"Perhaps this shouldn't have been as surprising as it was considering Atlus's catalog of games, many of which tactfully explore ideas like mortality, oppression, and self-actualization. But whereas the Persona titles and the studio's one-off games like Catherine are still rooted in real-life, Metaphor offered a dramatic departure from our world. A large part of what grounds this, of course, is the game's writing and overarching story, but another part of what truly makes this work are the Metaphor's fantastic performances."
"Though this year's awards season is just around the corner, lately I've found myself reminiscing about my favorite game of 2024 and, coincidentally, GameSpot's 2024 Game of the Year: Metaphor: ReFantazio. The fantasy RPG quickly captivated me upon its release late last year for myriad reasons, but perhaps what impressed me most about Metaphor was Atlus' ability to make this high-stakes, fantastical adventure ultimately feel grounded and deeply human."
Metaphor: ReFantazio emerged as a standout 2024 fantasy RPG that combines sweeping, high-stakes adventure with deeply human characterization. Atlus maintains thematic throughlines about mortality, oppression, and self-actualization while departing from its usual real-world settings to create a distinct, fantastical world. The game's grounded tone relies on its narrative and on strong voice performances to anchor emotional stakes. Caleb Yen voices the protagonist, bringing humor and awkwardness to an otherwise earnest, noble character. Yen discussed favorite lines, techniques for injecting levity into sincerity, and the odd experience of playing within a game in which he appears.
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