Comments on: What I’m Playing As 2008 Ends

By: Travis Megill

Travis Megill — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:46:14 +0000

Definitely can’t comment on any connections since I don’t speak Japanese and also haven’t played P3 yet, but that’s interesting. I like sequels that do something different but have neat connections. There are already too many games that copy their original almost completely.

I’m still not sure what my impression of Fable 2 is, but I can say that I’ve barely played it since I’ve gotten involved with Persona 4. I’ll have to return to it a little later.

Thanks for visiting my blog, I’m pretty sure it doesn’t qualify as “great writing,” but I really appreciate the compliment. Same to you!

By: Travis Megill

Travis Megill — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:42:46 +0000

I’m actually really enjoying putting the Personas together now, Angelo. I guess I spoke too quickly! It is a little nerve-wracking though, trying to figure out which ones to combine, but I appreciate the feeling that I can always find another Persona of the same type.

I’ve never played Digital Devil Saga but I’ll look it up.

By: Graduate School Gamer

Graduate School Gamer — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:57:35 +0000

Glad you’re enjoying Persona 4. I have yet to dip my hands into the new entry cause I’m still working on P3 on my end. It’s great that you mention how it is a relatively isolated story. Upon my personal research, apparently all of the Persona games are connected and there are references in each game that mention characters and events from past games. But because each game was translated by a different team at Atlus through out the years, these connections are usually lost on us. A very interesting element in looking at JRPGs and their journey to our Western shores.

I haven’t gotten around to Fable 2 yet, but close friends of my have had…shall we say…unimpressive impressions towards the game. Eventually, I’ll give it a shot. I mean, I loved Black & White back in the day despite its ambitious faults.

Look forward to seeing what you have to say in 2009 and keep up the great writing.

By: Angelo: Pardon My English

Angelo: Pardon My English — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:00:08 +0000

I’m glad you are enjoying the new Persona game, but I guess when it comes to utilizing Persona Fusion system, you will either love it or hate it.

Personally, I love it! Of course, this sentiment is probably due to my affection to monster-related RPG games, ranging from Pokemon to Monster Hunter games. The fusion system quickly became addicting and made me commit an effort on establishing as many S.Links as I possibly can. With that being said, I do testify that it gets extremely tedious sometimes, especially when it comes to inheriting specific, desirable skills from the other Personas used in the fusion.

Based on your impressions though, I say you are more like a “Digital Devil Saga” kinda guy than a Persona guy, considering the former only has one “Persona” (although it is not called that in the game) and gives you a complete freedom in fashioning your creature as you see fit. In end, I still think this fusion prospect shouldn’t prevent you from playing the game to completion. There are many surprising twists coming up that should keep you intrigued till the very end.

Oh and happy new year and kudos on choosing Braid as your favorite game of the year. It definitely deserves it