Considering the ruins of Japan of all places is right below their temple, actually makes sense that the Mustari of all people would take up that practice.
spoilers for Eupha follower rank In the 7th or 8th rank (I forgot) you literally declare your love for her after she declares her love for you, so 😭
And also dont forget that according to the lore of the game Will's dad also fell in love with a priestess/princess from a lesser tribe during his journey. So pretty much Will and Eupha repeating history.
With the fact that you need to assassinate an evil ruler, become king and free your childhood best friend is why they didn't add romance, Atlus told us we got bigger priorities
Of course, Eupha Is still the most explicit, and the only one that is more or less implied to be mutual regardless of your chosen dialogue. She's the closest to a Canon romance, the others only hint at it.
It’s adorable how Eupha seems to have just spouted out that cultural fact about her gift without thinking about it. She was still excited to teach him about her culture more, but maybe she originally didn’t want him to know until later.
Eupha's route is really shouting it at you. Even her brother is essentially giving you his blessings while making sure he will hurt you if you don't treat Eupha well. Let alone she us giving you a charm that wives give to their husbands.
Eupha is definitely official wife material ... but Catherina is the side chick hitting you with the "We'll bang, 'kay?" at the end of her events (at least that's how it feels)
I was told this was more of an SMT type game than a Persona type game, which is why there is no romance, and I understand the focus is not on having a relationship but on fulfilling your quest, but I still feel the need to express my discontent with the fact I cannot make Brigitta my bride...
@mariojavier3213 the protagonist's name is dependent on the localization being used. In the Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese localization, his name is Will. Both the Spanish and Italian localization uses Victor. In French it's Eric In German it's Wilhelm Portuguese uses Pedro And in Russian it's Alexander.
I feel like Will is TOO Naïve, I mean, I don't think He was taught anything about love, and Also Gallica always basically protecting Him too, So I feel like He's like Chika Fujiwara from Love Is War; An Airhead when it comes to love mostly
There's also a short scene with Gallica not long after MC awakens, where you can ask her to stay with you forever and she blushes at that. Shame that isnt in here for the Gallica enjoyers (like me)
@@hyakky9945 No, though you also get a nice scene with Gallica there if you pick her. The scene I meant is right after the big event with the prince in the eldan sanctum and fighting Zorba's monster.
I feel like I should be surprised, but given that this game is rated T for teen even though it gives off a rated M vibe, the no romance doesn't surprise me a lot
@@devilgamernero4974 There used to be more blood in Teen rated games from like the PS2 and PS3 era. Not sure why things have been held back these days. Uncharted 2 had Nathan Drake drenched in his own blood trying to climb out of a derailed train lol but recently it's like the most you can show is a few droplets of blood like what FF7 Rebirth does despite Cloud and Sephiroth literally slicing and stabbing enemies through their stomachs.
The M rating only shows up for games adding things that are either more grotesque in terms of violence or for other mature themes. And also if Mara is in the game lmao
Honestly with the ammount of female followers that go "But what if you know we kissed haha just kidding... Unless?" at rank 8, i'm willing to believe Atlus was considering adding romance in the game but later on decided against it, more so due to time and budget constraints rather than an actual thematic choice. Like, would someone really put in the Fairy King & Queen stuff in the game if they knew beforehand there wasn't gonna be any romance in the game? And Eupha's ranks which literally has her proposing to Will, basically.
My guess is that Metaphor is a departure from the way Atlus makes games. There isn't going to be Metaphor ReFantazio 2 with a different cast and whole new lore and background. It's going to pick up where we left it.
@jermseventy8341 Assuming that is the case, that creates a bigger necessity for the romance. Look at Mass Effect, people romance characters they'll only see in one game or two all the time.
@masterkluv Honestly not too weird. It'll just be a romance of deeds over displays of affection. I mean we memed Demifiend loving his pixie for like a decade.
Plus in game there's the fairy who was with the first king David who from the dialogue they had something going on or at least the fairy had a thing for the first King.
I think this game doesn't have romance because MC just born. His brain and mind stuck at young age. Too naive to know what is love. Everything he knows is travelling around the world and listen to the brainwashed fairy talks.
Looks like the game is pushing Eupha as the canon love interest, and of course she just so happens to be a priestess. Free us from the priestess arcana waifus, Atlus!
Ngl im really hopingthey add some sort of story expansion like episode aigis and ik that was epilouge story content from fes, but man i want an excuse to have romance in this game with narrative content that justifys its price
I hope they give this game dlc like one year later with new world and story so we can conclude will story as king and pick his queen😂 i hope it not re realese
The romance aspect in Metaphor really doesn’t bother me, I’d rather keep that in the Persona series. SMT never had it either so that wasn’t a biggie either.
