October 11, 2024 – SEGA is pleased to announce that Metaphor: ReFantazioThe latest RPG from ATLUS’s Studio Zero, released on PlayStation®4, Game consoles®5.
On metaphor: ReFantazio
・A new commitment that reflects the essence of ATLUS
ATLUS is a console game developer founded in 1986. It has become popular globally, with personality series reached 22 million* units sold worldwide. ATLUS will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year.
*As of March 5, 2024
ATLUS has done many contemporary stories, such as Shin Megami Tensei And personalityand provide players with their own unique worlds and experiences. After the resounding success of personality 5ATLUS is now set to explore the classic fantasy world.
A fantasy story that cannot be explored within the framework of modern times. This anniversary project offers a fresh perspective on the fantasy RPG genre. Instead of seeking solace in the past, this new adventure is driven by a philosophy of creativity and empathy, and aims to break new ground.
・Breakthrough project backed by renowned creators and artists
A team of internationally recognized creators, who have won numerous awards at various game awards, have gathered for this project to develop a brand new fantasy RPG, including the director. Katsura Hashinocharacter designer Shigenori Soejimaand composer Shoji Meguro. The team behind Metaphor: ReFantazio has an illustrious, developed history character 3, character 4And character 5. Remarkable, character 5 became the franchise’s biggest success, with 10 million units sold worldwide.
*As of December 22, 2023
Creator:
- Director: Katsura Hashino (Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne, Persona 3, 4, 5)
- Character design: Shigenori Soejima (Persona 3, 4, 5)
- Composer: Shoji Meguro (Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne, Persona 3, 4, 5)
Joining this incredible creative team is a group of equally brilliant artists, all united in the goal of delivering a cutting edge work.
Artist:
- Concept artist Kazuma Koda (NieR:Automata)
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- Gauntlet runner designer Ikuto Yamashita (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
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・Story, art and sound, mechanics, all unique
Story:
Lose track of time and wallow. Mysterious and unpredictable events take place in a kingdom filled with the worries and aspirations of its inhabitants, inviting you to participate in a grand journey filled with many experiences.
Art and Sound:
Distinctive and charming character design. Beautiful and magical backgrounds throughout the game’s world. With stylish user interface drawing on the tradition of Western painting, even just browsing the menus brings a sense of excitement.
Additionally, the game offers a new musical experience with a blend of orchestra, world music, choirs and chants, a sound developed from reinterpretations of religious music.
Mechanics:
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Unique combat system combines fast action with turn-based combat. The gameplay is incredibly comfortable and the graphics are exciting. Players are given high freedom and the ability to strategize, which is carried out through prototypea mechanic at the pinnacle of party customization.
Drive glove runner on the journey to change the world. the Daily life mechanics are present inside personality series has evolved, allowing you to experience a whole new type of journey.
Story of the game
·Setting
A world separate from our own, inhabited by 8 different tribes.
In a corner of this world exists Kingdom of Euchronia.
This kingdom is a confederation of nations that began with the brave first king and saw the unification and rule through the ages by the mighty royal bloodline with its immense magical powers. It. However, the kingdom began to decline over the years, now becoming a land without virtue divided by prejudices and disparities.
In addition to the vicious animals that roam the vast territory, the land is also filled with mysterious creatures known as “human,” meaning there is no longer the slightest safe space outside the city.
Then, the kingdom’s prince and king are assassinated, leaving the now rulerless citizens even more confused and worried.
・Introduction
A young man embarks on a journey to break a curse, with a fairy by his side
the Elda is an alienated minority tribe Kingdom of Euchronia.
The main character is a young man Eldatraveling with his fairy companion, Gallicato lift the curse placed on the kingdom’s prince.
There is only one way to break the deadly curse that is eating away at the prince:
Taking the life of the person who made it.
As the young man travels across the vast continent, he will have many chance encounters, form relationships, and eventually learn the truth about the kingdom.
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The curtain opens on a terrible incident that shook the entire kingdom..
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·Introduce
A race for the throne is decided by a majority vote, imposed by magical power.
More than ten years have passed since that day Kingdom of Euchronia The crown prince was assassinated. Then the king himself was beheaded, leaving the kingdom in chaos without a ruler or heir to the throne.
Who will be the next king? the church serving as head of state religion, lord or lady of a neighboring nation, or perhaps a military leader…? As the royal funeral gets underway with various powerful factions all vying for the throne, a spell is suddenly cast at the funeral site.
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Time is finite before my soul leaves this dark world… Come October, there will be a reckoning. A Hero’s Day. On that day, whoever truly wins the greatest trust of the people… will ascend the throne and be crowned by the right of kings.
In the sky, the voice of the king who was declared dead was heard. He has a massive spell set to activate upon death, pitting all of his citizens against each other in a race for the throne, decided by popular vote.
The people fell into complete chaos at the thought of electing their own king for the first time. However, our main character decides to rush into battle to complete his mission.
And so began the great race for the throne waged across the kingdom. Throughout his journey, he finds various allies to join him. What awaits them is an epic journey that will change the world as they know it.
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・ Main character Elda and his fairy
・Allies have different backgrounds
In this society rife with discrimination, allies from various tribes come to join the protagonist. Each of them has their own reasons for wanting to change the world, and when they come into contact with the main character’s awakening power, Hero incarnate (Prototype)They can also use it.
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*English subtitles will be provided.
Metaphor Demo: ReFantazio Out Now!
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Play through the first part of Metaphor with new demo! You’ll be able to transfer your save data to the full game once you’re done! To get the demo, simply go to your platform’s store to download it.
*The content of the demo may differ slightly from the launch version.
*You can play the demo as many times as you like.
*All screenshots and footage shown during the broadcast are of the Japanese version of the game, which is still in development. English support will be available upon release.
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