Persona 3 Reload Sets ATLUS Sales Record
Persona 3 Reload is now officially ATLUS' fastest-selling title, reaching a major milestone in its first seven days.
Sega and Atlus have just released a brand-new demo for Persona 3 Reload on all platforms, enabling more cautious fans to get a good feel for its story and systems as they run through its first few months. Those who came into the series with Persona 5 might find this earlier entry to be a bit different from what they’re used to, but thanks to the updates and enhancements added for the remake, it should actually be a fairly smooth transition.
Meet S.E.E.S. in the demo, save the world in the full game.
One of the great things about modern game demos is that they often allow players to carry over their save data into the full game should they decide that they like it enough to buy it. Well, have no fear Persona fans, as the new demo for Persona 3 Reload does the same. After spending a few hours meetingthe members of S.E.E.S.,getting used to all the game’s basic mechanics and getting their first glimpses of Tartarus during the Dark Hour, players can carry it all over and continue their journey in Persona 3 Reload with almost no interruption.
As for what sets Persona 3 Reload apart from more recent Atlus titles such asPersona 5 RoyalorMetaphor ReFantazio,it’s less than what one might think. While the original Persona 3 is certainly a sight removed from its modern counterparts, Atlus took great care to adjust the experience and bring it more in line with what those who played Persona 5 would expect.
Shared elements and features such astime managementandsocial linksare largely untouched since they’re almost the same in both games, but Persona 3’s combat received some important upgrades. These include “Theurgy” abilities, which enable party members to occupy more unique and specialized roles in battle, and “Shift,” a new mechanic that functions very similarly to Persona 5’s “Baton Pass” system.
Shared elements and features such as time management and social links are largely untouched since they’re almost the same in both games, but Persona 3’s combat received some important upgrades.
Whether Persona 3 Reload is actuallybetter than Persona 5is going to be a matter of personal taste, of course. Still, fans should at least be able to enjoy its cast of characters and mystery-filled story just as much, if not even more so. Demos are free, so why not give it a try, yeah?
verify to check out our review for a full breakdown of what’s new and how it builds upon the original Persona 3 experience.
Persona 3 Reload is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X S.
Persona 3 Reload
Review: Persona 3 Reload
Persona 3 Reload may not be the definite version but it is an excellent remake of Persona 3
