While historically the Persona release schedule has been spotty in terms of making its way from Japan to the rest of the world, the last few generations of consoles has thankfully seen that trend diminish. It's now at the point where Persona 3 Reload released globally at the same time, without having to wait months for a translation. A good thing too, as this series stands tall among the likes of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Like A Dragon as some of the best JRPG games out there. The series' ideas have even been reinterpreted in a new project from some of Persona's original creators – and, as our Metaphor ReFantazio review attests, they still very much have legs.
Despite only releasing six numbered mainline games (depending on how you count them), Persona has grown a lot from PS1 to PS5. While battling enemies, recruiting demons, and exploring dungeons has always been at the fore, it's only gotten snappier and slicker to do so. Meanwhile, from Persona 3 onward, a calendar and social link system have become key to its identity, giving the series a unique flavor that's unmatched. Its roots as a Shin Megami Tensei spin-off mean that there's still plenty of dark elements to Persona's stories, even if it's become a bit more vibrant in recent years.
