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Metaphor: ReFantazio |OT| Don’t Worry, It’s All in Your Head!
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Danjin44
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It could but also they do something like P3Reload and release expansion instead.
sudolicious
Gold Member
since I'm gonna be playing for a couple of hours now I thought I might as well stream it. I'm not sure what the rules on "self promotion" are, it's not like I'm streaming now in a "please subscribe" kinda way, it's just meant as a chill friday night thing. if it should violate any rules, I apologize and I won't mention it again.
quality is probably not gonna be great since I'm streaming from a toaster, but it's watchable enough if you too are used to 2001 camrips of spiderman. I might say something from time to time in broken english, feel free to make fun of it. Since this is not a "regular" stream thing for me I probably won't even bother trying to be entertaining and just really focus on the game (which I probably suck at and spend too much time looking for loot in corners even the devs forgot about) - sounds like an all around great time, right?
quality is probably not gonna be great since I'm streaming from a toaster, but it's watchable enough if you too are used to 2001 camrips of spiderman. I might say something from time to time in broken english, feel free to make fun of it. Since this is not a "regular" stream thing for me I probably won't even bother trying to be entertaining and just really focus on the game (which I probably suck at and spend too much time looking for loot in corners even the devs forgot about) - sounds like an all around great time, right?
Topher
Identifies as young
There is still this issue with aliasing. Thought someone said that was fixed with the PC version so maybe it will be addressed on PS5 as well. Otherwise, I'd say the game runs fine.
Shake Your Rump
Gold Member
PS5 runs identically to the demo for me. Which is to say, it runs perfectly. I have VRR 120hz TV, if that matters. This is a rare game that actually uses these functions.
Working my way through the cathedral that some of you finished in the demo. Running dual brawlers makes the fights trivial. I'm shocked that I don't see more of this combination (when you press touchpad). I was surprised to see so many Seekers, since the enemies are resistant to swords. I guess some people just stick with Seeker since it's the default?
Working my way through the cathedral that some of you finished in the demo. Running dual brawlers makes the fights trivial. I'm shocked that I don't see more of this combination (when you press touchpad). I was surprised to see so many Seekers, since the enemies are resistant to swords. I guess some people just stick with Seeker since it's the default?
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Seekers have healing and wind magic by default, there are enemies in upper cathedral weak to wind. They also have a powerful synthesis attack, see my post last page.
Grildon Tundy
Gold Member
Oh, 100%. Just based on Atlus' track record with Persona, and this being Persona in the way that Demons Souls/Dark Souls/Bloodborne/Elden Ring share a lineage with each other.
TheDarkPhantom
Member
This should go without saying but don't forget to purify gear at the Church, requires Wisdom at level 2 (bench near igniter shop increases Wisdom by 2, side quest to cook at Honeybee will give 4, need 5 to reach level 2). Dragon Sword from the Mines got a *massive* boost in damage plus fire affinity after purification 
Edit: and water needed to purify seems to be a rare resource, haven't found an NPC who sells it, guess the 3 I got were from treasure chests, maybe random drops, not sure.
Edit: and water needed to purify seems to be a rare resource, haven't found an NPC who sells it, guess the 3 I got were from treasure chests, maybe random drops, not sure.
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sudolicious
Gold Member
I just finished the first main event, which apparently is the end of the prologue,the funereal. The cinematography in this game is something else. Sure the anime cutscenes look nice, but some of the ingame stuff looked even more impressive. There were sequences where every shot was worth a screenshot.
The cinematography isn't just good by atlus-standards either. Like Persona basically has no cinematography outside of anime cutscenes to speak of, so the bar isn't that high. It's just really good in general, like exceptionally good.
Also I was blown away that the female lead is voiced by Saori Hayami (coincidentally also the seiyuu of Leia, girl from ToX/my avatar). I wasn't sure at first when I heard her, since she's playing strongly against her type here - which is all the more reason I love her in this role. Honestly this alone is worth $60 and I'm only half joking. Really hope to see the Hikasa Yoko char again soon too, the one who sells wands and shit.
Also I felt like checking my blood sugar level after meeting Maria, just in case.
I'm really, really impressed, and I only played 5 hours. It's also really nice to go in blind. I noted down the release date of this game when I saw the first trailer and was, for example, actually quite surprised that it's this medieval fantasy kinda setting. I was dead sure it would be, like most Persona/SMTs, something "modern".
Also I really like how violent the game is. Not for gratuity obviously, but because fucking finally it is. It's so much more impactful to see people actually dying. Not only the old man at the funereal, but also all the other deaths along the way. . And obviously the gameplay is 10/10.
Seriously, if this is the direction Persona6 is headed then we're in for something grand.
It's almost 6am here, so I need to get some sleep now soon. Can't wait to continue playing tomorrow, it's been a (long) while since a game had me this hooked.
The cinematography isn't just good by atlus-standards either. Like Persona basically has no cinematography outside of anime cutscenes to speak of, so the bar isn't that high. It's just really good in general, like exceptionally good.
