On reading this, you might well think that Persona 3 is a mishmash of very "Japanese" ideas, and you'd be right. But it's all down to the execution of these ideas and this game has managed to combine some very peculiar elements into a very delicious package. It won't suit everyone's taste.
It does start out very slowly and Tartarus isn't overly exciting to look at, but it has innovation by the bucketload and anyone who's been a bit disappointed by the same old RPG formula over and over again, would do well to take a look at this. That goes for any Anime fans too, who will appreciate this for its themes and visuals. Now step away from your Final Fantasy 37s and your Mass Effects, dust off your PS2, and give this a whirl. You might well be very pleased you did.
"Last Surprise" and "Mass Destruction" are two of the best Persona battle themes, no doubt.
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.
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."
