persona 3

[So'/ sauce|) coo|<ie]

is anyone else as excited about this game as i am?

http://p3.atlus.co.jp/
http://www.digitaldevildb.com/games/persona3/
http://ps2.ign.com/objects/816/816113.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?fs=1&id=2476

i've heard that atlus is indeed supposed to bring this game over sometime next year, which makes me happy even though i'll have to wait a bit. i've read on forums that people feared it would never make its way here because of the particular way the characters summon their personas which involves pointing a device that looks like a hand gun at their heads and pulling the trigger.

personally, i think the game looks incredibly stylish and unique. i've been meaning to preorder my copy for a couple days now...i'm definately going to put some money down on it and rogue galaxy tomorrow when i go into work.

[Akito]

I can't wait for it. It's currently my most anticipated RPG. From what I've read about it, it sounds like a hybrid of an RPG and a school/life-sim. It'll be interesting to finally play an RPG where the characters have a life outside of leveling up and exploring dungeons.

[So'/ sauce|) coo|<ie]

yeah, i found it really interesting to read about what "day to day" life was like for the characters. it almost sounds like a dating simulation game. aha. but i've always liked games that incoporate the need to be social with other characters in order to successfully progress. i think i'm going to have a lot of fun with this game.

so, i hear february of 2007 is when it may come out...i hope that changes, to something sooner preferably.

[Akito]

I kind of doubt it'll come out any sooner than Q1 2007 (in fact, I'm skeptical that it'll even come out that soon). Luckily, Devil Summoner is going to be released later this year, so that should give us our SMT fix while we wait.

[Manafairy]

I've never played a SMT game that I didn't like, so I'm certainly looking forward to it. I absolutely loved the first one and I just started playing the second (which I also love so far), so this is on my must have list to be sure. In this market over saturated with fantasy RPGs, it's nice to have a dark, modern day story that's not only actually mature and different, but, if the battle system ends up anything like Nocturne or DDS, relentlessly difficult. Can't wait ^_^

[crow-kun]

Has anyone played the other two games before this one? Are they good?

[So'/ sauce|) coo|<ie]

question. does anyone know why their calling it "Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3"? as far as i know they are two seperate series so...

Luckily, Devil Summoner is going to be released later this year, so that should give us our SMT fix while we wait.

i have that preordered as well. i'm also looking forward to that one.

Has anyone played the other two games before this one? Are they good?

i haven't played any of the persona series before, but the reviews for the first two games are good.

persona:
http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/persona/Persona-2.html
http://psx.ign.com/objects/002/002193.html
http://www.gamespot.com/ps/rpg/persona/index.html?q=persona

persona 2:
http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/persona2ep/Persona_2ep.html
http://psx.ign.com/objects/011/011990.html
http://www.gamespot.com/ps/rpg/persona2eternalpunishment/index.html?q=persona

[crow-kun]

I read that the first Persona was good but they americanized the hell out of it. Also apparently when the game was released in America there was the need to turn a white kid into a black kid and…urban him up a bit.

[Akito]

I haven't played much of the original Persona, but I've heard its pretty iffy. It has quite possibly the worst US localization in history (they even replaced the original character artwork with ugly color-pencil drawings).

Persona 2: Innocent Sin was never released in the US (most likely due to the fact that the story involved Neo Nazis and the resurrection of Adolf Hitler), but its sequel Persona 2: Eternal Punishment (yes, both games are titled Persona 2) was localized, and it's actually pretty easy to find since it went back into production not too long ago (so buy it while it lasts). It's definately a most excellent game, and it functions just fine as a stand-alone RPG. For more information on Persona and the Shin Megami Tensei series, check this link: Click (http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/megaten/megaten.htm)

question. does anyone know why their calling it &quot;Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3&quot;? as far as i know they are two seperate series so...

Shin Megami Tensei is more than just a game series. It's more like a brand of RPGs (including series such as Persona, Last Bible, and Devil Summoner). The main series consists of Shin Megami Tensei 1 & 2 (for SNES, and various other consoles), and the recent Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

In Japan, RPG fans are easily able to identify a Shin Megami Tensei-brand game. But since the series has had so little exposure to the American market, Atlus needs to add a common title to each game. Digital Devil Saga, for example, was titled Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner in Japan. If it were given that title in the US, many American RPG fans wouldn't have known that it was part of the SMT-brand, so Atlus titled it Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga.

Another interesting fact is that the original Persona was released in the US under the title Revelations: Persona. Afterwards, the Gameboy Color remake of Last Bible (another SMT sub-series) was titled Revelations: The Demon Slayer. So it seems that Atlus was interested in branding all the games from the very beginning, but apparently "Revelations" didn't catch on.

