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[DonkeyPunchJr]

The first dungeon was truly great, but not everything is a big upgrade.
So far i am about 8h (6/20) in and the amount of voice acting seems way lower than any Atlus game in the last few years including budget ones like Tactica, it feels like only about 20-30% of the main story is voice acted once you get past what was included in the demo and so far there was zero for "social links" with the exception of accepting the request from Brigitta.

Pretty clear step-down compared to Reload which sold for 70 too and had 100% for not just the main, but also companion stories, which is a shame since the cast is pretty great. Anyone who is more further on can comment if the later parts have more?

Once you get to the second town it really opens up in terms of social links, bounties, etc.

 

[Nankatsu]

Progress further in to the dungeon eventually will find hole that gets you those locked places.

I have already found the boss door.

And still cant find the pathway hole anywhere.

 

[Danjin44]

I have already found the boss door.

And still cant find the pathway hole anywhere.

Pathway hole are no always on same floor, one of them I found was on different floor that connects to locked place.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Well for one there isnt any cringe romance

It's part of why the game is good. No romance and no lame high schools. It takes all the best pieces of many Atlus RPGs and smashes them all together.

 

[T4keD0wN]

Persona 3 Reload is remake they actually when back and voiced parts that wasn't voiced before, because all other Persona game before Reload was same case as Metaphor, not everything is voiced.

I know thats why ive included the "in the last few years" part, Royal for example had just the start and endings for confidants (which dont seem to be here unfortunately), but given that its priced at 70 which is the same as Reload that also came out this year id say its reasonable to expect the same. I am still having a great time, but itd be nice to have more.

Once you get to the second town it really opens up in terms of social links, bounties, etc.

Good to know, i think ill get there pretty soon, the plot is very intriguing so far.

 

[Danjin44]

I know thats why ive included the "in the last few years" part, Royal for example had just the start and endings for confidants (which dont seem to be here unfortunately), but given that its priced at 70 which is the same as Reload that also came out this year id say its reasonable to expect the same. I am still having a great time, but itd be nice to have more.

Dont get me wrong, I also wish it had more voices because honestly english voices is done REALLY well here even compare to Atlus's pervious games.

 

[Housh]

How good is Atlus with post launch support such as patches? I hope they add some AA solutions but maybe I shouldn't hold my breath.

 

[Nankatsu]

Pathway hole are no always on same floor, one of them I found was on different floor that connects to locked place.

Found it, it was on a pretty obvious place, I totally missed it.

The Gestapor boss fight was tough. Really need to plan my turns between buffs, attacks and guard.

On another note, I can't get enough how fucking cool skate swording is.

The only other game that I can think of that pulled something like this was DMC3, but with a total different purpose.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Oh man, these imgur embeds still don't work properly here on GAF.

Anyway, I just can't get enough of these sceneries! They make the perfect advertisements for 'touristy' spots in the Kingdom of Euchronia.

 

[Deerock71]

I would laugh my ass off if Mara shows up

Would be better if 'Flick the Bellenz' was a boss-specific two-for-one.

 

[Hrk69]

I can't shake the feeling that this is supposed to be a crashed plane

 

[Klosshufvud]

Just finished the demo. Really enjoyed it. Shame about the obscene price on Steam in my shitty useless currency. I'll have to ponder for a while.

 

[MMaRsu]

Just finished the demo. Really enjoyed it. Shame about the obscene price on Steam in my shitty useless currency. I'll have to ponder for a while.

There's cheap cd keys available I bought mine for 40€

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Hrk69 Yeah, it does kinda resemble a crashed plane.

I finished the Kriegante Castle dungeon on the main story path, and man, I didn't expect things to get so dark and messed up. Definitely the highlight of the game for me so far. Heismay introduction & backstory was also very well written into this particular chapter of the story and quickly became my favorite member of the party.

On a more positive note, still loving these funny moments with the gang.

Spoiler: mild story spoilers

 

[Nankatsu]

The Synthesis attacks varying depending on which archetypes you have on your party is really cool.

Gives multiples approaches depending on who you're facing.

