THE BIGGEST GAME OF THE YEAR HAS NO HYPE! - Happy Console Gamer

Johnny talks about the lack of hype for Metaphor Refantazio!
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Join Johnny Millenium The Happy Console Gamer as he discusses new video games and reviews forgotten games that not many people know about but should!

[@Speedo94]

I quit smoking after 15 years Johnny and I watched your video on quitting smoking to help me push through it. Thanks brotha

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

Congrats keep it up!!

[@ThiennTaii]

Wish you all the best, Speedo-san!

[@matthewlister3755]

Christ, really? Ok, I gotta watch that vid, too. Nicotine kinda has me by the balls. Congrats on beating the beast!

[@cacophonic7]

I just want to chime in and encourage you. Quitting smoking is no joke! Keep up the good work, and no matter what happens, know that you CAN do this. Much love!

[@JonathanWillow-zz7rb]

Just say no, people.

[@RE-LOOIE]

Nobody talks about games with the same level of enthusiasm and sincerity as Johnny. So contagious! Thanks for sharing this video, Johnny, now this game is definitely on my radar!

[@godstsunami6842]

Passion is unmatched, whenever he talks about a game it makes me so hyped for the game!

[@Jakco808]

He's what we all aspire to be

[@SultanSamet]

He got me hooked on Ys and made me revisit Dragon Quest 😂

[@DeTintasyPixeles]

Johnny is the best man and his enthusiasm is always contagious!😎😎😎 you are right

[@christopherhorruitiner1067]

Your untrammeled love of video games is contagious and why I tune in!

[@Blackjack-2028]

I have learned a new word today. Thank you 😊

[@4Clubs]

The problem with Atlus games is that you simply have to assume that whenever they release a new game, they'll just publish the real definitive edition in a couple of years.

[@adamgodinibrahim1348]

This

[@loudlawnmower]

right? so annoying

[@sayonarakid]

True

[@SchemingSkelly]

Exactly!

[@therealjaystone2344]

Even thought Atlus themselves is done with the 20 year old rerelease formula because of the expansion pass on P3R

[@JulianThursday13]

no one, and I mean NO ONE, can get you hyped about JRPGs like Johnny can

[@metalfuk69]

Johnny is my rpg go-to guy. He's the best, I swear!!!

[@esquizoideonirico3301]

Your enthusiasm is contagious John. Thank you for so many amazing recommendations over the years! I really trust you criteria and taste for games, art and music.

[@danholo]

I love how the game follows the Persona art style but still has a distinct feel to it. Very beautiful.

[@FSVR54]

I don't. There are much cooler art styles. I hate modern anime look. I need artsyles like 97 Berserk and Outlaw Star

[@7orotv3]

I’ve been looking at footage non-stop for the last few days. And it looks absolutely gorgeous and the combat looks really cool. Definitely a day 1 buy for me. Have a good one Johnny!

[@mattmaddogwheaton4724]

That's probably just me talking, but the Persona like transformations in this game give me some serious Escaflowne and Dunbine vibes in a way.

[@iamabot607]

I immediately thought of Escaflowne. When Van first gets in, that shot looks exactly like the awaken shot in metaphor. No way is it a coincidence.

[@Jakco808]

I'm so happy you did some fan art! As an artist in college, I really love when you show your artwork!

[@MiamiSunrise]

This will be a day 1 purchase. The japanese special edition gets some extra books and i really wish we got that version here. Anyway, this is a must get, it looks so amazing!

[@sanane66543]

imma deff wait a bit for reviews day 1 buying never ends well could be buggy as hell or something look at cyberpunk 2077 etc

[@ianp5367]

​@sanane66543 Nah, Atlus doesn't disappoint with new releases. Japanese devs are much more trustworthy with Day 1 purchases imo.

[@arvox1417]

@@ianp5367 While it's true that japanese studios are generally more reliable, waiting for reviews is always the best thing to do.

[@louvella-sama]

Does the japanese release have english support?

[@crisgit_g]

Are you ready to buy the same game again when they release a definitive version? Good for you.

[@RockNPlayForthePeople]

Thank you for being the only KZbinr that I enjoy watching, and sticking to your guns and not getting caught up in all the drama that’s been going on.

[@cacophonic7]

I say this as an American, but, I just love how “foreign” games like this seem. The alien-ness of games like this are such a draw to me. It just immediately grabs my attention, piques my curiosity, and makes me want to experience more about it. I hope Japan always releases their games worldwide. I just love it!

[@JD-ny3vz]

I know what you mean, there's a certain charm to the difference.

