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To save a cursed prince, join a kingdom-wide race for the crown, explore dungeons, and customize a party for turn-based battles.
Released 10 Oct 2024
Run for the Throne
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After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
Developed by ATLUS · Published by SEGA
After the king is assassinated, a public contest will decide who rules the divided kingdom. You play a traveler drawn into the race for the throne while pursuing a way to save a cursed prince.
Explore towns and dungeons, take on quests, and fight monsters with a mix of real-time encounters and turn-based battles. Equip party members with different Archetypes, combine inherited skills, and exploit enemy weaknesses to gain an advantage.
The journey follows a calendar, with deadlines shaping when you can tackle missions and other activities. Spend time strengthening bonds with companions and improving personal virtues, while traveling between destinations and building support for your campaign.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise the story and its cast, the flexible class-building and tactical battles, and the distinctive art direction and soundtrack. Some also enjoy developing bonds with companions and following their personal stories. Criticism recurs around repetitive dungeons, a long or slow late game, and grinding to unlock or develop Archetypes; opinions on the story and combat vary.
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Brace yourself for the next evolution of fantasy JRPG with Metaphor: ReFantazio, available now. Winner of 50+ awards, with a free demo that carries save-data to the full game. Enter the royal tournament to fight for the throne and for the future. Control your destiny, face your fears and awaken magical “Archetype” powers that lie dormant in your heart. Team up with a compelling cast of characters and embark on an immersive journey that promises hours of captivating exploration, dynamic turn-based with a blend of real-time combat, and exhilarating discovery.
Key Features:
- ATLUS' Newest Fantasy JRPG: A mysterious & exciting story unfolds in a world where people must fight their own anxiety. Join the high-stakes Royal Tournament that promises hours of captivating exploration and discovery.
- Award-winning Art Direction: Ride your “gauntlet runner” to faraway dungeons & towns across an expansive world. Discover beautiful landscapes accompanied by captivating music, immersive UI, & anime cutscenes.
- Innovative Battle System: An exhilarating turn-based combat system with a blend of real time action. Party customization through "Archetype" powers provides the freedom to personalize your adventures.
- Time Management System: Go on quests, dungeon dive, & hunt for treasures by day. Strengthen relationships, build bonds, & increase virtues by night. Choose your actions wisely, time management is key to achieving your goal.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 44 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 8 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 92/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
