Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Catherina Should Appear in Another Atlus Franchise

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As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt and a soft spot for anything Atlus-related, I must say that Catherina Grann from Metaphor: ReFantazio seems to have drawn inspiration from none other than Rin from Catherine: Full Body. Now, I’m not one to jump to conclusions, but it’s like these developers are playing a game of “spot the difference” with us fans!

In any Atlus game, you can anticipate an array of characters that players will become acquainted with throughout the game, and Metaphor: ReFantazio follows this pattern. Establishing connections with the protagonist’s Followers is a crucial aspect of Metaphor: ReFantazio, resembling the Social Link mechanic from the Persona series. By nurturing these relationships, players can delve deeper into the game’s cast of characters. Although Metaphor skillfully develops these Followers, one in particular seems strikingly familiar to another Atlus franchise.

In the game “Metaphor: ReFantazio”, you’ll encounter Catherine Grann, who embodies the Warrior Archetype and is one of the competitors vying for the crown. Whenever her messengers collide with your party, she’s quick to issue a challenge to battle, but rest assured, she’s an ally to the main character and shares his aspirations for a better world. Longtime Atlus enthusiasts might spot some resemblance between Catherine Grann’s design and Rin from “Catherine: Full Body”, another Atlus game where these characters could potentially interact in a crossover scenario.

Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Catherina Should Appear in a Future Catherine Game

Catherina Appears to Draw Inspiration from Full Body’s Rin

In the realm of Atlus, a character with pink hair and a variation of the name “Catherine,” namely Rin, was not an unprecedented move. This developer famously incorporated Rin in Catherine: Full Body, the enhanced edition of the game that blends puzzles with visual novel elements, originally titled Catherine. By introducing Rin into Full Body, they added a third love interest for the protagonist, Vincent, potentially opening up an alternative storyline. In this expanded version, players can choose to court any of the three “Catherines” – Katherine, Catherine, and Qatherine (Rin). However, it appears that Atlus still had space for another character bearing the same surname to make an appearance beyond this series.

Atlus’ Studio Zero, which developed Catherine: Full Body, also developed Metaphor: ReFantazio.

In the game Catherine: Full Body, Rin’s distinctive style features a vibrant pink bob hairstyle and a light blue gown. These characteristics share strong similarities with Catherina from Metaphor: ReFantazio, who sports a bright pink bob beneath her unique paripus ears, and dons a matching silver-blue armor set. Though it’s evident that Rin’s design elements were inspired by Catherina, it would be fitting for Catherina to reciprocate the nod in a potential sequel of Catherine, either as a brief cameo or as a love interest for players to interact with.

Atlus Has a History of Referencing Its Franchises within One Another

As a devoted fan, I’ve noticed that Atlus has a knack for hiding delightful Easter eggs across their game franchises, and this is particularly evident in the case of the enigmatic masterpiece, “Catherine.” This game brims with nods to series like “Persona” and “Shin Megami Tensei,” such as the appearance of Koromaru, Teddie, and Morgana plushies at the Stray Sheep bar, echoes of Gekkoukan High School from “Persona 3,” and melodies reminiscent of the “Shin Megami Tensei” series in the Stray Sheep’s jukebox.

Introducing Catherine as a new character or doppelganger in a sequel for the Stray Sheep tavern would be an ideal method to blend these games together. In this continuation of the story, each of the three romantic interests from Catherine: Full Body presents unique advantages and drawbacks that Vincent must weigh before making his decision. It could be intriguing if Catherine appeared as a new love interest for the protagonist, as her character was initially depicted in Metaphor: ReFantazio as a thief who targets the wealthy to support her fellow poor Paripus followers. This narrative direction would align well with Catherine’s background and provide an interesting twist to Vincent’s romantic choices.

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2024-12-25 01:24