[@pizzamozzarella_]

My most anticipated game of the year and it's not even close. Thank you for your passion and trying to give some spotlight to a game which seems to deserve it. Cheers from Greece~

[@DarthTayder]

Your enthusiasm has motivated me to check this out! I’m super excited for it now! Thanks Johnny!

[@Wiggywoo1977]

First time hearing about it. Games like this deserve more coverage.

[@ianp5367]

It's really annoying people complain about NOT getting new unique IPs and then games like Metaphor get buried because they aren't attached to the "Persona" name or something. This is equivalent to, if not better then a Persona 6 release imo.

[@tchitchouan]

@@ianp5367 Kinda like how sand land isn't attached to DBZ.

[@cody9409]

Been waiting 8 years for this. Can’t wait.

[@WithoutACause1796]

I love your passion. And your fan art is amazing. People don't do video games like you do anymore. Your like the only person that I have found that shows such passion for games like I do. I have been freaking out about this game and no one else has. Awesome channel.

[@raspberrycordial5996]

Metaphor feels like the most exciting SMT/Persona game since OG Persona 5, 7 years ago

[@phillicus]

My god, has it been 7 years already?! I remember that release like it was yesterday.

[@raspberrycordial5996]

@@phillicus 8 if you imported it from Japan! 😅

[@bryanspitler9466]

Thanks for talking about this one!

[@NookyBroonToon]

Johnny I already wanted this game. Now I NEED IT! 😂 You've sold it so well. Also that battle music is so good man

[@diogomcampos]

Midweek Johnny video? What a treat! I'm so excited for this one too!

[@catatonic165]

Outside of Rebirth, this is my most anticipated game for 2024. I cant wait!

[@corruptedteka]

I just came across this video on my ( almost ) hourly checking of social media for any Metaphor content... ( I'm... a bit obsessed, to say the least ) and at first i was just listening to it in the bg, not paying too much attention, but then you started talking about the feelings of needing to creatively engage with it and the fanart you made and... i got emotional, haha. You're like me !! This whole video is so heartfelt. The genuine excitement you have for this game is a lot like my own, and it makes me incredibly touched because, being basically the only hype-up person for this game in all my social circles, i often think I'm too much, I'm annoying, I'm a bit alone in this. But I'm not ! There are folks like me and you, who believe this game stands for something great, and should achieve recognition for it. I want this game to do so so so well. I know that Metaphor will be one of those incredibly meaningful experiences that will change my life. It's so creatively stimulating, from the music to the art to the worldbuilding to the themes... everything about it is touching my heart. And it's not even out yet ! I do get scared it'll fall under the radar and be abandoned by the higher-ups at SEGA, so even though I'm not usually proactive about this stuff, I take it upon myself to be the annoying shill and overenthusiastic rambler to my friends and communities. Thank you so SO much for sharing the hype around ! You have so much more platform than most of us enthusiastic folks, and it's priceless to me to see so much genuine excitement !! Thank you !!

[@armand9199]

Omg! I didn't know you could draw! You're so talented.

[@crispydingman]

Johnny, your uncompromising love for truly fun games is outright inspiring. Thank you for being excited. I lost so many hours to Persona 3 FES and I regret not a single minute.

[@cacophonic7]

The menus are great, yes, but I think that is a byproduct of the incredible stylishness of the Shin Megami Tensei games. Those artists pour themselves into every aspect of their games.

[@ianp5367]

Been following Metaphor since its original Project ReFantasy announcement like 6 years ago now. Completely agree more people need to be talking about this game. It's looking incredible, and as a new IP-- it bothers me more people aren't talking about it, when it feels like people complain about NOT getting new IPs with super unique ideas and styles and then we get this. Support this game, people. It looks insanely good, not to mention the UI, which feels so original and unique.

[@grahfkarate1799]

I was in the same boat!!! We it was announced I was like 👌🏻 looks cool and all of a sudden I’m getting amazing vibes

[@OnImpulse16]

Mission accomplished! Just preordered collector’s edition of a game I had never heard of until this video. It looks and sounds amazing!

[@AdrianSeidelman]

100% my most anticipated game this year. Buying it day one for sure

[@cZero475]

I already bought digital

[@Anpeo]

After playing Persona 5 and Persona 3 Reload this year I absolutely can't wait for this title. Visons of mana was at the top of my list this year but then I saw the trailer of Metaphor. Visons is my second most anticipated game since then.

[@dylangirard4670]

I love atlus games. I will be getting this game day 1. This game and the dragon quest 3 remake are the biggest games on my radar at the end of the year. The zelda and mario and luigi games are looking good too.

