Explore the Persona series, its origins in Megami Tensei, and the evolution from old-school to new-school titles. Learn why Persona 3 Reload is the perfect entry point.
The Persona series is a renowned JRPG franchise developed by Atlus, originating as a popular spinoff of the Megami Tensei series. Alongside other Megami Tensei spinoffs like Devil Survivor, Devil Summoner, and Digital Devil Saga, Persona has achieved greater fame and is considered more popular than the mainline games.
The series is broadly divided into two eras: the "old school" games (Persona 1, Persona 2 Eternal Punishment, and Persona 2 Innocent Sin) and the "new school" games (Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5). Numerous remakes and spinoffs also exist, including the Persona Q, Persona 4 Arena, and Persona Dancing Night series.
Persona 3 was instrumental in bringing the series to prominence. Since its 2007 debut, it has spawned a manga, an anime, three remakes, a dancing game, two Persona crossovers, multiple mobile games, and a stage play. Persona 3 uniquely blends dungeon crawling with life simulation mechanics, creating an experience that is best understood by playing it firsthand. It is recommended to start with Persona 3 or any subsequent title.
Persona 3 Reload, released in 2024 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam, is a remaster of Persona 3 FES, featuring approximately 50% more content. It holds an 87 rating on Metacritic.
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