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The Summer Game Fest has something to offer for every kind of gamer, as the event showcases video games from various genres all at one place, and the 2024 edition was no different. A game that has been under development since the year the studio was founded nearly eight years ago, things are finally shaping up forMetaphor: ReFantazio, as thePersonaseries creators presented a new deep dive into some of the features the upcoming title will be accompanied with.
And although the similarities to the franchise that birthed it are clearly visible in the latest trailer, it still seems like a strong contender in the JRPG genre.
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Although developer Studio Zero, a subsidiary ofPersona’sAtlus, has been quite vocal by sharing constant updates about its new JRPG with the community, getting a deep dive into what players can expect from the title was becoming necessary since the game is only a few months away now.
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Personaenthusiasts will likely be glad to know that plenty of elements from the series are making a comeback in the upcomingMetaphor, as it also includes light social simulation elements while allowing gamers to form strong bonds with other characters.
By not forgetting what made it successful in the first place and the trailer showcasing the features in action, the game has the potential to be a spiritual success toPersona 5until a sixth mainlinetitle sees the light of day.
Move Aside, Personas; the Archetypes Are Coming, and They Seem to Have More Depth
ThePersonasimilarities continue with the power system in the upcoming JRPG, but unlike the Atlus series, the characters inMetaphorwill have the ability to transform their jobs into powerful Archetypes, according to director Katsura Hashino and lead artist Shigenori Soejima.
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These Archetypes, which will prove to be the root of the players’ ultimate attacks, get created when a character relies on their inner will and overcomes any sort of fear that they might have.
None of the Archetypes will be the same as one another when it comes to their strengths, weaknesses, and unique powers, which should make gamers want to experiment with different characters to see what fits them the best.
While theMetaphortrailer that wasrevealed at The Game Awards 2023was much more of an introduction to the game, the new footage provides a bit more information about it, including a look at the various designs that will follow the Archetypes.
It was also mentioned that the game is going to feature over 40 different Archetypes, so there is no shortage of otherworldly beings forPersonafans in the creators’ upcoming effort. The Studio Zero game is scheduled to launch on July 18, 2025.
Are you looking forward to playingMetaphor, or do you think it feels a bit too much likePersona? Let us know in the comments!
Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
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Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
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