Unveiling the Battle System of “Metaphor: Refantagio” by Sega Publishing Korea

Data provided by Sega Publishing Korea

Sega Publishing Korea (CEO Go Saito) has released information on the battle system for 『Metaphor: Refantagio』, a new role-playing game produced by ATLUS’ Studio Zero, scheduled for release on October 11, 2024. This title will be released on Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and Steam.

■Evolution of Command Battle, “Fast & Squad”

The battle in this title is a system called “Fast & Squad” and a new battle method has been added within the dungeon that was not present in the existing command battle. You can fight by switching between ‘quick’ action, which lets you move around the dungeon and attack enemies directly, to ‘team’ action, which fights through command battle.

・Fairy eyes
“Fairy Eyes” is the ability of the Gallic fairy, companion of the protagonist, which allows you to perceive the surrounding situation and understand the level of danger of the enemies. By understanding the abilities of the monsters lurking in this dangerous dungeon, you can decide how to fight them.

·Fast
“Fast” is an effective combat method against weak enemies that have already been fought. Since the lock, dash and evade functions are also possible in the field, you can explore the dungeon more easily by paying attention to enemy attacks and eliminating enemies with “Fast”. Furthermore, the “Fast” attack method changes depending on the “Archetype” the player has, so finding a “Fast” battle that suits your needs is also useful for conquering dungeons.

·Squad
Enemies displayed in yellow and red with Gallica’s fairy eyes are dangerous monsters for the main character and his party. Since it is difficult to fight against strong enemies with “Fast”, it is better to switch to command battles via “Team”.
Also, if you stun the enemy by attacking multiple times with “Fast”, you can start the command battle with an advantage.

・Lead battle
The command battle in this title can be fought in a group of up to 4 people. The number of members that can be added to the party increases to 7 as the scenario progresses, so various party formations are possible that take advantage of each character’s personality. The command-based battle method requires you to select actions using multiple commands, but in this title commands can be selected with a single button, making battles more fun. During the command battle, the protagonist and her party can “transform” into the awakened “archetype”.

Each “archetype” has a special power “skill”, and if you are equipped with an “archetype” that has an “skill” that exploits the enemy’s weaknesses, you can have an advantage in battle. At the same time, each “archetype” has a variety of personalities and there are various pros and cons. In command battles, party formation is key to the dungeon’s strategy, and various choices can also be made during command battles, such as passing turns to the next member, switching from the front row to the back row, and party members , allowing players to understand the battle situation well and use appropriate tactics.

This title is designed with a high level of difficulty so that you can feel both the tension that makes you choose your controls carefully and the exciting sense of achievement after victory. The difficulty level can be changed at any time and there are also convenient features that help in battles, so players can play according to their preferred play style.

■ A dungeon infested with powerful enemies

・A labyrinth that leads travelers to their deaths
Numerous dungeons full of danger await the protagonist and his group on a journey to become the new king. In the dungeon there are strong enemies and various gimmicks that prevent you from reaching your destination, but expensive treasures and powerful weapons are worth the risk and challenge. There are two types of dungeons in this title, the “main dungeon” for story progression and the “secondary dungeon” for quests, etc., and the number of dungeons is very abundant.

■ Fight by awakening the “archetype”, the image of the hero that resides in your heart.

What is the “archetype”?
As the main characters face their own anxieties and build relationships and trust with their sponsors and followers, they awaken the power of the heroic image, “Archetype.” After completing the awakening of the “Archetype”, the protagonist and his party transform into the “Archetype” they are equipped with during the command battle.

There are many different types of “archetypes,” and each has different abilities and personalities. There are several types, from basic ones like the “Seeker” who can fight all-round and the “Magician” who can reliably hit weak spots with magical attacks, to the “Sif” who specializes in robbery. This becomes a factor that makes the player reflect on which “archetype” to awaken and how to organize it to create a more powerful party.

■ Organization of the party and the “archetype”.

・Party organization
The party members who act together with the protagonist also have different personalities. Command battle strategy varies greatly depending on the “archetype” and its combination of party members.

・Organization of the “archetype”
When a party member awakens a new “archetype”, he or she can freely replace the awakened “archetype”. If you analyze the dungeon and enemy skills and equip the appropriate “archetype” according to the battle situation, you will be able to deal with even high-level strong enemies.

■ The relationship with sponsors and “followers” will soon strengthen again.

・Build relationships and acquire sponsors
The main character travels and meets various people. Among them there are people who have a deep relationship with the protagonist and become ‘followers’ who are the protagonist’s supporters. As the relationship with followers deepens, the “archetype” can be awakened and various skills acquired, so interaction with followers can also be considered an important element of the journey.

・Followers’ Stories
When you interact with followers, their sub-stories are opened, allowing you to experience a more in-depth story.
Followers also have different stories and backgrounds, so following the follower’s story along with the main one is one of the advantages of this title. It’s up to the player to decide which sponsors to prioritize interacting with, and how they spend their journey will have a big impact on the party’s development and story experience.

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