The PlayStation 2 has seen more roleplaying games than Wired cares to count. Blame Final Fantasy VII for the glut of me-too titles that are essentially clones of that beloved, yet poorly aging game. In this sea of mediocre cash-ins, it's difficult to create a game that gets recognized on its own merits.
Persona 3 accomplished this feat in August of last year by combining stylish graphics, innovative gameplay and an epic story that never once referenced a certain silver-haired neo-goth.
"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."
Picking up my copy this week! :D
Been waiting too long for FES. :\