After 117 hours of effort, I finally achieved 100% completion and decided to share my thoughts on the game.

First, I’d like to recommend the detailed full-achievement guide that I relied on throughout my playthrough. It was incredibly helpful to me.
https://www.powerpyx.com/metaphor-refantazio-100-walkthrough/

Story: 10/10
The story is a major highlight of the game. I’m not sure if some players will approach it with a strong sense of metaphor or allegory, but for me, it was simply a legendary adventure set in a fantastical world. I don’t think it’s necessary to assign overly heavy real-world meanings to it. What’s important is letting this little fantasy tale serve as a beacon of light in our lives, right?

Gameplay System: 10/10
The game system adheres to the classic formula of Atlus games. While it’s not particularly innovative, the effort and budget poured into the UI, animations, and special effects are evident. The production quality is top-notch, so I’m giving it full marks.

Music: 10/10
The music is another standout feature, especially the multi-layered BGM featuring chanting monks. It gives off a wonderfully unique vibe. From what I’ve read, they even brought in a real Japanese temple priest to perform it, which adds an extra layer of authenticity and charm.
The rest of the BGM tracks are equally fantastic.

Characters:10/10
The intricate character artwork perfectly complements the story. While the 3D models might feel a bit lacking, I was already prepared for that. Just focus on the beautifully crafted illustrations, and you’ll be fine.
So, who’s your favorite character?
For me, it’s Eupha! Gallica is great too, but the thought of her enduring a thousand years of loneliness without me is just too heartbreaking. Eupha’s adorableness wins me over every time.

Closing Thoughts:
NieR’s creative director Yoko Taro once jokingly said, “It doesn’t matter what happens to companies like Atlus, but Vanillaware is Japan’s national treasure. Everyone should buy Vanillaware games and make sure the company never goes bankrupt.”

Though it was said as a joke, after playing Metaphor: ReFantazio, I feel like saying the same thing:
Everyone, come play Metaphor: ReFantazio. Don’t let Atlus go under!

Looking forward to their next game.

I've just unlocked all the achievements and felt the need to leave a review.
Let's start with the negatives.
No.1: EAC
This is the worst part. I couldn't play the game starting from the very first cutscene. 90% of my gameplay is offline, indicating that I am strictly a PvE player.
No.2: Gameplay duration
A full NG++ gameplay takes about 30h-35h. NG alone is perhaps only 20h. It's just not enough.
I can't think of any other negative aspects. The rest of the game is perfect in my eyes.

now the good side.
The storyline is captivating and the character development is distinct.
I am a guy, but in the worm hunting mission, when I heard my Rusty saying "I Won"t Miss", I think I CorUM,.
The music complements the battles and the story very well. The variety in weapon and parts assembly adds depth, and the gameplay experience is smooth and exhilarating.

To be honest, my initial pre-order of Armored Core 6 was largely driven by FROMSOFTWARE's reputation and the Hidetaka Miyazaki. I wasn't very familiar with the mecha genre or the 'Armored Core' series.

However, to my delight, the outcome was extremely satisfying and a pleasant surprise.