How is this game for someone who never played Any Persona?

[Vlakabaka]

Im always looking for new games/genres to sink my teeth in so im just looking for some feedback on this game would be for someone who never played any Persona game?

And which game would then be a good start?

Thnx in advance!

[Coffee Addict]

persona 5 is the easiest for new players to get into, P3/4 are really good however they are harder then 5 and maybe its just me but seems you get more freetime in P5 then the other games which helps alot when doing confidants and mementos

(i've only played the original P3 so cant say how better the reload is over the original, other then improved graphics)

[Loco]

I started with P5. Never played or even heard of the previous games. Just wanted to find a good turn based rpg game to scratch that itch. Since then I've played the 4th and 3rd also. P5r came out, and was even better than P5.

For the a while, I was 'meh' about the game. Playing it just to play it. Then I started to notice hours slipping away and really enjoying the story and game.

If you're looking for a good rpg, I strongly recommend this one.
(I've actually recommended it to people as a great soundtrack with a great game attached.) The story and most of the characters are great, as is the soundtrack.
I took my time, and the first playthough was almost 150 hours.
The voice acting is top also notch, even in English, that doesn't happen very often.

[Konachibi]

If you're looking to get in to the SMT/Persona franchise, then Persona 5 Royal is the best option to start with. It has a much more in-depth tutorial to help you get used to the combat and it's many intricacies, along with immersing you in to the world Persona takes place in. Other SMT/Persona games have more of a tendency to kind of... drop you in at the deep end and see if you sink or swim, with Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne being the biggest offender for that, which can really put a lot of people off playing. Once you understand how everything functions in P5R though, it'll make approaching the other games in the franchise much easier, since they operate on similar rules, only with less game/world mechanics to worry about (given that P5R is the newest one (not counting P3R since that's a remake of an older title))

[Just end trashbag.]

Persona is more of story. Very good story, mini games, romance. If you hate reading not a game for you. Because that is the part some hate.

If you want turn base Shin Megami Tensei. Not much stories and lot lot lot lot lot of fight. For 3 just like 2 step battle start.

[Vlakabaka]

Thnx for all the good feedback!

I shall put Persona 5 on my list!

[Mr Fox]

5 was my first one myself, it is easy to get into and the tutorials are pretty quick and informative. since then i have gotten into earlier persona games but 5 and 5 royal will alwys hold a special place in my heart but id have to say my next favorite was 3.

[Vlakabaka]

Also feels like a very Chill & Cozy game?

At least thats what i feelt, from watching it.

[GAMING_Alligator]

I've not played any of the others, and it's perfectly fine. Very standalone.

It doesn't seem to have any links to previous games in the franchise at all. Maybe there are nods and references I'm missing, but if so, they're not important.

The characters in the game are brand new to its world too, so you're introduced to things at the same time they are.

[Fahrenheit]

I have zero knowledge of previous persona games. I reached 1000 hours of gameplay with P5R more than 2 months just after the game was released on Steam. That should tell you how good it is

[Dreamless]

Persona is only for people who call DMC, Ninja Gaiden and modern Final Fantasy "mindless button mashers" Persona is a garbage franchise

[C:\User\Steve>_]

P4G and P5(R) are only JRPGs I have ever completed, multiple times. And I have tried many JRPGs since FF7 on original PlayStation.

So, to me, at least these two Persona games do have something in them, that every other JRPG has failed to offer...

[Dr. Seal]

P5R was my first game in Persona series. I have finished P4G and P3P on Nintendo Switch and P5R is the best starting point for newcomers as far as my experience goes. Pretty sure P3R is a great starting point too but I never played that game.

[NightPants(XL)]

Originally posted by Dreamless:

Persona is only for people who call DMC, Ninja Gaiden and modern Final Fantasy "mindless button mashers" Persona is a garbage franchise

though, persona didnt start out that way. final fantasy hasnt had a good game since x2