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Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
Developer(s)Atlus
Publisher(s)Atlus
Director(s)Daisuke Kanada
Producer(s)Katsura Hashino
Artist(s)Shigenori Soejima
Composer(s)Atsushi Kitajoh
Toshiki Konishi
Shoji Meguro
SeriesMegami Tensei (Main)
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona (Sub-series)
Platform(s)Nintendo 3DS
Genre(s)Role-playing game, dungeon crawler
Mode(s)Single-player

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth (ペルソナQ シャドウ オブ ザ ラビリンス, Perusona Kyū: Shadō obu za Rabirinsu) is an upcoming video game developed and published by Atlus. It is a spinoff of the Persona series, which in itself is a subset of the Megami Tensei series. It is scheduled for release on the Nintendo 3DS video game console on June 5, 2014.[1] An English localization has been announced for North America in the second half of 2014.

The game features the cast from both Persona 3 and Persona 4 joining forces with two new characters to fight enemies known as Shadows. The game will combine elements from the Persona and the Etrian Odyssey series such as being dungeon crawler and having decisions that will affect the flow of the story.

Gameplay

Persona Q is a crossover video game, containing characters from both Persona 3 and Persona 4.[2] However, different from the source games, Persona Q's gameplay will focus further on being a dungeon crawler,[3] comparable to the Etrian Odyssey series of games also produced by Atlus on Nintendo handhelds.[4] The screen indicates the percentage of the areas the player has traveled across. Once they max out at 100%, a special treasure chest opens somewhere on the floor.[5]

As with prior Persona games, the player's choices will alter the flow of the game.[6] Each character can have access to multiple Personas which possess skills that allows them to damage enemies.[7] In combat the player can take advantage of the enemy's weak point to enter in boost mode and create group attacks.[8] The game will feature two types of enemies: Shadows and Field On Enemy-type (F.O.E.). The latter are the more challenging type of enemies and can be avoided when exploring dungeons. The game also offers several options to change the layout of the dungeons and quickly return to previous areas.[9]

The player will also have access to the Velvet Room, prominent in the Persona series. There, the player will interact with characters that will nurse his party or help him in developing new equipment.[10]

Story

At the "Culture Festival" that takes place in Inaba, the setting for Persona 4, a bell rings, which is also heard by the characters of Persona 3, and captures both parties, trapping them in Yasogami High School.[11] The two groups must explore the area, fighting "shadows" along the way, in order to regain the memories of new characters Zen and Rei, which the characters believe will lead them to freedom.[11] The dialogue and events will vary depending on the players choice to follow either the team of characters from Persona 3 or Persona 4.[6]

Development

A game in the Persona series was announced, without a specific title, for the Nintendo 3DS as early as June 2010 at E3 2010.[12] The game will be the first entry of the Persona series for a Nintendo video game console.[1] While the fate of a Persona game on the 3DS was silent for several years, in November 2013, a teaser website by Atlus stated that future Persona games would be revealed on November 24, 2013.[13] On that date, Persona Q was announced, alongside other future titles such as Persona 5.[14] The game was announced for release on June 5, 2014 in Japan.[15][16]

The game will contain key staff from past mainline Persona games, including be producer Katsura Hashino, director by Daisuke Kanada, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and music composer Shoji Meguro.[17] Hashino stated that 2014 being the 25th anniversary of the Persona series was the inspiration for branching into new territory, namely similar elements of the Etrian Odyssey series.[18] However, Hashino states that, "While we are implementing Etrian Odyssey’s system into it, just as the name implies, Persona Q will be a completely new title, but first and foremost, it’ll be for the fans of the Persona series."[18] Soejima will be implementing a more chibi art style to the characters than prior Persona games.[19]

Upon its November 2013 reveal, the game was already far into development, with Hashino stating it was already in its "testing" and "polishing" phases.[18] In February 2014, Atlus announced that the game would see an English release in the second half of 2014.[20] Atlus noted that in stores there might be a shortage of units due to their other recent releases, which have sold out at launch or shortly after.[21]

Release

The game will ship in Japan on June 5, 2014. People who pre-order the game will receive the Persona Q: Sound of the Labyrinth original soundtrack. The CD will feature the new music from the game, in special re-arrangements by the Atlus sound team that can only be heard on this CD. There will also be a Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Famitsu DX Pack with the game itself, a B2-size tapestry illustrated by the Persona Q anime staff, an A3-size clear poster illustrated by Atlus, a set of five different visual clear file folders, an original mug cup, and a Graphig paper figure of Rei.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Announced For 3DS". IGN. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  2. ^ "3DS News: Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth announced for 3DS in Japan". Official Nintendo Magazine. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  3. ^ "Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Announced for 3DS - News". Nintendo World Report. 2013-11-21. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  4. ^ "Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth announced for 3DS, First Trailer Released". GearNuke. 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  5. ^ "Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth Looks Cheerful But Has A More Serious Tone". Siliconera. April 30, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  6. ^ a b "Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Trailer Gives A First Look At The Game". Siliconera.com. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  7. ^ a b "Persona Q 3DS Game's Summoning Promo Streamed". Anime News Network. April 11, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  8. ^ "Persona Q 3DS Game's Weak Point, Group Attack Promos Streamed". Anime News Network. April 18, 2014. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  9. ^ Janes, Thomas (March 12, 2014). "Persona Q has F.O.E. enemies, dungeon mapping". Gematsu. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  10. ^ "Elizabeth and Theodore have new roles in Persona Q". Gematsu. April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  11. ^ a b "Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth announced for 3DS". Gematsu. 2013-09-12. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  12. ^ "Nintendo 3DS: Every Announced Game Right Here". Kotaku.com. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  13. ^ "Persona Teaser Site Updated With Teddy Images". Siliconera. 2013-11-19. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  14. ^ Makuch, Eddie. "Persona 5 announced for PlayStation 3". GameSpot. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  15. ^ Schulenberg, Thomas (2013-11-19). "Atlus reveals Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth after countdown on NicoNico". Joystiq. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  16. ^ "News Bulletin - Atlus Announces a Plethora of Personas". RPGamer. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  17. ^ "Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Takes Place In Yasogami High School". Siliconera.com. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  18. ^ a b c By Sato . November 25, 2013 . 12:06am. "Persona Director Talks Persona Q, Persona Dancing, And The Future". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-11-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ "Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth crawls to 3DS in 2014". Destructoid. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  20. ^ http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/3DS/Persona+Q%3A+Shadow+of+the+Labyrinth/news.asp?c=57684
  21. ^ "Atlus Expect Persona Q Shortages At Launch In Japan". Siliconera. March 26, 2014. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
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