This new over-the-top Xbox / PC JRPG from the creators of the ‘Persona’ series is now open to wishlist
Atlus' crazy and extravagant upcoming original JRPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available to wishlist on Steam and Xbox
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Atlus, the developer of acclaimed JRPGs such asShin Megami TenseiandPersona, has recently opened up wishlists for its biggestupcoming Xbox JRPG,Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Thisupcoming Xbox titleandupcoming PC title, will be Atlus' first-ever foray into the fantasy genre, as its aforementioned flagship JRPG franchises primarily take place either in modern-day Earth or a post-apocalyptic Earth.
The game takes place in the fantasy world of Euchronia, which is currently engulfed in chaos as its king has recently been assassinated. To decide the next ruler, a Royal Tournament has been announced where the victor will claim the throne as their prize.
You play as the bodyguard of Euchronia’s lost prince, who is suffering from an unknown curse and is presumed dead by the general public. As the prince’s bodyguard and closest friend, your goal is to travel the land to find a cure for the curse, gather allies and party members to aid your quest, and win the Royal Tournament so you can restore the Prince to his rightful place on the throne.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is one of my most anticipated games of 2024
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2024 is looking to be one of the busiest years yet for Atlus. We’ve just had excellentPersona 3: Reloadat the beginning of February, then we’ll receive the long-awaitedXbox and PC port of Shin Megami Tensei Von June 21, 2024, and finally, we’ll have Metaphor: ReFantazio launch sometime during the Fall season of 2024.
Out of all theseupcoming Xbox JRPGsand as a fan Atlus' work, Metaphor: ReFantazio is the one I’m looking forward to the most. It has the highest production values of any Atlus game to date, the fantasy art style looks gorgeously insane, and the gameplay is shaping up to be an evolution of thePersona 5 Royal’s combat system and dungeon-crawling.
Will Atlus' first purely fantasy JRPG be able to take the crown as one of thebest Xbox JRPGsor even one of thebest Xbox gamesof 2024? Join the Royal Tournament to find out when Metaphor: ReFantazio releases in Fall 2024 forXbox Series X,Xbox Series S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio
Conquer your fears, awaken the power of the Archetype, and defeat all challengers in a Royal Tournament to restore a lost prince to his throne in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
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Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander’s expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry’s most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!
