So long, P3, and farewell.

Nope. I was right before. I'm done with Persona 3. I want to like it so badly, but I just can't play the game the way I want to play it. I want to explore the world: Can't. I want the freedom to concentrate my efforts on mini-games and side quests: Nope, you have to do other things because we say so. I want to be able to grind endlessly: Too bad, it'll make you sick. I want to have all the time in the world to do these things: Too bad, 'cuz the boss shows up, whether you're ready or not.

Gameplay elements like those above define the RPG genre, but they're missing from Persona 3. It's finally turned me off enough to say, "I'm done with it." I'll keep P3FES in the basement, unfinished, because it upsets me that I haven't beaten such a good game, but I don't know if I'll ever get back to it. It's just not my style.

Now, what epic RPG is next?! Ah! Just the thing: Animal Crossing!