has four distinct endings, each showing a different end to the protagonist's journey. Three of these endings are considered bad because they can only be unlocked by picking choices that deviate from the true path and are generally depressing. These bad endings involve moments of doubt or acceptance of alternative realities, ultimately cutting the story short and leaving the world's true nature ambiguous. However, knowing what to do, you can avoid or go right into those bad endings.
[Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Metaphor: ReFantazio.]
The fourth ending, the "" ending, is done by following the narrative flow and making decisions that align with the protagonist's goals. has better endings than , and the true ending is generally happier but can only be achieved by avoiding the bad endings. The true ending does change depending on how close you are to your companions, but the overall theme is the same every time. While the bad endings don't offer any gameplay rewards, they're still interesting to watch and can be done on the way to the true ending.
You can experience all four endings of in the same playthrough, but only by using the save system to your advantage. The game uses branching paths, but the player can still see all the outcomes. To get them, you're going to need to follow specific dialogue choices that lead to different outcomes but eventually unlock the endings. While the first three endings, often considered "," are short and primarily text-based, they can be unlocked by those who actively make choices to reach them.
Status ailments can have debilitating effects during combat in Metaphor: ReFantazio. To cure them, you'll need items and a lifesaving Archetype.
These choices are clearly marked; thankfully, they usually happen after an autosave point. So, you can just go back and redo it after watching each ending play out. Really, all you have to do is make the "" choice to watch the alternative conclusion and then reload your save to
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