Metaphor ReFantazio: the highest rated game of the year (94 Metacritic) explodes the counters on the day of its release

Game news Metaphor ReFantazio: the highest rated game of the year (94 Metacritic) explodes the counters on the day of its release

The new king

Officially released on October 11, Metaphor : ReFantasia exceeded one million copies in circulation on the first day. An exceptional performance, which makes it the fastest-selling Atlus game, thus surpassing Persona 3 Reload which had reached these same numbers about a week after its release.

In addition, the app also breaks a record on Steam by being the most played Persona-like on the platform. As of this writing, Metaphor: ReFantazio has approximately 52,000 players logged in simultaneously and has peaked at 61,969 players. For comparison, Persona 3 Reload’s peak player count is 45,002.

Metaphor: ReFantazio presents itself as a J-RPG in line with Persona, with a few exceptions. The app allows players to play as a young boy who works secretly for the crown and the fallen prince. Determined to fight to reestablish the royal lineage, the hero will have to thwart the plans of the terrible archmage Louis Guiabern and secure the good graces of the people in order to be able, perhaps, to ascend the throne himself.

A serious contender for the throne

Metaphor: ReFantazio therefore becomes the most popular game from Atlus, which is already having an excellent year in 2024 with the sales of Persona 3 Reload, Unicorn Overlord et Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. 2024 is a blessed year for the studio and could prove even more incredible as the Game Awards approach, during which Metaphor: ReFantazio could shine and win the title of game of the year. With a score of 94 on Metacritic, the app is obviously in the running for the crown. But to achieve this, he will certainly have to face Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth or even Elden Ring : Shadow of the Erdtreeif this extension is exceptionally authorized to claim this title. Response within a few weeks.