Beneath layers of hilarious humor and an unusual list of characters with unfiltered interactions lies one of the most beautiful and impacting stories ever told showcasing many themes that are rarely touched upon correctly in media
Yoko Taro games usually tackle subjects not so different from each other but every single one of them does it in a very unique way that never feels repetitive and always feels like it has Yoko Taro's signature on it
tackling the subjects of self-acceptance and questioning the sets of beliefs and drives people have and human nature
I don't subscribe to the idea that dod 3 is "bad on purpose" or whatever many people throw around
in fact, the moment I was thrown into its world i was interested
the game starts off with a clean plan and blueprint and you are nothing but a spectator trying to understand the reasoning/meaning behind the drive of the main character and the setting of this insane world and it ties it up perfectly with a cathartic ending that left me stunned
know the game has some inherent shortcomings because of its age but beyond it all is genuinely one of the most impactful stories ever.
the structure and branching and narrative of the game are incredible it's sad that this will always be an underappreciated gem
to talk about every single theme this game conveys and how Yoko Taro's themes and how he tackles them are always the greatest ever would take too much and I still have much to learn from all the side content. i just loved the game and that is all that matters to me

I think, in addition to this being an excellent remake that is authentic in all the ways that matter (and every change made to the source material feels like its so at home that youre surprised it wasnt there to begin with), this remake was also exactly what the Persona franchise needed at this point in a post commodified-P5 era.

Ive always thought favorably of P3 in its black-sheep status amongst the Persona games but getting to experience Persona 3 in this modern, polished light in a post P5 world has quickly shot it up to my favorite Persona game, and has become the blueprint in terms of quality that Id want any future Persona game to follow. More natural focus on characters, more attention paid to pacing and themes, just a much more back-to-basics mentality.

My first ever Atlus game and I am beyond blown away by such a beautifully tragic emotional experience
this game is a beacon of hope for those who have struggled to cope with loss such as myself.
perfectly executed themes and all around just a wonderful experience
I have so much to say but it just never feels enough for what this masterpiece presents.
I was emotionally moved many many times playing this it's unbelievable and even though I haven't played the former versions of P3 this is clearly made with love and passion
this helped me change how I face a lot of problems and came at such a needed time in my life I genuinely think this game is a must-play for everyone period. many people have already sung its praises so there isn't a lot for me to say but I'm just super thankful I got to play this
one of the most impactful things I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing and indubitably one of the greatest games of all time

i can’t lie they kinda knocked it out of the park on this one. my main gripe with hoyoverse for years has been a complete lack of originality and borderline thievery of other games’ ideas, but penacony feels like the first time they’ve made something that feels truly original to them. the world isn’t even complete yet and it’s already fun and filled with intrigue. not to mention all the QoL changes and great updates from 1.0 to 2.0. we’re not even at a year yet and HSR has already evolved into hoyoverse’s best project by far.