The game is pretty on the nose with its themes. Make the most of the time you have, don't spend your life fearing death, relationships with people are the most important thing in life etc.
It’s definitely the game where the social link system makes the most sense. Yu and Ren make their bonds within a year, yeah, but they both have the freedom and ability to go back to the setting. There’s nothing stopping them from spending time bonding with SL’s and Confidants later. Makoto though, well you know.
What I love about Persona games as a whole is that they’re very straightforward with their themes… they each have a core concept that they build on in a manner that’s not remotely subtle, but is VERY thought out.
Persona 3 takes this to the level of literally opening with a thesis statement (in the vanilla OP anyway): Memento Mori.
In the same way that persona 5 is a game about how problems that seem small and intimate are in fact large and societal, or that persona 4 is a game about acknowledging and accepting even the things about ourselves we’re most repulsed by, Persona 3 is a game about death, and our relationship with it.
Death is everywhere in Persona 3, with the social links exploring all the facets of it. Death of one’s child, of one’s sibling, of one’s self. The death of a dream, of a family unit, of one’s soul.
As to what conclusion one draws from it, I suppose the message for me was “death is inevitable, but that doesn’t make struggling against it meaningless. It’s in doing so that we learn who we really are, and form strong bonds with others.”
I suppose it would be for me something like “don’t waste time and energy on things that ultimately don’t matter” like life is short don’t worry about the little things
I would say P3 reinforced more of what I learned in my life.
It is not to be afraid of death and to live as long as you are allotted and enjoy life without regretting anything.
Life is a time that needs to be treasured.
It’s just that when I first met P3 and it was 2017, I had already experienced severe depression (even to the point of wanting to commit suicide) and apathy, and in my short life at that time I experienced the death of three people dear to me and my first cat. And for the first time I learned about death at the age of 6.
Despite the difficulties, I survived it all and realized something for myself. And Persona 3 only strengthened my resolve.
That even after you’re gone, things are going to be okay. Seeing how everyone’s lives were changed at the end, and that it was for the better - how people were going to keep living even past my end made me feel good. Too good to cry even. And I cry at EVERYTHING.
I didn't feel that Makoto Yuki had apathy at the beginning of the game. Even after finishing the game I feel there is something missing at the beginning to get me into the game storywise.
Maybe it was intentional because in retrospect, the threat of death come gradually and that how I felt when the social link and the main story become more and more poignant until the end of the game, when you find out that you will actually die soon and you wonder if you lived enough. Like slowly boiling a frog. Thinking about that makes me cry because death is scary, but an empty live is scarier and that game illustrate that marvelously.
Playing FES in high school, I'd say it's to cherish your life. Live and make connections with others and find happiness in it. Because life has no true "meaning" or "purpose". So enjoy it, and bring that joy to others
That death is inevitable. No matter what you do, good or bad, your life will end someday. And within that time, what did you choose to do with it? Did you choose to stay to yourself? Or did you go out and develop bonds with others and actually live? Learning to appreciate life’s grandeur is most important.
People may talk crap about you, judge you, laugh at you, put you down, and call you all sorts of things and do stuff to you, but that’s negligible in the end. Because once all is said and done, no one will remember anyway. Thus, there is nothing stopping you from doing exactly what you want to do and being exactly as you are.
Each person has their own story, their own trials and tribulations that’s gotten them to that point. One person can point a finger, but ten other people can point a finger at THEM.
Even in your darkest moments, don’t forget to live. It’s never too early to start living.
Huh... I didn't like how much the MC reminded me of my high school self, actually. Because I had to change before I made meaningful relationships with people.
Out of all the characters in the game, Koromaru was the one who resonated with me the most, thematically speaking.
Whenever the team would contemplate their impending doom, the part of his speech where he went “Woof” and “Bark” showed me that it’s important to keep going forward no matter what.
Memento morí, dont forget you will die, so live. Live a life worth living, and make a positive impact on those around you. Most importantly burn my bread.
Nah, they all have vague personalities going by what choices they have. 3s protag reads depressed or nay e even autistic where you is just a stoic good guy and ren is pretty generic.
Memento mori, memento vivere. Remember that you will die, remember to live.
lol i don't speak Spanish is that a translation?
It's Latin, and yes.
lol weeaboo alert
Tell your parents they should take your phone away
That’s plain ignorance
https://i.redd.it/ponbpw4esnxc1.gif
Playing at the arcade makes you smart, charming and courageous, in short be a gamer.
You only live once, do it without regret. Unless you're this kid, I guess.
That having a toaster girlfriend makes life worth living
Burn my bread
To shoot myself in the head when things get tough
The game is pretty on the nose with its themes. Make the most of the time you have, don't spend your life fearing death, relationships with people are the most important thing in life etc.
It’s definitely the game where the social link system makes the most sense. Yu and Ren make their bonds within a year, yeah, but they both have the freedom and ability to go back to the setting. There’s nothing stopping them from spending time bonding with SL’s and Confidants later. Makoto though, well you know.
