Atlus made good ontheir tease, and they kicked my ass in the process. We’ve got two amazingPersonaannouncements here. First up isPersona 4 The Golden, a port ofPersona 4for the PS Vita. This enhanced edition will include a new character named Mary, some form of wireless multi-player support, more voice acting, all new animations, and more. Remember how we first metCatherine‘s leading man Vincent inPersona 3 Portable? I’m hoping we get something similar to that inPersona 4 The Golden, set for release next Spring.
Also coming next Spring, this time to Japanese arcades, isPersona 4 The Ultimate In Mayonaka Arena. This 2D fighter is the result of a unique team up between Atlus andBlazBluedeveloper Arc Systems Works. The game will feature characters fromPersona 3and4, and will hit come to Xbox 360 and PS3 in Summer 2012.
I’m really hoping these two games help thePersonaseries to find a new audience. Not everyone has time for a +100 hour RPG, but as I found withPersona 3 Portable, it’s a lot easier to make that kind of commitment on a handheld. It’s even easier to make the commitment to a fighting game, which are almost always playable in short bursts.
Honestly, I just can’t wait to see the incredibly well designedPersonacharacters (and their semi-demonic alter egos) in a 2D fighter. It’s going to beglorious.
The new Persona games will be Ultimately Golden[Japanator, viaAndriaSang]
