So what did other reviewers say?
Vooks.net – 4/5
“Metaphor: ReFantazio is a fantastic new take on the Persona formula, and the Switch 2 is one of the best ways to play it. With very few compromises, Atlus has delivered a solid port that makes one of its best games in years available to gamers of the best handheld console on the market.”
Nintendo Insider – 8/10
“As a video game, however, I can’t recommend Metaphor: ReFantazio highly enough. It set a very high standard for task systems, time management, and dungeon crawling in an RPG. There’s so much careful, thoughtful design throughout the whole experience, and the story still feels relevant today… While I wish the port was better, it’s been nice to revisit my favorite ATLUS game on my favorite console.”
Digitally downloaded – 5/5
“It’s a full-featured JRPG that comes dangerously close to 100 hours without feeling like it could be consolidated in any way, and it’s playable on the go. I think we sometimes forget to consider that it wasn’t that long ago that the compromises needed to bring games to handheld consoles meant that those devices didn’t really work as a primary gaming device for most people. Yes, the Switch 2 may not have not the power of the PlayStation 5, but it’s gotta watch something like this running on it and think, “you know what, close enough?”
Nintendo Wire – 9/10
It’s a fantastic and imaginative tale that deserves to be told. It speaks to the power of dreaming of a better life and uniting against charismatic tyranny on a big stage. It achieves this while giving its actors their own little moments to shine and without losing sight of what a great video game it is… it’s an ode to what’s possible when creatives put aside the safe path and pursue originality – something this industry could use more of while celebrating and clinging to the talent that brings art to life.
Nintendo World Report – 9/10
“If you’re an RPG fan who particularly enjoys Atlus’ offerings, Metaphor: ReFantazio is a very easy recommendation. While the story may not be for everyone, the archetype’s excellent combat and progression system are worth the price of admission for people whose love of all things turn-based burns. Applying a coat of fantasy paint to the demonic realms of SMT and the real-world settings of Persona makes for wonders, and it’s a welcome sight to see Atlus come out.
CBR-9/10
“Between its fights, its characters, its politics, its music and its gripping fantasy world, Metaphor: ReFantazio is still one of Atlus’ best games of all time. Whether played on a dock or taken on the go, the Switch 2 version gives another audience a good excuse to finally experience it. »
If you want to try before you buy, there is also a demo you can view and save data that will carry over into the full game.
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