I was unfamiliar with the persona series. I went it almost completely blind. I can without a doubt say this is one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. While yes it does have its faults, I can easily overlook those. I love this game so much and it has easily become an all-time favorite of mine. I will never forget how much I enjoyed playing this game. I felt genuinely like I was a part of something bigger than me and I felt so connected to the characters and story. I can't state enough how much I love this game.