Summary
The first reviews forMetaphor: ReFantazioand theSilent Hill 2remake are out, courtesy of Famitsu, and they are great.Metaphor: ReFantaziogot particularly close to landing a perfect score from the Japanese magazine, suggesting that the October 2024 game will be a true treat for JRPG fans.
As is customary for the beginning of quarter four,October 2024 is absolutely stacked with high-profile video game releases. Some of the most highly anticipated titles from this upcoming group are theSilent Hill 2remake andMetaphor: ReFantazio, which are scheduled to debut on the 8th and 11th of the month, respectively.
First Metaphor: ReFantazio and Silent Hill 2 Remake Reviews Are Promising
And while the international review embargoes for these games have yet to be lifted, the latest weekly issue of Famitsu does include reviews of them both. Specifically, the Japanese magazine gaveMetaphor: ReFantazioa score of 37, while rating theSilent Hill 2remake with a 35, Gematsureports. For reference, all Famitsu ratings are derived from a total of four individual 1–10 scores, meaning both of these upcoming games received near-perfect ratings from a quartet of reviewers each.
9, 9, 10, 9
37/40
7, 8, 7, 7
29/40
8, 9, 9, 9
35/40
7, 7, 8, 7
In terms of the reviews' specifics, Famitsu praisedMetaphor: ReFantaziofor itsPersona-like combat system, which also borrows the Press Turn mechanic from theShin Megami Tenseiseries, allowing players to both gain and lose turns based on their actions in battle. The magazine’s reviewers were also impressed with the game’s overall volume of content, estimating that the average playthrough will be between 80 and 100 hours long.
Meanwhile, theSilent Hill 2remake was praised for its atmosphere and world design that manages to be both rooted in reality and deeply unsettling. Famitsu’s reviewers also enjoyed the game’s modernized visuals and voice acting. In terms of theSilent Hill 2remake’s length, they estimated that the first run through the game will take between 16 and 18 hours. The first October 2024 issue of Famitsu also includes reviews ofMetro Quester: OsakaandTouhou Genso Wanderer: Foresight, both of which have been awarded a rating of 29.
Metaphor: ReFantazioand theSilent Hill 2remake are far from the only highly anticipated games slated to release over the course of this month.Call of Duty: Black Ops 6is scheduled to debut on October 25, and will be followed byDragon Age: The Veilguardsix days later. Meanwhile,Dragon Ball: Sparking ZeroandSonic x Shadow Generationsare planned to launch on the 11th and 25th of the month, respectively, whereas the Switch-exclusiveSuper Mario Party Jamboreewill hit the market on the 17th.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
WHERE TO PLAY
From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince.Control your destiny, face your fears, and awaken magical Archetype powers that lie dormant in your heart. By awakening to an Archetype, you will unlock the power to channel and combine the abilities of unique job classes. Strengthen your bonds and build your party to take down powerful foes and discover the kingdom’s true nature.
