Welcome to your go-to resource for optimizing Metaphor: ReFantazio! Whether you’re struggling with performance issues or just want to get the best out of your gaming experience, this comprehensive guide covers everything from graphic settings to essential fixes. Let’s dive in!
Metaphor: ReFantazio Optimization & Fixes Guide
Hello, fellow gamers! I’m Sumi, a dedicated guide creator here to help you navigate the exciting yet occasionally challenging world of Metaphor: ReFantazio. Remember, we all make mistakes—even the experts! If this guide proves helpful, I’d appreciate your support through likes, favorites, or comments. And if you’re feeling generous, consider donating some Steam points. Let’s make gaming better together!
Optimized Quality Settings
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a newly released game, and many players have reported performance issues. Thankfully, by adjusting your settings, you can alleviate some of these problems. Below are my recommended graphic and display settings:
Graphic & Display Settings
- Rendering Scale: 100% (or try 200% for high-end PCs)
- Ambient Occlusion: Off (can increase FPS by 40% or more)
- Texture Quality: High
- Frame Rate Cap: Uncapped (or set to your monitor’s display rate)
- VSync: Off
Why These Settings? Ambient Occlusion has a reputation for causing significant performance loss without providing substantial visual benefits. Many players, including myself, have found better results with it turned off.
Visual Comparison
Here’s a side-by-side comparison of Ambient Occlusion turned on versus off:
Steam Deck Optimization
For Steam Deck users, I’ve tailored specific settings that will enhance your gameplay experience. Below are two configurations—one for 30 FPS and another for 60 FPS.
Settings for 30 FPS
- Rendering Scale: 100%
- Ambient Occlusion: Off
- Texture Quality: High
- Frame Rate Cap: 30
- VSync: Off
Settings for 60 FPS
- Rendering Scale: 75%
- Ambient Occlusion: Off
- Texture Quality: Normal
- Frame Rate Cap: 60
- VSync: Off
- AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 (AFMF2): Optional for additional FPS gains
How to Enable AFMF2
If you have compatible AMD hardware, follow these steps to enable AFMF2 for better performance:
- Open AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition.
- Navigate to the Gaming tab and find Metaphor: ReFantazio. If you can’t find it, manually add the .exe from your game folder.
- Under Graphics, turn on AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 – Manual.
- Set Search Mode to Auto or High.
Note: Results may vary, and some users may experience visual anomalies, but it’s worth trying for the performance boost.
Ultrawide Fixes
Ultrawide monitors can be a double-edged sword in gaming, often leading to compatibility issues. Fortunately, a dedicated community has developed patches to enhance your experience.
Features of the Ultrawide Fix
- Support for any resolution/aspect ratio
- Fix for cropped FOV at <16:9
- Correctly scaled movies
Installation Steps
- Download MetaphorFix_vX.zip from the provided link.
- Navigate to your game folder, typically found at:
Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Metaphor ReFantazio
- Extract the downloaded file into this folder.
Adding Anti-Aliasing with ReShade
Currently, Metaphor: ReFantazio lacks built-in anti-aliasing. To improve the visual quality, you can use ReShade, though be aware that it might impact performance, especially on lower-end systems.
Installation Steps
- Download ReShade from the official site.
- Run the executable and locate METAPHOR.exe in your game folder.
- Follow the prompts to install.
- Download and install a preset from the community (choose High End, Normal, or Low End based on your system).
- Place the downloaded shaders and textures into your game folder.
Caution
Make backups of any files that will be replaced. This ensures you can easily revert changes if needed.
Miscellaneous Fixes
This section summarizes various essential fixes to enhance your gameplay:
- Intro skip
- Disabled ALT+F4/exit handler
- Removed 60 FPS cap in menus
- Fix for 8-way analog movement
- Custom resolution scaling
- Adjusted ambient occlusion resolution
- Disabled dash blur and speed lines
How to Implement Fixes
- Download MetaphorFix_vX.zip from the provided link.
- Navigate to your game folder, typically:
Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Metaphor ReFantazio
- Extract the downloaded file into this folder.
Closing Remarks
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this guide, please feel free to leave a comment below or connect with me on Steam. Don’t forget to check out my other guides for more tips on your favorite games. Happy gaming, and may your adventures in Metaphor: ReFantazio be epic!
Last Updated on December 4, 2024
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