With the announcement ofPersona 3 Reload, Atlus gave the fans what they wanted and more: a full-fledged remake of the game with updated graphics, gameplay, and more voice acting. From the looks of the trailer, which was shown during the June 2023 Xbox Games Showcase, it looks a lot likePersona 5, from the character movements to the menu screen. However, some fans are disappointed thatPersona 3 Reloadwon’t be available for the Nintendo Switch at launch since the platform can handle the latest game in the franchise.
Persona 3is still worth playing in 2022and beyond because of its memorable cast of characters and suspenseful story. It has the player character dive into the eerie dimension of Tartarus during the Dark Hour and take on creepy shadows using the power of their Personas.Persona 3was a hit on the PlayStation 2. It also got an enhanced version of the most popular handheld console of the time, the PlayStation Portable, calledPersona 3 Portable (P3P). However,Persona 3 Reloadseemingly won’t be available for the Nintendo Switch, which is arguably the most popular handheld console of the past five years.
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The Nintendo Switch May Not be Able to Handle Persona 3 Reload
Some developers may use remakes to experiment with new gameplay mechanics and graphics for future titles or to just show off their latest technical achievements. As such,Persona 3 Reloadmay end up being as demanding, if not heavier, thanPersona 5 Royalwhen it comes to graphics and processing load. For this reason, the Switch may not be able to handle the remake properly. TheNintendo Switch’s hardware can’t keep up with PS5and Xbox Series X/S in terms of processing and graphics capabilities.
There may still be hope for Nintendo Switch players who want to experience the remake. This is becausePersona 5was ported to the Nintendo Switchyears after its release on consoles like the PS4 and PS5. Atlus could do the same forPersona 3 Reload. However, Switch fans may need to wait several years for the publisher to prepare the game for their preferred platform.
Switch Players Can Still Get the Full Persona Experience
LongtimePersonafans and new players can still get the best games in the franchise on their Switch. They can get the acclaimedPersona 3 Portablefrom the shop for just $19.99. This version is well-received because of the sweeping improvements it made to the base game. The most significant one is the option toplay as a female protagonist inPersona 3, which makes the game more inclusive for feminine-presenting players.
P3Palso borrows an important feature fromPersona 4: the ability to control the actions of other party members. This remake also added two new difficulty levels and cameos from other Atlus games, likeVincent fromCatherine. Apart fromPersona 3 Portable, players can also getPersona 4 Golden($19.99) andPersona 5 Royal($59.99) from the Switch Store. These are all considered the definitive editions of the games, so they’re guaranteed to get the optimal experience in terms of gameplay, story, and graphics.
Persona 3 Reloadis one of the most anticipated JRPG releases in the coming months because it draws on the nostalgia of long-timePersonafans while also appealing to new players with its updated graphics and gameplay. While it may not be available for consoles like the Nintendo Switch at launch, players can still hold out hope for a port in the coming years. If the FOMO gets to them, they can always getP3PorPersona 5 Royalfrom the Switch store, which can give them a fullPersonaexperience for a fraction of the price.
Persona 3 Reloadreleases in early 2024 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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