When Persona 3 Reload brought players on a nostalgia trip, it also reminded them how far the series villains came by the time of Persona 5. Of course, Persona 3 Reload does not have a bad story in its own right. After all, the original game played a major role in raising the profile of the Persona series. However, it also gave fans another look at the game's villains, as well as a chance to directly contrast them with Persona 5's offerings. As a result, it became more clear how much villains have evolved in the Persona series.