Persona 4 The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena

[SilverSyko]

Since it's theorized that the mysterious entity at the end of P4A's story mode could have been Nyarlathotep, it'd be pretty cool if he was made playable.

Could possibly bring in Tatsuya or Maya from P2 if that was the case as well.

[Kirito]

Now if they could Marie in it too..

She'll most likely be an navigator than a playable character. Speaking of navigators, like Nanoko, I hope we can get a Dojima one, as well.

[Duo Maxwell]

Originally Posted by Clarami

Just fighting her is just annoying. 5C Persona mash, force field, and command grab spam all day. Doesn't that scream character with lack of consistency? I know that's her playstyle and she takes skill to use admittingly, but to me she's just a pointless and bonkers. Hate fighting her "shudders in disgust".

Sound like you haven't played against Black Labrys while using Labrys.

Fighting Elizabeth is more about mind game than brute force and technique if you haven't noticed.

[Kirito]

Originally Posted by Duo Maxwell

Sound like you haven't played against Black Labrys while using Labrys.

Fighting Elizabeth is more about mind game than brute force and technique if you haven't noticed.

I know how to play the Liz match up quite well, but I hate fighting her. She's a complete guessing game with her good normals and excellent abilities and pressure that her Persona gives her.

But, when you're pressured by her it's risky to get out of it, and she get big benefits for it. You practically need to use a character that has get range fast attack "cough cough Mitsuru" or meter to get out of it. You can guess, but mess up and game over. I know it's to compensate for her crap health, but to me she's just bonkers due to the fact she and rinse, wash, and repeat full screen and nearly get away with it, with little to no risk whatsoever.

[Tokkan]

Oh hey, something I noticed. Different characters now have differening amounts of Persona Cards. In the original everyone had the same amount: 4. Now Akihiko has 2, Yukiko has 5 and Elizabeth has 7(!).

Also looks like this is a proper sequel, Yukiko has both a new special and a new super.

[Shadow5YA]

Ultimate Persona 4 the Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena

[Duo Maxwell]

I hope this new version won't have region lock. It was the pain in the ass to find Asia version.

Originally Posted by Clarami

But, when you're pressured by her it's risky to get out of it, and she get big benefits for it. You practically need to use a character that has get range fast attack "cough cough Mitsuru" or meter to get out of it.

But I am using Labrys.

[Von Himmel]

Oh hey, something I noticed. Different characters now have differening amounts of Persona Cards. In the original everyone had the same amount: 4. Now Akihiko has 2, Yukiko has 5 and Elizabeth has 7(!).

You mean the card before persona break? And you're telling me Beth has 7 now?

Also looks like this is a proper sequel, Yukiko has both a new special and a new super.

That's nice

[Tokkan]

Characters now have the choice between Normal and Shadow versions. Shadow version characters don't have Bursts, instead they get a power-up move called "Shadow Fury" (or something like that).

[Guy Incognito]

they need to let the blue haired messiah out of his cage already.

[SilverSyko]

Doesn't that make Labrys and Shadow Labrys as separate characters kind of redundant now?

[Duo Maxwell]

Originally Posted by Tokkan

Characters now have the choice between Normal and Shadow versions. Shadow version characters don't have Bursts, instead they get a power-up move called "Shadow Fury" (or something like that).

What about Labrys? I guess they still keep her shadow version as separated character, right?

[Tong]

http://www.famitsu.com/images/000/03...7c023c197.html
She's still right there.
LOL, Shadow Shadow Labrys. Shadowception.

[Kirito]

Originally Posted by Duo Maxwell

But I am using Labrys.

I see, but I'm just going you a rundown of my personal feelings about the Liz match up. Using Labrys in that match is tricky, but good thing her air to air normals cover good space and have good hit stun to continue pressure. I know because I used Labrys myself for a bit before switching to my current main.

Originally Posted by Tokkan

Characters now have the choice between Normal and Shadow versions. Shadow version characters don't have Bursts, instead they get a power-up move called "Shadow Fury" (or something like that).

That sounds similar to the Unlimited Mode characters in Blazblue. I can so see the Shadow versions being non viable for tournament play characters, but for the casuals.

Originally Posted by Dovahkyon

they need to let the blue haired messiah out of his cage already.

I don't think that's possible since his body is gone or buried etc. Even if Liz freed him from the seal it's most likely his soul will rest eternally without being burdened by the heavy responsibility he carries. I like Minato, but I wonder how Atlus will wrap their heads around this one because bringing him back from the dead would sort of kill the whole Momento Mori meaning of the actions he took to do what he did.

[SilverSyko]

I wouldn't say it's like "unlimited versions", basically you're just swapping out a defensive option in favor of an offensive one and essentially everything else stays the same. It's kind of like BB CP's "overdrive". You can either use it or a burst with the same meter.

It mixes up the pre-fight a bit in an interesting way. Makes players have to choose between an offensive or defensive option depending on match-ups and/or preferences without being able to switch.

[Tokkan]

Apparently Shadow Labrys has no Shadow version. So no Shadow Shadow Labrys.

For some good news, Shadow Labrys now has Chain Knuckle and a new air move.

[Kirito]

Oh no! If someone like Bananaken or Nerina gets in the lab with those new tools "shudders in fear".

Just thinking about make my gaming fingers twitch and shake due to the fact she's still godly with the meterless unblockables, and cross up sets up she's capable of doing with little or no risk depending on the player who's playing her.

[Tokkan]

http://www.famitsu.com/images/000/03...8df245d3d.html

Holy crap Shadow Yosuke...

In other news...
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201308/16038447.html

Famitsu posted up their own report on the game.

Edit:
http://www.famitsu.com/images/000/03...8df228c6e.html

Shadow Yukari, too...

[Kirito]

I have some info for the Narukami mains from Dustloop. This is the current released news, more will come. None the less.

Ahem:

Narukami has gained three new moves in his movelist: Gatotsu (Command unknown), a feint for 214B, and a command throw (Command unknown)

Info on 236A/B

236A - Short dash followed by a slash from his sword
236B - Short dash followed by a throw

Nerfs:
Sweep > 5D can no longer be done
5C, 5B, and 2B can no longer jump cancel upon block.

Wow, Those Narukami nerfs sure hurt. It looks like he's going to have to take more chances to win compared to now. To me the jump cancelable on block nerfs seem to hurt the most.

Narukami is a mini Zangief or Kanji in this case...interesting. I wonder what Gatotsu is. It sounds to me like a psychical attack move, but I can't really say much at this point.

[Duo Maxwell]

Originally Posted by Tokkan

Apparently Shadow Labrys has no Shadow version. So no Shadow Shadow Labrys.

For some good news, Shadow Labrys now has Chain Knuckle and a new air move.

Labrys needs to step her game up. She's already bad enough.