Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is the enriched version and sequel to P4 Arena with new characters. Refined gameplay, generous content. The definitive version of the best Persona-derived fighter on PS3.
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Fighting2 players12+
Description
Japanese Ultimax version of the Persona 4 Arena sequel adding new characters and Shadow system. Published by Atlus, released in Japan in August 2014. Includes P4A2 with new characters like Sho and Marie, alternative Shadow system, extended story mode, new Golden Arena RPG mode, and online multiplayer with improved netcode. Japanese Ultimax version.
Persona 4 - The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Sunny yellow as a guiding thread, a stylish interface and warm character design by Soejima: the game radiates an optimistic graphic energy. The chromatic coherence and pop elegance turn the slightest scene into a poster. This art direction, luminous and iconic, brilliantly extends the series' style.
From the pen of Shoji Meguro, the music combines sparkling pop-funk and stylish vocal rock, faithful to the identity of Persona 4. Each fighter recovers their supercharged anthem, fuelling the energy of the clashes. This sonic generosity, cool and rousing, wonderfully transposes the series' groove into versus fighting.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Beyond the high-tempo bouts, this Ultimax revision grafts on an extended story mode and the Golden Arena, a true RPG layer where you level characters up fight after fight. Mastering the expanded roster, unlocking Shadow variants and tackling the online netcode feeds long-running sessions. A versus title whose content generosity stays praised.
Technical info
💾12,7 GB📅28/08/2014
Published by Atlus
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Is Persona 4 - The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold still worth playing in 2026?
A 2D fighting game from Arc System Works and Atlus, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax extends the crossover between Persona 3 and 4 in snappy, readable bouts where each character summons their Persona mid fight. The fidelity to the saga's heroes, the richness of the system and the careful writing of the story mode appeal to fans of 2D versus and Atlus RPGs. The technicality calls for real investment. An excellent fighting game to recommend for fans of Persona and Arc System Works.
