Persona 3 Reloaded
Persona 3 Reload is a video game produced by Atlus and released on February 2, 2024 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It is a remake of Persona 3, the fourth main game in Persona. series, and is also part of the larger Megami Tensei series.
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In this role-playing game, players control a high school student who gains the power to summon a Persona, a manifestation of his inner spirit. The protagonist joins the Special Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES) to defeat the Shadow and solve the mysteries of the Dark Hour. The story revolves around the protagonist returning to his hometown, where his parents died in a car accident.
After the success of “Persona 5” and in response to fan requests, development of “Persona 3: Reloaded” began in 2019 and will be officially released in June 2023. The remake faithfully retells the story of the original Persona 3 and features updated graphics, new music by Atsushi Hojo, and character design by Azusa Shimada, supervised by Shigenori Soejima. The game features the voices of Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice.
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Cruel Great Sword “Persona 3” Reloaded Edition
One of the challenging encounters you’ll face in Persona 3: Reloaded is the brutal Greatsword boss fight. This terrifying enemy appears on level 170, accompanied by two absurd snakes, complicating the fight even more. The Brutal Greatsword can cause chaos with Nerve Slash, while the Snake has the ability to cause Charm and Poison. However, by exploiting their weaknesses, you can overcome them. The Cruel Greatsword is weak to light attacks, while the Ridiculous Serpent is vulnerable to ice attacks. By focusing on a strategic approach that exploits these weaknesses and coordinates attacks, you can achieve victory.
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weaknesses and resistance
- Weakness: Light
- Empty: slash, dark
- The Ridiculous Snake: Weak against ice, absorbs fire
Boss fight overview
- The cruel giant sword, accompanied by two absurd snakes, presents a challenging battle on the 170th floor.
- Both the Greatsword and the Great Snake can inflict various status ailments such as Confusion, Charm, and Poison.
- Exploit weaknesses to simplify combat: use light attacks on greatswords and ice attacks on snakes.
- With Yukari’s support, strategize around Mitsuru and Ken.
battle strategy
- Mitsuru focuses on taking down the snake with ice attacks, while Ken uses his giant sword for light attacks.
- Coordinate attacks to set up an all-out attack each turn.
- Yukari quickly assists in healing and curing status ailments using items or her Me Patra ability.
- Consider the drain effect of Snake Spirit Drain to effectively manage SP usage.
- Keep the team’s health high throughout the battle.
tactical considerations
- Prioritize treating status ailments on multiple team members at the same time to avoid being overwhelmed.
- If there is a problem with SP, use SP recovery items during Yukari’s turn.
- Use Fuuka’s Escape Route ability on Level 171 to retreat to the entrance to regroup and save your progress before the next encounter.
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List of all weapons in Persona 3 Reload
In Persona 3: Reloaded, SEES members can equip a variety of weapons to fight the Shadows. The following is a simplified classification of weapon types and their users:
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- One-Handed Sword: Wielded by the protagonist, these swords are versatile and not too heavy. Examples include daggers, dirks, and sabers.
- Two-Handed Sword: Exclusive to Junpei Iori, these heavier swords pack a powerful punch. Examples include imitation katana swords, Kishito swords, and heavy pills.
- Bow: Yukari Takeha is the archer in the team, using bows and arrows to attack enemies from a distance. Examples include Practice Bow, Short Bow, and Siren’s Song.
- Gloves: Akihiko Sanada relies on his gloves for close combat, delivering powerful punches to his enemies. Examples include the Brass Gauntlet, Sonic Fist, and Sword Fist.
- Rapier: Mitsuru Kirijo wields an elegant rapier with precision and grace. For example, Flamberge, Night Falcon and Elegant Fleuret.
- Gun: Aigis uses a gun as her primary weapon, which can effectively deal damage from a distance. Such as Rocket Punch, Albireo and Grenade Launcher.
- Knives: Koromaru uses knives along with his Persona in battle. Examples include Bone, Karasu-maru, and Elementary Mask.
