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[Hamster0]

I'm only about 2 hours in, but man, Igor's voice really feels like it doesn't fit to me, maybe in just used to his voice from 3 & 4. I guess it'll eventually grow on me

 

[Strimei]

I'm only about 2 hours in, but man, Igor's voice really feels like it doesn't fit to me, maybe in just used to his voice from 3 & 4. I guess it'll eventually grow on me

I definitely miss Dan Woren, wish they hadn't changed. Though I am curious who voices him in 5, I swear its Fred Tatasciore.

 

[Substandard]

I'm about 5 hours in and probably done for the day. I need to figure out the demon negotiation because I'm terrible at it.

Outside of that the game seems amazing so far

 

[Aeana]

Thoughts as of 4/13:

-As slick as the menus are(VERY), I wish they'd given similar flair to the rest of the party, like FFXIII did. It'd be cool if Morgana or Ryuji had their own character-specific animations when you go to their gear.
-I like that the protagonist feels like a character. Not 'you feel sleepy' but 'I feel sleepy', etc. He has his own thoughts and things more as well.
-Massive Persona 2 vibes, like the whole world and the school really is corrupt.
-The music makes me think of the Raidou games, similar jazzy vibe.
-Seems like they're shying away from the SMT demonary names.

Spoiler

'Two-horned beast' and 'guard captain' my foot, I know a Bicorn and Eligor when I see one.
-I almost feel like Igor should have been a new character. He seems really different, especially because of the voice.

I have no complaints about the dub or localization. There's a few stilted lines here and there, it happens. It's not like I'm playing Sword Art Online or Elminage Original or something.

They don't tell you their "true name" until you negotiate with them.

 

[LastMinuteHero]

Huh I feel like fighting

Spoiler

the minibosses leading up to Kaneshiro was harder than fighting Kaneshiro himself. Then again I did run out of sp by the time I reached the 3rd or 4th boss

 

[Conflict NZ]

Couple questions:

1. Is there a max social link guide that doesn't have spoilers? Not sure I'll have time to play this game twice so I want to see them all in one go.

2. Is there a true ending and is there a spoiler free guide on how to get it?

 

[gagecube]

Every time Igor speaks I just think I'm playing Catherine

 

[Error]

I miss the Dojimas, Sakura guy is such an ass lol

 

[MaximumSpider]

Every time Igor speaks I just think I'm playing Catherine

Whenever Sojiro talks I think "And that's your cocktail trivia for tonight!"

 

[NESpowerhouse]

I named my dude Keikaku Keikaku because he looks like a scheming motherfucker. Well, that and he reminds me of Light Yagami and Lelouche Vi Britannia, the kings of the keikaku.

 

[pizzaparty]

2. Is there a true ending and is there a spoiler free guide on how to get it?

The true ending is really hard to miss and the game strongly guides you towards it.

 

[Iva Demilcol]

Couple questions:

1. Is there a max social link guide that doesn't have spoilers? Not sure I'll have time to play this game twice so I want to see them all in one go.

2. Is there a true ending and is there a spoiler free guide on how to get it?

GameFAQs.

 

[KZXcellent]

Had my first Game Over.

Entered a battle and a Bicorn critted Joker 3 points above his max health. RIP.

I couldn't help but laugh.

 

[LastMinuteHero]

Couple questions:

1. Is there a max social link guide that doesn't have spoilers? Not sure I'll have time to play this game twice so I want to see them all in one go.

2. Is there a true ending and is there a spoiler free guide on how to get it?

To your first one there is one on gamefaqs but it's quite hard to follow. As for your second, I haven't beaten the game yet but supposedly the choices to get the true ending isn't as vague as getting p4's true ending

 

[Rainy]

Just started the game but curious, is there any way to miss the true ending?

 

[mattiewheels]

I'm guessing this game starts out with a much narrower focus than the last two...I remember wandering around the town with my own free time pretty early into the beginning with those, but this is really focused so far.

 

[cj_iwakura]

I miss the Dojimas, Sakura guy is such an ass lol

Pimpin' ain't easy, no time to raise a kid.

I really want to see the MC start breaking knees at this school. Already got a bad reputation, may as well enjoy it.

 

[Kalentan]

Question about the 4/25 quiz about the Kakushinhan...

