ReFantazio and Persona's Stunning, Yet Tedious, Menus
Persona series director, Katsura Hashino, recently revealed the surprisingly challenging process behind creating the series' iconic and visually striking menus. While players admire the sleek UI, Hashino confessed the design process is far more laborious than it appears.
The Persona Menu Conundrum
In an interview with The Verge, Hashino explained that unlike the typical streamlined UI development approach, Persona menus require unique designs for each individual menu. This meticulous approach, while resulting in both functionality and aesthetic excellence, is, in Hashino's words, "really annoying to do." He cited the development of Persona 5's distinctive angular menus as an example, noting initial versions were difficult to read, necessitating extensive revisions.
Time-Consuming Beauty
The visually captivating menus of Persona 5 and Metaphor: ReFantazio are a significant factor in the games' overall identity, yet this aesthetic achievement comes at a cost. Hashino emphasized the considerable time investment, stating that "it takes a lot of time." He further explained that each menu, from the in-game shop to the main menu, runs on a separate program with its own unique design.
A Legacy of Stylish UI
This dedication to detailed UI design has been a hallmark of the Persona series since Persona 3, culminating in the impressive visual complexity of Persona 5. Metaphor: ReFantazio elevates this further with its painterly style, perfectly complementing the game's high-fantasy setting. While the process is undeniably demanding for the developers, the resulting visual spectacle is undeniably appreciated by fans.
Metaphor: ReFantazio launches October 11th for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are now open.
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