Metaphor: Refantazio has some of the most interesting enemy designs in recent game history. Straying away from the usual creatures found in the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei games, Metaphor leans heavily on surrealism for its monsters.
Many of the human enemies are inspired by are inspired by 15th-century Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch, who, if you look at his work, had some very interesting ideas.
A game should always reflect the people who created it.
One enemy in particular, the Homo Fios, is plucked straight from Bosch's works and is causing Metaphor players no end of pain.
The Homo Fios, affectionately known as "fish man", is found in the Giant Sandworm's Belly. It's a creature that, on paper, doesn't look too threatening. It's a fish with a pair of human legs, donning a single boot. But Atlus loves to subvert expectations.
On its first turn, Homo Fios casts Fishy Fandango, which maxes out its Agility, meaning that its accuracy and evasion are very, very high. It will then cast Masukunda, lowering the party's Agility, often meaning you'll take a lot of hits without landing too many of your own. This song and dance has frustrated players no end....
