Persona 3 is one of the last generation’s greatest RPGs. The current console generation was already well under way and new releases on that platform were regularly being overlooked in favor of the titles on newer systems. Persona 3 and Persona 3 FES both arrived much too late in the PlayStation 2's life cycle. Hopefully this latest version, Persona 3 Portable for the PSP, will get the attention it deserves." " Persona 3 and Persona 3 FES both arrived much too late in the PlayStation 2's life cycle. Dive into the Dark Hour - as you’ll need those extra hours of the day to experience this time-consuming franchise - and enjoy yourself as either the main character or the female variant (choose the female, trust me).Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable (PSP) review However the story, music and history to set up the franchise truly makes it all worthwhile. You can take your time to explore the world, but you’ll just have to deal with some of the more aged mechanics and the lack of free roaming to immerse yourself more. Ultimately, Persona 3 Portable is an excellent title and well worth any JRPG fan or Persona fan's time. Unfortunately, there is a version of Persona 3 that does have both animated cutscenes and free roaming, but that’s not the version that is being re-released here. There is only a cursor you move around to interact, similar to a point and click adventure game, which doesn’t help to sell the world of the game as it’s own living, breathing space unlike Persona 4 or Persona 5. So be careful when working your way through Tartarus and saving the world in the dark hour.Īnother missing factor that really shows the age of the game is that the free roaming aspect of exploring the world with your character just isn’t here. You have no control of your party members in combat which can lead to the AI performing actions you don’t want them to, so strategy has to be taken more cautiously. The main issues I have with Persona 3 Portable is mostly due to the age of the game and this being a re-release and not a remaster, which would have been preferred. And it’s here where you now have the option to form social links with all the characters you aren’t forced into dating every character you reach max social link with and you get to choose your velvet room attendant between two options. This is all what helped define Persona as a franchise and sets things up for future additions to perfect the formula.Įxclusive to Persona 3 Portable is the option to choose between a male or female playable character which has changes to how scenes play out, as well as gameplay features. You’ll unfold the mysteries that are beholden to Tartarus, while attending school and forming bonds with your friends and other people that help you out along the way. Eventually, you learn about an additional hour of every day that happens when the clock strikes 12 called the Dark Hour that only certain people can experience. Arriving at your dorm, you encounter a strange boy, sign a contract and meet a fellow classmate. Coming to your new school and dorm rooms, everything has this weird hue to the world. Without going into details, there is an intriguing story to explore in Persona 3 Portable that touches on the themes of accepting death and standing strong. Accept death, be brave and take a look at this historical piece of media as Atlus releases it on modern consoles. Be prepared for aged mechanics, but also a compelling story as Persona 3 Portable is the title that set the groundwork for the series as a whole. Persona 3 Portable, a remake released in 2010 of a game released in 2006 being re-released in 2023, is coming to a wider audience after the massively successful release of Persona 5 and its uptake of interest in the franchise. We're partnered with Skillshare, where you can do unlimited online courses that'll help you create art, make games, and even help you with school/university! Click here for a free 1 month trial.
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