This one player role-playing game continues the Persona series with quality narratives and characters that make a high level relationship based experience. If you’re new to the series, the music video beginning and initial cutscenes are incredibly interesting especially when you encounter a girl with a gun. What transpires next and in the game’s future is really the only significant reason this game is rated M (and maybe pushing caffeinated drinks).
This engaging game follows a one-year timeline with full moons (about every month) when you and your teammates find special challenges fighting the shadows at a unique building housing the antagonist element effecting society on a large scale. Most scenarios allow open-ended opportunities as you make the decisions, which affect how fast you advance and develop. The all day Sunday friend visits are the only timeline element that disappoints. Each setting gets used eventually as you explore and discover on your own. This Altus title doesn’t take itself too seriously either with some of the names (i.e. Tartarus).
As you navigate, you can rotate the camera at times and solid color blocks represent open area you can go right through. You also encounter special areas and objects that all types of characters mention (it is always a good idea to pay attention to character dialogue though it can get lengthy and repetitive at times, depending on the timeline). A cell phone also helps you keep in touch with your new friends, gaining invites to other events.
Persona refers to the soul power which “thrives on bonds you have with others.” Relationship connections create an amazing experience in several different settings. At school, players increase their charm with other characters by answering questions in class. Some questions are very challenging while others are as simple as one plus one. You get permission to join clubs to create even more relationships. You’re not really penalized for not accepting social engagements, but don’t disappoint them too much consecutively. Here you also have school on Saturday, so fatigue becomes a factor. If you stay awake in class, your academics increase and food purchases always come in handy. After the school day, take a visit to other sites include stations, malls and a shrine great for finding spare funds.
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