In 1996, Atlus released Revelations: Persona, a spin-off from the Shin Megami Tensei series that brought high school drama and Jungian psychology into the RPG spotlight. In this episode, we explore how Atlus evolved from post-apocalyptic demon summoning to exploring the battles within ourselves. We trace how Shin Megami Tensei If… inspired the setting, how Personas emerged as reflections of inner identity, and how this release helped Atlus break into Western markets. Our discussion covers the game’s localization challenges, its surprising sales success, and how it laid the foundation for one of the most beloved JRPG franchises ever made. Join us as we summon, reflect, and confront our Shadows through Revelations: Persona on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.
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A Trip Down Memory Card Lane