v0.8.4

Changes

• Fixed camera shake option as it broke after the 1.09 game update. (#112)
• Removed "Disable Dash Blur" option as it is officially added to the game in the 1.09 update.
• Graphics hooks now apply earlier as shadow resolution needs to be patched before the render targets are created.
• Fixed battle cut-ins and turn change wipes being squashed when using the HUD fix.

Installation

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_v0.8.4.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder. e.g. ("steamapps\common\METAPHOR" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winmm=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Installing MetaphorFix as a Reloaded II Mod

This applies to both Windows and Steam Deck/Linux

Before starting, make sure to delete any MetaphorFix files inside of the game's files if you have already have used this fix previously (MetaphorFix.ini, MetaphorFix.asi and winmm.dll)

To make sure MetaphorFix loads alongside any Reloaded II mods you are using, follow these steps:

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_Reloaded-II.zip from the the latest release.

• Click "Download Mods" in Reloaded-II, then drag and drop MetaphorFix_Reloaded-II.zip onto the window. (Alternatively: Manual Install)

• Enable it in your Reloaded-II mod list.

• You should now be able to start the game and see both MetaphorFix and Reloaded II mods working.

Configuration

• See MetaphorFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

Known Issues (as of v0.8.4)

Please report any issues you see.
This list will contain bugs which may or may not be fixed.

• Disabling outlines may cause visual issues. (#50)

v0.8.3

Changes

• Reverted changes to "Disable Outlines" feature from v0.8.2. (#75)
  Note that this feature can still cause some visual issues.
• Removed master volume override. (#87)
• Re-added option to disable pausing on focus loss. (#27 & #82)
• Updated "Disable Camera Shake" feature to work with the latest game update (v1.03). (#91)
• Renamed "Menu Framerate Cap" option in MetaphorFix.ini to make it's purpose clearer.

Installation

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_v0.8.3.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder. e.g. ("steamapps\common\METAPHOR" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winmm=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Installing MetaphorFix as a Reloaded II Mod

This applies to both Windows and Steam Deck/Linux

Before starting, make sure to delete any MetaphorFix files inside of the game's files if you have already have used this fix previously (MetaphorFix.ini, MetaphorFix.asi and winmm.dll)

To make sure MetaphorFix loads alongside any Reloaded II mods you are using, follow these steps:

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_Reloaded-II.zip from the the latest release.

• Click "Download Mods" in Reloaded-II, then drag and drop MetaphorFix_Reloaded-II.zip onto the window. (Alternatively: Manual Install)

• Enable it in your Reloaded-II mod list.

• You should now be able to start the game and see both MetaphorFix and Reloaded II mods working.

Configuration

• See MetaphorFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

Known Issues (as of v0.8.3)

Please report any issues you see.
This list will contain bugs which may or may not be fixed.

• Disabling outlines may cause visual issues. (#50)

HUD Fix

• Some cut-ins and wipes/fades may appear squashed.

v0.8.2

Changes

• Changed fade wipe fix to occur on transition and not in a loop.
• Restored intro skip functionality for the prologue demo version. (#63)
• Removed camera farplane when adjusting LOD tweaks. This could cause flickering at high values and subjectively looked worse in certain scenes.
• Reworked "Disable Outlines" feature to be more precise.

Installation

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_v0.8.2.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder. e.g. ("steamapps\common\METAPHOR" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winmm=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Installing MetaphorFix as a Reloaded II Mod

This applies to both Windows and Steam Deck/Linux

Before starting, make sure to delete any MetaphorFix files inside of the game's files if you have already have used this fix previously (MetaphorFix.ini, MetaphorFix.asi and winmm.dll)

To make sure MetaphorFix loads alongside any Reloaded II mods you are using, follow these steps:

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_Reloaded-II.zip from the the latest release.

• Click "Download Mods" in Reloaded-II, then drag and drop MetaphorFix_Reloaded-II.zip onto the window. (Alternatively: Manual Install)

• Enable it in your Reloaded-II mod list.

• You should now be able to start the game and see both MetaphorFix and Reloaded II mods working.

Configuration

• See MetaphorFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

Known Issues (as of v0.8.2)

Please report any issues you see.
This list will contain bugs which may or may not be fixed.