On a side note, I need the MC background animated on Wallpaper Engine so bad. It's amazing.

 

[Danjin44]

The Synthesis attacks varying depending on which archetypes you have on your party is really cool.

Gives multiples approaches depending on who you're facing.

On a side note, I need the MC background animated on Wallpaper Engine so bad. It's amazing.

And unlike P3Reload's Theurgy, they not crazy OP and they are risky to use because they use up multiple of your press turns.

 

[A2una1]

How good is Atlus with post launch support such as patches? I hope they add some AA solutions but maybe I shouldn't hold my breath.

Depends, in 1-2 years there will be a royal pr golden Edition with double the content which needs to be purchased at full price, and no upgrade option for the original version...

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

How good is Atlus with post launch support such as patches? I hope they add some AA solutions but maybe I shouldn't hold my breath.

Joking aside, I wouldn't expect Atlus to add any form of modern AA solution to Metaphor due to the engine being so old/archaic (though I do hope I'm wrong).

 

[Klosshufvud]

There's cheap cd keys available I bought mine for 40€

Where? All I can find is 50€+. For 40€ I'd bite.

 

[MMaRsu]

Where? All I can find is 50€+. For 40€ I'd bite.

Damn yeah prices have risen quite a bit. Preorder pays off I guess. I got mine from Eneba, which is still the cheapest seller at 53€

 

[Hrk69]

Depends, in 1-2 years there will be a royal pr golden Edition with double the content which needs to be purchased at full price, and no upgrade option for the original version...

There are so many games that put out a full priced definitive/complete edition and nobody is crying about those

 

[Hrk69]

Where? All I can find is 50€+. For 40€ I'd bite.

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[Arsic]

I’m taking a fat shit mid boss fight.

I was holding it in to complete the whole dungeon but had a brown gopher playing peekaboo with my asshole.

First game in a long time I can’t put down even to eat or restroom.

Have all of next week at home since my trip is cancelled. Going to grind hard!

 

[Housh]

I’m taking a fat shit mid boss fight.

I was holding it in to complete the whole dungeon but had a brown gopher playing peekaboo with my asshole.

First game in a long time I can’t put down even to eat or restroom.

Have all of next week at home since my trip is cancelled. Going to grind hard!

Steam Deck/PS Portal moment.

 

[GHG]

FUCK

(early game spoiler) :

Spoiler

I think I royally fucked up. I equipped Grius with the sword I got from behind the dragon and now he's been murdered but I didn't get the weapon back after his death cutscene.

Might have to go back and find an old save.

 

[Hrk69]

FUCK

(early game spoiler) :

Spoiler

I think I royally fucked up. I equipped Grius with the sword I got from behind the dragon and now he's been murdered but I didn't get the weapon back after his death cutscene.

Might have to go back and find an old save.

I did the same and I was a bit worried too.

But no need. You'll get it back.

 

[Buggy Loop]

FUCK

(early game spoiler) :

Spoiler

I think I royally fucked up. I equipped Grius with the sword I got from behind the dragon and now he's been murdered but I didn't get the weapon back after his death cutscene.

Might have to go back and find an old save.

wait

Spoiler

you can lose party members with permanent death???

 

[Hrk69]

wait

Spoiler

you can lose party members with permanent death???

It's part of the main story. No way to circumvent it.

 

[GHG]

I did the same and I was a bit worried too.

But no need. You'll get it back.

Ok all good then, I'll continue ahead, hopefully it's not too long.

wait

Spoiler

you can lose party members with permanent death???

Spoiler

it looks like he died as part of the story. It wasn't via a normal battle.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Here are a few more reaction gifs since I did a bunch of gameplay captures this weekend while playing through the game (I've already put 20 hours into the full game).

 

[Hrk69]

Wake up Danjin44

New slap GIF just dropped

 

[GHG]

I cannot stress how good this game is if you're a fan of Jrpg's in the classic sense.

In the best way possible it feels like I'm playing a peak late 90's/early 2000's jrpg but with all the QoL and modern sensibilities sprinkled on top. This plot just continues to move forward at breakneck pace, it's compelling.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Just remembered that I took this pic with my phone the other day... In some enclosed spaces, like this tavern, you can get anywhere from 80 to 90 fps while playing on PS5.

