Metaphor: ReFantazio joins Astro Bot as the highest rated game of 2024

For decades, Atlus has been most known as the studio behind the much-loved RPG series Shin Megami Tensei as well as its arguably more popular spin-off ‘Persona’. As such, expanding out with a new IP appeared to have been a risky move for the studio – a move which has paid off, as Metaphor: ReFantazio is currently the highest rated game of 2024.

With a Metacritic score of 94 and an OpenCritic rating of 93, Atlus’ brand new IP Metaphor: ReFantazio is tied with Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erd Tree and Astro Bot as the highest rated titles of 2024 so far; receiving ‘Universal Acclaim’.

For the uninitiated, Metaphor: ReFantazio is set in “a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince.”

While a seemingly simple story in concept, the game has been praised for its more mature take on the JRPG genre; featuring many more experimental mechanics than the likes of Persona/SMT.

With the game set to officially launch on the 11th of October, those who can’t wait to get in one what seems to be a GOTY contender can give Metaphor: ReFantazio a try thanks to a ‘Prologue Demo’ – the save data of which will transfer over to the full game.

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