I beg to differ, the circumstances is different for persona series in persona we meant to enjoy daily life that include dating so romance is perfect for persona series and personally i like it there
SMT doesn't aggressively tease romance unlike this game though. I don't think anyone played Soul Hackers for a harem simulator. It's just strange for a King to not pursue a Queen. It's kind of an important factor for dynasties.
Well the MC is teenager, it seem that there are only 2 girl around the same age, the rest is adult woman and one child. Though, other than the red haired elf and the child, it seems the other 4 does look at him..... More personally?
Juannh is below mid bro. Everyone but her is we'll written. You can't even @ me about that. "Look I'm a woman and can use your power cuz I am a strong woman." Bruh that was such a crappy cop out. Even her speech before transforming was lame af. I threw her in reserves immediately after seeing how poor written she was.
@S1EEPLES5 that's the very definition of a bad character design my man. Even getting to know her ranking her up I just zoned out because of how cliche she is. Ann from p5 was written ten times better than her. Even Mitsuru from p3 was written better. You can be more than fan service eye candy. She felt rushed. An if they did have romance in this game I would pick her last. She's way below mid.
@@Schwarzwald_Prophet fine I fold I tried my best to defend. But you're right she's not really a good character. All she had going for her was Rella cursing the prince to save her and Fidelio having feelings for her. She didn't even had past mistakes that needed to be overcome unlike every single other character
@@S1EEPLES5 I'm not hating on you. Just saying she was the poorest written person in the game. Now you can have a a winning statement she can make one of the best magic using people besides the protag hands down. I will agree with that soundly. But no hate. Just wish she was written better.
Yeah she's kinda lose her importance after rella died, on the main story it feels like eupha ursurping her role as the one that provide the team with magical tidbits.
Pretty sure Hulkenberg is way older...considering she already looked or remained looking like that since the Prince was young 😂😂😂 Her being romancable is quite questionable. Strohl is also clearly older than Will (the cannon name for many of the localities so far), and the others are also in that circle. Only Junah and Eupha really fit Will's demographic, however...if we even go to mentality...Will would be the youngest, most of his life before being the Prince is literally travelling the world or country and then there's Gallica being protective of him (understandbly so), she's the exception since she's probably the most vanilla out of the possible "romance options" (also...she's a fairy, I dunno how that'll work unless magla allows her to size her up, I really dunno anything else 😂😂😂) So yeah...the romance option was kind of out of the window the moment they made almost every char here older than the protag, or much older than him.
For the Mustari, shaking hands is lewd. Truly a cultured people
Getting pregnant with hand-holding might’ve carried to their culture. 😂
Considering the ruins of Japan of all places is right below their temple, actually makes sense that the Mustari of all people would take up that practice.
Bunch of virgins the mustari
She also chants Japanese whenever she cooks to make the food better. The mustari truly are cultured
Eupha is the canon romance route so I take that as a win.
She was so shocked with that handshake
@@truecooler21 and her brother act like your soon to be brother in law so yeah Eupha is canon
spoilers for Eupha follower rank
In the 7th or 8th rank (I forgot) you literally declare your love for her after she declares her love for you, so 😭
@@Anarkyfloyd Eidini:" Haha, cool story bro. Say, have you ever seen a shark up close?"
And also dont forget that according to the lore of the game Will's dad also fell in love with a priestess/princess from a lesser tribe during his journey. So pretty much Will and Eupha repeating history.
I feel Eupha was the most explicit in terms of romance, and it makes the most sense narratively.
Eupha was dropping epic wedding vows.
With the fact that you need to assassinate an evil ruler, become king and free your childhood best friend is why they didn't add romance, Atlus told us we got bigger priorities
Well, if Atlus decides to make dlcs after the main story, we may see some dating events or at the very least, few more bonding events.
@@binhvan4893 Well, no not really considering the ending of the story still leaves no room for romance because of more priorities than before.
@@Kingdom850on the contrary, euchronia is eventually going to need a queen
You literally do the thing guts can't, kill Griffith
i mean in the persona games the world almost ends everytime yet they still have time for romance
Of course, Eupha Is still the most explicit, and the only one that is more or less implied to be mutual regardless of your chosen dialogue. She's the closest to a Canon romance, the others only hint at it.
Eupha: I only want to live in a world where you exist.