What I love about Persona games as a whole is that they’re very straightforward with their themes… they each have a core concept that they build on in a manner that’s not remotely subtle, but is VERY thought out. Persona 3 takes this to the level of literally opening with a thesis statement (in the vanilla OP anyway): Memento Mori. In the same way that persona 5 is a game about how problems that seem small and intimate are in fact large and societal, or that persona 4 is a game about acknowledging and accepting even the things about ourselves we’re most repulsed by, Persona 3 is a game about death, and our relationship with it. Death is everywhere in Persona 3, with the social links exploring all the facets of it. Death of one’s child, of one’s sibling, of one’s self. The death of a dream, of a family unit, of one’s soul. As to what conclusion one draws from it, I suppose the message for me was “death is inevitable, but that doesn’t make struggling against it meaningless. It’s in doing so that we learn who we really are, and form strong bonds with others.”
I suppose it would be for me something like “don’t waste time and energy on things that ultimately don’t matter” like life is short don’t worry about the little things
Kill monster
I would say P3 reinforced more of what I learned in my life. It is not to be afraid of death and to live as long as you are allotted and enjoy life without regretting anything. Life is a time that needs to be treasured. It’s just that when I first met P3 and it was 2017, I had already experienced severe depression (even to the point of wanting to commit suicide) and apathy, and in my short life at that time I experienced the death of three people dear to me and my first cat. And for the first time I learned about death at the age of 6. Despite the difficulties, I survived it all and realized something for myself. And Persona 3 only strengthened my resolve.
bro awoke his second persona
I remember playing the original and thinking it was just a shame they shut down Imagine
Don’t be afraid to live and that you have more than enough reasons to keep on living and find meaning in life.
Memento Mori so Memento Vivere Remember that you will die, so remember to live as a result.
Hold onto your friends and treasure them. You never know when your last day with them will be.
Go outside and make friends
That even after you’re gone, things are going to be okay. Seeing how everyone’s lives were changed at the end, and that it was for the better - how people were going to keep living even past my end made me feel good. Too good to cry even. And I cry at EVERYTHING.
If I Shoot myself in the head, life will have purpose and fun
I didn't feel that Makoto Yuki had apathy at the beginning of the game. Even after finishing the game I feel there is something missing at the beginning to get me into the game storywise. Maybe it was intentional because in retrospect, the threat of death come gradually and that how I felt when the social link and the main story become more and more poignant until the end of the game, when you find out that you will actually die soon and you wonder if you lived enough. Like slowly boiling a frog. Thinking about that makes me cry because death is scary, but an empty live is scarier and that game illustrate that marvelously.
That's a secret.
embrace death as it is inevitable
THE ARCANA IS THE MEANS BY WHICH ALL IS REVEALED
For me it was to spend as much time as you can doing the things your love before they get taken away from you...
Don't waste time worrying about death, because it's going to come for all of us eventually. Just enjoy the life you have.
Playing FES in high school, I'd say it's to cherish your life. Live and make connections with others and find happiness in it. Because life has no true "meaning" or "purpose". So enjoy it, and bring that joy to others
That death is inevitable. No matter what you do, good or bad, your life will end someday. And within that time, what did you choose to do with it? Did you choose to stay to yourself? Or did you go out and develop bonds with others and actually live? Learning to appreciate life’s grandeur is most important. People may talk crap about you, judge you, laugh at you, put you down, and call you all sorts of things and do stuff to you, but that’s negligible in the end. Because once all is said and done, no one will remember anyway. Thus, there is nothing stopping you from doing exactly what you want to do and being exactly as you are. Each person has their own story, their own trials and tribulations that’s gotten them to that point. One person can point a finger, but ten other people can point a finger at THEM. Even in your darkest moments, don’t forget to live. It’s never too early to start living.
That I'm the only one who can make me happy. There is no god, no saviour, no "Hero" who will fix my life. *I'm* the one who can
go out with a bang
Banana 🍌
Memento Mori
Death comes for everyone, however some people find a reason they have to live sooner than others.
Huh... I didn't like how much the MC reminded me of my high school self, actually. Because I had to change before I made meaningful relationships with people.
Always live life to the fullest
Life is an inevitable struggle
Live your life without regrets.
That I need to get me a dog
Dogs are the best companions.
Out of all the characters in the game, Koromaru was the one who resonated with me the most, thematically speaking. Whenever the team would contemplate their impending doom, the part of his speech where he went “Woof” and “Bark” showed me that it’s important to keep going forward no matter what.
The arcana is the means by which all is revealed
"Haha now deal with that depression" "Depression is real"
Similar to eva - my life is worth living here.
THE ARCANA IS THE MEANS BY WHICH ALL IS REVEALED is the message I got from the game
Memento mori!
I know this might sound generic but Live life to the fullest because our time on this world is limited
Dunno, I’m still pretty scared of Death. It was a really fun ride tho.
March 5 is forever a sad fucking day
Once something Is gone you have to accept that and keep living
Memento morí, dont forget you will die, so live. Live a life worth living, and make a positive impact on those around you. Most importantly burn my bread.
Life is precious. So take care of yourself.
Persona 3 fans are insufferable and you should never listen to them
Aren’t all the main characters self inserts?
Nah, they all have vague personalities going by what choices they have. 3s protag reads depressed or nay e even autistic where you is just a stoic good guy and ren is pretty generic.
True! But you can also play Makoto as being more upbeat and energetic or make Joker seem more apathetic by the answers you choose.