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The lead UI designer on Metaphor: ReFantazio had never designed for a game before – he just rolled up and made some of the best UI I've ever seen in a JRPG

Koji Ise, lead UI designer on hit 2024 JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio, joined Atlus in 2018 after spending a while working on website design in the advertisement space, as he explained at a GDC 2025 talk. ...
Eurogamer

How Metaphor: ReFantazio's UI escaped the shadow of Persona

RPG maker Atlus has become celebrated for the unique UI designs in its games, from the Persona series to the more recent fantasy epic Metaphor: ReFantazio. I spoke with Metaphor's UI designer Koji Ise ...
The Verge

Metaphor: ReFantazio’s elaborate menus are designed to heighten your emotions

Lead interface designer Koji Ise talks about Atlus’ latest role-playing game. Lead interface designer Koji Ise talks about Atlus’ latest role-playing game. is an entertainment editor covering ...