Metaphor: ReFantazio Praised by NieR Creator Yoko Taro

Yoko Taro, the creator of the NieR and Drakengard series, recently played the demo for the upcoming RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio and was blown away by the experience. In a new video posted by Sega, the creator gives his honest thoughts about the upcoming Atlas fantasy title.

“I can tell they made an incredible game and they put a lot of work into its stylish UI,” Taro said in the interview. “It was so stylish that I almost soiled myself.”

“Other aspects of the game were very well-polished, especially how it found ways to incorporate real-time combat while still being a turn-based RPG. That made me feel like I was playing a truly next-gen game. Honestly, the whole I thought ‘wow, they really spared no expense!'”

Taro stressed that Atlus hadn’t paid him for the interview, and that he is simply an “old guy who came to visit.”

Studio Zero recently revealed the full English voice cast for Metaphor: ReFantazio. The protagonist will be played by Caleb Yen, best known for his appearances in Honkai: Star Rail, Triangle Strategy, and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

The game is set in a medieval fantasy world that serves as a “mirror” of the contemporary real world. Players will set out on a journey to protect their kingdom while defeating enemies and getting closer to their companions, similar to the Persona series.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on October 11. Both physical and digital editions are available for pre-order, and along with the standard edition, a Digital Deluxe Edition commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Atlus brand is also available to order.