[Dalmain]

I am looking forward to this. The first Persona can be a trial in patience, but it's good.

[So'/ sauce|) coo|<ie]

Persona 2: Innocent Sin was never released in the US (most likely due to the fact that the story involved Neo Nazis and the resurrection of Adolf Hitler).

i had heard about that, but i had to read the part about hitler being in the game a few times before it actually sunk in. that's quite a trip, really. just curious, but what type of role does adolf hitler actually play in the game? was his role the reason why it was never released in the u.s.? or was it just because he's in the game itself?

Shin Megami Tensei is more than just a game series. It's more like a brand of RPGs (including series such as Persona, Last Bible, and Devil Summoner). The main series consists of Shin Megami Tensei 1 & 2 (for SNES, and various other consoles), and the recent Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

In Japan, RPG fans are easily able to identify a Shin Megami Tensei-brand game. But since the series has had so little exposure to the American market, Atlus needs to add a common title to each game. Digital Devil Saga, for example, was titled Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner in Japan. If it were given that title in the US, many American RPG fans wouldn't have known that it was part of the SMT-brand, so Atlus titled it Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga.

Another interesting fact is that the original Persona was released in the US under the title Revelations: Persona. Afterwards, the Gameboy Color remake of Last Bible (another SMT sub-series) was titled Revelations: The Demon Slayer. So it seems that Atlus was interested in branding all the games from the very beginning, but apparently "Revelations" didn't catch on.

aaah. well, i can understand that then. i'm just becoming an altus fan myself, but i would assume that true atlus fans would recognize one of their games from a mile away. they aren't nessecarily the most well-known games and tend to be more obscure than main-stream babies like final fantasy. but the artwork used at least in the shin megami tensei series is very identifiable.

[Gasaraki]

Just a side note, I'm pretty sure the old SNES ones where just "Megami Tensei", "Shin" was added for the newer ones since shin=new.

[Akito]

i had heard about that, but i had to read the part about hitler being in the game a few times before it actually sunk in. that's quite a trip, really. just curious, but what type of role does adolf hitler actually play in the game? was his role the reason why it was very released in the u.s.? or was it just because he's in the game itself?
I'm not quite sure exactly. But Nazism is always a taboo topic in the states, so I guess Atlus didn't want to take any chances.
Just a side note, I'm pretty sure the old SNES ones where just "Megami Tensei", "Shin" was added for the newer ones since shin=new.
Actually, the NES games were titled "Megami Tensei." The title "Shin Megami Tensei" started with the first Super Famicom game.

[Gasaraki]

Ah, I knew it was something like that. I didn't realize the series went THAT far back.

Oh yeah, slightly OT but, has anyone seen the Kazuma Kaneko artbook collections? I have book 2. It's mostly his much older stuff I'm assuming becasue I've never seen any of the illustrations in it before. I was hoping it'd have some more current stuff, but it seems like their goign to be releasing several books.

[SuperHiko]

I'm with Aito on this; I can't wait!

[James_xeno]

I can't wait for it. It's currently my most anticipated RPG. From what I've read about it, it sounds like a hybrid of an RPG and a school/life-sim. It'll be interesting to finally play an RPG where the characters have a life outside of leveling up and exploring dungeons.
QFT! ^^^^^^

[Nash]

Here are some semi new tidbits regarding Persona 3 and it's new add on: Fes.

Persona 3 Fes - PS2 - April 19 2007

Normal Edition + Append Edition
Price Undetermined
(Append Edition requires Persona 3 disc)

Post-game addition:

- 30+ hours of additional content in the new post-game "Aegis Chapter"
- This chapter will have voice, cutscenes, new anime FMVs and new dungeon areas
- The Aegis Chapter does not forward the calandar system, and consists of only story events and dungeon parts

Main game additions:

- Hard Mode added
- Weapon synthesis system added in the equipment store (similar to Devil Summoner's system)
- Costume changes for characters
- Both Aegis and Elizabeth are now datable characters in their own new Communities
- 23 new Personas
- Nagashima Shrine will have additional elements
- Characters which you have gained MAX in the Community with have now have additional events

~

I think they are going to wait until Fes is done so we don't have to buy two separate games to enjoy the entire story. Yay!

[earsofdoom]

I remembered when i first saw the preview for this.... i thought for sure it would never get released over here (Cuz we all know someone is gonna try to say this game cause's kids to shot themselves in the head or some crap like that) glad to see it really is getting released. (and i hope they don't edit it)

[crow-kun]

Here are some semi new tidbits regarding Persona 3 and it's new add on: Fes.

