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Uzi
06-11-2012, 11:19 PM
Also known as PURSE OWNER!!!!!!

Has anyone here other than Will and I played a Persona game? I think they're pretty cool and junk. The music is awesome, the social links are fun (Don't quote me on that), and the fighting is cool.

What does everyone think of Persona? Also, is anyone getting P4U for PS3? If so, add me on PSN at xziYziUZI.

Also, Persona 5 is in development and Persona 4: Golden is coming out on Vita. So look out.

Obligatory Pursuing My True Self: http://youtu.be/vsHwXoedp-8

P4U HYPE List:
Uzi

Uzi
06-19-2012, 01:27 PM
Excuse my double post but I'm sure at least SOMEONE here other than myself has touched a Persona game.

Here's some P4U gameplay to get the blood going through this thread:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEh1uRsJI7w
The Akihiko in the above video is really good. I like how he handled the Naoto match-up and was able to get in Too bad Akihiko will never be as good as Teddie or Elizabeth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_34HYy2aBY
Mitsuru looks REALLY cool (Pun not intended) when she's played well. The Teddie match starts around 6:00 if you don't feel like sticking around.

Gyaradomo
06-20-2012, 11:17 PM
OMG sorry I didn't post here earlier. I currently played a bit of Persona 3, but I am watching a walkthrough of it. It seems like a great game, and I want, WANT to play more of it. The game you mention seems like it should go on my WANT list too.

ILIEKPIE
06-20-2012, 11:28 PM
I never played one but i really want to! i am currently watching an lp of p3 fes, and it seems really fun. The only downside is that i dont own a playstation device.

Uzi
08-07-2012, 09:04 AM
Excuse the bump but. Time for another BUMP because this is finally getting released and I'm HYPE.

Persona 4 Ultimate gets released today, if you do not know what it is it is a fighting game by ArcSys (Blazblue). The fighting game's execution is easy from what I hear, so even the worst should be able to pick it up and try it. I know I'm picking this up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPZI4xkXf8Y
PERSONA 4 ULTIMATE HYPE THREAD. I also need to see IF I can get the soundtrack since I didn't pre-order. Hopefully Gamestop will have some extras.

Kyoits
08-13-2012, 03:25 AM
I have never played this series (assuming that it is a game being in the video game section)

Majorasfan
10-06-2014, 02:42 PM
Bumped because:

1. I beat P3 and I'm now playing P3:FES The Answer because Aigis is 2good

2. I've been playing Ultimax a LOT lately. My im@s skills finally helped in fighting games when I play Shadow Rise gg

(I main Labrys still because I'm crazy, but I'm getting better with yukari and Shadow Rise. I only play Rise's shadow form, and when I play with my friends I only select Striptease as the bgm)

Merga
10-06-2014, 07:00 PM
Persona is one of my favorite game series of all time. I've only beaten 3 FES and 4, but I have seen Let's plays (Seriously, watch SuperJeenius's LP of P4G if you haven't already), and I'm also trying to get back into the Golden Animation that I put on hold. Also going to try to get Ultimax if I have the money.

Obligatory message from r/churchofchie. Chie is best girl.

Rustic-Ghost
10-06-2014, 09:46 PM
For the time being, I've only played Persona 4 Arena (THANKS ARKSYS), and I'm looking everywhere for a way to play P3, and P4 without needing to buy a Vita.

The P4 Anime was 'aight as well.

SuperSceptile
10-08-2014, 06:36 PM
I've been considering getting SMT4 for the 3ds. Is it any good? I have no experience with this franchise btw

Roxas
10-25-2014, 10:36 PM
I love collecting demons to use to fight...

Minntul
11-09-2014, 08:29 PM
persona 3 is tartarus grind garbage please dont play it.

dropped at the start of summer when i grinded for an hour and died before reaching a save point B)

Starry
06-21-2015, 05:25 AM
Since this thread just loved to be bumped!

First off, Persona 4: Canon Dancing Edition Dancing All Night is coming out in fall this year for 2015 for the Vita! In North America, at least. It's a dancing game, and since we clearly have fans of Persona 4, you might want to check it out if you want to have more of the yummy milk that Atlus is making with this game~

The story takes place a few months after the epilogue of Persona 4 Golden (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_4_Golden). Since then, Rise Kujikawa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Persona_4_characters#Rise_Kujikawa) has returned to the world of entertainment. New rumors begin spreading that "at midnight, if you see a strange video playing on a certain site, you are transported to the 'other side' and will never wake up again." Members of the J-Pop idol group "Kanamin Kitchen," including her junior idol Kanami Ma****a (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Persona_4_characters#Kanami_Ma****a), are disappearing. In the game, players engage in a "dance battle" with the Shadows in the mysterious world of the "Midnight Stage."[2] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_4:_Dancing_All_Night#cite_note-psblog-2)
Yu Narukami (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yu_Narukami), living in the city, responds to Rise's cry for help, and eventually reforms the Investigation Team, in order to solve the new crisis


This is confirmed canon btw.

Screenshots:

http://gematsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/P4D-Theme-Song-Ann.jpg
From bottom-right to top-left
Rise Kujikawa: A character introduced in Persona 4. She's an idol, and in the original game she supports your party with her navigational powers. She was on hiatus from being an idol, but now she's back! she is also the best girl.
Teddie: A giant Teddie bear coming from the TV world. Don't question it. Just play the game.
Yu Narukami: The protagonist of Persona 4! He was silent in the original game, but now he's quirky and sarcastic!
Kanami: Originally mentioned in Persona 4, she's another idol who has great respect for Rise, and she's a leader as band called Kanami's Kitchen! Her and Rise have a friendship.

