Metaphor has ending branches and a New Game+ for chasing full completion — and a smart split across two runs makes maxing everything far less stressful than forcing it in one.
Endgame
- Late-game choices and bond completion influence the ending you get.
- New Game+ carries progress forward for a stronger, faster second run.
- Use NG+ to master remaining Archetypes and finish every bond.
- Aim for the requirements of the best ending before the point of no return.
Planning your runs
- Run one: enjoy the story and max the bonds you can; note what you missed.
- NG+ typically carries stats, Archetypes and money — ideal for finishing bonds and superbosses.
- Check what does and doesn't transfer before starting NG+ so you plan correctly.
- Leave the hardest optional bosses for the stronger NG+ party.
What carries over
- NG+ typically keeps your levels, Archetypes, money and much of your progress.
- It's the ideal run for maxing every bond and Royal Archetype you missed.
- Enemies scale up, so your carried-over build handles the tougher optional bosses.
- Confirm exactly what transfers before you start so you can plan the second run.
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