Persona 3 Fes - PS2 - April 19 2007

Normal Edition + Append Edition
Price Undetermined
(Append Edition requires Persona 3 disc)

Post-game addition:

- 30+ hours of additional content in the new post-game "Aegis Chapter"
- This chapter will have voice, cutscenes, new anime FMVs and new dungeon areas
- The Aegis Chapter does not forward the calandar system, and consists of only story events and dungeon parts

Main game additions:

- Hard Mode added
- Weapon synthesis system added in the equipment store (similar to Devil Summoner's system)
- Costume changes for characters
- Both Aegis and Elizabeth are now datable characters in their own new Communities
- 23 new Personas
- Nagashima Shrine will have additional elements
- Characters which you have gained MAX in the Community with have now have additional events

~

I think they are going to wait until Fes is done so we don't have to buy two separate games to enjoy the entire story. Yay!Do they add the ability to control the people in your party? I'm interested in the game but knowing I have no control over my party kind of sucks.

[h0ckey2244]

its nice to know people besides myself want this game. megaten is almost completely unknown here in the usm but in japan its as big as final fantasy. but i think it surpasses FF as all the ps2 games are better in story and gameplay then any FF on the ps2. I got mine preordered but it doesn't look like it will be out for awhile... I hope we get FES with the english version
i still havent got use to that artwork, which was another high point for me, oh well

[h0ckey2244]

Do they add the ability to control the people in your party? I'm interested in the game but knowing I have no control over my party kind of sucks.

sorry for the double post but...
no you can not control your party members but its similar to FF12 from what ive heard. You set them to what they should do if this happens kinda thing.

[cris]

Question:

Does Persona 3: Fes (standalone disc) contain Persona 3 and Personal 3: Fes or does it only contain Persona 3: Fes contents that can be played without Persona 3?

[Rahxephon91]

Question:

Does Persona 3: Fes (standalone disc) contain Persona 3 and Personal 3: Fes or does it only contain Persona 3: Fes contents that can be played without Persona 3?

The stand alone Fes disc does not contain Persona 3. I think it just needs a Persona 3 save file because to my understanding the Fes chapter starts after the Persona 3 final boss is defeated.

As of now Fes is not coming out in America.

[cris]

I guess I have to get Persona 3 and Persona 3: Fes Append Disc then. Thanks for the information.

[Rahxephon91]

I guess I have to get Persona 3 and Persona 3: Fes Append Disc then. Thanks for the information.

There is a special edition that contains both.

[So'/ sauce|) coo|<ie]

As of now Fes is not coming out in America.

what is being released here than? i thought the purpose for the huge delay on atlus' part was because they were possibly going to release the Fes edition here.

[h0ckey2244]

i agree
there hasent been much news around it... cant we hope it will? for SMT: nocturne the us release was the special editon for japan so theres some hope... i hope

[Rahxephon91]

what is being released here than? i thought the purpose for the huge delay on atlus' part was because they were possibly going to release the Fes edition here.
Well there last release that gave the current release date said at this time the Fes was not coming out.

This is probably one of Atlus' biggest translations and I'm sure Atlus USA isn't that big. Plus it really isn't that releasable to release the main game plus a pretty big expansion all for $50. Plus being Atlus the packaging is rather nice.

What is possible is that Fes will be released separately.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134161&highlight=Persona

[h0ckey2244]

damb... no fes for us... i doubt it would be sold separately here considering the life of the ps2 thats left and the american audience already is ignoring p3
few know what it is nor want it sadly... the fans who play it treasure it and the critics love them SMT3 being among the highly praised and star of the series, but though the fanbase is strong it is also weak in the us... so i dont think we will get it

[So'/ sauce|) coo|<ie]

the Fes edition would have been nice to have, but frankly if we don't get it i'm okay with that. i'm just glad the game is coming here at all considering the "risque" subject matter and all that. i heart atlus.

[Akito]

I sure hope Fes comes here. If it doesn't, that'll mark the third time we don't get an entire Persona game.

[killing_time]

Has anyone played the other two games before this one? Are they good?

Sorry for the late response, but Persona 1 = one of the worst games I've ever played.

Just trying to save you all the tylenol.

[cris]

Persona 1 wasn't that bad, but it wasn't good either. Nothing of it really stood out and was kind of dissapointing for a megaten series.

I really liked Persona 2's storyline from what I can remember of it. I did bug test on that game for usa ;P

[killing_time]

Three terrible perspectives, dialog that's impossible to understand, an annoying and static battle system, atrocious sound effects, and a terrible loading screen that you have to see every time the screen goes black would never qualify as anything other than total crap.