-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Persona 5 |OT2| Someone must have been helping you go to bed early. Talk!
- Thread starter BRSxIgnition
- Start date
it's called Loki? so it's probably why my body Loki isn't in the game
http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/persona4/images/f/fe/Loki.png/revision/latest?cb=20090705074251
http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/persona4/images/f/fe/Loki.png/revision/latest?cb=20090705074251
I ended up buying more than four sp regen items just so I didn't have to fuck around in the menu when switching party members.
it's called Loki? so it's probably why my body Loki isn't in the game
http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/persona4/images/f/fe/Loki.png/revision/latest?cb=20090705074251
Yeah, he called it Loki before the fight.
Finally finished the game, it was pretty great.
I do think if feels a tiny bit too long, and there's a bunch of unnecessary text at some points, but all things considered it is a great evolution of the series, especially mechanically. It also felt a bit more restrictive in terms of "just go to sleep", but maybe it was just a result of it happening too many nights in a row at some points.
However, weirdly enough, this was the cast I least enjoyed. I only really liked
and
. A couple of them were downright terrible, like
and
.
The Confidants on the other hand were pretty interesting for the most part. Wish we had
on the team instead.
I also enjoyed the (team mate spoiler)
I do feel that the story was somewhat predictable, except for a certain major thing that in retrospect should have been obvious.
I do think if feels a tiny bit too long, and there's a bunch of unnecessary text at some points, but all things considered it is a great evolution of the series, especially mechanically. It also felt a bit more restrictive in terms of "just go to sleep", but maybe it was just a result of it happening too many nights in a row at some points.
However, weirdly enough, this was the cast I least enjoyed. I only really liked
Makoto
Yusuke
Ryuji
Futaba
The Confidants on the other hand were pretty interesting for the most part. Wish we had
Shogi Idol
I also enjoyed the (team mate spoiler)
fake out when "someone" joins your team after seeming to be just a Confidant and then giving you all the Team perks on that SL level up at once. Shame about what happened later.
I do feel that the story was somewhat predictable, except for a certain major thing that in retrospect should have been obvious.
Mementos after 6th palace, and post 7th palace spoilers:
After beating Shido,
I decided to go as far as I could in Mementos. The last few floors, Futaba was saying "We're almost to the end!" like I was near the complete end of Mementos...nope,
another fucking wall! I'm guessing after the deadline for the 7th palace passes (Shido's change of heart), it opens to the last section of Mementos, and the game forces you into that. Unless they're going to explain where the metaverse or Mementos comes from or something, the only real mystery left is Morgana. I would assume we will learn more about Mementos whenever the Morgana reveal happens.
I decided to go as far as I could in Mementos. The last few floors, Futaba was saying "We're almost to the end!" like I was near the complete end of Mementos...nope,
another fucking wall! I'm guessing after the deadline for the 7th palace passes (Shido's change of heart), it opens to the last section of Mementos, and the game forces you into that. Unless they're going to explain where the metaverse or Mementos comes from or something, the only real mystery left is Morgana. I would assume we will learn more about Mementos whenever the Morgana reveal happens.
SuperBanana
Banned
What happens if you get in a relationship with one girl then social link up to 9 with another? It says "Choose your words carefully" but does it change anything if I just hook up with all of them?
ShadowSoldier89
Member
it adds 1 scene late in the game that has no gameplay effects
SuperBanana
Banned
That's it? Well ok! I don't want to end up in a "bad" ending or something.
Yeah, I'm guessing the thinking was that some/most people won't see the ultimate personas, so they used their better designs for the base ones. It's a shame, as it feels like you get punished for maxing out a party member's social link (even though the ultimate personas have nice combat benefits over the base ones).
Juliano2016
Member
Is it worth getting any of the DLC personas? I saw that Izanagi have some cool abilities.
you can get it by driving around at the area that's unlocked after you finish Place #
5
What's funny is that September was one of my favorite months of the game, but I'm also 100% down with the fact that this game is primarily visual novel.
I'm in the 7th palace right now and I really haven't been as invested in a Persona story as much as I have been here. It's a bit over the top and there's some holes, but overall it's been engaging. I genuinely like the genre they're aping from, though. I read a lot of Arsene Lupin stuff growing up.
The Nuke magic looked so good in all its forms. Just felt powerful.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
I don't know what I would rank second, but Kaguya is indeed the best
formasymphonic
Member
I checked this after seeing it on reddit, but if you go to the church on Sundays and talk to the priest you can buy items that:
- restore HP to all party members (Edit FULL HP to all team members)
- lifts debuffs on allies
- lifts buffs on enemies
- Cures all ailments for party (non special)
Crazy how what you don't find out until you've already beaten the game...
I can't tell you how long i had to grind for the last 3x liquid mercury... if it doesn't carry over then thats some BS.
- restore HP to all party members (Edit FULL HP to all team members)
- lifts debuffs on allies
- lifts buffs on enemies
- Cures all ailments for party (non special)
Crazy how what you don't find out until you've already beaten the game...
I can't tell you how long i had to grind for the last 3x liquid mercury... if it doesn't carry over then thats some BS.
