Comments on: Persona 3 Portable Features Upgrades and Downgrades http://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/ The secret level in the world of video game news. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: shadow flamehttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-610577 shadow flame Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:48:18 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-610577 aarghh.. i absolutely hate menu based. walking might be slow, but menu based destroying the fun of it.. boring boring boo~ ring..! i might not buy it.. <br><br>tch, atlus better make changes about this if us version come out. aarghh.. i absolutely hate menu based. walking might be slow, but menu based destroying the fun of it.. boring boring boo~ ring..! i might not buy it..

tch, atlus better make changes about this if us version come out.

]]> By: shadow flamehttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578343 shadow flame Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:48:18 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578343 aarghh.. i absolutely hate menu based. walking might be slow, but menu based destroying the fun of it.. boring boring boo~ ring..! i might not buy it.. <br><br>tch, atlus better make changes about this if us version come out. aarghh.. i absolutely hate menu based. walking might be slow, but menu based destroying the fun of it.. boring boring boo~ ring..! i might not buy it..

tch, atlus better make changes about this if us version come out.

]]> By: RootBeerKinghttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578254 RootBeerKing Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:20:16 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578254 Ooo... I don't know how I feel about these changes...I mean i'm down with the 2D downgrade but not being able to walk around exploring is a big let down for me. Ooo… I don't know how I feel about these changes…I mean i'm down with the 2D downgrade but not being able to walk around exploring is a big let down for me.

]]> By: chaoticrealmhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578242 chaoticrealm Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:22:08 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578242 My only concern is if they will be able to fit the entire story with the different possible outcomes on a UMD, or will some of it be on the cutting floor? Even with all these compromises I still find it difficult to believe the whole story will fit, but since PS2 games have been ported before, I guess it deserves the benefit of the doubt...... My only concern is if they will be able to fit the entire story with the different possible outcomes on a UMD, or will some of it be on the cutting floor? Even with all these compromises I still find it difficult to believe the whole story will fit, but since PS2 games have been ported before, I guess it deserves the benefit of the doubt……

]]> By: Trotmeisterhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578235 Trotmeister Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:44:23 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578235 Full control is awesome, but there still remains an issue of the game having only one dungeon. Full control is awesome, but there still remains an issue of the game having only one dungeon.

]]> By: Marnichttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578234 Marnic Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:02:27 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578234 And uh...that'd mean they might release a DLC with the Answer (the chapter from Persona 3 FES that apparently has gone missing in this version of th game) and have it playable. And uh…that'd mean they might release a DLC with the Answer (the chapter from Persona 3 FES that apparently has gone missing in this version of th game) and have it playable.

]]> By: Marnichttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578233 Marnic Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:54:29 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578233 Check out the title screen with the male main character. One of the option says "Data Install". Check out the title screen with the male main character. One of the option says “Data Install”.

]]> By: Philhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578232 Phil Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:25:20 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578232 Just as a quick note, yes, the ending to The Answer is canon, at least as far as the party finding out what happened to Minato. Margaret flat-out says that Elizabeth left the Velvet Room because she went to, um, remedy his situation. (It's so hard to talk about it without leaving spoilers!)<br><br>I figure the female protagonist's entire scenario will be "non-canon." Just as a quick note, yes, the ending to The Answer is canon, at least as far as the party finding out what happened to Minato. Margaret flat-out says that Elizabeth left the Velvet Room because she went to, um, remedy his situation. (It's so hard to talk about it without leaving spoilers!)

I figure the female protagonist's entire scenario will be “non-canon.”

]]> By: doubleO7http://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578222 doubleO7 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:29:02 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578222 Sorry, but I dont get what your at with the "Data Install" thing. Could you please elaborate? Sorry, but I dont get what your at with the “Data Install” thing. Could you please elaborate?

