Should I start with Persona 5 or 4?

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.

Should I play Persona 4 before Persona 5?

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. Why is Persona 5 getting a different game on the Nintendo Switch?

Which Persona is best 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.

Do I have to play Persona 1 4 before 5?

Each game is connected in certain aspects but the storylines are not directly related so no, you do not need to play the other games in order to play Persona 5. I first played persona 4, then persona 3, then persona 5 and honestly it doesn't even matter what order you play the games in.

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.

Where to Start: Persona Series | Playing Order & Best Versions of the Games

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.

Does Persona 4 have multiple endings?

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.

Which Persona 5 should I play first?

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 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.

Are 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.

Is Persona 5 easy for beginners?

It's a lot. But the important thing is to step back, take a deep breath and know that you don't need to do it all. There is a tendency among gamers in general (and RPG players in particular) to be pretty completionist. Persona 5 is a game that makes that really difficult, at least especially on a first playthrough.

Which Persona is the hardest?

Can you play Persona 5 without playing Persona 4?

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.

Does Persona 5 follow Persona 4?

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.

Is Persona 4 as long as Persona 5?

Persona 4 and Persona 3 are both long games but are definitely shorter than 5. Also 5 drags on for literally no reason at every chance it gets which makes it not only FEEL longer but actually extends the playtime lol.

Should I play Persona 4 again?

Persona 4 is Still a Masterpiece

Chie, Kanji, Rise, and Nanako may be some of the best acted, written, and developed characters in the JRPG genre, and as so many new games come and go, only a few wield personalities that stay are memorable all these years later.

Will Persona 6 have Joker?

Persona 6 DLC will have us fight Joker...

Who is Joker's canon girlfriend?

Kasumi met Joker, fell in love with him, and became Sumire.

Is Arthur Fleck really the Joker?

Arthur Fleck, later known as Joker, is titular villainous protagonist of the 2019 film Joker. Arthur was an amateur stand-up comedian and a professional clown. He lost his job as a clown after being framed by a co-worker.

Is Persona 5 normal too easy?

Nope. The game has five difficulty settings. I'm playing on HARD, the balancing feels fine. But if you're a glutton for punishment, you do have the option to play on MERCILESS.

What is the difference between Persona 4 and 5?

Verdict: Main cast-wise, Persona 4 has the better group dynamic, Persona 5 has stronger individual personalities. Persona 5 handily wins in the supporting character department.

Will there be a Persona 6?

According to the leaker, known as Im A Hero Too, they mentioned that Persona 6 seems to already be far along in production and that a reveal could come as early as Summer 2023. They also added that a teaser was supposed to have been shown already, but it had been decided to delay this suddenly.

Can you romance all girls 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.

Is Persona 4 canon?

In vanilla Persona 4, the True Ending was considered canon. However, with Golden's bonus content, things have changed, but this ending remains available as a relic from the original.

Who is the true killer in Persona 4?

The person behind the killings in Persona 4 Golden is actually Tohru Adachi. The discovery comes after a series of critical story events and plot twists that shined a new light on the kidnappings of the characters who became party members. Players need to accurately peg Adachi as the killer to get the true ending.