Metaphor: ReFantazio

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One of the best RPGs i have ever played. If you enjoy SMT mixed with Persona you will have a blast with this one. Although it is a bit easier than SMT and harder than Persona. The amount of build freedom is insane. The 100% isnt too bad similar to most atlus titles requiring a normal and ng+ playthrough but if you min max in your first run you can steam roll the ng+ run. This game truly rewards you for exploring and doing everything when it comes to ng+.

"The world is changing, and we must change with it. Yes, it will be a long struggle... Yes, we will waver, and we will suffer! But beyond that pain... beyond, we will find a better tomorrow! A future where our lives' courses are ours to decide." This story is truly something to carry with you. Absolutely stellar writing. Loved every part from beginning to end. The voice acting (special props to Zorba's VA: Adam Rhys Dee), the narrative, the character design were all treasures. As for the game's value, at 70 USD you're getting so much actual "game" to play. I would recommend to wait for a sale, even 20% off is excellent value. The gameplay is easy to learn, but to master the right mix of archetypes and synthesis skills is where the challenge is. Often I found myself at a boss fight that really pushed me, but with most JRPGs, there's usually an answer there. The story visits themes like political corruption, systematic racism, and stubborn tradition. And the way these themes get explored is so bold. Personally, I'm not too fond of ATLUS JRPGs and the whole schedule style progression, but this game really didn't make it feel like a slog. Overall; this story is one you want to play through yourself, and it's one you won't forget.

很喜欢这款游戏。剧情还行（除了后期有点赶），原声配乐很好，战斗不错。 感觉综合来看可以排在p5r smt5v 那一档，高于p3r和p4g（抱有偏见）。

Quel monstre, comme tout ce que publie cet éditeur. Parfois magnifique, parfois lourdingue, parfois (souvent) sadique comme tout ce que publie cet éditeur. Et puis c'est long nom de dieu. Quand on découvre après un énième chapitre que c'est loin d'être fini, on ne sait plus trop si on est content ou si on est juste né pour souffrir. Et c'est parfois fatiguant psychologiquement, car il faudra faire vos devoirs si vous ne voulez pas trouver les combats injustes (il y a assez peu de place pour la réussite décérébrée ou l'on progresse en cognant sans réfléchir, d'autant qu'il y aura toujours un nouvel adversaire pour rendre totalement inopérantes vos précédentes stratégies bien établies) Et puis il y a Gallica, qui sauve tout le reste.

Genuinely one of the best games I've ever touched. This is my second game I've finished made by Atlus, the first being Persona 5 Royal. Metaphor: ReFantazio is truly something special. I initially dropped this game because of the admittedly slow start. But I had to remember that Atlus is famous for their dialogue-heavy openings and handholding expositions. I am so thankful that I came back to this game. From the story, the characters, and the world-building, to the art design, and even the voice actors—this game has it all. I spent about a week and a half playing it nonstop. After full workdays, I would come home and still play this the rest of my day. I just finished it and all I can say is this game is one of a kind. I would 100% recommend this masterpiece.

音乐是这世界上最初的魔法