Metaphor ReFantazio Complete Controls for PC and Controller

Lots to keep track of!

Metaphor: ReFantazio
Image via ATLUS

Metaphor: Refantazio is finally out and is already the biggest launch for ATLUS on PC. This new JRPG expands on the mechanics of the Persona titles, giving players more freedom in terms of traversal, combat, and building bonds with their companions. This means there are many controls to keep track of, and if you need a reference for the default scheme, here are the complete Metaphor: ReFantazio controls for controllers, as well as keyboard and mouse for PC.

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Metaphor ReFantazio Complete Controls

Here are the default controls for Metaphor ReFantazio, whether you’re playing on an Xbox, PlayStation controller, or keyboard and mouse.

Common Controls

ActionPCXboxPlayStation
Move Character (Forward)WLeft StickLeft Stick
Move Character (Backwards)SLeft StickLeft Stick
Move Character (Left)ALeft StickLeft Stick
Move Character (Right)DLeft StickLeft Stick
Rotate Camera (Up)IRight StickRight Stick
Rotate Camera (Down)KRight StickRight Stick
Rotate Camera (Left)JRight StickRight Stick
Rotate Camera (Right)LRight StickRight Stick
Move Cursor (Up)UpD-Pad UpD-Pad Up
Move Cursor (Down)DownD-Pad DownD-Pad Down
Move Cursor (Left)LeftD-Pad LeftD-Pad Left
Move Cursor (Right)RightD-Pad RightD-Pad Right
Switch Page | List 1 (Left)1LBL1
Switch Page | List 2 (Left)3LTL2
Switch Page | List 1 (Right)QRBR1
Switch Page | List 2 (Right)ERTR2
ConfirmSpace barAX
Cancel | BackCBCircle
Restore Defaults | MenuTabMenuMenu
Traveller’s VoicesNViewTouchpad
Switch Details | ArchetypesFYTriangle
System CommandsHXSquare
LogBLeft Stick (Click)L3

Event Controls

ActionPCXboxPlayStation
Auto AdvanceXYTriangle
Skip | Fast-ForwardFMenuMenu
MemorandumCtrlRight Stick (Click)R3

Field Controls

ActionPCXboxPlayStation
Access | InteractEAX
DashShiftRTR2
MenuTabMenuMenu
Popularity Ranking7LBL1
Royal Virtues9XSquare
Save2D-Pad UpD-Pad Up
Blade-rideVBCircle
FaeSightGLT L2
Ask GallicaTYTriangle
MapMRBR1
Reset Camera0Right-Stick (Click)R3
Memorandum4D-Pad DownD-Pad Down
Follower1D-Pad LeftD-Pad Left
Requests3D-Pad RightD-Pad Right

Dungeon Controls

ActionPCXboxPlayStation
Access | InteractEAX
DashShiftRTR2
AttackSpace barXSquare
MenuTabMenuMenu
Lock OnRLBL1
Auto Recovery2D-Pad UpD-Pad Up
DodgeCtrlBCircle
FaeSightGLTL2
Engage Squad BattleVYTriangle
MapMRBR1
Reset Camera0Right Stick (Click)Right Stick (Click)
Auto Recovery2D-Pad UpD-Pad Up
Memorandum4D-Pad DownD-Pad Down
Items1D-Pad LeftD-Pad Left
Skills3D-Pad RightD-Pad Right

Battle Controls

ActionPCXboxPlayStation
Use SynthesisQAX
Raise DefencesHBCircle
Wield ArmsFXSquare
Use SkillEYTriangle
Tactics | EscapeTabLBL1
Yield TurnNRBR1
AnalyseTLTL2
Assist5RTR2
Retry Battle1Left Stick (Click)L3
Auto-Battle3Right Stick (Click)R3
Use ItemRMenuMenu
Status2ViewTouchpad

Can You Remap the Controls in Metaphor ReFantazio?

Yes, you can rebind the controls in Metaphor ReFantazio, just like in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance.

If you’re using the PC version, we recommend improving the experience by reducing the aliasing in Metaphor ReFantazio.

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