Smug_Noot
2012
I played this during my prime Persona obsession caused by playing Persona 5 Royal for 2 weeks straight, and I will admit I was a little biased. Persona 5 Royal is my favorite game in the franchise so far, and with this games very ancient looks and gameplay compared to p5's I was hesitant to play this worrying that I would hate it upon the first 3 hours of the game.
Boy was I wrong.
Persona 4 Golden is another fantastic game in and of itself. It may look old and dated, but the story is still as good as ever and it helped lead the way for Atlus to spread its wings far enough to create the extravagant Persona 5. The story is creative and heart-wrenching, each character in the Investigation Team and everyone outside of it are all great and flowing with personality, and the town of Inaba helps create this sense of charm that really ties everything together. Persona 4 is another prime example of why this series is so beloved, and while I do have some quarrels with the story and characters compared to the other games, I'm still incredibly happy that I gave this game a chance.
Boy was I wrong.
Persona 4 Golden is another fantastic game in and of itself. It may look old and dated, but the story is still as good as ever and it helped lead the way for Atlus to spread its wings far enough to create the extravagant Persona 5. The story is creative and heart-wrenching, each character in the Investigation Team and everyone outside of it are all great and flowing with personality, and the town of Inaba helps create this sense of charm that really ties everything together. Persona 4 is another prime example of why this series is so beloved, and while I do have some quarrels with the story and characters compared to the other games, I'm still incredibly happy that I gave this game a chance.
2010
The best game in the Mass Effect Trilogy and one of the best Action-RPGs of all time. With its fantastic and memorable story and loveable supporting cast Mass Effect 2 tread bold new, ground that helped make the franchise one of gaming greats. The final mission is one of my favorite gaming moments ever, and I truly felt satisfied after I completed it. Your choices truly do matter here, and the galaxy itself changes based upon Shepherd's actions.
2016
It's a really good team-based shooter that has had its rough patches in the past. Its competitive gameplay keeps me coming back even when I have seemingly given up on it, and Blizarrds constant support has helped this game grow into the phenomenon it is today. It has a little something for everyone, which is something that most games cannot say.
2007
A fantastic team-based shooter and one of my favorite games of all time. Valve created a charming masterpiece with addictive gunplay and loveable characters that still holds up amazingly well today thanks to its thriving and creative fanbase supporting it. Team Fortress 2 will never die, and honestly, I hope it lives forever.
2020
Persona 5 Strikers certainly is a worthy successor to Atlus' 2017/2020 masterpiece.
The Phantom Thieves' sequel story was a joy the whole way through, and I'm incredibly happy to have been apart of it. The writing is on par with the original and Royal, and while this game is more of a "fan service-y" type deal, Atlus made sure to not forget about what made Persona 5 great in the first place, creating a fun road trip adventure that didn't need to be told, but I'm glad it was. Seeing the thieves older and wiser while also keeping their charm and traits from the original made me smile, and allowed me to truly see just how much these characters have grown.
The Musou style combat mixed in with Persona turn-based elements came together perfectly, and while the camera can be a bit weird sometimes, the combat always remained fluid and fun and never got boring even until the very end of the game. Persona fusion also makes a return, and while I have my quarrels with the new PP system, Persona Fusion is still crazy fun to do, allowing the player to create some incredibly OP Persona's that just shred enemies to a fine shadowy paste.
I became a huge Persona fan after playing Royal back in August. I never really was a JRPG guy, but for some reason, Persona 5 always piqued my interest, and when I finally played it I fell in love. The Phantom Thieves are probably my favorite cast of video game characters period, and after 6 months of playing through the entire franchise, I was incredibly happy to be with the thieves on another adventure. I just hope this isn't their last.
The Phantom Thieves' sequel story was a joy the whole way through, and I'm incredibly happy to have been apart of it. The writing is on par with the original and Royal, and while this game is more of a "fan service-y" type deal, Atlus made sure to not forget about what made Persona 5 great in the first place, creating a fun road trip adventure that didn't need to be told, but I'm glad it was. Seeing the thieves older and wiser while also keeping their charm and traits from the original made me smile, and allowed me to truly see just how much these characters have grown.
