Summary
It may come as a surprise to some considering the success ofPersona 5, but according to a post onAtlus' Japanese site(machine-translated by Google), Metaphor: ReFantazio has surpassed 1 million sales, which has the dual effect of making it the studio’s fastest-selling game of all time (thanks,PCGamer).
This is evidenced by the fact that Persona 3 Reload waspreviously Atlus' fastest-selling gameafter selling over 1 million copies in its first week. As I understand it, a week is a longer period than a day, so Metaphor: ReFantazio now leads the pack. Atlus hasn’t officially called it the studio’s fastest-selling game yet, but it looks to be the case considering the data we have.
A Blinding Success
As is tradition, the studio enlisted artist Shigenori Soejima to create an image to celebrate this feat. The picture (above) features Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Gallica, the game’s de facto mascot.
According toSteamDB data, Metaphor: ReFantazio also has the highest concurrent player count of any Atlus game on Steam. Metaphor’s current peak player count is 49,740 higher than that of Persona 5 Royal (35,474) and Persona 3 Reload (45,005). We’re still in the midst of a work day for a lot of the world, so Metaphor: ReFantazio’s peak will likely continue to climb in the coming hours.
In addition to these exciting numbers, Metaphor: ReFantazio is officially a critical darling, holding a score of 93 onMetacriticand 92 onOpenCritic. This score means Metaphor is among the best-reviewed games of the year, alongside Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth.
In ourperfect review of Metaphor, executive editor Meg Pelliccio says Metaphor takes what’s great about Persona and “refines it, and throws that powder into an exciting fantasy setting with incredible lore, well-developed characters, and a fresh new battle system.”
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.
