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[Sequence Six]

So I've got to admit that I'm not really keen on on P4D. I enjoy rhythm games fine but I've only ever played them at arcades, never on a handheld or a console before. Is there a solid non-import I could check out that can give me a decent idea of what to expect from this?

If your reaction is "Haven't you played X, Y, or Z?" the answer is "I haven't played many games since the end of the PSX era, also I am poor."

 

[A Dead Diehard]

So I've got to admit that I'm not really keen on on P4D. I enjoy rhythm games fine but I've only ever played them at arcades, never on a handheld or a console before. Is there a solid non-import I could check out that can give me a decent idea of what to expect from this?

If your reaction is "Haven't you played X, Y, or Z?" the answer is "I haven't played many games since the end of the PSX era, also I am poor."

Dude, Persona 4 Golden is in my top 3 and I'm still not really feeling P4D.

 

[WellBattle6]

I'd predict a 30% buying rate among Vita and P4G owners. Also, the North American version of Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd would be indicative of what to expect since it's made by the same company as for P4D. Not sure whether there is an European version.

Edit: Upon checking and finding out that Dingo is no longer part of P4Dan, it's hard to predict what Atlus will actually release, so Project Diva may not be an accurate indicator of the type of gameplay we will see. I still hope that Atlus will release a hard mode.

 

[Risette]

Dude, Persona 4 Golden is in my top 3 and I'm still not really feeling P4D.

they're different genres though. if you don't like rhythm games you aren't going to like p4d.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Are you thinking about Dingo when talking about the company that made Diva F2nd? Dingo has been dropped from the P4D project and they did not make Diva F2nd.

 

[A Dead Diehard]

they're different genres though. if you don't like rhythm games you aren't going to like p4d.

Just to be clear, I like rhythm games. The money I've spent on Rock Band is proof enough.
Besides, if it was genre that was the deciding factor, how about the success of Arena?

 

[Risette]

Are you thinking about Dingo when talking about the company that made Diva F2nd? Dingo has been dropped from the P4D project and they did not make Diva F2nd.

they also made those love live games on vita which were apparently really bad or something. something must've happened over there.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Well it's love live related so I automatically assumed that it would be terrible. >_> <_<

 

[PK Gaming]

Well it's love live related so I automatically assumed that it would be terrible. >_> <_<

Do you want to die

 

[Sequence Six]

I'd predict a 30% buying rate among Vita and P4G owners. Also, the North American version of Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd would be indicative of what to expect since it's made by the same company as for P4D. Not sure whether there is an European version.

Edit: Upon checking and finding out that Dingo is no longer part of P4Dan, it's hard to predict what Atlus will actually release, so Project Diva may not be an accurate indicator of the type of gameplay we will see. I still hope that Atlus will release a hard mode.

Well, thanks for the suggestion anyway. I think I have a friend that owns that game. If he has a physical copy I'll see if I can borrow it.

 

[GamingBird]

will anything be lost if one skips p4d and just play persona 5 instead?

 

[Tamanon]

will anything be lost if one skips p4d and just play persona 5 instead?

Obviously all the stories are extremely connected. Yu's disco dancing is an integral plot point in Persona 5.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Kanamin is actually the unrevealed 5th party member.

 

[DryEyeRelief]

Aww, I'm looking forward to P4D

 

[Necrovex]

I'm also kind of hype for Persona 4 Dancing. If only due to the sheer love for the music.

 

[GamingBird]

will anything be lost if one skips p4d and just play persona 5 instead?

Obviously all the stories are extremely connected. Yu's disco dancing is an integral plot point in Persona 5.

Kanamin is actually the unrevealed 5th party member.

will anything be gained if one plays p4d in anticipation of p5?

 

[KenjiGlove]

will anything be gained if one plays p4d in anticipation of p5?

No.

 

[84X]

will anything be gained if one plays p4d in anticipation of p5?

Enjoyment? Entertainment?

I don't know why you think P4D would have any relation to P5...

 

[Antiwhippy]

will anything be gained if one plays p4d in anticipation of p5?

You seem supremely conflicted for awhile now about getting this game, and especially getting a vita for this game, so I'm going to lay down my perspective on the whole thing.

You're in P4D for the characters and story? Probably not worth it considering their track record, but hey, maybe it'll be OK. Don't expect too much from a rhythm game.

You're in it for the gameplay? Seems a bit easy but it'll be fun playing through it if you love the soundtrack, and hopefully it'll be challenging too.

You're in it to gain some perspective on P5? Unless you're getting the version with the teaser blu-ray, nada. No point even thinking about it. Won't happen.

Don't know if you like rhythm games? This one will probably be one of the easier ones for you to get into, but if you only care about the persona part of P4D I don't think this game will have a lot of meaning for you unless you really love the soundtrack.

 

[GamingBird]

^

I like the Persona part of the persona games. The characters especially and I want to see how cool the story and the character interactions are. I am particularly interested in seeing whether Marie and Margaret will be in the story and what they will add.

But the problem for me is what color of the PSV2000 I should buy for this game. Sleek black or pure white but with ugly more visible bezels?

 

[Antiwhippy]

White/pink.

Such a beautiful system. Was looking to upgrade to this for awhile now, but it's hard to justify it while my OG vita is still going strong.

 

[GamingBird]

White/pink.



Such a beautiful system. Was looking to upgrade to this for awhile now, but it's hard to justify it while my OG vita is still going strong.