[@Fujunk85]

Stunning art direction, interesting world, top tier music for sure. Can’t wait for this! Atlus is really rocking the world of jrpgs 🔥

[@raymondfranklin6478]

Wow, this is a great Tuesday surprise 🙌

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

I’ve been hyped for this the first time they showed it. I was suprised you weren’t into this sooner as it’s such a Jonny game. Anime, space fantasy epic with menus to die for.

[@CloudyMemory]

I have the Japanese collector's edition on pre-order, couldn't be more hyped!

[@louvella-sama]

Does it have english support?

[@CloudyMemory]

@@louvella-sama Nope, only Japanese as far as I know.

[@SnaggleWumpus]

Funny how you mentioned that you brushed it off initially and then something clicked, it was the same way for me. When I saw the initial trailer last year I thought it looked cool but wasn't particularly interested. And then this Summer when they did the gameplay showcase, I had a moment where I was watching and all of a sudden I realized "oh shit, we may be in for a masterpiece" and since then this game is all I think about. Had to jump into SMT V Vengeance just to quell the cravings lol.

[@JoshuaStockton]

I don't even like RPGs let alone JRPGs but always enjoy watching Johnny talk about them on this channel!

[@jjp_nyc]

Right. After watching this I want the game now LOL!

[@kaparkin]

The hybrid action/turn based combat should be the new standard. Trails through daybreak pulled it off and it’s my new favorite

[@LostAndroids]

Johnny, please give the Trails series a shot! The newest release, Daybreak, is a great entry point for those who want to know more about this FALCOM masterpiece and you being such a fan of Ys, there is no way you'd dislike the series. (now let's go back to the video!) Here is a 40-year old friend from Brazil!

[@diogoamaral7656]

Been playing without playing any prior games and can attest that I'm not lost the game does a very good job explaining things.+

[@4play2004]

Johnny is aware of the Trails of Cold Steel games, but doesn’t seem to be all that hype about it. Here is a video of him and Kim where Kim has talked about playing Cold Steel 1, and just seems to think it’s okay (kind of a lesser Persona): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIuVp4FrfbqLnbssi=GfObO5A9BGWtcRuB

[@HalfpennyTerwilliger]

​@@4play2004 I've seen people compare it to Persona and it's a huge disservice to the games imho. The Trails and Persona series are very different beasts with different appeal and strengths. Sure Cold Steel 1 with its military academy setting featuring a group of students may remind people of Persona. But that's very much surface level similarities. Trails strengths is in presenting an interconnected series of games set in the same shared world along the same chronology of events making the world change through political shenanigans and open conflict, depicting stories from the big ones involving the fate of countries to more personal stories. And that's something that Persona just does not do.

[@LostAndroids]

@@diogoamaral7656 YES! There is no reason to not invest in Daybreak

[@LostAndroids]

@@4play2004 Maybe Cold Steel didn't give him a good first impression of the series. I'm pretty sure that if he plays Trails in the Sky one day, he will fall in love with it, there are so many similarities to games like Grandia(that he loves): - Graphic style, 3D cities/dungeons with 2D sprites - The feeling of adventure - Somewhat tactical battle - Even the soundtrack is comparable in a way

[@Mylork]

this a guy of CULTURE right here

[@AZsCrookedNose]

Afaik, people are super excited for it. The booth was non-stop packed at AX. Had to lie to get the freebies, because I wasn't about to waste my entire day getting free merchandise.

[@DosenbrotWTF]

Damn, looks like Metaphor brought back the 90s johnny - checking out every bit of information available - I'll need to pick this up day one so I can watch your final thoughts video later this year lol!

[@BayleafMoon]

I would love to be hyped, but in few years you’ll be able to play the definitive version with much more content, Atlus has trained me not to buy any of their games first time around

[@d_shuffles]

100% im tired of feeling burned and having to repurchase/replay the game in 2 years time to get all the new content.

[@corruptedteka]

You might wanna take their yearly survey that's currently going on, it has questions addressing this exact thing. Best way to let them know we don't like that rerelease habit of theirs !

[@SecretAgentHam]

I’m so unbelievably hyped for this game. I have the CE pre ordered on Xbox and cannot wait. I might even take a vacation day on release. I haven’t done that in over a decade.

[@MATIZKOOL]

So stoked you made this video! I had that same moment a few months ago where I was watching the trailer and was like hang on, this looks like the best game ever!

