Persona 3 Reload Review (PlayStation 5)

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Persona 3 Reload Review, Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.

Persona 3 Reload Review Pros:

  • Anime graphics.
  • 27.35GB download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • You get the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 versions of the game.
  • English and Japanese voice choices.
  • Five game difficulties – peaceful, east, normal, hard, and merciless.
  • Can Invert axis.
  • Action adventure gameplay.
  • Cutscenes are a mix of Anime sequences, and character interactions which can all be skipped or fast-forwarded.
  • Multiple choice interactions.
  • Stellar soundtrack.
  • Familiar controls for the series.
  • Save when you want but also choose to save to the cloud or console.
  • Possible to transfer saves between the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 versions of the game.
  • Saving also saves a bit of your past so you can back in time a short bit.
  • Going to sleep advances the game forward one day.
  • The closest are used to access DLC items.
  • Fast loading times.
  • Online functionality can be turned on and off.
  • A full 3D world with 360-degree camera control.
  • You can zoom in and out of your character.
  • There are a lot of open areas you are free to explore.
  • The mini-map shows objective markers and any points of interest.
  • Beautiful locations.
  • A great memorable cast of characters.
  • The town map lets you jump from location to location and finding new areas puts them on the map.
  • Social stats are academics, charm, and courage. You can level these up by doing challenges, doing well in school and other hidden things.
  • Over time you will unlock shortcuts that act as fast travel points.
  • Turn-based combat.
  • You learn all about what a Persona is and how you have one.
  • The dictionary menu will keep track of keywords and meanings so you can use it to recap knowledge.
  • A really good story that also boasts just as engrossing side stories.
  • Eventually, you have to plan your days as activities, jobs, and friends.
  • Build up your friendship levels.
  • Typical dungeon-style layouts.
  • The game destroys time with its addictive nature.

Persona 3 Reload Review Cons:

  • Transferring saves is fine but you don’t get the trophies earned automatically unlock, and any do X action X amount of times reset to zero.
  • Cannot remap controls.
  • Slow starter.
  • Had a few hard crashes.
  • It is a very daunting game as you do get bombarded with many mechanics and systems but this depends on how many of the other games you have played.
  • If you have played many Persona games before then you will get a lot of content you have seen before.

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Persona 3 Reload:

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Developer: ATLUS

Publisher: SEGA

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  • 9/10
    Graphics - 9/10
  • 9/10
    Sound - 9/10
  • 8/10
    Accessibility - 8/10
  • 9/10
    Length - 9/10
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    Fun Factor - 9/10
8.8/10

Summary

Persona 3 Reload is a game that stands out with its anime graphics and stellar soundtrack. The game is a sizable 27.35GB download, it has a full platinum trophy. It offers both English and Japanese voice choices, catering to a broad range of players. The game comes in both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of the game, with the ability to transfer saves between the two versions.

The game offers five difficulty levels – peaceful, easy, normal, hard, and merciless, accommodating players of different skill levels. It features action-adventure gameplay with turn-based combat. The cutscenes are a mix of anime sequences and character interactions, all of which can be skipped or fast-forwarded. The game also offers multiple-choice interactions, adding a layer of depth to the gameplay.

The game world is a fully 3D environment with 360-degree camera control. Players can zoom in and out of their character and explore many open areas. The mini-map shows objective markers and points of interest, aiding navigation. The game boasts beautiful locations and a memorable cast of characters.

The game also introduces a social stats system (academics, charm, and courage) that players can level up by doing challenges, performing well in school, and other hidden activities. Over time, players will unlock shortcuts that act as fast travel points. The town map lets players jump from location to location, and discovering new areas adds them to the map.

The game has a compelling main story and equally engrossing side stories. As the game progresses, players will need to plan their days around activities, jobs, and friends, and build up their friendship levels. The game features typical dungeon-style layouts and is known for its addictive nature.

However, the game does have some drawbacks. The controls cannot be remapped, and the game is a slow starter. There have been reports of a few hard crashes. The game can be daunting for new players due to the many mechanics and systems, but this largely depends on how many of the other games in the series you have played. If you have played many Persona games before, you will see a lot of familiar content. Despite these issues, Persona 3 Reload remains a standout title in the series.

Jim Smale

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