Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 802 Ratings

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  1. neganissocool69
    Jul 16, 2023
    1
    Persona 3 Portable is easily one of the greatest rpg games I've ever played, and i can play it on the go with my playstation portable-which is great. HOWEVER there is no answer included. How can you have the journey without the answer? Well my answer is a 1/10
  2. Px-series
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    The best game for Android ever! This game is a slam dunk combination of two of the most popular genres of games on Android, RPG and visual novel. It can even run on my PlayStation Portable or my Motorola Xoom!

    What this game offers are two campaigns with Social Links, some are amazing, and some are terrible. It also offers nighttime gameplay where you go through parts of one dungeon and    The best game for Android ever! This game is a slam dunk combination of two of the most popular genres of games on Android, RPG and visual novel. It can even run on my PlayStation Portable or my Motorola Xoom!

    What this game offers are two campaigns with Social Links, some are amazing, and some are terrible. It also offers nighttime gameplay where you go through parts of one dungeon and fight Shadows. Great soundtrack, good gameplay mechanics, and a good story.

    Although lacking some elements of Persona 3 FES like the 3D visuals, The Answer (not exactly sad to see it gone though), and the FMV cutscenes (although some were kind of redone in-engine, but character models were kind of scaled back), this is still the best version of this game, as combat was improved (as AI-controlled party members are no longer mandatory), and the game overall feels faster for some reason.

    My only real problem is that the visuals honestly kind of suck. Not that big of a problem when playing on the PlayStation Portable, but when playing on one old computer I have, it becomes kind of distracting.    … Expand
  3. tonberry_ftw
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Tartarus gets repetitive for sure, but character-wise and plot-wise, this was easily the best one in persona franchise
  4. shydxath
    May 19, 2023
    10
    my fav game on the psp and my fav persona game, the dark vibes it giives with its story and characters is unforgettable
  5. smahlt
    May 15, 2023
    8
    This fixed my primary criticism of P3 FES: awful party member AI. It is unfortunate that it also basically turned all non-anime cutscenes into dating sim style cutscenes, but honestly I can deal with that. I'm also not really that concerned about removing the walking around the city parts.
  6. JasonFajardo
    May 5, 2023
    6
    The game its way too long, characters are mediocre and the anime narrative doesn't help. You have to grind a 200 floor boring dungeon but even with that this is the superior version, i still have my problems with the game but you can get along with it.
  7. Kostas_Spirou
    Apr 14, 2023
    8
    The game that changed Persona forever.
    To be completely honest, for me this is the weakest game of the modern Persona games, and the biggest reason why is because the pacing of the story is absolutely terrible, nothing happens for like 70% of the game, I am not kidding, but even then what makes the story ultimately worth it is the phenomenal ending and the themes it touches.
    The characters    The game that changed Persona forever.
    To be completely honest, for me this is the weakest game of the modern Persona games, and the biggest reason why is because the pacing of the story is absolutely terrible, nothing happens for like 70% of the game, I am not kidding, but even then what makes the story ultimately worth it is the phenomenal ending and the themes it touches.
    The characters are the best part of the campaign in my opinion, they are very likeable and they grew on me as I progressed through the story.

    The gameplay is actually pretty great, it's typical turn based combat with some additional clever mechanics that were later improved in the newer games.
    This was the first Persona game that added the social simulator aspect, which is a little bit toned down here, but I always loved exploring the world and meeting new characters, making bonds with other people and interacting with the side content, this is what makes Persona unique and interesting.

    What I didn't really enjoy is Tartarus, think of it like this, there are hundreds of empty levels where you do the same thing over and over again, just fight Shadows until you reach the end, it's incredibly repetitive and straight up boring, the entire gameplay loop literally made me drop the game multiple times, and the boss fights are straight up bad... which is a shame because there's definitely some wasted potential.

    As for the music, it's really good, at first I wasn't a fan of the Rap part but after listening to the entire soundtrack, I didn't mind it anymore, it's a solid soundtrack overall and it has some beautiful songs.

    I enjoyed this game a lot, there are some things about it that are outdated for sure, but it's still a fun experience, it's the game that made the Persona series popular, it reinvented the wheel and it succeeded in doing so, but for me it just didn't hit as much as Persona 4 and Persona 5 did.

    Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.    … Expand
  8. 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 fazer grind e colecionar personagens (no caso os Personas). Se você gosta de Pokemon e de Phoenix Wright vai se apaixonar por Persona 3
  9. supermalik987
    Feb 3, 2023
    8
    I would say it sticks with the PSP version. Since the remastered has bad AI upscale and compressed audio. But you do lose the cut scene where the age is much more darker . And you can social link all the members as femc is great in my eyes.
  10. Wesreviewsgames
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Persona 3 portable was a masterpiece.
    Its a perfect mix of high school life and literally killing demons at night.
    Its story is pretty surprising for a jrpg and the music WAS STRAIGHT UP AGIDYNE (heh.)
    The combat was fun and a little easy compared to megaten but combined with the story and characters its just, mwah
  11. givemeice
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    Love this game, wish we could have gotten a full remake but still the story is really good and i love the characters. Gameplay at the end could feel a little tiring, but overall fun time.
  12. ayoobro
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    so good cant wait for pc port. just 2 weeks left my bros and hoes eyooooooo
  13. epicgamereal
    Dec 16, 2022
    6
    Persona 3...on the go. Considering that fact, I gave FES a 9/10 but gave this a 6/10. Why is that? Well, this game is severely lacking in presentation. The entire game is now in visual novel format. While that style can be engaging, I enjoy my fair share of Danganronpa, it simply is not the same as the 3D cutscenes on PS2. This game is also notably easier due to ability to manually controlPersona 3...on the go. Considering that fact, I gave FES a 9/10 but gave this a 6/10. Why is that? Well, this game is severely lacking in presentation. The entire game is now in visual novel format. While that style can be engaging, I enjoy my fair share of Danganronpa, it simply is not the same as the 3D cutscenes on PS2. This game is also notably easier due to ability to manually control party members. While that is not inherently a bad thing, bosses have not been adjusted any amount with this fact. This makes the game much, much easier, to what I believe to be the games detriment. The Female main character also sometimes overrides what the original game wanted to say in regards to themes (example being one character not dying if you complete their social link, which disregards the whole scene and next month of in game time). However, at this games core is Persona 3. Even with these flaws, it is still an alright game. Unfortunately, this is the version that PC users will get in 2023 instead of FES.… Expand
  14. 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 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,Brilliant 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
  15. Jdotdeedot
    Jul 4, 2022
    8
    Persona 3 Portable is the third persona game I've played and i think it's great but there things I don't like about this portable version. But to start with the good things p3p has some of the most iconic moments storywise and gameplay wise in the entire series. The main cast of characters are the most fleshed out they've ever been in the series so far and they aren't nearly as one note asPersona 3 Portable is the third persona game I've played and i think it's great but there things I don't like about this portable version. But to start with the good things p3p has some of the most iconic moments storywise and gameplay wise in the entire series. The main cast of characters are the most fleshed out they've ever been in the series so far and they aren't nearly as one note as future characters in the series. But where the game has low points is the vn like visuals that the port brings, weaker social links, and a more bland verson of p4's rpg gameplay. Now granted most of these issues are a result of just being inferior versions of much better systems in the future games but it still can't be excused. Overall, p3p is a great game and i'm honestly hoping for a remake one day.… Expand
  16. kkaze
    May 23, 2022
    9
    My first persona game, finished this game 2 times, both Male mc and Female mc. Hope they remake this game.
  17. Megidolaon91IT
    Apr 1, 2022
    7
    E' un peccato dover dare un voto così basso a Persona 3 perché meriterebbe un 10 solo per la trama e per l'importanza storica. L'ideale sarebbe stato un Persona 3 FES con il gameplay del Portable. Infatti la novità più importante di questo remake è la possibilità di controllare direttamente tutti i membri del party in battaglia. Purtroppo questa è l'unica cosa positiva. L'assenza diE' un peccato dover dare un voto così basso a Persona 3 perché meriterebbe un 10 solo per la trama e per l'importanza storica. L'ideale sarebbe stato un Persona 3 FES con il gameplay del Portable. Infatti la novità più importante di questo remake è la possibilità di controllare direttamente tutti i membri del party in battaglia. Purtroppo questa è l'unica cosa positiva. L'assenza di cutscene e la grafica tipica delle visual novel rovinano l'esperienza di gioco.… Expand
  18. iamryan
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Persona 3 Portable might be the 3rd rerelease of the vanilla P3, but it has new content that would justify buying it for the 3rd time. Although the downgrade is sad, it is understandable. But it is with its own pros. It has updated gameplay mechanics seen in Pwrsona 4 Golden.Best RPG on the PSP, hands down!
  19. JasonTran
    Feb 7, 2022
    0
    **** masterpiece.The opening is fkin great.The combat system is far superior than that of the ps 2 version.The story is captivating.This game is so good that i spent all of my time playing it instead of prepairing for my highschool entrance exam.Im glad to say that im proud to say that i failed getting into my dream highschool,for i was to play this masterpiece
  20. Ghost7100
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    Great gameplay, fantastic atmosphere & exceptional visual thematics, perfect soundtrack, gripping storyline, a complete novel experience with few flaws, I'd recommend this game to anyone, even if you've played the PS2 version(s)
  21. retr0_1992
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    I will say that this game would be an 10/10 if the gameplay wasn't so repetitive, but the plot and characters are incredible, and I assure that you will cry in some part of this great story
  22. Alex2492
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    Tem nem o que dizer, história incrível, personagens carismáticos trilha sonora incrível, o meu jogo favorito da série
  23. Entagonist
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
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  24. Samusjack
    May 20, 2021
    9
    the game is incredible in every way, music, graphics, innovative RPG gameplay, story and much more even though it is a scaled down version of the PS2 game. for me the only defect was that it was a little too easy to change, it could end up becoming a little repetitive over time. If you are a person who enjoys or gets along with RPGs ... I recommend playing in the hard mode. Other than thatthe game is incredible in every way, music, graphics, innovative RPG gameplay, story and much more even though it is a scaled down version of the PS2 game. for me the only defect was that it was a little too easy to change, it could end up becoming a little repetitive over time. If you are a person who enjoys or gets along with RPGs ... I recommend playing in the hard mode. Other than that ... Persona 3 can be a great experience for the person who wants to enter the world of Role Playing Games with the best possible content or wants to experience another great adventure … Expand
  25. valianty
    May 15, 2021
    10
    This is my first Persona game and my god... This game was a whole new experience for me. I'm kind of new to the JRPG genre so I was a little hesitant to play this in the first place but I can only say positive things about it. One of my favorite games of all time.
  26. rafa_barsi
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    Best PSP game ever. I started playing Persona by the last entry at ps4 (persona 5) and I really enjoyed the game. I had a PSP for over 10 years or so and totally forgot about this game. Never really gave it a chance until now: and I gotta say: it’s awesome. Wish I tried before. I had something about 100h into this and I really miss it. Nice game. 10 out 10 for sure.
  27. Alfie_Rowland
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    A game as old as time but a game that's dear to me like mom's cooking. Just amazing.
  28. JRPGDIE
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    This is a fantastic JRPG that anyone will like, couldn't recommend it enough
  29. Ishikaze
    Dec 10, 2020
    9
    Persona 3 Portable is my favorite game in the PlayStation Portable and I can say that with all of my heart. I played this game right after finishing Persona 4 Golden and I set my expectations really high for this game. I am glad to say that it delivered really well. I found myself addicted again.