Maaaaan this line melts my heart every time
It’s adorable how Eupha seems to have just spouted out that cultural fact about her gift without thinking about it. She was still excited to teach him about her culture more, but maybe she originally didn’t want him to know until later.
I'm not surprise she like Fuuka didn't realized what she done until later
More: Why do I feel a sudden swell of pride within someone just now?
*Meanwhile*
Will:
1:06 Did Junah just turn the tables and try to seduce Will using the tried-and-trusted Wall Slam Technique?!
Shes such a tryhard
GG: Help me 🤣
I wouldn't be surprised if she blew a kiss in his direction.
I told Eupha I loved her at every opportunity. That's my head canon, and I'm sticking to it.
Cant become king if we're getting distracted by women 💪
Ignore women, acquire prestige 😂
Eupha's route is really shouting it at you.
Even her brother is essentially giving you his blessings while making sure he will hurt you if you don't treat Eupha well.
Let alone she us giving you a charm that wives give to their husbands.
Eupha is definitely official wife material ... but Catherina is the side chick hitting you with the "We'll bang, 'kay?" at the end of her events (at least that's how it feels)
I was told this was more of an SMT type game than a Persona type game, which is why there is no romance, and I understand the focus is not on having a relationship but on fulfilling your quest, but I still feel the need to express my discontent with the fact I cannot make Brigitta my bride...
The one time they decided not to have romance options, and they made Eupha. 😭
Me with hulkenberg.
Especially after finishing Pimpsona 3 reload, no romance hurt in metaphor with all these great options
I’m getting the feeling that Junah had a crush on us protagonist players.
I thought it was the other way around.
Can’t wait for the canon marriage of Will and Eupha in Metaphor 2
Will is the canon name for the protagonist? Because in Spanish is Victor
Metaphor 2 will be different cast maybe and dlc or re release
@mariojavier3213 the protagonist's name is dependent on the localization being used.
In the Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese localization, his name is Will.
Both the Spanish and Italian localization uses Victor.
In French it's Eric
In German it's Wilhelm
Portuguese uses Pedro
And in Russian it's Alexander.
@@randomplayer211 Alexander is a really cool name
@@S1EEPLES5 fax
I love Brigitta so much, she deserves so much better. I'm glad that in the end she found her calling
And her dog! I’m really glad she found it in the end
I mean, Eupha is canonically in love with the MC so we have romance.
You forgot best boy Strohl (Who brozoned us but that won't stop me!)
I feel like Will is TOO Naïve, I mean, I don't think He was taught anything about love, and Also Gallica always basically protecting Him too, So I feel like He's like Chika Fujiwara from Love Is War; An Airhead when it comes to love mostly
Ah well he never really had a childhood to begin with
@S1EEPLES5 Or until He was took in by the Prince ig
Do you want to be spoiled? Cause there is a very big narrative reason for that.
@@deathbykonami5487 I already know
@@ThomasQuiros-n8hconsidering your previous reply, I don't think you do.
There's also a short scene with Gallica not long after MC awakens, where you can ask her to stay with you forever and she blushes at that. Shame that isnt in here for the Gallica enjoyers (like me)
damn, must’ve forgotten about it.
like at the start of the game? or at the end of september?
@@FazPersona At the end of september, after the big event and boss at the sanctum.
@@Palidor the festival where you have to choos with whom you spend time with right?
@@hyakky9945 No, though you also get a nice scene with Gallica there if you pick her. The scene I meant is right after the big event with the prince in the eldan sanctum and fighting Zorba's monster.
@@Palidor huh, i somehow forgot about that one
Mainline SMT fans: "I see this as an absolute win."
I love the fact that Neuras’ canonical love interest are Louis’ and Will’s gauntlet runners
Euphachads are eating good
Romance will be available in Metaphor Re:Fantazio Platinum Edition to be released in 2072 😂😂😂
A lot of people in the comments seem to not be getting what the title of the video vs the content of the video are trying to imply.
They half baked it in already watch Atlus fully bake it in a re release
Eupha my beloved...
Eupha being best girl
I feel like I should be surprised, but given that this game is rated T for teen even though it gives off a rated M vibe, the no romance doesn't surprise me a lot
The first scene is literally a man getting stabbed to death with blood going everywhere, how is that T for teen 😂
I know right? There's been a lot of blood and death in this. Way too much to be rated T
@@devilgamernero4974 There used to be more blood in Teen rated games from like the PS2 and PS3 era. Not sure why things have been held back these days. Uncharted 2 had Nathan Drake drenched in his own blood trying to climb out of a derailed train lol but recently it's like the most you can show is a few droplets of blood like what FF7 Rebirth does despite Cloud and Sephiroth literally slicing and stabbing enemies through their stomachs.
