strongly disagree that the original and fes versions of p3 were too difficult or even unfair, but I will admit it's a nice change to have the option to control the other party members. Absolutely love the persona series
Is it worth it to pick this up if I haven't played any other Persona games before? Or is there some story knowledge required? I don't want to get completely lost in the plot.
nice review,i baught persona 4 whem it came out,loved it but too hard back them for me,now i'm 15 and i am gonna pick this one up,one of the best games i have ever played,new games just don't have the 'spirit' annymore i think,just loved a few of my ps2 games,but great review,you live in belgium or the nederlands by anny chanche?
can i play this game if i am using psp-3000? with version kxploit? ...plssss help cuz i can't start the game and i think the version is wrong..if i change the version into Gen-D5.03 my psp will brick...
@themax37 initially they built an entire friggin ps2 into the PS3, but it was far too expensive and produced too much heat causing the console to YLOD. They also tried software emulation but it was difficult to make Every PS2 game play properly, and software emulation wasn't as good as the actual PS2, and the software was getting bothersome to maintain so they just scrapped it so the PS3 could be cheaper for us and be more reliable, more or less.
I just bought this game recently, and it is the single best game I've played for the PSP. I'm only about as far as you are, I think though. Either way, it is amazing.
Hmm.. maybe you shouldn't judge it off of Persona 4, since this is a remake of Persona 3. It's not supposed to be like P4. It has elements of it, but it's not fair to judge it off of P4.
i playing using the male character for about 18 hours already. I have questions, first how long does it take for me to finish this game( i dont like to rush) and second, can i play new game+ using female instead of male, also if i can, do i still keep the male lvl to the female one
The game takes around 70 - 90 hours, depending how fast you finish it.
I am unsure if you can continue as a female, I am pretty sure you cant, since you keep your progress with the social links and those change when you are a female.
This review just confirmed that i will buy p3p, as for persona for the psp its okay but i had a tough time getting into it because i was expecting it to be like persona 4 and 3
Great to hear that, I really enjoy my time with the game and if the normal difficulty is still to difficult, you can always choose a lower difficulty (although you gotta start over again though)
Yea, that is Besaid Island. Probably one of my, if not my favorite game song. FFX was such a great game and I remember walking around Besaid Island listening to this song.
If you wont buy P3 Portable, be sure to play P3 FES first. Because P4 has made the overall gameplay system a bit better so going from 4 to 3 FES is too annoying/difficult and I could not do it.
If you think you will eventually get P3P, play P4 first then go to P3P.
first i just wanna say again I love the energy you show esp at the beginning of the review when you say welcome back everybody.. So much energy. Usually i can tell if you liked or hated a game by the tone of your voice after the intro hahaa. Second Great review of a series I really loved. I have not got a PSP(just couldn't do it) and so I didn't get to try this one but I was curious thanks for sharing!
Haha, I never noticed that. Although if I think about it, I usually record several reviews at once, mostly unscripted and improvised. It so happens that this once was recorded first so I got a lot of energy left. I noticed that with some of the Favorite Games episodes where I am too tired later on.
The Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker was recorded after this one so I wonder if that one has less energy. But yea, the more I like the game, the more fun it is to talk about.
Oh yea, regarding the game, yea the PSP is definitely not the strongest handheld. I bought mine before I had a DS and to be honest I had hardly played a lot of real games on the PSP. The fact that I have a modded one with emulators as well makes it more easy.
However the line of games on the PSP for now is very strong. MGS Peace Walker, Lunar Remake, Persona 3, Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep, new God of War.. Hopefully there will be some more good games...
I too wanted to get Persona 3 on PS2 but hearing you how it is diffcult,I think that I will just go with Persona 4.Maybe I will also get this one on PSP,I will think about it.
By the way,to bad that Netherlands didn't win WC.I wished that they did. I mean they were really good on it.Spain was also good,but you get the point.And so many yellow cards. Come on,like Spain wasn't aggresive themselfs.
