Persona 3 Reload

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88

Top Critic Average

96%

Critics Recommend

PC Gamer
89 / 100
Eurogamer
4 / 5
Game Rant
4.5 / 5
IGN
9 / 10
TheGamer
4 / 5
Game Informer
8.8 / 10
GameSpot
9 / 10
VG247
4 / 5
Creators: ATLUS, SEGA
Release Date: Feb 2, 2024 - Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Persona 3 Reload Review Summary

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Emotional, engaging story

Improved combat mechanics

Modernized visuals and social interactions

Persona 3 Reload, a role-playing game (RPG), successfully revitalizes the classic 2006 title with enhanced visuals, refined combat mechanics, and a polished narrative. Critics praised its faithful recreation of the emotional and engaging story, which is now modernized for new players. However, some critics found the omission of the female protagonist and the epilogue disappointing. The improved social systems and sleek combat mechanics were well-received, though graphical inconsistencies and outdated elements persisted on the initial release of the game.


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Persona 3 Reload Trailers

Persona 3 Reload — Opening Movie | Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC thumbnail

Persona 3 Reload — Opening Movie | Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC

Persona 3 Reload — The Meaning of Life | Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC thumbnail

Persona 3 Reload — The Meaning of Life | Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC

Persona 3 Reload - Meet the S.E.E.S. Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games thumbnail

Persona 3 Reload - Meet the S.E.E.S. Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games


Persona 3 Reload Screenshots

Critic Reviews for Persona 3 Reload

Persona 3 Reload is a highly-polished remake of the 2006 classic. A few elements don't age well.

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Reload adds welcome modernisations to the wonderfully deadly coming-of-age story that captured hearts in 2006, though visual tweaks undermine the thematic coherence.

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Overall, Persona 3 Reload is a fantastic package that offers enough new content to satisfy fans of the original, while remaining faithful to what made that entry so special. It's also an incredibly approachable entry for newcomers thanks to the myriad of enhancements to the Persona series' combat and social mechanics. It's clear that Persona 3 Reload isn't just a remake of an outdated game, it's an entry that is entirely its own and signals a bright future for the franchise in the post-Persona 5 era.

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With a stellar visual overhaul and countless small but impactful changes, Persona 3 Reload tells a timeless story of tragedy and hope with sharp emotional sincerity.

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Inconsistent graphics and the lack of a female protagonist we had in Portable aside, however, this remains a solid means of enjoying one of the finest RPGs of the past two decades. Its writing is sharper, combat is more satisfying, and it brings this world to life in ways that just weren’t possible several generations ago. Reload might lack its signature rough edge, but those coming around for the first time will find plenty to love.

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Even after nearly 100 hours, I was sad to part ways with my team, feeling as though I had formed bonds with them that transcend any kind of in-game Social Link metric. Even with some outdated and repetitive elements inherited through the 18-year-old structure of the original, Persona 3 Reload is one of the best entries in one of the most acclaimed modern role-playing franchises in video games.

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Persona 3 Reload succeeds in elevating an unforgettable story with smart combat changes and drastically improved visuals.

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At a certain point you have to step back and judge a game for what it is rather than what it isn’t. After all, if you want the female protagonist there’s Portable, and if you want the epilogue there’s FES. But as a stand-alone thing – as a convenient, modern, and attractive way to experience a truly great RPG classic – Persona 3 Reload is a wonderful offering.

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Industry Coverage

Persona 3 Reload Almost Got Portable's Female Protagonist As DLC

Persona 3 Reload Almost Got Portable's Female Protagonist As DLC

After calls from fans, Persona 3 Portable's female protag almost made it into Reload as DLC but was scrapped because it would take too much time.

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Persona 3 Reload Shows Off New Costumes For Metis

Persona 3 Reload Shows Off New Costumes For Metis

Ahead of the release of Persona 3 Reload Episode Aigis: The Answer DLC, Atlus teases some of the costumes that new party member Metis can wear.

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Persona 3 Reload DLC Confirms Shocking New Boss Fight

Persona 3 Reload DLC Confirms Shocking New Boss Fight

A new boss fight is coming to Persona 3 Reload as part of its DLC, giving determined players a chance to test their skills against an icon.

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Persona 3 Reload Confirms New Voice Actor For Metis

Persona 3 Reload Confirms New Voice Actor For Metis

Atlus reveals the voice actor for Metis, one of the central characters in Persona 3 Reload's upcoming Episode Aigis: The Answer DLC campaign.

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