Matt Randisi writes, "Persona, Atlus’ occult high school-sim series was an instant hit in Japan; it takes place after all in the land of the Rising Sun and highlights much of the nation's culture right alongside an entertaining supernatural element. While many Shin Megami Tensei games are indeed localized, titles like Digital Devil Saga and Devil Summoner do not enjoy a huge fan base like the one right across the ocean. Recently however, popularity has been on the rise, a fact that is in no small part due to Persona 4, in particular its upcoming re-release on the Vita, it's Arc System fighting game spin-off, and its smash-hit animation series. The Western audience is finally 'getting it' and is realizing what Persona brings to the RPG table: a thoughtful, rewarding experience that caters to just about every fan of the genre. But for those reluctant to dive into the deep waters of Persona, here's a look what exactly makes the series so appealing to a fellow Gaijin such as yourself an...
The studio was on the verge of collapse when Persona 3 came out, and things were looking quite grim for Atlus. Regardless, many decisions made in the game paid off and became a staggering success.
Years ago, I was emulating the game on my laptop and the old thing died when I was about to get to the final boss. I'm more than happy to buy this remake when it comes out so I can finish it!
At the time I was immersed in SMT Nocturne and later DDS. I did not realize at all how important Persona would become for me years later.
Persona 3 FES was the first one that I played in the series. Looking forward to the remake.
Atlus has announced a collaboration with a well-known Japanese distillery to launch the Persona series' very own whiskey, releasing tomorrow.
Only one of the games on the top ten is completely original.
90 percent of Metacrtitic's top ten highest-rated games of 2023 so far are remasters and remakes, with Hi-Fi Rush acting as the only wholly original game to make the list so far.
We might only be in March, but it seems like we've already got tons of great games to be talking about, including Dead Space, Resident Evil 4, Hi-Fi Rush, Persona 4 Golden, and Metroid Prime Remastered. There is one commonality between those games, however - most of them are remakes and remasters.
I need persona 5,
Playing Persona 3 for the second time(on my vita as a PSP download) and am thinking of buying persona 4 the golden. Didn't play persona 4 myself but i watched my friends play the entire game.
I need a new persona game
Yes... My precious Persona... Rise.... and rule the NICHE JRPG WORLD! MWAHAHAHAHA!
One of the greatest RPG franchises ever!
Played Persona4 Golden on Vita, my first Persona game, for my Japanese studies :) It is an amazing game, spent more than 90 hours on it.
One of these days, I'll get around to buying and playing the first two. For now, I look forward to playing P4G, and P5 whenever it comes out.