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There was no doubt I was going to be drawn in from day one.

It features some welcome improvements that make it more difficult to return to older Atlus titles.

A Metaphor: ReFantazio screenshot showing the blue-haired protagonist against ablue-sky background

Blade-riding is theonlyway I want to travel from here on out.

(For the record, I’mnotmeasuring it againstPersona 3: Reloadsince I’ve yet to play it).

A competition where our protagonist (and their allies) must play their part.

This efficiency also applies to the game’s story.

Metaphor: ReFantazio: $69 @ Amazon

Blade-riding is theonlyway I want to travel from here on out.

But Studio Zero went above and beyond to craft a unique and beautiful world that completely enthralled me.

Where Persona titles sometimes begin with smaller-scale stories, Metaphor sets up someseriousstakes right from the jump.

I’ve learned tragic backstories, had heart-to-hearts, and laughed along with the group already.

A screenshot from Metaphor: ReFantazio showing the protagonist Blade-riding through town

Blade-riding is theonlyway I want to travel from here on out.

Should you play Metaphor: ReFantazio?

Overall, I can’t recommend Metaphor: ReFantazio enough.

It’s an early recommendationwith at least 60+ hours of playtime (according tohowlongtobeat.com).

A Metaphor: ReFantazio screenshot showing the user interface for turn-based combat.

But the fact I’m yearning to play it even as I write this says a lot.

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