"So what’s the big deal about Persona 3 FES? “FES” is short for “Festival,” and in Japan, FES was released as a reward for gamers who picked up the original. Not only does the new FES content enhance the original game, but the new FES component is actually a game in and of itself, accessible right from the get-go. We think of it as two games on one disc. It is the definitive Persona 3 experience."

"Due for release on February 29, Persona 3 is a unique role-playing experience: a combination of a Japanese dating sim and a standard RPG with some odd touches."

"Can Persona 3 on the PlayStation 2 take the Shin Megami Tensei platform to the next level? Can it evolve beyond the rinse-and-repeat boredom of Digital Devil Saga? Or will it just feel like another glossy version of Final Fantasy? Listen now as the gathered critics tell you what you want to hear – or not as the case may be. Spend or Lend?"

"Perhaps it’s premature to call Persona 3 “the perfect RPG”—I’m going to go ahead and do it anyway, as it’s the first experience I’ve had in years where the “necessary evils” feel like—and let me be blunt—TOTAL JOYGASM. I’m highly in support of the idea of a fully integrated experience, one that doesn’t segregate fighter from character, that doesn’t load you down with meaningless party members (largely, your friends can—and will—care for themselves). And despite being last-gen, it uses the hip..."

"The manufacturing issue with the art book was brought to our attention mere days prior to the initial ship date, and was a scenario both unforeseen and beyond our control. Our disappointment and frustration is tempered by the knowledge that the final product will live up to our standard of quality and also the expectations of our fans.

While many are willing to sacrifice the art book in favor of the game alone, the package we have spent the last few months designing, one intended to honor..."