Metaphor: ReFantazio Review
“Humans are the real monsters.” The thought resonated with me early into Metaphor: ReFantazio‘s narrative, one that not so subtly works to tackle and deconstruct themes from our own reality, a reality many would wish to escape for any other kind of fantastical existence. No doubt Atlus and Studio Zero did not plan to release their work in proximity to such a tumultuous inflection...[Read More]
Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis – The Answer Review
It feels like kismet to return to a Persona game right at the start of a new school year. While I am not in school, I find myself once again immersed in Persona 3 Reload’s universe. This time, though, I’m not replaying Persona 3 for the umpteenth time. Instead, I find myself playing Episode Aigis, epilogue of Persona 3 Reload. The Answer was released as the epilogue to the PS2’s Persona 3 FES back...[Read More]
Metaphor Re:Fantazio Has Deepest Gameplay Dive Yet
It has been awhile since we’ve seen a game from Atlus that wasn’t Persona or Shin Megami Tensei. Any Catherine fans out there? High hopes for this one but be sure to watch the deep dive below! Earlier this evening ATLUS hosted a developer livestream which offered viewers an expanded look at the upcoming full-scale fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. The stream, hosted by Director Katsura...[Read More]
Unicorn Overlord Review (Nintendo Switch)
It’s been incredibly hard to review Unicorn Overlord. I don’t say this because the game was difficult (it is), nor because of it being complicated (it’s that, too). I say it because I legitimately struggled to put the game down to put my thoughts to paper. Five hours passed in a blink of an eye. Another afternoon came and went. Then a weekend was absorbed into Unicorn Overlord. I’ve spent more tim...[Read More]
Persona 3 Reload Review (PS5)
We’re not even one month into 2024 and two stellar remasters are available for players. A few weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on The Last of Us Part II Remastered on the PS5. This week, Persona 3 Reload will hit your consoles for current Persona fans and new players to enjoy. It’s been a long time coming and it’s been so worth the wait. I will admit that I was surprised to see the Persona 3 Reload...[Read More]
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Review
Oh, lord. Is it weird that 2007 seems like it was eons ago? Anyway, back in ye olden days of 2007, Atlus released Etrian Odyssey, a dungeon-crawler RPG that harkened back to a simpler time when Phantasy Stars ruled the Sega release list and gamers broke out their pencils to sketch out dungeons they traversed. We didn’t know we had it hard back in these days with RPGs, but we did. Fast-forward abou...[Read More]
Persona 4 Golden Review
It has been two years since I jumped into the Persona world. Back in June 2020, I reviewed the PC version of this and came out of the experience with a glowing review. That said, I still have some of the same immediate feelings that I did the first time around. Those were: – So much dialogue. Yes, there are branching narratives mixed into it that make you feel like you’re shaping the story, ...[Read More]
Persona 3 Portable (PS4)
The PSP-era of gaming was a weird one, chock full of ports, remasters, and PSP-specific editions that lacked some of the unique content from titles that originally came from the PS2. As a PSP owner, I spent a good chunk of time playing JRPGs and TRPGs, spanning Generation of Chaos (one of my most cherished games to this day), Legend of Heroes, and titles released out of Final Fantasy’s 20th ...[Read More]
Persona 5 Royal pre-order for digital and physical editions revealed
Honestly, it looks solid. I’m sure Persona 5 Royal fans are going to like this. Anyway, check out the official details below. IRVINE, Calif. – September 16, 2022 – ATLUS today announced that pre-orders are also now available for digital and physical editions of Persona 5 Royal for Nintendo Switch™. Today, fans can place pre-orders for a digital copy, the Launch Edition or the Collect...[Read More]
More Soul Hackers 2 DLC information revealed by ATLUS
Check out those goods below. Enjoy the good-ness. IRVINE, Calif. – August 10, 2022 – Today ATLUS revealed more information about the DLC available for Soul Hackers 2 at launch. Find out more details below and in the video on the Atlus West channel here: Bonus Story Arc: The Lost Numbers – Grants access to a bonus story arc centered around a new Devil Summoner, Nana, and a new dungeon with a punis...[Read More]
Persona turns 25, in-person events are coming to celebrate
A good way to celebrate 25 years. Enjoy the official details below. SEGA ATLUS just announced some exciting partnerships and in-person events to celebrate Persona’s 25th anniversary. Check out the Persona 25th Times West video that revealed themed snacks, goodies, events, merchandise and more! ATLUS will be celebrating 25 years of the legendary JRPG series through a variety of limited-time events ...[Read More]
Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable heading to Nintendo Switch
Persona folks should be thrilled. Check out the official goods below. IRVINE, Calif. – June 28, 2022 – ATLUS recently announced that the critically acclaimed Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable will be coming to Xbox, Windows, PlayStation® and Steam. Revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct, these beloved games will also be heading to Nintendo Switch™. Join the Phanto...[Read More]