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

I never played any persona and I want to play because everyone says the game is awesome. 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.

Do you need to play previous Persona games to play Persona 4?

You don't need to play any of the Shin Megami Tensei games to get into Persona. Some If... characters appear in the very early Persona games, but not since Persona 3.

Do you need to play Persona 1 3 before 4?

If you plan on playing both it doesn't really matter what order you play them in. There's a small cameo in P4 involving characters and locations from P3 but that's about the only thing really connecting the two games. If you do plan on playing Persona 3 I suggest playing the Portable version on PSP/Vita.

Do I need to play the 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.

Do you need to play Persona 4 before Persona 5?

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.

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Is it okay to play Persona 4 first?

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.

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.

Should I play Persona 3 or 4 after 5?

Persona 3 is probably the best one the start with after Persona 5, but if it doesn't sound like your cup of tea for now, we'll talk about Persona 4 next time.

Are Persona 3 and 4 connected?

Just look back to Persona 4 Arena in that game they had the main party cast from Persona 3 in the game roster aged as older with more experience with there Personas. The Persona 4 fighting title connected both Persona 3 to 4 main party/characters.

Is Persona 5 a must play?

Persona 5 is still a masterpiece - and it's a must-play for those newly able to get it on PC, Xbox, and Switch. Persona 5 Royal is not only really damn good - it's a vastly important game to the current status of the Japanese RPG genre.

Is Persona 3 or 4 better?

As a base game, Persona 3 is perhaps the better of the two. It's more interesting, more mature, and its flaws aren't enough to drag down its strengths.

What do I need to know before playing Persona 4?

How much longer is Persona 4 Golden?

Most players report that Persona 4 Golden takes between 80 and 90 hours to beat. This is approximately 10-20 hours longer than the standard version of Persona 4, which usually clocks in at around 70 hours for main story completion.

Is Persona 4 standalone game?

Persona 3 and 4 are standalone(though there are little cameos).

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.

What happens if you date everyone in Persona 4?

is there a downside for having multiple girlfriends? There is no penalties but Naoto would be really upset, so don't. You can but on Valentine's day you'll get an unavoidable moral bashing and you'll make them suffer.

Can you romance 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.

Can you get a girlfriend in Persona 3?

Between the male and female MC, Persona 3 has quite a few romanceable characters. In the end, though, who you romance depends on you.

Can you romance anyone 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.

How many endings does Persona 4 have?

Persona 4 Golden is an incredibly long game, but not all players will have their journey end the same way. The classic JRPG has seven different endings, and players will need to plan out their game to some degree in order to see the best possible outcome.

How many years between Persona 4 and 5?

The Persona Q series takes place in a separate enclosed world in which the characters of Persona 3, 4, and 5 are drawn into from their respective time periods. Dialogue in Q2 also suggests that Persona 5 takes place only a few years after 4.

Are Persona 3 4 and 5 in the same universe?

Persona 1 and 2 are a bit dicey due to some plot shenanigans, but Persona 3, 4 and 5 are 100% in the same world. Characters and events from each game are mentioned in the others. They just take place in different locations and in different years.

Is there kissing in Persona 5?

But in Persona 5, it is straight up. You can date older women, kiss them, and even (in the game's own sweet little off-camera way) sleep with them.

What gender is Persona 5?

Persona 5 only includes a male playable character, and the game's director has a questionable excuse for that. In an interview with Waypoint, Katsura Hashino explained that players can only assume the role of a man because adding a woman would have been “a huge amount” of work.