It's no secret that everyone's been extremely excited for Metaphor: ReFantazio . The new fantasy RPG from the team that brought us Persona 3, Persona 4 and Persona 5 has been the talk of the gaming scene for months now. Starting today, it's available to play... and it's already sold more than one million copies. This count includes both shipped copies and downloads worldwide—and in some parts of the world, the day is still just beginning. Atlus celebrated with this cheerful art of Gallica, the protagonist's fairy companion: Related: Exclusive: Metaphor: ReFantazio Director Katsura Hashino Talks Creating a Fantasy RPG for a Modern World The game has already garnered a massively positive reception, with its various platform versions receiving between a 91-93 score on Metacritic. It has also won the Japan Game Award's "Future Division" award for two years running: both in 2023 and 2024. Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available for Xbox Series X|S,...
- 10/11/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Just a few days away from the official launch of Studio Zero’s first game, formed by one of the directors of Atlus’ Persona series, Katsura Hashino returns to direct, but this time in a completely new franchise.
This project is called Metaphor: ReFantazio. Despite some similar combat mechanics and other features, this new title is entirely original and distinct, moving away from everything Persona has presented so far.
Even so, this legendary director created some of the most successful JRPGs in video game history. Before trying Metaphor: ReFantazio, here are the essential Persona games to play.
Revelations: Persona Revelations: Persona the first step into the Jrpg supremacy. Image via Atlus
Initially conceived as a spin-off from the Shin Megami Tensei series, this Jrpg initiated its ascent into the genre’s Hall of Fame by defying all previous conventions.
Shin Megami Tensei was a huge success in Japan, and that...
This project is called Metaphor: ReFantazio. Despite some similar combat mechanics and other features, this new title is entirely original and distinct, moving away from everything Persona has presented so far.
Even so, this legendary director created some of the most successful JRPGs in video game history. Before trying Metaphor: ReFantazio, here are the essential Persona games to play.
Revelations: Persona Revelations: Persona the first step into the Jrpg supremacy. Image via Atlus
Initially conceived as a spin-off from the Shin Megami Tensei series, this Jrpg initiated its ascent into the genre’s Hall of Fame by defying all previous conventions.
Shin Megami Tensei was a huge success in Japan, and that...
- 10/4/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
If you’re a fan of RPGs, 2024 and beyond is shaping up to be an exciting time period. With a mix of highly anticipated sequels and brand-new titles and IPs, there’s a lot to look forward to.
Whether you’re a fan of deep, narrative-driven experiences like that of Obsidian’s, or prefer fast-paced action and level design similar to FromSoftware’s, or just want something to fill the void left behind by Persona, there’s something for everyone to look forward to.
5. Avowed Avowed suffered a delay and will now release on February 18, 2025. Image via Obsidian
Avowed is another highly anticipated RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. This game is set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity and is set to deliver the same rich, immersive experience. Players can look forward to a deep, narrative-driven story with complex characters and a detailed world, just like the two Pillars games.
Whether you’re a fan of deep, narrative-driven experiences like that of Obsidian’s, or prefer fast-paced action and level design similar to FromSoftware’s, or just want something to fill the void left behind by Persona, there’s something for everyone to look forward to.
5. Avowed Avowed suffered a delay and will now release on February 18, 2025. Image via Obsidian
Avowed is another highly anticipated RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. This game is set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity and is set to deliver the same rich, immersive experience. Players can look forward to a deep, narrative-driven story with complex characters and a detailed world, just like the two Pillars games.
- 8/26/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
One of the most important parts of any game is its protagonist, and the creator of Dragon Quest understands this, as he has recently made a comment regarding the current state of the game’s protagonists and how they will soon need to change or disappear forever.
His main thought on this topic is that silent game protagonists are a dying breed due to video game graphics improving constantly throughout the years to the point they are too realistic for a silent protagonist to fit in, and sadly, he may be onto something.
Protagonists That Don’t Talk Seem to Be a Thing of the Past, According to Dragon Quest’s Creator Do silent protagonists belong in modern gaming? Image Credit: Square Enix
In the past, developers have decided to use silent protagonists in their games so that players can place themselves in the role of the hero and insert...
