Perfect Cha0s
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Yes, all the stories are isolated, and they don't really assume you know anything about the lore.
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Yes, all the stories are isolated, and they don't really assume you know anything about the lore.
the_sun_king
Member
Yes. You don't have to play any of the previous Persona games to enjoy P5. Since P3, the games at most have just had in-game nods to older characters/locales that people who played the older games would notice, but they had no impact on the narrative. So, at most you'll most likely just miss a reference or two, but it won't affect your understanding of the lore and whatnot.
No worries, these really aren't lore games. The connections are few if any and not emphasized until you get to the spin-off material. P5 can totally be your first entry, if that's what you prefer.
Yes, each one is self-contained and I wouldn't say the lore is very dense. Only thing you will be missing out on is the context of Igor and what he is like, but he looks different in this game so it doesn't really matter.
Spiral Insanity
Banned
Looks incredible. Some great character design and art direction.
Nah, every Persona is a standalone game with related themes and motifs.
No one has to worry about picking up P5 without knowing anything about the series.
TheMrPliskin
Member
These two guys (possibly Yu and Adachi), same picture cropped:
I admit I could be wrong about Vincent but these two bear an uncanny resemblance to the two of them.
I'm still not seeing it.
Barrylocke
Member
Persona 5 will almost certainly be standalone with possoble nods. 3 only had small nods to Persona 4. The lore only feels bigger with the spinoffs. Persona 5 will likely be the same. Only Persona 1 and the 2s were significantly linked and you could still play 2 without 1 (though youd want to play both 2s)
artsi
Member
I would play Persona 4 just to play Persona 4, because it's awesome, but no it's not necessary.
Persona's continuity is largely irrelevant from Persona 3 onward (Persona 1 through Eternal Punishment have a fair amount of connection between them but again, you can still play them and enjoy their stories, characters and mechanics without much of an issue...save for the first one) so you should be fine if, say, Nanako pops up as a teen or Maya Amano decides to interview you for a cameo since it's pure fan service that is unlikely to have an impact on the story.
katsubento
Member
It looks incredible. I'm excited for this.
DrunkShogun
Member
I think the metal gear guy yongyea is working on it from what I've heard from him.
Admiral Woofington
Member
I hope there's translator notes
AgentLampshade
Member
So is there a list of what was revealed at the event, or was it just a trailer and "it'll be at E3?"
That trailer though. Hoo boy! Didn't know Yusuke had a katana. That alone has made him permanent party member tier.
That trailer though. Hoo boy! Didn't know Yusuke had a katana. That alone has made him permanent party member tier.
michaelius
Banned
That looks amazing. Top contender for Game of the Generation title here.
Give it to me Atlus and then P5Arena and P5Dancing
Give it to me Atlus and then P5Arena and P5Dancing
PdotMichael
Banned
Could live without the anime scenes. The in-game engine stuff was visually way more interesting.
artsi
Member
Well the trailer had plenty of reveals, new characters, gameplay and stuff.
Then there was the release date, price, DLC and SKU's.
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
For Gameplay details wait until early next week when famitsu and dengeki leaks might happem.
thanks for the quick responses, I am trying to avoid learning about the details of the trailer until my wife gets home in a few hours, and I was hoping that there was an english version by now so I could have it ready.
guess I will check back in a few hours.
- jp release date
-persona 5 in e3
- 3 dlcs posters
- new trailer
- new short gameplay trailer
-Anime will be a 30 minute prequel airing in September.
-Symphony Concert in August/Fan Festival in December
-LE has an art book, OSTs, P3/4 DLC, a custom theme, and a nice box
-More in Dengeki/Famitsu next week
8800 ienes for standard = 82 dollars
13800 ienes for collectors = 128 dollars
DangerMouse
Member
I need it.
