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Persona 5 |OT| Lupin The Fifth. Label spoilers properly! (see post #4621)
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Finally had a little time to start playing this yesterday. Can't wait to dive deeper into this. Thankfully my wife has courses this weekend so I can binge play the hell out of this.
My only complaint so far is that the movement of the character feels a little weird. Not sure how to describe it but it.
My only complaint so far is that the movement of the character feels a little weird. Not sure how to describe it but it.
AzureFlame
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nope, you don't need to grind like that btw.
toastyToast
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It's finally here. I legit know fuck all about this game. The blackest media black outs.
Aww fucking yeah gurl. I'm out
Aww fucking yeah gurl. I'm out
eyeball_kid
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I can't believe some of y'all are already in May, I'm not even done with the first Palace.
Anyway, it's interesting to me mechanics they've taken from SMT1 (and I guess Persona 1, but I haven't played that one) for this game. The guns (and flying enemies being weak to them), the demon negotiation...even down to demons being more likely to give you items if you already have the same kind as a Persona. All that is straight out of SMT1.
The more I play, the more I love it. Well, aside from the translation. And the clumsy movement/stealth. And the tiny maps. But it feels so much bigger and darker than Persona 3 already and I've barely started.
Anyway, it's interesting to me mechanics they've taken from SMT1 (and I guess Persona 1, but I haven't played that one) for this game. The guns (and flying enemies being weak to them), the demon negotiation...even down to demons being more likely to give you items if you already have the same kind as a Persona. All that is straight out of SMT1.
The more I play, the more I love it. Well, aside from the translation. And the clumsy movement/stealth. And the tiny maps. But it feels so much bigger and darker than Persona 3 already and I've barely started.
I'm following the spoiler-free guide so I'm always afraid I will short of cash and get stuck. Had to revert to Easy because Normal is drain too much SP because of the damages.
6/12, about 22 hours in
Really starting to love the story and the character development. It's amazing what having a longform game allows you to do in those terms.
It's not hard to understand why characters feel so flat in shorter games. It's hard to understand someone if you never get the chance to see what they are like in the monotony of a relatable day-to-day life.
Could have done without
Really starting to love the story and the character development. It's amazing what having a longform game allows you to do in those terms.
It's not hard to understand why characters feel so flat in shorter games. It's hard to understand someone if you never get the chance to see what they are like in the monotony of a relatable day-to-day life.
Could have done without
Ryuji and Morgana checking out Ann as she slept though. Or at least wish they had given me a way to make the MC react negatively towards them. I get they're trying to portray "realistic" youth, but still it's kinda uncomfortable how Ann is treated sometimes.
This is the only thing that worries me about this game, and it's the only reason that keeps me from buying this.
Time management. It seems that I wouldn't have enough time to explore and grind/farm. Every waking moment has to be spent making something worthwhile while fearing time running out with other activities.
What I mean is: I'd stress out.
The name that you give your group doesn't come up in the story, right? This is just for the Thieves Network features?
You could always just clear the dungeon first and then, you're free to roam about town without worrying about deadlines.
You could always just clear the dungeon first and then, you're free to roam about town without worrying about deadlines.
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It's very briefly used a couple of times in the story. I think it's like two or three times at most.
20cent
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When I played my first Persona game, I used to think that I hated JRPG, was not really attracted to demons (I was close to the adult age when Pokemon came out), and never played tarot (still haven't).
That was P4G and I have played a lot of Atlus and other JRPG since.
So I am not sure these qualify as a prerequisite to like Persona.
I think it has more to do with visual novels, "japanese culture", contemporary setting, etc..
Okie. Good to know. I'm going with "Igorlicious" then.
im in May 18th, i feel like i should of paced myself better? idk first persona game YOLO
I beat the first dungeon earlier tonight but ended up being uncomfortable that it too me five days...so I loaded a save and did the entire dungeon over in just two. It really helps to know what to expect. Not sure I'll do that again but it makes me feel better to know I'll have a few more days to up stats/confidants.
TetraGenesis
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No one has an answer for this?
The game seems like it's offering you chances to ship them but I can't find anything definitive online.
I would love if it's possible. I have no interest in romancing Ann (I find her character and VA pretty boring) but she and Ryuji have history and I'd love for them to be happy together!
This would be pretty unheard of for Persona though so I'm sure it's not possible. I just want confirmation because it might affect my choices going forward.
The game seems like it's offering you chances to ship them but I can't find anything definitive online.
I would love if it's possible. I have no interest in romancing Ann (I find her character and VA pretty boring) but she and Ryuji have history and I'd love for them to be happy together!
This would be pretty unheard of for Persona though so I'm sure it's not possible. I just want confirmation because it might affect my choices going forward.
Honestly don't worry about anything on your first playthrough of a Persona game.
Just do whatever you want, don't worry about doing anything optimally. I mean, if that's how you like to roll, feel free too, just don't feel pressured by other impressions.
