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But the process wasn’t easy.

A lot of ideas got the axe, and Ise described crises of direction he experienced during development.

Metaphor: ReFantazio�s protagonist looks into the camera with a determined expression.

“Those words really saved me,” Ise said.

Four new design pillars supported this “hyper stylish” goal.

Metaphor’s UI had to be cool, immersive, intriguing, and buzzworthy.

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Its veteran Atlus director stresses “unity” and support for dev teams.

Metaphor: ReFantazio anime cutscene screenshot shows Strohl, the protagonist, Gallica, and Hulkenberg looking ahead with shocked expressions.

A screenshot from Metaphor: ReFantazio of Strohl�s awakening scene.

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Strohl, Gallica, the protagonist, and Hulkenberg in a Metaphor: ReFantazio anime cutscene screenshot.

Count Louis in Metaphor: ReFantazio in an anime cutscene with a dead Human behind him

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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A screenshot of the upcoming PS5 game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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A screenshot from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, showing a man named Verso covered in dirt and blood, looking into the camera.

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Oblivion Remastered "Sir Vancealot"

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Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer still showing the D-Rex

Articulate box, cards, board, and tokens on a wooden table

The cast of Thunderbolts standing in an elevator during the trailer for the upcoming Marvel Phase 5 movie.

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