Green Mamba
Member
Lore? What lore? Any lore that Persona 3 and 4 have are basically entirely standalone and they aren't even consistent with each other, so why would that suddenly change in 5?
cause maybe they haven't played P3/4 and assumed
Green Mamba
Member
Oh duh. Maybe I should read the rest of their post.
ZombiePlatypus
Member
OH MY GOD.
I just got outta class and saw this.
AMAZING.
The dungeons look incredible. The characters look great. So much style is oozing outta this game.
Give it to me Atlus.
I just got outta class and saw this.
AMAZING.
The dungeons look incredible. The characters look great. So much style is oozing outta this game.
Give it to me Atlus.
CrimsonFist
Member
So. Skill types!
Looks like we have two phys (strike and pierce/gun), then the usual fire/ice/elec/wind, the nuke icon is probably almighty, and then of course light and dark, but what's the purple-pink target symbol?
Status ailments?
So. Skill types!
Looks like we have two phys (strike and pierce/gun), then the usual fire/ice/elec/wind, the nuke icon is probably almighty, and then of course light and dark, but what's the purple-pink target symbol?
Actually, just had a crazy thought: what if the nuke symbol is actually the old Nuclear type from P1 and P2 (since Almighty's never been on a weak/resist chart before, since it's normally indifferent to immunities), and the target is the P1 Gravity type?
Hell, they brought back guns! Why not?
The Mad Draklor
Member
So. Skill types!
Looks like we have two phys (strike and pierce/gun), then the usual fire/ice/elec/wind, the nuke icon is probably almighty, and then of course light and dark, but what's the purple-pink target symbol?
I think someone mentioned it earlier and said the purple symbol is gravity.
_Final_Phoenix_
Member
So. Skill types!
Looks like we have two phys (strike and pierce/gun), then the usual fire/ice/elec/wind, the nuke icon is probably almighty, and then of course light and dark, but what's the purple-pink target symbol?
Gravity and Nuclear were both in Persona 2, (and nuclear was in Persona 1 I believe) so it's likely the two 'new' skills are those. I hope Megidaleon isn't something players or enemies can be resistant to, though.
I was just asking. I know nothing about the Persona series really. I just saw the very cool trailer and the previous one.
Remember must gamers in the West haven't ever played a Persona game. It is still a niche product. Maybe Persona 5 will change that if it is awesome.
Beat you to it. People love to joke that Atlus forgot about P1 and P2, so it's interesting for them to bring these types back! They aren't in other Megaten games, just Persona.
StarSketch
Banned
Japan is September 15. No date for anyone else yet.
9/15 in Japan.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Was a bit disappointed by the trailer. Then again it'd be hard to beat that initial one.
9/15 japan. nothing else announced for the US or EU outside of the game being at E3. Guessing they'll announce western release there
9/15 japan. nothing else announced for the US or EU outside of the game being at E3. Guessing they'll announce western release there
MaximumSpider
Banned
NA will get its date this E3. That we can be sure of.
Green Mamba
Member
Sorry, I missed the part of your post that mentioned that you hadn't yet played one.
Another possible mechanic return from Persona 1-EP?
This makes me very happy. Not that Persona 3 & 4's combat system was bad, just a bit too simplistic and easy for regular battles to become monotonous. Say what you will about the earlier games, at least their regular encounters presented a challenge, namely in Persona 1 where enemies would constantly stick charm status on you and cause your party to fight one another instead of, you know, the enemy.
_Final_Phoenix_
Member
I'll haunt you, I swear to god I will.
Bringing back guns and being able to fight recruitable Personas, too, and a couple of bonus discs in the special edition. I wonder if there's anything else, especially considering it's the 20 year anniversary.
That would be shit :l I want to vicariously live the through the eyes of an anime teenager macking hot anime chicks
_Final_Phoenix_
Member
So people seemed to have figured out who the first boss is exactly.
I knew it! Didn't catch the
possible 'obsession' with Ann and the volleyball thing, but I just KNEW the gym teacher is naked king-chan.