monkeydjesse
2007
I’m not gonna lie this beyond exceeded my expectations. This game fixes all my problems with part 1 and elevates the story of the original. The game oozes charm with its characters, world, and minigames, the story doesn’t have as much “filler” as part 1, the combat is addicting, and the side quests and activities are near cdpr game level. There are a few hiccups and like part 1, the events of the final chapter requires multiple YouTube videos to fully understand, but man, I loved this game so much
Also the whole party of characters in this game are so awesome
Actually this may be one of the best games I’ve ever played
Also the whole party of characters in this game are so awesome
Actually this may be one of the best games I’ve ever played
2024
This remake fixed all my issues with portable (which is still a great game, just dated). Persona 3 Reload is a triumph and shows that over a decade from the last, persona remakes are totally worth it. The quality of life changes make the game more accessible, the new additions in the dorm and add more charm to the story yet don’t take away from it, and as always, Atlus presentation is A++!! I’ve been hoping for a p3 remake since I beat portable in 2019, and I am beyond happy knowing this was worth the wait.
Pros:
- Modernizes a classic without taking away the original’s charm
- QOL changes help make game more accessible
- The new music arrangements are on par with the original soundrack
- New content is great
- Great voice cast; social link dialogue is awesome to finally have!
- 0 glitches or bugs, sadly that is not the standard these days and it should be!
- It has Atlus UI lol
Cons:
- Occasionally TOO easy (normal difficulty)
- Weird lighting choices (dorm, etc.)
- The answer is paid DLC (I understand FemC not being in the game because that’s like a whole other game)
- Would have liked a little bit more new content, in the same vein of the new Strega episodes (like on the bridge in the summer with you know who)
Pros:
- Modernizes a classic without taking away the original’s charm
- QOL changes help make game more accessible
- The new music arrangements are on par with the original soundrack
- New content is great
- Great voice cast; social link dialogue is awesome to finally have!
- 0 glitches or bugs, sadly that is not the standard these days and it should be!
- It has Atlus UI lol
Cons:
- Occasionally TOO easy (normal difficulty)
- Weird lighting choices (dorm, etc.)
- The answer is paid DLC (I understand FemC not being in the game because that’s like a whole other game)
- Would have liked a little bit more new content, in the same vein of the new Strega episodes (like on the bridge in the summer with you know who)
1998
2015
2023
This review contains spoilers
By far the best ps5 exclusive yet. So fun and best traversal I have probably seen in a game. Story hooked me too, only wish a little more of a focus on miles. Loved all of the main characters with stellar performance. The Spideys, MJ, Kraven, Venom, and Harry all killed their performances. Game is stunning and fluid.
My only other complaints are minimal changes to combat from the first 2 games, removal of most gadgets, some unnecessary collectibles (the side quests I have played so far have been great though, even cried during two of them!), and a lack of features like new game plus and mission replays alongside some glitches and crashes that can easily be patched. Insomniac has proven itself as one of the strongest game devs of this generation, and I’m beyond hyped for Wolverine!
My only other complaints are minimal changes to combat from the first 2 games, removal of most gadgets, some unnecessary collectibles (the side quests I have played so far have been great though, even cried during two of them!), and a lack of features like new game plus and mission replays alongside some glitches and crashes that can easily be patched. Insomniac has proven itself as one of the strongest game devs of this generation, and I’m beyond hyped for Wolverine!
2017
2019
2023