His main thought on this topic is that silent game protagonists are a dying breed due to video game graphics improving constantly throughout the years to the point they are too realistic for a silent protagonist to fit in, and sadly, he may be onto something.
Protagonists That Don’t Talk Seem to Be a Thing of the Past, According to Dragon Quest’s Creator Do silent protagonists belong in modern gaming? Image Credit: Square Enix
In the past, developers have decided to use silent protagonists in their games so that players can place themselves in the role of the hero and insert...
- 7/25/2024
- by Liam Magee
- FandomWire
Atlus continues to bet on the popular Jrpg genre, and now the creator of the popular Shin Megami Tensei spin-off series will launch a new title. Katsura Hashino, director of Persona, presents Metaphor: ReFantazio, a title that will have similar mechanics to the previously mentioned series but with several differences and a completely different narrative.
According to newly confirmed details about the title, some fans are not happy with a mechanic that will be present. According to reports, players will not be able to explore all of the dungeons because the title will constantly change locations.
Metaphor: ReFantazio and Something Completely Different from the Persona Series Metaphor: ReFantazio confirms a feature that makes some fans angry.
Just a few months away from its release, Atlus is revealing more and more details about Metaphor: ReFantazio. Katsura Hashino, the director of the entire Persona series, has a lot of fans excited about this game.
According to newly confirmed details about the title, some fans are not happy with a mechanic that will be present. According to reports, players will not be able to explore all of the dungeons because the title will constantly change locations.
Metaphor: ReFantazio and Something Completely Different from the Persona Series Metaphor: ReFantazio confirms a feature that makes some fans angry.
Just a few months away from its release, Atlus is revealing more and more details about Metaphor: ReFantazio. Katsura Hashino, the director of the entire Persona series, has a lot of fans excited about this game.
- 6/27/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
With the imminent release of Metaphor: ReFantazio, many fans are still unclear about the differences between this saga and the previous one conceived by the same director. The creator of Persona and this new franchise, set to launch in the coming months, is Katsura Hashino.
In a recent interview, this director explained why this new saga is entirely different and highlighted the main differences from the other popular Atlus franchise. He mentioned how the relationships between characters will aim in another direction.
Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona Are Very Different, Clarifies Its Director Metaphor: ReFantazio director talks about the differences with Persona.
Having originated as a spin-off of the Megami Tensei saga, the Persona games became so successful that they even surpassed the numbers and quality of the original titles that inspired this franchise.
Persona 5 was considered by many to be one of the best games of recent years. Atlus has...
In a recent interview, this director explained why this new saga is entirely different and highlighted the main differences from the other popular Atlus franchise. He mentioned how the relationships between characters will aim in another direction.
Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona Are Very Different, Clarifies Its Director Metaphor: ReFantazio director talks about the differences with Persona.
Having originated as a spin-off of the Megami Tensei saga, the Persona games became so successful that they even surpassed the numbers and quality of the original titles that inspired this franchise.
Persona 5 was considered by many to be one of the best games of recent years. Atlus has...
- 6/23/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
The Summer Game Fest has something to offer for every kind of gamer, as the event showcases video games from various genres all at one place, and the 2024 edition was no different. A game that has been under development since the year the studio was founded nearly eight years ago, things are finally shaping up for Metaphor: ReFantazio, as the Persona series creators presented a new deep dive into some of the features the upcoming title will be accompanied with.
And although the similarities to the franchise that birthed it are clearly visible in the latest trailer, it still seems like a strong contender in the Jrpg genre.
Summer Game Fest Brings the Persona Creators Back for Their Next Title
From social simulation elements to inner powers, the Persona creators showcase their next title at the Summer Game Fest.
Although developer Studio Zero, a subsidiary of Persona’s Atlus, has...
And although the similarities to the franchise that birthed it are clearly visible in the latest trailer, it still seems like a strong contender in the Jrpg genre.
Summer Game Fest Brings the Persona Creators Back for Their Next Title
From social simulation elements to inner powers, the Persona creators showcase their next title at the Summer Game Fest.
Although developer Studio Zero, a subsidiary of Persona’s Atlus, has...
