How to control party members in Metaphor ReFantazio

Despite the focus on its young protagonist, Metaphor ReFantazio is a party-based JRPG where allies are the key to winning battles. The journey of saving the kingdom of Euchronia is a tough one, so players will need to utilize everyone in their party to make the most of the challenging situations the game throws at them. Not being able to govern party actions can certainly lead to difficulties in progressing in the game.

Metaphor ReFantazio is a challenging title after all, so players will want to gain party control as soon as possible. Here is everything you need to know about gaining control of your party.

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When do you get to control party members in Metaphor ReFantazio?

Each ally brings something useful to the table (Image via SEGA)

Initially, players will only be able to control the protagonist in battle, especially during the early hours of the story. In these scenarios, party members on the hero's side will be controlled by the AI. Not long after, key allies such as Strohl and others will gain access to their Archetypes as they face adverse situations alongside the hero.

This is when control of the party member will be granted to players for the rest of the game. Normally, the AI may not perform actions that players want them to in battle, but after gaining control, players can go ahead and strategize as they see fit. This includes swapping Archetypes, their equipment, and so on.

Allies will have the same control setup as the protagonist, from using spells and guarding against incoming attacks to swapping formations on the fly and using items to support teammates and hurt foes. That said, they can only be controlled in battle. In the overworld, players will control the protagonist to traverse the environment while teammates follow him around.

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This is all to know about controlling party members in Atlus' latest acclaimed JRPG experience.

Metaphor ReFantazio is currently available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms. Check out our full review of the game to know why it's one of the best RPGs of this year.