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The long-awaited new Atlus IP, Metaphor: ReFantaziois finally here and brings with it a further development of the tried and tested persona formula and a brand new story for players to experience. Metaphor: ReFantazio is completely different than personaalthough it has many features reminiscent of a persona Game. Instead of taking place in modern Japan persona Series, Metaphor: ReFantazio takes place in a medieval fantasy world. So of course the themes are a bit darker and the story is more mature.
While Metaphor: ReFantazio'S persona The influences are completely clear – and understandable considering both are Atlus games – the story and writing seem to draw a lot of inspiration from them game of Thrones as well as. Most of these influences can be found in Metaphor: ReFantazio's political intrigue and dark themes, as well as its narrative approach and sophisticated imagery, are strikingly similar to those of game of Thrones. Ultimately, this makes it a slightly different game than that persona series, although it uses the same art style and fresh iterations of several persona Gameplay elements.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio is full of political intrigue
The game of Thrones The series revolves around dense political intrigue with shifting alliances, power struggles, betrayal, deception and ruthless ambition. In fact, the driving force of game of Thrones“The overarching narrative is the politics and activities of those who will do anything to get what they want.” In the same way, Metaphor: ReFantaziois based on its politically charged world, which is also deeply rooted in centuries-old tribal prejudices and is now waging a war for the throne of the kingdom of Euchronia after the death of King Hythlodaeus V.
The story of Metaphor: ReFantazio begins with the death of King Hythlodaeus V at the hands of Louis Guiabern. At this point, the prince who wanted to take the throne disappeared more than ten years ago in an attack on the royal palace, and with no one left to take the throne, he was now up for grabs. This setup is very similar to that of game of Thrones and the Iron Throne, especially after the death of King Hythlodaeus V triggers “the royal magic” and creates a competition for succession to the throne in which any member of the kingdom can participate.
Like Game of Thrones, Metaphor: ReFantazio offers surprising plot twists
Another feature Metaphor: ReFantazio shares unabashedly game of Thrones are its unexpected twists and untimely deaths. While game of ThronesIn the first season, hopes are just beginning to rise that Ned Stark will receive mercy when, in a surprising and heartbreaking turn of events, he is sentenced to death by Joffrey. For the most part, that's something game of Thrones specializes in ensuring that viewers become attached to a character right before the story kills them off in a surprise attack with almost no buildup.
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achieves something very similar at the end of its prologue.
Players are introduced to Grius very early on Metaphor: ReFantaziois the prologue and it's very easy to love. He's a little rough around the edges, but still has a heart of gold that just wants to protect those entrusted to him. Unfortunately, he is unexpectedly killed while attempting to kill Louis, leaving his body lying in a pool of blood in a rather graphic death scene. It's one of those moments where there's a hint of hope that maybe he's not really gone after all, but as time goes on it becomes clear that he's gone for good.
These are just a few similarities Metaphor: ReFantazio shares game of Thronesrather, it is the tone and atmosphere they set and the narrative motifs they establish that show this game of Thrones' influence. This not only shows how influential game of Thrones but also the development of storytelling in gaming.