hashino has this in mind while developing this game. He wants to touch lifes, and I'm sure he will.

[@renren47618]

Same P3-5 also changed me as a person and i have no idea who i would even be if i had never played Persona. Even with all flaws that i noticed within these games afther some time i still highly value them as something way more special than just a game for me. I can't wait to see what the people behind these 3 awesome games will bring in ReFantazio probably having way more creative freedom too

[@Natzawa]

SMT didn’t change your life but Persona did? Rip

[@neoshenlong]

@@Natzawa ok

[@yorsh_cb]

​@@Natzawa SMT is like ...ANOTHER GOD REJECTED !!!!!

[@KuroReisho]

lol bro I felt that so hard Before playing persona I would usually just say what’s on my mind if I was asked for opinion towards something Now…. lol I’d always think of 3 things I could say in a situation and choose the best option

[@TitaniaBird]

The thought put into this makes me so much more excited for the game. It's not just a fantasy RPG made by ATLUS. It's an ATLUS RPG made in the fantasy genre, with relevant cues taken from SMT and Persona. That's pretty dang rad. I look forward to this game simultaneously getting me hyped, breaking my heart, and making me think.

[@jamessteinwand2224]

Im 100% sure they won't miss I will miss persona music though, but if the life sim part is still there Imma be obsessed

[@Brademic]

Such a profound meaning for the game! My respect for ATLUS has grown

[@ShadowOfMassDestruction]

"If feel my bond with *ATLUS* has grown stronger"

[@Kekorock1]

It's so cool to see and hear such talented and passionate group of individuals show their art and to see their approach on how to make something truly special. This is why they make such unforgettable experiences and why I personally love this studio so much, they actually give a damn about their art and it shows. "Face your fear" is such a cool and simple message. Can not wait for this game!

[@renren47618]

Already my most hyped game for 2024. Fantasy Persona? With Meguro Soundtrack and the rest of the P3-5 team? This has chances of being a masterpiece like the other games made by this team. Really wishing that this lives up to the expectations.

[@annabellethedoll9023]

with all these great people working on it, it is bound to be A BANGER !!!

[@ScorbunGame]

I feel like this game is going to be a result of a passionate team looking at WHY we're attracted to both consume and create fantasy in the first place, asking why people choose to dive into fictional worlds for various reasons. We've already seen that a core mechanic centers around the physical personification of architypes, the hero, the heart, the foil, the villian, all these traditional character tropes that we, in our world at least, don't question and see as basic storytelling. The core question behind this games themes seems to be "Why do we, as people, choose to engage in fiction and can it really enrich our lives?"

[@kaneclarke4825]

Wow. To hear Atlus directly say that they want their games to impact people’s lives and for the game to be an enriching and meaningful experience. I always got this impression from their games, but to hear it from the horses mouth really does encourage me in the thought that goes into these games. I can’t just play games purely for entertainment, I need them to be meaningful experiences and this is why I come back to Atlus. I really do hope that Atlus keeps this purpose in their games, as it really is what makes their games special. The human meaning in their games, such as Persona 3 really does touch me. Thank you Atlus.

[@dutchielander2478]

Dude, the moment they played a piece of the score Mr. Meguro made i instantly got goosebumps. I think we're alright with this one ya'll!

[@James-gj8rn]

Persona 4 Golden is my favourite game of all time so to say i'm excited for what the Persona creators are doing next is quite the understatement (i can't wait to see what they cook up next, i'm sure it will be top quality)

[@dyldragon1]

Me too man

[@AceA254]

14:35 "We think this RPG represents the *best* of ATLUS [...]" Now my expectations are the highest, for sure. But i believe that these guys will certainly deliver something that lives up to it.

[@Naztalgic_Memories]

I am so excited for this game! I have been playing SMT since 2009 and I recently tried Persona in 2022 and I fell in love. Knowing it's a mixture of both will just be absolutely amazing!