Doesn't the bezels look more out of place and visible for the White variant?

 

[MSMrRound]

will anything be gained if one plays p4d in anticipation of p5?

You will be able to unlock Scrunchie-chan as a playable party member in P5.

 

[Setsu00]

Very nice art. I can't tell who drew it though.

I'm pretty sure it's domerica.

 

[CorvoSol]

Persona 4 Dancing is actually Persona 5. Just like Peace Walker was Metal Gear Solid V.

 

[Nachos]

Persona 4 Dancing is actually Persona 5. Just like Peace Walker was Metal Gear Solid V.

Yeah, when's Persona 5? I'm getting sick of Persona: (Birth by Memories/1024) Distance

(I can't even be bothered to remember the names of the Kingdom Hearts games.)

 

[Reanimatoin]

Using Google translate on that new 4gamer P4D story article gives an awesome new name for the team.....

The Self Styled Special Investigation Corps!

This name is now Canon in my head!

 

[koutoru]

Enjoyment? Entertainment?

I don't know why you think P4D would have any relation to P5...

Just wait for P5D to come out and P5 protagonist and Yu start having a dance off.

 

[DNAbro]

Just wait for P5D to come out and P5 protagonist and Yu start having a dance off.

I don't think Yu can handle all this style

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr12/HammettSHREDZ/persona5-2_zps6fizwvks.gif

 

[Dantis]

Hey, let's play a game of "Not posting 15MB GIFs"

DNAbro, you can go first!

 

[A Dead Diehard]

Hey, let's play a game of "Not posting 15MB GIFs"

DNAbro, you can go first!

Isn't it alright if it's in quote tags?

 

[Dantis]

I was thinking more about the actual size of it, for mobile users.

 

[DNAbro]

Hey, let's play a game of "Not posting 15MB GIFs"

DNAbro, you can go first!

all right i'll just leave a link to it.

 

[Dantis]

Cheers bro.

 

[Scrooge McDuck]

Kanami Kitchen are on the charecter page now too, I think that's new.

So charecter reveal in Famitsu this week then?

Video is live now

My god. What is that creature?

 

[Dantis]

I think most of the us have passed the point of being surprised by how much Soejima is half assing his post-Arena designs. Like, Labrys and everyone were at least really well drawn, but with Ultimax and this he just hasn't given any fucks.

 

[Nimby]

Yeah, when's Persona 5? I'm getting sick of Persona: (Birth by Memories/1024) Distance

(I can't even be bothered to remember the names of the Kingdom Hearts games.)

I'm glad Atlus doesn't follow those weird Japanese naming conventions.

wait a second...

 

[Setsu00]

I have a confession to make.

I like the portraits for Kanamin Kitchen - they remind me of all those weird and sometimes really ugly NPCs from the P2 duology.

 

[Mobile Suit Gooch]

So, since the velvet room is now a jail in Persona 5, would it take place in a mental hospital in Persona 6? (Too early I know.)

 

[Lusankya]

My god. What is that creature?

I guess she is just quite young. Like, 11-12 years old while the others are 16-17 years old.

 

[Nachos]

I'm glad Atlus doesn't follow those weird Japanese naming conventions.

wait a second...

At least Atlus doesn't leave you wondering how to pronounce the titles of their games.

Spoiler

Kingdom Hearts: Three Five Eight Days Over Two.

And at least The Ultimax: Ultra Suplex Hold is fun to say.

 

[PK Gaming]

Kanamin Kitchen Character introduction

I'm the calm-headed leader with the occasional hot-blooded streak!

I'm the perfectly normal, level-headed girl with a smile that can knock the socks of the Devil.

Why is it that when the subject of idols is broached your sparing human intellects instantly assume the most ingratiating posture of surrender imaginable.

So um, when do I get paid

 

[84X]

At least Yu's portrait is a huge improvement, it can actually show emotions!

Spoiler

Though I guess the neutral image is recycled from that one artwork so still lazy in a sense.

 

[DNAbro]

Kanamin Kitchen Character introduction

I'm the calm-headed leader with the occasional hot-blooded streak!

I'm the perfectly normal, level-headed girl with a smile that can knock the socks of the Devil.

Why is it that when the subject of idols is broached your sparing human intellects instantly assume the most ingratiating posture of surrender imaginable.

So um, when do I get paid

I bet the second one ends up the villain.

 

[A Dead Diehard]

Snip

Wait, is this for real?

 

[Setsu00]

Wait, is this for real?

Of course not.

 

[Risette]

that art is pretty bad

 

[MysticDistance]

will anything be lost if one skips p4d and just play persona 5 instead?

What exactly would be lost? Isn't this just a game? If you play it, it helps tide you over. If you don't, there's no loss. This is a really weird question, honestly. I don't mean that offensively. I just don't know what answer you're looking for, exactly. There's nothing really to lose or gain here.

 

[Reanimatoin]

What exactly would be lost? Isn't this just a game? If you play it, it helps tide you over. If you don't, there's no loss. This is a really weird question, honestly. I don't mean that offensively. I just don't know what answer you're looking for, exactly. There's nothing really to lose or gain here.

I'm pretty sure he meant if he didn't play P4D would there be story elements in 5 he didn't understand.

He's not talking on an existential level here

 

[A Dead Diehard]

Of course not.

The fact I need to ask is problem enough, no?