[@LordSchnitzel023]

Well it’s another replacable turnbased JRPG. Maybe there is no hype for it because 1st. There is no Advertising at all. 2nd it’s just another one of hundreds JRPGs

[@Rospiden]

I’m so sure that whatever your favorite game is SOOOOOOOO unique. Totally one of a kind. 🙄 Dipshit.

[@danhectic5629]

3rd Horrible name.

[@jonnyfendi2003]

Its Atlus though. The hype can deliver

[@tbnwontpop8857]

"Well it's another replaceable open world game." You people are hilarious.

[@Pelendralaar94]

Wtf, to every genre there are literally hundreds of games...if we were going by this criteria we would all have stopped gaming a long time ago 😅😆

[@user-ct1qf8zj8n]

I've had "Metaphor Refantazio!" on pre-order for approx 4 mos. now & I'm eagerly awaiting it's release. 👍

[@Jon_Cummins]

Trails of daybreak has the same type of double combat system, i love it & hope it becomes the new standard for JRPGS

[@shadowfox4027]

Metaphor ans silent hill 2 are the only games I've felt hyped enough to preorder. Going through persona 3 and SMTV vengeance in anticipation for Metaphor.

[@TheThirdeYe1337]

I love your enthusiasm Johnny. It reminds me of how excited I was for games in the N64/Dreamcast era, especially Shenmue.

[@funzbunz]

I'm interested and it looks good, but I have three problems... 1 - Too many other games to play 2 - Atlus games usually go on sale close to release. 3 - Atlus keep releasing definitive editions of their games within a few years and I always end up feeling burnt by buying the original. All that said, ill probably wait for reciews and pick it up if the price is right. It would be cool to get into a series from the very start.

[@TWONSSHOW]

I've been anticipating this game since it was known as "Project ReFantasy" back in 2016. I pre ordered the collectors edition the second it went up.

[@landonmathews6111]

Honestly had no idea this game existed, but I’ll definitely be checking it out now

[@rokozaper]

I am in the same boat as you Johhny, haven't been this excited in a long time, it's like someone has finally taken the most creative artwork and turned it into a game

[@kylerobison1425]

Lol that music is off-the-wall. It’ll make the memory of the battles epic.

[@dreamcatchers7777]

Thank you for sharing this, it would have gone past my radar. You have similar game taste than me. Keep sharing your burning passion!!! We love it

[@atlantisreunion7411]

When people say that 'games are not art' what it means is that the way it is marketed and sold (to the masses) is the way of pop culture. It think this distinction makes sense and it doesn't mean that parts of some games can not be very artistic. I'm a lover of pop culture and high culture (fine arts) and I support the distinction. And I think some gamers shouldn't easily claim that games are fine art, when they hardly go to galleries or art museums but play games all the time.

[@edelkebap]

There is no hype, because nobody has ever heard of this game. At least I haven't, and wow! This looks 100% my alley. This is amazing! Thank you Johnny!

[@domymbd]

I heard about it first in a Xbox Showcase last year

[@cosmic_drew]

This is my most hyped game in years. I've already pre-ordered the collector's edition and I've got the release date on my google calendar so my wife remembers why I'm going to be out of service for a week in October.

[@gvstleon]

As you said, there is no hype and i was thinking that while i want to play this i would not be there day one. This is the kind of games that needs our support so now this is day one for sure.

[@keetbuch8217]

Thank you for sharing such a passion for games the way you do. I’m a student still in school and in the midst of pursuing a career as a traditional animator I was about to give up, because I felt like I was coming to a dead end. Watching your videos and seeing you do this thing you love gave me a little boost to keep going, and now I’ve been given the opportunity to work on several anime series as a traditional animator. Really thank you for inspiring me and everyone else with your passion for games and anime!

[@soliddrake11]

It wasn’t on my radar until watching this video. I’ll definitely be checking it out. I have just been getting into JRPGs thanks to Johnny and I said screw it I'm going all out for this one and ordered the collectors edition as well.

[@Vecha302]

I love how the music is so much like Strange Journey.

[@grassnoodles]

This is EXACTLY how I'm feeling every single day thinking about Metaphor!!!!!! Thank you for making this video to share your excitement! Now i get more content to munch on hehe

[@statesminds]

I have collectors edition preordered. Probably the game im looking forward to the most

[@cutespooky]

I can't wait for it! Most hyped I've been for a game in a long time 😁

[@Duckman8213]

I already have my collectors edition preordered. It looks so damn good.

[@fetty__]

I'm sure there's a lot of people that have the game on their radar but want to wait for the reception before getting hyped

[@joebond545]

It looks like the first true game of thrones experience in a video game and im here for it

[@arvox1417]

This feels like Hashino's, Soejima's and Meguro's magnum opus. They've been delivering bangers for the past 2 decades and I'm sure they're also gonna deliver with this one.