[@jaredthegamer369]

Hashino, Soejima, and Meguro the 3-headed goat fr

[@Lxx00Jxx00]

i'm really excited for metaphor!! happy that is coming to ps5

[@OkaRin1]

The game looks like mix of DDS+Persona, very excited! Also, it's interesting to see isekai setting in big videogame. And it's a swan song of Shoji Meguro in Atlus, the OST is gonna be 100% outstanding!

[@RedJLP]

Wait, is Meguro not doing anything Atlus after this? I know he’s gone freelance but so did the likes of Kazushige Nojima and Yoko Shimomura who respectively wrote and scored for Square but then went freelance and while still working with Square on the series they’re famous for, they also did other stuff about as significant

[@t_bone2145]

That skill tree definitely gives me DDS vibes with the hexagons

[@osricen]

What an unexpected surprise and what a marvel... And the GOLDEN trio. The dream of any writer/director, artist/illustrator, and composer/musician should be to be like them. I'm eager to get it day 1 and spend the next 90 to 120 days getting lost in its world, once and again.

[@HallowedBeThyGame]

I cannot wait!! Thank you for this!

[@yenyay]

REALLY EXCITED FOR THIS GAME

[@hugomungus7306]

My soul is ready. My wallet is loaded for the pre order. Let's f***ing go.

[@jessegonzalez9967]

I didn't expect to get a sample from Mister Meguro but holy cow it blew me away. I love this man's tracks.

[@tjgii1207]

Wow! That was a really cool series of 3 interviews. Never thought of music like a UI element, and loved the philosophy behind the story and art. The more i see, the more excited i am about this one!!

[@jynxce]

Meguro said no rap. Sorry, Lotus Juice :(

[@AlKenlly]

De verdad que se nota el grandísimo esfuerzo, pasión y cuidado de los detalles por este nuevo videojuego, el arte del mismo me encanta totalmente, la historia pinta muy interesante, el gameplay luce divertido y el soundtrack es glorioso. *Metaphor* tiene todos los elementos para triunfar y ser una obra atemporal como pocas, no cabe duda de que será jugado y recordado (por décadas) con mucho cariño por todas aquellas personas que tengan la dicha de jugarlo. En fin, esto de seguro será un éxito de ventas y va a inspirar a muchas desarrolladoras a crear juegos con este estilo/esencia. Enhorabuena por siempre hacer trabajos con tanta dedicación y paciencia.

[@Belmoon]

I'm such a fan of the idea of using 60's era mod fashion in a fantasy setting.

[@thatperson1022]

Beyond excited for it. I'm so glad this game gets so much pre-release coverage now, it's good marketing and it's nice to learn more about the development and general vibe they are going for

[@ianp5367]

God this looks incredible, this needs way more eyes on it!

[@makotonarukami7468]

Yup, I'm fully supporting this game. I just started watching Fantasy Anime recently, and i now understand why people like those Fantasy worlds. Please, contiune to polish the game, and take your time just as you guys have been doing. We can wait.

[@Lorin116]

Thank you all for your hard work. We're now even more excited for the game.

[@ryancampbell6780]

Love the design philosophy. Seems to be a subversion on Isekai and a commentary on our idealization of nonexistent worlds and our need to escape into them, rather than accepting the world and learning how to shape it after our ideals. Normally that would be presented as ordinary people entering a another fantastical world, except here its reversed, merging elements of contemporary civilization and architecture into the fictitious realm. Depth of creative process on display here reminds me of when Cozy Okada and Kazuma Kaneko worked on Nocturne. High Hope's for this one!

[@HER0333]

More excited for this than P3 remake or P5 tactics this is Persona 6 level hype right here 🔥

[@battleon81]

It's just a matter of time before Yoko Taro announces the new Nier highschool drama.

[@athorem]

Nierbros... It's over...

[@phillemon7664]

Nier needs to escape fr. He was right to be worried, lol.

[@mandakoru]

Atlus has always been diving into a genre and topic that are deeply rooted to human emotion, whether its the bad or the good of humanity.. Atlus Big pillar is SMT and Persona series, i personally play more Persona than SMT because of how intriguing the story is, the deep connection between you and your allies, and the forces who tryin to take you down, its all really makes you think about life, similar like when you just finished a really good novel.. One thing for sure, this game is not only about "A Grand Adventure" , but instead be a "Life changing Adventure" Whats an adventure without message behind it? I am Hyped, I am Happy, I am ready..to face my fear

[@ReCustomize]

Absolutely amazing. It looks to be a masterpiece already. Cannot wait for this one!

