Action · 1996
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
Set in 1996, Megami Ibunroku Persona centers around the protagonist and his classmates at St. Hermelin High School in Mikage-cho (Lunarvale in Revelations: Persona). Hidehiko Uesugi talks all of his friends into playing a game called "Persona", which is played much like the ritual game "Bloody Mary". While playing,…
Key facts
- Released
- 20 September 1996
- Genre
- Action · RPG
- Length
- ≈ 9 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PlayStation
- Studio
- Atlus Persona Team
- Publisher
- Atlus, Ghostlight
- Critics
- Metacritic 78
Why play it
- A 1996 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- Enough to last a few weeks
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Shin Megami Tensei: Persona?
Expect about 9 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Shin Megami Tensei: Persona with friends?
No, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Shin Megami Tensei: Persona on?
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona is available on PlayStation.
Is Shin Megami Tensei: Persona a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 78.
What games are like Shin Megami Tensei: Persona?
In the same spirit: Bloodborne, Demon's Souls (2020) and Diablo II.



