Metaphor: ReFantazio is a role-playing game (RPG) that is packed with details and activities that can be overwhelming for some players when they first start expanding. Even in the early hours of the game, there are aspects of the game that may not be completely clear to players.
The gaming experience and exploration are usually rewarding, as the game systems are robust regardless of the choices you make along the way. However, these basic tips for beginners are designed to help players prepare and start off. Some of these tips may be simple, while others may be more complex, but none of them are mandatory to know. However, we hope that all of them are useful.
Save money until Idlesday
The first tip is to save money in the game until you reach Idlesday, where the opportunity to buy equipment at a lower cost arises. At the beginning of the game, you may constantly feel short on funds and not be able to buy everything you need for your team, but when the first Idlesday arrives after the opening of Grand Trad stores, you will be informed that the optimal time to buy is now because stores, and even guides, offer discounts on this day.
The problem is that the game only informs you of this a few days before Idlesday, so if you need to make some important purchases before that, it’s okay. However, to reduce the high costs, it is strongly advised to wait until Idlesday to take advantage of the discounts.
Activate Purification Feature as Soon as Possible
In the game, players can unlock the Purification feature as soon as possible, which is a service offered by the church to enhance weapons or armor that have the “purifiable” quality. The purification process requires Essential Water and rare equipment identified to be purifiable in the game’s list. Sanctifex will purify these items to improve their properties and increase their power.
The only condition for performing the purification process is that the player’s Wisdom attribute reaches the second rank, known as “Informed”. This condition is easy to achieve, as it only requires four actions based on wisdom, so it is recommended that these actions be a priority for players at the beginning.
Store Magical Energy Restoration Items and Elemental-Attack Items
There are two types of consumable items that players should focus on in the game: Magla Pills (and later, advanced versions) and items used to launch elemental attacks on enemies.
Magla Pills are items used to restore magical energy (MP), and they are relatively rare, not available in all stores, but can be found in many of them and also from some wandering traders.
As for items used to launch elemental attacks based on natural elements (such as fire or ice), the main source for them is the Gloamhall store in Grand Trad.
The advice regarding these two types of items has been merged because managing the MP can be difficult at the beginning of the game. When magical energy runs out from characters specialized in magic, it becomes difficult to face certain enemies.
Elemental attack items do not restore HP (health points), but they can help reduce the consumption of MP when using magical spells. In long dungeons like Regalith Grand Cathedral, the game becomes easier if you have these items.
Diversify Classes (but not too much)
Players should work towards developing more than one Archetype (character type or class) during battles, even if they have access to only a few of them at the beginning. The initial classes like Seeker, Warrior, Knight, Mage, and Healer will be useful in advancing the game as they provide rewards and progress in character levels and ranks.
It is important to level up these classes to reach higher tiers like Adept-tier classes. But the advice here is not to focus too much on developing many classes at the same time because it can take hours. Over time, you will receive items specific to Hero that can be used to gain EXP (experience points) directly for one of the classes you choose, making class development easier.
In conclusion: it is good to diversify class development, but it is important not to focus too much on developing too many of them at once to avoid wasting time, especially with tools available to speed up the process later on.
Do Not Underestimate The Memorandum
The Memorandum is an important tool for fans of the storyline of Metaphor: ReFantazio. Since the game contains a rich and complex story, this tool serves as an encyclopedia or dictionary, recording details about nature, magic, history, characters, and culture in the game world. It quickly fills up as you progress in the game.
The Memorandum is not just simple texts, but a comprehensive guide to understanding many aspects of the game world. It can provide new and interesting insights about different elements in the game. While it does not cover everything (as other clues may cover aspects of gameplay), it is a valuable tool for a deeper understanding of the story.
Adjust Dialogue to Automatic Mode or Display All at Once
The final tip relates to how to control the display of dialogues in the Metaphor: ReFantazio game. When dialogue options appear, these options are not displayed until the character’s text is finished, which can lead to accidentally choosing the first option if you press the confirm button before all options are fully shown.
To avoid this mistake, you can adjust the game settings so that it automatically moves on to the next text after the dialogue is finished, and the game will not continue until you make your choice. If you prefer manual control over displaying texts, you can go to the settings menu and activate the option to display dialogues all at once so that the text is shown in full at once, rather than gradually.
This tip is not crucial necessarily, but it helps avoid unintended mistakes during dialogue choices in the game, which can be annoying when trying to follow the story.
