Can you play Persona 4 without playing Persona 3?

No, each game has a different story and characters. Like the Final Fantasy series. You can just jump right into 4 without playing the others and not miss anything.

Should I play Persona 4 or Persona 3 first?

Definitely play Persona 3 first. Both games are absolutely fantastic, but Persona 4 did some make some improvements and changes to the core gameplay that might make Persona 3 jarring to play after having played 4.

Do I have to play other Persona games to play Persona 4?

You don't need to… but if you have the means and ability I would suggest you do. While the persona/SMT community can bicker all day about which is better P5 or 4, the simple fact is that Persona 5 is far more polished. Is Persona 5 a good video game?

Is Persona 3 and 4 connected?

Yeah all of the Persona games are all connected through the “velvet room”. All of the Persona titles are connected through the velvet room. The entire series is loosely connected.

Can I start from Persona 4?

I mean, is there any connection between series? Definitely fine to start off with P4. Nothing is spoiled and it's the "happiest" game in the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei franchise. Well I've only recently got into the persona series myself, thanks to Persona 4 Arena.

Why you shouldn't play Persona 3

Can you date girls in Persona 4?

Just like real life, you can enter Intimate Relationships with the girls in Inaba. After obtaining a high enough Social Link with each girl, you will be given special options when spending time with them. The game should give a sort of warning before choosing the option to enter a relationship or stay friends.

Do I play Persona 4 or 5 first?

Do I need to have played the other games in the series? Much like the Final Fantasy series, each individual Persona entry is its own self-contained story. Fans of previous games may get the odd reference to past games or characters, but all in all you won't be missing out much jumping straight into the latest entry.

Do I need to play Persona 3 and 4 before Q?

Q: Do I need to play Persona 3 & 4 to understand the story? A: It has its own story line, but you would enjoy the game much more if you play 3 and 4.

Should I start with Persona 3 4 or 5?

The short answer — it doesn't matter! Start where you want. The long answer? It entirely depends. We probably wouldn't recommend starting with Persona 4 Arena Ultimax or Persona 5 Strikers now, but if you have played either of those games before P5R, P4G, or P3P's release, then it doesn't matter.

What gender is Persona 3?

In the original release of Persona 3 as well as Persona 3 FES, the protagonist is male; for Persona 3 Portable, Atlus added the option to play as a female version of the character, to provide more options to returning players and attract a female demographic.

What is Joker's canon name?

While the player can freely choose a given name for Joker, his Phantom Thief code name, he is canonically named Ren Amamiya in-game and in most other appearances. Akira Kurusu is used in the game's manga adaptation.

Can you romance everyone in Persona 4?

There are eight possible romance options in Persona 4 Golden, four of which are your main party members, while the others are some of the more prominent side characters. If you really feel like it, you can even romance multiple characters, but that has a way of coming back to bite you around Valentine's Day.

What do I need to know before playing Persona 4?

Is Persona 3 the hardest Persona game?

Persona 3 Portable is definitely worth playing for those who enjoyed its successors. However, it's known to be the hardest out of the most recent Persona games. This entry's main theme revolves around death, after all, so it makes sense that it wouldn't shy away from trying to kill you at every turn.

How far apart are Persona 3 and 4?

Persona 3 is set from 2009 to 2010, and Persona 4 is set from 2011 to 2012. The Persona 4 Arena games and Dancing All Night take place in the months following Persona 4.

Is Persona 3 longer than 4?

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable — 76.5 Hours. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 — 81 Hours. Persona 4 Golden — 81.5 Hours.

Did Persona 3 age well?

Persona 3 Portable remains the classic that reinvented the Persona franchise and with this remaster it looks better than ever. Its gameplay may not have aged very well, but its story and combat system are still outstanding.

What is the best Persona game to start with?

Persona 5 is a fantastic starting point for newcomers, and like the other mainline titles in this second phase, no knowledge of previous games is required. It does a fantastic job in bringing the series to a new generation of consoles and RPGamers.

Which Persona 4 is the best?

Right from the technical improvements to revisiting the core of the game itself, Persona 4 Golden is the best it's ever been. Not only is this officially the ultimate way to play this JRPG classic, but also a reminder of why this was the game that put the Persona series on the map.

Should you play all Persona games in order?

Should I also play them first? Persona is a bit like the Zelda series – there are similar mechanics, items, storylines, and NPCs in them, but they take place so far apart from each other that it's not required to play the numbered main series games in order.

Should I play Persona 4 first?

Persona 4 Golden had so much heart, with lovable characters, great dungeons and just all around great story. I would just start here, there's nothing particularly about P4 that would be important to experience first. Doesn't matter where you start as long as you eventually play 3, 4, and 5.

Do I need to play Persona 3 and 4 before Q2?

You can still play both Persona Q and Q2 without having played 3 and 4, but you'll probably miss out on a bit of the experience. Persona Q focuses on the cast of 3 and 4, the two games you haven't played, and often makes references to their stories.

Is Persona 4 and 5 connected?

The series has given players a variety of different characters to know from Persona 4's Investigation Team to Persona 5's Phantom Thieves. Each of the games is in the same universe as each other and each new entry is a follow-up of sorts despite featuring a new cast of characters with each new entry.

What are the differences between Persona 3 and Persona 4?

Persona 3 and 4 are both very good RPGs in their own right, but they're fairly different from one another. Where Persona 3 is a mature story about the nature of life and death, Persona 4 is far more light-hearted and deals with softer, looser connected themes.

How long to beat Persona 3?

When focusing on the main objectives, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 is about 82 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 122 Hours to obtain 100% completion.