Where to begin? First and foremost, I want to preface this by saying I enjoyed this game so much that I’m going to review a piece of media for the first time.

75 hours into Persona 3 Reload, I wasn’t sure what I was going to rate it. Tartarus was fantastic; it felt refreshing every time a new section opened up, and the combat was so fluid and fun to play, even as a turn-based game. I split the Social Links into two categories: the side characters and the main characters (including the linked episodes). I have to be honest; most of them ended up being a miss for me. With 20 total, only about 5 were really memorable for me. The rest weren’t bad by any means but somewhat forgettable.

What really makes this game special for me is the story. It’s full of twists and turns, as well as emotional beats that really hit home for me. The villains were a treat; the mystery surrounding them at first was enough to make them interesting until their motivation was revealed. Last but not least, the ending was truly beautiful. If you haven’t played this game, do yourself a favor and buy it. I promise you won’t regret it, and by the end, you’ll feel like A Most Remarkable Guest.

P.S. - Every music track in this game is straight flames.