Starting the Persona Series

[Fynn]

I can tell you that the cast of P4 is pretty well represented in Dancing All Night so far, though I don't think I'm that far in yet. The new characters are kinda bleh, though, aside from Kanamin. It's nice to finally see her character after her being such a big part of Rise's S. Link and backstory in general.

Aside from the flanderization, Q is a really good game, just not sure if it's your style. Akihiko doesn't shut up about protein, but the rest aren't half that bad.

[Formalhaut]

I am worried about the Akihiko federalization from either game actually because I really liked his character. He was sweet and devoted and his character had some good subtlety to it which you just don't find enough of in some games, I think

Haven't played the spinoffs though so can't comment for certain!

He still is sweet and devoted in Persona Q. I mean, he mentions protein constantly, but his interactions with Chie and Shinji are rather touching, and he learns from Yukari and the others about the distance that's occurred between S.E.E.S, and works to correct that. There's a small bit about Akihiko running headfirst into combat, which changed towards the end with him being slightly more cautious, which was nice.

Really, Akihiko is fine in Persona Q. He's got enough development in there and you can overlook the protein gags. His brotherly connection with Shinji was both sweet and bittersweet, as Shinji's death shortly after made me realise just how close they were.

In Arena, Akihiko's changed into this weird topless caped muscleman. Get pictures, it is quite something. Having said that, his story does go into his anguish about the P3 Hero's sacrifice, which makes him surprisingly vulnerable at times when you read his thoughts. But yeah, on the surface, he's really changed.

[fat_moogle]

I've finally completed Persona 3 Portable. I started off enjoying the game but come the end it became bit of a chore, maybe because I was grinding too much in Tartarus and made the story sections feel further apart than they were. To be honest I'm glad it's over, and I'm interested to see how Persona 4 Golden compares (although I think I'll give it a few days before I Junpei to that).

[Formalhaut]

I've finally completed Persona 3 Portable. I started off enjoying the game but come the end it became bit of a chore, maybe because I was grinding too much in Tartarus and made the story sections feel further apart than they were. To be honest I'm glad it's over, and I'm interested to see how Persona 4 Golden compares (although I think I'll give it a few days before I Junpei to that).

I think Mr. Carny has the same feelings toward P3P like you did. He enjoyed it, but found the last segments a bit of a slog. He also found ending rather melodramatic. Major P3 spoiler"The moon is Nyx? Whaaa?!".

[fat_moogle]

He also found ending rather melodramatic. Major P3 spoiler"The moon is Nyx? Whaaa?!".

Yeah, the ending was a quite a letdown. At least I can say I completed it, but it wasn't worth the 117 hours xD

[Fynn]

You guys have no taste

[Wolf Kanno]

This is what happens when you play the version that doesn't have The Answer.



I don't know, I never cared for P3P as I feel the UI change to a visual novel style approach really made it hard to connect to the world, which was one of the things that really drew me to the game. The lack of the anime cutscenes and the character model work just makes the story feel a bit flat to me. The gameplay changes never set well with me either, but I'm probably sounding like a broken record now. I honestly feel that if you intend to play Persona 3, P3 FES is the way to go.

[Fynn]

I've never played FES, but I watched the answer, and I honestly think the story is way better without it.

I mean, sure, the Aigis learning to live thing is great, but the conflict between the party members, while cool on paper, is handled incredibly heavy-handedly. It really made the whole thing very disappointing.

[Wolf Kanno]

[fat_moogle]

You guys have no taste

I didn't dislike the game, it just dragged on for too long xD

[fat_moogle]

I thought I'd bump this thread seeing as though I started Persona 4 Golden today.

EVERYDAY'S GREAT AT YOUR JUNES!
EVERYDAY'S GREAT AT YOUR JUNES!
EVERYDAY'S GREAT AT YOUR JUNES!
EVERYDAY'S GREAT AT YOUR JUNES!

I'm only a couple of hours in, but so far it seems like a big improvement over P3P.

[Wolf Kanno]

P3P was not exactly the best port. Glad to hear you're enjoying P4 though.

[Formalhaut]

I enjoyed it well enough, but I'll probably try out FES for my male protagonist play-through, seeing how I finished the Fem!P3 path.

[Fynn]

Meh. I still think the PSP version is optimal. The Answer is ridiculously overrated.

[Midgar Mist]

Quick Question: why doesn't this class as General Square Enix? Is it because Square only had something to do with it in PAL regions?