- Ax: Shinjiro Aragaki prefers to fight with heavy-hitting weapons. Examples include bus stop signs, megaton poles and guillotine axes.
- Spear: Amada Ken is good at stabbing attacks with spears. Examples include Bush, Death Spear, and Tonbo-kiri.
Weapons can be obtained from various sources such as shops and chests, and they play a vital role in determining each character’s effectiveness in combat. Each character has their own favorite weapon type, and weapon fusion allows for the creation of more powerful weapons using specific materials and items. By equipping the right weapons and strategizing effectively, you can maximize your team’s combat potential in Persona 3: Reloaded.
“Persona 3 Reloaded” Gameplay
Persona 3 Reload is an updated version of the original game, blending traditional role-playing and social simulation gameplay. It brought aesthetic, graphical, and mechanical improvements inspired by later entries in the Persona series, particularly Persona 5. The game retains the core story of the protagonist summoning Persona to fight the Shadows in a mysterious dark hour.
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GUI enhancements include objective descriptions of story missions and improved maps, similar to features in Persona 5. New gameplay includes expanded activities in Iwatodai Dormitory, allowing for interaction with dorm residents, cooking, gardening, watching movies, and reading books to enhance social stats. The protagonist can also participate in these activities with teammates to provide buffs for the battle.
Gekkoukan High School and the quest for Tartarus have been modified. In-class questions are new, and exploration now takes place in a third-person perspective with free camera control. The world map is fully rendered in 3D, and fast travel options have been expanded.
Persona 3: Reloaded introduces new social elements independent of social links, featuring side stories to support the characters. Tartarus retains its structure but offers more environmental variety and visual effects. The fatigue mechanic has been removed, allowing for uninterrupted exploration.
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During combat, players can directly control party members or let the CPU determine their actions. The user interface is inspired by Persona 5, with commands such as Persona, Item, Guard, and Attack. New commands such as “Investigate” and “Assist” have been introduced. The “Shift” ability allows party members to take turns among themselves. The “Baton Pass” skill in Persona 5 has been adapted into “Shift”, which can strategically knock down enemies.
Shuffle Time is a post-war mini-game that allows players to manually select a card for additional roles and effects. Overall, Persona 3: Reloaded combines familiar elements with improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.
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Persona 3 Reloaded plot
The protagonist moves to Gekkoukan High School and experiences a mysterious moment known as the “Dark Hour.” Attacked by the Shadows, he gained the powers of Persona and joined SEES, a group fighting the Shadows in Tartarus. They discover the origins of Tartarus and the impending danger of Nyx, a force that could end the world. A deceptive plan is revealed, leading to a critical decision – sacrifice one man to blissful ignorance, or face the challenge of saving humanity. If you survive, SEES will confront Nyx, and the protagonist will use the power of the “universe” to seal Nyx.
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After the death of its protagonist, SEES finds itself in dire straits, and it’s happening again on March 31st. They discover the time abyss that caused the time jump. Aigis gains wild card powers and SEES fight to end the time jump. Once you get the key, you have a choice: open the door or go back in time. Internal strife breaks out and a new door reveals its true purpose – to prevent Erebus from summoning Nyx. SEES defeated Erebus, realized the cyclical nature of despair, and decided to embrace life and commemorate the protagonist’s sacrifice.
“Persona 3: Reloaded” trailer
Overview of Persona 3 Reloaded
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title |
Persona 3 Reloaded |
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Developer |
Studio P |
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Publisher |
Sega (Japan: Atlus) |
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director |
Takuya Yamaguchi |
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Producer |
Kazuhisa Wada, Ryota Shinzuma |
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artist |
Azusa Shimada, Tomohiro Kumagai, Shigenori Soejima |
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composer |
Beicheng Atsu |
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series |
persona |
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engine |
Unreal Engine 4 |
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platform |
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
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release date |
February 2, 2024 |
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type |
role play, social simulation |
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model |
single player |
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