HUD Fix

• Some cut-ins and wipes/fades may appear squashed.

v0.8.1

Changes

• Fixed some screen wipes/fades being stretched/squashed.
• Reworked aspect ratio hook to only affect shadows. This should fix some shadow issues at <16:9.
• Adjusting LOD distance now affects camera farplane too.
• Fixed 3D menu elements (such as pause menu text) being invisible. (#64, #41, #55)

Installation

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_v0.8.1.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder. e.g. ("steamapps\common\METAPHOR" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winmm=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Installing MetaphorFix as a Reloaded II Mod

This applies to both Windows and Steam Deck/Linux

Before starting, make sure to delete any MetaphorFix files inside of the game's files if you have already have used this fix previously (MetaphorFix.ini, MetaphorFix.asi and winmm.dll)

To make sure MetaphorFix loads alongside any Reloaded II mods you are using, follow these steps:

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_Reloaded-II.zip from the the latest release.

• Click "Download Mods" in Reloaded-II, then drag and drop MetaphorFix_Reloaded-II.zip onto the window. (Alternatively: Manual Install)

• Enable it in your Reloaded-II mod list.

• You should now be able to start the game and see both MetaphorFix and Reloaded II mods working.

Configuration

• See MetaphorFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

Known Issues (as of v0.8.1)

Please report any issues you see.
This list will contain bugs which may or may not be fixed.

HUD Fix

• Some cut-ins and wipes/fades may appear squashed.

v0.8.0

Changes

• Added Reloaded-II release package. (#39)
• Lowering shadow resolution below 2048 will no longer adjust CSM split distances.
• Added master volume override. (#22)
• Added option to force controller icons. (#4)
• Added option to disable camera shake/sway everywhere. (#15)
• Re-added gameplay FOV adjustment. (#24)
• Added option to disable setting a new WndProc. (#40)
• Removed workaround for invisible menu elements as it was causing other issues.
  This will be revisited when I can come up with a proper solution.

Installation

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_v0.8.0.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder. e.g. ("steamapps\common\METAPHOR" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winmm=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Installing MetaphorFix as a Reloaded II Mod

This applies to both Windows and Steam Deck/Linux

Before starting, make sure to delete any MetaphorFix files inside of the game's files if you have already have used this fix previously (MetaphorFix.ini, MetaphorFix.asi and winmm.dll)

To make sure MetaphorFix loads alongside any Reloaded II mods you are using, follow these steps:

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_Reloaded-II.zip from the the latest release.

• Click "Download Mods" in Reloaded-II, then drag and drop MetaphorFix_Reloaded-II.zip onto the window. (Alternatively: Manual Install)

• Enable it in your Reloaded-II mod list.

• You should now be able to start the game and see both MetaphorFix and Reloaded II mods working.

Configuration

• See MetaphorFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

Known Issues (as of v0.8.0)

Please report any issues you see.
This list will contain bugs which may or may not be fixed.

HUD Fix

• Some 3D menu elements like pause screen text are invisible. (#41)
• Screen captures may appear squashed as they are resized to 16:9.

v0.7.9

Changes

• Fixed camera culling issues that were introduced in v0.7.8.
• Adjusting LOD distance now also adjusts the distance for vegetation LOD.
• Cutscene letterboxing is now stretched to fill the screen. (#31)
• Fixed crash when idling in the main menu after an intro skip has happened. (#36)
• Added a temporary solution for 3D menu elements being invisible at ultrawide resolutions.

Installation

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_v0.7.9.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder. e.g. ("steamapps\common\METAPHOR" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winmm=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See MetaphorFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

v0.7.8

Changes

• Added option to adjust shadow resolution.
• Added fix for HUD stretching.
• Updated intro skip to work on full game release.

Installation

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_v0.7.8.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder. e.g. ("steamapps\common\METAPHOR" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winmm=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See MetaphorFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

v0.7.7

Changes

• Added check to stop MetaphorFix from being injected into "crash_handler.exe".
• Added option for custom resolution scale. (#13)
• Added option to disable black outlines.
• Disabled screensaver/monitor sleep when the game is in focus. (#11)
• Removed ALT+F4/exit handler option. The exit confirmation window is now always disabled.
• Removed gameplay FOV option for now. (#18)
• Removed pause on focus loss option for now. (#8)
• Removed WIP HUD fix option.

Installation

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_v0.7.7.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder. e.g. ("steamapps\common\Metaphor ReFantazio Demo" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winmm=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See MetaphorFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

v0.7.6

Changes

• Added fix for 8-way analog movement. (#10)

Installation

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_v0.7.6.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder. e.g. ("steamapps\common\Metaphor ReFantazio Demo" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winmm=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See MetaphorFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

v0.7.5

Changes

• Reworked ambient occlusion resolution option.
  You can now choose a specific resolution scale for it instead of just running at native resolution.
• Added level of detail distance option.

Installation

• Download the file marked MetaphorFix_v0.7.5.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder. e.g. ("steamapps\common\Metaphor ReFantazio Demo" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winmm=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See MetaphorFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.