Exploring Themes of Prejudice and Equality in Upcoming JRPG, ReFantazio: A Journey to Unite Euchronia's Eight Tribes

Directed by Katsura Hashino, known for Persona series.
Follows protagonist from Elda tribe uniting Euchronia's eight tribes.
Multiple game modes: Scenario Mode, Dungeon Mode, Boss Challenge.
ReFantazio is an upcoming JRPG developed by Atlus and Studio Zero.
Takes place in Euchronia where prejudice and equality are explored.
Exploring Themes of Prejudice and Equality in Upcoming JRPG, ReFantazio: A Journey to Unite Euchronia's Eight Tribes

Metaphor: ReFantazio is an upcoming JRPG developed by Atlus and Studio Zero. The game takes place in the fantasy kingdom of Euchronia, where themes of prejudice and equality are explored. Director Katsura Hashino, known for his work on the Persona series, leads the project. The game follows a protagonist from the Elda tribe as he embarks on a journey to unite Euchronia's eight tribes.

According to various sources, ReFantazio offers multiple modes for players: Scenario Mode, Dungeon Mode, and Boss Challenge. Players will recruit people and take on requests while facing deadlines as main objectives. Combat can be initiated in various ways, including real-time attacks or sneaking around enemies.

The game's development team is tackling themes of discrimination and equality in ReFantazio. The protagonist is voiced, and players will essentially go on a road trip while recruiting people and taking on requests. There are multiple ways to initiate combat, such as performing real-time attacks or sneaking around enemies.

ReFantazio's development team includes members from the Persona series, including Katsura Hashino, Shigenori Soejima, and Shoji Meguro. The game is being developed for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

Sources: Engadget (98.25), GameInformer (95.821), Anime News Network (95.25), Polygon (90.75)


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Confidence

96%

Doubts
  • Are all eight tribes named and introduced in the article?
  • Is there any confirmation of a release date?

Sources

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity

Engadget Aaron Souppouris Saturday, 15 June 2024 05:42
  • Unique Points
    • ReFantazio is a new JRPG by Studio Zero, a new Atlus division headed by Katsura Hashino.
    • The game takes place in the United Kingdom of Euchronia and follows the story of reuniting its eight tribes.
    • Each town has a tavern, recruitment center, shops and an inn where players can gather information and rest.
  • Accuracy
    • Euchronia’s king has been assassinated, and players must elect a new one.
    • The game includes a royal tournament for the throne in six months and monsters as bosses.
    • Archetypes are the game’s version of the classic JRPG class system with over 40 unique Archetypes including familiar roles like Mage, Thief, Knight and Healer.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

91%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Metaphor: ReFantazio is setting high stakes for itself

Polygon Media Group LLC Diego Nicolás Friday, 14 June 2024 13:30
  • Unique Points
    • Metaphor: ReFantazio developers are tackling themes of discrimination and equality in the game.
    • The protagonist is voiced.
    • Players are essentially going on a road trip while recruiting people and taking on requests with main objectives serving as deadlines.
    • There are multiple ways to initiate combat, including performing real-time attacks or sneaking around enemies.
  • Accuracy
    • The game takes place in a medieval setting that mirrors the contemporary world.
    • Archetypes replace Personas in the game, each with their own skills and abilities that can be leveled up.
  • Deception (80%)
    The article contains some editorializing and selective reporting. The author expresses their opinion that the developers are taking a 'bold new direction' with Metaphor: ReFantazio and that the stakes are 'higher' than in previous games. They also mention that key ex-Persona developers are involved, implying that this is significant. However, they do not provide any evidence or facts to support these statements beyond their own opinions. Additionally, they focus on certain aspects of the game, such as the voiced protagonist and the structure of the story, while omitting other important details that may be relevant to understanding the deception or lack thereof in the article. For example, they do not mention anything about any potential factual inaccuracies or misrepresentations in the article.
    • The upcoming RPG takes place in a medieval setting that is a mirror to our contemporary world.
    • From my short time blitzing in and out of combat, the visuals of Metaphor: ReFantazio look even more flashy in motion.
    • I'm hoping these themes are an aspect of the game that manages to break from the familiarity we’ve grown used to in the past few years.
    • The game's characters read about it in a book, in which it’s told that no soul is born into discrimination, and all lives are equal.
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The article contains some inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority, but overall it is a well-written piece that does not contain any blatant logical fallacies. The author provides a detailed account of the game's features and compares them to previous titles in the series. There are no false claims or misleading statements made by the author.
    • The stakes have never been higher... as they take a new step with a bold attitude, albeit also with some clear familiarity.
  • Bias (95%)
    The author expresses a clear bias towards the themes and messages of the game Metaphor: ReFantazio. The author's language is consistently positive and enthusiastic about the game's potential to tackle real-life issues such as discrimination and equality. The author also compares Metaphor to previous Atlus games, specifically mentioning Persona 5 Tactica as an example of where efforts have 'faltered'. This implies a negative view of that game, which is not relevant to the current article and therefore demonstrates bias.
    • From my short time blitzing in and out of combat, the visuals of Metaphor: ReFantazio look even more flashy in motion.
      • I’m hoping these themes are an aspect of the game that manages to break from the familiarity we’ve grown used to in the past few years.
        • The game's characters read about it in a book, in which it’s told that no soul is born into discrimination, and all lives are equal.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        96%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Metaphor: ReFantazio Preview - A New World Of Fantasy

        Game Informer Tuesday, 11 June 2024 00:00
        • Unique Points
          • Metaphor: ReFantazio is a new IP from the creators of Persona: Katsura Hashino, Shigenori Soejima, and Shoji Meguro.
          • The game takes place in the fantasy kingdom of Euchronia and explores themes of prejudice and equality.
          • Hashino states that Metaphor is not about character growth like Persona but rather exploring human imagination, feelings, and thoughts.
        • Accuracy
          • Combat begins with a strike on enemies before entering turn-based mechanics.
          • A line-based formation system allows players to choose which characters are in the frontline or backrow for damage and attack strength.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        90%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Metaphor: ReFantazio: Hands On With the Wild New RPG From the Persona 5 Team | IGN Live 2024

        IGN (Imagine Games Network) Monday, 10 June 2024 23:39
        • Unique Points
          • Metaphor: ReFantazio is a new RPG created by the Persona 5 team.
          • The game was showcased at IGN Live 2024.
        • Accuracy
          • Gameplay included story arcs, dungeon gameplay, and world design.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        95%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Metaphor: ReFantazio Feels like Home for JRPG Players

        Animenewsnetwork Saturday, 15 June 2024 05:49
        • Unique Points
          • Metaphor: ReFantazio is a new JRPG game developed by ATLUS and Studio Zero.
          • Three modes are available for players to try out: Scenario Mode, Dungeon Mode, and Boss Challenge.
        • Accuracy
          • Metaphor: ReFantazio is a new JRPG developed by ATLUS and Studio Zero.
          • The game takes place in the United Kingdom of Euchronia and follows the story of reuniting its eight tribes.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication