Metaphor: ReFantazio Launch Edition - PlayStation 5

Great game for those who are fans of turn based RPGS. If you are a Persona fan you will enjoy this title and it still features the friendship and developing stats mechanic. There is no dating or romance mechanic which isn't a loss at all because the story doesn't need it. Combat is a fun mix of action and turn based combat where you can damage the enemy to cause a stun effect before turn based combat begins. Just like other SMT/Persona games you have weaknesses due to weapon types/magic. The soundtrack is great though not on the level of Persona 5 or Clair Obscur Expedition 33. The Japanese and American voice acting is superb so you will learn to love the characters no matter the language. Buy this game if you are looking for a fun new IP with a great class system and a combat system that is easy to learn.

One of the best games I’ve played recently. This game does a good job fleshing out all the characters. Fun combat and good overall story.

The game is fun and the storyline is interesting; especially the gameplay.

This game so far has completely surpassed ALL of my expectations! I avoided spoilers for this game like the plague when it was announced, so this is only my opinion on the first 4 hours of the game; take it with a grain of salt, if you will (pun intended.) The visuals alone and the SOUNDTRACK, has me overwhelmed in the best way possible. The character designs do not miss, the battle music is a banger (the chanting in it is everything honestly), and the voice acting thus far is quality itself. I usually go for Japanese audio/Eng subtitles on most games, but I was curious about how the English audio would sound on this one (like Persona 5 Royal and some other Atlus games.) I ended up keeping my settings on the English audio in the end, because I really love all the different accents! The plot is also worth noting, as there is a LOT of world-building. I also wouldn't worry about getting lost with all of the terminology in the game (or even about a certain character's history as more are introduced) because there is a glossary to keep you updated on all of it. All in all, so far I would 150% recommend this game to anyone who is a Persona/SMT lover, or any rpg lover in general. I will update my review once I finish the game though!

Exelente!

Been wanting to try an Atlus RPG for a while and figured now was as good a time as any. My biggest concern going in was the time management mechanic seen previously in the Persona series, but so far it hasn't been a problem. I usually tackle the core objectives early and I'm left with plenty of spare time to develop character bonds and wrap up side quests until the next objective is given. One early recommendation is to escape/retry enemy encounters if the enemies land the first hit as even on the easy difficulty it will leave you on the back foot for the rest of that encounter. To give a comparison, the combat is similar to the job system from final fantasy 5 so the overall challenge is more dependent on finding which classes/moves are most effective in a given area zone/dungeon. Don't want to spoil too much so I'll just say that its a fun time with beautiful visuals, a great story, and a surprisingly flexible battle system. Would recommend.

Feels very persona-like, obviously, which is very welcome but at the same time Re:fantazio has been a breath of fresh air for the JRPG genre. It's wonderful for cozy gamers who delight in a good story and immersive world, but also offers somewhat of a challenge for hardcore gamers (though this is debatable). Pros - Delightful graphics and views really capture the idea of a whimsical fantasy - Combat system is fun and fluid - Character designs and voice actors are back to back incredible - Captivating storytelling that draws you in to find out more - Countless dungeons and lots of interesting NPC's to talk to - Enjoyable Social links Cons - Generic fighter archetypes (Warrior, thief, merchant, etc) with not much changes to their designs as you level up - The origin of the conflict is not clear and you simply have to accept it as it is - Sometimes the game feels too easy even on the harder difficulty - Side quests give you a lot to do but as you actually work on completing enough of them, they all start to blend in with each other Overall really solid game and ideal for a cozy gamer that wants a storybook game. Can definitely compete with Persona as one of my favorite RPG's and I'm very excited hearing about the possible sequel entry.

Great game. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good story with smooth game play.

Uno de los mejores juegos

Good RPG very nice story & gameplay

Similar game play to the Persona and SMT series in a new setting. Good story and fun to play.

Muito divertido e empolgante, centenas de horas para se divertir!

This is one of the best game you could get among games that released in 2024. No Atlus and their hit series Persona fans should miss out on this. Great music, story, and gameplay. Only negative thing I could think of is somewhat meh graphic compared to other current gen games, as it uses their own graphic engine from Catherine, but that does not mean it is ugly to look at. I strongly suggest you to try this game if you have not yet.