
Metaphor ReFantazio Review: 70 Ratings, Pros and Cons
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Theses reviews and tests from Video Games magazines and websites give 56 ratings, we get this average rating to this Metaphor product : 4.6/5.
Metaphor ReFantazio review : With an average rating of 4.6/5, you can buy Metaphor ReFantazio with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
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5/5 EuroGamer.fr | 10/10 GameReactor | 10/10 Shacknews | 10/10 Areajugones |
10/10 Checkpoint Gaming | 5/5 Twinfinite | 5/5 TechRadar | 100/100 Complete Xbox |
5/5 TheXboxHub | 10/10 Geeky | 9.75/10 HeartBits VG | 97/100 GamerClick |
9.5/10 Pizza Fria | 9.5/10 Game-eXperience.it | 9.5/10 XBoxEra | 9.5/10 Nintendoros |
9.5/10 Comunidad Xbox | 9.5/10 GeekCulture | 95/100 Generación Xbox | 9.5/10 HardwareZone |
9.5/10 ZTGD | 9.4/10 Le Bêta-Testeur | 9.3/10 Vandal | 9.3/10 GameScore.it |
9.2/10 NerdMovieProductions | 91/100 MeuPlayStation | 4.5/5 GamesRadar | 9/10 wccftech |
4.5/5 GodIsAGeek | 9/10 VideoChums | 9/10 TheSixthAxis | 9/10 Press Start |
9/10 Push Square | 9/10 Well Played | 9/10 GamesVillage | 9/10 Hinsusta |
9/10 LevelUp | 9/10 PCGames | 90/100 Console Tribe | 9/10 Phenixx Gaming |
9/10 GameHope | 9/10 Niche Gamer | 9/10 Beyond Gaming | 9/10 GameInformer |
4.3/5 GamesCreed | 8.5/10 ActuGaming | 8.5/10 Multiplayer.it | 8.5/10 GamersGlobal |
83/100 Games.ch | 82/100 GameStar | 8/10 GameKult.com | 8/10 MKAU Gaming |
8/10 Geeko |
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Pros and cons for Metaphor ReFantazio List of reviews and ratings
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No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


a polished gameplay system that is more varied than ever
a timeless soundtrack.
and it has a pace of its own that may be off-putting to new players.


Rich characters
Huge quality-of-life improvements over the Persona series
Oozes style
Beautiful soundtrack
Minimal performance hiccups


Highly charismatic characters
Despite being a turn-based combat, it is very dynamic and refreshing.
The soundtrack is a gem


An alluring fantasy world and story that'll keep you entranced
Character bonding event writing is emotional and heartfelt
Side activities are the best implemented we've seen for the formula
Louis joins the list of best video game villains ever
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Fantastic plot and characters
Impeccable user interface design
A strong feeling of constant progression
Very choppy performance in larger city areas


Intriguing story
Beautiful styling
Maxing out and unlocking new Archetypes is addictive
Skill inheritance in a welcomed addition to this genre


Engaging and fun story, that isn?t afraid to get dark/serious
Fast paced and fun combat
Several dozen hours of great gameplay
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


The Archetypes system adds more flexibility to strategies.
Good mastery of political subjects
Many hours of content
Seriously, A LOT of hours of content


Charismatic characters, whether they are enemies or allies.
Sublime artistic direction
Experimental sound track


The system of archetypes is very cool and complete.
A lot of content, between main missions and side missions
Some dungeons offer good variations to the already known formula.
Beautiful to see and hear
Some mechanics are a little too reminiscent of Persona.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


A fantastic and bombastic score with varied arrangements.
Combat system that blends a bit of action with great turn-based gameplay.
An interesting story with a great cast that is paced well.
Quality-of-life across exploration, leveling, and combat.
Has a tendency to handhold a lot.


Advanced gameplay of Persona, with its own touch.
Exquisite artistic and sound sections.
The design of the dungeons lacks complexity.


Combat mechanics with a multitude of possibilities
Excellent character casting
Soundtrack from another planet
Magnificent construction of the world
With half the duration, it would be a smoother game.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


An impeccable and top-notch sound track.
A unique and different world, very well constructed and developed.
Impeccable casting of characters, well-constructed and developed.
Impeccable combat system, with great improvements to an already successful formula.


Not your usual JRPG trope
Incredibly deep gameplay
One of the best JRPGs in recent years
This is Atlus' at its peak
Game's plot and materials might be too heavy for some


Great characters and expansive world
A great story that mirrors the dangers of an oppressive leader we see today
[9.5/10] reviewed at 28/10/2024 - Test Metaphor: ReFantazio (PC) [read the full review on Phenixx Gaming]


Wonderful cast of likable characters
Engaging combat and great customization for the party
Smart optimization of previously implemented gameplay mechanics


A lot of customization
Exciting scenario
Excellent soundtrack
Life story that makes you think
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


System of Archetypes particularly appreciated and fun;
Unprecedented design: a truly elegant and different game than usual;
Innovative and diversified gameplay;
A unique and richly detailed world to explore.


Artistically, we reach very high levels.
Captivating story told in an exemplary manner.
The imbalance in mana recovery elements makes the game immediately challenging.
Real-time attack is not so influential in terms of gameplay.