So far both are very similar (P4 and P3P) and very enjoyable. I would recommend P4 first though. So far the better story and more enjoyable social link system (interaction during school days).
Yeah, too bad about The Netherlands. After the first minute and seeing that referee and the harsh play I knew it wouldnt end well. We had our chances though... that Robben... But yea, Puyol deserved a Red Card after taking Robben down... That would have changed the entire match and extra time...
@Aerodynamisch nice review, i've never tried these games before, will check it out when i have the time. Talking about the WC , Nigel de Jong definately should have got a red card for kicking Alonso in the chest, instead of yellow.
Currently playing PS3 FES and agreed about not being able to control the characters. I will have characters use a magic on an enemy that heals it or their attack will be blocked yet they keep attacking. I also think that the story could've been fleshed out more being it is days pass bye, you do this that, go to Tarturus than on midnight you fight a boss there is no build up. However I am early in. Ordered the original PS3 and going to buy this when I finish both. Nice review!
Thanks! Yea, not being able to control the characters is a big pain in the ass.
The story isnt changed though, you still have to go through the game day by day, and choosing what you want to do.
I advise not to buy the original P3 though, there are almost no changes between P3 and P3 FES, unless you want it for a full collection or something like that.
Good review man! I don't have a PSP, but I certainly want to get this when I do. Although since I already beat Persona 3, I admit P3P is a bit low on my priority list, but I still want to play it.
Thanks! Yea, I never finished P3, so I just had to play it. I think that the female route has enough differences to keep it entertaining for someone who finished it a year or more ago.
At least, if they were to rerelease P4 like they did P3 I would definitely like to play it again and play it as a female....
I should have mentioned that FES is not available though, that is a bit disappointing...
Exaclty the goal fell out of a goal kick where it clearly was a corner. Oh and of course Heitinga's yellow cards were bs, although Van Bommel and De Jong were pretty awful though.
Oh well, great WC, disappoiting final. Still enjoyed watching all the matches...
Another thing they changed is they made the knocking down of the enemies more like Persona 4. In the original P3 if you hit an enemy while it was down it would get back up, but in this one they get dazed like in P4.
Well the thing is I just could not play through FES, it was way too annoying going from P4 to P3. Luckily P3P solved the gameplay/grinding issues I had.
So yea, to save myself from breaking controllers, I recommend P3P.
WOW, that is pretty pricey, didnt know P4 became rare again.
Basically the two things I hated in P3 were; once you become tired your night in Tartarus ends and you automatically go back to the dorm, this is fixed in P3P. And second is that you can control the other party members directly instead of AI-controlled, which was added in P4 and P3P.
Like because you loved Persona 4 just like me! :D
humbuzztube 2 months ago
I got this the other day and I can't put it down
abc4781 2 months ago
strongly disagree that the original and fes versions of p3 were too difficult or even unfair, but I will admit it's a nice change to have the option to control the other party members. Absolutely love the persona series
ledzeppelin01 7 months ago
Is it worth it to pick this up if I haven't played any other Persona games before? Or is there some story knowledge required? I don't want to get completely lost in the plot.
Skarlos131 8 months ago
@Skarlos131 Get it!
P3P is my favorite version of the game, too bad it is missing the "sequel/add-on" called FES.
All the Persona games are like Final Fantasy, all a differetn story and characters. Buy it NAO!
Aerodynamisch 8 months ago 5
now im not sure if i heard this correctly but did i hear the word ROMANCE? Such an odd concept...
lusheeta619 8 months ago
nice review,i baught persona 4 whem it came out,loved it but too hard back them for me,now i'm 15 and i am gonna pick this one up,one of the best games i have ever played,new games just don't have the 'spirit' annymore i think,just loved a few of my ps2 games,but great review,you live in belgium or the nederlands by anny chanche?
theredeemedshow 8 months ago
can i play this game if i am using psp-3000? with version kxploit? ...plssss help cuz i can't start the game and i think the version is wrong..if i change the version into Gen-D5.03 my psp will brick...
lightsurge1 9 months ago
ive only played p3p, should i buy a ps2 to play p4 or wait for p5?
vivaluis59 10 months ago
@vivaluis59 I definitely recommend to pick up a PS2. There are so many wonderful games for it and you can play PS1 games on it as well.