Holup Metaphor is T? Swearing and blood is prevalent in the game. 😂
The M rating only shows up for games adding things that are either more grotesque in terms of violence or for other mature themes. And also if Mara is in the game lmao
Honestly with the ammount of female followers that go "But what if you know we kissed haha just kidding... Unless?" at rank 8, i'm willing to believe Atlus was considering adding romance in the game but later on decided against it, more so due to time and budget constraints rather than an actual thematic choice.
Like, would someone really put in the Fairy King & Queen stuff in the game if they knew beforehand there wasn't gonna be any romance in the game? And Eupha's ranks which literally has her proposing to Will, basically.
My guess is that Metaphor is a departure from the way Atlus makes games. There isn't going to be Metaphor ReFantazio 2 with a different cast and whole new lore and background. It's going to pick up where we left it.
@jermseventy8341 Assuming that is the case, that creates a bigger necessity for the romance. Look at Mass Effect, people romance characters they'll only see in one game or two all the time.
Im sorry but gallica is the best wife, will literally ask her to stay together forever.
I thought she was going to be the canon romance but since she’s a tiny fairy it would be weird
@masterkluv Honestly not too weird. It'll just be a romance of deeds over displays of affection. I mean we memed Demifiend loving his pixie for like a decade.
Plus in game there's the fairy who was with the first king David who from the dialogue they had something going on or at least the fairy had a thing for the first King.
@@yamatonoryuujin4871 Fairy Fuckers unite
@@yamatonoryuujin4871I'm pretty sure that bit of dialogue was a Nocturne reference. I mean, Demi-fiend is also a "King" after all
Eupha canon romance
Still pissed Gallica doesn't become the queen like the fairies in the Lost Sanctum allude to
Their journey hasn't ended. It's too early to say.
So you want mother figured to become your wife?
Seems like Persona is the only series that Atlus allows to have romance options. Which is kind of strange.
Junah had me as soon as she pinned will to the wall . King and his songstress is a powerful combo 👌🏾🔥
After seen you what she really looks like, you're gonna have the Blackguard at your door taking you away.
@JamesTheTurnbull after what ??
@@JamesTheTurnbullwho’s going to tell him…?😅
@@ziiiiiiii754don't spoil!
Its not much of a spoiler. Junah explained the true form of the Nidia @CybersecurityTeam448
Eupha is the best girl
Eupha, Junah, Brigitta, and Catherina were definitely the main love interests.
you can propose to Hulkenberg with food anywaytime you want !
hmm one of these is a bit more heavily implied than the others..
Brigitta not being a party member feels like not being able to romance Sae in P5
I love the dialog in this game lol heismay is the best
Nidia with their glamours and true forms are one reason I'm kind of thankful they didn't add Persona style romance to the game.
Junah forehead is wider than Haru
All of these dialogues reminded me a bit just like P5 Strikers did back then. Just a hint 😂
Horni is not a royal virtue unfortunately
Sounds more like a royal vice than virtue
Im more a Gallica man if i do say so myself
I think this game doesn't have romance because MC just born. His brain and mind stuck at young age. Too naive to know what is love. Everything he knows is travelling around the world and listen to the brainwashed fairy talks.
Eupha: Will you marry me? Please?
“Daawwwww, you. Okay.”
I think there is a possibility that they will add romance as DLC
I think they'd have to rewrite a chunk of the narrative for it to fit
@LottoLogista yeah, you are right but it still can happen
@@LottoLogista yeah, but if they decide make dlc like aegis episode. We could see them going wild with the romance options.
1:01 GG: Help me
You forgot strohl xD
They really lean onto Eupha
Eupha my favourite, though Hulkenberg is also hot lol
"No romance."
Looks like the game is pushing Eupha as the canon love interest, and of course she just so happens to be a priestess.
Free us from the priestess arcana waifus, Atlus!
Ngl im really hopingthey add some sort of story expansion like episode aigis and ik that was epilouge story content from fes, but man i want an excuse to have romance in this game with narrative content that justifys its price
Alonzo is the best canon romance girl!!!
Can't even date Strohl wtf Atlus
Nor Basilio smh
WHY THE HELL WOULD THEY MISS THIS GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY?
The expansion will have a girl like Marie in p4G or sumire in p5R to ship with the protag. I mean what's a king without a queen?
