Metaphor: ReFantazio
PC · 2024
About this game
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a role-playing game with a gothic-fantasy aesthetic that combines traditional turn-based combat with streamlined social simulation mechanics.
While it shares structural similarities with previous Atlus games like Persona and Shin Megami Tensei , it introduces new gameplay systems and design improvements that emphasize both strategic flexibility and narrative immersion.
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The game is set in the Kingdom of Euchronia, a politically unstable realm where players take on the role of a young man unexpectedly drawn into a magical election to determine the nation’s next ruler.
The passage of time is central to gameplay, using a calendar system that divides each day into segments.
Players must carefully manage how they spend their time—balancing dungeon exploration, social activities, and story progression.
Unlike earlier Atlus titles, Metaphor reduces downtime and filler, resulting in a more focused pacing aligned with the urgency of the game's events.
A refined version of the Persona series’ social systems appears in the form of Bond and Royal Virtue mechanics.
These track relationships and personal growth with greater transparency, allowing players to make informed choices about how and when to level up specific attributes.
These systems reinforce the central theme of building trust and unity, as players connect with a diverse cast of characters across various regions and social backgrounds.
Combat is turn-based and deeply strategic, drawing on the press-turn system known from Shin Megami Tensei .
Players and enemies gain additional actions by exploiting elemental weaknesses, rewarding careful planning and adaptability.
The game's standout feature is the Archetype system—a flexible job system where characters can adopt various roles and retain skills across multiple classes.
Archetypes can be mixed within the party to unlock powerful Synthesis attacks, which consume multiple turn icons to execute high-impact moves or special support abilities.
About PC
PC gaming spans over four decades, from early DOS titles to today's massive Steam and digital-storefront libraries. Because "PC" covers everything from 1990s CD-ROM releases to current AAA titles, it's the single largest platform by game count on Gamevaro. For collectors, PC gaming splits into two very different worlds: physical big-box releases from the 1990s and 2000s (increasingly collectible, especially complete-in-box with original manuals and inserts) and the modern digital library, which Gamevaro tracks for portfolio and spending purposes even though it has no resale market.
Gamevaro tracks Metaphor: ReFantazio for PC with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €69.99 |
| 2026-08-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €60.58 |
| 2026-07-03 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €27.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €69.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €60.38 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Metaphor: ReFantazio, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PC titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Metaphor: ReFantazio worth?
Metaphor: ReFantazio for PC is currently worth €69.99 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Metaphor: ReFantazio rare?
Metaphor: ReFantazio has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PC titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Metaphor: ReFantazio?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Metaphor: ReFantazio worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Metaphor: ReFantazio is currently worth €69.99 loose, versus €60.58 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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