Atlus’s latest JRPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, has garnered exceptional reviews, achieving an impressive Metacritic score of 94 from 31 critic reviews. The game boasts a 94% positive feedback rate, with no mixed or negative reviews reported.
Released on October 11 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Metaphor: ReFantazio is being hailed as one of the studio’s finest creations to date. Critics have praised its combination of engaging combat and compelling character development.
VGC awarded the game a perfect score, praising it for transcending typical genre expectations. “Metaphor: ReFantazio could have so easily been Persona with the names filed off, but it’s so much more than that,” the review noted. “It matches incredibly fun, expansive combat with an excellent cast of characters that make the nearly 100-hour journey a memorable one.”
Eurogamer echoed this sentiment, also giving the game a perfect rating and highlighting Atlus’s adeptness in high fantasy settings. The review stated, “What it lacks in subtlety, it makes up for in grandeur and heart.”
GameSpot remarked that the game is “even greater than the sum of its parts,” with each component being meticulously crafted. The reviewer found the experience both novel and nostalgic, comparing it to classic fantasy RPGs.
Push Square described Metaphor: ReFantazio as “one of the most memorable RPGs we’ve played in years.” They appreciated the creative freedom in the new fantasy setting, noting the game’s rich narrative and audiovisual design. The review remarked on the game’s unique feel despite drawing from previous Atlus projects.
As it stands, no critic has expressed dissatisfaction with Metaphor: ReFantazio, but the landscape may shift as more reviews emerge. With widespread acclaim, it appears that fans of Persona, Shin Megami Tensei, and general JRPG enthusiasts will find much to enjoy in this latest title.