Studio ZeroOnline Betting217;s Metaphor: ReFantazio and Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake both launch next week. While the former’s review embargo is unknown (the latter is allegedly on October 4th), both have already received their first reviews from Famitsu.
Silent Hill 2 received a 35 out of 40 and takes 16 to 18 hours to clear, lining up with the developer’s estimate for an average playthrough. It received praise for its visuals, atmosphere, characterization, and puzzles. Meanwhile, Metaphor: ReFantazio received a 37 out of 40, with reviews describing its feeling as “almost the same as the Persona series.”
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