Eupha is number 1 😫😫😫😫😫😫
weridly this type of romance ends up reminding me of how the final fantasy 7 remake does it just even to a lesser extent
like the final fantasy 7 remake gets blunt with it but this is kinda it's kinda like how they deal with yuffie in the remake they dont state it
i did play the ff7 remake half awake so dont get on me
I want the fairy
Game would be a 9/10 if i could've (im still playing) wifed up Brigitta.
Eupha had one.
Holy based Atlus.
I hope they give this game dlc like one year later with new world and story so we can conclude will story as king and pick his queen😂 i hope it not re realese
The romance aspect in Metaphor really doesn’t bother me, I’d rather keep that in the Persona series. SMT never had it either so that wasn’t a biggie either.
I mean, TECHNICALLY, for SMT I, II, and arguably IV it's basically because there's a locked romantic interest for the protagonist.
I beg to differ, the circumstances is different for persona series in persona we meant to enjoy daily life that include dating so romance is perfect for persona series and personally i like it there
SMT doesn't aggressively tease romance unlike this game though. I don't think anyone played Soul Hackers for a harem simulator. It's just strange for a King to not pursue a Queen. It's kind of an important factor for dynasties.
@@loserinasuit7880Well, considering the plot of this game, the king will be elected democratically so it's not like you need an heir
I hope in the sequel they’ll do it. But then it’ll probably be like fire emblem.
Junah best girl
Well the MC is teenager, it seem that there are only 2 girl around the same age, the rest is adult woman and one child.
Though, other than the red haired elf and the child, it seems the other 4 does look at him..... More personally?
Brigita gang wya
Oh damn not worth getting it
Team Gallica!!!!
Is there gay romance in metaphor?
Yeah there's an intense sex scene between MC and Strohl after you max his link
I love Atlus but the fact that this game doesn’t have Romance is shocking and putting me in disbelief
Did smt v shocked you?
Never play SMT then you'll be in a bigger disbelief
no way romance is that important to you 😂
@@Raigazero1smt v by comparison sucks in social aspects though so nobody expected it.
@@RWBY-v9d it's not that deep.
I'd honestly keep romance only in persona
All I'm saying is adding Romance would taken the game from a 9/10 to an 11/10
Juannh is below mid bro. Everyone but her is we'll written. You can't even @ me about that. "Look I'm a woman and can use your power cuz I am a strong woman." Bruh that was such a crappy cop out. Even her speech before transforming was lame af. I threw her in reserves immediately after seeing how poor written she was.
@@Schwarzwald_Prophet I wouldn't call her a bad character. It's just everyone else is just so much better her awakening just pales in comparison
@S1EEPLES5 that's the very definition of a bad character design my man. Even getting to know her ranking her up I just zoned out because of how cliche she is. Ann from p5 was written ten times better than her. Even Mitsuru from p3 was written better. You can be more than fan service eye candy. She felt rushed. An if they did have romance in this game I would pick her last. She's way below mid.
@@Schwarzwald_Prophet fine I fold I tried my best to defend. But you're right she's not really a good character. All she had going for her was Rella cursing the prince to save her and Fidelio having feelings for her. She didn't even had past mistakes that needed to be overcome unlike every single other character
@@S1EEPLES5 I'm not hating on you. Just saying she was the poorest written person in the game. Now you can have a a winning statement she can make one of the best magic using people besides the protag hands down. I will agree with that soundly. But no hate. Just wish she was written better.
Yeah she's kinda lose her importance after rella died, on the main story it feels like eupha ursurping her role as the one that provide the team with magical tidbits.
Is it so hard to want to romance the hot, tall, red-headed elf lady, Atlus? At least we got Brigitta... sort of.🥲
She's also funny 😭
@@S1EEPLES5 she is also the reason the whole mess of the story happened
Pretty sure Hulkenberg is way older...considering she already looked or remained looking like that since the Prince was young 😂😂😂
Her being romancable is quite questionable.
Strohl is also clearly older than Will (the cannon name for many of the localities so far), and the others are also in that circle.
Only Junah and Eupha really fit Will's demographic, however...if we even go to mentality...Will would be the youngest, most of his life before being the Prince is literally travelling the world or country and then there's Gallica being protective of him (understandbly so), she's the exception since she's probably the most vanilla out of the possible "romance options" (also...she's a fairy, I dunno how that'll work unless magla allows her to size her up, I really dunno anything else 😂😂😂)
So yeah...the romance option was kind of out of the window the moment they made almost every char here older than the protag, or much older than him.
@@Zankyo137Nah that's forden