Aerodynamisch 10 months ago 2
@Aerodynamisch That's exactly why Sony should add PS2 software emulation on the PS3.
themax37 7 months ago
@themax37 initially they built an entire friggin ps2 into the PS3, but it was far too expensive and produced too much heat causing the console to YLOD. They also tried software emulation but it was difficult to make Every PS2 game play properly, and software emulation wasn't as good as the actual PS2, and the software was getting bothersome to maintain so they just scrapped it so the PS3 could be cheaper for us and be more reliable, more or less.
darkfire6991 7 months ago
@themax37 Though it's easy to walk into a store and pick up a PS2 for fifty bucks.
darkfire6991 7 months ago
@darkfire6991 I have a ps3 and a 360. I like don't want to clutter the area. I have a ps2 in storage.
themax37 7 months ago
Without the AI-controlled characters this game is a joke .___.U
Kronosfall91 11 months ago
Great review, I plan to buy this game next for my PSP(if I can find a NA version of the game).
Dharoz 1 year ago
I hope there will be a p4 portable as well.
xLighfull 1 year ago
I just bought this game recently, and it is the single best game I've played for the PSP. I'm only about as far as you are, I think though. Either way, it is amazing.
And you did a great job reviewing it, too!
hardysforever 1 year ago
can u awnser this plz if some1 can could i play the ntsc version on my pal psp 3000
maxflex852 1 year ago
@maxflex852 UMD's are region free and all PSP consoles are. I live in the UK and ordered mine last thursday.. can't wait :D
S3lph131 1 year ago
persona 4 on ps2 is way more easier than persona 3 :D
MsAmandaTan 1 year ago
hey its neku!!!
222bleach222 1 year ago
great game. games like these are saving our beloved rpg's :D
thesir3nsong 1 year ago
Very informative video. I've been going back and forth on whether or not to pick up this game, and I think you've helped me make my choice.
cheesemeoff 1 year ago
@TheEbuyal Teenagers shooting a "gun" to their head and suggestive "sexual" enemies,
tuberoako777 1 year ago
they make games so easy nowadays
dr3zit0 1 year ago
@JerichoX13 Hard choice. I would suggest starting with Persona 3 Portable and then moving on to Persona 4. P3P is a bit less difficult than P4.
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
great review man keep it up (i am downloading the game from psn) 2 mins left till completion lol. this should be my first encounter with the sery
LEARZTIM 1 year ago
6:23 - Did Aigis just take a blow for the FeMC? Cool! They imported the cover feature from Persona 4!
BluntmanEXE 1 year ago
great review
a4164120003 1 year ago
Thanks!
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
This game looks so much fun. Is it worth to get it now when its 40 bucks or sound I wait?
KRbertsproduck5 1 year ago
Depends on how much you want to play it of course..... I definitely recommend the 40 bucks, it is totally worth it.
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
I agree with you i believe that its a more improved version of P3 and more enjoyable.
Gerorgunsou 1 year ago
Good to hear! With P3FES I got annoyed in the first hours when I lost a lot of progress by wiping out, the experience in P3P is much more enjoyable.
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
Hmm.. maybe you shouldn't judge it off of Persona 4, since this is a remake of Persona 3. It's not supposed to be like P4. It has elements of it, but it's not fair to judge it off of P4.
bencolage 1 year ago
Perhaps not, but I played P4 first, it was my first experience with the Persona and SMT series.
Although seeing how they released this P3P after P4, I think several gameplay aspects should be able to be compared.
