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'''''Persona''''' is a series in the [[Megami Tensei (Franchise)|''Megami Tensei'' franchise]]. Beginning with {{Link|Game|mip}} for the PlayStation in 1996, the series initially began as a follow-up to {{Link|Game|smtif}}, itself a side-story in the {{Link|Series|smt-}}. Like its precursor, the ''Persona'' series predominately follows a cast of mainly high-schoolers confronted by a paranormal mystery. | '''''Persona''''' is a series in the [[Megami Tensei (Franchise)|''Megami Tensei'' franchise]]. Beginning with {{Link|Game|mip}} for the PlayStation in 1996, the series initially began as a follow-up to {{Link|Game|smtif}}, itself a side-story in the {{Link|Series|smt-}}. Like its precursor, the ''Persona'' series predominately follows a cast of mainly high-schoolers confronted by a paranormal mystery. | ||
Unlike | Unlike in {{Link|Game|smtif}}, instead of recruiting and commanding demons, characters summon [[Persona (Concept)|Persona]]s, manifestations of their inner self, to fight and assist them in battle. These manifestations correspond with a Tarot [[Arcana]], with each party member having a uniquely designed Persona exclusive to them. However, the protagonist, or any party member (in {{Link|Game|p1}} and the ''Persona 2'' duology), has the ability to obtain different Personas, which are represented as Demons from the ''Megami Tensei'' franchise. Unique enemies, known as [[Shadow (Persona)|Shadows]] also are present, being unique enemy designs{{Exp App|P3|P4|P4G|P5S|P3R}}, "Shadow Selves"{{Exp App|P2IS|P2EP|P4|P4G|P4A|P5|P5R|P5S}} which are twisted representations of a character's desires, or depictions of demons from the ''Megami Tensei'' franchise you encounter during gameplay{{Exp App|P5|P5R|P5S}}. | ||
From {{Link|Game|p3}} onward, the franchise had a soft reboot, adopting a different structure revolving around a [[Calendar|calendar system]] where events occur as days pass. The protagonist must balance their day-to-day life with their life as a Persona User, usually involving specific deadlines to complete content, and specific times characters and events are available. This change also introduced [[Social Link]]s ([[Confidants]] in {{Link|game|P5}} and {{Link|game|P5R}}), a system where the protagonist can befriend characters who are related to a specific Arcana, including party members. Each social link corresponds with an Arcana; this system also facilitates a dating sim mechanic with certain characters. | From {{Link|Game|p3}} onward, the franchise had a soft reboot, adopting a different structure revolving around a [[Calendar|calendar system]] where events occur as days pass. The protagonist must balance their day-to-day life with their life as a Persona User, usually involving specific deadlines to complete content, and specific times characters and events are available. This change also introduced [[Social Link]]s ([[Confidants]] in {{Link|game|P5}} and {{Link|game|P5R}}), a system where the protagonist can befriend characters who are related to a specific Arcana, including party members. Each social link corresponds with an Arcana; this system also facilitates a dating sim mechanic with certain characters. | ||