Why Persona 4 Must Avoid This Major Mistake from Persona 3 Reload!

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A particular sequence from “Persona 3 Reload” shouldn’t be replicated in “Persona 4“, and there’s a solid explanation for this. While “Persona 3 Reload” undeniably paved the way for future “Persona” remakes, enhancing the original significantly, it’s important to remember that “Persona 4” isn’t just a rehash of “Persona 3”. The components may not fit perfectly into place. This is particularly noticeable when considering one aspect of “Persona 3 Reload’s” overall design. In essence, attempting to duplicate this strategy in “Persona 4” could lead to a major blunder.

The potential influences of “Persona 3 Reload” on the remake of “Persona 4” are vast. Two aspects that stand out right away are the inclusion of voice acting in Social Link scenes and an overall upgrade in visual and auditory quality. Although these elements don’t alter the gameplay mechanics, they significantly enhance the game’s appearance and immersion. It’s worth noting that “Persona 4” already allows players to control their teammates, so its battle system might require less modification compared to “Persona 3”. Nevertheless, introducing elements like Theurgies could add depth to the gameplay experience. Generally speaking, “Persona 3 Reload” serves as a benchmark that “Persona 4’s” remake should aim to follow.

Persona 4 Golden’s Story Content Can’t Be Treated the Same Way The Answer Was

Persona 3 FES’ The Answer Campaign Was DLC in Reload

As a dedicated fan, I believe it’s crucial to delve into the additional campaign of Persona 3 Reload, specifically The Answer from the Aigis DLC. This element is reminiscent of a similar feature in the game’s first remake, Persona 3 FES. In essence, The Answer is an extra storyline that unfolds post-main events, starring the character Aigis. Although it may not receive the same level of acclaim as the main narrative, its inclusion in Persona 3 Reload was a delightful surprise for fans like myself. However, I firmly believe that if a remake of Persona 4 were to be created, it should have its unique additions to the story and not incorporate elements such as The Answer DLC.

In the game Persona 3 Reload, not all elements were reintroduced since the female protagonist from the Portable version and related content were omitted.

Persona 4 Golden’s Story Changes Were Ingrained in its Campaign

In a similar vein to how Persona 3 underwent a remake as Persona 4 Golden, Persona 4 itself had a revamped version. Notable additions in this updated game included the introduction of a new character, Marie, whose presence significantly impacted the narrative. By developing her Social Link, players could access additional story content that unfolded beyond the original climax. However, it’s important to note that the extra material in Golden differs from The Answer, as Marie’s storyline occurs during the main campaign, whereas The Answer served as an independent mode with no intersection with the main plot of Persona 3. This is a key distinction.

Persona 4’s Remake Should Include Golden’s Content By Default

Introducing new story content as a DLC in the remake of “Persona 4 Golden,” similar to “Persona 3 Reload’s” Episode Aigis, might not be the best decision. This is because Marie, who plays an integral role in the game, enters during the main story. If we were to implement this DLC, it would mean that parts of the campaign requiring Marie would only be accessible with the DLC, essentially creating two different versions of certain parts of the narrative. A more straightforward and sensible approach for “Golden” would be to include any new content within a “Persona 4” remake from the get-go, ensuring that no key elements are left out and avoiding potential story complications.

Persona 3 Reload certainly hit the mark on many aspects. To ensure a successful remake of Persona 4, it’d be wiser not to restrict Marie’s storyline within DLC. The way it is structured would create an inconvenience if players had to adjust it based on whether they own that specific DLC. Given that this is a remake, maintaining previous enhancements instead of removing them seems more appropriate. Consequently, Persona 4 should stick with the content present in Golden‘s version for its remake.

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2025-03-20 19:05