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Recommended
9.6 hrs last two weeks / 195.9 hrs on record (131.5 hrs at review time)
Posted: 2 Nov, 2024 @ 6:15am
Updated: 19 Dec, 2024 @ 5:09pm

Metaphor Re:Fantazio. What can I say.. Certainly my new favourite RPG of ALL time.

Music : 10/10, Need I say more.?
Gameplay : 10/10,
Graphics : 10/10, The graphics and setting for this game is something else. And the cutscenes heavily support this claim along with the absolutely mind blowing voice acting

Overall review :
This game has been a really great experience for me. I've been waiting for a fantasy setting and Metaphor: ReFantazio satisfies that longing. It does have a lot of similarities to the Persona series, but I personally enjoy this game more than the Persona games.

The writing in this game is done so well. There is something about it that is very captivating and I am really glad for that because it is what keeps me going through the grind. Be prepared for some difficult fights... the JRPG grind is the one thing I dislike about the genre, but the archetype system at least makes it a bit more fun because you can switch it up and there's a lot of fun classes to play. One thing in particular that I really like about this game is the bond levels with characters will rank up no matter what dialogue options you choose. It definitely makes it a lot easier to max out all bond levels in a single play-through.
It's really fun to travel and explore in this game, even though some places taking multiple days to get to, which means you really need to manage your time well between doing side quests and main story quests. Each area is so different from each other and this game really touches on cultural differences and displays many occasions of prejudice, which I can appreciate since it adds a bit of realism to the game.
Most of the characters have phenomenal backstories and they felt like real people. I was really surprised by a couple of them because of the emotional impact.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is gorgeous. I am so in love with the art style. There are not enough words to describe how much I love it. I could praise this game forever. It has become one of my favourites. I knew within the first five minutes of the game that it would be one I would really love. It is pricey, but I think it is worth the full price. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a long JRPG to play.

Overall : My first 10/10 Game. In my personal opinion, Game of the year 2024, Certainly deserving of all the awards it has won.
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