ATLUS's new game 'Metaphorical Fantasy: ReFantazio' reveals the combat system and the latest related information

Sega Co., Ltd. has released the latest information on the new RPG "Metaphorical Fantasy: ReFantazio" developed by ATLUS's STUDIO ZERO, bringing an introduction to the battle system and the latest related content. This game is expected to be released on Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam platforms on October 11, 2024 (Friday).

■Evolved version of command battle "FAST& SQUAD"

This game uses a battle system called "FAST & SQUAD", which can be experienced in the maze A different fighting style from previous command battles. Depending on the situation, players can choose the action "FAST" to directly attack the enemy while moving in the maze, or choose "SQUAD" to conduct a command battle.

・ Fairy Eyes

"Fairy Eyes" is the ability of the protagonist's partner, Fairy Galica. This ability can sense the surrounding situation and understand the danger level of the enemy. Players can use this ability to master the strength of monsters in dangerous mazes and choose appropriate fighting methods according to the situation.

・FAST

When encountering weak enemies that have already been defeated, "FAST" is an efficient way to fight. In the venue, you can not only use locking, running, dodge and other actions, but also use "FAST" to quickly eliminate enemies while guarding against enemy attacks, and explore the maze at a comfortable pace.

In addition, the attack method of "FAST" will change according to the "Aki State" of the player's equipment. Find the "FAST" style that suits you, which can effectively improve the efficiency of conquering the maze.

・SQUAD

Enemies that appear yellow or red after Galika uses Fairy Eyes represent monsters that are more dangerous to the protagonist. Strong enemies cannot be defeated using "FAST", so a more effective way to deal with them is to use "SQUAD" to switch to command combat.

In addition, if you use "FAST" to continuously attack these enemies, you can make them faint and start the command battle with an advantage.

・Command Battle

In this game, you can form a team of up to 4 members to conduct command battles. As the plot progresses, the number of members who can join the team will increase to 7. Players can form various teams and bring out the personality of each character.

Command combat usually requires choosing the next action from various commands, but in this game, you can select commands with one click and advance the battle smoothly.

During the command battle, the protagonist and his party can "transform" into the awakened "Aki State".

Each "Aki State" has special power "skills". If the "Aki State" in the equipment has "skills" that can attack the enemy's weaknesses, it can gain an advantage in battle.

At the same time, the personalities of "Aki State" are different. They each have their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as what they are good at and what they are not good at. In command battles, team formation will become the key to conquering the maze. In addition, in the command battle, you can also choose to give the action opportunity to the next action member, switch the front and back rows of the queue, replace the team members on the field, etc. Players need to choose various tactics according to the battle situation to fight.

In addition, during the game design, the combat difficulty of this game was intentionally increased. The purpose is to allow players to experience the tension of choosing instructions after careful consideration, and the huge sense of accomplishment when winning. The game difficulty of this game can be changed at any time, and there are many convenient features for playing, so players can play in a way that suits them.

■A labyrinth filled with powerful enemies

・A labyrinth that leads travelers to death

On the journey to become the new king, the protagonist The party will encounter many dangerous mazes.

There are many powerful enemies and mechanisms in the maze that prevent the protagonist and his party from reaching their destination. However, there are also valuable treasures and powerful equipment hidden in the maze. Although it is dangerous, it is worth the challenge.

There are two types of mazes in this game, one is the "main maze" that needs to be challenged when advancing the plot, and the other is the "side maze" that can be challenged while performing tasks. The number of mazes is also very rich.

■Awaken the heroic image "Aki State" in your heart and let's fight

About "Aki State"

The protagonist and his party can face their own hearts directly Feel uneasy, or form friendship with supporters and build a relationship of trust to awaken the power of the heroic image, the "Aki State". After awakening the "Aki State", the protagonist and his party can transform into the image of the "Aki State" in the equipment during command battles.

There are many types of "Archid states" with different abilities and personalities. There are not only basic "Aki states", such as the all-round "Questing Traveler", and "Warlock" who use attack magic to attack the enemy's weaknesses, but there are also "Aki states" such as the "thief" who are good at plundering. Players need to use their brains to think about which "Archid State" to awaken and how to form a stronger team.

■Team & "Aki State" Organization

・Team Organization

The team members who act together with the protagonist have rich personalities. What kind of "Archid States" team members have and how they are combined will have a great impact on the strategies that can be adopted in command battles.

・"Aki State" establishment

After awakening a new "Aki State", team members can freely replace the awakened "Aki State". Analyze the situation of the maze and the enemy's ability, and equip the appropriate "Aki State" to deal with high-level enemies calmly.

■The friendship with "supporters" will turn into the strength of fighting

・Forge friendship and gain supporters

The protagonist will meet various people during the journey, some of whom can become "supporters" of the protagonist. By establishing a deep friendship with a "supporter", you can awaken the "Archid State" and gain various abilities. Therefore, communicating with supporters is also an important element of the journey.

・Supporter’s Story

Communicate with supporters to unlock supporter side plots and enjoy a deeper story experience.

Supporters also have their own plots and story backgrounds. In addition to the main plot, promoting the plot of supporters is also one of the charms of this game. Players are free to choose which supporters they prefer to communicate with. The order of communication will also have a great impact on team development and story experience.

■Introduction to "Metaphorical Fantasy: ReFantazio"

"Metaphorical Fantasy: ReFantazio" is a STUDIO owned by ATLUS ZERO has previously announced the official name of the new RPG development project "PROJECT Re FANTASY". This work is the latest work created by the production team of "Persona 3", "Persona 4" and "Persona 5". It will be released on Xbox Series X|S on October 11, 2024 (Friday). , Windows, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam platforms will be released simultaneously worldwide. Please continue to look forward to the release of subsequent information related to this work.

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Director: Katsura Hashino (representative works "Shin Megami Tensei III -NOCTURNE", "Persona 3", "Persona 4", "Persona 5" )

Character Design: Soejima Nariki (representative works "Persona 3", "Persona 4" and "Persona 5")

Music composer: Meguro Shoji (representative works "Shin Megami Tensei III -NOCTURNE", "Persona 3", "Persona 4", "Persona 5")

Concept Art : Koda Kazuma (representative work "NieR: Automata")

"Iron Armored Chariot" prototype design: Yamashita Ikuto (representative work "Neon Genesis Evangelion")

※Game screenshots in this article And the scenes shown in the promotional video are the Japanese version content under development. The official version of the game supports Simplified Chinese subtitles.

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