[@Fast_Travel_Gamer]

In a year of incredible JRPG releases, Metaphor may just end up being the absolute best of them all. Listen to Johnny, people!

[@Blutroth]

I was always hyped about it. But i'm playing SMTV: Vengeance right now for the first time. But i'm really looking forward to

[@calvinmatthews1527]

Well, Atlus would do more for a new RPG than Bandai Namco ever would. Don't know about you Johnny but based on what I've seen, this game looks hype to me. I trust Atlus & this game will be a banger!

[@captainjustin]

This is by far my most hyped game for the year. Glad to see someone else excited about it and talking about how remarkable it is!! 👏👏

[@jb0258jr]

Already have it pre-ordered and paid off, at my local GameStop. I'm completely and absolutely more than hyped for the release. While I love smt and persona, I believe this game is going to finally break the mold and give us that fresh new experience we've all been craving

[@skarpantre]

I feel the same, when I first heard about a Persona Fantasy game with a trailer I thought it was cool but I kind of deliberately forgot about it and just now before release I watched the 20+ minute long gameplay with devs and OMG the way you travel for days and it's like the weekends in Persona where you just hang out with the team and read and do stuff, but also how much work they put in to make travel feel real, I love that, kinda gives me Frieren vibes to spend quality filler time with the team on a long journey, also travelling like that in a walking ship gives serious Ghibli vibes too. And yeah the absolute coolness of the art in this :D I hope it'll be a good 100+ hour long journey.

[@TheFutureAnjelika]

I've officially been convinced to pre-order this game! So many games coming out in October

[@EicoCk]

God bless you Johnny. You keep reminding me why I fell in love with this media!

[@SpJrD]

6:30 for some reason it reminds me of classic Phantasy Star drawings 😊

[@shelterfromcold8620]

I decided to get this day 1 based off the very first announcement. It looks so fresh and new!

[@LaLaLA-ue1ho]

I been waiting for this for what seems like 7 years? I'm a very chill hype. Oh, glad you finally showed up!

[@wadecarroll3572]

I was vaguely interesting in this game for a while since I'm a big persona fan. I saw game play randomly the other day and have been completely obsessed with it. This is first time in a long time there has been a game I've been super excited about.

[@Hellsing7747]

Wait! I love that battle music! Like a lot !

[@ircha]

You make the hype happening!! 😁 😁

[@jayesun3420]

I'm loving this game, fantastic theme song too, and I believe this will top Persona,In my opinion it already has

[@branigankerls]

Young (23) gamer here; I’ve definitely detached from JRPGs since I was young. I’ve gotten into DnD and more into Bethesda/larian/CD Projekt Red/Bioware RPGs, as well as some other genres. I can’t explain it, but I just have so much trouble getting into the game systems of a jrpg with an anime aesthetic.

[@nonanimeprofilepic]

looks good but I think I'll wait 5 yrs for the definitive version

[@FancyActionNow]

You' re right, Johnnie. I just saw this game will come to Gamepass and thought why is no one talking about this.

[@mikewiat]

You know HCG, I was half tempted to get Metaphor. But hearing you in this video. I'm getting it, physical only.

[@Beeppity]

I have been so hype for this game, I tried to preorder it at Gamestop last December before they even let you. 😆

[@_J_G_]

i rarely preorder games but Metaphor has been on my hype list since it was re introduced to the masses. i appreciate your enthusiasm and glad i watched this video as it reinvigorated my hype for it as well. thank you. and thank the heavens for Atlus.

[@gemodemplay415]

You made me even more hyped for the game.

[@Eldergloom]

It's because a majority of people on this planet have no taste. That's why there's no hype. This game looks awesome.

[@scottrych]

I wasn’t aware of this game coming out but it looks and sounds incredible. Thanks for letting us know

[@latt.qcd9221]

I don't understand how this game has no hype. I've never really been all that interested in the Persona games enough to play them, but Metaphor Refantazio looks way more up my alley. Literally one of the only "recent" game announcements that I've actually been interested in for a long time.

[@VorpalBender]

This game caught my eye immediately when the trailer dropped. I just have such a huge backlog of games to play currently and know that this will price drop.

[@hteekay]

I'll wait for their next version with extras later... Learned my lesson with SMT V

[@Beeppity]

I have been so hype for this game, I tried to preorder it at Gamestop last December before they even let you. 😆 Also I loved your fan art. I think we should all draw more.

[@corruptedteka]

You said it ! Yay for creative expression !