Persona 3 Reloaded
Persona 3 Reload is a video game produced by Atlus and released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on February 2, 2024. It is a remake of Persona 3, the fourth main game in the Persona series and part of the larger Megami Tensei series.
In this role-playing game, the player controls a high school student who gains the ability to summon a Persona, a manifestation of his inner spirit. The protagonist joins the Special Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES) to defeat the Shadows and solve the mystery of the Dark Hour. The story revolves around the protagonist returning to his hometown, haunted by the tragic death of his parents in a car accident.
At the request of fans after the success of Persona 5, Persona 3 Remake began development in 2019 and was officially released in June 2023. The remake faithfully retells the story of the original Persona 3 with updated graphics, new music composed by Jun Hojo, and character designs by Azusa Shimada under the supervision of Narinori Soejima. The game’s voice acting is provided by Yasumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice.
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Sijin Persona 3 Reload
Omoikane is a Persona of the Hierophant Arcana in Persona 3 Reload. It starts at level 7 and has skills such as Zio (deals minor electric damage) and Dia (slightly restores an ally’s HP).
Statistics
- Strength (St): 4
- Magic (Ma): 7
- Stamina (En): 6
- Agility (Ag): 4
- Luck (Lu): 5
Fuse Omoikane in Persona 3 Reload
To obtain Miss Gold, you can fuse Personas in the Velvet Room located at the bottom of Hell or in the hidden alley of the Paulownia Shopping Center. The Pope’s Secret Fusion Combinations are as follows:
- Fool + Magician
- Pope + Pope
- Chariot + Death
- Justice + Magician
- Hermit + Emperor
- Hermit + Moon
- The Hanged Man + Priestess
- The Hanged Man + Temperance
- Death + Chariot
- Temperance + Queen
- Tower + Sun
- Star + Emperor
You can also obtain Omoikane Cards by fusing two or more Personas in the Velvet Room.
Persona 3 Reloaded Game
Persona 3 Reloaded is an updated version of the original game that blends traditional role-playing and social simulation gameplay. It brings aesthetic, graphical, and mechanical improvements inspired by later Persona games, especially Persona 5. The game retains the core story of the protagonist summoning a Persona to battle Shadows during a mysterious hour of darkness.
GUI enhancements include objective descriptions for story missions and improved maps, similar to the features of Persona 5. New gameplay additions include more activities in the Iwatodai Dormitory, allowing interaction with dormitory residents, cooking, gardening, watching movies, and reading books to enhance social stats. The protagonist can also participate in these activities with teammates, providing buffs in battle.
The exploration of Gekkoukan High School and Hell has been redesigned. Classroom questions have been updated, and exploration is now in third-person with free camera control. The world map is fully rendered in 3D, and fast travel options have been expanded.
Persona 3 Reload introduces new social elements separate from Social Link, providing side stories for supporting characters. Hell retains its structure but offers more environmental variation and visuals. Fatigue mechanics have been removed, allowing for uninterrupted exploration.
In battle, players can directly control their teammates or let the CPU control their behavior. The user interface is inspired by Persona 5, including commands such as “Persona”, “Item”, “Guard”, and “Attack”. New commands such as “Survey” and “Assist” are also introduced. The “Shift” ability allows teammates to take turns. The “Baton Pass” skill from Persona 5 has been adapted into “Shift”, allowing for strategically taking down enemies.
The post-battle mini-game “Shuffle Time” allows players to manually select a card to gain additional characters and effects. Overall, Persona 3 Reloaded combines familiar elements with improvements to enhance the gaming experience.
Persona 3 Reloaded
The protagonist moves to Gekkoukan High School and experiences a mysterious moment called the Dark Hour. After being attacked by a shadow, he gains the power of a Persona and joins SEES, a group that fights shadows in Hell. They discover the origins of Hell and the impending danger of Nyx, a power that could destroy the world. A deceptive plan is revealed, leading to a crucial decision – sacrifice one person in exchange for blissful ignorance or face the challenge of saving humanity. If they survive, SEES will confront Nyx, and the protagonist will use the power of “the Universe” to seal Nyx away.
The story takes place after the protagonist’s death, and SEES find themselves trapped, replaying March 31st. They discover the “Time Abyss” that caused the time jump. Aigis gains the Wild Card ability, and SEES fights to end the time jump. They are given a key, which offers two choices: open the door or return to the past. Infighting breaks out, and a new door reveals their true purpose – to stop Erebus from summoning Nyx. SEES defeats Erebus, realizes the cyclical nature of despair, and decides to embrace life in honor of the protagonist’s sacrifice.
Persona 3 Remake trailer
Persona 3 Reloaded Overview
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title |
Persona 3 Reloaded |
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Developers |
P-Studio |
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Publisher |
Sega (Japan: Atlus) |
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director |
Yamaguchi Takuya |
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Producer |
Kazuhisa Wada, Ryota Shinma |
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artist |
Azusa Shimada, Tomohiro Kumagai, Shigenori Soejima |
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composer |
Hojo Atsushi |
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series |
Role |
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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 playing, social simulation |
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model |
Single Player Game |
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