Each Persona game has a distinct style and gameplay that fans could easily recognize. Persona 3 had a relatively darker theme as players had to grind through Tartarus. The game also introduced Social Links, where conversations with other characters involved a variety of heavy themes. The overall design of Persona 3 was a hit in its time, but it's far from perfect, and many fans hope that Atlus will address any issues in Persona 3 Reload.