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Persona 6 Could Shake Up a Series Plot Trend By Following Metaphor: ReFantazio's Lead
Though Metaphor: ReFantazio has its twists, the use of Louis as a consistent villain raises larger questions about Persona's own adversary reveals.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Side-Stepping One Infinite Wealth Controversy is a Great Sign
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be straying from Infinite Wealth's approach to one feature, setting a better precedent moving forward.
Why Metaphor: ReFantazio is a Great Lesson in Late Stage Party Members
Late stage party members can often get the short end of the stick in characterization, though Metaphor: ReFantazio takes care to sidestep this.
Metaphor: ReFantazio's Atlus Game References Explained
Metaphor: ReFantazio does a great job at paying homage to Atlus' repertoire of games, striking the right balance in how it uses its references.
Metaphor: ReFantazio's Calendar Differs From Persona in One Big Way
Metaphor: ReFantazio reflects the tumult of the Tournament for the Throne through its calendar, straying from Persona 5's more consistent approach.
Why Disco Elysium Fans Should Keep an Eye on Rue Valley
Emotion Spark Studio's Rue Valley, currently in open-alpha on Steam, looks to blend innovation with homage, bearing resemblance to Disco Elysium.
How Metaphor: ReFantazio's Worldbuilding Extends Beyond Its Main Party
Beyond the scope of its main party and followers, Metaphor: ReFantazio manages to build on its side characters in a way that strengthens its world.
Why Metaphor: ReFantazio's Canon Protagonist Name Makes Perfect Sense
Metaphor: ReFantazio's use of Will as the English canon protagonist name is clever on multiple levels, tying into its story with great consideration.
How Metaphor: ReFantazio Nails its Archetype Awakenings
Awakening to the power of the Archetypes is vital to Metaphor: ReFantazio's story, which is woven into its party's anxieties and resolves with care.
How Metaphor: ReFantazio's Combat Features Strike the Perfect Balancing Act
Metaphor: ReFantazio strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility with its myriad combat features, encouraging mastery of its mechanics.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii May Move the Needle, But It Doesn't Need To
LAD: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is set to innovate with Majima's swashbuckling adventures, but there's equal merit to the features it's bringing back.
Saber Interactive's Avatar: The Last Airbender Game is a Good Omen After Quest for Balance
After ATLA: Quest for Balance left a less than stellar impression, Avatar Studios and Saber Interactive's efforts could be just what's needed.
Why Metaphor: ReFantazio's Lack of Romance Could Be to its Benefit
Metaphor: ReFantazio will omit the ability to romance due to its election premise, though this decision could have positives beyond plot purposes.
Metaphor: ReFantazio's United Kingdom of Euchronia is Teeming With Possibility
Metaphor: ReFantazio sets its election premise against the beautiful backdrop of Euchronia, where its many landscapes are ripe with potential.
How One Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Side Quest Captures its Heart and Soul
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth sees Cloud and Tifa returning to Nibelheim, unlocking an endearing side quest that plays into the title's strengths.
One Set of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Side Quests Makes Great Use of its Combat Simulator
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth weaves the combat simulator into its Gongaga protorelic questline, resulting in an effective narrative tie in.
How One Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Encounter Shows the Lasting Effects of Shinra
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth doesn't understate the effect Shinra has on both its setting and its people, helping to bring its NPCs to life.
How Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Region Intel Better Serves its World
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's regional intel lends credence to its excellence in world-building, working to give greater context to its setting.
The Next Like a Dragon Game Should 'Steal' One Aspect of FF7 Rebirth's Side Quest Design
As Ichiban and the party-based system take the helm for future mainline Like a Dragon games, their substories could take a cue from FF7 Rebirth.
Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance Makes its Navigators Worth Their While
Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance's navigators are a valuable resource in finding treasure, though their side quests make them even more compelling.