The games have been good about preventing you from making too many serious mistakes in terms of trapping yourself, so just keep a few save files and you should be fine no matter what.
You can always easily see everything in NG+ if you miss something. There will be guides for doing 'perfect' playthroughs at some point as well. I just think your first experience should be relaxed.
Aceshighhhh
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Forreal.. got to the
treasure room
It's cool Atlus, I didn't need those 4+ gaming hours anyway...
TetraGenesis
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I'm genuinely sorry for you, man, that would be terrible.
But on the other hand, the game could not possibly be anymore clear about your desperate need to get it done with time to spare.
TetraGenesis
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Does anybody else use a restroom whenever they think of it for roleplaying's sake?
I always make a point to use it before bed in LeBlanc if I can help it.
I always make a point to use it before bed in LeBlanc if I can help it.
Would 11 days be enough?
RyanHardy101
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I'm downloading right now, only have PS3 and gaming PC, no PS4. Once I give it a shot I can give you some feedback, but AFAIK it's 720p30fps instead of 1080p30fps, without any other difference.
Me, though I'm doing because I thought there could be some interesting small monologue there as well.
Hello.
Yeah, the main difference is a lack of AA and 720p vs 1080p.
I actually own a PS4 but picked up the PS3 version since you can find it 20 bucks cheaper.
Novum_Veritas
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11 days is plenty of time.
Loving this game but when it kicks you out of the driving seat for such long periods of time it gets really frustrating. I was hoping this would let up but it's still happening at the point of the second palace. My dvd rentals are so friggin late because it won't give me a moment to return them! D:
What should I look out for? I just started playing the game but don't want to mess anything up.
Haha, no. But I use it pretty often just to see what the MC says.
More than enough. It takes up to 3-5 days max. I think most people would finish it in 3-4 days.
TetraGenesis
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5 days remaining is the absolutely latest I'd delay the last push through the (first) palace to the treasure room from, say, the midway point.
Reaching the treasure room - 1 day
A buffer (just in case something goes wrong and you need to pop out) - 1 day
The calling card situation - 2 days
The final heist - 1 day
Of course, you want to add at least 2-3 to that if you're just starting it (if you're not a power gamer). It will kick you out automatically on at least one occasion and, again, the average player will not make it all the way to the treasure room from the beginning in one day (without running out of SP and making it impossible).
Thanks! I'm looking forward to tackling it, then.
This is my first Persona game, BTW, and it's leaving a positive impression so far despite it being mostly tutorial.
GwyndolinCinder
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Done 4 dungeons on hard and only just discovered the shogi player -_-
Lets joker swap out party members mid battle
TetraGenesis
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I'd really like some people's opinion on this.
Very, very, very vague discussion about romancing that I'm spoilering just in case someone is extra sensitive (no specifics, seriously):
Very, very, very vague discussion about romancing that I'm spoilering just in case someone is extra sensitive (no specifics, seriously):
I know the age of consent is younger in Japan but it is really really weirding me out that you can romance adults/authority figures as an underage high schooler. It would be one thing if you were in Grade 3 and 18, but you're 16-17 years old.
The problem is, they're great characters that I'm happy are included for the narrative's sake, but man. That is problematic, to say the least, from a Western cultural point of view.
The problem is, they're great characters that I'm happy are included for the narrative's sake, but man. That is problematic, to say the least, from a Western cultural point of view.
Can you even do that though? I'm not far enough in Temperance(Rank 4ish maybe) or the Newsreporter, but in the past when you've had adult social-links, yes you can maybe do joke flirting, but it never becomes a full romance or anything. That's always been reserved for the girls in your school.
I'm begining third chapter and holy hell Ryugi is getting on my nerves on wanting to be "famous and respected" as Phantom thieves. You know, kepping a low profile because you can't tell the world that you're fight in illusianary world with super power without getting yourself locked in a mental facility ?!
If he wasn't obess with that I would like him but come on man, stop with bullshit, I'm doing this because I want to help people not for getting famous+respected.
If he wasn't obess with that I would like him but come on man, stop with bullshit, I'm doing this because I want to help people not for getting famous+respected.
I'd say don't stress yourself out and clear it at your own pace, you have plenty of time to complete it (don't leave it for the last minute neither). Try to get as far as possible every time you go in, play smart saving SP when needed. Eventually you will run out of SP and will have to come back to real world, where you can upgrade your gear and stock up on restoring items for your next incursion
Yeah, this is why I don't consider him much better than Yosuke. xD He's annoying for other reasons.
I'd still take Junpei over them both....
Audioboxer
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Good to know. I played the first few hours last night and as my last post in this topic stated I far preferred the start to Persona 4 and all the characters in it.
Quite honestly I think Persona 5 has started pretty shit :O .... *runs* Bit disjointed and it seems to be trying too hard to throw "crazy" at you, instantly, without even a slight build up of normality. Plus I really hate Igors new VA (English) :'(
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