I disagree with you on the matter. The best thing about the long wait for Persona 5 is that I discovered and played through the Trails series in de meanwhile. Now, I'm more psyched for Cold Steel III than Persona 5.
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Just finished Persona 4 Golden. I feel empty inside
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zswordsman
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Only game to make me really feel empty and depressed but happy at the same time. The game was just really good, never expected it since I picked it up on a whim because I was in the mood for an RPG.
Ultimadrago
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I haven't played Cold Steel yet, but Trails in the Sky First and Second Chapter already wipe the floor with Persona 3/4, so I could imagine...
That said, I still enjoyed them and am cautiously awaiting Persona 5!
JumpCancel
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I've been in November for about 7 months now. Feels good to know it's waiting for me.
I've played Persona Q and I can confirm that game is one of the best on the 3DS and a great Persona game overall. Now, while you wait for Persona 5, you should totally play Genei Ibun Roku ♯FE if you get a chance, it's only out in Japan for now, but it's coming to the west soon and boy that game is good.
I can't recall missing anything significant during the first two movies and I haven't watched the third movie. The fourth (and last) movie isn't out yet.
I highly recommend to watch it. It makes Persona 3 look cool. And that game is cool, but it's a very long slow paced journey with something boring as Tartarus.
For me it's reliving that game and making me go back. That persona awakening HNNNG.
i'll watch LP then. need to see the end.
Linkstrikesback
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I don't think any DS retail titles made it to the 3DS eshop unfortunately, outside of a couple of special cases.
I wish there was more of them too OP. It's a big reason why so many of us are hype for Persona 5.
Come on, if you're going to tell him who to romance at least be correct about it.
Come on, if you're going to tell him who to romance at least be correct about it.
Rise for life
Ludger Kresnik
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That's right.
really though the true waifu is kanji but we were cheated out of romancing him
Funyarinpa
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> You feel a bond forming between you and Trace
TwoDurans
"Never said I wasn't a hypocrite."
That's right.
really though the true waifu is kanji but we were cheated out of romancing him
I wish I had the time to explain why you guys are wrong. Just know that you are.
Linkstrikesback
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If anyone was going to have a gay/bi option it was obviously going to be yosuke. Just look at the unused voice recordings.
https://tcrf.net/Persona_4/Unused_Voice_Clips/Social_Links#Yosuke_Hanamura
Trojita
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That's right.
really though the true waifu is kanji but we were cheated out of romancing him
John Kowalski
Banned
here it goes
Just wait until P5 and it will feel even more magical.
Any other anime-ish rpgs don't really strike the tone right for me, so I'm pretty picky in which ones I play. Even Golden had parts added that I was rolling my eyes at in comparison to OG P4. Persona Q is good if you're into Etrian Odyssey style dungeon crawlers and don't mind a fan service-y vibe. Edit: Oops, that's not on vita.
Let's put an end to this debate once and for all. Best girl is obviously Mysterious Fox. You know you just want her to hug you with her strong arms *yip*
Any other anime-ish rpgs don't really strike the tone right for me, so I'm pretty picky in which ones I play. Even Golden had parts added that I was rolling my eyes at in comparison to OG P4. Persona Q is good if you're into Etrian Odyssey style dungeon crawlers and don't mind a fan service-y vibe. Edit: Oops, that's not on vita.
Let's put an end to this debate once and for all. Best girl is obviously Mysterious Fox. You know you just want her to hug you with her strong arms *yip*
Not a Vita recommendation, sorry. But SMT: Nocturne. Do it
Persona 2 is on the Vita (PSP backwards compatibility), but you may find it to be outdated gameplay-wise. Probably the best story in Persona and SMT. Also, only the first part of the game is on Vita, the second part is only on PS1/PS3.
Persona 2 is on the Vita (PSP backwards compatibility), but you may find it to be outdated gameplay-wise. Probably the best story in Persona and SMT. Also, only the first part of the game is on Vita, the second part is only on PS1/PS3.
Funyarinpa
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Pretty sure I saw that EP was available as a PS1 classic on Vita on the webstore
I would recommend just reading the comic. I think the jokes play better that way.
Ludger Kresnik
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yeah but kanji is so much better than yosuke
Wolf Akela
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Dedication Through Light
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Devil Survivor 2 BR is what you need to play.
The answer to your question is the Persona 2 duology. It's the best part of the Persona series anyway. Hands down. No contest. Best plot, best characters, most unique and intriguing gameplay, etc. etc. No date-sim stuff but Eikichi/Michel is best waifu of all time anyway. Just look at him and his fabulous personality.
Proof:
I would never suggest that game to even my worst enemy. To clarify, I mean #FE.
