January 20, 2010 – Atlas’ legendary series, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona, is going to grace the 4.3 inch (or 3.8 inch depending on which version you have) screen of the Playstation Portable. This is the first game from the Persona series to be converted for a portable device. Persona 3 actually released for the Playstation 2 back in 2006, but fear not, Atlas confirms they’re doing more than just porting the game to the PSP.
Persona 3: Portable will introduce a new, female protagonist which will present a wholly new perspective on the story of the game as well as adding “dozens of hours of playability.” Persona 3 originally had easily over one hundred hours of gameplay, so adding dozens more will make this quite the lengthy portable game. Die-hard RPG lovers with a PSP handy rejoice.
Aram Jabbari, Atlas’ Manager of PR and Sales, had this to say about the game,
“Persona 3 introduced a revolutionary social element to role-playing games; players weren’t just progressing through a story; they were a part of it, and their decisions and the relationships they chose to foster or neglect became a powerful complement to the game’s satisfying combat. Persona 3 Portable takes everything that made Persona 3 such a tremendous, award-winning hit and translates it into the perfect handheld RPG experience.”
About Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable
Terrible creatures lurk in the dark, preying on those who wander into the hidden hour between one day and the next. As a member of a secret school club, you must wield your inner power-Persona-and protect humanity from impending doom. Will you live to see the light of day?
Key Features
- Maximum Persona 3 -The RPG that captured critics and fans alike achieves a new level of excellence. Built upon an enhanced version of the game, players will find numerous significant improvements, including the addition of Skill Cards, part-time jobs, a total of five difficulty settings (ranging from the newcomer-friendly “beginner” to the ultra-hardcore “maniac”), and most importantly, the ability to directly control your teammates in battle.
- Gain a whole new perspective-The choice of your protagonist’s sex at the start of the game has a dramatic impact on the game’s intricate social dynamics. Persona 3 veterans will get a kick out of playing through the story from a new female perspective, gaining new Social Links, special events, and unique romantic opportunities.
- Slick system enhancements-Improved playability permeates every aspect of the gameplay experience. One-button menu shortcuts, streamlined team equipment changes, incredibly short load times, and other tweaks and enhancements create an ideal pace for portable gaming.
See more at the official website, here.
