Metaphor: ReFantazio Releases’ Prologue’ Demo

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Releases' Prologue' Demo

Key Takeaways

  • A Metaphor: ReFantazio demo has begun rolling out in the West for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
  • The demo will include around five hours of gameplay, with all progress carrying over to the full release next month.
  • According to players, the demo clocks in at around 60GB on Xbox and 23GB on PlayStation 5.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I must say, the announcement of the demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio has me more than just a little excited! Having grown up on the likes of Final Fantasy and Persona, this new JRPG from Atlus, under the guidance of Katsura Hashino, promises to be a game I won’t want to miss.

At the Tokyo Game Show, Atlus unveiled a demonstration version of their upcoming major title called Metaphor: ReFantazio. Originally exclusive to Asia, this demo is now making its way westward, starting today, September 25. By tomorrow, gamers worldwide will have access to the Metaphor: ReFantazio demo on all PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.

The upcoming game, Metaphor: ReFantazio, is Atlus’ next big Role-Playing Game (RPG). This game is being developed by Studio Zero, which is led by Katsura Hashino, the mastermind behind the Persona series. Given that Hashino is involved, it’s hard not to draw comparisons between Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona, despite their distinct themes. However, there are clearly elements from the Persona series, such as Social Links and a daily action limit tied to a calendar system, that will be present in this new JRPG.

In the demo for the game Metaphor: ReFantazio, gamers can enjoy the entire introduction chapter, which includes roughly five hours of content. Atlaus has verified that any progress made in the demo will be saved when the full version launches. Although five hours may seem extensive for a demo, as per the director, the playtime for Metaphor: ReFantazio is comparable to Persona 5, implying the main narrative could provide approximately 100 hours of gameplay on its own. Players have reported that the Xbox version of the demo takes up nearly 60GB of space, while the PlayStation 5 edition requires around 23GB.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo Rolling Out Today, September 25

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve learned from Atlus that the demo for this upcoming title, Metaphor: ReFantazio, will offer a sneak peek into the first four dungeons and the opportunity to unlock seven out of the multiple Archetype classes available in the game. Plus, you’ll get to engage with six followers from the game itself!

One notable distinction between the game Persona and its upcoming counterpart, Metaphor: ReFantazio, lies in their Social Links systems. Unlike Persona, where players can cultivate emotional connections with Non-Player Characters (NPCs), Metaphor: ReFantazio will not incorporate romantic elements, as the protagonist’s relationship with NPCs is more akin to that of a ruler and follower in an electoral race setting. Despite this lack of romance, the game’s director, Hashino, has confirmed that there will still be humorous moments within the Social Link interactions. Furthermore, the RPG will not maintain a completely somber tone from beginning to end.

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2024-09-25 19:13