If you’re about to jump intoMetaphor: Refantazio, you might be wondering how much time you’ll need to invest in this new fantasy adventure from Atlus. Thedirector himself has said Metaphor is the same length as Persona 5, so you know you’re in for the long haul.

If you’re wondering exactlyhow longwe’ve got a breakdown right here for you based on our team’s personal playthroughs. Whether you want to speed through to see the narrative quickly or you want to mop every last accolade, here’s what you can expect.

Heismay in an animated scene in Metaphor ReFantazio.

How Long Does It Take To Complete Metaphor: ReFantazio?

Youraverage playthrough is likely to take 60-70 hours, though this does depend on the difficulty you choose and your playstyle. Playing on a higher difficulty or taking your time with side content can bump this significantly.

If you want to finish more quickly by playing through on Storyteller difficulty and you’re skipping through cutscenes and optional side content, you can likely complete the game in about50 hours when rushing.

The Magnus brothers in Metaphor ReFantazio.

How Long Does It Take To 100 Percent Metaphor Re:Fantazio?

Earning each and every trophy and achievement is going to take you some time as it requires completing certain content on the hardest difficulty setting, cooking all recipes, reading all books, and finding all Gold Beetles.

Fora completionist playthrough, you’ll easily be looking at 100+ hoursand could go further beyond that depending on your skill level and familiarity with boss strategies (as there are a few bosses, including some optional ones) that are particularly hard without the right setup.

Louis in Metaphor ReFantazio.

When Does Metaphor End?

Metaphor, much like Persona, works on a calendar system. Thegame’s finale happens on October 27, the Day of the Hero.

Ensure you complete all optional content you want to finish before this point.