I don't know why I'm explaining characters. This IS a spin-off. You SHOULD know who they are. I'll stop.

http://cdn3.dualshockers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Persona4Dancing-14.jpg

Here's Rise and Yu dancing, obviously.

http://personacentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/P4D24.jpg

Here's a better shot of the gameplay, featuring Naoto (left) and Kanji (right)!

http://www.capsulecomputers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/persona-4-dancing-all-night-screenshot-45-600x338.png

Here's Nanako being cute, along with Yu who is being badass. In the game, Nanako is supporting Kanami in the real world, trying to find out what exactly is happening.

http://img1.ak.crunchyroll.com/i/spire2/f23fbe62308f9e5d261b9d78a52d23211430269658_full.jp g

Here's Naoto and Chie dancing.

http://cdn3-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-4-dancing-feb-27/persona4-dancingallnight-vitascreenshots004.jpg

Here's Yu with the "Rugged (?) " costume on.

http://cdn2-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-4-dancing-feb-27/persona4-dancingallnight-vitascreenshots002.jpg
http://d3ieicw58ybon5.cloudfront.net/ex/640.400/56.0.996.622/u/4bf06dff06d74d9a9102d0b795785262.jpg

Some talking outside of battles. Girl on left is Yukiko.

http://www.rpgfan.com/pics/Persona_4_Dancing_All_Night/ss-025.jpg

Here's a shot of Izanagi, Yu's persona and a Japanese god, rocking on a guitar.



And now for something a little less silly, Persona 5! Persona 5 is scheduled for a release sometime this year, most likely during the holiday months for North America. It runs off the Catherine engine, and it looks gorgeous so far!


The story focuses on the Protagonist after he is transferred to Shujin High School in Tokyo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo). Staying with friends of his parents, he meets up with two other students and a talking, shape-shifting cat. During his time there, feeling suppressed by his environment, he moonlights as a cat burglar dubbed "The Phantom", working with his friends to carry out heists and encountering mysterious phenomena along the way.


Screenshots/Trailer:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjSHjAoQty4
Here's some screenies if you don't wanna watch the trailer.

http://cdn2-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_011.jpg

Here we see our protagonist walking through what appears to be a train station. Look in his backpack. It's.... a cat! Sound familiar? It appears that it's just a regular cat.... until..

http://cdn2-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_008.jpg

It turns out to be a little like Teddie! Her name is Morgana, the shapeshifting cat burglar. She has some connections to the 7 deadly sins.

The blonde haired boy is Ryuji Sakomoto, not to be confused with Ryoji from Persona 3. He looks like the Junpei/Yosuke/Ekichki of this game. The girl's name isn't completely confirmed, it's either Anne or Anzu, but I prefer Anne, personally.

http://cdn3-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_003_0.jpg

The Protag sleeping in class, which was a thing in P3/4. A few seconds later, he gets hit with a chalk! WELP~

http://cdn3-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_009.jpg

We see that the protag isn't as mild-mannered as he appears! He does some really cool and fast sneaking around, so perhaps there is some sorta stealth part of the game?
http://cdn3-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_016.jpg
http://cdn2-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_017.jpg

The Protagonist on the top picture, right above his Persona, Arsene! This seems to be taking a Lupin-like inspiration!

http://cdn3-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_007.jpg

This shot reminds me a lot of Persona 3, where you randomly get those comic book-like shots coming in when someone is happy/surprised/angry. It looks pretty cool!

http://cdn3-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_010.jpg

This looks like a cutscene, but then you see the health bars at the bottom of the screen, so I'm guessing it's actual gameplay, which I think looks pretty cool.

http://cdn2-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_012.jpg

A shot of battle, the protag being in the front with Anne/Anzu in the red. It appears everyone will be using a type of gun, with the exception of Ted- I mean Morgana, who uses a screenshot. I believe they will also have a melee weapon; however, I'm not entirely sure!

http://cdn3-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_013.jpg

Some shots of platforming in dungeons, which I'm guessing means bye-bye randomized floors.

http://cdn3-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_014.jpg

People originally assumed this was the protag turning into his Persona; however, we have seen them separated. Perhaps shadows make a return?

http://cdn2-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_005_0.jpg

DEM MENUS, MAN

Also, notice that there are no Social Links. I REAALLY hope that Cooperation is just a new name for it, because I love the Social Links in 3/4.

http://cdn2-www.playstationlifestyle.net/assets/uploads/gallery/persona-5-screenshots/persona-5_2015_05-01-15_001_0.jpg

The little face cut in that usually happens during a critical/weak attack.


I'll post more if I find them.



TL; DR: Persona 4: Dancing All Night releases in Fall 2014 for the Vita in North America, and sometime this month in Japan. Persona 5 will release sometime this year (most likely during the holiday months) and will be on the Playstation 3 and 4!

So, what do you guys think?

Starry
06-24-2015, 11:39 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqiuOtFVvoQ

New trailer for Persona 5 was released with P4DAN (which came out today in Japan!) Check it out before it gets taken down!

Merga
06-25-2015, 04:07 AM
Persona 4 Dancing All Night is a waste of money. Do not play that game. Play Project Diva instead.

Persona 5 is hype. Cat > all

Chie is best girl.

Thank you and good night.

Starry
06-25-2015, 04:46 AM
Persona 4 Dancing All Night is a waste of money. Do not play that game. Play Project Diva instead.


Nope



Persona 5 is hype. Cat > all


Yup



Chie is best girl.


Nope