Metaphor: ReFantazio is set to release an official strategy guide on February 28, 2025, now available for preorder at $55. The guide, published by Future Press, promises a comprehensive 592-page hardcover filled with detailed information and vibrant full-color imagery, capturing the unique artistic essence of the game.
In today’s gaming landscape, official strategy guides have become a rarity, making this the first official guide for an Atlus game in several years. Given the game’s popularity and the general demand for Atlus role-playing games, preordering is highly recommended to ensure you secure a copy.
The Metaphor: ReFantazio Strategy Guide includes a plethora of resources for players, making it a perfect collectible for die-hard fans. Highlights of the guide include:
- Archetype Encyclopedia: A thorough examination of all skills, Synthesis attacks, and inheritance options.
- Equipment Catalog: A quick reference for all items and equipment in the game.
- Bestiary: Detailed entries on every enemy, complete with stats, strengths, weaknesses, item drop rates, and more.
- Dialogue Trees: Comprehensive outlines of choice-driven dialogue and actions to optimize character relationships based on player decisions.
- Appendices: For completionists, this section includes a full Memorandum, New Game+ details, an achievements guide, and a build guide to conquer the toughest challenges in Metaphor.
Additionally, the strategy guide includes a poster-sized map of Euchronia that mirrors the in-game map.
In related news, for those looking to purchase the game itself, the physical edition of Metaphor: ReFantazio for PS5 and Xbox Series X is available for $50, down from its original price of $70, making it a perfect gift option as the holiday season approaches.
Future Press’s strategy guides, including their popular series for From Software titles, have seen a resurgence in demand, with recent restocks of coveted volumes. The third volume of their Books of Knowledge series, released in October, covers the expansive Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, while other essential guides for titles like Bloodborne and Dark Souls have also seen reprints to celebrate notable anniversaries. As gamers look forward to upcoming releases, it’s clear that strategy guides are making a strong comeback.
