Atlus’ Metaphor: ReFantazio was initially inspired by classic fantasy like Lords of the Rings, but the developer “threw out” this research to focus on a more original world.
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“At the very beginning of the development of Metaphor: ReFantazio, we looked into traditional fantasy culture,” said Hashino, such as Tolkien and Lords of the Rings.
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“Taken as a straightforward fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio is hard to beat, as Atlus expertly merges nostalgia and modernity.
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Speaking on the Official Xbox Podcast, director Katsura Hashino discussed the influence of traditional fantasy and how that ultimately hindered the creativity of the development team.