Summary

  • The first reviews for Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Silent Hill 2 remake have been published by Japanese magazine Famitsu.
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio scored 37, while the Silent Hill 2 remake was awarded a 35/40 rating.
  • Famitsu estimates that Metaphor and SH2 will take approximately 90 and 17 hours to complete, respectively.

The first reviews for Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Silent Hill 2 remake are out, courtesy of Famitsu, and they are great. Metaphor: ReFantazio got particularly close to landing a perfect score from the Japanese magazine, suggesting that the October 2024 game will be a true treat for JRPG fans.

As is customary for the beginning of quarter four, October 2024 is absolutely stacked with high-profile video game releases. Some of the most highly anticipated titles from this upcoming group are the Silent Hill 2 remake and Metaphor: ReFantazio, which are scheduled to debut on the 8th and 11th of the month, respectively.

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First Metaphor: ReFantazio and Silent Hill 2 Remake Reviews Are Promising

And while the international review embargoes for these games have yet to be lifted, the latest weekly issue of Famitsu does include reviews of them both. Specifically, the Japanese magazine gave Metaphor: ReFantazio a score of 37, while rating the Silent Hill 2 remake with a 35, Gematsu reports. For reference, all Famitsu ratings are derived from a total of four individual 1–10 scores, meaning both of these upcoming games received near-perfect ratings from a quartet of reviewers each.

Famitsu Weekly Review Scores for October 2, 2024

Game

Individual Scores

Total

Metaphor: ReFantazio

9, 9, 10, 9

37/40

Metro Quester: Osaka

7, 8, 7, 7

29/40

Silent Hill 2

8, 9, 9, 9

35/40

Touhou Genso Wanderer: Foresight

7, 7, 8, 7

29/40

In terms of the reviews' specifics, Famitsu praised Metaphor: ReFantazio for its Persona-like combat system, which also borrows the Press Turn mechanic from the Shin Megami Tensei series, allowing players to both gain and lose turns based on their actions in battle. The magazine's reviewers were also impressed with the game's overall volume of content, estimating that the average playthrough will be between 80 and 100 hours long.

Meanwhile, the Silent Hill 2 remake was praised for its atmosphere and world design that manages to be both rooted in reality and deeply unsettling. Famitsu's reviewers also enjoyed the game's modernized visuals and voice acting. In terms of the Silent Hill 2 remake's length, they estimated that the first run through the game will take between 16 and 18 hours. The first October 2024 issue of Famitsu also includes reviews of Metro Quester: Osaka and Touhou Genso Wanderer: Foresight, both of which have been awarded a rating of 29.

Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Silent Hill 2 remake are far from the only highly anticipated games slated to release over the course of this month. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is scheduled to debut on October 25, and will be followed by Dragon Age: The Veilguard six days later. Meanwhile, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero and Sonic x Shadow Generations are planned to launch on the 11th and 25th of the month, respectively, whereas the Switch-exclusive Super Mario Party Jamboree will hit the market on the 17th.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio
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RPG
JRPG
Action
Adventure
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Top Critic Avg: 93 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
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Released
October 11, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Studio Zero
Publisher(s)
Atlus
Engine
GFD
Number of Players
1
Steam Deck Compatibility
Playable
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DIGITAL
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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.

Genre(s)
RPG, JRPG, Action, Adventure
Fighting a battle in the Regalith Grand Cathedral dungeon in Metaphor ReFantazio