Spoiler

I read the Eurogamer guide but I'm still a bit confused. They said:

'What's the common usage of kakushinhan again, regarding an action you take? Knowing your actions are wrong.
But the real kakushinhan is the opposite, right? So the opposite means... Conviction that you're right."

So is there two questions? Like do you answer with the first and then the second?

 

[deim0s]

Finishing the first dungeon on the last day (old persona habit) is a mistake. D:

Then I saw the cutscene animation! :O

 

[pizzaparty]

Just started the game but curious, is there any way to miss the true ending?

Yes, but it's incredibly obvious when you are diverging from it.

 

[otakukidd]

Game has some of the best dialog choices. There's something about a game where a dialog choice makes you laugh out loud. Loving the main character actually having some personality and not just a blank slate.

Also god damn this game gets dark fucking fast.

 

[Lelcar]

Why does Igor still do the Velvet Room thing? He doesn't still work for Philemon does he? I mean the butterfly is Philemon, but he doesn't take an active role in anything anymore. Nyar died in Persona 2.

 

[Laughing Banana]

Additional pro tip for one day dungeon runs, [early-mid gameplay spoiler]

Spoiler

once you get Doctor Lady to rank 5/6(?) she starts selling you accessories that regenerate SP in battle

, which allows you to easily clear dungeons in a day.

But isn't the accessory like 50k a piece tho, lol.

 

[kaitain19]

Some questions about P5:
- Is there a way to recover SP in dungeons like the Fox in P4?
- Can you switch characters in your party while in a dungeon or is it like P3 & P4 where you can only bring 3 other party members and if you want to use other characters you need to exit the dungeon?
- How do you obtain new Personas? Is there a conversation system in this game like in other SMT titles?
- Is Tanaka (the home shopping guy) in this game?
- Late game spoiler:

Spoiler

So I already know that Goro will betray you, does that mean he won't be usable in endgame, thus I don't need to bother levelling him up in battles?

 

[Hidden One]

Why does something have to load every 5 seconds?

That's the one thing I don't like lol. Yeah the transitions are pretty but Atlas needs to realize that we prefer staying in the action more than waiting for loading screens..I wish they had an option to disable all the transition screens. Then again it's probably to load the maps more than anything because I noticed some pop ins during an in game dialog session before.

 

[cj_iwakura]

Why does Igor still do the Velvet Room thing? He doesn't still work for Philemon does he? I mean the butterfly is Philemon, but he doesn't take an active role in anything anymore. Nyar died in Persona 2.

He's still Philemon's servant, that hasn't changed(far as I know). They still serve a 'master', probably because Philemon would want them helping Persona users.

 

[Astral]

Looking at the activities people are doing make me feel so behind. Apparently I should have a job by now.

 

[Forceatowulf]

So... uh... is dating students a thing in Japan, or is this just very liberal writing?

Everybody seems to be A-ok with this fuckery.

 

[bucklam66]

I'm want to start playing tomorrow, how long until your able to make a first save, I'll only have about 2 hours max to play.

 

[Merkunt]

Was anyone playing in Hard mode able to reach the Treasure room in The Castle in a single run? Ran out of SP shortly after the gymnasium boss.

 

[ChanMan]

Kinda weird to me that

Spoiler

everyone just accepts that the PE teacher is dating a student like it's no big deal... is that considered acceptable in Japan? People lose their jobs for that shit here in the U.S. regardless of the student's age.

Guess you just said fuck it on adding spoiler tags huh, granted it is minor but still.

 

[Crayons]

Just got my copy from Amazon today. About an hour and a half in.

I already have a crush on Ryuji

 

[deim0s]

Every time Igor speaks I just think I'm playing Catherine

Whenever Sojiro talks I think "And that's your cocktail trivia for tonight!"

When he explains about the beans man.

I want Catherine (or a sequel) on current-gen. :/

 

[ChasingComets]

But isn't the accessory like 50k a piece tho, lol.

By the time you get to that point, 50K should not be an issue, assuming you're not spending everything on equipments. The QOL benefits of the accessory should take priority over other purchases.

 

[Laughing Banana]

Looking at the activities people are doing make me feel so behind. Apparently I should have a job by now.

Don't be bothered by that too much, since people prioritize different things during their playthrough. They may already have a job, for example, but you may have higher social stat than theirs, of have stronger personas, or have higher confidants' social links.

By the time you get to that point, 50K should not be an issue, lol.

