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Yesterday I downloaded this game called Persona 3 Portable for my PSP. It came out last year, and I heard good ratings for it, but I never bothered to try it. Which I kind of regret right now. Because this game is really good!


Like Valkyria Chronicles 2 this is a Japanese game that is in English, and converted with effort. I like these kind of games. You get to enjoy Japanese games yet understand what the hell is happening. This is a role-playing game, where you take your protagonist to the Tartaraus during the Dark Hour to explore it and kill monsters with your allies. You can choose whether to choose the guy or girl at the beginning, and I wanted to choose the gal, but the game said it was for experienced players. The guy is just as cool, so no problem! I really like his hair!


The idea of Dark Hour is rather cool. Dark Hour always occur at midnight, meaning every day has more than 24 hours actually. And the Dark Hour gives you this eerie atmosphere, kind of like Silent Hill, just not as confusing. The main fun of this game is your Persona. Think of it as your weapon/guardian/Pokemon, and you can have several! I'm only at the beginning of the game so I only got 3 starting Persona. Like Pokemon, Persona can gain EXP and level up to learn more skills. The best thing about them though, is that you can fuse 2 or more together to form new Persona. There's a total of 170 Persona in the game, meaning your variety is a lot.


Also, you attend school during the day and socialise with people. This game ensures you socialise, because your social link with people tend to help your Persona. Your actions will or will not help with your academics, courage and (can't remember last one). You can work part-time at malls to earn some cash, and you can buy weapons and armor for your characters at the police station.


I've only played a bit, so it could be still too early to rate this game. But with what I've already played so far, I'm in love with the game. I spent the whole night playing until 3am!