Metaphor: ReFantazio Parents Guide: Age Rating, Safety & Tips
Recommended age: 14+
Recommended play time: 1.5 - 3 hours a day, with frequent breaks
Oh, 'Metaphor: ReFantazio'... sounds like some high school philosophy class, doesn't it? Well, turns out it's a game your kids have probably heard a lot about. It took me two weeks just to understand the name, but my kids (especially my 13-year-old son) were really looking forward to it. So, Papa Chaim is here to clear things up for you, no confusion and no need for you to play it yourself (thank goodness!).
What is this game
Listen, it's a kind of Japanese adventure game, with graphics that look like a hand-drawn painting, but it's all in 3D. Unlike Minecraft where everyone builds, here it's more about following a story. There's a group of heroes that your child controls, and they fight monsters, solve puzzles, and talk to lots of strange characters. It's an RPG, which means Role Playing Game – like they're stepping into a character and living the story. And there's a social element here, where you need to talk to other characters in the game to get stronger and understand the story. My 10-year-old daughter wasn't as into it because it's not colorful enough for her taste, but the older ones really got sucked in. It's like a long, interactive animated movie, only here they decide what happens. And that's why i…
Safety tips
- {"title":"Mature Content","content":"The game is rated 14+. It deals with themes of oppression, dystopia, and fears. It's important to make sure your child is mature enough to handle such topics and…
- {"title":"Balanced Screen Time","content":"An RPG game like this can be very long and require many hours. It's easy to get lost in its world. Set clear boundaries in advance regarding playtime, and c…
- {"title":"Online Social Aspects (or lack thereof)","content":"To Papa Chaim's delight, this is a single-player game, meaning there's no issue of talking to strangers online. Their 'friends' will be t…