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.
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
While talking about Persona, and the inspiration behind making those games' casts have realistic and relatable thoughts, feelings, and fears, Hashino says that Metaphor's characters are much the same: "They’re facing anxiety and all these other big things that affect everybody, no matter who they are, where they are, or how old they are."
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
How Metaphor: ReFantazio Incorporates Themes of Anxiety Into Its Gameplay
ReFantazio's overarching themes is anxiety, and the game incorporates that theme into its gameplay through a variety of features.
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 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 - 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.
Persona series director says Atlus's flashy menus are 'actually really annoying' to design
Where other games might be content to rely on the proven, dependable rectangle, Atlus's interfaces are as much modern art as ...
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.
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 ...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Is the Future of RPGs
Atlus’ new game from Persona designer Katsura Hashino is about to transform fantasy games—with anxiety.
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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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, ...