Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight
- May 24, 2018
- P Studio
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight is a fun rhythm game that could've been so much more but still manages to be well worth it for Persona 3 fans with some excellent music.
Face-to-face with an enigmatic Velvet Room resident, the SEES are forced to perform at a mysterious dance party. Test your rhythm based gameplay skills and dominate the dance floor!
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Reviews
- Fun and intuitive rhythm gameplay system that is accessible to all levels of players.
- Wonderful soundtrack featuring remixes and remasters of Persona 3's music, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
- Beautifully rendered 3D models of characters and locations, allowing players to reconnect with beloved Persona 3 characters.
- The game has a limited track list with some repeated songs, which may disappoint rhythm game enthusiasts.
- The main story elements are lacking, making the game feel more like an arcade experience rather than a true continuation of the Persona narrative.
- A few key cast members are missing from the base game, which may detract from the overall experience for some fans.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight is highly praised, featuring a wonderful soundtrack that includes remixes and remasters from the game's history, making it a standout aspect for fans. The rhythm gameplay effectively showcases these tracks, providing an engaging experience for players of all skill levels. Overall, the game is celebrated for its musical tribute to the Persona 3 cast, enhancing the nostalgic connection for long-time fans.
“Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight has some of the best music on the PS4, and mastering its beats is immensely rewarding.”
“Dancing in Moonlight uses twelve years of songs to bring the Persona 3 cast the musical tribute they deserve.”
“Wonderful soundtrack with remixes and remasters spanning Persona 3's history.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight" is characterized by its fun and intuitive rhythm mechanics, complemented by a beautiful presentation of characters and locations. While it draws heavily from existing Persona games, it offers a challenging experience, especially with its all-night difficulty, and features a wonderful soundtrack of remixed tracks that resonate with fans. Despite a smaller tracklist, the engaging gameplay and nostalgic elements make it a worthwhile experience for rhythm game enthusiasts.
“The spirited recreation of characters and locations with beautiful new 3D models, combined with a fun and intuitive rhythm gameplay system, offers a great challenge even for rhythm game veterans.”
“Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight might not have the largest tracklist in the genre, but the remixed tunes and challenging gameplay ring true.”
“The all-night difficulty provides a great challenge, making it an engaging experience for players.”
“While its energy is relentless and its rhythm mechanics are capable, it's hard to deny that 'Dancing in Moonlight' feels like a product picked, borrowed, and assembled from existing Persona games.”
“The gameplay lacks originality and often feels like a rehash of previous titles, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Despite some interesting mechanics, the overall gameplay experience is marred by repetitive tasks and a lack of innovation.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story in "Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight" is considered weaker compared to its predecessor, with many reviewers noting a shift towards an arcade-style experience that sacrifices narrative depth and uniqueness. While the game remains a solid rhythm title, it lacks the engaging story elements that fans expect from the series.
“The story in Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight, while solid, has shifted more towards an arcade-style experience, losing some of the unique narrative elements that made previous entries feel more authentic to the series.”
“The main story falters, leaving some players wanting more depth and engagement.”
“The main story falters, leaving players feeling unsatisfied.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the audience.”
“Character development is weak, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is criticized for being inconsistent, as it delivers a performance that feels dynamic but ultimately lacks meaningful progression or direction.
“It's a performance that moves but a show that doesn't go anywhere.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
“Optimization feels like an afterthought, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
Critic Reviews
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight Review
All in all, Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight is a solid rhythm game, but has drifted more into an arcade-style game and has dropped a lot of the story elements that helped P4DAN feel unique and truer to the series.
70%Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight review
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight is a fun rhythm game that could've been so much more but still manages to be well worth it for Persona 3 fans with some excellent music.
80%Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight is the latest emphatic return to beloved characters and themes from Persona 3. While its energy is relentless and its rhythm mechanics are capable, it's hard to deny Dancing in Moonlight is a product picked, borrowed, and assembled from existing Persona games. It's a performance that moves but a show that doesn't go anywhere.
75%
