There was a time when RPGs evoked emotion. Serious emotion, the kind that fueled blogs, magazines, and message boards. Grown gamers openly weeping, while today’s RPGs make me wish I was sleeping. It’s been a big change that no doubt stems from the reduction of developers (Working Designs is no more, Square and Enix became one entity, etc.).
Persona 3 was one of the few games that captured the essence of the PSone style of RPG development – story first, gameplay second. The semi-automatic battle system brought it down a few notches, but the character-driven storyline and above average voice acting set the stage for something great. Usually that something has to wait for a sequel. But you won’t have to wait for Persona 4 to find out what happens next. Persona 3: FES, an upgraded version of the original, comes packed with an all-new journey that continues the last game’s gripping saga.
Because of the last game’s history, the emotional impact of the new quest (titled “The Answer”) is immediately apparent. Each character is dealing with a terrible loss, the identity of which will not be revealed in this review. If you played through the first quest (re-titled “The Journey” in this upgrade), then the outcome is no secret. Those of you who have yet to get your personified fix, however, should be aware that any part of this review could you lead you to the game’s revelations. The Answer features a new lead character, and in mentioning her and some of the other cast members, you will likely figure out who’s missing from the second chapter.
Source:PS2 Gamezone
