Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth

1. GreenGamerGure

   Oct 18, 2019

   10

   First, let me begin by saying that I was truly disappointed by the fact that the audio was in japanese, I was really hoping to get englishFirst, let me begin by saying that I was truly disappointed by the fact that the audio was in japanese, I was really hoping to get english audio for this game. Nevertheless, the game was fantastic and I really loved every single aspect of it. I did played the previous game, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, but it didn't have quite the appeal at all. Persona Q2 has a better story, which you can relate to in some aspect of your life. The dialogues and interactions between the characters are lively and funny, they don't fell like they have been forced at all. The idea of the dungeons is very well built and creative. The dungeon navigation is more entertaining and less of a hassle. The boss battles are unique and hard just enough to enjoy them. Overall, if you did play PQ and liked it or didn't like it at all, I highly recommend playing PQ2, since it's an enhanced version of it. You'll love it!… Expand

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2. VitorAmamiya

   Nov 16, 2022

   10

   man i enjoyed every single moment of this game
   it's fun and immersive with awesome characters from the persona series and you can also useman i enjoyed every single moment of this game
   it's fun and immersive with awesome characters from the persona series and you can also use ultimate personas just like persona Q shadow of the labyrinth… Expand

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4. JocarLixo

   Jun 4, 2019

   10

   Persona Q2 is a fantastic 3DS game, and a surprisingly good persona experience.
   A solid improvement from Persona Q1 in every single mechanic

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5. VioIrdsGX

   May 8, 2023

   8

   This game is good and they added more things than the first one, the movie atmosphere was the one that caught my attention, just that, thisThis game is good and they added more things than the first one, the movie atmosphere was the one that caught my attention, just that, this game is still the same as Persona Q, I'm not saying it's a "Wow" since some functions bore me from their old games, but it's pretty decent since it's still a crossover that Persona 5 characters put on it to impress people by putting features from one of the most successful games as a PS4 exclusive.… Expand

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6. dash383535

   Jun 23, 2020

   7

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   Persona Q2 is the turn-based RPG with first-person dungeon crawler and mapmaking. This latest installment crossover character#DashReview
   
   Persona Q2 is the turn-based RPG with first-person dungeon crawler and mapmaking. This latest installment crossover character with Persona 3, 4 and 5. Being one of the last games 3DS and being from the critically acclaimed series, will Persona Q2 live up to the legacy of the series or has this franchise had too many installments in the past few years?
   
   The Phantom Thieves from Persona 5, go on a mission to Mementos which takes a turn for the worst as they soon find out they are stuck in a mysterious movie theater with no way out. While trying to escape by going into different movies and changing them, they also run into other persona users trying to escape. (From Persona 3 and 4). It’s a pretty simple story that severs its purpose of being fan service for anyone that has played all 3 of the current mainline games. Some characters are stripped of their personality for the sake of a joke sometimes like in Persona Q1 but these moments are few and far between and don’t bog down the script like in the previous game. The script is serviceable but I felt that the pacing, especially in the latter half of this 80-hour game, dragged on and it became boring in parts. There a lot to like about the story in this game regardless if you played all 3 games or not but sticking through the whole affair might be hard for some.
   
   Turn-based combat is something that most games just can’t make interesting but the Persona series continues to keep players engaged with multiple ways to tackle situations by switching Personas or through the cast of 28 characters. The visuals of things like all-out attacks and union attacks also help to make for some fun moment due to certain attacks like a character cross-dressing for an all-girl attack or someone getting stuck at the wheel of a car and running over an enemy. In-between combat, you’ll explore labyrinth that you have to map out on the touch screen which adds some strategy to the game. There’s also fun side missions where you see more character interactions outside of the main story. While all of this is great, there not much to do outside of this combat and it did get a bit stale in the latter half. The first half is the best part of this game but just like the story, it drags on due to artificial game lengthier that are added to the 3rd and 4th parts of the game. The 3rd part having bullet sponge robots that makes the part a bit longer then it needed to be. Most levels follow the formula of having 4 acts followed by a boss but the 4th part has 6 acts and 2 boss floors. This stops the story right in its tracks and due to the length, you end up fighting the same enemies over and over for 10 to 15 hours of the run time. I thought the 4th part was the end of the game but there is a 5th and final part that was normal length again, so I don’t understand why the 4th part was so long. If you’re willing to get past the overly long 4th part, the other parts are pretty good. Gameplay severs its purpose for a Persona game but filler hurts the experience.
   
