Persona 3 Reload, a remake of 2006’s Persona 3, simply launched its animated opening forward of its February launch. Not solely does it look implausible, however it pays homage to the sport’s authentic theme “Burn My Dread” in a reasonably creative method.

Mixing within the blue/white palette of the unique, Persona 3 Reload’s opening film offers us a style of what to anticipate come February 2nd. The 2-minute animation introduces us absolutely to the brand new music “Full Moon Full Life” sung by Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice. There are some refined nods to the unique 2006 phenomenon that long-time followers will adore.

A Means of Life

When you’re like me and watched the opening extra occasions than Akihiko says “I’ve been ready for this!” (spoiler alert: it’s a ton), you’ll decide up on an audio Easter egg. Certain, there’s the not-so-subtle utilization of “Burn My Dread” and “Need to be Shut” when the protagonist is flipping by his songs. Nevertheless, the reference is in “Full Moon Full Life” itself. The beat of the music has a hanging resemblance to the start notes of “Burn My Dread”. It’s a cool homage to the unique banger of a gap. 

Persona 3 Reload’s opening visuals look phenomenal. I used to be a bit terrified of how it might translate given the summary tone of the unique openings. Nevertheless, it labored nice and crafted some lovely pictures. It’d simply be me, however seeing Mitsuru driving her motorbike like a badass acquired me 10x extra hyped. Plus, the Akihiko/Shinjiro/Ken transitions have been tremendous clean. A favourite shot of mine was with Thanatos and the moon, because it felt fairly iconic given the symbolism behind the 2.

Our very personal Timothy Monbleau acquired to play Persona 3 Reload in August and stated the sport felt “polished to an absolute shine.” As one in all my private RPGs to look out for, Persona 3 Reload appears to be like to be a drive to be reckoned with. P3 Reload launches on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Recreation Cross, Xbox One, and Xbox Collection X/S on February 2, 2024.