Sometimes I get nervous about a beloved group of characters making a comeback. I worry about pals like Persona 3's eclectic cast failing to make an impact on their return, merely popping up to say, "Hey, remember how you loved us a decade ago?", and then do little else. When three versions of Persona 3 already exist, was Persona 3 Reload really going to make a difference for our motley crew in 2024?
The answer is an emphatic yes. Persona 3 Reload introduces novel little character events called 'Link Episodes,' which focus on one character at a time, and pop up throughout Reload when you've got time to spare in the afternoons and evenings. When you walk back into the Iwatodai dorm in the evening, if there's anyone like Junpei or Yukari with a welcoming smiley face above their heads, a Link Episode is raring to go – and these are brilliant.
