atheist123 583 Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) Persona Q for 3DS looks interesting. I haven't played any Persona games yet and, since Persona Q has characters from 3 and 4, it seems like I might appreciate it better if I knew the characters. Which one is a better game for someone new to the series? Edited June 7, 2014 by atheist123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I♥KH 1,280 Posted June 7, 2014 3, if you like the darker tones. 4 is you want to see Teddie. 1 atheist123 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atheist123 583 Posted June 7, 2014 3, if you like the darker tones. 4 is you want to see Teddie. I do like darker tones, but this "Teddie" is intriguing. I also figure 4 might have a better battle system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadpool 1,200 Posted June 7, 2014 I do like darker tones, but this "Teddie" is intriguing. I also figure 4 might have a better battle system. 4 does feel more refined. Honestly, I've always loved Persona 4, but just recently I've started Persona 3. And man, is it AMAZING. Everyone says FES is the best version, but honestly, go with Persona 3 Portable. I've tried out both, and in the end P3P just felt better so I've stuck with it. If you're gonna get Persona 4, I'd say go for Golden version if you somehow have a Vita. If you don't, the original is okay as well. Both have really good strong points, but they have very different feels. If you like one, you may not like the other, and if you like one, you may like the other. 1 atheist123 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jilly Shears 2,144 Posted June 7, 2014 4 is more accessible, but personally it ain't got shit on 3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheKingdomkid 1,194 Posted June 7, 2014 Why not both? 2 atheist123 and Nora Valkyrie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Power Jusho 1,783 Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) if you're going to play Persona 3, play Persona 3 Portable. The combat is better in it than in P3/P3 FES. The one of my main reason I got FES on my PS3 was to play the Answer. Personally, I like Persona 4 but start with Persona 3 Portable Edited June 7, 2014 by Dimi3Infinity 1 Deadpool reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZOBLIVION 13 Posted June 7, 2014 Persona 4 was better in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightningCharm 8 Posted June 7, 2014 I just finished Persona 4. Compared to 3, I thought the characters and gameplay were a big improvement, but P3 had the better atmosphere. I'd recommend playing P3 first just for the experience. 1 atheist123 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atheist123 583 Posted June 8, 2014 I just finished Persona 4. Compared to 3, I thought the characters and gameplay were a big improvement, but P3 had the better atmosphere. I'd recommend playing P3 first just for the experience. How long does each Persona take to finish? While I would love to play both I've got other games I need to finish playing too like Fire Emblem Awakening, TWEWY, and Child of Light 1 LightningCharm reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightningCharm 8 Posted June 8, 2014 How long does each Persona take to finish? While I would love to play both I've got other games I need to finish playing too like Fire Emblem Awakening, TWEWY, and Child of Light They're long enough. It depends on whether you just want to beat the main storyline or complete the side missions, max out all social links, complete the compendium, etc.. Can be upwards of 70+ hours. Perhaps it's best to work on completing those other games you have first. You've got an awesome selection of games there, btw! 2 atheist123 and Nora Valkyrie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jilly Shears 2,144 Posted June 8, 2014 How long does each Persona take to finish? While I would love to play both I've got other games I need to finish playing too like Fire Emblem Awakening, TWEWY, and Child of Light It takes about 2 - 3 hours before you even get into the first battle. That probably says a lot about the pacing of the games. lol 1 atheist123 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atheist123 583 Posted June 9, 2014 It takes about 2 - 3 hours before you even get into the first battle. That probably says a lot about the pacing of the games. lol I figured it would take ages... Bravely Default took me nearly 100 hours to complete, so I can only imagine how long Persona 3/4 will take Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nora Valkyrie 461 Posted June 10, 2014 Lee could give u a list of reasons why she liked 3 better, but instead she'll give u a scenario When there is death involved in Persona Persona 3: The Chairman: And I am sad to say there has been an unfortunate death due to the dark hour... Junpei: What the?! O_O Mitsuru: Not again... Akihiko: Dammit! The dark hour... Yukari and Fukka: Oh no! Ken: ... Shinjiro: Damn... Koromaru: Bark Bark! Aigis: He says "This is not good" Minato: ... Persona 4: Yukiko: You guys! I just heard there was another victim who died. Chie: *Gasp* Really?! We must stop this person! Kanji: Sh*t this person's gonna pay! Nanako: Big Bro what's going on? Yu: Well...w- Junes: Everything's Great at Your Junes! Nanako: *Gasp* Big Bro can we go to Junes? Teddie: Sure Nanko-Chan! We might even see hot babes on the way! Yosuke: Hey don’t say that in front of her! But sure Nanko-Chan. Rise: Sweet! Come on Sempai let’s go! *grabs Yu’s arm* Yukio: But you guys! Oh all right… Naoto: I’m with a group of morons… So really its all about weather u want a dark story or a more comic story. P4 was a tad dark but not clearly as much as P3….for Lee should know…because she is playing both right now But don't get me wrong, both were epic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleTSUBAME 483 Posted June 10, 2014 I started with Persona 4 and loved it. Now I'm playing Persona 3 FES, and can't really compare the two yet... Persona 4 was amazing, and the battle system is nicer (but if you get P3P, it's said to be less annoying), but the story in Persona 3 seems more interesting to me, and darker. From my experience the social links in P4 seem more interesting, but can't really say since I'm not that far in P3 yet... ...I'd say you play them both. Just start with the one that appeals to you more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
