Finished demo yesterday. Started over from beginning on PS5 after playing first 2 hours on ROG Ally. I think it took me 6-7 hours to beat it. Didn't notice any major performance issues on PS5. As for the game itself, I really loved what I played from the demo. It's like a typical Atlus game, but at the same time very different from any other Atlus game (for the most part due to fantasy setting that hasn't been used in Atlus games in the past). I expect some reviewers might not like the fact that it reuses basically all Persona 5 mechanics, but I'm all for it. The Press Turn system being used in combat is a perfect addition. This was my main wishful thinking for Persona 6, but Metaphor did it first. It's also a bit interesting that this is one of the few Atlus games where all party members are equal, and you don't get game over by MC getting killed by random crit. The last Atlus game I played that had similar approach was SH2. When the game was announced, I had some concerns regarding action elements in battle, but they play perfectly in the demo and I liked them immediately. Pre-ordered deluxe after completing the demo. Can't wait to play the full game.

P.S. I just couldn't get rid of the thoughts that this game is a perfect example of what modern Final Fantasy games could have been in terms of combat. There is no need to copy Persona mechanics, but Metaphor shows how a big turn-based fantasy JRPG can be done in modern days.

It's just the press turn system SMT has used since 2003 but yes it's great.

That's exactly what I meant. Press Turn is just a better system than Persona's One More IMO. Especially given how they broke One More in P5R completely

Anyone else have this demo fail to hook them? I'm rather disappointed that I'm not itching to play more

Even with tech issues this is the best demo i have ever played (in my opinion of course).

Famtisu gave it [37/40] (9/9/10/9). This is 2pts below Persona 5, matching Personal 5 Royal. Second highest review score of 2024, with FFVIIReBirth being the only game to have recieved higher [38/40]. (Zelda and Astro got [36/40].) Looks like we have another GotY nominee.

I was a little let down it takes so much from Persona. I like Persona a lot. Just I wanted something different than SMT/Persona from Atlus. Still enjoyed the demo and was excited to play it. In fact it got me to pop SMTV-V back in. I beat some super bosses like Satan. Demifiend who is now in my party. Did some side quests. Leveled up to 116. Mad a bunch of new fusions. Found all 200 Minmans. If nothing else Metaphor demo inspired me to beat Demifiend on PS5 (already did in Vanilla on Switch) Yeah that fight along with Satan is tough as balls lol.

I'm in love with the soundtrack, maybe Metaphor will have one of the best video game soundtracks ever.

Played 90% of the demo, and stopping now so that I can make a smooth transition for the full game.

Goty for sure. JRPGs are the gift that just keeps on giving. Playing on Hard mode, which in my opinion is the new normal mode in the modern era. Doesn't feel too challenging, but it taxes my funds a bit more, making for a more complete game.