Where should I start Persona?

Persona 4 Golden is the most similar to Royal and is probably our recommended starting point if you want to try out all three games on Switch. It's the most lighthearted entry and strikes a balance between the randomised dungeons of P3P to the stylised Palaces of P5R.

What is the best way to start the Persona series?

The best place to start in the Persona franchise is with Persona 4 Golden. An expansion of the original Persona 4, it contains all of the original's features plus new story elements.

What order should I play Persona series?

If you want a specific order to play in the Vita it can be this: Persona, Persona 2: Inocent Sin, Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden in that order, they have little conection one betwen other, except for the Persona 2, where the second (Eternal Punishment) is in a paralel universe when ...

Which Persona game is best for first time?

In terms of gameplay, it's the best one to play first. Persona 5 manages to combine the story-based elements with stronger and more immersive gameplay. It's this balance that really propelled the franchise to its current status, rather than the previous titles.

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.

Do I need to play Persona 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.

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.

Is Persona 5 Royal beginner friendly?

Here are some tips for beginners and experts alike. With the upcoming multi-platform release of the modern Persona trilogy, many people will be experiencing these games for the first time. Persona 5 Royal in particular can be overwhelming for first-timers with its various mechanics.

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.

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 5 the first one?

Persona 5 is a 2016 role-playing video game developed by Atlus. It is the sixth installment in the Persona series, itself a part of the larger Megami Tensei franchise.

Does the order of Persona matter?

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.

Who is the best girl in Persona series?

Can you kiss 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 to avoid Persona 5?

Is Persona 5 a slow start?

Persona games are known for a slow start and snowballing quickly - Persona 5 isn't as bad in this regard, though it did take nine days of ingame time before I could choose what I wanted to do after school.

Do you need to romance everyone Persona 5?

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. Romancing multiple girls will eventually come back to bite you much later in the story, so think carefully before committing to a relationship.

Is there romance in Persona 5?

Persona 5 has a ton of romances to choose from. In fact, players would need to play through the game multiple times in order to get through every romance scenario. It's a long game too, with an average playtime of almost 100 hours to complete the main story.

Do you have to date in Persona 5?

There is no special requirements to romancing a character. During your Rank 8 to 9 interaction with them you'll get a choice of getting romantically involved or remaining platonic, but short of a Trophy and a couple of extra lines of dialogue romance is entirely optional. Persona5 / O.S.T.

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 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.

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+.