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In fact, Soejima says the term is a “positive” for him.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio red eyes and hair

“I apologize if this is a really basic answer,” Hashino tells GamesRadar+ via interpreter.

Some are negative about the concept.

I think that’s up to the individual.

Metaphor: ReFantazio anime cutscene screenshot shows Strohl, the protagonist, Gallica, and Hulkenberg looking ahead with shocked expressions.

It’s up to each person to determine what they like and what they want.

For us, we don’t think about JRPGs, we don’t think about RPGs.

We just want to make a fun game.

Count Louis in Metaphor: ReFantazio in an anime cutscene with a dead Human behind him

That’s all we’re trying to do.

you’ve got the option to call this a JRPG if you want."

Soejima was even keener on the term.

Metaphor: ReFantazio�s protagonist looks into the camera with a determined expression.

They’re a Japanese creator giving to the world.

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Strohl, Gallica, the protagonist, and Hulkenberg in a Metaphor: ReFantazio anime cutscene screenshot.

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