The Musou style combat mixed in with Persona turn-based elements came together perfectly, and while the camera can be a bit weird sometimes, the combat always remained fluid and fun and never got boring even until the very end of the game. Persona fusion also makes a return, and while I have my quarrels with the new PP system, Persona Fusion is still crazy fun to do, allowing the player to create some incredibly OP Persona's that just shred enemies to a fine shadowy paste.
I became a huge Persona fan after playing Royal back in August. I never really was a JRPG guy, but for some reason, Persona 5 always piqued my interest, and when I finally played it I fell in love. The Phantom Thieves are probably my favorite cast of video game characters period, and after 6 months of playing through the entire franchise, I was incredibly happy to be with the thieves on another adventure. I just hope this isn't their last.
2010
The single greatest RPG of all time. Fallout New Vegas began a new era of the franchise that sadly ended when the game released. With its amazing story, remarkable setting, fantastic characters, and thought-provoking choices Fallout New Vegas stands out amongst a genre that seems to be saturated with cliche and laziness in recent years.
2007
Persona 3 FES created modern-day Persona.
Persona was a series stuck in the shadow of its more popular father series Shin Megami Tensei. Persona 1 and Persona 2 are good games on their own but they never truly add much to help cement themselves away from MegaTen. Persona 3 changed that.
Persona 3 may be outdated in multiple ways but without it, Persona would not be where it is today. Persona 3 created many gameplay and story mechanics that have become staples of the franchise such as the now-iconic Social Link system, the Fusion system, Velvet Room Attendants with the addition of Elizabeth, and the Calender system which is now the largest aspect of the franchise.
The characters throughout are all fleshed out and unique, as we see them all grow from struggling high schoolers to strong leaders as the game progresses. The voice cast is also great, as is a staple with most Persona games.
The story of Persona 3 FES is one of sadness and death, and how we as humans need to accept that. Yet, even with its dark tone, it contains a sense of hope throughout. It's one of the greatest stories in the franchise if not THE greatest if I wasn't a fanboy of Persona 5. It really struck a nerve with me, and the ending of the game is incredibly special and iconic. Atlus truly did an amazing job here.
The music is also amazing. Shoji Meguro's dark score helps expand the feeling of dread, but also adds a sense of beauty to the overall world.
The gameplay while fun can be outdated as FES disallows you to control your partners, creating a lot of tense moments because of the lack of AI intelligence. However, if you emulate the game, this can easily be fixed by a mod. The Answer is the new addition to the base game of Persona 3, and while it adds new story beats it is very hit or miss compared to the original story, focusing on the character of Aigis and her perspective on life.
Even with these issues, Persona 3 FES is a modern staple of gaming. It gave birth to new mechanics that eventually lead to Persona's boom popularity with Persona 4 and Persona 5. It's one of the best in the franchise, and my second favorite game in the mainline series.
Persona was a series stuck in the shadow of its more popular father series Shin Megami Tensei. Persona 1 and Persona 2 are good games on their own but they never truly add much to help cement themselves away from MegaTen. Persona 3 changed that.
Persona 3 may be outdated in multiple ways but without it, Persona would not be where it is today. Persona 3 created many gameplay and story mechanics that have become staples of the franchise such as the now-iconic Social Link system, the Fusion system, Velvet Room Attendants with the addition of Elizabeth, and the Calender system which is now the largest aspect of the franchise.
The characters throughout are all fleshed out and unique, as we see them all grow from struggling high schoolers to strong leaders as the game progresses. The voice cast is also great, as is a staple with most Persona games.
The story of Persona 3 FES is one of sadness and death, and how we as humans need to accept that. Yet, even with its dark tone, it contains a sense of hope throughout. It's one of the greatest stories in the franchise if not THE greatest if I wasn't a fanboy of Persona 5. It really struck a nerve with me, and the ending of the game is incredibly special and iconic. Atlus truly did an amazing job here.
The music is also amazing. Shoji Meguro's dark score helps expand the feeling of dread, but also adds a sense of beauty to the overall world.
The gameplay while fun can be outdated as FES disallows you to control your partners, creating a lot of tense moments because of the lack of AI intelligence. However, if you emulate the game, this can easily be fixed by a mod. The Answer is the new addition to the base game of Persona 3, and while it adds new story beats it is very hit or miss compared to the original story, focusing on the character of Aigis and her perspective on life.
