Metaphor: ReFantazio STANDS PROUDLY Next To Persona & Shin Megami Tensei

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From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to enter the Royal Tournament and lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince. Control your destiny, face your fears and awaken magical "Archetype" powers that lie dormant in your
heart. By awakening to an “Archetype,” you will unlock the power to channel and combine the abilities of unique job classes. Strengthen your bonds and build your party to take down powerful foes and discover the kingdom’s true nature.
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[@DavidCastJRPGs]

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[@lunathetrip3241]

when are you announcing the results of that metaphor giveaway?

[@nicholasnajibi3082]

Unfortunately, there’s no fresh ideas in this game. Atlus just copies and pastes everything and just hides it in different places with there other IP’s. Very disappointing.

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@Official_RetroMania]

Metaphor Re Fantazio all time peak on Steam is over 60K players playing RIGHT NOW! In contrast Persona 3 Reload all time peak was 45K and remember Persona 3 Reload sold worldwide on all platforms in the first week over 1 million copies. Metaphor is a HUGE success.

[@ramyeon9520]

Metaphors sold over 1 million copies already!

[@Bunke987]

A huge success or just the fact that reload flopped? Im leaning towards the latter

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@pokemigas6049]

​@@Bunke987 P3R sold 1 million in one week. For a jrpg, that's a massive success. So no, it didn't flop

[@Official_RetroMania]

​@@Bunke987 No P3 didn't flopped in fact it was Atlus'es fastest selling game of all time it sold more copies in 1 week than any other game that includes the Persona 5 hype. Now how much it sold it total we don't know but it was definitely not a flop, the game made is money back and then some (profit).

[@Moofydakidd]

Just got home from work, greeted by my collector’s edition at my door step. Time to dive in !

[@samsilver2552]

The MC getting killed in battle NOT causing a game over is a very nice change from Persona! Really enjoyed the demo & can’t wait to pick up my PS5 copy today!

[@Bat_Brain21]

If anything, The Archetypes in Metaphor remind me of the job system in classic Final Fantasy games at least in my opinion.

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@phillemon7664]

That's exactly what they are, just with an Atlus twist

[@Creslin321]

Yup it is 💯 a job system. People saying that archetypes are just personas have no idea what they're talking about.

[@DavidCastJRPGs]

Yes! Big FF5 vibes here

[@nr2676]

It's mix between Job System from FF and Atma Avatars from Digital Devil Saga

[@Trickster_p3]

While playing it right now, the game deserves to be with the big titles like Smt and Persona. It's very fantastic.

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@Kuzunoha-]

As a long time Megami Tensei fan, as someone who holds SMT in very high regard, and as someone who loves all things Atlus and all the MegaTen spinoff series, I have to say this - Metaphor may just be the greatest game they have made and might just be the best JRPG we have had in a decade. The way that it *perfectly* mixes Persona, Shin Megami Tensei, and even Final Fantasy V and Tactics together all in one has me absolutely addicted. It’s like they injected everything they have mastered over the past 20 years, and everything they have been influenced by, and blended it to perfection. - The culmination of the best representations Press Turn System from Nocturne and SMTV Vengeance. - The character centered combat of Digital Devil Saga. - The musical themes of Strange Journey - The character development and social dynamics of Persona 5 Royal - The artstyle of renaissance and baroque period paintings. - The relevance and social commentary of real life systemic issues like racism, classism, capitalism, fascism, religious extremism, and socioeconomic inequality. - The job systems, character customization, political strife, and fantasy worlds heavily influenced by Final Fantasy V, FF Tactics, and Tactics Ogre. The game is fucking amazing. This really is going to be the “third pillar” of Atlus, and is 100% worthy of being part of the legendary Megami Tensei universe. Whether you are a mainline Shin Megami Tensei fan, a Devil Summoner, or Persona fan, or just a fan of JRPGS in general, you owe it to yourself to grab this one!

[@KyngD469]

This comment nails it.

[@Yae_1995]

It’s hard to deny the similarities between this and persona. But the influence from other SMT games is also undeniable particularly with the battle system. I love that buffs can be raised up to 3 times. Also really like the front row and back row element that adds a lot of strategy. I can’t wait to get back into this game when I get home!

