How Metahpor: Refantazio Saved Basilio #metaphorrefantazio

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Metaphor: ReFantazio
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Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024)
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Final party members often feel underutilized in JRPGs, but Metaphor: ReFantazio flips the script by introducing its final party member earlier in the story. In this video essay, we explore how this decision deepens character development, strengthens party dynamics, and ensures every member feels meaningful to the journey.



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