<p>Metaphor: ReFantazio presents a vision unlike any other title in the Atlus oeuvre. Its politically-charged high-fantasy narrative boldly explores timely themes of unrest, anxiety, equality, and utopia. Coupled with a refined take on the studio&rsquo;s signature JRPG gameplay, as well as an enrapturing painterly visual style, it&rsquo;s no wonder Metaphor earned Game of the Year awards from several publications.</p> <p>It&rsquo;s a bold, unique game, with a bold, unique soundtrack that pulls from a global palette of auditory inspirations, including lyrics written in Esperanto and chanted beautifully by a Buddhist Monk. It is, in a word, unforgettable. We at iam8bit knew it deserved an unforgettable vinyl treatment to match.</p> <p>Introducing the Metaphor: ReFantazio 4xLP Vinyl Soundtrack. We worked with Atlus Sound Team to hand-select the perfect arrangement of songs from their breathtaking score, mastering them especially for vinyl. For the discs, we crafted a character-inspired Iris Burst vinyl treatment, each one with its own color to represent the heroes at the heart of Metaphor&rsquo;s charming cast.</p> <p>For the album artwork, we teamed up with longtime iam8bit artisan, Drew Wise, to create not just packaging, but a full-on Metaphor-inspired experience. The outer box features gold embossments and a leatherbound-style look, drawing from the storybook motif in the game. We extended this concept to the parchment-esque inner sleeves.</p> <p>The result is a veritable centerpiece to any vinyl collection, a one-of-a-kind package that celebrates one of the very best roleplaying games of all time.</p> <p><strong>Track List</strong></p> <ul> <li>Side A <ol> <li>Prelude to a Heroic Tale</li> <li>Call of Magic</li> <li>Traversing the Wastes</li> <li>Breakfast at the Inn</li> <li>Brimming Determination</li> <li>Devastated Fortress</li> <li>Hero&rsquo;s Awakening</li> <li>Human by Name</li> </ol> </li> <li>Side B <ol> <li>Ode to Heroes</li> <li>Flight from the Mines</li> <li>Warriors in Arms</li> <li>King&rsquo;s Verdict</li> <li>Royal Capital Grand Trad</li> <li>Royal Capital Grand Trad -Night-</li> <li>Desecrated Cathedral</li> </ol> </li> <li>Side C <ol> <li>Overflow, Harmony</li> <li>Journey&rsquo;s Legs</li> <li>Martira, Old Castle Town</li> <li>Recurring Thoughts</li> <li>Belly of the Beast</li> <li>Formidable Foe</li> <li>Giant Sandworm&rsquo;s Nest</li> <li>Warriors in Valour</li> </ol> </li> <li>Side D <ol> <li>Castle of Dread</li> <li>Port Brilehaven</li> <li>Port Brilehaven -Night-</li> <li>Omen</li> <li>Onward</li> <li>Window to a New World</li> <li>A Brief Respite</li> <li>Rival Candidates</li> </ol> </li> <li>Side E <ol> <li>Skyrunner Charadrius</li> <li>Seeking the Curse</li> <li>Verge of Life and Death</li> <li>Fantasy&rsquo;s End</li> <li>Fond Memories</li> <li>Treasured Moments</li> <li>Virga Island</li> <li>Virga Island -Night-</li> </ol> </li> <li>Side F <ol> <li>A Small Helping Hand</li> <li>Priestess of the Temple</li> <li>Drakongrace Shinjuku</li> <li>Altabury Heights</li> <li>Altabury Heights -Night-</li> <li>Opera House Tragedy</li> <li>Arrow of Radiance</li> <li>You Face Louis Guiabern</li> </ol> </li> <li>Side G <ol> <li>Requiem for a Hero</li> <li>Ancient Eldan Sanctum</li> <li>Determination&rsquo;s Denouement</li> <li>Land of Sunlit Leaves</li> <li>Lost Ruins</li> <li>Abyssal Cemetery</li> <li>Untrodden Caves</li> <li>Soaring Towers</li> </ol> </li> <li>Side H <ol> <li>Wings of Freedom</li> <li>Face of the Palace</li> <li>Melancholy Star</li> <li>A World Culled</li> <li>King of Destruction</li> <li>Fantasy Lives On</li> </ol> </li> </ul>