Words are not enough to describe how much this game resonates with me.

"Reborn for the modern era" could not have been a more accurate description. This game could not have come out at a better time for me.

The game’s heavy-handed themes of death are unflinchingly bold. The iconic Evoker, a physical manifestation of your resolve, carries nothing but trauma as it is pointed to your head, constantly reminding you of what will one day happen to everyone eventually. Time never waits for anyone, so all you can do is live without any regrets and take responsibility for what you can.

Persona 3 does not have a depressing narrative, despite the game's many preconceived notions. Instead, it is a story celebrating the beauty of life. When our own story comes to a close, all we can do is celebrate that it happened at all, cherish the memories of what was, and accept that it had to end this way.

You can't choose the way you die, but you can choose how you live.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2024


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