Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable

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  • Summary: Terrible creatures lurk in the dark, preying on those who wander into the hidden hour between one day and the next. As a member of a secret school club, you must wield your inner power--Persona--and protect humanity from impending doom. Will you live to see the light of day? MaximumTerrible creatures lurk in the dark, preying on those who wander into the hidden hour between one day and the next. As a member of a secret school club, you must wield your inner power--Persona--and protect humanity from impending doom. Will you live to see the light of day? Maximum Persona 3--The RPG that captured critics and fans alike achieves a new level of excellence. Built upon an enhanced version of the game, players will find numerous significant improvements, including the addition of Skill Cards, part-time jobs, a total of five difficulty settings (ranging from the newcomer-friendly "beginner" to the ultra-hardcore "maniac"), and most importantly, the ability to directly control your teammates in battle. Gain a whole new perspective--The choice of your protagonist's sex at the start of the game has a dramatic impact on the game's intricate social dynamics. Persona 3 veterans will get a kick out of playing through the story from a new female perspective, gaining new Social Links, special events, and unique romantic opportunities. Slick system enhancements--Improved playability permeates every aspect of the gameplay experience. One-button menu shortcuts, streamlined team equipment changes, incredibly short load times, and other tweaks and enhancements create an ideal pace for portable gaming. [Atlus USA]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. GamePro
    100
    Despite being familiar with the game, Persona 3 Portable still managed to utterly consume me. When a game has such a profound effect on me, I believe it deserves nothing less than the highest praise I can lavish upon it.
  2. Gamervision
    100
    If you missed out on Persona 3 when it first came out, and skipped FES in 2008, then now is your chance to rectify that. Persona 3 Portable is one of the strongest games in the PSP catalogue, and a shining example of a role-playing game done right.
  3. Worth Playing
    95
    This is the third release of Persona 3, and even for an excellent RPG, it's difficult to justify buying it again and again. However, Persona 3 Portable contains enough new features to make it a worthwhile purchase.
  4. Thunderbolt
    90
    While releasing Persona 3 for a third time might seem like a little much, P3P is more than different enough to be a fresh and interesting PSP title.
  5. GamingTrend
    88
    Atlus has done an incredible job with creating a portable version of Persona 3, and if you are a fan of the series or are looking for a JRPG to add to your collection, then P3P is definitely worth getting.
  6. RPG Fan
    85
    The only way you'll be disappointed is if you go into the game expecting a brand new game. For all those looking to play an enhanced version of an old favorite, there's no better way to do it than Persona 3 Portable.
  7. Play UK
    Jun 26, 2011
    78
    The story is absolute bobbins. [Issue#206, p.92]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 103
  3. Negative: 6 out of 103
  1. MKAUS
    Oct 17, 2010
    10
    My favourite PSP game yet, coming on the tail of Metal Gear and Kingdom Hearts (both of which I loved) that is a big call. I cannot recommendMy favourite PSP game yet, coming on the tail of Metal Gear and Kingdom Hearts (both of which I loved) that is a big call. I cannot recommend this game enough to RPG fans there has been proper care taken to make this PSP version as addictive and fun as the PS2 releases without making it feel watered down, and in my opinion it is the best version of all three.… Expand
  2. ShefardAlex
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The best version of 3 persons for me.
    Fixed that you can not control the party members.
    A lot of dialogue. The ability to influence the    The best version of 3 persons for me.
    Fixed that you can not control the party members.
    A lot of dialogue. The ability to influence the characters. much more than in a classic game.
    A single hero girl was added (I know about Maya and Aigis, but they are already created characters who already had a character, and it’s difficult to pour into their role, because they are faceless heroes like the rest of the characters)
    The movement is slightly fixed, even if it’s because of this, it’s also in 2D (I was lost several times in the classic version). Great extra soundtracks.
    In general, this is my favorite part, and I hope for Golden, it is ported to the PC along with the fes for it.    … Expand
  4. Auromite
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    Mistura de Pokemon com visual novel. Um verdadeiro clássico da Atlus. Além de ter muito conteúdo, é um excelente RPG pra quem gosta de fazerMistura de Pokemon com visual novel. Um verdadeiro clássico da Atlus. Além de ter muito conteúdo, é um excelente RPG pra quem gosta de fazer grind e colecionar personagens (no caso os Personas). Se você gosta de Pokemon e de Phoenix Wright vai se apaixonar por Persona 3… Expand
  5. DreamRemnant12
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    One of the best RPG 's I have ever played, while the battle system at the time wasn't the best (Specially the companions AI) they fixed it onOne of the best RPG 's I have ever played, while the battle system at the time wasn't the best (Specially the companions AI) they fixed it on other versions like Persona 3 FES and Persona 3 Portable. The strong point of the game is the narrative and the daily life simulator part of the game play, with memorable characters and a combination of mechanics between battle and school life. The battle system is nice and the boss battles are hard if you don't plan your strategy well but it's a great adventure overall.… Expand
  6. JonSnow05
    Jan 13, 2019
    9
    Persona 3 Portable es una version ligera del juego PS2. Los entornos 3D ya no estaran, en su lugar nos moveremos por una imagen del lugar yPersona 3 Portable es una version ligera del juego PS2. Los entornos 3D ya no estaran, en su lugar nos moveremos por una imagen del lugar y las personas están mostradas como iconos. Los unicos entornos 3D están en la mazmorra y en los combates.
    Quizá para cierta gente que jugo a la versión de PS2 no les guste pero trae una serie de mejoras a las mecánicas y puedes controlar directamente a tus compañeros.
    Totalmente recomendado.    … Expand
  7. lesiuML
    Jul 26, 2022
    8
    Brilliant game. Lot of simply amazing stories to remember. Lot of unique characters with beautiful bonds. Story is very engaging and quiteBrilliant game. Lot of simply amazing stories to remember. Lot of unique characters with beautiful bonds. Story is very engaging and quite unique. Although the gameplay could be really boring especially fighting after 30 hours of gameplay. If you are tired of fighting i highly recommend you to use cheats and 1 hit every enemy because the story is worth playing to the end. Brilliant game, absolutely worth playing.… Expand
  8. martizo
    Sep 26, 2020
    0
    the only reason for not give 10/10 is because in the final levels of the game, the repetitive gameplay is tiring, aside that, this game is athe only reason for not give 10/10 is because in the final levels of the game, the repetitive gameplay is tiring, aside that, this game is a art piece, is stand behind of the original ps2 but this port is not bad at all, for newcomers is the perfect entrance in j-rpg games. the story and in special the music is something you can remember in the instant you hearit don't matter how many years pass.… Expand

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#1 Best PSP Game of 2010
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#2 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2010
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#3 Most Shared PSP Game of 2010