Summary
Persona 3 Reloadgives the familiar Shadow-battling saga a fresh new look. The new animated cutscenes and the 3D game play as you explore the city breathe new life into an already wonderful experience. In addition to visual updates, Persona 3 Reload also introduces a lot of new features that improve a lot of mechanics in the game.
The game takes a lot of inspiration from recent releases, such asPersona 5: Royal,and introduces many quality-of-life improvements, making it feel like a brand-new experience. The Tartarus grind is a lot more forgiving, thanks to new mechanics that speed battles up, and there are also new features to inform your decisions on world interactions better.
9Shift
A neat feature that was added to Persona 3 Reload is the ability toShift, which is a feature thatallows you to switch to another characteronce you’veknocked an enemydown.
This is a game changer because this will allow you to useanother character’s Personatoknock another enemy down, if your current character doesn’t have an attack they’re weak against.
Another handy way to use the Shift feature is when you haveMitsuru or Fuuka analyze the battle. They’ll point you tothe character you’re able to shift toin order totarget an enemy’s weakness.
8Theurgy
Theurgyis an awesome feature that allows characters to use anultimate skill. Each character will have their ownunique Theurgy, and they’ll each need tofill up a barin order to charge it. The bar fills up as youfight enemies, and itdoesn’t reset after a battle ends.
Each Persona-user’s Theurgy can get a big boost bymeeting a unique conditionthat resonates with their personality. A character’s Theurgy may dealenormous damage, and the best part is that you can use your Theurgy toignore an enemy’s resistance!
7Dashing
You canspeed things upon your exploration of Tartarus by dashingholding your Shift key or R2 button. This will help you cover more ground quicker, but it will also help youget into more advantageous positionswhen it comes to facing Shadows.
Some Shadows willrun away at the sight of youand your party, so dashing will come in handy when youchase after them. Dashing will also be helpful inrunning away from enemiesyou don’t want to face.
6Shuffle Time
Shuffle Time is given a new treatment in Persona 3 Reload. Previously, you would only be given a chance to get the card you want out of a Shuffle Time.
In Persona 3 Reload, the cards are laid out for you, and you’re free to choose the card you want. Coupled with the fact that Shuffle Times are ensured when you end a battle with an All-Out Attack, victories feel more rewarding when you can choose what you’re going to get.
5Destructible Pedestals In Tartarus
Tartarus will have theseshadowy pedestalsscattered around, andyou may find an item when you destroy one. Many of these items are things you cansell at the Police Station, and after a night’s expedition in Tartarus, you might find that you’ve gathereda haul worth thousands.
Some destructible pedestals, specifically those with awhite glow, will give youTwilight Fragments, which are essential foropening treasure chests, and more.
4Network
Another neat feature in Persona 3 Reload is theNetwork feature, which allows you to seethe choices of other players. You’ll be able to see whatanswerspeople pickedduring exams or in class.
You’ll also be able to seewhatactivities other players decided to do during their free time. The Network feature also allows you to seewhere other players are atwhen it comes to theirTartarus progress.
3Rewind
During yourfree time, you have the freedom todo any activity that’s currently available. If you feel like you’ve made a mistake somewhere, you can use theRewindfeature accessible throughthe game system menu, in order tochoose a point in time to return to.
This is a great way to get a re-do if, for instance, you feel likeyou’ve messed up in a Social Link interaction. You can also use the Rewind function if you feel likeanother activity would have been a better use of your time.
2New Dorm Activities
A neat new addition to Persona 3 Reload is the introduction ofnew activities that you can do in the dorm. Thisbreathes new lifeinto what will be your home for the next few months.
Certain Link Episodeswill not be available forever. As you progress through the story, some Link Episodesmay disappear. You’ll want toexperience them as soon as possible, if you want to see this special content.
You’ll be able tospend time with everyoneliving in the dorm in their specialLink Episodes, and you’llget to know them betteras you do so. Not only that, each character can alsogain new skillsthat you canuse in battleas you spend time with them.
1Mail Feature
You’ll be able toreceive messageson your phone, and this is an easy way tosee what activities are availablefor the day. Some of yourSocial Linkscan invite you outby sending you a message on your phone.
Not every available Social Link or storewill send you a message. You’ll have tomanually check in with themif you want to see if other places are available for the day or evening.
Certainshops and restaurantswill alsosend you promosyou can enjoy for the day. While getting notified is convenient, the best part is thatyou’ll also have the option to automatically be sent to the locationof the Social Link or the shop.
