Metaphor: ReFantazio
Metaphor: ReFantazio presents a clear trade-off between image quality and frame-rate performance on PS5 hardware. The native PS5 app delivers higher clarity at ~1656p with 4K menus and improved visual assets, but suffers from frame-rate drops into the low 40s during city exploration and combat, alongside severe aliasing due to a lack of anti-aliasing. In contrast, running the PS4 Pro codepath via backwards compatibility on PS5 locks performance to a smooth 60fps, though resolution drops to 1080p for both world geometry and UI, accompanied by lower shadow maps and texture detail.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
Metaphor: ReFantazio is highlighted as receiving a positive enhancement on PS5 Pro. However, the source text does not offer detailed measurements regarding frame rates, target resolutions, or graphical options.
Listed among titles receiving a laudable boost on PS5 Pro.
Standard
PS5 ProRenders at approximately 1656p with a 4K UI. No anti-aliasing is implemented, leading to noticeable aliasing and shimmering on high-contrast outlines and fine environment geometry.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
The native PS5 version targets 60fps at ~1656p resolution with a crisp 4K UI, but performance is unstable, frequently dipping into the low 40s during city exploration and combat. Complete lack of anti-aliasing causes severe shimmering and aliasing across geometry and outline shaders.
Standard
PS5Renders at approximately 1656p with a 4K UI. No anti-aliasing is implemented, leading to noticeable aliasing and shimmering on high-contrast outlines and fine environment geometry.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 4 Pro
Running the PS4 Pro version via backwards compatibility on PS5 maintains a near-locked 60fps frame rate. This stability comes at the expense of image clarity, dropping the rendering and UI resolution to 1080p alongside reductions in shadow resolution, texture quality, and imposter draw distance.
Backwards Compatibility Mode
PS4 ProRenders at 1080p with a 1080p UI. Reduced shadowmap resolution, lower quality textures, and closer character imposter distances compared to PS5 native.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 4
The PS4 version outputs at 1080p and is cited as offering the most consistent frame rate overall, especially when played via backward compatibility.
Standard Mode
PS4Renders at 1080p resolution.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
PS5 Pro eliminates the performance hitches present on base PS5, turning an inconsistent 1665p release into a smooth, locked 60 fps experience.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 64Fair | 55Below average |
| Recommended mode | Standard | Standard |
| Modes available | 1 | 1 |
| Peak target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- Performance Score
- 64Fair
- Recommended mode
- Standard
- Modes available
- 1
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- Performance Score
- 55Below average
- Recommended mode
- Standard
- Modes available
- 1
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
Frame rates drop from the 60fps target down into the low 40s in urban hubs, combat encounters, real-time cutscenes, and enclosed interior spaces due to high GPU load and ineffective occlusion culling.
The complete absence of anti-aliasing combined with geometric density and outline shaders produces prominent aliasing and shimmer across the display.
Due to unoptimized settings targeting 1665p, base PS5 suffers frame drops into the 40-50 fps range when weather effects appear or enemies spawn.
The game struggles to hold its 60fps target on base PS5, dropping frames noticeably in bustling areas such as Grand Trad's market street.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Metaphor: ReFantazio run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Metaphor: ReFantazio offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 1656p.
What frame rate does Metaphor: ReFantazio run at on PS5?
On PS5, Metaphor: ReFantazio offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 1656p.
Is Metaphor: ReFantazio worth playing on PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro eliminates the performance hitches present on base PS5, turning an inconsistent 1665p release into a smooth, locked 60 fps experience.
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Metaphor: ReFantazio?
Metaphor: ReFantazio scores 68/100 on PS4 Pro. The Performance Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.
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