![]() ![]() ![]() The most important for many fans probably is the inclusion of complete dual audio options, so purists can now play the entire game with the Japanese voice over no matter where you live (though I'll always have a soft spot for the English dub). Ultimax doesn't include a version select either, so the only option is to fight on the final balance update for better or worse depending on who you are and how you feel about the changes.Īs for the rest of the experience, there only appears to be a small handful of improvements next to what was already there. There is a bit of a caveat, however, as the later arcade updates were fairly divisive in the Ultimax community for arguably making Shadow characters too strong compared to the standard cast - more about these changes can be found here. So while things may feel familiar to what you used to play, the game will still be a fresh experience full of discovery and experimentation. This isn't a minor touch-up either, as every character was fairly significantly re-balanced along with new and adjusted mechanics added to battles. The biggest change to the game is the gameplay itself actually.Ītlus decided to update the new home version of Ultimax to the final patch found only in Japanese arcades previously, so this experience will be brand new to pretty much everyone in the West. Ultimax's release on modern systems is on the surface much more of a straightforward port of the PS3/Xbox 360 versions than a full on remaster with tons of new content added, but that doesn't tell the full story. There's more single-player content to spend your time with than most fighters released today too, but what does the new package provide that wasn't already there before? The action, while frenetic, is fluid and satisfying with so much room for player expression within every character, and it feels just as good as it did nearly 8 years ago. If you’ve never checked out the Midnight Channel, it’s a must play however, those who have years of experience might feel like this is a rerun.For the purposes of our review, I'll be largely focusing on the new bells and whistles added to the updated port of Ultimax that players familiar with the series (or genre) can expect and look forward to as well as what the game has to offer to those looking to jump in for the first time.Īs a fighting game spin-off of the Persona RPG series, Ultimax is still absolutely oozing with style, personality and great presentation although it won't be your cup of tea if you prefer slower, more methodical series in the fighter genre. However, this lackluster port job is a disservice to the title. Persona 4 Arena Ultimax has remained an arcade staple for good reason – it’s got a perfect learning curve, fantastic sprite work, and oodles of fanservice. The release will receive rollback netcode this summer, but the lobby system from the PlayStation 4 version (and PlayStation 3 version for that matter) was not in the Steam version we reviewed. DLC fighters, story modes, and announcers all come standard as part of this package, but it doesn’t prevent this port from feeling a bit lackluster. However, this is a direct port after eight years stateside – even a different menu or mode would have gone a long way to freshen this one up. This normally wouldn’t be a bad thing, as the game provides a fair amount of variety. The visual novel Story Mode, survival-based Golden Arena Mode, combo-based Challenge Mode, and Score Attack Mode are unchanged. Those who are well-versed in this fighter from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 days ( you can read our review here) will be shocked to see that this title is a carbon copy of the original. While it takes some getting used to, it’s still welcome nonetheless. It adds a bit of defensiveness to play, as one needs to be mindful of one’s self and their persona. Do that enough times, and a Persona Break will occur that prevents them from pulling this ally out in battle. However, one can’t just spam said personas and hope for the best – dealing damage to an opponents’ persona causes one of their persona cards to disappear. Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is full of variety this is one fighter that prides itself on its matchups. Whether it’s setting the world ablaze with Agidyne, unleashing a Ziodyne electric hellfire, or poisoning your foe with a Tentarafoo miasma, there’s plenty of methods of destruction to choose from. ![]() Much like the Persona 4 JRPG, players can summon a persona out to help them do some downright cool stuff. ![]()
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