Proof:
I would never suggest that game to even my worst enemy. To clarify, I mean #FE.
They are far and away superior : p. The P2 duology is easily the highlight of the Persona series at the very least.
Their comment about waifu wish-fulfillment was pretty accurate too, tbh, especially with the direction Atlus has gone over-time. That said P3P is still quite good (because of the female protagonist and her s. links and overall stronger writing). P4 is okay. The P4 arena games are alright too. They basically play like an easier Blazblue but they're not bad. But P4G's added content and lots of other fanservice spin-offs certainly became much more focused on waifu-ness.
Sumio Mondo
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Eikichi is seriously the best protagonist in the series. Dude is on the one hand a certifiable bad ass (guitar case that is actually a machine gun El Mariachi style) and on the other hand a complete goofball. He's also "fabulous" but in that "Visual Kei" sort of way. But underneath all of that facade, has a lot of depth to his character. Definitely one of my favourite characters from the Persona series, so, so underrated.
Try Persona 2, OP, you may like it, you may not, but it's worth a shot. I personally love all Persona games (I realise I am in the minority there). Also just check out other games by Atlus, like Shin Megami Tensei, Digital Devil Saga, Trauma Team, Catherine and of course the upcoming Persona 5. I'd also recommend Dangan Ronpa and Zero Escape (999 on DS, Virtue's Last Reward on Vita/3DS and lastly, the third game is out this year on both Vita and 3DS), loved the characters in those too.
Try Persona 2, OP, you may like it, you may not, but it's worth a shot. I personally love all Persona games (I realise I am in the minority there). Also just check out other games by Atlus, like Shin Megami Tensei, Digital Devil Saga, Trauma Team, Catherine and of course the upcoming Persona 5. I'd also recommend Dangan Ronpa and Zero Escape (999 on DS, Virtue's Last Reward on Vita/3DS and lastly, the third game is out this year on both Vita and 3DS), loved the characters in those too.
mrmickfran
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nadnerb 64
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I agree and it has the same kinda feel but as you said, no social links, which was amazing in P4.
I am going through the same crisis right now as well but I have not played P3 yet so I am diving into that ASAP
Very much agreed. I love Eikichi a lot. Though I love the whole P2 cast., at least in Innocent Sin anyway. Tatsuya is my second favorite lead in a Persona game after the female protag of P3P. Once I pick up it's sequel Eternal Punishment (I own it, waiting til I beat IS and I'm close to doing that), that may change depending on how I like Maya. Of the games in the P2 duology I always hear the most praise for Eternal Punishment and I already love IS so I'm excited for EP.
Idk if I would call Eikichi underrated. He and the whole of P2 are in the sense that they had little attention paid to them at the time of their release. P2 also focused much less on waifu-ness like the later Persona games that overshadowed them and rather focused heavily on it's plot and characters. Which is unfortunate that the later Persona games are popular first and foremost because of the fanservice. But nowadays you often see people who are fans of older smt prop up P2 as the best part of the Persona series. And that's for good reason, frankly. So I don't know. I agree he and frankly P2 as a whole are vastly underrated. But at the same time, P2 still gets a lot of love from certain crowds.
SatelliteOfLove
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Have you considered letting the Lord and Savior Trails into your heart?
Daring Do-Gooders! Spoony bards! God-Tier character development!
Irresponsible responsible authority figures! Political intrigue! Ancient mysteries!
i thought i was over P4G. i thought the sadness was gone. then you link this. why Jintor. Why.
P3 is arguably better. the ending is serious shit.
Admiral Woofington
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mods plz ban
Thanks for the laugh
Oh and OP, I think the vast majority felt pretty empty when they finished P4(or P4G)
Rising_Hei
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The true ending should be the one we get by default, the way to get the real end of the game is very obscure and unless you get spoiled you'll miss it.
This, and an overall inferior plot makes me like Persona 3 more, i agree that the dungeon design and some gameplay choices are better tho (but i liked controlling 1 pj only)
This, and an overall inferior plot makes me like Persona 3 more, i agree that the dungeon design and some gameplay choices are better tho (but i liked controlling 1 pj only)
BumblebeeCody
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Makes me wish I had friends. Game is so good and rounds off nicely.
*hugs Chie pillow because Chie is best girl*
*hugs Chie pillow because Chie is best girl*
I don't understand why anyone would like to have control over the MC only. Anyways, P4 can be played that way too, it's not that they force you to control everyone. However, I could agree that P3 was in some ways better especially the overall plot and the music.
note that I played P3 after completing P4 and I was hooked just as I was when playing 4. Give it a try OP, playing P4 first didn't ruin anything.
Then we're both in the minority. <3