I AM JOHN!
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The Social Links are different, but that's about it.I NEED SCISSORS said:
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Persona 3 Portable |OT|: Mixing Things Up for Third Trimester
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firehawk12
Subete no aware
The FeMC has more options at night, so that breaks up some of the monotony a bit. But if you're going with a max-stats/s-links guide, it shouldn't matter.
I AM JOHN!
Banned
They didn't bring the part-time jobs into the Male campaign? That makes no sense.firehawk12 said:
I have just revealed that I have not played past the eight or so hours I put into the game since it came out.
I NEED SCISSORS
Banned
firehawk12 said:
Yeah, this is what I wanted to know. If the female character is still fine for a first timer, i'll go with her then.
Rahxephon91
Banned
So probably been asked already, but I just picked up the game. Should I install or will I be able to make do with out it?
Finally finished this up after about 55 hours of play time and just want to share some of my general thoughts about the game. For my first experience of playing the Persona series, I have to say it was a fantastic journey. I'm not a big fan of dungeon crawlers (or even JRPG's for that matter) and while I didn't mind the game's combat (actually quite enjoyed the Full Moon events), going through Tartarus did wear me down a bit as the game went on. However, I'd probably consider that my only real beef with the game.
The reason I decided to finally pick this series up after P3P launched is how intriguing the social links aspect sounded. And turns out that's exactly what made the game for me. It's true there isn't a whole lot of "gameplay" to these parts (occasionally picking a choice, giving a gift, etc), but I really felt the personalities and subplots to most of them were quite well developed. While the over arching plot was decent, it's really the social links that steal the show outside combat. P3P reaches a level of character development few games can even dream of achieving. The calendar set up of the game, exploring the town, the various trips, all of it is just so conducive to building up all the various character relationships. Really have to give props to Atlus for pulling this off so well.
As for the ending,
Definitely looking forward to trying out P4 but I'm still hoping for a P4P announcement. It really seems like the pace of P3P just works so much better with the point-and-click interface and quick travel (can only guess how much extra time it would take to beat the game if you had to slowly walk everywhere). But if that doesn't happen in the near future, I'll be sure to dust off the old PS2 and play it.
The reason I decided to finally pick this series up after P3P launched is how intriguing the social links aspect sounded. And turns out that's exactly what made the game for me. It's true there isn't a whole lot of "gameplay" to these parts (occasionally picking a choice, giving a gift, etc), but I really felt the personalities and subplots to most of them were quite well developed. While the over arching plot was decent, it's really the social links that steal the show outside combat. P3P reaches a level of character development few games can even dream of achieving. The calendar set up of the game, exploring the town, the various trips, all of it is just so conducive to building up all the various character relationships. Really have to give props to Atlus for pulling this off so well.
As for the ending,
the only thing I didn't care for was the MC's alleged death. Just strikes me as a bit out of the blue (after all, the final battles happened well over a month ago at this point, seems odd the MC would die now all after surviving all the events that day). I think the MC death would've fit in better if it happened right with the Nyx battle after placing the seal, but I can also see why they chose to include a bit of an epilogue. It conveniently allows the MC to have some closure with all the people he/she met and see the impact he/she had on their lives.
Definitely looking forward to trying out P4 but I'm still hoping for a P4P announcement. It really seems like the pace of P3P just works so much better with the point-and-click interface and quick travel (can only guess how much extra time it would take to beat the game if you had to slowly walk everywhere). But if that doesn't happen in the near future, I'll be sure to dust off the old PS2 and play it.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Forgot about this thread.
The game's pretty snappy, but it improves loading times between transitions.
Yeah, all of that is answered in "The Answer". I still felt like they could have found a way to at least include the cutscenes from The Answer in this version of the game just to give people some closure, but oh well.
Yeah. I mean, some of the events play on the fact that you know what happened during the male playthrough, but it's nothing major.I NEED SCISSORS said:
Rahxephon91 said:
The game's pretty snappy, but it improves loading times between transitions.
