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.
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 Persona, with slick menus, turn-based combat, and gameplay systems forged through making meaningful connections with characters.
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
ReFantazio Blends Refined Persona Gameplay With Lackluster World
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 Review: Gameplay Impressions, Videos and Top Features
Metaphor: ReFantazio from developer Studio Zero aims to take tried-and-true bits of powerhouse series like Persona and implement them into
Metaphor: ReFantazio review: refined RPG gives Persona fans something new
Metaphor: ReFantazio doesn't escape Persona's shadow, but its charming cast of characters and fun turn-based combat make it a worthwhile RPG on its own.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Metaphor: ReFantazio's ReViews are in, and the Persona follow-up looks like 2024's unanimous RPG hit
ReFantazio, and contributor Lewis Parker had nothing but praise for the game in his 95% review. But this is also shaping up to be one of those special moments when everybody reviewing a game shows their cards and realizes they all reached the same conclusion.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Persona Without All The Ugly Baggage
ReFantazio follow. The Persona series has a history of carving out time to belittle queer people and women, even when it spends large swaths of its runtime advocating against the systems that keep those people down.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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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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.' ...
Hungry for Metaphor: ReFantazio, I spent 97 minutes fighting a single godforsaken boss that the JRPG's director made 21 years ago
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Metaphor: ReFantazio may be one of the most stylish-looking games ever made, even more so than Persona 5, the incredibly ...
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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, ...