Persona 3
Persona 3 is a popular 2006 video game in which you play as a high school student investigating a strange period of time called the Dark Hour with an organization called SEES. This time, you’ll explore a tower called Tartarus, filled with creepy creatures called Shadows. The difference is that you use the evoker, which looks like a gun, to summon powerful creatures called Personas.
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In addition to combat, the game also has a simulation portion where you spend a school year, taking classes, and building relationships. These relationships make your character stronger in battle. The game received critical acclaim for its unique blend of role-playing gameplay and simulation elements. It has been re-released and ported multiple times, and a remake, Persona 3 Reload, is set to launch in 2024. The success also spawned spin-offs such as fighting games, rhythm games, and anime series.
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Transphobia in Persona 3: Reloaded
In Persona 3: Reloaded, they made some changes to parts that might hurt the feelings of trans people. In the original game, there was a scene where the character was talking to someone named “Beautiful Lady” on the beach. During the conversation, one of the characters notices the hair on her face and discovers that she is transgender. They kind of make fun of it.
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But in Persona 3: Reloaded, they changed that part. Now, instead of teasing the person for being transgender, the characters run away because she said weird things about the sun. She thinks the sun in the sky is fake and tries to sell them special sunscreen at a high price.
So, the scene is still a little weird, but it’s no longer making fun of transgender people. This isn’t the first time game developer Atlus has made changes because some parts were less friendly to gay or transgender people. They’ve done this before in Persona 5.
Persona 3 Gameplay
In Persona 3, gameplay revolves around a high school student’s double life: going to school and building relationships during the day, and battling the shadows during the mysterious dark hours. The day is divided into parts, allowing players to choose how to spend their time, from making social connections to exploring the main dungeon of Tartarus at night. The protagonist can summon powerful beings called Personas, connected to tarot cards, and be able to switch between them during combat.
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The game introduces a unique “Press Turn” combat system where exploiting enemy weaknesses and strategic choices are crucial. Social connections formed by forming bonds with other characters influence gameplay by providing experience bonuses for character creation. Balancing relationships and combat is critical to success. The game’s popularity has led to various adaptations, including a fighting game and an anime series that showcase its engaging blend of school life and supernatural combat.
Persona 3 plot
In “Persona 3”, the plot tells the story of a high school student who transfers to Gekkokan High School and experiences a mysterious 25th hour known as the “Dark Hour.” During this time, the protagonist is attacked by the terrifying Shadow and discovers the power of Persona. SEES recruits a group of students dedicated to fighting the Shadow as they explore Tartarus, a tower that appears during dark hours. The story unfolds as SEES faces escalating challenges, including encounters with powerful Shadows and the revelation of Tartarus’ true origins.
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Their leader Ikutsuki’s deception leads to unintended consequences, ultimately unleashing Nyx, a force capable of bringing about the end of the world. A moral dilemma arises when Ryoji, who has ties to the Knicks, presents a choice that affects the fate of humanity. The story culminates in a gripping climax involving sacrifice, a final battle, and decisions that shape the characters’ fates.
“Persona 3” trailer
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