SlickVic said:
Yeah, all of that is answered in "The Answer". I still felt like they could have found a way to at least include the cutscenes from The Answer in this version of the game just to give people some closure, but oh well.
Fimbulvetr
Member
SlickVic said:
The official explanation is that
he forced himself to hold on long enough to keep his promise of meeting every one on the school's roof on the last day.
Cool, I'll probably check out the cutscenes for The Answer on youtube. I actually was liking the ending quite a bit
; getting closure on my social links and the moment where the SEES members break out of their amnesia. Just felt a bit random that the MC ups and dies right after that.
popsicle_sundays
Member
So I started playing this on my psp and 25 hours later I'm still in love with this game. This is the first Persona game i've ever played and it just makes me wonder why I never touched it before.
How long on average is this game?
How long on average is this game?
Rahxephon91
Banned
My playthrough of P3P actually wasn't that much shorter. About 63 hours compared to maybe something like 73 hours in the orginal P3.Yaweee said:
toastyToast
Member
I bought the PSN version after giving up on P3FES and holy shit, this a million times better.
Every aspect of P3 felt like a chore, I hated the auto-battling so much. The UI improvements combined with the improved dungeon crawling makes this game so much more enjoyable.
I can't put this game down.
Every aspect of P3 felt like a chore, I hated the auto-battling so much. The UI improvements combined with the improved dungeon crawling makes this game so much more enjoyable.
I can't put this game down.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
So apparently being 90% pre-rendered art and all, apparently this game scales up pretty damn nicely with that remotejoy lite PSP plugin thing, astonishingly well infact.
mistuhcahlos
Member
I fucking love this game. I had to quit FES a while back cause the kids were always around. I'm enjoying this much more the second time through. BRING ON P4P!!!
Quick question/advice --
My son (13) is very much into JRPGs -- he has played and beat all of the Kingdom Hearts games, FFXIII and World Ends With You. Based on that, would P3P be something that kind of fits with those? Also, how bad is the "M" rating? I'm somewhat strict I suppose in that in general I dont let him or his twin brother play "M" rated shooters or online (except for the Wii since it lacks voice chat) -- but I also think my sons are pretty mature and Im open on games/movies if they arent too over the top.
Any feedback or thoughts would be much appreciated - thanks in advance!
My son (13) is very much into JRPGs -- he has played and beat all of the Kingdom Hearts games, FFXIII and World Ends With You. Based on that, would P3P be something that kind of fits with those? Also, how bad is the "M" rating? I'm somewhat strict I suppose in that in general I dont let him or his twin brother play "M" rated shooters or online (except for the Wii since it lacks voice chat) -- but I also think my sons are pretty mature and Im open on games/movies if they arent too over the top.
Any feedback or thoughts would be much appreciated - thanks in advance!
P3P is a mature game without being explicit, but its suitability for a 13 year old really depends on the 13 year old. Sex, violence, death and suicide are all topics that get covered in a fair amount of depth. There's no use of the f-word in case that's something specific you're worried about.
I suggest watching clips on youtube to a get a better idea of the specifics. Even watching the anime clips that are only in the PS2 versions will be educational since the same basic content is in P3P.
I suggest watching clips on youtube to a get a better idea of the specifics. Even watching the anime clips that are only in the PS2 versions will be educational since the same basic content is in P3P.
Castor Krieg
Banned
jergrah said:
There is nothing vulgar or plain disturbing there, it's mostly the theme of death, end of the world, magic, sacrifice that got the game M rating. Also, characters point a special pistol and "shoot" themselves in the head to invoke a Persona, although I guess it's no problem explaining to 13-year old.
Can't believe I'm saying that, but ESRB description should be helpful:
Bought this game on psn and I'm totally in love with it. The characters the style just about everything. Even though I own the original copy and fes this is my first real playthrough.
After playing P3P its rekindled my love for the psp, Just this week I went out and bought valkyria, god of war and KH:bbs.
