

They are a good deal of fun if you like anime high school tropes. The battle system in smt games is fantastic. I would say start with p3 FES or P3R if you like rpg combat and want to get a feel for how the calandar system and social links work. P5R is a masterpiece. P4G is quite good but IMO it is weaker than 3 and 5 being sort of between them in regards to systems. 1 and 2 are a different beast all togeter, 2 is worth playing for sure but it barely resembles the games that come after. 1 was a nightmare to play if i’m honest.

you are absolutely correct, i didn’t mean to be dismissive in my tone, though I did think Metaphor re Fantazio was perfect for me in how it used the mechanics of persona but in a whole new setting, though i do wish some of the iconic demons were there.