- 6/7/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
More details emerged for Metaphor: ReFantazio —the new RPG from Studio Zero, director Katsura Hashino and other Persona team members—during a special developer livestream today. In addition to showing off the first hands-on gameplay, a new trailer debuted along with a release date and the start of physical pre-orders. Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows and Steam on October 11, 2024. Check out the trailer that highlights the story and more below. Metaphor: ReFantazio - The King's Trial Trailer Related: Persona Dev’s Metaphor: ReFantazio Game Reveals Fall 2024 Debut With Fantasy-Filled Trailer Here's the full showcase: Atlus also revealed pre-order incentives—including a bunch of in-game items—as well as the contents of the Collector's Edition version. Pre-orders are live for that and the standard physical release, and here's an rundown of what comes in the special set: Metaphor: ReFantazio Collector’s Edition Contents: Base Game...
- 4/23/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
At The Game Awards 2023, we were shown a new trailer of Metaphor: ReFantazio by Atlus. This game is highly sought after as the persona team works on a new fantasy video game. We got some specifics as to who is working on this game and from where they come into play: Director – Katsura Hashino Character Designer – Shigenori Soejima Composer […]
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- 12/8/2023
- by Scott Adams
- The Outerhaven
As promised, Atlus has announced plans to launch long-awaited Jrpg sequel Persona 5 in Japan on September 15 – and there’s a new trailer to boot.
Once the countdown clock came to an end earlier today – 5/5, incidentally – the developer hosted a livestream revealing those Japanese release plans. Although at the time of writing, there’s no mention of when Persona 5 will make its way west. One consolation for fans though is that the sequel will feature at E3.
Slated to arrive across both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, an “Anniversary Edition” of P5 will hit Japan to commemorate 20 years since the first game launched. Now, two decades since the Shin Megami Tensei series made its bow, Atlus has all hands at the pump in anticipation of Persona 5.
Revolving around a group of teens claiming to be the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, Game Director Katsura Hashino revealed that the studio is “going with a challenge...
Once the countdown clock came to an end earlier today – 5/5, incidentally – the developer hosted a livestream revealing those Japanese release plans. Although at the time of writing, there’s no mention of when Persona 5 will make its way west. One consolation for fans though is that the sequel will feature at E3.
Slated to arrive across both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, an “Anniversary Edition” of P5 will hit Japan to commemorate 20 years since the first game launched. Now, two decades since the Shin Megami Tensei series made its bow, Atlus has all hands at the pump in anticipation of Persona 5.
Revolving around a group of teens claiming to be the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, Game Director Katsura Hashino revealed that the studio is “going with a challenge...
- 5/5/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Mark those calendars, folks; developer Atlus has posted a Persona 5 countdown website in anticipation of a major reveal.
Scheduled to expire on Thursday, May 5, all signs point to the announcement of an official international release date for the hotly-anticipated Jrpg. Once pegged for a late 2015 launch, Atlus pushed Persona 5 back into 2016 and currently, the title is on course to debut across PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 at some point during the summer.
In keeping with series tradition, Persona 5 follows a ragtag group of high school students who stumble upon the Isekai-Navi, a mystical item that allows the main players to infiltrate the hearts of other citizens and seize any hidden malicious intent, going on to become the self-proclaimed Phantom Thieves of Hearts.
Game Director Katsura Hashino revealed the creative team are “going with a challenge that fuses together a juvenile school setting that is as large as life, together with a picaresque romance.
Scheduled to expire on Thursday, May 5, all signs point to the announcement of an official international release date for the hotly-anticipated Jrpg. Once pegged for a late 2015 launch, Atlus pushed Persona 5 back into 2016 and currently, the title is on course to debut across PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 at some point during the summer.
In keeping with series tradition, Persona 5 follows a ragtag group of high school students who stumble upon the Isekai-Navi, a mystical item that allows the main players to infiltrate the hearts of other citizens and seize any hidden malicious intent, going on to become the self-proclaimed Phantom Thieves of Hearts.
Game Director Katsura Hashino revealed the creative team are “going with a challenge that fuses together a juvenile school setting that is as large as life, together with a picaresque romance.
- 4/22/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
by Joseph Leray
Index Corporation, the Japanese parent company that owns Atlus, registered a domain name for "persona5.jp," which may indicate (be still my heart!) an impending announcement for the next game in the "Persona" series.
