Summary
The much-awaitedPersona 3remake,Persona 3 Reload, was released on February 2. To say that this game remade the original is an understatement, as it’s a complete overhaul and modernization. Its graphics, user interface, social simulation, combat, and audio feature major upgrades. Developers Atlus and P-Studio even added new storylines. These major changes makePersona 3 Reloadlook and feel like a whole new game, which explains its positive reviews from fans and critics alike.
According to speculation,Persona 3 Reloadwas created because Atlus heard the call of the fans to remake the original. This claim is backed by the recent survey results that the developer released in 2022, which highlighted thatP3is one of the most requested titles to be remade.P3 Reload’s release datewas announced in August 2023, but its development started in 2019. It was one of the most anticipated games of the past year, and it reached over 1 million units sold within its first week.
Overhauled Graphics
Persona 3 Reloadlooks exactly like a current-generation game with a mix of highly stylized 2D and 3D graphics. Its frame rate and resolution were upgraded to 60 FPS and 4K, respectively, which makes it a feast for the eyes on modern platforms likePS5and PC.Personafranchise character designer, Shigenori Sojejima, also returned to a supervisory role. Under his and Azusa Shimada’s direction, the following changes were made to how the game was presented:
Massive Gameplay Changes and Additions to Persona 3
The developers integrated the best combat and social sim improvements of pre-existingPersonagames into this title. These include new skills and a variation on aPersona 5combat mechanic.