[@nishquikpops]

1 million copies sold!!!

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@James-u1y]

Whats up nishquik!

[@t_bone2145]

7:46 it’s interesting press turn works like nocturne in this game, not SMT5. Would’ve preferred the extra freedom of SMT5 tho

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@Henrodsantos]

Well, Hashino was in the teams which created both the press turn system and the one more system. The combination of archetypes (persona-esque) for all characters and the press turn system in its older version gives a more mixed blend of Persona and SMT, almost similar to Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2. The entrance to the dungeons, safe rooms and calendar system, the Akademia and social links makes it a bit too P5 though in a funny way. I am glad Shoji Meguro injected a bit of Strange Journey in the soundtrack.

[@Official_RetroMania]

Playing it right now and loving it! Metaphor is my game of the year for sure!

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@Magnara612]

Bought it today for PS5. Played the demo last week on Steam, but didn't completed it cause i knew i'm gonna buy it for PS5. On PS5, i'm at the same point like i was in the demo (3. awakening). Like it so far, not too much new till this point, but like the pre-combat system. Combat for itself is like persona, as long as didn't change in the next time. Excited for the story what to come :D

[@mathanisaiah]

great vid! I preordered it right after the demo ended lol. also i like your boston terrier, i have one too she looks similar to yours

[@DavidCastJRPGs]

Thank you so much 🙏 pet your BT for me 🥹

[@RoyalHustler09]

Happyy to see it sold a million units already. Unfortunately I won't have the time to actually play the game seeing I'm not always at home. My job mostly has me driving (or having my co-worker) drive to one place to another. Once it comes to the Switch Successor I'm definitely purchasing it.

[@AsbelLhant100]

Yeah a million in sales on day one for an rpg is *insane*

[@Drakevid]

This is for me Game of The Year without doubts.

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@fseiba6718]

It went down to 93 on metacritic so astro beats it with 1 point

[@pokemigas6049]

​@@fseiba6718Metacritic doesn't mean anything and it's not what decides Goty. Public opinion on Astro Bot seems to be leaving its "honey moon period" as well, I've been starting to see a lot more people complain about it recently. It's gonna happen to Metaphor too but still, the point is that it's too early to tell and Metacritic means nothing

[@fseiba6718]

@@pokemigas6049 I had to agree. I have played Astro bot and beat it but a 3D platformer which is not unique in its mechanics and gameplay shouldn't win against a huge rpg with unique story, the most addictive and refind turn based combat system we have seen yet, well written characters etc. People complain about Metaphores graphics but i bet only those complain who never played an Atlus game before.

[@Mohgenstein]

@@pokemigas6049metacritic score does mean something to the extent that the highest scoring games of their respective years pretty much always win. You won’t be seeing Wukong or any of the games hovering around 80% winning. However a few points really don’t make that much of a difference when deciding GOTY.

[@9rv0]

Stand proud persona. You were strong, but not enough

[@Mirai_24]

I played the demo and ordered the actual game on amazon yesterday (sadly wont arrive till october 22nd) and I gotta say, what I played was extremely peak and left me wanting more

[@Xebusc]

Soul hackers 2 was like they took the best out of persona and smt then pulled back, metaphor feels like they took the best from persona and smt and went all in

[@gotinogaden]

I'm to this day still tempted to try out SH2, but even at the sales, the price seems steep for what is supposedly an underwhelming experience.

[@Xebusc]

@@gotinogaden I’d say it was just fine not necessarily underwhelming

[@Xebusc]

Out of all the games from atlus it’s the most needing to have the “atlus treatment” lol

[@gotinogaden]

@@Xebusc From what I understand, there's virtually no customization in the vein of previous SMT games (much less SMT V which gave you a ton of options with incenses and gospels) but I don't want to bother you any further. Maybe on a deep sale :)

[@nr2676]

Soul Hackers 2 compared to Metaphor had NO budget, and was made by Tokyo Mirrage Sessions dev team, who is a f...ng joke after Devil Survivor 2.

[@Chickenarla]

This is absolutely fantastic I can’t wait to play it!

[@mkloven101]

When i get off of work I’ll be picking the game up from gamestop, can’t fucking wait 😫😫😫

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@Holy_Crusader]

It’s good to own a physical copy

[@nyykyn]

I am on steam, I'm really excited for this game!

