Here’s why Atlus’s fantasy RPG is our choice for game of the year.

It poses countless questions to its players, all while admitting the answers might not be simple or absolute.

By the time the game comes to a close, the answer is a resounding yes.

Antagonist Louis looks out into a smoke-filled sky.

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Living in fear and giving into hatred is easy, Metaphor reminds us.

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It is remaining hopeful and caring that takes strength.

It’s an almost intangible and indescribable quality, but one that Metaphor undoubtedly possesses.

Its music is similarly complex and juxtaposing, as it bounds between angelic choirs to frenzied chanting.

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Regardless of when Metaphor: ReFantazio was released, it would remain an exceptional title.

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