Definitely feels MORE polished than the OG! I could feel the developers of this game really loved Persona 3 from all the little things that were added - I loved the edition of linked episodes the most I ACTUALLY FELT invested in the main male cast this time 😌
Some QUICK NOTES:
- Tartarus is still a grind (better than the original) BUT STILL A GRIND FEST (I would've loved more story inbetween segments tbh)
- Some social links were A LITTLE TOO BASIC/Similar tho I believe this is just down to P3 being older^ (not to take away from all the confidants tho! i loved a lot of them still like Mitsuru, Suemitsu, Akinari etc.)
- Would've also loved more mainline story events like in P4 and P5 - P3 seemed to like this for the most part imo. The most notable one for me was Careers day! (Beach and Hotsprings also exist but were only okay ðŸ˜)
- But that leads onto a good point! I love the inclusion more of side social links, like Kenji, Kazushi, Yuko etc.. It just makes the SL ACTUALLY feel real and connected to the MC, which I really liked. (KENJI WAS THE ULTIMATE GOAT OFC).
BUT, to wrap it up my verdict is simple, I think Persona 3 excels at character drama between the main cast - as well as a technically more grounded story (that covers darker themes like death and parting).
This is how I would reccomend each Persona games:
P5R: Prolly the best all around game with the best divide of combat and story and the most polished (go to rec).
P3R: Would rec first if someone is more focused on wanting good character development/drama over story (and doesn't mind darker themes!).
P4G: I DO LOVE P4 STILL! And I would say it is a game I would reccomend if you want some of the more intricate SLs - like I feel like a lot of those ones stick with you, it was the highlight of the game for me! (Kanji and Naoto being two of my favourites). P4 to me is about Challenging the beliefs of society as well as yourself, and accepting yourself for who you are! P3 to me is about coming to terms with parting with someone and accepting your own mortality; seeing the beauty in it all. P5 to me is an expression of the freedom you do have to express yourself (e.g. all the confidants are usually super talented in certain areas: artist, gymnast, maid, studying, gaming, manager, journalist etc.). PLUS AN EXPRESSION OF CREARIVITY!
LONG FORM OVER 😌
Some QUICK NOTES:
- Tartarus is still a grind (better than the original) BUT STILL A GRIND FEST (I would've loved more story inbetween segments tbh)
- Some social links were A LITTLE TOO BASIC/Similar tho I believe this is just down to P3 being older^ (not to take away from all the confidants tho! i loved a lot of them still like Mitsuru, Suemitsu, Akinari etc.)
- Would've also loved more mainline story events like in P4 and P5 - P3 seemed to like this for the most part imo. The most notable one for me was Careers day! (Beach and Hotsprings also exist but were only okay ðŸ˜)
- But that leads onto a good point! I love the inclusion more of side social links, like Kenji, Kazushi, Yuko etc.. It just makes the SL ACTUALLY feel real and connected to the MC, which I really liked. (KENJI WAS THE ULTIMATE GOAT OFC).
BUT, to wrap it up my verdict is simple, I think Persona 3 excels at character drama between the main cast - as well as a technically more grounded story (that covers darker themes like death and parting).
This is how I would reccomend each Persona games:
P5R: Prolly the best all around game with the best divide of combat and story and the most polished (go to rec).
P3R: Would rec first if someone is more focused on wanting good character development/drama over story (and doesn't mind darker themes!).
P4G: I DO LOVE P4 STILL! And I would say it is a game I would reccomend if you want some of the more intricate SLs - like I feel like a lot of those ones stick with you, it was the highlight of the game for me! (Kanji and Naoto being two of my favourites). P4 to me is about Challenging the beliefs of society as well as yourself, and accepting yourself for who you are! P3 to me is about coming to terms with parting with someone and accepting your own mortality; seeing the beauty in it all. P5 to me is an expression of the freedom you do have to express yourself (e.g. all the confidants are usually super talented in certain areas: artist, gymnast, maid, studying, gaming, manager, journalist etc.). PLUS AN EXPRESSION OF CREARIVITY!
LONG FORM OVER 😌