[@chops1976]

12:28 This section was clearly inspired by Pepsiman.

[@TranscendencyBand1]

*black hair* *black hair with one single strand of white* David: “completely different”

[@bluegrave4376]

Remember how Atlus was going to try to make soulhackers the "third pillar" alongside smt and persona? Lmao I'm certain metaphor is going to take that spot instead. 1 million copies sold in a day is incredible for Atlus and any rpg in general. This series is here to stay

[@d4ffyD]

Im so hyped

[@heeho3266]

I finally bought my own steamdeck just to play this among indie games I want to buy lol.

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@DarksideGmss0513]

It's essentially the Xenoblade Chronicles of Atlus.

[@3up3rn0va]

I hope this game is successful because I am so hyped for this game. This is my most anticipated game for me.

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@dgc12196]

Plus, we're playing as a adult protagonist

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@backupschmliff1156]

Same age as Flynn from SMT IV

[@dgc12196]

@@backupschmliff1156 oh, I had no idea that Flynn was 18

[@backupschmliff1156]

@@dgc12196 Also the age of adulthood in Japan is 20

[@dgc12196]

@@backupschmliff1156 ah, I see

[@derekdixon6400]

You can actually beat the dragon and if you do you get a unique weapon that has base damage of 111 and once purified becomes 144 and adds fire DMG to base attack

[@derekdixon6400]

It's weak to ice so a party of rank 2 or higher mages spamming the ice spell will make short work

[@derekdixon6400]

Of it

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@christoferrage]

I couldn’t get into persona. Tried on gamepass but i couldn’t get into it for more than a few hours. But i love this game so far

[@konstantinos-iliasstrempas4594]

i will say this i haven't watched any new stuff about metafor not reviews nothing i'm waiting for the switch 2 port however i will say that atlus's mark is smt whatever they'll make will have some similarities with smt just like fromsoft is known for their difficult games

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@James-u1y]

I wonder why people never understand that, studios can sometimes have a certain design they follow once something works. Fromsoft has their souls style which made its own genre, Atlus has its own style and is its own type of jrpg, Bethesda RPGs have their own style because of the engine etc.

[@Oishimaru]

I really recommend trying the game before actually reading this comment (at least the first few minutes of the demo) SPOILER ------------------------------------------------------------------- One thing I really loved about the introduction of the game when trying the demo, was how a narrator is introduced, as such narrator talks to YOU, the player, and asks your name (not to confuse with MC's name; you literally set your name and MC's name separately). Felt VERY immersive and I loved it. As soon as i have some time and money I will definitely purchase it on Steam (maybe next year or around the end of this one; we will see)

[@DragonKingX78]

It never made sense to me that it was game over if the MC is killed in Persona. Though it makes sense in SMT.

[@gotinogaden]

It made the most sense in 3, while 4 and 5, eh... it was a bit harder to justify.

[@nr2676]

In Majin Tensei 2 and RONDE (tactical SRPG, SMT spin-offs) you have 4-5 human party, and if ANYONE DIES it's gameover :)

[@istizzz]

If you like the combat in this, try trails through daybreak, don’t quote me but pretty sure they created the gameplay style that metaphor uses. Wouldn’t be surprised if they helped n some way on metaphor.

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@James-u1y]

I had heard before that this combat style was actually used way way back in the day on some older console rpg, trails did it with daybreak and now Atlus is trying it with metaphor. It always comes full circle.

[@SuileDearg]

I am currently playing through Daybreak and tried this demo and immediately went back to Daybreak. I am really disappointed with Metaphor but it might mainly be due to the UI being inspired by Persona 5. It almost makes me sick, it would have been better to have a more standard UI like SMT games.

[@istizzz]

@@SuileDearg daybreak battle system is next level you can tell they took their time with making soemthing new after hajimari. Metaphor isn’t bad tho it’s what I expected combat wise, upgraded p5 system

[@blaarfengaar]

The archetype system seems reminiscent of Digital Devil Saga or Soul Hackers 2 to me

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@gotinogaden]

It's a bit of an overstatement, perhaps. The Mantra grid was about enhancing abilities that were almost too similar for different members, not taking onto any particular roles. Metaphor's grid is more similar to that of FFX.