Ah, guess I'll probably have to come back later then. I've only finished through palace 4. Also saw on Reddit that I could supposedly drive around and pick up the orbs in Kalut area of mementos for phosphorus but that seems like its inaccurate.
what?!
Trojita
Rapid Response Threadmaker
Something should be clarified. Social linking up to 10 with any girl is fine, it's the choice you make when it prompts you about choosing your words carefully that determines if this is a romantic or platonic relationship. You definitely want to get as many confidants to 10 as you can.
Wow and I thought the confessionary mechanic was hidden enough lol, never saw this.
Devilgunman
Member
Just started my NG+ with Japanese va. Holyshyte it's so much better than English. Ryuji sounds a lot less asshole now.
formasymphonic
Member
I'd always thought talking to the priest was how you triggered the confessional lol.
Planetarium. one time he said something about wanting to go to a place that would inspire him. I had a choice between that the museum and that park and I had already done the other two so i wanted to see what that was like. It was nice and you get some cool star stickers for the wooden bars (roof trusses?) on the top of your room.
I think I unlocked the location from a book, but i can't remember where i bought the book from though, sorry.
It doesnt Carry over
Only if you really like them. They're pretty overpowered though, so keep that in mind.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
yea, I bought Kaguya for my NG+ run. Repel Physical and Shining Light are just absurd. Then I started passing Repel Physical to other personas to just add to the absurdity.
I know Repel Physical is possible without Kaguya, but the DLC does make it much easier to obtain
So I was wondering something, I finished palace 7 and got 16 days left.
If someone could answer that without any spoiler of course.
I refused to denounce my friends during the interrogation am I ok for the best ending or is there another event that I will need to choose to correct answer?
If someone could answer that without any spoiler of course.
You're safe. Keep playing.
On the other hand, I'm finding myself preferring the English VO. I've been using Japanese in NG+, but I'll probably switch back pretty soon. I generally prefer English in just about everything though, so it's not too surprising.
In particular, I think Makoto and the wardens are a lot better in English. I also find Chihaya somewhat annoying in Japanese. I'm sure Shinya is better, though, since he's awful in English.
I also dislike the battle dialogue, largely because I don't like how they pronounce "persona."
It has to be raining. I'm like 98% sure.
Ah gotcha. Then I guess I'm done in mementos for now since I'm not really seeing enemies drop it. Thanks. You saved me a lot of time to try searching for the item
Trojita
Rapid Response Threadmaker
Thanks!
Augemitbutter
Member
on ng+, september has so much dialogue even when you choose to skip everything. could do with less.
Strangelove77
Member
Am I enough of a fool to buy the Catherine dlc? Hmm....
MiguelMexMIstery
Member
If you mean exams and holidays, you can see those on the calendar. If you want to prioritize some Confidants over others (what they call the S. Links or relationships in this game), I recommend Death for the best healing items, Temperance for getting more free time, Fortune for helping with other confidant boosts and Star and Tower for battling buffs. You should also thinking about maxing out some party members as it helps with battles, but don't worry about maxing everyone on a first playthrough. You'll know someone's arcana when you start their Confidant.
Going through Palace 7.
I'm actually really into the gimmick of the Palace a lot more than I thought I would, tbh. Still
, so I guess I'm almost at the halfway point? Not too sure.
Also
! Pretty neat.
Ann Windsor LOL. Funny bit from Ann there.
I'm actually really into the gimmick of the Palace a lot more than I thought I would, tbh. Still
need 3 of the 5 cards
Also
armored guards/shadows
Yeah, the tone is much darker compared to Persona 4.
As for relationships, I recommend focusing on:
Your party members (obviously)
Death arcana
(the back alley doctor)
(your homeroom teacher)
(a shy classmate)
(a shoji player)
As for dates:
Nothing in particular. Just be sure to finish a dungeon with at least a few days to spare before the deadline. You are often forced to leave and come back so you'll need the extra days. I usually did them as soon as possible. Also, if you can complete a dungeon in just one or two days, that'll give you more free time for social links, etc.
I meant more for story stuff. Wouldn't want to miss the true ending for not doing something or missing a major plot point.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
you dont like pearsona? its like infusing a delicious fruit with a persona
Considering what happens to (post October spoilers)
the principle and Haru's father, this is morbidly hilarious to me lol.
September pre Palace 5 stuff
Who is that girl?
She go to our school?
She waters flowers?
Who is that girl?
Burgers in Hawaii
Burgers!
Who is new person Morgana has ran off with?
She looks familiar!
Who is that girl who waters the flowers?
Does she go to our school?
Ooooh outer space?
Who, which girl?
She go to our school?
She waters flowers?
Who is that girl?
Burgers in Hawaii
Burgers!
Who is new person Morgana has ran off with?
She looks familiar!
Who is that girl who waters the flowers?
Does she go to our school?
Ooooh outer space?
Who, which girl?
When the audience know the answer quicker than the in game cast then it just becomes irritating.
Oh, there's no need to worry about that. If you've played Persona 4 it's not as convoluted as that, just use your best judgement when someone asks you something very important. ;P