Persona 3 FES (PS2)

As far back as 1996, it was clear that Persona was a franchise harbouring a significant amount of potential. The PSOne original faired best in its native Japan, though its seemingly endless stream of random battles and a slow, complex battle system meant it was strictly for the hardcore RPG contingent. And yet, a number of elements made it stand out; the ability to combine and create a large number of 'Personas' (demons used in battle) was appealing, whilst its contemporary urban setting based around high-school students made for a refreshing change from the pointy-hats and wizards of more regular role-playing fare. If only the game had focused more on plot development ...  Read the complete review