040 - Metaphor: ReFantazio Review – Atlus Goes Full Fantasy with This JRPG Masterpiece
This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Conor dives deep into Metaphor: ReFantazio, the brand-new high-fantasy JRPG from the legendary team behind Persona 5. Developed by Atlus’s Studio Zero, Metaphor trades Tokyo for swords, sorcery, and political drama – but does it live up to the hype?We explore everything from gameplay and combat to story twists, sales stats, and developer insights. There’s a spoiler section marked for those brave enough to hear how it all ends. Expect real-time strike mechanics, job systems called Archetypes, a fairytale world built on the ruins of modern Earth (literally), and Conor’s thoughts on whether this could be Persona 6 in disguise.🔍 What you'll hear in this episode:– A full breakdown of Metaphor: ReFantazio’s gameplay, setting, and themes– Development insights from Katsura Hashino and the Persona alumni– A spoiler-heavy story discussion, including that Shinjuku twist 👀– Conor’s final verdict: worth your 100 hours?– SEO-packed banter for fans of JRPGs, Atlus games, and Irish gaming podcastsPerfect listening for anyone interested in video game reviews, Persona-style RPGs, or the best new releases in 2024. If you’re into fantasy games with a brain and a heart – this one’s for you.🕹️ Follow, subscribe, and leave a review – or we’ll turn into Magla-fuelled monsters.🎮 Unskippable Dialogue – your favourite Irish gaming podcast for news, nostalgia, and nonsense.UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming.Follow us:Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogueX – https://twitter.com/unskippablepodTikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogueYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogueSign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content.Contact:
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