“The Royal Tournament” Trailer Breakdown
ATLUS just dropped a bombshell on the gaming world with their latest TGA trailer for Metaphor: ReFantazio, slated for a Fall 2024 release. This fantasy RPG is shaping up to be a masterpiece, packing in some fresh gameplay scenes, a dive into its story and fantasy world, and a star-studded team line-up.
Who’s Behind the Magic?
The brains behind this epic journey include:
- Director Katsura Hashino: Known for masterpieces like ‘Shin Megami Tensei III – Nocturne’ and the ‘Persona’ series.
- Character Designer Shigenori Soejima: The artistic genius from ‘Persona 3, 4, and 5.’
- Composer Shoji Meguro: Bringing those iconic ‘Shin Megami Tensei’ and ‘Persona’ vibes.
- Concept Artist Koda Kazuma: Of ‘NieR:Automata’ fame.
- Mechanical Designer Ikuto Yamashita: The legend from ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion.’
Deep Dive into Metaphor: ReFantazio
Story Time
Set in The United Kingdom of Euchronia, the game kicks off with the king’s assassination, throwing the realm into chaos. Enter the ‘Royal Magic,’ a mysterious power that kicks off a royal tournament for the throne. Our hero, along with fairy Galica, embarks on a quest to break a curse on the supposedly dead prince, leading them across Euchronia’s vast landscapes.
Meet the Squad
- Protagonist: A boy from the elda tribe, shunned for inheriting ‘dangerous magic,’ joins forces with Galica to save his childhood friend, the prince.
- Gallica: This fairy guide packs magic know-how and a no-nonsense attitude.
- Strohl: A nobleman from the clemar tribe with a strong moral compass, joining the State Army for mysterious reasons.
- Hulkenberg: A skilled knight burdened by her failure to protect the prince.
- Heismay: An eugief tribe knight, grappling with discrimination and a burdened past.
Sneak Peek into a New World
The game boasts a vast, breathtaking world, complemented by an intuitive, sleek UI. Get a glimpse of this fantasy realm with the latest concept art.
Platforms and Availability
Metaphor: ReFantazio will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam. For the latest updates and game assets, check out the official website.
Stay tuned, gamers. ATLUS is gearing up to redefine fantasy RPGs, and we’re here for it! ????????????
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
