Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Reviews

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Nov 22, 2014

If there's a single downside, it's that with a cast of over 16 characters, only five of whom can physically be in your party, there's very little reason to play around with your party's composition.

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Dec 3, 2014

[I]t is a 5-star game

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NZGamer
Top Critic
9.6 / 10.0
Dec 10, 2014

A must for Persona and Etrian Odyssey fans alike

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9 / 10.0
Nov 25, 2014

Persona Q is strong on all fronts, from the great character interactions to the fun dungeons

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9 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

Persona Q is a fan-pleaser that doesn't sacrifice quality

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Nov 20, 2014

Persona Q represents a bit of a risk, bringing together two RPG series that, despite their common parentage, focus on entirely different facets of the genre. But it works, with the Persona elements livening up the dungeon-crawling and the Etrian Odyssey components bringing some merciless old-school discipline to the unruly Persona sub-universe. Though admittedly fans of the two series will get the most from the crossover, this lively, complex adventure works as a great RPG by any standard.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

An amazing first person dungeon crawler for fans of Persona 3 and 4, but not a gateway into the Persona series.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

Having never played a Persona RPG, I enjoyed Persona Q: Shadow of the Layrinth.  The fact that it resembles the Etrian Odyssey series in terms of gameplay is a plus and as a person new to the Persona series, I feel that this is another solid RPG from Atlus.

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Drew Leachman
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

3DS owners looking for a new RPG to dig into will find a fantastic one here. Persona fans shouldn't think twice about picking this up. It truly feels like a sequel to Persona 3 and Persona 4. The production value and game play are really well done, and very enjoyable.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 24, 2014

While Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth takes numerous gameplay cues from Atlus' Etrian Odyssey franchise, this is an engrossing, expansive, and entertaining adventure that truly feels like a proper new chapter of the Persona series—one that masterfully blends together elements from both its past and its present.

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9 / 10
Nov 20, 2014

Persona Q has something for everyone. If you're a Persona fan, you'll get a huge kick out of seeing your old Gekkoukan and Yasogami classmates in an all-new adventure, and Etrian Odyssey fans open to a change will love it — this is the story-driven experiment of Etrian Odyssey Untold taken to the next level, with a stylistic overhaul to match. And if you haven't played either of its inspirations, you're still in luck — this isn't just a great crossover, it's a fantastically fun RPG in its own right, with colourful characters, engaging gameplay, and a whole heap of style. Persona fans will undoubtedly get the most out of the fan-service, but even if you can't tell Junpei from Junes, you'll still have a blast exploring Persona Q.

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RPG Site
Top Critic
9 / 10
Nov 25, 2014

A remarkable blend of ideas makes this spinoff stand on its own

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9 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

If you have a 3DS, and you like RPGs, you should buy Persona Q. If you've played any previous Persona games and liked them, buying Persona Q should be a no-brainer. If you hate RPGs, and by extension fun itself, I'm not sure why you're even reading this.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 28, 2014

This could've easily been a lazy attempt for Atlus to make money, but thankfully Persona's first entry on the Nintendo 3DS is an engaging and satisfying one, that's filled with love for the superb cast of Persona 3 and 4. The fusion of Persona and Etrian Odyssey works well and is made even more enjoyable by the absolutely incredible soundtrack. Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth is a deep and challenging experience, with dungeons to explore, shadows to annihilate and a great deal of replay value, this game is worth every penny.

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88%
Nov 20, 2014

Etrian Odyssey meets Persona in a not-quite-the-sum-of-its-parts game.

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IGN
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

Persona Q is a 60-plus hour roleplaying experience that both charms and entertains. Though there were points when its puzzles completely stumped me, and the combat's steep difficulty, made me want to launch my 3DS into orbit a few times, the enjoyable battle system, deep exploration, and generous dollops of fanservice made it worth the effort.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 24, 2014

Persona Q can be grind. It can be frustrating, and, at times, it made me want to fling my 3DS across the room. It's also a heartwarming love letter to Persona fans, and an engrossing role-playing game, among the best the 3DS has to offer. Let go and enjoy the ride.

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85 / 100
Nov 19, 2014

While Persona Q's story may be meaningless on its own, the dungeon crawling and strategic battle system are great challenges with an excellent cast to keep you company.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

While deviating from the main series, Atlus definitely took their first Nintendo Persona title seriously. The main story easily can take over 40 hours to complete, not to mention the replay value from using the three different save slots to play from the perspective of the other team. The visual look is fun and thoughtfully designed, the gameplay is challenging and calls for a fair amount of planning and thought and the return of two Persona casts brings humor and interest to the overall plot and exploration.

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83 / 100
Nov 20, 2014

It's not quite Persona 5, but it's still a meaty (down, Chie) role-playing experience.

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