Metaphor: ReFantazio will really feel very acquainted to followers of ATLUS video games through the years, because it affords the identical calendar system, life-sim mechanics, and turn-based fight that we all know and love. This naturally means you may anticipate a forged of celebration members to get to know all through the journey.
If we exclude the participant character, Metaphor has seven celebration members in whole. Every of those characters leaves a mark on the participant all through the journey, particularly should you take the time to work by way of and lift every of their bonds.
Nevertheless, the query stays: In a reputation contest, which of those celebration members comes out on prime? Nicely, from our subjective and biased viewpoint, we intend to provide our take.
Spoilers: We’re going to be revealing main plot factors, so if you wish to see these play out for youself, then you definately’d higher bounce!
7
Grius
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First Met |
In the course of the battle towards the Human at Northern Border Fort |
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Standout Second |
The assassination try on Louis |
If you wish to depart a long-lasting impression as a personality in a JRPG character, then the perfect factor you are able to do is kick the bucket, and Grius would not waste a lot time earlier than doing simply that.
Grius is just with the celebration for a brief period of time, as you will barely be settled in Grand Trad earlier than the gruff Scotsman bites the mud by Louis’ hand.
But, regardless of solely being round for the opening hours, Griu’s dying is a pivotal second the place you really mourn the lack of the grumpy previous sod.
Fortunately, you do get to hold on the Mage lineage with out him, however the ripple results of his passing, like taking good care of Maria and such, solely add to his legacy.
However in the end, as he is so briefly concerned, it could be unfair to place him forward of the established celebration members.
6
Hulkenberg
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First Met |
When first getting into the Grand Regalith Cathedral |
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Standout Second |
Reaching the next state of being by consuming Dragon Tear Fruit |
I simply wish to level out that all the celebration members in Metaphor have their moments, and none of them are inherently dangerous as characters. Nevertheless, of all these listed, Hulkenberg is the one which flirts with that label essentially the most.
Hulkenberg is a fairly one-note character. A robust feminine knight with a thirst for battle, a thoughts of tactical warfare, and a deep fascination in terms of totally different cuisines from throughout the land.
Nevertheless, regardless of attempting to forged her as a hard-as-nails warrior with a hidden comfortable aspect, she comes throughout as a one-dimensional particular person used as ‘the straight man’ to ship extra severe plot beats, and lacks actual star energy or standout moments.
Successfully, she is Metaphor’s obscure imitation of a personality like Lae’zel from Baldur’s Gate 3, however in the long run, Hulkenberg lacks the depth to carry a candle to characters like her.
5
Strohl
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First Met |
On the Recruitment Heart earlier than leaving for the Northern Border Fort |
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Standout Second |
Robust-arming Lord Hydran into housing the previous residents of Halia |
It is onerous to try to cut up Strohl and Hulkenberg in reality, as they are not all that totally different. They’re each daring and courageous people with a eager sense of justice, and so they each had very ‘well-to-do’ upbringings. However in the long run, we predict Strohl edges it.
Primarily as a result of they’re a driving drive inside the group, usually taking the initiative and proposing daring plans to assist the participant ascend to the throne.
To not point out, they’ve a way more compelling Bond storyline, and so they have a couple of extra layers than Hulkenberg, as Strohl is not afraid to point out his true feelings.
Ultimately, he is just a little too center of the street when it comes to character design to ever get near the remainder of the pack, however all in all, he is an amazing companion to have by your aspect.
4
Eupha
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First Met |
At The Dragon Temple, in the course of the Virga Islands Operation |
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Standout Second |
Defeating and capturing the Dragon God |
In a world full of assorted fictitious creeds and cultures, you can simply argue that the Mustari are simply essentially the most attention-grabbing of the tons, with previous world, tribal beliefs that problem the established norms of Sanctism. And on the coronary heart of all of it, you’ve their priestess, Eupha.
You’ll have thought for all of the world that Edeni would function Virga Island’s companion at first, however when the participant reaches the dreaded Dragon Temple, you get to see simply how attention-grabbing Eupha and, by extension, the Mustari individuals are.
Her background is attention-grabbing, however even she herself is a enjoyable character to get to know as you successfully indoctrinate her into the world outdoors of her archipelago bubble.
She’s an harmless, caring, and clever particular person, however equally a strong ally who can fend for herself, making her a superb celebration member inside this stacked roster.
3
Basilio
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First Met |
On the Nightprowler earlier than heading to Louis Skyrunner |
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Standout Second |
Defending the harmless Sanctists on the Opera Home |
It’d shock some that I embrace Basilio within the prime three, particularly contemplating that he would not be a part of your celebration till the sport is all however drawing to an in depth. However we bought to know Basilio loads nicely earlier than that, which virtually led to me fist-pumping when he determined to hitch the group’s ranks.
It is solely honest that we additionally point out Fidelio’s influence, as these two actually come collectively as a double act, and their relationship actually serves because the core purpose why Basilio is so lovable.
At their core, they’re Louis’ henchmen, and initially, they act as such to the letter, however over time, we get to know the softer aspect of every character and their true desires and needs.
Which, after all, results in the heartbreaking conclusion of our time in Alterbury Heights, and solely cements our burning hatred for Louis.
Plus, Basilio and Fidelio’s respective voice actors give an unbelievable efficiency all through, bringing some Scouse illustration to the gaming medium, which is one thing we are able to all get behind.
2
Junah
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First Met |
At Grand Trad when the Event of Kings is introduced |
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Standout Second |
Her efficiency in the course of the Relic ceremony on the Opera Home |
It would not be an ATLUS recreation with no putting blonde bombshell, now wouldn’t it? This recreation’s iteration of this comes within the type of Junah, a companion of Louis and the nation’s songbird.
As an Irishman, I did wrestle to get previous the atrocious accent, however should you can put that to 1 aspect, you’ll get to know a personality who’s greater than only a fairly face with a superb set of pipes.
She’s a firecracker who strikes to the beat of her personal drum; she has a secret previous that slowly reveals itself over the course of the journey, which is nothing in need of charming, and thru her Bond storyline, you get to see that she’s as altruistic as they arrive, even when she’s not that eager on flaunting it.
She’ll all the time hold you guessing, and assure a flamboyant efficiency, whether or not in battle or not. Which is, in a nutshell, why she’s a standout character.
1
Heismay
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First Met |
Inside the Sandworm Cave throughout his Bounty Mission |
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Standout Second |
His heart-to-heart with Woman Joanna |
Maybe this comes from my very own private bias, however I am unable to assist however love Heismay. Perhaps it is the Alan Rickman-esque tone with which he speaks. Maybe it is how cool the Eugeif individuals look, or maybe it is the truth that he is virtually a ninja.
There’s quite a bit to like, however I feel in the long run, it comes all the way down to the darkish nature of their storyline, and the way they boldly shoulder their shortcomings, their baggage and their hardships and forge a path ahead anyway.
Their Bond storyline is riveting as they attempt to make peace with their son’s dying, and their involvement within the battle towards Joanna in Kriegante Citadel is transferring.
And but, even with all of the seriousness of their narrative, they’re nonetheless heat and likable, while not having to be goofy like Hulkenberg or Strohl to evoke this sense.
He is the character I need just a little vinyl determine of extra so than another, and I feel that speaks volumes. For me, Heismay is the decide of the bunch by a long way.
