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Persona 3

Persona 3 is the third installment in the popular Persona franchise, blending together an RPG release with romance and visual novel elements. Players can romance their favorite party members while simultaneously progressing the story through turn-based battles.

PERSONA 3
Franchise:
Persona
Platform:
PS3, PS2, PSP
Released:
July 13, 2006
Developer:
Atlus
Publisher:
Atlus, THQ, Ghostlight, Koei Tecmo
Genre:
JRPG
ESRB:
M for Mature: Blood, Language, Partial Nudity, Violence
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Persona 6 Can Beat P5 in Scale With One Simple Calendar Change

Ever since Persona 3, the franchise's activity time slots have worked about the same way in each game, but Persona 6 could make one easy upgrade.

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A Persona 3 Remake Shouldn't Dismiss 'The Answer'

The rumored Persona 3 Remake could have the chance to pull from Persona 3 FES' content, bringing its epilogue to a modern audience.

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Rumor: Xbox Showcase Leak Hints at RPG Remake Announcement

According to a new rumor making the rounds online, the upcoming Xbox Showcase could be home to an RPG remake announcement.

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A Female Protagonist in Persona 6 Shouldn't Keep One Design Choice From Persona 3 Portable

Persona 6 ought to borrow Persona 3 Portable's female protagonist option, but its version would need to rework a big element of her gameplay.

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Persona 6 Dungeon Crawls Can Take One Big Note from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is sure to be influential for future titles, but Persona 6 could adopt an unexpected mechanic from the game.

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A Persona 3 Remake Would Be Crucial for the Female Protagonist in One Major Way

The rumors surrounding a Persona 3 Remake could spell good news for the female protagonist, furthering her spotlight in one major way.

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Persona 3's Rumored Remake is Tartarus' Chance for a Major Glow-Up

A Persona 3 Remake could reinvent the ways in which players explore Tartarus, helping to build upon its dungeon design to keep gameplay fresh.

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Persona Spin-Off Games Tier List

The popularity of the Persona series continues to grow, and several spin-offs have spawned as a result, but some are better than others.

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One Great Persona 3 Character Concept Has Yet to Make a Comeback

The Persona series is full of unique and notable characters, but one tragic character from Persona 3 should inspire the IP's future narratives.

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A Persona 3 Remake Could Take a Page Out of Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Book

A retelling similar to what Final Fantasy 7 Remake did can fulfill some of the missed potential from the storyline of Persona 3.

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One Popular Persona 5 Mod Shows the Importance of a New Persona 6 Feature

Mods are a great way for communities to craft features they want to see in games, and one Persona 5 Royal mod should inspire an aspect of Persona 6.

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Persona 5 Royal Characters Perfect for Cameos in Persona 6

As talk about the next entry in the series heats up, there are several characters from Persona 5 Royal who deserve to make a cameo appearance.

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Persona 5 Royal Shows Persona 6 May Need to Shift Its Navigator in One Way

Persona 5 Royal drives home how far navigator party members have come in the franchise, but that also means Persona 6 might need a new approach.

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A Persona 3 Remake Would be No Easy Feat

While more signs are now pointing in the direction of a full-fledged Persona 3 remake, such a game would be no easy feat for Atlus.

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Persona 3 Remake Evidence Continues to Pile Up

More evidence suggesting that a Persona 3 remake is indeed in the works emerges shortly after its alleged gameplay leaks online.

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Persona 3 Remake Gameplay Seemingly Leaks Online

Fans asking for a remake of Persona 3 may be in for a pleasant surprise, as gameplay footage from an alleged Persona 3 remake leaks online.

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Persona 6 Could Consider Returning to a Combat Design Staple From P3 and P4

While Persona 6 will likely evolve the series in a new way, it could take a cue from Persona 3 and Persona 4 in terms of its combat design.

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Persona 3 Portable Mod Fixes One of the Remaster's Biggest Issues

A mod for Atlus' Persona 3 Portable remaster fixes one of the game's biggest issues, which was carried over from the original release.

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Persona 3 Portable: Best Gifts For Ken

One character that players can grow closer to through gifting is Ken Amada, the youngest member of SEES with a tragic backstory.

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Persona 3 Portable: Best Gifts For Saori

Saori Hasegawa is a great friend to have in Persona 3 Portable. Here's what gifts players can give her.

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