]]> By: Marnichttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578221 Marnic Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:48:20 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578221 I agree with Maxchain. Cursor-based movement on the overworld map is way more effecient, portable game or not.<br>I'm sure it's a big let down to miss out on some of the eye candy for a lot of people, but I suggest those of you who are see this in another perspective.<br><br>Let me tell you this first though, I was sceptic about this the moment I saw it too but after a second of thought I was all over it and actually started to like it.<br><br>Not only is it faster (and beside it basically being like walking on the overworld map, only faster as I just mentioned) but you never actually did walk that much in Persona 4 anyway. I'm sure you used the shortcut-option to simply transport yourself to the next area in Persona 4 instead of walking there all by yourself (unless you forgot, that was that case with me at least).<br><br>Not only that, many dungeon crawlers are actually like this rather than the original Persona 3's 3D maps. Before the actual dungeon exploration you actually go through a lot of text and preparations.<br>To be honest, the cursor thing is an upgrade if anything (for a dungeon crawler at least).<br>If you still think the 3D map exploring were better than moving around a pre-rendered background with a cursor I can't really blame you. But for what it is it's actually really good already and considering the capacity of the UMD, it's only fair.<br><br>And hey, there are updates to the map beside you (the cursor) moving a lot faster, like the shortcut thing.<br><br>I'm sure this won't bug me the slightest, in my eyes these are all prefectly upgrades!<br>I'm glad they're implementing P4 stuff for the Battle System too. The videos look fantastic.<br><br>My only complaint would be the lack of the Answer...hopefully that "Data Install" button will come to good use, if you get what I'm at...<br><br>Can't wait to date Bropei, chu chu~ I agree with Maxchain. Cursor-based movement on the overworld map is way more effecient, portable game or not.
I'm sure it's a big let down to miss out on some of the eye candy for a lot of people, but I suggest those of you who are see this in another perspective.

Let me tell you this first though, I was sceptic about this the moment I saw it too but after a second of thought I was all over it and actually started to like it.

Not only is it faster (and beside it basically being like walking on the overworld map, only faster as I just mentioned) but you never actually did walk that much in Persona 4 anyway. I'm sure you used the shortcut-option to simply transport yourself to the next area in Persona 4 instead of walking there all by yourself (unless you forgot, that was that case with me at least).

Not only that, many dungeon crawlers are actually like this rather than the original Persona 3's 3D maps. Before the actual dungeon exploration you actually go through a lot of text and preparations.
To be honest, the cursor thing is an upgrade if anything (for a dungeon crawler at least).
If you still think the 3D map exploring were better than moving around a pre-rendered background with a cursor I can't really blame you. But for what it is it's actually really good already and considering the capacity of the UMD, it's only fair.

And hey, there are updates to the map beside you (the cursor) moving a lot faster, like the shortcut thing.

I'm sure this won't bug me the slightest, in my eyes these are all prefectly upgrades!
I'm glad they're implementing P4 stuff for the Battle System too. The videos look fantastic.

My only complaint would be the lack of the Answer…hopefully that “Data Install” button will come to good use, if you get what I'm at…

Can't wait to date Bropei, chu chu~

]]> By: Nekobohttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578219 Nekobo Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:33:26 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578219 Ooh, sprites. Now the S-Links are even more visual novel like. Anyways, I'm glad this isn't just a port that reuses a lot of old audio visual assets.<br><br>I don't mind losing the freedom to wander around if the menus streamlines the game play. I personally got a little tired of running around town by the 40th of 50th hour of the game. Ooh, sprites. Now the S-Links are even more visual novel like. Anyways, I'm glad this isn't just a port that reuses a lot of old audio visual assets.

I don't mind losing the freedom to wander around if the menus streamlines the game play. I personally got a little tired of running around town by the 40th of 50th hour of the game.

]]> By: Hraesvelgrhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578202 Hraesvelgr Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:01:54 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578202 I'm assuming male and female have different BGMs... maybe. I still say they should let us choose, the game seriously lacked music, especially vanilla P3. I'm assuming male and female have different BGMs… maybe. I still say they should let us choose, the game seriously lacked music, especially vanilla P3.

]]> By: Zugahttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578201 Zuga Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:59:17 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578201 Agreed, too soon too quick. Although not as ridiculous as NIS churning out Disgaea and Mana Khemia ports. Agreed, too soon too quick. Although not as ridiculous as NIS churning out Disgaea and Mana Khemia ports.

]]> By: maxchainhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578200 maxchain Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:38:59 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578200 Honestly, I'm all for menu-based navigation. I was initially wary when Phantasy Star Portable did the same thing, but man, after all the time it ended up saving during backtracking and whatnot, I absolutely fell in love! I'll miss the Step Forward, Robotically Embrace Her by the Waist animation that punctuates the end of Social Links with the ladies, though.<br><br>Also, THE HECK DID THEY DO WITH MASS DESTRUCTION. Honestly, I'm all for menu-based navigation. I was initially wary when Phantasy Star Portable did the same thing, but man, after all the time it ended up saving during backtracking and whatnot, I absolutely fell in love! I'll miss the Step Forward, Robotically Embrace Her by the Waist animation that punctuates the end of Social Links with the ladies, though.

Also, THE HECK DID THEY DO WITH MASS DESTRUCTION.

]]> By: Hraesvelgrhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/21/persona-3-portable-features-upgrades-and-downgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-578197 Hraesvelgr Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:42:33 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=45021#comment-578197 Considering the game is barely three years old in Japan, I'd say so. Considering the game is barely three years old in Japan, I'd say so.

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