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[Gexxy1]

Big oof.

 

[Danjin44]

Big oof.

Why? Not every game needs to have "romantic relation sim" The story is not about that.

 

[adamsapple]

Metaphor: ReFantazio Developer Interview on Protagonist's Goals, Archetypes, 'Fast & Squad' System - Persona Central

Weekly Famitsu magazine #1847 includes a Metaphor: ReFantazio developer interview with Katsura Hashino about the protagonist and systems.

personacentral.com

In development since 2019.

 

[Gexxy1]

Why?

Because I like romance? And I'm hardly the only one. Atlus has had a habit of putting it into a lot of their games, not just Persona.

Not every game needs to have "romantic relation sim"

I agree.

The story is not about that.

I disagree. A large part of the game is about forging bonds. Romance is one form of a bond, one of the most significant ones at that.

 

[Danjin44]

Because I like romance? And I'm hardly the only one. Atlus has had a habit of putting it into a lot of their games, not just Persona.

I love Persona but there is not actual romance because your character silence and there is not much chemistry between and MC and romantic partners, especially compare to something like Tifa and Cloud or Yuna and Tidus.

I disagree. A large part of the game is about forging bonds. Romance is one form of a bond, one of the most significant ones at that.

In this game the bond is mostly their support for election to take the throne, that one of the big reason why in this you are traveling between cities to increase your popularly and get support, basically similar to our election campaign.

In fact in this world they think our world is paradise, I wouldn't be surprised they took out election system applied to their own.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Okay, I guess we'll be using this thread for info dump going forward.

 

[Shake Your Rump]

I put in my preorder at GameStop and they said it is some sort of limited edition.

 

[EDMIX]

Pre-ordered the special edition...I did my part lol

 

[Elios83]

Looking forward to this game but I must say that the art style they chose is really difficult to be transposed effectively with the huge technical limitations their engine has.
The game looks like a brown mess a lot of times. For now I'll wait to preorder.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I love Midori's banter lol.

 

[tamago84]

really sets the bar on UI design and transitions.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Metaphor ReFantazio Japanese display box via Genki

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Pre-ordered the standard edition.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Atlus announced their plans for the Anime Expo 2024. The company has revealed a panel with details surrounding their upcoming JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. Further, Katsura Hashino and Shigenori Soejima, known for their work on the Persona series, will also be in attendance as Guests of Honor to talk about the game. Anime Expo will take place in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 4 through July 7, 2024.

ATLUS Presents: The World of Metaphor: ReFantazio featuring Katsura Hashino & Shigenori Soejima​

• Date & Time: Friday, July 5, 2024 from 10:30AM to 11:20AM PT
• Location: Petree Hall
• Description: Travel beyond Fantasy with Metaphor: ReFantazio! Join Director Katsura Hashino & Character Designer Shigenori Soejima for an exciting panel revealing exclusive characters and unseen footage. Explore game development, character designing, and world-building magic.

Earlier this month, Anime Expo announced that it will recognize both Katsura Hashino and Shigenori Soejima as Guests of Honor at Anime Expo 2024. Katsura Hashino is a game director and producer working at ATLUS, responsible for notable titles, including Persona 3, Persona 4, Persona 5, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, and Catherine. After launching his production unit “Studio Zero” within ATLUS, he is presently immersed in developing the highly anticipated new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[Danjin44]

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Damn, this new Metaphor showcase is so early in the morning for me so I won't be able to watch it live. Gonna watch the recording later I guess.

 

[Hudo]

3am, huh?

 

[Danjin44]

Damn, this new Metaphor showcase is so early in the morning for me so I won't be able to watch it live. Gonna watch the recording later I guess.

I might not watch it because in all honesty I don’t need to see anything more from it, I’m already sold.


Who am I kidding I don’t have that type of will power..

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I might not watch it because in all honesty I don’t need to see anything more from it, I’m already sold.


Who am I kidding I don’t have that type of will power..

Haha, I'm sold as well, but still gonna watch it as maybe they'll show more of this tasty food.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Dope artwork.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

For any PC peeps interested in getting the CE, it's up now for pre-order on Amazon US. You'll get a steam key of the game and all the physical goodies that are already included in the PS5/XSX collector's edition.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Day 1 still as was the case when the game was announced.

The new media for Metaphor is making me wanna start up Persona 3 Reload tonight.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Metaphor ReFantazio display via Genki:

 

[Arsic]

I’m glad I don’t have to worry about which underage girl I need to take to the bone zone in this game.

 

[Raven117]

Don't get me wrong, Im in for this day 1 and have seen enough.

But a part of me would have rather seen them take on an "adult" or even college age Persona 6.

BUUUTTTT, this may be something I don't even know I really want more than that.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Don't get me wrong, Im in for this day 1 and have seen enough.

But a part of me would have rather seen them take on an "adult" or even college age Persona 6.

BUUUTTTT, this may be something I don't even know I really want more than that.

I think the creative minds behind Persona just have no idea how normal adults talk and interact with each other.

 

[Raven117]

I think the creative minds behind Persona just have no idea how normal adults talk and interact with each other.

LOL, maybe.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Atlus West just dropped a bunch of gifs with Metaphor ReFantazio on their giphy channel. Here's a few highlights:

 

[Danjin44]

 

[Mr1999]

aww damn didn't see the post in another thread. you can delete this.

 

[Arsic]

aww damn didn't see the post in another thread. you can delete this.

Ok so Japanese dubs it is. That lead character English VA is dog shit beyond belief which sucks because the rest sounds great.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[Krathoon]

The game looks pretty cool. I can get it discounted on PC.

Does anyone know if the PS5 or PC version uses the DualSense features?

 

[Mr1999]

I changed my order to PS5, but I dont think I should open it once it arrives and just buy it for my PC. But would love the experience on the PS5. But PC it is for me ive got 12700k/4070 ti and dont own a ps5, might as well take advantage of it. PS5 collectors edition is sold out on gamestop.

 

[HercRaato]

I grabbed the collectors edition at VGP it was sold out everywhere else. Just mentioning it in case anyone else is still looking.

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

Looking forward to this game but I must say that the art style they chose is really difficult to be transposed effectively with the huge technical limitations their engine has.
The game looks like a brown mess a lot of times. For now I'll wait to preorder.

I hope the resolution is high enough on console or else this will look kinda rough despite the art style

 

[EDMIX]

I really need them to hurry up lol

I bought this cause the main character dresses like a diva...

 

[Krathoon]

I went ahead an ordered the Collector's edition for the PC version. Not certain why it is not selling as well. You get all the stuff.

I guess it is because you can't re-sell the game.

 

[Krathoon]

The collector's edition seems worth it because it has some Atlus Anniv. stuff.

It will be a collector's item in the future.

 

[Krathoon]

It sounds like Atlus is good about supporting the DualSense on PC. I will have to see what Persona 3 Reload does with it.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Metaphor: ReFantazio (PS5)

The throne sits empty after the king’s assassination. With no heirs, the will of the late king decrees that the next monarch will be elected by the people, & thus begins your fight for the throne. From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy...

hit.co.uk

Just ordered for £42 which is a silly price for a new game. I guess pre-orders are low as it's a new IP.

But they will come.

 

[MMaRsu]

God this is such shit battle theme, the only good parts is where that clown isnt chanting his ass off