Amazing Asian style RPG. An instant classic. Fantastic integration of dating game-esque mechanics to classic RPG game.

User Rating: 9 | Persona 3 PS2
By swr1ght | Review Date:
Really a great game for anyone that loves RPGs. Especially the classic Japanese RPG's, which (let's be honest) have a significantly different feel than American or even European RPGs. Personally, it has been a while since I have played an RPG that did not have words Final and Fantasy in the title that has been this engaging.
But what sets this game apart is the Dating-Game-esque integration into the classic RPG. As you interact with NPCs and get them to like you, your Persona (think summoned spirits though they also represent your spell casting ability) becomes more powerful. As you move through the typical (somewhat repetitive I must honestly admit) dungeon crawl you level up your characters but the starting level of your summoned Personas are based upon the social interactions, not any leveling you do.
Very well written game. Very engaging. After I put the game in for the first time at 6 in the afternoon, I didn't turn off my system till 3:30 in the morning. 'Nuff said.

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