If you were to call Atlus' upcoming game Metaphor: ReFantazio "Persona with elves," you wouldn't be too far off the mark. Being compared to such well-regarded and beloved games is far from a bad thing, since its modern entries – namely Persona 3, 4, and 5 (and their various versions) – are widely considered to be some of the best RPGs around. However, Metaphor: ReFantazio is far from being a high schooler in wizard's clothing, and it has several qualities that will help it stand on its own.
Few things in this world will get me on an RPG's bandwagon faster than the words "job system," which, in Metaphor's case, comes via archetypes. Recently, I got some extended hands-on time with Metaphor, and this particular twist on the genre may just end up being my favorite part of the game.
