Persona 3 Reload

Persona 3 Reload

February 2, 2024

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Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour "hidden" between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever. Persona 3 …

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Alexander Cope Windows Central Feb 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

97.0

"Persona 3 Reload has done a fantastic job reimagining Persona 3 for modern consoles. The revamped combat system is fun, the improved graphical presentation is a sight to behold, and the story and characters have been refined with new scenes …"

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Alex Donaldson VG247 Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

86.0

"At a certain point you have to step back and judge a game for what it is rather than what it isn’t. After all, if you want the female protagonist there’s Portable, and if you want the epilogue there’s FES. …"

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Feb 2024
92.0 /100

"Although it lacks two key pieces to be the "definitive version", Persona 3 Reload modernizes a classic to the level of today&s;s great RPGs and includes enough new features to tempt those who already knew it once again. The best …"

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Andrea Gonzalez Destructoid Feb 2024
65.0 /100

"It’s odd to say, but I felt sad playing Reload. Not for anything occurring within it. Rather, it reminded me that I had fallen out of love with Atlus. If anything, it’s fitting that Persona 3 Reload helped me realize …"

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Antonello Gaeta Everyeye.it Feb 2024
85.0 /100

"Persona 3 Reload is undoubtedly the best way to recover the masterpiece made in Atlus."

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Antony Terence VideoGamer Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"P3R’s poignant tale of acceptance is bolstered by smart combat refinements, deeper friendships, and a soundtrack you already love."

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Brian Shea Game Informer Feb 2024
88.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

89.0

"Even after nearly 100 hours, I was sad to part ways with my team, feeling as though I had formed bonds with them that transcend any kind of in-game Social Link metric. Even with some outdated and repetitive elements inherited …"

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Chris Shive Hardcore Gamer Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Persona 3 Reload is a fantastic update on the classic, but some design choices make it hard to declare it a definitive version. New voice acting, graphical facelift and improvements to combat make this version of Persona 3 feel contemporary …"

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Christian Bognar Attack of the Fanboy Feb 2024
90.0 /100

"Persona 3 Reload is a remake done right. Everything you love about the original game is improved upon, leading to a new experience that feels fresh and brand new while not forgetting its source material. Visual enhancements, inclusions of addicting …"

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Chris Wray Wccftech Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

87.0

"Persona 3 Reload marks an excellent return to the game that really started the love for the franchise. Bringing in many of the elements that made later games great, modernising the original, it makes for an excellent way to introduce …"

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Claudio Torres Areajugones Feb 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"Persona 3 is a masterpiece mainly due to its amazing story. Still, Atlus has managed to improve not only the visual aspect of it, but also every other little thing in order to turn what was once a niche game …"

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Donovan Erskine Shacknews Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

96.0

"Persona 3 Reload is a treat for not only fans of the 2000s classic, but newcomers as well. ATLUS does an excellent job at preserving everything that made the original game special while modernizing it for those that may be …"

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Drew Swanson GameRant Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

"Overall, Persona 3 Reload is a fantastic package that offers enough new content to satisfy fans of the original, while remaining faithful to what made that entry so special. It&s;s also an incredibly approachable entry for newcomers thanks to the …"

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Emma Ward DualShockers Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

94.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

93.0

"Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay."

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Esteban Canle IGN Spain Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Persona 3 needed a facelift, and Atlus has delivered. This adaptation respects the source material, and brings an iconic title that now has the opportunity to reach many more people into the modern age."

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George Yang Nintendo Life Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

80.0

"Persona 3 Reload is a win-win of a remake for old and new Persona fans alike."

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Heather Newman PC Gamer Feb 2024
89.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Persona 3 Reload is a highly-polished remake of the 2006 classic. A few elements don&s;t age well."

