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[Topher]

This is some straight click bait right?

You have it backwards.

P4>P5>P3.

P3 pacing is like watching paint dry.

Nah...I'm with him. P3 is still the best. But.....opinions....

 

[adamsapple]

Persona 4 is a case where the OG is better. Never liked the changes they made for Golden, the new character and all. It was shoehorned into a perfectly well rounded story.

 

[Raven117]

I prefer p5. It was just so cool… and that soundtrack.

 

[Topher]

Persona 4 is a case where the OG is better. Never liked the changes they made for Golden, the new character and all. It was shoehorned into a perfectly well rounded story.

I should probably go back and try the og. Maybe I'll like it better

 

[CrimsonSquall]

This is some straight click bait right?

You have it backwards.

P4>P5>P3.

P3 pacing is like watching paint dry.

Yea I would say this is correct. P3 hits for nostalgia and set the precedent. P4 has the best story and characters and P5 was the most aesthetically pleasing and had the best gameplay in the series for sure.

Good story too but pacing was SHITE, P4 clears

 

[SantaBanana]

After reading IGN's review, even more of a reason to be cautious...

 

[Danjin44]

After reading IGN's review, even more of a reason to be cautious...

I would say you do what you have to, as for me I already know I'm gonna enjoy this game based on the demo and my experience with Hashino's past games.

 

[bender]

Nah...I'm with him. P3 is still the best. But.....opinions....

 

[Gexxy1]

P3 > P5 > P4

Honestly agreed. Story in 3 is one of the best ever in a video game. Loved Reload.

Haven't decided if I'll try Metaphor or not. Seems closer to SMT to me, not a fan of that series.

 

[Topher]

I prefer p5. It was just so cool… and that soundtrack.

Definitely a kickass sound track

After reading IGN's review, even more of a reason to be cautious...

What about that review makes you think that?

 

[Unknown Soldier]

P3 > P4 > P5

Any true Atlus fan knows this is true

 

[Raven117]

Definitely a kickass sound track



What about that review makes you think that?

For me, it was so good, it made up for the pacing issues.

 

[bender]

P3 > P4 > P5

Any true Atlus fan knows this is true

Closer but still wrong.

 

[majestix1988]

P3Fes > P3RE > P4(golden same level here) > P5

i wish there is locking feature like(NO manual command for all party members) on start on P3remake to be authentic challenge for being "remake" of P3

 

[Bkdk]

Playing SMT5 V with nude demon mods to get ready more atlus hype! Hopefully full body reveal mod ready day 1 or 2.

 

[majestix1988]

i wonder what sales numbers on xbox on this game?

 

[Shake Your Rump]

Anybody else just feeling bummed by their business model?

No. I buy the original edition, play it, and move on. I don't even know what P5 "royal" added and will likely never know, because I don't care. The game was a masterpiece as is.

I'll never know or care about the frozen wastes or burning west, or black cat missions, or whatever other DLC and expansions come for any game. They are released months after I have finished the game, so why spend emotional energy on them let alone time and money.

IMHO, spend less time thinking about whether or not to play games, and more time playing.

 

[Shake Your Rump]

Finally played a bit. Can we turn of the "click" sound that plays between text boxes when selecting Auto-Play? It really hampers the flow of the dialog. Voice work and music are nice.

Is this a PC sound glitch? Doesn't happen in the PS5 demo. My only beef is that there isn't a long enough pause between lines of dialogue.

Any reviews that criticise the UI ?, because all the animations and flickering lights are seriously straining my eyes after prolonged game sessions in the demo.

Play with a light on? Don't sit so close to the screen? Maybe your contrast is too high? This is an SDR game and most TVs have SDR brightness set far too high. For example, on LG OLED, SDR needs to be at 50% to be in normal range.

 

[bender]

Is this a PC sound glitch? Doesn't happen in the PS5 demo. My only beef is that there isn't a long enough pause between lines of dialogue.

I'm playing on PS5. I think the pause is fine it's just that they insert the chime you'd hear from pressing X to continue to using manual progression into the auto option which makes the next audio feel rushed. Listen for it again because it goes: Read dialog from text box -> Chime -> Read dialog from next text box.

 

[Shake Your Rump]

I'm playing on PS5. I think the pause is fine it's just that they insert the chime you'd hear from pressing X to continue to using manual progression into the auto option which makes the next audio feel rushed. Listen for it again because it goes: Read dialog from text box -> Chime -> Read dialog from next text box.

For me, the voice audio had almost zero delay between text boxes and it made the dialogue feel fake. I had to leave it on manual. There was no click or chime that I recall with auto. English audio here btw. I'll check tomorrow.

 

[bender]

For me, the voice audio had almost zero delay between text boxes and it made the dialogue feel fake. I had to leave it on manual. There was no click or chime that I recall with auto. English audio here btw.

English too. Try headphones if you can. The zero delay bothered me too, but like I said, I think they are just inserting that confirmation chime where the dead space should be.

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

i played the demo all weekend and I am seriously considering trying to bribe the shop to give me my copy early. I haven’t been this excited for a game in a long time.

Offer anus

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Closer but still wrong.

 

[SaniOYOYOY]

Told yall its a 95 mc game.
Just the demo alone it already felt generational

 

[Danjin44]

Told yall its a 95 mc game.
Just the demo alone it already felt generational

I didn't even cared for the score I played Hashino's past works and big fan of it and playing the demo confirmed my hype, even if this game got 4/10 I would still buy it without second thought.

 

[saintjules]

Just jumped from 93 to 94

Even if it was 80, these numbers would be irrelevant if you like the game enough.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

[Only 3 days left until release!]

