Metaphor: ReFantazio Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-07-06
Review summary
  • Excellent characters and development
  • Brilliant and strategic combat
  • Amazing soundtrack by Meguro
  • Story is unmemorable
  • Pales next to Persona
  • Dated graphics and low-quality assets
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Categories

JRPGTurn-based RPGPress Turn CombatArchetype SystemCalendar and Time ManagementDungeon CrawlerCharacter Relationships & Romance

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAMpositiveWindows 12-15GB VRAMnegative

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
1,345
82%
18%
454
61%
39%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
91%
Unhelpful reviews
8%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
1185
Negative points
1033
Gameplay points
585
Perf. points
38
Rec. points
292
Misc points
0
Point
Excellent characters and development
Description
Reviewers consistently praise the characters for being well-written, complex, endearing, and memorable, with deep exploration of individuality and believable motivations and growth.
Importance
36%
Brilliant and strategic combat
Description
Combat is lauded as brilliant, challenging, rewarding, and visually spectacular, with the turn-based system being quick, strategic, and improved over previous Atlus games like Persona 5.
Importance
35%
Amazing soundtrack by Meguro
Description
The soundtrack, especially by Shoji Meguro, is highly praised as amazing, a masterpiece, and excellent, with specific mentions of tracks like 'Ode of Heroes' and 'Fantasy lives on'.
Importance
29%
Flexible Archetype job system
Description
The Archetype job system is highly appreciated for its flexibility, freedom, and creativity, described as addictive, well-designed, and a cool take on the classic RPG job system.
Importance
27%
Refined Atlus formula
Description
The game feels familiar and improved for Persona and Atlus fans, with subtle tweaks and technical improvements that make it a stunning evolution of the Atlus formula.
Importance
24%
Stunning art and cutscenes
Description
The art direction, visuals, and animated cutscenes are stunning and beautiful, with reviewers highlighting the gorgeous animation and visual style.
Importance
24%
Best JRPG from Atlus
Description
The game is hailed as one of the best JRPGs ever made, a culmination of Atlus' strengths, and the best Atlus game in terms of story, characters, and messaging.
Importance
23%
Exceptional and fun gameplay
Description
The gameplay is described as exceptional, a masterpiece, and brilliant, with players thoroughly enjoying the game and finding it fun overall.
Importance
22%
Clean and stylish UI
Description
The UI is clean, stylish, beautiful, and satisfying to use, contributing to a positive user experience.
Importance
11%
Great antagonist Louis
Description
Main villain Louis is highlighted as an iconic, well-written, and complex character, making him an incredible antagonist.
Importance
9%
Refreshing fantasy setting
Description
The fantasy setting is appreciated for working well with the formula, providing a refreshing and proper RPG experience.
Importance
9%