Metaphor: ReFantazio Director Details Archetypes, Magic, and Freedom-of-Choice in New Video
Studio Zero’s Metaphor: ReFantazio, a new fantasy RPG from director Katsura Hashino of Persona 5 fame, is releasing in Fall 2024. Following the recent “Year-End Special Main Cast Gathering SP”, a new “Creator’s Voice” video is available where Hashino talks about various aspects of the title. Check it out below.
The story is set in a world where magic exists, but people must use a “special piece of equipment” to harness it. However, the main cast, classified as Archetypes, can become weapons. Some have heroic aspects, which won’t Awaken until after interacting with others.
“For example, you might think that someone acts very much like a knight, or another person might seem like a true warrior. By making this connection, the Archetype of the warrior, which has been dormant within you since birth, is awakened. That’s how the system works,” says Hashino.
The story revolves around a kingdom where the king and his heir have been killed. The process begins to crown a new king, with the player getting involved and trying to gain the popularity of the masses. You embark on a journey across the world, and while time is limited, the order to tackle major events is up to you.
“Maybe you could travel for just a week or two weeks, or you might have only days. By framing this election as a travel experience – something we’ve experienced in modern times – those in the running are faced with the need to travel around the country within a set amount of time.
“To turn the people you meet into supporters, you must fight various battles. The idea is to follow the main storyline and enjoy how it leaves you wondering what could happen next. But in terms of the time between those major events, the strategy you make and the order to do things is
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