Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

1. Miguelxdz

   Oct 6, 2014

   10

   Superior in every way to the first Part this game brings us a better define fighting system and a lot of new character and adding ShadowSuperior in every way to the first Part this game brings us a better define fighting system and a lot of new character and adding Shadow version to a lot of the originals. The story even though it was its ups and downs and pretty consistent and with a good length (for a fighting game). The fighting system is a 2D fighter which has really beautiful sprite animations and great character. If you are a fan of the Persona series this is a must buy, if you are a fan of fighting games this game offer a good depth to pros and an easy to understand system for beginners.
   I will be giving it a 10 because i love fighting games and love the Persona series so for me its one of the best games of the year.… Expand

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2. Antonyy

   May 3, 2022

   10

   I love this game soo much! Persona 4 Series really has changed my life, and I feel very grateful for that.

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4. Overanalytical

   Oct 2, 2014

   10

   Thank you ATLUS for doing this everything about this game is a godsend I actually feel rewarded for going through that awful awful p4G nowThank you ATLUS for doing this everything about this game is a godsend I actually feel rewarded for going through that awful awful p4G now
   
   Graphics: pretty smooth and exactly what you would and should expect from a persona 4 game a few anime cutscenes, character boxes and thought bubble text is here and that kind of bothers me I would have rather had all cutscenes however the biggest issue is the fact that characters have few portraits to choose from
   
   Sound: very smooth and vast everything fits so well too
   
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   Dissapointing but it's minimal so I won't penalize the game too much
   
   Gameplay : very much like persona 4 arena but everything is much more balanced could we nerd sho a bit though jeez btw all shadows feel differant from thier counterparts
   
   Story : exemplary everything to the last detail is structured well it gives us the send off we'd been hoping for and the way the story is set up it is much less annoying to progress I do wish the shadow characters had thier own stories though
   
   And that's it everybody it's the best possible sequel to p4 arena and I'm supper supper happy I got this thank you atlus for making such a fantastic game why did you end the series now after this we don't want persona 5 we want labrys… Expand

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5. Sploolordcam

   Oct 3, 2014

   8

   Everything great that can be said about the original Persona 4 Arena has been kept or improved upon in the sequel. Many more characters withEverything great that can be said about the original Persona 4 Arena has been kept or improved upon in the sequel. Many more characters with unique play styles have been added, and returning veterans in P4AU have updated movesets and alternate forms by use of their shadows who play on a completely different mechanic. The story mode of the game has been vastly improved in my opinion, rather than repeating similar scenarios with different character, as is the case with P4A, the story has a linear path with branches for different characters so that there is little overlap, and it's much easier to establish a canon progression than in P4A. The episode P4 portion of the story feels a bit forced with how the characters interact and relate to the current situation, but this is more than made up for with Episode P3 which provides a much more detailed and characterized path through the story. The inclusion of the Adachi episode which comes free in the first week as DLC is also a pleasant surprise. Gameplay is much like P4A, but feels overall more polished and smooth. I found myself having issues activating SP skills with my Dualshock 3's D-pad, despite the commands being entered correctly on screen. I'm unsure as to whether this is a problem from the game's standpoint or my controllers, as I am able to execute the commands well using the analog stick instead. I won't include this in my score as it may be a problem on my side.… Expand

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6. iMustang

   Mar 26, 2019

   8

   This spoiler free review is for story value alone. In order to give these games a proper assessment, I feel it's best to review them as oneThis spoiler free review is for story value alone. In order to give these games a proper assessment, I feel it's best to review them as one long journey, since both games made one full story. The first half of the story (or the first Arena game if you will) had a decent story, but it was told in a very dull fashion. Having to play through multiple possibilities to learn different canon bits along the way was just very messy, and often made the game feel much longer than it actually was. It wasn't a bad experience, but it was just a very lengthy one. Fortunately in the second half of the story (Ultimax), they fixed the problem by making one coherent story... er, mostly. Having to play through an entire 'What If' story that was Episode P3 really took away from my enjoyment of the experience of what was actually an overall better presentation. Episode P4 (the main story), followed by Episode Adachi was absolutely amazing! It felt like an actual sequel to the game much more than Dancing all Night did, which is why I'm glad I saved it for last. The moments were often very intense, the character development for characters like Rise was fantastic, and overall it was just a really well told story! And while I would have preferred if Episode P3 took the route Episode Adachi did where it matched up with Episode P4, it still did have it's moments. As someone who doesn't care for Junpei, I really liked his interactions with the P4 characters who were uncertain how to handle him.… Expand

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7. kyoycz

   Oct 15, 2014

   7

   If you're looking for a good fighting game, look no farther. If you're looking for a good story, you'll be severely disappointed.
   
   If youIf you're looking for a good fighting game, look no farther. If you're looking for a good story, you'll be severely disappointed.
   
   If you enjoyed playing Arena, you'll love Ultimax - the Shadow variants, new characters, and improved/balanced mechanics make things plenty more fun.
   
   Unfortunately, the story is extremely lackluster. The writers prioritize the "friendship is magic" message (that was already overused in Persona 4 and Arena) over a worthwhile conclusion. The main antagonist (who is revealed towards the end of the story) has basically no relation to either P3 or P4, being some asspull existence that shouldn't even exist.
   
   Then, to make matters worse, Elizabeth's story is completely ignored. If you played her story in Arena, you know that it tied in directly to the end of Persona 3. Well, it sucks for you, but they hardly even acknowledge it, ending that plotline with a vague cliffhanger that they'll never deliver on.
   
   Oh yeah, and the final battle in the P3 story isn't fought by a P3 character. Why? Who knows.
   
   It's a bit baffling that the writers thought this could pass a conclusion to the P3/P4 stories. But at least the actual gameplay isn't disappointing!… Expand

   • 1 of 5 users found this helpful
8. gingetsu

   Apr 17, 2016

   6

   este juego lo amarran los fans de las shin megami tensei persona pero que no es para nada tecnico te pueden derrotar en un instante soloeste juego lo amarran los fans de las shin megami tensei persona pero que no es para nada tecnico te pueden derrotar en un instante solo moviendo el mando ala loca .
   realmente una pelicula de pelea demasiado costosa que no llega ala talla de jugabilidad de un juego de lucha… Expand

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