One Hidden Gem From 2017 is A Lot Like Persona

The Persona franchise has played the role of a trailblazer for JRPGs, achieving massive levels of popularity in the international gaming community with its unique blend of storytelling and party combat dynamics. The series boasts several highly-rated titles, and Persona also has an impressive array of spin-offs, so it comes as no surprise some developers would take inspiration from some of its elements in the hopes of replicating the Atlus powerhouse’s success. Whether in the form of a heavy story focus — akin to Persona‘s thoroughly fleshed-out backstories of the Phantom Thieves — or borrowing combat mechanics, the franchise’s influence is far-reaching. Gust’s 2017 release Blue Reflection has been touted to have a lot in common with the series.