When I'm finished with P3P I think I'll start FES, I hope the transition isn't too hard. You guys think they would port FES on the psp as a separate game? I wouldn't mind buying that. I also gotta buy Persona 4.
After playing P3P its rekindled my love for the psp, Just this week I went out and bought valkyria, god of war and KH:bbs.
When I'm finished with P3P I think I'll start FES, I hope the transition isn't too hard. You guys think they would port FES on the psp as a separate game? I wouldn't mind buying that. I also gotta buy Persona 4.
Sipowicz said:
Team members Persona upgrade automatically when they hit certain xp levels. You have to have them in your party for them to get xp though (Fuuka is always considered a party member regardless of who else you choose)
IIRC the best Charm upgrade is the Photo booth thing available at the arcade in the mall on certain days. Next best is pheromone coffee which is always available at the cafe in Paulownia mall
Pein said:
About playing FES after P3P, the only thing that FES has that P3P doesn't is The Answer (a lengthy epilogue to the main game). I haven't played it, but the general consensus is that it isn't worth bothering with unless you absolutely LOVE P3. And seeing as you haven't played P4, I'd do that first.
Just picked this one up - since it's recommended as one of the best games for the PSP.
Not much familiar with the Persona universe, played bits and pieces for a few minutes - checking it out, but never finished one. Should I play the first one or each game is pretty much a standalone story.
Not much familiar with the Persona universe, played bits and pieces for a few minutes - checking it out, but never finished one. Should I play the first one or each game is pretty much a standalone story.
toastyToast
Member
deim0s said:
They are standalone stories. P3 added the whole social link aspect so it's quite unlike the first two. I'd suggest playing 3 then 4 for more of the same (I prefer 4) then go back and check out 1 if you're curious.
Bar a few hiccups right at the beginning of the game when I hadn't unlocked the useful team commands, I have found P3:FES completely manageable.
I do have P3 Portable though and I think with the control other the entire party the game will be a walkover, I thought Persona 4 got very easy after the first real dungeon. I was absolutely steam rolling enemies.
That said I still need to make my way through FES, about 60+ hours and I'm approaching December!
I do have P3 Portable though and I think with the control other the entire party the game will be a walkover, I thought Persona 4 got very easy after the first real dungeon. I was absolutely steam rolling enemies.
That said I still need to make my way through FES, about 60+ hours and I'm approaching December!
I missed one or two requests by Elizabeth in the Velvet Room.
Since the game runs by day/night cycles, that I won't get a chance ever to complete missed opportunities (or other events with the character) the 2nd time around and is the game is time limited/will end on a certain date?
I get a feeling that I should plan my in-game movements/activities with a daily planner.
(Dunno if this is considered cheating/spoiler atm) Is there a chart somewhere listing personas, fusion recommendations/useful skills to go with them?
Since the game runs by day/night cycles, that I won't get a chance ever to complete missed opportunities (or other events with the character) the 2nd time around and is the game is time limited/will end on a certain date?
I get a feeling that I should plan my in-game movements/activities with a daily planner.
(Dunno if this is considered cheating/spoiler atm) Is there a chart somewhere listing personas, fusion recommendations/useful skills to go with them?
I must say despite all my love for the game, the fact that I can delete stuff off my memory card through the game is an option and there not being an option to change the audio mix baffles me. The audio mix is in complete an utter disarray. The sound effects are way to loud and it bothers the hell out of me.
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Played this for about 3 hours and I'm not feeling it.
Basically your generic japanese sim with boring dungeons that look samey. The PS2 version is probably cooler since you at least can run around freely in daytime. The way they present this part in the portable version feels kinda lazy.
Don't see what the big deal is, probably because it's still early. We'll see.
Basically your generic japanese sim with boring dungeons that look samey. The PS2 version is probably cooler since you at least can run around freely in daytime. The way they present this part in the portable version feels kinda lazy.
Don't see what the big deal is, probably because it's still early. We'll see.