During the recent Summer Game Fest presentation, Atlus art director Katsura Hashino and artistic designer Shigenori Soejima unveiled early gameplay footage of the upcoming role-playing game, Metaphor: ReFantazio. This new franchise, created by the same team behind the popular Persona series, promises a fresh and immersive gaming experience.
The highlight of the presentation was the introduction of Archetypes, the game’s unique approach to character classes. In Metaphor: ReFantazio, characters can transform into various Archetypes, each representing the manifestation of one’s will to confront their fears. Players can embody Archetypes such as Ninja, Merchant, Warrior, Destroyer, Gunner, Assassin, or Knight, with over 40 distinct options to choose from.
A teaser trailer showcased how these Archetypes come to life in the gameplay, giving fans a glimpse of the diverse playstyles and abilities available in the game. For those eagerly anticipating the transition of the Persona team’s creativity into a new fantasy realm, Metaphor: ReFantazio is set to launch on PlayStation consoles, Xbox consoles, and PC on October 11.
With its captivating concept and pedigree from the acclaimed Persona series, Metaphor: ReFantazio is poised to offer players a captivating and immersive gaming experience. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches.
