Atlus has posted a new showcase video for its upcoming RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio, highlighting various central locations worldwide.
Previously elucidated tasks are given another once-over, and minor activities like cow milking are briefly highlighted to further characterize towns. Informants, the online Traveler’s voice functionality, bounties, and other mechanics are also discussed.
Port Brilehaven is a new location showcased, too, which has its own slew of unique activities. Plus, at another new locale, The Uncharted Isle: Virga Island, players will encounter a new ally, Eupha.
Metaphor: ReFantazio takes place in the United Kingdom of Euchronia, a land plunged into turmoil following the assassination of its king. The story takes a dramatic turn when the Royal Magic, a mystical power previously known only to the king, is unexpectedly invoked, sparking a grand royal tournament to determine the next ruler.
Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, the protagonist, alongside their partner, the fairy Galica, embarks on a quest to lift a curse cast upon the prince, believed by the kingdom to be deceased. Their journey spans the expansive lands of Euchronia, revealing that their mission is intricately tied to the ongoing tournament for the throne. To succeed, they must forge alliances with a diverse array of friends and followers from the various tribes that inhabit this world, each with their own unique contributions to the unfolding narrative.
A newly highlighted technique is Synthesis, which combines party members’ archetypes, performing powerful attacks at the cost of both you and the cooperating ally’s turns. All three characters in the active party can even use Synthesis for devastating attacks. The development team has worked hard to ensure that players will alter their strategies the further they progress instead of keeping to the same party configuration the whole game.
- Check out the previous gameplay information deep-dive.
- Check out our previous coverage detailing the tribes.
- Check out our preview.
Metaphor: ReFantazio will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 11, 2024.
