The sun-drenched streets of Brilehaven are alive with the sea breeze and the hum of heated debate over who will be the next king of Euchronia. The nobility are preparing for a grand feast hosted by Count Louis Guiabern, the runner-up to the throne. And I am going to stop him.

Turn a few things around, and this scenario in Metaphor: ReFantazio could just as easily be a quest for the Phantom Thieves in Persona 5. That's hardly a surprise; Atlus' latest RPG proudly hails from the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5, with plenty of shared DNA and themes between the two franchises.

While the similarities make this a natural choice for Persona fans, it’s the differences between the two that allow Metaphor: ReFantazio to thrive. It’s undoubtedly good enough to carve out a niche for itself as a must-play even if you’ve never tried an Atlus title before, and it’s innovative enough to hopefully be the first entry in a new, blossoming franchise.

Like most medieval tales, ReFantazio’s story begins with a good old-fashioned regicide and moves quickly from there. Boot up the game and you’ll find murder, magic, betrayal, and even some necromancy before you’ve even finished the first month.