Now, before we all get twitterpated over thoughts of next-gen demon fusing and social linking, domain registries don't generally mean much. As Joystiq points out, Index doesn't own "persona3.jp" or "persona4.jp," so they may just be squatting on the domain to protect their intellectual property. And even if "Persona 5" does exist, games get cancelled all the time without so much as an official press release. To life a line from Jules Winnifred, be cool.
"Persona 5" rumors have been making their way through the collective grapevine since, gosh, 2009: Atlus' internal "Persona 4" team reportedly reunited for a new game years ago, and "Persona" director Katsura Hashino has gone on record a few...
Index Corporation, the Japanese parent company that owns Atlus, registered a domain name for "persona5.jp," which may indicate (be still my heart!) an impending announcement for the next game in the "Persona" series.
Now, before we all get twitterpated over thoughts of next-gen demon fusing and social linking, domain registries don't generally mean much. As Joystiq points out, Index doesn't own "persona3.jp" or "persona4.jp," so they may just be squatting on the domain to protect their intellectual property. And even if "Persona 5" does exist, games get cancelled all the time without so much as an official press release. To life a line from Jules Winnifred, be cool.
"Persona 5" rumors have been making their way through the collective grapevine since, gosh, 2009: Atlus' internal "Persona 4" team reportedly reunited for a new game years ago, and "Persona" director Katsura Hashino has gone on record a few...
- 7/8/2013
- by MTV Video Games
- MTV Multiplayer
Developer: Atlus Persona Team Publisher: Atlus Platforms: XBox360 & PS3
Vincent likes his girlfriend. Katherine’s pretty, smart, and successful. Trouble is, she’s starting to talk about long-term commitment, something Vincent’s spent his entire life avoiding. Since romantic complications are the last thing he wants to deal with, Vincent meets his friends for their regular night of drinks. Little does he know that he’s about to be blindsided by a beautiful, seductive, irresistible freight train named Catherine. Suddenly, he’s hung over in bed next to the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen, unsure about the previous night’s events. Was it just making out, he wonders, or did something more serious happen between them? Should he tell Katherine? Will he ever see Catherine again? Vincent’s about to find that a stumble on the staircase of love can turn into a horrific, fatal plummet…
You can...
Vincent likes his girlfriend. Katherine’s pretty, smart, and successful. Trouble is, she’s starting to talk about long-term commitment, something Vincent’s spent his entire life avoiding. Since romantic complications are the last thing he wants to deal with, Vincent meets his friends for their regular night of drinks. Little does he know that he’s about to be blindsided by a beautiful, seductive, irresistible freight train named Catherine. Suddenly, he’s hung over in bed next to the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen, unsure about the previous night’s events. Was it just making out, he wonders, or did something more serious happen between them? Should he tell Katherine? Will he ever see Catherine again? Vincent’s about to find that a stumble on the staircase of love can turn into a horrific, fatal plummet…
You can...
- 2/6/2012
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Deep Silver is dishing up some treats for Valentine's Day by offering an exclusive artbook and soundtrack CD with pre-orders of Catherine. This adult-oriented horror adventure is definitely one way to spend that special day!
Game Synopsis
Vincent likes his girlfriend. Katherine's pretty, smart, and successful. Trouble is, she's starting to talk about long-term commitment, something Vincent's spent his entire life avoiding. Since romantic complications are the last thing he wants to deal with, Vincent meets his friends for their regular night of drinks. Little does he know that he's about to be blindsided by a beautiful, seductive, irresistible freight train named Catherine. Suddenly, he's hung over in bed next to the most beautiful woman he's ever seen, unsure about the previous night's events. Was it just making out, he wonders, or did something more serious happen between them? Should he tell Katherine? Will he ever see Catherine again? Vincent's...
Game Synopsis
Vincent likes his girlfriend. Katherine's pretty, smart, and successful. Trouble is, she's starting to talk about long-term commitment, something Vincent's spent his entire life avoiding. Since romantic complications are the last thing he wants to deal with, Vincent meets his friends for their regular night of drinks. Little does he know that he's about to be blindsided by a beautiful, seductive, irresistible freight train named Catherine. Suddenly, he's hung over in bed next to the most beautiful woman he's ever seen, unsure about the previous night's events. Was it just making out, he wonders, or did something more serious happen between them? Should he tell Katherine? Will he ever see Catherine again? Vincent's...
