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Metaphor: ReFantazio

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First release
Oct 11, 2024
Developer
Studio Zero
Publisher
Atlus, Sega
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with friends.

Also known as Metaphor Re Fantazio, Project Re Fantasy: A Fool's Journey Begins, 暗喻幻想：ReFantazio, メタファー：リファンタジオ
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Storyline
Our story takes place in The United Kingdom of Euchronia, where the assassination of the king brings chaos and unrest to the land. Then, one fateful day, a megic known only to the king called the Royal Magic is invoked, and the world becomes embroiled in a royal tournament for the throne. In the midst of this, the protagonist, together with his partner, the fairy Galica, must find a way to break the curse that has been placed on the prince that the kingdom believes to be dead. To do so, they depart on a journey across the vast lands. They will discover that in order to achieve their goal, they must participate in the tournament for the throne, and this great task shall require them to ally with many friends and followers of the various tribes inhabiliting the world.Read more

Our story takes place in The United Kingdom of Euchronia, where the assassination of the king brings chaos and unrest to the land. Then, one fateful day, a megic known only to the king called the Royal Magic is invoked, and the world becomes embroiled in a royal tournament for the throne. In the midst of this, the protagonist, together with his partner, the fairy Galica, must find a way to break the curse that has been placed on the prince that the kingdom believes to be dead. To do so, they depart on a journey across the vast lands. They will discover that in order to achieve their goal, they must participate in the tournament for the throne, and this great task shall require them to ally with many friends and followers of the various tribes inhabiliting the world.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 11, 2024
PlayStation 4
Oct 11, 2024
PlayStation 5
Oct 11, 2024
All 5 release dates
Xbox Series X|S
Oct 11, 2024
Nintendo Switch 2
Nov 12, 2026
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
78h
Main + Extras
92h
Completionist
147h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
steam trading cards, real-time battles, turn-based combat, steam achievements, steam cloud
… All 14, the game awards - best score or music - nominee, male protagonist, multiple playable characters, the game awards - best art direction - winner, the game awards - best game direction - nominee, the game awards - best narrative - winner, the game awards - best roleplaying game - winner, the game awards - game of the year - nominee, steam families

At a Glance

Critic Score
94
Main Story (IGDB)
78h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
92h
Completionist (IGDB)
147h
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 25,551 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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