SUMMARY
- Before the official launch of Persona 3 Reload, early reviews have arrived and they paint a positive picture of the remake.
- Reload diligently remakes the 2006 game, enhancing both graphics and functionality for a more immersive experience.
One of 2024’s much-awaited games, Persona 3 Reload is finally all set to hit the shelves. Ahead of its official launch, the early reviews of the game have arrived and they paint a really good picture of the remake.
The game brings the PlayStation 2 experience with a modernized touch to the newer generation consoles. The original Persona 3 was released in 2006 and was the fourth main installment in the Persona series. The series was a part of the larger Megami Tensei franchise. Developed and published by Atlus. It was well-received when it launched and was also named RPG of the Year by many awards.
Persona 3 Reload details
Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the 2006 role-playing video game. The upcoming game is developed by Atlus along with Sega and will be published by P-Studio. Persona 3 Reload is all set to arrive on February 2, 2024. Notably, the game will be released for current-gen as well as last-generation consoles.
Thus players can enjoy the game on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A remake of the game was a constant request from the fans after the series gained global popularity. The developer and publisher Atlus themselves acknowledged the request of the fans.
Consequently, Persona 3 Reload began development in 2019. It was first reported as being in production in April 2023 followed by the game’s official announcement in June 2023. Notably, Reload diligently remakes the original story of the 2006 game. It adds various graphical and functional updates that add more immersive experiences as compared to the original.
The plot of the game has a protagonist, who the players can name at the start of the game. A high school student, the protagonist returns to his home city a decade following his parent’s death in a fatal car crash. He soon realizes the potential to invoke a Persona, which is the physical manifestation of his inner spirit.
He eventually joins the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (S.E.E.S.), who are together tasked with defeating Shadows and discovering the secrets of the Dark Hour.
Persona 3 Reload reviews
Ahead of the February 2, 2024 release, the game opened for preview earlier today. The early reviews seem quite positive. Several reviews also state that the reload makes changes to the original for good. The game has been rated 89/100 on Metacritic, based on 46 critic reviews.
Gfinity rates the game a solid 100, writing, “Persona 3 Reload is a fabulous remake, with some of the best graphics and presentation we’ve seen for the franchise.”
Persona 3 Reload is a shining example of seemingly small changes adding up to make a significant impact, uplifting its greatest qualities while staying true to the source material. Our review: https://t.co/idTH0KJJH4 pic.twitter.com/6RIyk7Urar
— IGN (@IGN) January 30, 2024
IGN in its review rates the game 9/10, saying “Persona 3 Reload tells a powerful, timeless story of tragedy and hope with sharp emotional sincerity. This is the kind of remake I’ve hoped for, and even after spending 70 hours to see it all the way to its conclusion, I still find it hard to believe it’s real.”
With such impressive reviews from critics ahead of launch, it will be interesting to see how the audience and players welcome the game once it is launched.