Steal Your Heart (And Wallet)
Just in case you likedPersona 5a littletoomuch, publisher Perfect World Gameshas announcedthe coming of a brand new release within the slick ‘n’ stylish RPG franchise, situated within the much-loved “free-to-play mobile title with in-game purchases” genre — Presented for your consideration:Persona 5: The Phantom XakaPersona: Phantom of the Night.
Developed by Black Wings Game Studio,Persona 5: The Phantom Xwill see an entirely new gang of Phantom Thieves stealing hearts and purchasing microtransactions against the backdrop of a depressed Tokyo populace. The new title will feature all of the typical action players have come to know from the series — from attending school classes and enjoying local activities to battling demons and exploring alternate universes. Both Sega and Atlus’ dedicated P-Studio will supervise production.
Two new trailers showcaseThe Phantom X‘s very nice visuals, and also reintroduce us to The Velvet Room, complete with what appears to be a whole new assistant. I’m certainly not denying that it looks like a legitimate and authentic spin-off of thePersonaseries’ biggest-selling release, (and that new owl companion is super cool) but by its core F2P w/ in-game purchases concept, it’s difficult not to view the title immediately with a raised eyebrow and an impending sense of expensive dread. Am I being presumptuous? Perhaps, but then, we’ve all hadmorethan enough experience with these titles.
Here’s hoping ournewPhantom Thieves will buck the trend.
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