What Persona game should I start with?

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.

Do I need to play Persona games in order?

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 5 first or Royal?

No you don't have to play the Original game before Royal because they are technically the same game except Royal has way more content in it with a few new Characters and the story is also extended.

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.

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.

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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.

Is Persona 3 story dark?

It should also be noted that Persona 3 is an incredibly dark game; one of its most striking elements is a device called an “evoker,” essentially a magical gun that characters shoot themselves with to summon monsters.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Is Persona 5 a Hard game?

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.

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.

Which Persona 5 is the best?

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.

Does Persona 5 have many endings?

In total, there are five possible endings you can achieve in Persona 5. Of the five, three of them are considered "bad," one is considered "good," and then there's the true canonical ending. You can unlock one of the bad endings from the get-go by refusing to agree to Igor's contract in the Velvet Room.

Why Persona 3 is better than 4?

Both are great games with pros and cons to them. 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.

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.

What happens if you romance every girl in Persona 5?

Choosing to date multiple girls at once will actually net you a bonus scene at the end of Persona 5. On Valentine's Day, your girlfriend (or girlfriends) will invite you to spend time with them. Hanging out with one of them will net you a special SP chocolate.

How many girlfriends can you have in Persona?

Can you have more than one girlfriend in Persona 5 Royal? Yes, you can have more than one girlfriend in Persona 5 Royal. In fact, you can date every single romance option if you want — but it's not necessarily recommended.

What happens if you date multiple girls in Persona 4 Golden?

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.

Is Persona 4 Golden inappropriate?

All in all, Persona 4 isn't for your 10-year-old, not by a long shot. But it's certainly not "inappropriate for 17 and under" either. And it's a great game, so there's that. It's certainly better for kids than grim and depressing Persona 3 with its themes of death and loss, and Common Sense gave that a 16+.

What is the saddest Persona game?

Persona 3 has been credited with having thrust the series into the mainstream. The critically acclaimed JRPG boasts a much darker tone compared to its successors. Death is a prevalent theme throughout the game, so it's only natural for it to end on a tragic note.

What gender is the MC in 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.