Also I was blown away that the female lead is voiced by Saori Hayami (coincidentally also the seiyuu of Leia, girl from ToX/my avatar). I wasn't sure at first when I heard her, since she's playing strongly against her type here - which is all the more reason I love her in this role. Honestly this alone is worth $60 and I'm only half joking. Really hope to see the Hikasa Yoko char again soon too, the one who sells wands and shit.
Also I felt like checking my blood sugar level after meeting Maria, just in case.
I'm really, really impressed, and I only played 5 hours. It's also really nice to go in blind. I noted down the release date of this game when I saw the first trailer and was, for example, actually quite surprised that it's this medieval fantasy kinda setting. I was dead sure it would be, like most Persona/SMTs, something "modern".
Also I really like how violent the game is. Not for gratuity obviously, but because fucking finally it is. It's so much more impactful to see people actually dying. Not only the old man at the funereal, but also all the other deaths along the way. . And obviously the gameplay is 10/10.
Seriously, if this is the direction Persona6 is headed then we're in for something grand.
It's almost 6am here, so I need to get some sleep now soon. Can't wait to continue playing tomorrow, it's been a (long) while since a game had me this hooked.
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Danjin44
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I’m surprised this game is not rated “M” this game is much more violent than all other Persona games but I’m guessing Persona rated “M” mostly for demon designs.
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Dirk Benedict
Member
I've just landed at the house, in my spaceship. I couldn't get here fast enough, so I can go balls to walls, once again. I'm doing a luck build for crit and item find. Wish me luck. (I alternate based on the monster landscape, between Archetypes.) Maximizing gear for swapping lineups is a must.
Diseased Yak
Gold Member
Is the only way to restore MP is to guzzle what few potions you have?
EDIT - Nevermind, I'm a derp, I just realized I need to use safe rooms to call it a day so to speak, rest at an inn, etc.
EDIT - Nevermind, I'm a derp, I just realized I need to use safe rooms to call it a day so to speak, rest at an inn, etc.
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Shifty1897
Member
There's some mods in beta but right now the fix is to brute force the rendering scale to 200% of your screen's resolution and then downsample for a cleaner picture. So if you have a 4090 and can render the game in 8K, go for it.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
1 hour and 40 minutes into the game and it is fantastic. I was wrong. I thought the game would be just OK. It's fantasy Persona and I love it. I was getting tired of Persona. So far the story and cast are great. And I love the battle system. So far the World/Lore is fantastic and my only gripe is the music, not really my thing but it's not bad. As for the graphics, I'm playing on Steamdeck and so far it runs smoothly. Graphically it looks OK but I seen better looking games. But not a graphics whore so it doesnt bother me
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
I'm surprised
about this gameIt's a good surprise though
The gameplay is fantastic especially
Hrk69
Gold Member
I can't wait for someone to create a mod that removes the grunting sound when you dash. The sound is absolutely annoying the hell out of me
Other than that, the game is absolutely amazing. I'm especially impressed by the voice-acting (minus the grunting
). It all sounds very mature and the actors seem to be really in it.
Other than that, the game is absolutely amazing. I'm especially impressed by the voice-acting (minus the grunting
). It all sounds very mature and the actors seem to be really in it.
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Danjin44
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Because the actual combat is closer to mainline SMT rather than Persona and combine that with Job system, it’s match in heaven.I'm surprised
It's a good surprise though
The gameplay is fantastic especially
Danjin44
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It’s active, it will increase DFE 10% but it will increase further if same type of Archertype is at present.Is this skill active?
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Samurai costume is lit as fuck, way better than default:
One of things I appreciate most in Metaphor is that different characters using the same Archetype will have unique animations, Hulkenberg has a punch punch kick combo vs MC's punch barrage when using Brawler for example. This extends to the opening attack when ambushing enemies too, good stuff
One of things I appreciate most in Metaphor is that different characters using the same Archetype will have unique animations, Hulkenberg has a punch punch kick combo vs MC's punch barrage when using Brawler for example. This extends to the opening attack when ambushing enemies too, good stuff
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Shake Your Rump
Gold Member
Sure but healers have strike weapons, healing, and can be assigned wind skill. Between the game essentially telling you to use healer and giving you a free wind igniter to wear, I’m just surprised that anyone chose seeker.
TheDarkPhantom
Member
There is a trade-off though, especially once you open the 2nd inheritance slot for Seeker (the first one you can unlock) it makes it far more attractive early game. Either way, the beauty of the combat is it allows for various combinations that can all more or less be viable
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Oh yeah, unlocked Swordmaster for Strohl, first advanced class. Need bond at level 3, Warrior archetype Max and 7500 Magla. I was at lvl 15, those Hero items came in handy
Edit: and got that sweet Tuxedo for a measly 40,000 on sale
Edit: and got that sweet Tuxedo for a measly 40,000 on sale
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DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
So if I have a few days left til the next operation, should I basically procrastinate and build up my follower ranks/virtues til the last day? Or is there some advantage to starting an operation in advance?