Really now. I managed to get to 7 for her only after finishing the 2nd dungeon and money is really tight, mannn. One of my dudes is underequipped because the equipment are goddamn expensive, and daily jobs only give 3600 yen at most per day >_<

I suppose I raised her too fast, maybe.

 

[Alucrid]

so many good moments in the game so far. fuck atlus for disabling share

 

[Fancy Clown]

I'm want to start playing tomorrow, how long until your able to make a first save, I'll only have about 2 hours max to play.

You'll have like 4-ish opportunities to save in the first 2 hours

 

[NESpowerhouse]

So... uh... is dating students a thing in Japan, or is this just very liberal writing?

Everybody seems to be A-ok with this fuckery.

At least with regards to the rest of the school's faculty, it just has to do with how this guy is such a decorated athlete and his reputation with coaching a renowned volleyball team. Everyone mainly just turns a blind eye and pretends like it doesn't even happen. From what I can gather, this kind of attitude is common in Japan.

 

[pizzaparty]

Some questions about P5:
- Is there a way to recover SP in dungeons like the Fox in P4?
- Can you switch characters in your party while in a dungeon or is it like P3 & P4 where you can only bring 3 other party members and if you want to use other characters you need to exit the dungeon?
- How do you obtain new Personas? Is there a conversation system in this game like in other SMT titles?
- Is Tanaka (the home shopping guy) in this game?
- Late Game Spoiler:

Spoiler

So I already know that Goro will betray you, does that mean he won't be usable in endgame, thus I don't need to bother levelling him up in battles?

-Yes, there are SP items.

Spoiler

Hierophant's confidant abilities let you create SP items. Death's confidant abilities unlocks SP regen accessories.

-You do not need to exit the dungeon to swap party members.

Spoiler

Star's confidant ability lets you swap party members in a fight.

-Last question.

Spoiler

You only have access to Goro in one palace.

 

[TheGamingBox]

where and how do i raise the guts stat?

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

I definitely miss Dan Woren, wish they hadn't changed. Though I am curious who voices him in 5, I swear its Fred Tatasciore.

David Lodge.

 

[Xeteh]

How much of a role does fatigue play in the dungeon crawling? It was my least favorite aspect of P3 (aside from not being able to control teammates) and I was stoked it was gone in P4.

 

[Sciel]

removed

You really need to label that fking last spoiler as something late game. Everything above it is just general / early gameplay stuff and then you decide to pop...that.

thanks a bunch.

 

[Aselith]

Just got to my first battle after you go to school and holy shit that music is hype.

Such style!

 

[jack_package_200]

Early spoilers(4/15)

Spoiler

Wtf I was not expecting this game to go that fucking dark. Like holy shit. YOU ARE SO FUCKING DEAD KAMOSHIDA

 

[ChasingComets]

Really now. I managed to get to 7 for her only after finishing the 2nd dungeon and money is really tight, mannn. One of my dudes is underequipped because the equipment are goddamn expensive, and daily jobs only give 3600 yen at most per day >_<

I suppose I raised her too fast, maybe.

Have you been using negotiate for money? It's quite possibly the best way in the game of getting money, but I find it's something that gets overlooked quite commonly. Often when you're fighting mooks that won't give good exp, it's a better idea to negotiate with them for money or items.

 

[Iva Demilcol]

Kinda weird to me that everyone just accepts

Spoiler

that the PE teacher is dating a student like it's no big deal... is that considered acceptable in Japan? People lose their jobs for that shit here in the U.S. regardless of the student's age.

So... uh... is dating students a thing in Japan, or is this just very liberal writing?

Everybody seems to be A-ok with this fuckery.

Don't like to quote myself but...

Spoiler

It's forbidden. The university I used to attend to had it explicitly written in the Student Handbook I received when I enrolled there. But something tells me it's forbidden because it was a thing once (I don't have proof of that though).

 

[Rainy]

omfg the line

Spoiler

"you can't go after Kamoshida's bitch" made me laugh, what the hell, so weird

 

[Vincent Alexander]

Only about an hour in, but oof this is a slow start...Not hating anything, but definitely not jiving with anything either. Last 20 minutes feels like nothing but random people talking shit about my past and....snore.

 

[kaitain19]

You really need to label that fking last spoiler as something late game. Everything above it is just general / early gameplay stuff and then you decide to pop...that.

thanks a bunch.

Sorry about that, I fixed my post now.