- 2/3/2012
- by Amanda Dyar
- DreadCentral.com
After Catherine was released a few months ago to big success, attention turned to what developer Atlus was working on next. Turns out Atlas is working on multiple titles, however most important for fans is that Persona 5 is in development. There were very little details released about the game except that many of the same people who worked on previous Persona titles will be returning.
“with the usual staff members in place. That includes Katsura Hashino as director, Shigenori Soejima as character designer, and Shouji Meguro as main composer.”
In addition, Atlas is teaming up with the creators of BlazBlue, Arc System to work on a 2D Persona fighting game called; Persona 4 The Ultimate In Mayonaka Arena which will have characters from both Persona 3 and 4. Finally, Atlus also announced they will be porting over Persona 4 to the Ps Vita in Spring 2012 under the title of Persona 4 The Golden with these...
“with the usual staff members in place. That includes Katsura Hashino as director, Shigenori Soejima as character designer, and Shouji Meguro as main composer.”
In addition, Atlas is teaming up with the creators of BlazBlue, Arc System to work on a 2D Persona fighting game called; Persona 4 The Ultimate In Mayonaka Arena which will have characters from both Persona 3 and 4. Finally, Atlus also announced they will be porting over Persona 4 to the Ps Vita in Spring 2012 under the title of Persona 4 The Golden with these...
- 8/31/2011
- by Matt Mann
- Obsessed with Film
"Persona 5" became a speculation target last year when producer Katsura Hashino blogged that a "Persona 4" team reunion was in the works. Well, it's 2010 now, and Hasino has confirmed that a new "Persona" game is next on their to-do list.
"We are preparing to start work on the next 'Persona,'" Hasino told Dengeki PlayStation, according to a translation by Siliconera. Platform information didn't get clarified, but "Persona 4" came out on the PlayStation 2, so the PS3 may be a safe bet. Hashino reportedly said that standard gameplay elements will return for the new "Persona" with a few new features included as well.
Whatever it looks like, social simulator RPG fans will have something to look forward to when all is said and done. "Persona 5" will surely amass some collection of fighting, dating and wacky anime-style quirks in whatever it eventually becomes. For now, if you don't feel like waiting out the "Persona 5" dev cycle,...
"We are preparing to start work on the next 'Persona,'" Hasino told Dengeki PlayStation, according to a translation by Siliconera. Platform information didn't get clarified, but "Persona 4" came out on the PlayStation 2, so the PS3 may be a safe bet. Hashino reportedly said that standard gameplay elements will return for the new "Persona" with a few new features included as well.
Whatever it looks like, social simulator RPG fans will have something to look forward to when all is said and done. "Persona 5" will surely amass some collection of fighting, dating and wacky anime-style quirks in whatever it eventually becomes. For now, if you don't feel like waiting out the "Persona 5" dev cycle,...
- 3/24/2010
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Multiplayer
Following the completion of "Persona 3 Portable" on the PSP, the game's developers plan to reform their team from "Persona 4," and their project may be a big step up in scope. The role-playing series, which saw its creators split up after finishing "Persona 4," would be ripe for a fifth installment, and "Persona 5" would definitely warrant the reunion.
The creative team members who left to work on a new mystery title have nearly finished their new creation, and they will reunite with Atlus' "Persona 3 Portable" crew in 2010 for a project that may be larger, "Persona 4" producer Katsura Hashino blogged, according to a translation on andriasang.com.
Given that "Persona 4" came out on the PlayStation 2, a "Persona 5" on the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 would be a sensible guess for what Atlus has in store. The U.S. doesn't have an overabundance of social simulator RPG's on consoles, so the niche market would probably welcome...
The creative team members who left to work on a new mystery title have nearly finished their new creation, and they will reunite with Atlus' "Persona 3 Portable" crew in 2010 for a project that may be larger, "Persona 4" producer Katsura Hashino blogged, according to a translation on andriasang.com.
Given that "Persona 4" came out on the PlayStation 2, a "Persona 5" on the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 would be a sensible guess for what Atlus has in store. The U.S. doesn't have an overabundance of social simulator RPG's on consoles, so the niche market would probably welcome...
- 12/18/2009
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Multiplayer
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