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
Best outfit IMO. I hear the Smirk sound from SMT4 in my head when I hit weakness. Hard to use Outfits though because Metaphor's music is very good. Decisions decisions.
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I didn't play the demo so just got out of the mines after acquiring the Warrior Sword from smacking the Dragon around which IMO was an easy fight(normal difficulty) compared to the previous boss. I really like the use of front row and back row in this game. Clear advantage and disadvantage but also battle mechanics telling you to swap or eat damage is very good.
The game looks and feels like an RPG should, music good, presentation beautiful, focuses on art style over graphics, Job system to work for and grind stuff for rewards. Enemies can be stunned or they can stun you(this sucks when they get 4 turns or more if they hit weakness), some battles get reinforcements so a short battle can become a longer one. Really enjoying the battle system. It really does mesh real time and turn based.
I really like the Anime cutscenes because they seem to have a similar style to the 90's BERSERK anime. Not sure if it's similar style but I love it. The amount of violence matches it's tone too.
Wish they made more games like this. Gonna be hard to put this one down.
Topher
Identifies as young
Thanks, but I'm playing on PS5 so I'm just going to have to wait for a patch.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Finished another play session just now, and it looks like I'm around the same point as TheDarkPhantom in the game (or maybe a bit further):
- I've unlocked the Swordmaster class for Strohl. I bought the Tuxedo and that pricey Seeker class weapons as well when they were on sale for 40,000 each, lol.
- I finished both the bounty in the desert area and the Belega Corridor side dungeon (raised my bond with Brigitta to level 2).
- I've also found enough blessed water (I have 7 in my inventory) to not be stingy when using it to purify weapons and armor.
- I maxed my mage class, so now I swapped back to Seeker to max this one as well.
Topher
Identifies as young
Typically in Persona games, I use those days to max social links and build stats. I'm thinking the same is true here. Don't think there is any advantage to starting early, but someone else can correct me if I'm wrong.
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Neuras is a fantastic character, this cast in general - both the heroes and villains - is quickly becoming one of my favourites ever and it bears repeating that the English VO is among the very best, absolutely loving this game, quickly moving up my GOTY rankings as I knew it would
DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
And after posting I realized the obvious answer: you might not be able to clear a dungeon on your first attempt so you’ll need to split it into multiple days.
sigmaZ
Member
I don't know but he's great. I'll be honest I changed to the dub because the voice acting is so good in this game and I'm fluent in Japanese. I actually enjoy the voice acting in this more than FF16 by far.
DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
My new goal: get to level 99 by whacking those infinitely respawning skeletons in the cathedral.
sigmaZ
Member
The music is fantastic imo. What do you normal enjoy? We must have wildly different tastes in music?
Topher
Identifies as young
He is great, but doesn't look like he voiced Clive. Strohl is voiced by Stewart Clarke. Clive was voiced by Ben Starr.
DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
lol I just spent about 10 minutes hitting the infinitely respawning skeletons in the cathedral. They drop rusted swords which can be identified as iron swords or iron great swords. They sell for 570 each.
Guess who’s rocking a brand new $40,000 tuxedo.
Guess who’s rocking a brand new $40,000 tuxedo.
Grildon Tundy
Gold Member
Whoa, it's seriously rated Teen? There were fountains of blood within the first 30 minutes of gameplay!
Jinxed
Gold Member
I was wondering about this, is the game grindy?
It looks good and it's tempting but the fact that it's 100+ hours is really a negative for me. I can't bother with 40+ hours games these days. I do need something to tie me down after astro bot and before DQ3 2DHD though.
sudolicious
Gold Member
It's in equipment, last slot IIRC. You get some costumes with the premium whatever edition in the velvet room, like the samurai one.
It's ridiculous btw that there's no preview. You need to equip it, exit the menu and then see if you like it.
Krathoon
Gold Member
The cardboard insert was torn in my collector's edition. All it does is hold the contents.
I glued it back together.
I am not certain if someone at the factory tore it or the mail tossed it around and tore it.
There was also a dent on a couple pages of the artbook. It was probably from the printing machine. They need better quality control.
I glued it back together.
I am not certain if someone at the factory tore it or the mail tossed it around and tore it.
There was also a dent on a couple pages of the artbook. It was probably from the printing machine. They need better quality control.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Takes guts to admit that, but you still deserve this gif reaction for even thinking that in the first place when you didn't even gave the demo a fair shot.
Now go and enjoy this masterpiece!
DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
^ I bought the St. Hermelin outfit DLC thinking it would give me that old school “early 90s dance party” Persona 1 battle theme. I didn’t realize the PSP version had a different battle theme. Oh well still cool.
Danjin44
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No, with Press Turn tactics and party set up is more effective than just grinding.
Im currently playing on hard nothing made feel I need to grind.
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