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
i playing using the male character for about 18 hours already. I have questions, first how long does it take for me to finish this game( i dont like to rush) and second, can i play new game+ using female instead of male, also if i can, do i still keep the male lvl to the female one
bogellenong 1 year ago
The game takes around 70 - 90 hours, depending how fast you finish it.
I am unsure if you can continue as a female, I am pretty sure you cant, since you keep your progress with the social links and those change when you are a female.
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
This review just confirmed that i will buy p3p, as for persona for the psp its okay but i had a tough time getting into it because i was expecting it to be like persona 4 and 3
Corbo12345 1 year ago
Great to hear that, I really enjoy my time with the game and if the normal difficulty is still to difficult, you can always choose a lower difficulty (although you gotta start over again though)
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
oh men i missed that opening theme song, it's from FFX besaid island theme right. missed ffx so much..
well nice p3p review dude
zin22 1 year ago
Thanks!
Yea, that is Besaid Island. Probably one of my, if not my favorite game song. FFX was such a great game and I remember walking around Besaid Island listening to this song.
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
i have p3 FES and p4. which should i play first?
Ayob14 1 year ago
If you wont buy P3 Portable, be sure to play P3 FES first. Because P4 has made the overall gameplay system a bit better so going from 4 to 3 FES is too annoying/difficult and I could not do it.
If you think you will eventually get P3P, play P4 first then go to P3P.
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
first i just wanna say again I love the energy you show esp at the beginning of the review when you say welcome back everybody.. So much energy. Usually i can tell if you liked or hated a game by the tone of your voice after the intro hahaa. Second Great review of a series I really loved. I have not got a PSP(just couldn't do it) and so I didn't get to try this one but I was curious thanks for sharing!
SomedaysDreamersBC 1 year ago
Haha, I never noticed that. Although if I think about it, I usually record several reviews at once, mostly unscripted and improvised. It so happens that this once was recorded first so I got a lot of energy left. I noticed that with some of the Favorite Games episodes where I am too tired later on.
The Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker was recorded after this one so I wonder if that one has less energy. But yea, the more I like the game, the more fun it is to talk about.
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
Oh yea, regarding the game, yea the PSP is definitely not the strongest handheld. I bought mine before I had a DS and to be honest I had hardly played a lot of real games on the PSP. The fact that I have a modded one with emulators as well makes it more easy.
However the line of games on the PSP for now is very strong. MGS Peace Walker, Lunar Remake, Persona 3, Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep, new God of War.. Hopefully there will be some more good games...
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
I just like your reviews.They are very good.
I too wanted to get Persona 3 on PS2 but hearing you how it is diffcult,I think that I will just go with Persona 4.Maybe I will also get this one on PSP,I will think about it.
By the way,to bad that Netherlands didn't win WC.I wished that they did. I mean they were really good on it.Spain was also good,but you get the point.And so many yellow cards. Come on,like Spain wasn't aggresive themselfs.
LightFykki 1 year ago
Thanks!
So far both are very similar (P4 and P3P) and very enjoyable. I would recommend P4 first though. So far the better story and more enjoyable social link system (interaction during school days).
Yeah, too bad about The Netherlands. After the first minute and seeing that referee and the harsh play I knew it wouldnt end well. We had our chances though... that Robben... But yea, Puyol deserved a Red Card after taking Robben down... That would have changed the entire match and extra time...
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
@Aerodynamisch Thanks for recommendation. I am always looking foward for a new JRPG.
Yeah, if Puyol also got that red card,Spain would also have one player less and it could easly change the whole game.
I hope that in next competitions,like European Championship,tides will turn.
LightFykki 1 year ago
@Aerodynamisch nice review, i've never tried these games before, will check it out when i have the time. Talking about the WC , Nigel de Jong definately should have got a red card for kicking Alonso in the chest, instead of yellow.
metalmayhem007 1 year ago
Should have been red definitely...same can be said about Spain.
