SEGA released today (8th) relevant information about the new RPG “Metaphorical Fantasy: ReFantazio” produced by STUDIO ZERO, a subsidiary of ATLUS, and introduced the battle system of this game.
“Quick Battle & Squad Battle” command battle evolution system
The battle in this game uses a system called “Quick Battle & Squad Battle”, allowing players to play dungeon battle style that was not possible in command battles until now. “Quick Battle”, where you directly attack the enemy while moving into the dungeon, and “Squad Battle”, where you fight through command battles You can move freely between the two combat modes.
Fairy Eyes
“Fairy Eyes” is the ability of the companion of the main character, the fairy Galica, which allows her to sense the surrounding situation and understand the danger of the enemy and other information. Knowing the strength of the monsters hiding in the dangerous maze will allow you to properly differentiate your fighting style.
fast fight
“Quick Fight” is a very effective way to fight against enemies that have already been fought and are weaker than us. On the battlefield, you can use actions such as locking, running, and dodging. to explore the maze smoothly.
In addition, the method of attack of “Quick Fight” will be different according to the “prototype” of the player’s equipment.
Team battle
The enemies displayed in yellow and red under Galica’s Fairy Eyes ability represent monsters that are dangerous to the protagonist and his party. If you use “Quick Battle” to deal with strong enemies, you will not be able to compete with them, so you have to use the command battle “Squad Battle” to deal with it.
In addition, by first attacking the enemy with “Quick Fight” to make the enemy fall into a coma state, you can enter the command battle mode where the position of the battle is favorable to us.
command battle
In the boss battle of this game, the team can have up to 4 members. The number of members that can join the team will increase to up to 7 as the story progresses, so different teams can be created using each character’s personality. In a general command battle, players have to choose the action from multiple commands, but in this game, commands can be selected with one click, so the rhythm of the battle is very smooth.
During the command battle, the main character and his party can “change” through the “prototype” awakening.
“Prototypes” have their own special power “skills”, and equipping “prototypes” with “skills” that attack the enemy’s weaknesses can turn the battle in our favor.
At the same time, different “prototypes” have very rich characteristics, and there are also situations where they are good at, not good at, beneficial and unbalanced. In command battles, forming a team is the best way to conquer the dungeon In addition, in command battles, you can also decide whether to pass the order of actions to the next member, the replacing front and back queues, and temporarily replacing team members. It tests the player’s ability to see the battle situation clearly and use different tactics.
In addition, this game also deliberately increases the difficulty of the battle This is a special design to allow players to fully experience the tension of thoughtful choices in command battles and gain a greater sense of achievement when they win the battle. However, the difficulty level in the game can be changed at any time, and it also provides a number of convenient features to help combat, so that players can play the game in a way that suits their own playing style. .
A maze full of powerful enemies
A labyrinth that lures travelers to their deaths
On the way to become the new king, the protagonist and his party will encounter many dangerous mazes. Although the maze has strong enemies and various ways to prevent players from reaching their destination, there are also high-priced treasures and powerful weapons, which naturally have a value that makes people challenge to him whatever the danger.
There are two types of dungeons in this game, including the “main dungeon” that must be challenged to advance the plot, and the “sub dungeon” that can be challenged his actions, etc. There are a lot of them too.
Awaken the “archetype” of the heroic figure hidden in your heart and fight
When the main character and his group face their own insecurities, form bonds with their followers, and establish trusting relationships, the power that represents the image of the hero – the “archetype” – to awaken. After the “Prototype” is awakened, the main character and his party “switch” to the equipped “Prototype” position during command battles.
“Prototypes” are very diverse, each with different capabilities and characteristics. There are several “prototypes” from “Explorers” who can basically engage in all-out combat, “Magicians” who can reliably attack enemy weaknesses with offensive magic, to “Thieves” who are good at robbery , etc. What “prototype” to wake up, how to create a team, etc., the game is full of elements that allow players to think carefully about how to create a powerful team.
Team creation & “Prototype”.
Team building
The cast members who work with the main character have different personalities. According to the archetypes of the team members, as well as the mix between the members, the strategic content of the command battle will be greatly affected.
“Prototype” group.
After team members awaken a new “Prototype”, they can freely equip the awakened “Prototype”. As long as you study the capabilities of the fortress and the enemy and equip a “prototype” that is appropriate for the current situation, even the stronger enemies will be able to compete with them.
The connection with “followers” becomes a strength
Create links and gain followers
The main character meets all kinds of people on his journey. Among these people, some people can be “followers” who support the protagonist by forming connections and deepening relationships with the protagonist. By deepening the connection with followers not only awakens the “archetype”, but also acquires different abilities. Therefore, communication with followers is also an important element in travel.
fan story
Communicating with fans will open up the fans’ side of stories, allowing you to get to know the content of the story in greater depth.
Fans have different stories and backgrounds In addition to the main story in this game, promoting fan stories is also a great charm. It is entirely up to the player to decide which follower to contact first. This greatly affects how travel is played, team development, and story experiences.
“Metaphorical Fantasy: ReFantazio” is scheduled to be released simultaneously on Xbox Series X | S, Windows, PS5, PS4, and Steam on October 11, 2024.