Even with these issues, Persona 3 FES is a modern staple of gaming. It gave birth to new mechanics that eventually lead to Persona's boom popularity with Persona 4 and Persona 5. It's one of the best in the franchise, and my second favorite game in the mainline series.
1996
The single greatest Mario game to date. With its simplistic yet incredibly refined gameplay and creative and memorable levels, this game cements itself as the greatest game of all time that still miraculously has yet to be beaten to this very day.
2019
Persona 5 Royal is a masterclass of the JRPG genre. The game's enriching story about freedom and individuality and how we as humans strive for it is truly remarkable, and the events and characters that take place within that story are created to not only portray those themes but to embody them. The loveable cast of characters truly allow you to get immersed within this world, wanting you to discover every single thing about them and how they lived their lives up until this moment. The characters are supported by a star-studded cast of actors whether you choose the Sub or Dub, with each one giving a stellar performance that truly makes these characters feel real. It creates a sense of friendship with each character and creates memorable moments that will stick with you.
The gameplay is incredibly polished and unique with each encounter being different from the last with the ability to utilize the multiple ever-evolving skills of your partners in tandem with your own army of Personas that you have specifically built. The Persona style "weakness" system has been fine-tuned to perfection, making you feel powerful as you successfully exploit your enemies to finally unleash a powerful All-Out-Attack. The Social-Link system or "Confidant System" has been completely reworked from the past two games, expanding upon what Persona 3 and 4 started to create the best version of it in the series. Each of the Confidant's stories can range from funny, to heartwarming, to soul-crushing, and it's incredibly satisfying to see how each of the characters' problems is resolved through dialogue or sometimes even action.
The masterful score created by Shoji Meguro is the top in its class and is probably the best score in a Persona franchise. The Jazz-themed tunes can range from a fast-paced action tune that really pumps you up for what's ahead or to a gloomy, almost serene tune that allows the player to reflect, setting the tone for whatever lies ahead on an adventure.
The content that Royal provides is massive, with me clocking in 125 hours on my first playthrough. The amount of content added to expand and fix the previous game is extraordinary, as it seems every element of the original game was overhauled to perfection. The added content of the Spring Semester is truly a masterpiece on its own, shifting the original meaning behind Persona 5 forcing the player to truly think about their actions, and if they are truly doing the right thing being a Phantom Thief. This is also helped by the truly amazing antagonist, who has quickly become one of the best villains in gaming history.
I could go on about just how great this game is, but it would take hours on end to describe every single thing this game has to offer.
Persona 5 Royal is less of a game and more of something you must experience. Atlus has made a work of art that seems almost impossible to beat, cementing itself as not only the Greatest JRPG of All-Time but as one of gaming's truest marvels.
The gameplay is incredibly polished and unique with each encounter being different from the last with the ability to utilize the multiple ever-evolving skills of your partners in tandem with your own army of Personas that you have specifically built. The Persona style "weakness" system has been fine-tuned to perfection, making you feel powerful as you successfully exploit your enemies to finally unleash a powerful All-Out-Attack. The Social-Link system or "Confidant System" has been completely reworked from the past two games, expanding upon what Persona 3 and 4 started to create the best version of it in the series. Each of the Confidant's stories can range from funny, to heartwarming, to soul-crushing, and it's incredibly satisfying to see how each of the characters' problems is resolved through dialogue or sometimes even action.
The masterful score created by Shoji Meguro is the top in its class and is probably the best score in a Persona franchise. The Jazz-themed tunes can range from a fast-paced action tune that really pumps you up for what's ahead or to a gloomy, almost serene tune that allows the player to reflect, setting the tone for whatever lies ahead on an adventure.
The content that Royal provides is massive, with me clocking in 125 hours on my first playthrough. The amount of content added to expand and fix the previous game is extraordinary, as it seems every element of the original game was overhauled to perfection. The added content of the Spring Semester is truly a masterpiece on its own, shifting the original meaning behind Persona 5 forcing the player to truly think about their actions, and if they are truly doing the right thing being a Phantom Thief. This is also helped by the truly amazing antagonist, who has quickly become one of the best villains in gaming history.
I could go on about just how great this game is, but it would take hours on end to describe every single thing this game has to offer.
Persona 5 Royal is less of a game and more of something you must experience. Atlus has made a work of art that seems almost impossible to beat, cementing itself as not only the Greatest JRPG of All-Time but as one of gaming's truest marvels.