Metaphor ReFantazio Demo Is Twice the Size of Some Full Games, and We Can’t Tell if It’s a Good Thing
Metaphor ReFantazio, an RPG from the makers of Persona, has Xbox players disgruntled with the file size of its playable demo compared to the PS5.
- Metaphor ReFantazio is an upcoming RPG from Studio Zero and Atlus, whose previous work on Persona is expected to elevate the game's visual and narrative quality.
- Set in a new world called Euchronia, the game blends complex narrative themes with RPG elements in a title that holds a lot of potential.
- The massive file size for its playable demo on Xbox has reignited a recurring complaint that players have had with Microsoft's console.
An upcoming RPG from the makers of Persona is in the news for the staggering file size of its playable demo. From the stables of developer Studio Zero and publisher Atlus, Metaphor ReFantazio brings the best of Atlus’ past work on the highly successful Persona franchise to a brand-new adventure that has fans very excited for its October 2024 release.
It is a title that Studio Zero has pinned its hopes on considering that it is the first original game it has created since it was formed by Persona director Katsura Hashino in 2016.
Familiar Mechanics in an Exciting New World
Bringing the best elements from Atlus’ past titles to the table, such as stylish turn-based combat, a massive world to explore with its own calendar system, and a compelling cast of characters to interact with, Metaphor ReFantazio is shaping up to be a fine addition to the RPG genre with a story that is sure to tug at the heartstrings of its players while providing the scope for some excellent visuals and narrative beats.
Set in the kingdom of Euchronia that acts as a medieval mirror image of the modern world, Metaphor ReFantazio follows the story of a protagonist who is forced to deal with his own ostracization even as he aims to redeem the kingdom following the assassination of its king.
A Massive File Size for a Small Chunk of Metaphor ReFantazio Raises Eyebrows
While players are certainly excited to dive into Euchronia’s intriguing world, a playable demo for the game has many Xbox fans complaining about a problem that has plagued them for a long time with no remedy in sight.
The post below showcases how the playable demo for the game comes in at a whopping 60GB on Xbox, a file size that could contain a full game in most cases.
Xbox players are understandably annoyed by the demo’s size, as highlighted by the following response to the post.
It is a situation that is especially irksome to Xbox fans, considering how the same demo for PlayStation is at a modest 24GB.
Others were quick to point out that this has been a recurring issue for the Xbox and is something that Microsoft has not managed to fix despite repeated complaints.
While the chagrin of Xbox players hoping to give the demo of Metaphor ReFantazio a go is certainly understandable, Studio Zero will hope that their annoyance is soon forgotten when the full game comes out in October, bringing an adventure that carries a lot of potential to their libraries.