[@Mene0]

5:56 damn, nailed it. I feel this with the Persona games

[@ArrowSlayer]

Really enjoy hearing what inspries the team during development!

[@3up3rn0va]

Let's Goooo some of my favoreite Atlus artists and devs are making this game. I am so freaking hyped. Atlus is so good at character design and the art style is definitely taken inspiration from both SMT and Persona and making something new and unique. Plus it's a fantasy as well which is right up my ally. Looking forward to this! Also interesting themes as I struggle with bad social anxiety😂

[@Chill9104]

This interview was a great idea

[@athorem]

Soul Hackers guy: Soul Hackers is going to be the third pillar for Atlus Hashino: No

[@rawflour6757]

Can't wait for this game y'all never disappoint

[@MatthewDaSmitdog]

This game is looking to combine the best aspects of both SMT and Persona, and putting it in a fantasy with modern culture elements in fashion and infrastructure. Love this package put together for this game from Atlus, one that could give an impeccable trifecta of JRPGs in their franchise portfolio for years to come. Can't wait to play it on my Xbox next year!

[@AbelMusa]

This was fantastic. Glad to hear from them directly. Definitely a buy for me.

[@Ike_of_pyke]

Hopefully there's touches of last Bible in there

[@MatthewDadoun]

No

[@raptorskilltor4554]

Maybe

[@Ike_of_pyke]

@@MatthewDadoun you work for Atlus ? If not then shut up because you'd be surprised how much last Bible can apply here without much effort at all

[@Ike_of_pyke]

@@abubakr8232 Cycles of literal reincarnation (like a characters you meet and play in the 2nd and 3rd main games are reincarnations of the main heroes and supporting characters) meets with touches of science fantasy (namely you're on juptier in the 1st game, there's a lot of "magical tech" ) and then of course the whole fact that your destiny is to become something God-like after starting as some weird mystical knight called a Gaia master (which matches the whole "you are chosen can ascend to the the throne" of this game ) due to it being an early 90s jrpg on the Gameboy (then ported to the game gear ) the vibe feels generic in terms of presentation and style at times but it can work if given a team like Studio 0

[@t_bone2145]

This game is looking to be a very interesting hodgepodge of everything atlus has ever made

[@nataliemanahan5168]

This game sounds like it'll be a blast!😊

[@jerry3115]

Very excited to see how this turns out

[@Str8Huggin]

Atlus is the reason I went back to school to pursue my dreams. The love and hard work that goes into these games is immediately apparent! I trust any and all Atlus projects at this point. They could sell me a start menu only and I'd pre-order it. ❤❤❤

[@statesminds]

I’m beyond stoked on this one. Great interview

[@lostshade6562]

Best RPG announcement this year, looks like a masterpice (like the style even a bit more than P4 and P5)

[@gizelbelcoot]

Awesome. Wanted Atlus to try some new setting beyond smt. Finally its time.

[@RenardAgrume]

I am beyond hyped for this one!

[@TainoMoya]

I need that opera song in the trailer released so i can listen to it over and over 🎶

[@marcvickybarthelemy951]

Also on PS4/PS5

[@nabihansatria5982]

Please release on switch too

[@AceBadguy]

Nice. Looking forward to the final product.

[@ThePsychoticWombat]

Atlas and specifically persona 3, 4 and 5 has revived my interest in jrpgs, I can't wait for this

[@NocturnalMelody]

This looks amazing. I’m a huge fan of Persona 4 and 5, and love fantasy RPGs. This game looks like a labor of love and I can’t wait to play it. Thanks, Atlus!

[@purplecat345]

Atlus!! Let's face the fears inside us and not let them rule us. Rad rad rad

[@FarMus]

More Meguro music = great day

[@thundermincz]

What a G for mentioning SMT, god knows they don't do it enough (mainly cuz god is dead after every game)

[@AKABoondock19]

I Hate the corporate side of Atlus, but I love their developers so much

[@topsekret2679]

Would love to play this on Switch.