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Jade King TheGamer Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Inconsistent graphics and the lack of a female protagonist we had in Portable aside, however, this remains a solid means of enjoying one of the finest RPGs of the past two decades. Its writing is sharper, combat is more satisfying, …"

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Jae Lee ZTGD Feb 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

95.0

"As a remake of one of my favorite games of all time, Persona 3 Reload had a lot more to live up to than it was reasonably expected to accomplish. Despite the lackluster PC port and not including all the …"

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James Paley COGconnected Feb 2024
87.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

75.0

"I loved this game when it first released on the PS2. It felt almost too cool for console gaming, too crisp for the era in question. Even now, Reload carries a timeless charm that keeps me engaged. The battle system …"

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Jason Hidalgo Reno Gazette-Journal Feb 2024
85.0 /100

"Like Akihiko Sanada, fans who have been waiting for this remake will be happy to know that Persona 3 Reload definitely does the original game justice while also adding improvements for a new generation of JRPG fans. P3 Reload rebuilds …"

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Jess Cogswell GameSpot Feb 2024
90.0 /100

"Persona 3 Reload succeeds in elevating an unforgettable story with smart combat changes and drastically improved visuals."

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Jess Lee Digital Spy Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

73.0

"No matter how you play it, Persona 3 is more than a worthwhile experience. Reload can be accused of being a little too faithful for its own good, with some of the inherited flaws slightly holding it back, but it …"

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Joe Richards PlayStation Universe Feb 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

100.0

"Persona 3 Reload is a flawless reimagining of one of the most impactful RPGs of the PS2 generation and manages to carefully preserve just about everything I loved about the original game in a stylish bombastic package. The approach to …"

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Josh Knowles MMORPG.com Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

91.0

"Persona 3 Reload is, as I said, the absolute textbook idea of what a remake should be. I&s;m super happy that this generation gets to experience this game and look forward to eventually seeing the same approach to Persona 4 …"

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Kaan Serin Eurogamer Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"Reload adds welcome modernisations to the wonderfully deadly coming-of-age story that captured hearts in 2006, though visual tweaks undermine the thematic coherence."

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Kaitlyn Peterson TheGamer Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

75.0

"In an era where video game remasters are saturating the market, Persona 3 Reload is the epitome of what developers should be striving to offer their players. Those who choose to give this a chance are likely to be adding …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Feb 2024
95.0 /100

"Persona 3 Reload improves the original version of the game in so many ways, and is absolutely essential for all RPG fans."

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Mac Campbell GameXplain Feb 2024
90.0 /100
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Majkol Robuschi IGN Italy Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

91.0

"Persona 3 Reload is a pleasure to play. Throughout the adventure you switch between fighting and school activities with great fluidity, and it is safe to say that the 2000s JRPG that defined the entire genre is back in better …"

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Michael Damiani Easy Allies Feb 2024
90.0 /100

"Persona 3 Reload doesn’t quite address all the shortcomings of its previous renditions, nor does it include all the extras added over the years. However, it’s another incredible take that stands proudly alongside the other stellar versions of the game. …"

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Michael Higham GameSpot Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

89.0

Story

92.0

"With a stellar visual overhaul and countless small but impactful changes, Persona 3 Reload tells a timeless story of tragedy and hope with sharp emotional sincerity."

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Nic Bunce TheSixthAxis Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Persona 3 Reload is a dream come true for Persona fans. With far more than just a visual uplift, this is very much the best possible edition of the game, even if it can&s;t quite be called &s;definitive&s;."

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Nicholas Mercurio The Games Machine Feb 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

97.0

"Persona 3 Reload is a sensational work that is not just satisfied with being a remake but is, consequently, something that reformulates the development of ATLUS video games for an even wider audience. Choosing one of the greatest and most …"

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Nicholas Tan Game Revolution Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

78.0

"Even among other Persona 3 remasters, Persona 3 Reload is the new definitive version of the original game. Though I replayed Persona 3 a few years ago, I was still surprised by the sheer number of improvements and additions in …"

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Noelle Corbett Dexerto Feb 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"If the goal of Persona 3 Reload is to modernize a classic JRPG from the PlayStation 2 era for a new generation of players, then it is undeniably a success. While there may be some legitimate disappointment over the lack …"

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Robert Ramsey Push Square Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Persona 3 Reload is a brilliant remake. In terms of gameplay, it&s;s easily the best incarnation of a classic RPG, boasting countless quality of life and mechanical adjustments that place it alongside the outstanding Persona 5 Royal. Storytelling enhancements make …"

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