Atlus has struck gold with Metroid: Remastered Fantasias, its fastest-selling title to date, as the action-packed game continues to thrill fans worldwide.
While Atlus has consistently nurtured the Persona series through sequels, re-releases, and spin-offs, the resounding success of ReFantazio raises intriguing possibilities for further exploration within this rich universe. Atlus announced this week that the game had exceeded 1 million unit sales since its launch, surpassing the same milestone achieved by Persona 3 Reload earlier this year, albeit with a slightly longer timeframe. The information arrived with a recent illustration from renowned character designer Shigenori Soejima, for those who might be interested in taking a look.
While sales velocity isn’t the sole metric for Metaphor’s success with ReFantazio, it’s certainly a positive sign that Steam performance is trending upward. As of now, the sport has reached an all-time high of approximately 78,500 concurrent participants, according to SteamDB, a testament to its enduring popularity as a large-scale single-player RPG. While Persona 3 Reload achieved a respectable 45,000 player count at its peak, it still lagged significantly behind Metaphor: ReFantazio’s total of 75,000 players. It’s plausible to suggest that this game could mark the beginning of a fresh franchise for Atlus, provided it outperforms any potential Persona reboot.
Metaphor: ReFantazio’s recent reviews have been consistently impressive, including a glowing endorsement from our very own Dom, who awarded it a perfect 5/5 stars. The praise notes that each individual strand comes together to form something uniquely captivating in Metaphor. Atlus’ magnum opus unfolds with masterful precision, its grandiose fantasy world and unwavering commitment to absurdity rendering it a towering achievement in the realm of role-playing excess. Don’t let the lack of a “Persona” label deter you; chances are that if you’re a fan of something about the Persona series, you’ll find it in Metaphor – but better. While the concept of a brand-new intellectual property is intriguing, its execution seems lacking.
Experience the enchanting world of Metaphor: ReFantazio by downloading it now on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
