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Metaphor: ReFantazio
2024 · PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X/S · Role-playing game · Turn-based RPG · Japanese RPG
5 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a confident fantasy RPG that refines the Persona formula while establishing a compelling identity of its own. Critics consistently praise its politically charged story, memorable cast, striking art direction, exceptional music, flexible Archetype system, and strategic turn-based combat. Its calendar-based social simulation is more purposeful than in some earlier Atlus games, and the journey structure gives the adventure a strong sense of momentum. The main reservations are its immense length, occasional pacing unevenness, limited voice acting in some scenes, demanding difficulty spikes, and PC performance dips in certain areas. Overall, it is an ambitious, stylish, and deeply rewarding modern JRPG.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-22
Pros
- Strategic and flexible turn-based combat
- Strong characters, themes, and political fantasy setting
- Distinctive art direction and excellent music
- Purposeful social simulation and time-management systems
Cons
- Very long campaign with occasional pacing issues
- Some dialogue and social scenes are not fully voiced
- Difficulty spikes and occasional punishing encounters
- PC version can suffer performance dips in demanding areas
Review sources
5 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 90/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 95/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 87/100
- Game Informer · United States · 90/100
- GameSpot · United States · 100/100