[@ryuuotaku35]

I can’t wait to hear more!

[@YuriKozukata5533]

Smt 5 so good , i finished it twice already ,

[@joeyn.9135]

CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS! 🔥

[@axel88er19]

Super excited.

[@HealingGourd]

I'm so excited for this

[@paosoares-sama3656]

the game looks fantastic man, really excited for it

[@ficamnuzone7052]

I need this , fresh and original game

[@RhythmGrizz]

I am completely in.

[@makisekurisu1990]

I am looking forward to play the game, im sure it will be great

[@MoveTowardsTheLight]

Loved this interview. Hopefully the game can live up to the hype.

[@MagumoKawasaki]

Once he mentioned Fear as the theme, My mind went right to thinking about the whole "Fight or Flight response" people have. Just from that alone. Best place to show case that IMO is during something Catastrophic, like a natural disaster or something. So I am expecting something on that scale caused by a villain. Also It could be how party members get powers? Ya know over coming there fears is like how in persona games where they accept that side of themselves they are trying to reject and suppress.

[@aitamasanada72]

obviously i have knowning this will come! when ppl hear atlus is obviously because persona or smt series. but i alwasy say to myself that i would love to see new series from atlus and bam! hope this turn out great!.

[@Flameb0]

lookin forward to it!

[@sinisis_sinisis]

man THIS WAS GREAT

[@CrimRui]

Game of the year material, no doubt.

[@nekokikogaming3530]

Soooooo hyped

[@thisrogue]

THIS WILL BE AMAZING!!!

[@xArnaix]

Looking forward to it!

[@briareos2876]

Buying it Day one

[@Natzawa]

I’ll probably check this game out when it comes out.

[@MitoRequiem]

LAST BIBLE 4 CHADS WE MOVE

[@Chill9104]

I truly believe that when this game comes it it will be a third pillar for Atlus

[@timepatroltrunks8276]

I would've preferred Etrian Odyssey being built as its third pillar instead of medieval persona but I'm still interested to see what the finished product of Re Fantazio looks like

[@phillemon7664]

Idk know how they would've done that when EO is intrinsically designed to be niche. There's a reason why SMT isn't a first person dungeon crawler anymore.

[@Graestra]

Yeah I think there's a lot they could do to really elevate a first person dungeon crawler rpg to the level of the persona series if they dedicated the time, talent, and budget to doing so

[@jscriber100]

An idea of a "third pillar" is intriguing. Not to stop, but to pause Persona to open a new chapter drenched in fantasy. Take as much time as you need, thanks Atlus.

[@Toraneko78]

I already love Gallica.

[@e.b9931]

Day one For this... Happy it's on Xbox

[@tucoroto]

Lots of Atlus goodness in thex next 12-14 months (y). Looking forward to this 2024 release as well as P3R and P5T (today).

[@flamuralaj3302]

This looks like the series from Atlus that'll keep be buying each entry. SMT and Persona are great, but this is my stuff.

[@MrGSABIorek]

I wonder if by going "religious" Meguro also means going for Western religious chants as reference. I remember back in 2007 appreciating a lot the "religious" tracks of Jesper Kyd's Assassins Creed soundtrack.

[@Oggre]

This game will be awesome ❤

[@sor3999]

6:57 "We want to make a protagonist we haven't been able because of our modern settings! We wanted someone androgynous"... I think all your protagonists in all your games are exactly that...

[@pokelogikx]

“They think of SMT or Persona” me also thinking of Etrian Odyssey…. ;-;

[@thelaughtophyena6916]

0:39 Etrian odyssey should be in there, Fite me

[@phillemon7664]

Surprisingly it doesn't have a lot in common with EO from what we've seen.

[@Da34Box]

just tell me when i can pre order all of these atlus games

[@TheRetroCleric324]

So excited playing persona 4 for the first time right now and loving it. Only played persona 1 and smt raidou before this so this game is amazing compared to those.