Default Prime: "I've just recently finished the best JRPG I’ve played since Final Fantasy 7. It’s been a long time since a game has moved me so much. Persona 3 could best be described as a RPG with social simulation elements that came out in 2007 for North America. But that would be a disservice to the complexity and depth of the game as there’s a whole lot more involved. I’m currently stationed in Asia and I’ve found myself thinking back on the experience I had during my recent play-through of Persona 3. It was so good that my wife, who’s only finished three games in her life, played the entire 100+ hour campaign with me."
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.
The P3RE.JP has seen an update to its domain today, suggesting that the rumored Persona 3 Remake could be announced in the near future.
I preferred Golden and unfortunately haven't beaten 3 as it's pretty hard to go back to it. I do know some points of the story etc though and have always heard most people liked the story in 3 better.
This remake will be perfect for me if true. And hopefully combines FES and portable's content.
Prefer the story, characters and soundtrack in P3. Wait for the remake to play it as the PS2 originals don't let you control your party members and P3portable(the one that was remastered) is a substantial downgrade visually.
Half-Glass Gaming: "Often considered one of the darker entries in Atlus' Persona series, Persona 3 definitely has a sinister vibe to it, and it leans into horror more than you might realize."
I actually liked P4 better. o_o I tried to get into P3 for a long while, sank about 30 hours into it, but it never really captivated me the way Persona 4 did. Plus before I could finish P3 I got spoiled on the ending which is a huge killer based on what happens (kinda hard to play through after that knowledge lol).
That's a real shame :( but despite having read this in all its spoiler-ridden glory, I actually want to play it now! Just a shame it's quite expensive on PSP/Vita...
Persona 4 personally had the better story but that does not make Persona 3 a slouch though. The game was masterful & really put the series on the map for us gamers in the west. If the persona team can duplicate that magic for the current/next gen consoles than that would be a godsend.
As you can see from my avatar i am a big fan of the series so i look forward to see what Persona 4 The Golden will offer.
Wierd that some folks would think P3 is the best JRPG on the PS2. There are some mighty contenders for that title -- Shadow Hearts: Covenant, Rogue Galaxy, FF X, DQ VIII... just to name a few.
P3 is a good game, but declaring it "best" is a bit much, for me. Still the article does a fine job of pointing out why P3 was so good, in retrospect.
Lol ok this is a joke right?