Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth (2014)

Persona Q is a crossover video game, containing characters from both Persona 3 and Persona 4 in a game based on Etrian Odyssey, with its perspective, play-style, and systems.

Role-playing (RPG)Fantasy anime detective crossover multiple protagonists dialogue trees grid-based movement sequel dungeon crawler roaming encounters turn-based combat genie tactical turn-based combatNintendo 3DS

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Slant MagazineAaron RiccioNov 20145/5 stars
If there's a single downside, it's that with a cast of over 16 characters, only five of whom can physically be in your party, there's very little reason to play around with your party's composition.
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NZGamerMatthew CoddDec 20149.6/10
A must for Persona and Etrian Odyssey fans alike
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Game InformerKimberley WallaceNov 20149/10
Persona Q is strong on all fronts, from the great character interactions to the fun dungeons
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GamesRadar+Brittany VincentNov 20143.5/5 stars
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth is a pleasing amalgam of first-person dungeon exploration and role-playing elements that injects just enough humor to keep things fresh.
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ShacknewsDaniel PerezNov 20147/10
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth is the first time a Persona title has made the jump to the Nintendo 3DS platform, though Shin Megami Tensei IV offered a similar experience last year. While it offers much of the Persona experience fans will enjoy, such as the deep and challenging combat system, ability to fuse Personas, and unpredictable story, there are still some things fans of the series will certainly miss. The inability to randomly explore your surroundings or to take one of your friends out for a bowl of ramen in order to improve your bond with them is one I missed greatly while playing Persona Q. The social aspect plays a major role for the Persona series, and to see such a vital part of the equation missing is disappointing.
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About the game

Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Developer: P Studio, Atlus
Publisher: NIS America, Atlus, Atlus USA, Sega
Released: June 5, 2014
Modes: Single player
Perspective: First person
Time to beat: 94 h main story

IGDB rating 8.6/10 from 53 ratings.

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