Beautiful visuals with three animation styles.
Excellent narrative pace with coherent side missions
Huge variety of weapons, equipment and structures
Adapt the best elements of the Persona franchise.
Highly functional dungeon tracking system
Very convincing real-time action mechanics.
Excellent character development


Stunning art direction
+
Fantastic balance of exploration and social elements
+
Gripping story
Slow paced opening
-
'Safe' returning Persona and SMT features
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Repetitive dungeon layouts
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


A great story and wonderful setting
Varied dungeon design keeps things fresh
Super stylish with a brilliant soundtrack
Hitting enemies outside of battle is a little clunky


Unique atmosphere and engaging story
Enjoyable dungeons and archetype system
Lack of visual accessibility options


Incredible battle systems
Gorgeous art and sound design
A genuinely morish story that is hard to put down
A graphics and optimisation patch wouldn?t go amiss


Some of ATLUS' best characters yet
Excellent combat framework
Fantastic job system in Archetypes
More of ATLUS' top-tier presentation
Mostly forgettable side dungeons


Fantastic characters
Rich, engaging combat
Rewarding gameplay loops
Outstanding art direction
Brilliant music
Great localisation
Graphically rough
Many repeated enemy types
Some chugging frame rates


A ?Greatest Hits? of Atlus? RPG systems
Possibly the most mesmerising mishmash of interface styles in all of gaming
An endlessly creative new mediaeval high-fantasy IP that is constantly in conversation with its contemporaries and the player
An incredibly approachable RPG that doesn?t compromise on challenge
The bestiary lacks variety in the late-game
Third-act grind feels like being forced to eat your veggies
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


A beautiful story
Varied character design
Fantastic synchronization
The loading times are sometimes too long.


There are many archetype options that can fit your playstyle.
Engaging story and characters
Retrieve elements from other Atlus games to create something unique.
Improvements in quality of life are good and do not disrupt the game.
Courier missions are boring.
The difficulty is a bit irregular.
There are some sections that break the pace of the game.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Soundtrack
Consolidated gameplay
Old generation technical department
Sin of innovation
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[9/10] reviewed at 29/10/2024 - Metaphor : ReFantazio (PS5) [read the full review on GameHope]
[9/10] reviewed at 29/10/2024 - Metaphor : ReFantazio (PC) [read the full review on GameHope]


The story made politics interesting in a video game
Awesome music
On point visuals and art direction
Fishing mini game
Held back by obligations to Persona
A difficulty setting system that trivializes the experience


Captivating story
Visual flair of the game
Character and monster design
A challenging and captivating gameplay
Some moments seem a bit too much like fillers.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Features a memorable soundtrack by Shoki Meguro, enhancing immersion.
A rich world build containing deep lore, mythology, and political intrigue, making it compelling for players who enjoy intricate settings.
Visual overload, at times the screen feels too busy and the game becomes hard to enjoy.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Exceptional artistic direction
Solid and functional combat system
Not all supporting roles are properly characterized.
Technologically, he feels the weight of the very long development.


Information on the tutorial can be accessed at any time.
Many comfort features such as teleporting to NPCs whose trust can be increased.
Huge playing time...
An unconventional fantastic world...
Some creative dungeons
Flexible class change system through archetypes
Round fights usually good with new subtleties.
Action system implemented in a motivating way to open the fights in a circle.
Leisure management constantly confronts us with the dilemma of choice.
Likeable characters
Extremely elegant illustrations and animated transitions at each step.
Absurd drawings of "human" monsters, inspired by Hieronymus Bosch.
On the Xbox Series S, most of the time, stable 60 fps with only imperceptible framerate drops.
Epic orchestral soundtrack...
Great English speakers
Also available in original Japanese version
Good German localization
... but also some lengths in the staging
... but with sometimes arbitrary decorations
The dungeons are sometimes too long and monotonous.
Fighting against only a few enemy combinations in a region can become monotonous.
Loading screens when moving from one neighborhood to another and entering stores.
Weak textures and facial expressions
Unusual character designs
... who sometimes seems too excited
No lip synchronization when reading in English.
No German synchronization


A stylistically successful world with many grotesque and grandiose boss designs.
Extremely varied archetype system, offering great tactical depth.
Exciting and spectacular tower battles.
Good real-time well-integrated action, which significantly reduces shredding.
Very proficient English and Japanese speakers.
Mainly atmospheric soundtrack
Sometimes a very artificial time system
[83/100] reviewed at 10/10/2024 - Test Metaphor: ReFantazio - Test / [read the full review on Games.ch]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 08/10/2024 - News: Metaphor: ReFantazio - 94 Prozent Metascore: Das neue Rollenspiel räumt in den Tests sensationell ab [read the full review on GameStar]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Expansive environment
Strategic battles
Compelling story-driven gameplay
Detailed graphics and sound


Familiar game systems, but very effective
The complete and intelligent Archetype system
The excellent artistic direction
A very good lifespan
Some minor framerate issues on console
A little too close to a Persona
The repetitive supplementary content
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Inventive travel system
Excellent art direction
Engaging battle system
Bland dungeon design
Fleshed out Follower plots
Satisfying combat evolution
Quality of Life improvements
A colossal lifespan
A game with committed themes
An incredible music
A challenge revised upwards
A profusion of elements that sometimes creates a few small confusions.
An automatic combat system that does not offer a simple attack mode
grandiose menu designs
simply fantastic soundtrack
Many options for the composition of your archetypes
Simple and tactical combat system
The amount of text boxes sometimes becomes excessive.
Some character arcs are significantly weaker than others.
The mix of gameplay between Persona and Shin Megami Tensei makes this title a promising game.
The game contains some occasional hiccups in the Xbox Series S version that do not affect the experience.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Wide freedom in choosing character classes
Characteristic and fascinating gaming world
Optimized social mechanisms and time management
Evocative art design
Some possible pitfalls for beginners
Feeling of déjà vu on certain mechanics
I am sharing a slightly outdated graph.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Excellent Combat with a lot of strategy and depth
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