Episode 12: Metaphor Refantazio Deep Dive

07/02/2025 1h 4min Episodio 12
Episode 12: Metaphor Refantazio Deep Dive

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Spoilers for Metaphor RefantazioTrigger Warnings: RacismToday, we talk about the world of Metaphor Refantazio and how it creates and manipulates anxiety as a key part of its story. We then apply Affect Control Theory to our favorite antagonist, Louis, and how that shapes our view of him throughout the game.Timestamps:Introduction - 00:09Description - 01:10Experience with the Game - 03:48Spoiler Warning and Fictional Disclaimer - 06:30The World - 08:08Anxiety - 17:38The Power of Fantasy - 29:39Game’s Parting Message - 36:45Villains, Victims, and Heroes - 39:46Affect Control Theory - 49:15Wrap Up and Thank You - 01:03:00If you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to, please call 988 contact some of these resources gathered on https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ Feel free to message us with suggestions for games or questions at our socials and we’ll respond to your question on the upcoming pod! Be sure to follow us on socials like Instagram and Twitch. Don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast listening app!Support our Patreon at patreon.com/MindControllers Tracks are: "We Decide" by TatamiNight in Kyoto by AVBE:https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: OY9ADKUOX62ZMAXYPodcast Art by @_forza_art on InstagramResources Used for the Episode:Hieronymus Bosch Painting WikiMetaphor Fandom WikiVillains, Victims, and Heroes in Character Theory and Affect Control Theory (Bergstrand & Jasper 2018) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.