    The game gives you a dark narrative unlike the newer games, since this was the first    Persona 3 Portable is my favorite game in the PlayStation Portable and I can say that with all of my heart. I played this game right after finishing Persona 4 Golden and I set my expectations really high for this game. I am glad to say that it delivered really well. I found myself addicted again.

    The game gives you a dark narrative unlike the newer games, since this was the first installment in the franchise to have the social links and the slice of life elements making the game feel a little like the mainline series, Shin Megami Tensei. It surprises me how the gameplay still holds up really well even in this day and age, the combat is inferior to the newer installments in the franchise but it still never gets tedious and was always fun. The soundtrack in this game boozes a chilly feeling that will give you goosebumps, this was also the first time that Atlus decided to make songs as most of their background music and battle themes. I also love every character in this game especially the main ones, I really like how some of the characters had a persona before you making it feel like the new strong member rather than being than the leader right away.

    I also played the Female Character in the New Game+ and I was really blown away. The new soundtrack that changes the theme and the dark vibe to a cheerful vibe that the game has is absolutely amazing. I really like the number of details they added to this new option of character, while not being canon. The Female Character also has a new circle of friends a new set of romance options. Playing as the Female Protagonist doesn't feel like just changing the gender of the character but it feels like playing as another person as it both male and female protagonists feels and acts different.

    After replaying the game after many years, I would say that it never disappoints. Not a single bit.    … Expand
  30. Aidilmuhaimin
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    This is the old masterpiece This Game have 3 emotion Sad happy,desprate
    10/10 game
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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

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Games Master UK
    Jul 8, 2011
    83
    Minus the original cutscenes and Iwatodai's open world, P3P is still a classic RPG oddity. [Aug 2011, p.81]
  2. games(TM)
    Jul 3, 2011
    90
    Magnificent. [Issue#110, p.133]
  3. Play UK
    Jun 26, 2011
    78
    The story is absolute bobbins. [Issue#206, p.92]
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