Metaphor: ReFantazio, the new JRPG made by the Persona team, is already a million seller and has received widespread critical acclaim, too. On Wccftech, Kai Tatsumoto rated it 9 out of 10:
No matter how much I engaged with the core fundamentals of Metaphor: ReFantazio, I couldn’t escape the feeling that this was largely Persona 6 by another name rather than some new IP that could stand on its own merits. That isn’t to say that Hashino’s team hasn’t created another stylish JRPG with broad appeal, but the premise that Metaphor: ReFantazio is a brand-new fantasy is dead. If the Persona series left you wanting more, Metaphor: ReFantazio certainly is a tale worth experiencing for yourself. Those who harbor an innate distaste for the social systems and time limits of modern Persona titles will find no solace here, but those who are willing to embrace what very well could be the sixth Persona title in all but name alone will experience one of the most stylish Japanese roleplaying games of 2024.
However, Atlus games have never exactly stood out for their visuals, and this one is no exception. If you’re playing it on a 4K display, chances are you will have noticed some really low resolution textures. Luckily, a PC modder has already uploaded a texture improvement mod on Nexus. As you can see in these comparisons, the difference is absolutely massive. According to the modder, some of the original textures were only 128×128 or 256×256.
The mod overhauls Metaphor: ReFantazio textures across all zones, NPCs, monsters, and DLC outfits. However, it is also quite big at 4.4 GB. Not all textures are 4K resolution; as the modder explained, it would have been too costly from a performance point of view. Still, they’re all HD textures and higher, which is a big improvement in visual clarity over the original game.
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