Persona 3 coming to PSP @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on January 21, 2010

News: Take Atlus' RPG on the go this July.

After receiving kudos for bringing the original Persona to the PSP last year, Atlus has announced they will be bringing Persona 3 to Sony's handheld as Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable on July 6.

Persona 3 Portable will be based on the original PlayStation 2 release of the game and won't include the "Answer" campaign found in the Persona 3 FES special edition. However, it will include all of the gameplay enhancements the FES version added to the original game.

The Portable edition will also include the option to play as a female protagonist for the first time along with a few other new features:

Maximum Persona 3 - The RPG that captured critics and fans alike achieves a new level of excellence. Built upon an enhanced version of the game, players will find numerous significant improvements, including the addition of Skill Cards, part-time jobs, a total of five difficulty settings (ranging from the newcomer-friendly "beginner" to the ultra-hardcore "maniac"), and most importantly, the ability to directly control your teammates in battle.

Gain a whole new perspective - The choice of your protagonist's sex at the start of the game has a dramatic impact on the game's intricate social dynamics. Persona 3 veterans will get a kick out of playing through the story from a new female perspective, gaining new Social Links, special events, and unique romantic opportunities.

Slick system enhancements - Improved playability permeates every aspect of the gameplay experience. One-button menu shortcuts, streamlined team equipment changes, incredibly short load times, and other tweaks and enhancements create an ideal pace for portable gaming.

We'll have more soon, but in the mean time, be sure to catch up on our reviews of Persona 3 and Persona 3 FES.