The spiritual successor to Atlus' 'Persona' series isn't subtle, but hits like a sledgehammer just when we need it most

Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus brand-new JRPG, has one key advantage over Persona 5 and the whole Persona series that makes it the JRPG of the year.

Metaphor: ReFantazio clearly draws significant inspiration from both Persona and Shin Megami Tensei in its core gameplay. It incorporates Persona's calendar system, introduces its own take on Social Links and Social Stats with the Followers and Royal Virtues mechanics, and adopts the Press Turn combat system from Shin Megami Tensei.

Metaphor: ReFantazio will feel familiar to Persona fans, but it stands out thanks to its politically-charged story and fantasy setting.

So you can say goodbye to the schools, clubs and shopping malls of modern-day Japan and hello to something far more fantastical, as Metaphor: Refantazio comes to PlayStation, Xbox and PC. The game takes place in more of a medieval fantasy setting compared to Persona,

To determine how long is left for you to complete the game, look no further than the in-game calendar. Metaphor: ReFantazio starts on June 2 with the story finale taking place on October 27, also called "Day of the Hero" on the calendar.