"Persona 3 Reload: A Modernized Classic RPG Under Persona 5's Influence"

Persona 3 Reload revisits the series' origins but struggles to escape the shadow of Persona 5. The game introduces new activities and character synergies, influenced by Persona 5, but its modernization compromises the original's unique atmosphere. The dungeon-crawling is streamlined, and the game's presentation leans towards spectacle over grit. Despite its updates, Persona 3 Reload feels like another attempt to capitalize on the success of Persona 5, leaving it as just another sheep in the herd.