Atlus has launched two official soundtrack albums to accompany the release of its latest action RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, on various music streaming platforms. The first album, Metaphor: ReFantazio Atlus Brand 35th All Time Best, comprises 30 songs on disc 1 and 26 songs on disc 2. The entire album boasts a playlis

Metaphor: ReFantazio is out right now, and it's a 100-hour epic Japanese role-playing game adventure worth sinking your teeth into. It's also got a bunch of bad endings like past Atlus JRPGs, in case you're curious about the outcome. Here's a list of them. Spoiler warning, as usual. For non-spoiler guides and review

Back in the 90s and 2000s, all Japanese role-playing games feature long turn-based battles, mostly against tough boss characters or elite mobs. These fights are meant to be gatekeepers so that they make sure you know the game's battle mechanics inside and out, as well as check whether you've been diligent in powering u

A new Atlus and Sega Japanese role-playing game that's advertised heavily since last year or so has sold a lot of copies on launch. Metaphor: ReFantazio's total worldwide shipments and digital sales have surpassed one million units worldwide according to Sega and Atlus via a recent X post. https://www.twitter.com

You really have to be a juggernaut of a game company to launch your own back-patting parade for finishing your game and sending out your gold master for publishing/digital distribution. To have two juggernauts combining their efforts for one livestream celebration? One can argue it's an ego trip, but it also shows both

Atlus has unleashed a detailed video about its upcoming new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. The new 20 minute-plus video dishes out major details about the game's overall plot and major characters in the game. In a nutshell, the main king in the game world has died and triggers an "election spell" where a new king needs

Just like any major game release these days, Atlus' Metaphor: ReFantazio has its own collector's edition with its own sweet loot and special physical bonuses. But first: here's a look at the base game, which costs US$69.99. If you pre-order any version of the game, you'll get the following: Archetype EXP

[Update 9/6/2024: Added new Metaphor: ReFantazio gameplay footage from Atlus' weekend event of 8-9 June 2024] The ever-flexible class/Job system (where you can change up your role-playing game profession anytime on the fly) has been popularized by the Final Fantasy series since the 90s, so it's only fitting that suc

In a moment that set hearts racing, Studio Zero and Atlus, the acclaimed creators of the Persona series, unveiled a brand-spanking new trailer for their latest masterpiece, Metaphor: ReFantazio at Geoff Keighley’s annual Summer Game Fest. Welcome to the realm of ReFantazio, where your RPG dreams come to life. Sche

Atlus and Sega's new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio will be out later this year. The upcoming fantasy JRPG which lets you control a motley crew to challenge the monarchy while also following a schedule (ala the Persona games) will be out on 11 October 2024 for PC, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5. The game also features

Just before the year ends, Sega and Atlus unveil more details about its upcoming JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. We previously reported about the characters and combat system, so here's more info-dump about the game's world and magic lore. A World Where Fantasy Meets Reality The story takes place in a nation consisti

Atlus has shared more details about its upcoming fantasy role-playing game Metaphor: ReFantazio. Your Base/Mode of Transport The game will have our main character (the blue-haired guy in every trailer) running a mobile base called the Gauntlet Runner. You talk to your party members, take breaks, and even clean up

The upcoming Sega and Atlus RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio is looking slick, given the recent trailer it's showcasing. Revealed during The Game Awards 2023, the new Metaphor trailer shows off gameplay and how combat is sorted. It looks like a mix between real-time action and squad-based turn-based combat like your Persona

Atlus has released a new video showcasing the thought process and developer insights about its upcoming JRPG. The new JRPG title Metaphor: ReFantazio plans to mix both fantasy and contemporary art styles and aesthetics, as you can tell from the recent trailer that came out. The Atlus-made developer interview feature

Atlus' brand-new JRPG franchise from the creator of the Shin Megami Tensei: Persona series is not only going to be on Xbox consoles. Metaphor: ReFantazio will also be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam); these versions will be out at the same time the Xbox versions will be out: 2024. Little

Atlus has just dropped a bombshell on us with their latest RPG announcement, introducing us to the exciting world of Metaphor: ReFantazio. It's clear that this game draws inspiration from two beloved franchises, Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, and we couldn't be more thrilled. We were already buzzing with anticipati

Platform(s): PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PCGenre: JRPG, RPG, Fantasy, Turn-Based, Allegory To Classism & Racism But Completely Fictional 2024 has perhaps been one of the single best years in the history of Atlus. They have released several excellent games this year already, including Persona 3 Reload, Unicorn Overlor

SEGA has revealed new information about Metaphor ReFantazio, the latest JRPG from ATLUS's Studio Zero, which will launch on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC on 11 October 2024. Metaphor ReFantazio Story In order to save the prince from his curse, the protagonist joins the race to become the king of the

SEGA has announced that a special collaboration café for Metaphor ReFantazio, the latest RPG from ATLUS' Studio Zero, will be opening in Jakarta, Indonesia. Immerse yourself in the world of Metaphor: ReFantazio, try out the collaboration menu and special activities to commemorate the launch of this title. It will b

The Game Awards 2024 is taking place on 13 December 2024, but Geoff Keighley has announced the nominated games. The games are determined by 100+ gaming media from all over the world, including Kakuchopurei. You can vote now on the official website. Both Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth nabbed the most nods with