Metaphor: ReFantazio is the biggest game in terms of its sheer scale and content that Atlus has ever put out, so its natural players are curious about how long it will take to beat it.
The game features a ton of locations that offer various side quests and bond conversations, which adds to the game's length significantly. The time it takes to complete Metaphor ReFantazio will vary from player to player — and how quickly (or thoroughly) you explore every location. This guide details how many main missions the game has and how much time is required to finish Metaphor ReFantazio.
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How Long To Beat Metaphor: ReFantazio (List Of All Main Missions)
Metaphor: ReFantazio's story is spread across 11 main missions. Even though Metaphor isn't an open-world game, every mission opens large-scale maps that players can explore and take up new side quests. Here's a complete list of all the main missions, termed "Operations Quests," in Metaphor ReFantazio.
- Prologue/Tutorial
- Necromancer Takedown
- Thwart Zorba’s Plan
- Apprehend the Real Kidnapper
- Infiltrate Charadrius
- Obtain the Drakodios
- Ancestral Solution
- Eliminate Virga Island’s Threat
- Prepare for the Final Battle
- The Skybound Avatar Conquest
- Save the Country
It will take players anywhere from 65 to 145 hours to beat Metaphor: ReFantazio. The total time required to beat the game will highly depend on the amount of side quests players choose to do and how much they want to level up a bond with a character.
The turn-based combat in the game can either go smoothly or drag on depending on the difficulty level chosen at the start of the game. Veteran Persona players will quickly grasp the core combat, but it may take some time for new players to get the hang of it. All these factors, plus the grand scale of maps to explore, contribute to the huge time-investment Metaphor ReFantazio demands from its players.
Is There An End-Game For Metaphor: ReFantazio?
No. There's no post-game/end-game after completing Metaphor ReFantazio. However, after beating the 80+ long hour story of the game, players can choose to start a New Game+ mode. Since several quests in the game are timed, and you might likely have missed a couple of them, New Game+ will let you complete them.
Starting a New Game+ in Metaphor: ReFantazio will carry over some progress from your first playthrough, including earned money, equipment, and MAG. However, Follower and Archetype ranks will reset, allowing you to bond with different NPCs this time around.
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Studio Zero
- Publisher(s)
- Atlus
- Engine
- GFD
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
