Games that 'look like they were designed by a bunch of people in a CEO boardroom' aren't exciting or interesting to Metaphor: ReFantazio's director
Metaphor: ReFantazio's done rather well for itself, hasn't it? It's one of the fastest-selling games in Atlus' (who also made the vaunted Persona games) history. I'm about 37 hours in myself at the moment,
Metaphor: ReFantazio's original fantasy world gave the Persona 3, 4, and 5 director "freedom" to work on ideas "that we couldn't put into other games"
Long-time Persona director Katsura Hashino reckons working on the demon-hunting, high-schooling series is a little "easier" than creating a whole new world in Metaphor: ReFantazio, but the latter allowed the developers to work on ideas that they just couldn't have before.
Metaphor: ReFantazio's Lord of the Rings influence thrown out as originality "defines" Atlus, says director
Atlus' Metaphor: ReFantazio was initially inspired by classic fantasy like Lords of the Rings, but the developer "threw out" this research to focus on a more original world.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is doing things Persona never dreamt of
When you think of the Persona series you think of Persona 3, 4 and 5, and that’s because these are the games directed by Katsura Hashino. While there were three
Metaphor: ReFantazio Blends Refined Persona Gameplay With Lackluster World
Metaphor: ReFantazio is the first original game from Atlus' new Studio Zero, but it fails to bring much that sets it apart from the Persona franchise.
Metaphor: ReFantazio - Best Archetypes For Early Game, Ranked
Atlus, brings the successful formula of the Persona series to a medieval fantasy world. The game introduces archetypes, which function as classes, allowing players to equip them on different characters.
Metaphor: ReFantazio proves Persona 6 should embrace real-time combat
Turn-based combat has remained a video game staple for good reason. In its various forms, the ‘you go, I go’ battle format offers tactical satisfaction that real-time action can’t quite replicate, and drives both experimentation and experience.
Metaphor: ReFantazio’s music is canonically all in the hero’s head — and now I’m in my head about it
And so now, every single time the song changes in Metaphor: ReFantazio, I don’t think about composer Shoji Meguro. I think ...
Katsura Hashino Picks Favourite Moments From His Most Iconic Games
We asked Katsura Hashino, the director behind many great Atlus games to share his favorite moments and places from his most ...
Why Persona’s longtime director made an epic fantasy RPG
ReFantazio, an epic RPG that launches on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on October 11th. In a lot of ways, it’s reminiscent of ...
Can Metaphor: ReFantazio change the world, just a little bit? Its creator hopes so
ReFantazio is a fantasy story with real-world inspiration, game director Katsura Hashino says in a new interview.
Persona Director Reveals the Secret to Atlus' Beloved Games
Katsura Hashino, director of games like Persona 5 and Metaphor: ReFantazio, reveals his philosophy for what makes a great Atlus RPG.
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Persona Director Katsura Hashino Reveals Creating The Series’ Stunning Menus Is ‘Actually Really Annoying’
The Persona series is known for its striking menu systems, but director Katsura Hashino reveals that making them is 'actually really annoying.' ...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Is the Future of RPGs
Atlus’ new game from Persona designer Katsura Hashino is about to transform fantasy games—with anxiety.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio combines real-time and turn-based battles because its director wanted to integrate "the idea of manga and movie-style combat"
Metaphor: ReFantazio has a mix of real-time and turn-based combat because director Katsura Hashino wanted it to have ...
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Metaphor: ReFantazio sells one million copies in one day
Metaphor: ReFantazio, the latest game from Persona 5 director Katsura Hashino at Atlus, launches today, October 11, on PS5, ...