Persona 2: Innocent Sin improved upon almost everything the original Persona created. Its story, characters, and gameplay have all been dramatically enhanced to create a stellar RPG.
Persona 2's legacy is cemented with its characters that shine all the way throughout. Each one carried their own charm and relatability that truly allows them to shine in comparison to other Persona casts. Their story revolves around the feeling of guilt and remorse, and how they face their mistakes head-on making them stronger as people and as friends. The story revolves around them, and MC Tatsuya (who is fully voiced and not a self-insert) helps make these lessons shine as he undergoes the same journey as his friends.
Its gameplay is overhauled from P1 with new fusion spells and items that make battles less tedious, however since I played the PSP version this was barely an issue due to how easy the game is.
Persona 2s soundtrack is masterfully crafted with powerful emotional tracks that help elevate the game's more mature tone to a new level that some modern Persona games lack but it's also not afraid to portray some goofy tracks as well due to the personalities of the group.
It's widely praised in the Persona community, and after finally getting to play it I can finally see why. It's a symbol of a time of growth for the franchise and I feel that without Persona 2, the series would not be in the state it is today. I urge any avid Persona fan to give this a try even with the out-dated gameplay as these characters and their story should not be overlooked.
Persona 2's legacy is cemented with its characters that shine all the way throughout. Each one carried their own charm and relatability that truly allows them to shine in comparison to other Persona casts. Their story revolves around the feeling of guilt and remorse, and how they face their mistakes head-on making them stronger as people and as friends. The story revolves around them, and MC Tatsuya (who is fully voiced and not a self-insert) helps make these lessons shine as he undergoes the same journey as his friends.
Its gameplay is overhauled from P1 with new fusion spells and items that make battles less tedious, however since I played the PSP version this was barely an issue due to how easy the game is.
Persona 2s soundtrack is masterfully crafted with powerful emotional tracks that help elevate the game's more mature tone to a new level that some modern Persona games lack but it's also not afraid to portray some goofy tracks as well due to the personalities of the group.
It's widely praised in the Persona community, and after finally getting to play it I can finally see why. It's a symbol of a time of growth for the franchise and I feel that without Persona 2, the series would not be in the state it is today. I urge any avid Persona fan to give this a try even with the out-dated gameplay as these characters and their story should not be overlooked.