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Shin Megami Tensei: Persona

 

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  • User Score (22)
    8.6 8.6 from 22 reviewers
  • Expert Score (19)
    7.6 7.6 from 19 reviewers
  • Gameplay (2)
    9.9 9.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Graphics (3)
    7.1 7.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound (3)
    9.9 9.9 from 3 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. GameSpot

    24 September 2009

    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona is, by modern RPG standards, a remnant of the past that simply can't stand up to today's offerings. Read more

    • Intriguing story with two distinct paths to follow, New, more authentic localization.
    • Tedious combat, Boring, ugly environments, Absurdly high random-encounter rate.
  2. GameFocus

    GameFocus
    7.3/10
    9 November 2009

    I had so many mixed emotions playing through SMT: Persona. At times, the story kept me wanting more but the tedious combat, annoying first person... Read more

    • Original Japanese version finally brought to North America; including a key sub-plot that was removed back in 1996, Nice story, Characters actually...
    • While the combat system is interesting, it has too many variables to truly enjoy, 1st Person perspective feels out of place, High frequency of rand...
  3. Gamertell

    9.5/10
    1 September 2009

    The Persona spin-off has become the darling of the Shin Megami Tensei series, thanks to the PS2 hits Persona 3 and Persona 4 . Read more

    • Can choose your final party member. Lots of personas to create and spell cards to acquire. You can negotiate and talk to the demons you’re fighting...
    • The map can be difficult to navigate. Not much voice acting. Can only purchase new guns, not new weapons.
  4. GameCritics.com

    10 November 2009

    I had the distinct pleasure of playing Revelations: Persona back when it debuted on the PlayStation. Read more

    • The new updates (both in terms of gameplay and aesthetics) are amazing.
    • The difficulty level can be brutal.
  5. GameSpot

    5.0/10
    24 September 2009

    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona is, by modern RPG standards, a remnant of the past that simply can't stand up to today's offerings. Read more

    • Intriguing story with two distinct paths to follow, New, more authentic localization.
    • Tedious combat, Boring, ugly environments, Absurdly high random-encounter rate.
  • User Reviews

  1. An Awesome game

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: J. Graves "Wolf king", Amazon
    5 September 2011

    This really is a great game. At first, i was kinda upset about the graphics but after playing for 6 hrs i started to really get into the story because... Read more

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