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Persona 2
Anyone here played it? I'm thinking of dusting off my PSP to finally play Innocent Sin but I'm not sure it's worth it. Last time I tried I got put off by the by the battle system, I think.
nope
I'm planning to.
It's actually really good. It still has a raw SMT feel, so it's harder than 3-5. It was the last time a negotiation system would be used until 5 too. Negotiation is a bit harder here due to varying personalitys in demons and things like dancing or singing will effect their mood. Overall it's all fun, challenging and the story is phenomenal. Getting new Personas is weird though.

Also everyone is a Wild Card, basically. P2 was the last Persona where everyone can switch Personas (unless you count Q)
It's 20 bucks on my vita. It's been recommended by almost everyone I know.
Innocent Sin (PSP) is piss easy. I used autobattle for every single random encounter and never switched my characters' Personas (aside from when they evolved), yet I didn't die once throughout the entire game.

That said, the story is A+, top notch. It's absolutely worth playing.

Eternal Punishment (PSX) on the other hand is actually challenging in its gameplay, you'll need to take advantage of negotiations and actually make new Personas and stuff. Story is also pretty solid stuff. Both recommended.
PLEASE PLAY IT
I'd joke and say no, but it's obviously that'd be a fucking lie.
Also p2 is best persona. Play it or receive a strongly worded letter from me.
P2 is like five but the encounter rate is
Overrated just read a plot summary tbh itll save your life
I was actually replaying it right before P5 came out and while the gameplay has aged a bit, I was still having a lot of fun. The story and characters are fantastic and make the game alone.
I'm villain number one in that game
FFS Hitler...
I mean, he's not wrong though
Persona 2 is a rather different game compared to the new ones . Hardly needs to be said that it's more like the main series games than it is like modern persona games.

But then you have to deal as well with a bit more archaic of a battle system but then that comes with choosing personas for everyone.

Of course if you are there for the story then you'll probably have a good time.

Imo if I wanna play something like the main series I'll just boot up smt4 apocalypse again over persona 2 though. I'd recommend apocalypse to any persona lover because it has some really well built characters.
It's really good. Don't play it as a Persona game though, play it as a Shin Megami Tensei.
Story great, characters great, music great, but the gameplay...eh

It made me want to die, but i guess it depends on how good you are at SMT and if youre chill with playing such an outdated game