The ReFantazio ballot aimed to resolve as soon as and for all which character is the most well-liked, and the present rankings are shocking

Atlus is holding an election with the aim of discovering out which Metaphor: ReFantazio character is the most well-liked amongst followers. The provisional outcomes have already been launched and, though some outcomes are as anticipated, others are a shock. The outcomes are disconcerting to many followers, who consider that a number of characters deserve the next place within the race than the votes recommend.

Though voting is simply half over, Atlus has already shared the mid-election leads to an infographic and temporary video on the official web site Atlustube YouTube channel displaying what number of votes every character obtained. The three hottest characters, in response to the ballot, are:

3. Protagonist (3,483 votes)

2. Luís (4,408 votes)

1. Strohl (4,637 votes)

It's doable that the voting is skewed by the sport's participant demographics, which some followers consider is biased towards feminine gamers (though that is purely anecdotal and never primarily based on any statistics). The outcomes might nonetheless change, as voting remains to be midway by way of. Followers are invited to vote as soon as a day till voting closes on January thirty first. in regards to the Japanese RPG web site.

Ballot reveals fan favorites fluctuate by area

The official Japanese outcomes present some clear favorites, with the numbers dropping into triple digits after eleventh place. Nevertheless, Atlus SEA is operating its personal recognition contest, which solely permits one vote per particular person in the course of the voting interval. Apparently, the mid-election outcomes of this ballot, shared on Atlus SEA Fb web page, are very totally different from its Japanese model.

Though voting numbers aren't shared, the three hottest characters within the SEA ballot are Strohl in third place, Heismay in second and Hulkenberg in first place. The discrepancy seems to substantiate that gamers are voting for his or her favourite character primarily based on totally different standards. It's additionally doable that some extra-enthusiastic followers are returning to the Japanese polls to tally up their votes every single day, versus the SEA vote, which is a one-time choice.

Metaphor: ReFantazio gained over followers and critics with its characters and story

The comparatively new RPG has gained a number of awards

Metaphor: ReFantazio took the world by storm. The sport reached a million copies bought in simply 24 hours after its launch in October 2024in response to Central Personmaking it Atlus' fastest-selling title of all time. That is a powerful feat contemplating Atlus can be behind the extremely standard Particular person collection, which Metaphor is clearly influenced by.

Within the few months because the sport was launched, ReFantazio has scored some spectacular awards, together with Finest RPG, Finest Narrative, and Finest Artwork Course at The Sport Awards 2024. Despite the fact that followers appear to be break up on who one of the best characters are, it appears they agree that Metaphor: ReFantazio is a JRPG price enjoying, stuffed with memorable characters.

Supply: RPG, atlustube/YouTube, Atlus SEA/Facebook, Central Person