[@monkeydluffy5054]

Hopefully they make sequel to it since it can be up there with the other games

[@konstantinos-iliasstrempas4594]

it's been out for like 2-3 days not sure but i don't since i.m not watching anything related to the game until switch 2 port comes out but chill with a sequel so early

[@monkeydluffy5054]

@@konstantinos-iliasstrempas4594 it mostly likely gonna happen with how much it sold in few days so I don’t know what you’re on about

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@KyngD469]

This game existing validates my disappointment in Soul Hackers 2 and SMT V. I knew ATLUS could surpass Strange Journey, Digital Devil Saga, SMT IV, Persona 5 Royal. and Metaphor is the game I was waiting for.

[@powd3r392]

Such a great review, David! I’m glad Atlus sponsored you!! I’ve been following u ever since the nocturne hd reveal so it’s crazy to see the growth. Still hoping to win the giveaway cause everyone is playing it but me😭😭PS5

[@Saru245]

I got the game because I want to give it a try even though it still feels way too different from Persona which for me is not the best thing, even after playing the demo. I don't why it just doesn't vibe with me much. The one good thing I like about it is all the interactions/dialogue but no highschool setting, no playing as teenagers in a modern setting but still having some stuff from Persona mechanics wise in it but in a weird way not, just confuses me lol Makes me miss Persona lol The one thing so far I did like is that if the MC dies it's not game over. Always thought that was dumb and got many game overs because an enemy got a lucky shot on the MC while everyone else is perfectly fine. THANK GOD this game doesn't have that. What I didn't really like gameplay wise that Persona did have is being able to change archetypes in battle. I wish we could do that but from the demo we can't which really sucks and I can tell I'll get into really annoying situations thanks to that since I don't really know what weaknesses the enemies will have. Who knows tho, maybe I just play a bit more and I'll be able to do that after all which would be great since a lot of other Atlus JRPG's do that. I'm sure this game will be great but for me it probably won't stand hand in hand with Persona. That's okay though. I just hope Persona 6 sticks with what's been working for it best, the highschool setting, playing as teenagers, modern setting, social links(or whatever they'll call them), etc. Oh man, I really hope they don't change things.

[@gotinogaden]

And here we come to the crux of the problem. It seems like this game is best suited for people who aren't privy to the Persona series all that much. Otherwise you'll always be on the lookout for similarities and flaws (when compared to say, P5) because you're already familiar with the formula used in those games. And yes, I still think that it won't become as prominent as Persona.

[@mramisuzuki6962]

We have a 3rd wheel or just a great stand alone Game?

[@gotinogaden]

It's supposed to be a "3rd wheel", yes. Given that the 1 million sales limit was passed on day 1, there's no way they'll let it go just like that. Think how much Persona 5 there was after Persona 5 came out - a game in the 3ds, a CRPG, a musou, etc.

[@ale_on_unix]

15 views in 2 mins... bro fell off 😭

[@raed42]

We are busy playing the game bro 😄

[@callmera0uf560]

@@raed42 exactly lmao

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@TranscendencyBand1]

Mega cope; the video Like holy

[@phillemon7664]

Anyone who uses "cope" unironically is an intellectual lightweight

[@TranscendencyBand1]

@@phillemon7664 delusion, that good enough? Fucking re tard

[@TranscendencyBand1]

@@phillemon7664Prove it, I can use whatever word I want and it doesn’t change that I’m right

[@James-u1y]

@@TranscendencyBand1right about what? I’m pretty sure he’s just explaining what the game is.

[@Mohgenstein]

@@TranscendencyBand1someone’s call the wahmbulance

[@DwillGame]

Why do you say some people like to call it a job when official marketing material calls it a job system.

[@James-u1y]

Because everyone in the fandom has been calling it different names

[@nicholasnajibi3082]

Persona 6 re-skintazio’d 🙄

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I Hate Metaphor: ReFantazio I Hate Role Playing Games I Hate Japanese Role Playing Games I Hate Studio Zero I Hate Atlus I Hate Sega

[@TranscendencyBand1]

^

[@phillemon7664]

Me when I'm illiterate and adopt controversial opinions to compensate