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
Although developer Studio Zero, a subsidiary of Persona’s Atlus, has been quite vocal by sharing constant updates about its new JRPG with the community, getting a deep dive into what players can expect from the title was becoming necessary since the game is only a few months away now.
Persona enthusiasts will likely be glad to know that plenty of elements from the series are making a comeback in the upcoming Metaphor, as it also includes light social simulation elements while allowing gamers to form strong bonds with other characters.
By not forgetting what made it successful in the first place and the trailer showcasing the features in action, the game has the potential to be a spiritual success to Persona 5 until a sixth mainline title sees the light of day.
Move Aside, Personas; the Archetypes Are Coming, and They Seem to Have More Depth
The Persona similarities continue with the power system in the upcoming JRPG, but unlike the Atlus series, the characters in Metaphor will have the ability to transform their jobs into powerful Archetypes, according to director Katsura Hashino and lead artist Shigenori Soejima.
These Archetypes, which will prove to be the root of the players’ ultimate attacks, get created when a character relies on their inner will and overcomes any sort of fear that they might have.
None of the Archetypes will be the same as one another when it comes to their strengths, weaknesses, and unique powers, which should make gamers want to experiment with different characters to see what fits them the best.
While the Metaphor trailer that was revealed at The Game Awards 2023 was much more of an introduction to the game, the new footage provides a bit more information about it, including a look at the various designs that will follow the Archetypes.
It was also mentioned that the game is going to feature over 40 different Archetypes, so there is no shortage of otherworldly beings for Persona fans in the creators’ upcoming effort. The Studio Zero game is scheduled to launch on October 11, 2024.
Are you looking forward to playing Metaphor, or do you think it feels a bit too much like Persona? Let us know in the comments!