   The game looks great and union attacks steal the show when it comes to what you can graphically pull off on the 3DS. The soundtrack is amazing. New and old tracks are great. Nothing forgettable at all about this OST. A few framerate slowdowns but only in graphically intense scenes, nothing that takes away from the game.
   
   Persona Q2 is a good RPG for fans of the series and a great 3DS sendoff but newcomers might want to start somewhere else. The slow pace and the abundance of Persona references will put off some people. Even fans of the series might need to be a bit patient with a dull 4th part and bullet sponges in the 3rd part. Underneath the problems this game has, there is still some fun to be had with the multiple characters of this series and the excellently executed first half and finale of the game.
   
   Pros:
   +Fun Crossover Story
   +Amazing Presentation
   +Great Soundtrack
   +Almost Flawless First Half
   
   Cons:
   -Too Much Game Padding in Later Half
   -Needs More to Do Outside Of Combat… Expand

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7. Cafe_8bits

   Nov 14, 2019

   5

   The last big game on the 3DS, Persona Q2 sadly did not improve upon the first one´s formula. The game still have dungeon crawling issues, tooThe last big game on the 3DS, Persona Q2 sadly did not improve upon the first one´s formula. The game still have dungeon crawling issues, too much focus on fan service, and simplifies the persona fusion and usage formula too much.
   I really would like to see a Persona Q with a original cast and original story, because the fan service is really annoying in this game.… Expand

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8. Trey82

   Apr 11, 2020

   2

   GOOD LORD THIS IS TERRIBLE!
   Its even less redeeming than the first one. AND I HATE THAT ONE, TOO!
   Alright, first things first.. theGOOD LORD THIS IS TERRIBLE!
   Its even less redeeming than the first one. AND I HATE THAT ONE, TOO!
   Alright, first things first.. the difficulty is all over the place. It makes no sense. You truly cant change up your tactics at all. Every battle becomes a weakness exploit-fest. There are the usual.. and altogether FAR too usual SMT style enemies that 2-shot you once you reach the next floor, if you dont babysit your party.
   Even after leveling and gear up as well as you can, it becomes a 3 shot affair. There isnt much relaxation or room for different tactics, and its a shame.
   
   Story is just as one dimensional as the first one, although they feel a bit off, in this one. Like .. Q1 was stereotypical, and you didnt get to hear as much as the persona games, a'course. But the team, as nice as it is to see 'em again, doesnt feel 'like home'. You'll know if you play it. It isnt persona. It isnt persona!
   
   I cant.. stress how much I dont MIND grinding. Done properly, its mindless and feels like youre making your party overpowered.
   Then there are times when youre already scraping the bottom of the barrel for xp and if you JUST had 5 more levels, your strategy would fall into place. Thats the boss tier fights, in q2.
   I know what it is, its the DLC microtransactions that atlus puts into everything, for the last few years.
   Slow the xp gain and charge another 2 bucks for the cheat dlc or an overpowered persona. *sigh*
   
   Its reasons like that .. that I cant recommend any of these last years of games from atlus. They're still fine, its just that they arent like the earlier games that felt balanced and natural. There are plenty of atlus games, in general.. that are still TOUGH but balanced. You grind it out for an hour and youre back to being on fair footing. Or OP at best.
   *sigh* Back to strange journey.. or maybe Etrian3.
   I love you, but I hate you Atlus.… Expand

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