I hope the PS5 Pro can brute-force the frame rate to make it more consistent, or at least ensure it doesn't drop below 60 fps during more intensive scenes. In any case, I'm gonna test it once I have the Pro on my hands.

 

[Mister Wolf]

So what class are you guys choosing for your MC first?

 

[GHG]

So what class are you guys choosing for your MC first?

You don't have a choice right at the start.

 

[Arsic]

I’ve been on merchant since I unlocked it. Every level up I just put the 1000 exp item into a different class I’m not playing to level them as well lol.

Merchant is too good to let go.

 

[Mister Wolf]

You don't have a choice right at the start.

I mean after they force Seeker on you later and give you the option to change it.

 

[GHG]

I mean after they force Seeker on you later and give you the option to change it.

I've stayed with Seeker for now, until I get my dragon sword back that is.

 

[Hrk69]

I mean after they force Seeker on you later and give you the option to change it.

I change it up a lot. There is no real reason to stay with one archetype throughout the whole game.

You'll even get requests regarding certain archetypes

 

[Mister Wolf]

I've stayed with Seeker for now, until I get my dragon sword back that is.

I saw this one guy change him to Mage first chance he got. I was thinking of doing that when I start.

 

[Hrk69]

I saw this one guy change him to Mage first chance he got. I was thinking of doing that when I start.

 

[Mister Wolf]

I change it up a lot. There is no real reason to stay with one archetype throughout the whole game.

You'll even get requests regarding certain archetypes

If you pumped your stats up for magic though wont that make you weak using physical archtypes?

 

[GHG]

I saw this one guy change him to Mage first chance he got. I was thinking of doing that when I start.

You will need a mage for the first dungeon you go through, so it's not a bad choice at all.

If you pumped your stats up for magic though wont that make you weak using physical archtypes?

The stat spread auto-adjusts somewhat when switching between them.

 

[MagiusNecros]

If you pumped your stats up for magic though wont that make you weak using physical archtypes?

Archetypes have predetermined stat boosts so even if you dump truck into magic it isn't handicapping yourself. Base stats give you an edge based on what you build for.

 

[Nankatsu]

So what class are you guys choosing for your MC first?

I'm currently playing as a mage because I don't see both Strolh and Hulkenberg as ones.

Strolh is on his initial class, Hulkenberg I changed to Brawler. Animations are fire.

But I'm trying to have multiple archetypes available. Currently have 3 for MC above level 10.

 

[Mister Wolf]

I'm currently playing as a mage because I don't see both Strolh and Hulkenberg as ones.

Strolh is on his initial class, Hulkenberg I changed to Brawler. Animations are fire.

Does Seeker even have any worthwhile abilities that incentize sticking with it?

 

[Danjin44]

I cannot stress how good this game is if you're a fan of Jrpg's in the classic sense.

In the best way possible it feels like I'm playing a peak late 90's/early 2000's jrpg but with all the QoL and modern sensibilities sprinkled on top. This plot just continues to move forward at breakneck pace, it's compelling.

And to think this game got lot to of shit because the “graphics” were not high tech enough.

Currently this game is right there with Unicorn Overlord as my GOTY.

 

[Nankatsu]

Does Seeker even have any worthwhile abilities that incentize sticking with it?

I honestly don't know. Haven't dwelved extensively into that territory yet.

One thing you need to keep in mind are the Synthesis abilities. For example, Mage with Warrior and Brawler has 0 for me.

I'm letting it slide for now because I'm more interested in leveling the archetype itself and I'm still very early in the game, but I'll need to change that eventually.

On the other hand, Warrior + Brawler game me a heavy pierce skill this early on, which is kind of OP.

 

[Jinxed]

I was thinking MC mage, a warrior and a healer but hearing about the merchant is intriguing

 

[Hrk69]

I was thinking MC mage, a warrior and a healer but hearing about the merchant is intriguing

I tried it too and it didn't disappoint