Today, we'd like to introduce you to a different version of the animation that was used during development and is different from the final version.

You can also see various Gallica animations in the prologue trial version currently available!

 

[Caio]

Even if it was 80, these numbers would be irrelevant if you like the game enough.

Better it stays at 94% on Meta

If you love the genre, you’ll play it no matter what, but hey, it’s always better to have a masterpiece in your hands so you can enjoy it even more. Forgive me for stating the obvious!

 

[saintjules]

Better it stays at 94% on Meta

If you love the genre, you’ll play it no matter what, but hey, it’s always better to have a masterpiece in your hands so you can enjoy it even more. Forgive me for stating the obvious!

Hah. Well I've seen over the years people go batshit crazy if a MC rating falls by a point or 2. I personally think it's a flawed system

 

[TintoConCasera]

Playing SMT5 V with nude demon mods

 

[MMaRsu]

Hah. Well I've seen over the years people go batshit crazy if a MC rating falles by a point or 2. I personally think it's a flawed system

Yeah because people are idiots

who tf cares about a MC score

 

[SantaBanana]

What about that review makes you think that?

I want to know how 'progressive' and political it is before jumping in, seeing as they mention this in their review.

 

[CrimsonSquall]

I want to know how 'progressive' and political it is before jumping in, seeing as they mention this in their review.

Idk abt progressive but its a medieval fantasy jrpg about a mythical election to be a king. it’s going to tackle some heavy themes fasho

 

[Topher]

I want to know how 'progressive' and political it is before jumping in, seeing as they mention this in their review.

Ah....ok. From what I've played, it is very allegorical so I don't think we are going to see direct references to politics outside of general concepts of equality. It certainly does not come across as a heavy handed politicized game to me.

 

[Punished Miku]

I want to know how 'progressive' and political it is before jumping in, seeing as they mention this in their review.

I mean, no one knows really. But the demo was already tackling racism. Multiple reviews praised this game for being "idealistic," which is an extremely odd compliment. I seriously doubt anything from this team is woke. The story and lore seems like the best thing in the game from what I saw.

 

[RoboFu]

Metaphor: ReFantazio Review

If you want to know if Metaphor: ReFantazio is the next ATLUS smash hit, then check out our Metaphor: ReFantazio Review, conducted on PC.

www.dualshockers.com

I like the game but to put this as a pro..

• Slick animations and fluid UI

Is just horribly wrong. The who presentation what someone here aptly called it " visual noise " is completely over the top annoying,

 

[Shake Your Rump]

I thought I’d see what resetera had to say about these reviews.

*click thread, newest page*

Persona 3-5 have been consistently homophobic

Catherine also came out twice and both times managed to introduce new transphobic bits.

*close browser*

I didn’t even have to look for this. These were literally the two posts within immediate view.

 

[Danjin44]

I like the game but to put this as a pro..

• Slick animations and fluid UI

Is just horribly wrong. The who presentation what someone here aptly called it " visual noise " is completely over the top annoying,

Nope, I highly degree with you on that, I thought the UI looked fantastic especially oil panted character portraits.

It’s subjective, maybe you are not into it but other people are.

 

[TintoConCasera]

It’s subjective, maybe you are not into it but other people are.

Yeah the UI is not for everyone, seems clearly designed for people who have taste.

 

[Aenima]

This game is already out of stock in most physical stores in my country. Atlus either shipped very little copies or the pre-order sales gonna be big. Managed to pre-order from a store i had a discont code, so bought the game for 48€ for PS5.

 

[Danjin44]

Yeah the UI is not for everyone, seems clearly designed for people who have taste.

I personally LOVE it, especially like there movement in oil painted portrait.

It kinda reminds of this style but I think this one is charcoal drawing on glass.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Yeah the UI is not for everyone, seems clearly designed for people who have taste.

Or understand that Art Direction > Graphics is king.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Only 34 outlets have bothered to review this? Weird as it's barely anything compared to other games. Heck even for Concord more bothered to give it a go.

 

[RSLAEV]

I mean, no one knows really. But the demo was already tackling racism. Multiple reviews praised this game for being "idealistic," which is an extremely odd compliment. I seriously doubt anything from this team is woke. The story and lore seems like the best thing in the game from what I saw.

I trust the Japanese team to write a good political story. I don't trust the localization team to bring that story over without injecting their personal politics. I'll happily pick it up if I'm proven wrong but I am definitely waiting to purchase this one.

 

[saintjules]

Only 34 outlets have bothered to review this? Weird as it's barely anything compared to other games. Heck even for Concord more bothered to give it a go.

If it's a 100+ hour game that's being claimed, I wouldn't be surprised that people are running late with reviews (if at all).

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Only 34 outlets have bothered to review this? Weird as it's barely anything compared to other games. Heck even for Concord more bothered to give it a go.

Are you looking on Metacritc? Those 34 reviews are just for PS5.

 

[struggler_guts]

Any playstation people can tell me exactly when this unlocks?

 

[RoboFu]

ugh i just played the ps5 demo and the IQ isn't very good at all. I am sticking to PC for this one for sure.

 

[Shake Your Rump]

I trust the Japanese team to write a good political story. I don't trust the localization team to bring that story over without injecting their personal politics. I'll happily pick it up if I'm proven wrong but I am definitely waiting to purchase this one.

I just watched this, and you should too.



To summarize the response to your concern: there is no personal politics in modern translations from large publishers. Any beef you have with changes can be blamed on the marketing department, which itself adapts to the target market.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

You guys are kinda grazing over the most noteworthy aspect of this game's release:

...I voted for 90-94%