Metaphor: Refantazio is the next game from the Persona leads at Atlus, and while it has some similarities to the franchise (it’s a turn-based, social sim-driven RPG), it’s adapting a lot of those concepts into a medieval fantasy setting rather than a modern-day high school. On April 22, Atlus held a 25-minute presentation hosted by director Katsura Hashino showcasing the upcoming RPG, and we learned a lot more about the game, including its release date. If you want to watch the full presentation, you can check it out below. If you just want the highlights, read on.
11 Things We Learned From The Metaphor: Refantazio Showcase
The next game from Atlus' Persona team is out later this year
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Kenneth Shepard
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