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This looks like a full Persona game instead of the spin-off that it is | Impressions - Persona 5 X
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Looks like the Persona franchise is expanding at an unprecedented rate. In addition to the recently announced Persona 5 Tactica and Persona 3 Reload (a complete remake of Persona 3), we are also being treated to an official mobile spin-off titled Persona 5: The Phantom X. Interestingly, this spin-off appears to be much more than just a spin-off, resembling a fully-fledged game in its own right.
For the uninitiated, Persona 5: The Phantom X is an RPG that combines turn-based combat, slice of life elements, and an anime-inspired art style. Serving as a mobile + PC spin-off of the popular Persona 5 game and Persona series as a whole, it brings players back to Japan and reintroduces them to the Phantom Thieves, now led by a fresh protagonist and featuring a new cast of characters. Notably, this installment is specifically designed for the mobile platform, marking a first for the series.
Shown above, the new trailer shown at the TapTap Game Conference 2023 showcases more of the game, including FMV anime scenes made specifically for the game, as well as the cel-shaded art style from Persona 5 and the upbeat music and jazz rock elements of the series. It also highlights the main protagonist, codenamed "Wonder".
Of course, it wouldn’t be Persona without its trademark slice-of-life elements. Including going to school, going to the gym, roaming around the city, eating out, playing video games, and doing just about anything you would expect a high-schooler would do.
Also seen in the trailer, The turn-based combat features a traditional JRPG system that seems to have been directly borrowed from Persona 5, showcasing similar UI elements, mechanics, and an overall visual presentation.
As a Persona fan, I'm very excited about this game. However, I'm a bit reserved when it comes to the "mobile-ization" of the game. The inclusion of a gacha system, while a popular mechanic in mobile games, may polarize fans of the Persona series who are more accustomed to the traditional upfront payment model. However, this has the upside of making the game free-to-play, which makes the Persona franchise accessible to a lot of people, especially since it is set to launch on both mobile and PC.
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Persona surprises us with a Mobile spin-off | First Impressions - Persona 5: The Phantom X
Persona 5: The Phantom X is a role-playing game with turn-based combat, slice of life elements, and an anime-inspired art style. A mobile spin-off of the mainline game Persona 5, it takes us back to Japan and reintroduces us to the Phantom Thieves with a brand new protagonist and fresh roster of characters. It is catered more to the mobile platform market — a first in the series, and is now currently in beta (Android) available for China. A PC version is also available for testing, it is a full-on game client and not an emulated Android version.
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Persona 5: The Phantom X reveals a new character Wonder on TapTap Game Conference 2023
Perfect World Games and Black Wings Game Studio showcased a trailer for Persona 5: The Phantom X at TapTap Game Conference 2023, introducing a fresh character and revealing Koki Uchiyama as the voice of the protagonist, codenamed "Wonder."
This is my most expected mobile game of the year!
Persona 5: The Phantom X, based on Persona 5's universe but optimized for mobile, is being developed by Perfect World Games and Black Wings Studio with oversight from SEGA and ATLUS' P-Studio. Set in Tokyo, the game charts a new group of student Phantom Thieves navigating a low-desire era and battling in palace-themed worlds. Protagonist and Persona designs are by Shigenori Soejima of the ATLUS art team.
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Persona 5: The Phantom X - Official Release Android iOS
Game: Persona 5: The Phantom X Genre: JRPG Gameplay: Persona 5: The Phantom X GAME Persona 5: The Phanotm X is a completely new title based on the world of Persona 5 and set in Tokyo, and follows an original story surrounding a new group of Phantom Thieves. The style and basic gameplay of the original game are preserved, while the graphics have been brushed up, and the user experience and presentation optimized for smartphone users. SEGA and ATLUS‘ P-Studio are supervising development and providing resources, while Perfect World Games and Black Wings Game Studio will develop, distribute, and operate the title. While it is based on the world of Persona 5, it is being developed as a new game tailored to local user preferences, trends, and gameplay environments. The protagonist and his Persona were designed by ATLUS art team’s Shigenori Soejima. The game is focused on the theme of “desire,” and tells the story of students who have awakened to their “Personas,” facing difficulties together in an era of “low desire.” A mysterious old man with a long nose, a strange underwater room, an owl that can speak human language, and another world separate from reality—these seemingly unrelated things are all somehow connected. Players will take on the role of a student, attending classes during the day and participating in activities such as baseball or watching movies with friends during their free time. After school, they can infiltrate the other world, which appears in the form of palaces with different themes, and use their Personas to engage in high-octane battles against enemies. Persona 5 The Phantom X Official Release CN.
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yeah the gacha thing is a little worrisome. I like gacha games just fine but it never translates well from a console series to mobile. people tend to just get irritated with not being able to "just play" it.
2023-07-23