Oh well, I am interested to see how FIFA is going to respond to this awful corruption...
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
Currently playing PS3 FES and agreed about not being able to control the characters. I will have characters use a magic on an enemy that heals it or their attack will be blocked yet they keep attacking. I also think that the story could've been fleshed out more being it is days pass bye, you do this that, go to Tarturus than on midnight you fight a boss there is no build up. However I am early in. Ordered the original PS3 and going to buy this when I finish both. Nice review!
WhiteGirlsAsianPLZ 1 year ago
Thanks! Yea, not being able to control the characters is a big pain in the ass.
The story isnt changed though, you still have to go through the game day by day, and choosing what you want to do.
I advise not to buy the original P3 though, there are almost no changes between P3 and P3 FES, unless you want it for a full collection or something like that.
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
Good review man! I don't have a PSP, but I certainly want to get this when I do. Although since I already beat Persona 3, I admit P3P is a bit low on my priority list, but I still want to play it.
Shintai123 1 year ago
Thanks! Yea, I never finished P3, so I just had to play it. I think that the female route has enough differences to keep it entertaining for someone who finished it a year or more ago.
At least, if they were to rerelease P4 like they did P3 I would definitely like to play it again and play it as a female....
I should have mentioned that FES is not available though, that is a bit disappointing...
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
how can you already have it? is has been like 1 day un the usa market you can never have playted it that much?
klaudkil 1 year ago
It has been released last week, July 6th in the USA. So I have been playing it for 3 - 4 days now.
They better release this game in Europe as well. Europeans who cant import are missing out....
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
The tired thing buged me for a bit, but you learn to manage it.
I'll probaly pick them both up at some point. I'm playing Alan wake and Dragon quest (worrior)1 at the mo anyway.
Your P4 review really made me want to get it! Haha
BTW did you get my PM about game center CX.
And the game sucked yesterday, dam spain! lol
Fishy170288 1 year ago
Aha, well if you played P4 first, it is very hard to get adjusted to it. I want to explore the dungeons as long as I want to.
Oh yea, I remember seeing that PM, let me send you some links...
Yea, yesterday was disappoiting but I know Holland cannot win a WC. I am happy with three finals though... Damn referee...
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
Haha That was a Corner not a free kick!
Fishy170288 1 year ago
Exaclty the goal fell out of a goal kick where it clearly was a corner. Oh and of course Heitinga's yellow cards were bs, although Van Bommel and De Jong were pretty awful though.
Oh well, great WC, disappoiting final. Still enjoyed watching all the matches...
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
lol yeah, There was drop to the chest! Oh well roll on the next 4 years :)
Fishy170288 1 year ago
Another thing they changed is they made the knocking down of the enemies more like Persona 4. In the original P3 if you hit an enemy while it was down it would get back up, but in this one they get dazed like in P4.
Boltothemage 1 year ago
Ah yes, that is true. Havent played P3 that much so I forgot about that.
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
Hey man I was thiking about picking this one up, but I've got FES on the PS2.
So i'm not too sure if it would be worth it really what'd you think?
Fishy170288 1 year ago
Well the thing is I just could not play through FES, it was way too annoying going from P4 to P3. Luckily P3P solved the gameplay/grinding issues I had.
So yea, to save myself from breaking controllers, I recommend P3P.
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago
I haven't play 4 yet, so it wasn't really an issue. Maybe if I pick up 4 and play it, then I'll see what your talking about.
I was just looking on ebay, They're going for around £25-35, so thats not too bad.....
Fishy170288 1 year ago
WOW, that is pretty pricey, didnt know P4 became rare again.
Basically the two things I hated in P3 were; once you become tired your night in Tartarus ends and you automatically go back to the dorm, this is fixed in P3P. And second is that you can control the other party members directly instead of AI-controlled, which was added in P4 and P3P.
I recommend both P4 and P3P of course!
Aerodynamisch 1 year ago