Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

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  • Summary: In P4AU, the characters from Persona 4 and Persona 3 once again find themselves teaming up to face off in the P-1 Climax, a series of battles which must be won before the world ends. The original cast of characters from Persona 3 and 4 are back to discover the mastermind behind the wholeIn P4AU, the characters from Persona 4 and Persona 3 once again find themselves teaming up to face off in the P-1 Climax, a series of battles which must be won before the world ends. The original cast of characters from Persona 3 and 4 are back to discover the mastermind behind the whole tournament, while a few new faces join the fight, including Junpei Iori, Yukari Takeba, Rise Kujikawa, and more. But standing in their way is the dual katana-wielding Sho Minazuki, a huge threat to everyone involved in the P-1 Climax. Worse yet, there's a Sho lookalike who can wield a Persona...… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Nintendo Insider
    Mar 24, 2022
    90
    Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is fascinating. I love to play it, I love to study it, and I love to watch it. No fighting game has ever felt as good to play, in my opinion. I think the Switch port is the weakest version by default (I’ve only played this one and the PS4 release), but I’m still more than pleased with this version. The frame rate is perfect, the matches feel great to play, and the visuals are just as good as they’ve always been. I was expecting to stop playing this as soon as I had access to the other versions, but here I am… still labbing on Switch. If you have no other systems, and want to get into one of the strongest Persona spin-offs out there, check out Ultimax. I’m beyond excited to grab it on PC as well, to instantly boot it up when innocent trash-talking on Discord needs to be hashed out in the Arena.
  2. Nintenderos
    Mar 25, 2022
    85
    Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is undoubtedly a great fighting game with extraordinary gameplay, a large amount of content and game modes, and a multitude of options for all types of players. If you're a fan of fighting games and the Persona saga, you can't miss it.
  3. RPG Fan
    Apr 11, 2022
    85
    There’s a wealth of single-player content in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, not only with the extensive story mode but various other modes such as Arcade, Versus, and Golden Arena Mode, where you fight through dungeons and build stats. Unfortunately, the Switch port is lacking in the online compartment as it doesn’t offer the rollback netcode, unlike the other releases. I’m also hard-pressed to recommend the title to anyone who isn’t a fighting game fan and who isn’t familiar with both Persona 3 and Persona 4. But those who happen to fall under both umbrellas will undoubtedly find an entertaining, solid fighting game experience with some surprising RPG undertones in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax!
  4. The Mako Reactor
    Mar 10, 2022
    80
    Persona 4 Arena Ultimax on Nintendo Switch is a fantastic portable version of the game, but one that lacks a few online features compared to the PS4 version. It also doesn't look as good as the PS4 version when played docked. Despite that, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is one of the best fighting games available on Nintendo's hybrid system.
  5. TouchArcade
    Mar 17, 2022
    80
    Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is a great fighter with a lot of modes and features to enjoy. While its presentation isn’t quite up to snuff with some of the other versions of the game, relative to other Switch games in the genre it carries itself well enough. Some missing online features will be of more concern to those who intend to take their battles into the digital space, but overall this is a strong pick-up for Persona fans and those looking for a little on-the-go pugilism alike.
  6. Attack of the Fanboy
    Mar 17, 2022
    80
    The game has a home in the competitive fighter circles but also is a rich, rewarding experience for Persona fans and has aged very well. It’s also refreshing for players who want to enjoy a robust fighting game that doesn’t rely on decades-old gimmicks and bleeding-edge 3D graphics to cover up shallow gameplay. With this updated release coming to 3 of the most massive install bases in all of home gaming, it’s a great opportunity for newcomers and veterans to check this one out again.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Mar 14, 2022
    70
    Persona 4 Arena Ultimax may not be the Persona game everyone’s been clamoring for on the Switch, but we’re certainly not complaining. P4AU offers up an approachable, yet incredibly deep 2D fighting combat system, a neat RPG-lite mode that guarantees solo players will have lots to do, and all this is presented in Arc System Works’ signature and striking hand-drawn art style. While the story mode is a complete bore and there’s no rollback netcode in this version, we think P4AU on Switch is still absolutely worth your time, although if you're going to be playing online, you'll likely want to investigate the game on other platforms first. For portable fans, however, we’d give it a recommendation whether you’re a fighting game enthusiast or you’re just looking to give the genre a shot; this is definitely one of the better fighting games on the Switch.

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. RosannaHomarra
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    Amazing tag team fighter, I'm such a major fangirl for great anime fighters and this doesn't disappoint. I recommend it highly.
  2. Mexicancritic22
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    This game is an amazing port even thought i would ask for a new game i can't complain on getting new port from these amazing game withThis game is an amazing port even thought i would ask for a new game i can't complain on getting new port from these amazing game with excellent combat an amazing soundtrack and a story thats not bad im completely satisfied… Expand
  4. Paramorp9e
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    saD Spiel hat ein fantastisches Kampfsystem und es fühlt sich einfach gut an es zu spielen außerdem gibt es auch genug content fürsaD Spiel hat ein fantastisches Kampfsystem und es fühlt sich einfach gut an es zu spielen außerdem gibt es auch genug content für Einzelspieler, sehr empfelenswert… Expand
  5. WindlessNight
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    My first fighting game and is really fun due to the portability of local play and the joycons being perfect for it. Story is really long butMy first fighting game and is really fun due to the portability of local play and the joycons being perfect for it. Story is really long but great at the same time, especially getting to follow some side characters. Although the online is really really bad compared to PC and PS4 which feature rollback which makes it 10x more playable.… Expand
  6. lesiuML
    Sep 21, 2022
    7
    Game is really solid and have seriously lot of content! For a persona fan it's a really great title. Even when you suck at fighting games onGame is really solid and have seriously lot of content! For a persona fan it's a really great title. Even when you suck at fighting games on easy difficulty you can easily enjoy the story. Of course it's not the best fighting game of all time and I think for non persona enthusiasts it cold be just boring. Fighting mechanics are quite unique... But I prefer tekken mechanic when you can much easier preforme some combos. Graphics are ok, music is great as always in persona. There are artworks and few videos to watch. Unfortunately there aren't any alternative costumes for characters and that's a boomer. But after all it's a solid persona fighting game with a really quite long story.… Expand

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