- Publisher: Atlus
- Release Date: Mar 17, 2022
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360
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Mar 24, 2022Persona 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.
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Apr 11, 2022There’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!
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Mar 25, 2022Persona 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.
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Mar 18, 2022This is the game that solidified my faith in Arc System Works as a developer, and they’ve only proven themselves more and more in the years since. Admittedly part of me would’ve preferred a sequel that also included the cast of Persona 5, but I’m not complaining about getting a chance to revisit one of the finest fighting games I’ve ever played.
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Mar 15, 2022Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is a curious detour in the world of fighting games that still manages to fully convince today thanks to an edition full of contents and improvements. Of course, it remains an extremely niche product aimed essentially at two categories of players: lovers of the Atlus JRPG and admirers of Arc System Works productions.
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Mar 17, 2022Persona 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.
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Mar 17, 2022The 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.
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Mar 10, 2022Persona 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.
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Apr 19, 2022Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is a good fighting game aimed at fans of Persona 3 and Persona 4 who were eager to meet their charismatic casts again in a new adventure. It has plenty of game modes and extras, but it's still a niche release with only a few additions and some things to polish up.
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Mar 14, 2022Persona 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.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 17
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Mixed: 2 out of 17
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Negative: 5 out of 17
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Jun 10, 2022Amazing tag team fighter, I'm such a major fangirl for great anime fighters and this doesn't disappoint. I recommend it highly.