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Metaphor: ReFantazio's Lord of the Rings influence thrown out as originality "defines" Atlus, says director

Atlus' Metaphor: ReFantazio was initially inspired by classic fantasy like Lords of the Rings, but the developer "threw…

Atlus' Metaphor: ReFantazio was initially inspired by classic fantasy like Lords of the Rings, but the developer "threw out" this research to focus on a more original world. Speaking on the Official Xbox Podcast, director Katsura Hashino discussed the influence of traditional fantasy and how that ultimately hindered the creativity of the development team. If its lofty thematic goals of ending prejudice and overcoming society's collective melancholia are too idealistic, perhaps that's actually the sort of positivity and hope we need right now," reads Eurogamer's Metaphor: ReFantazio review.

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