Persona 3 Reload

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
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  1. Video Chums
    Feb 21, 2024
    73
    If you're a fan of Persona or RPGs in general, you'll definitely have some fun with Persona 3 Reload but don't expect it to reach the heights of the latest game in the series.
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Apr 5, 2024
    70
    As someone who has never played Persona 3, I tried to make myself a believer but never managed to do so. The Persona system is great fun, the theme is not for my taste, and the school segments are beyond boring, at least for me, and I am probably in the minority. Apart from the price, this game will scratch that Persona itch and let you relive your childhood with gorgeous graphics and quality-of-life improvements, but it did not make me fall in love with the series.
  3. PCMag
    Jan 30, 2024
    70
    Persona 3 Reload is the best way to play an incredibly influential classic RPG, but it doesn't fix the problems that were improved in later games.
  5. Inverse
    Jan 30, 2024
    70
    Persona 3 Reload is one of the weakest video game remakes I’ve seen in the last few years.
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  1. Polygon
    Jan 30, 2024
    Regardless of how many refinements are made, the fatigue of Persona 5-likes is starting to set in. It’s unfortunate that Persona 3 is being brought to the spotlight under these new standardized criteria — after all these years, it’s becoming just another sheep in the herd.
  2. The Verge
    Feb 2, 2024
    It’s missing some notable elements, but this remake also modernizes the classic RPG in important ways.
  3. Xboxygen
    Jan 30, 2024
    Thanks to the efforts provided to dust off a cult title that gave the Persona series its credentials, everybody can finally give it a try. Although the structure is a bit outdated, everything has been fine-tuned to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. There is plenty for fans to enjoy, and the title will also be a gateway for newcomers. It is a shame that this version does not include all the content that has been added over the years, but let us not get carried away. To date, Persona 3 Reload is “THE” most accomplished version of this opus, whilst waiting for Persona 3 Reload Festival?