When Atlus revealed Metaphor ReFantazio as the first original project under its new Studio Zero division, I was licking my chops in anticipation. An all-star team of ex-Persona devs with series director Katsura Hashino at the helm, working on a post-medieval acid fantasy turn-based RPG? Get in me. Having rolled credits after spending just over 80 hours uniting the kingdom of Euchronia, I can confidently assert that Metaphor is so much more than the Persona reskin many feared would materialize and that this bold, beautiful adventure might be Hashino’s finest project yet. Initially, Metaphor ReFantazio has all the telltale signs of a classic succession thriller after Euchronia’s monarch is murdered, promising bloody conflict between its myriad factions - chiefly the crown theocracy, led by his holiness Sanctifex Forden, and the young upcoming military superstar Count Louis. However, just as the threat of civil war palpates, the royal magic wielded by the late king kicks in, forcing the throne’s candidates to lay down their arms (sort of), pick up their picket signs, and start campaigning. If you were looking for an escape from election season, I’m sorry to say this thrilling RPG isn’t it. Continue reading Metaphor ReFantazio review - the crowned prince of turn-based JRPGs MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Metaphor Refantazio release date, Best RPG games, Best JRPGs

From the shimmering sands of Diablo 3’s Caldeum to the bloodstained, defiled churches of Diablo 2’s Rogue Encampment, Sanctuary is easily one of the most macabre, fully-realized worlds I’ve ever encountered in my [redacted] years playing videogames. My black, rotting heart has always found a home on Kurast, the jungle that frames Diablo 2’s third act, and the earthly home of my favorite Prime Evil, Mephisto. As someone who’s always loved the shaman-style aesthetic, Kurast was always equal parts beautiful and twisted, but seeing it reimagined in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred truly took my breath away. Perfectly weaving native iconography with emerald green yet oddly eerie foliage, Diablo 4’s Kurast - and Nahantu as a whole - is my favorite Diablo zone ever made. Continue reading Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred brings back 2’s best zone, then makes it “richer” MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes

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