04-10-2017, 08:31 AM
If you are planning on trying out the series, I do feel the need to mention that Persona 1 and 2 are fairly traditional JRPGs, and I would argue Persona 1 isn't even a very good one. 2 is great though.
3, 4, and 5 are where the franchise really got its identity as both a competent RPG as well as an excellent social simulator of sorts.
If I were you, I'd most likely start with 3, 4, or 5 and then go backwards if you're interested. The games all have separate stories so you don't need to worry about that. There are some nods and references to previous titles, but that's about it.
Imo I would play 3 if you want the best overall story.
Play 4 if you want the most likeable and interesting characters.
5 is a little too new for me to say, but at the very least, it seems like a very good starting point for newcomers with the most refined and user friendly menus, mechanics, gameplay, etc.
3, 4, and 5 are where the franchise really got its identity as both a competent RPG as well as an excellent social simulator of sorts.
If I were you, I'd most likely start with 3, 4, or 5 and then go backwards if you're interested. The games all have separate stories so you don't need to worry about that. There are some nods and references to previous titles, but that's about it.
Imo I would play 3 if you want the best overall story.
Play 4 if you want the most likeable and interesting characters.
5 is a little too new for me to say, but at the very least, it seems like a very good starting point for newcomers with the most refined and user friendly menus, mechanics, gameplay, etc.