Shin Megami Tensei - Persona 2 - Innocent Sin (USA)
PSP
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Reviewed in 2011
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Innocent Sin finally available in Europe via NIS America, with a brand-new bonus scenario and carefully crafted English text. The rumour system and Persona fusion make this cult Persona 2 an essential journey for occult JRPG lovers.
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Category
RPG1 player16+
Description
Tatsuya Suou and his Seven Sisters High School friends spread and confront rumours that are manifesting across the city of Sumaru. Published by NIS America, released in the USA in September 2011. Turn-based battles, Persona fusion, original bonus scenario, English text. North American version.
Shin Megami Tensei - Persona 2 - Innocent Sin review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
MAX
Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
From the pen of Shoji Meguro, the music blends rock, jazz and occult pads to dress a dark, fascinating story. Each theme distils a mysterious, stylish atmosphere, a world away from the usual fanfares. This singular sonic identity, mature and spellbinding, remains a treasure for fans of the series.
When rumours begin to come true, a group of young people confronts a plot weaving myth, memory and mass manipulation. A bold diptych, the tale dares adult themes and an antagonist who remains memorable. Its murky atmosphere and mature writing make it one of the overlooked peaks of the Persona saga.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Following a band of high-schoolers whose rumors come true, talking with demons and fusing your Personas weaves an adventure whose every secret you want to crack. Turn-based battles, the contact system and progression chain objectives and rewards. The slow pacing and the random encounters show their age, yet the murky atmosphere and the quality of the storytelling hold a lasting grip.
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Untangling a conspiracy where rumours become reality unfolds a dark JRPG rich in dungeons, demon negotiation and bonds. Optimising your Personas, combing every corner and reaching the resolution demands long hours. That density, a Persona 2 mark, offers a lifespan JRPG fans savour.
Technical info
💾0,9 GB📅20/09/2011
Published by Atlus
Shin Megami Tensei - Persona 2 - Innocent Sin (PSP) price, value & rarity
The late Western localization of the PSP remake of Persona 2 Innocent Sin, a previously English-unreleased half of Atlus's dark diptych, made in low volume by a niche publisher. Its appeal lies in this first Western release of a cult classic and a restricted distribution, making a complete copy sought. A prime target for Atlus collectors in the West.
Is Shin Megami Tensei - Persona 2 - Innocent Sin still worth playing in 2026?
Persona 2 - Tsumi - Innocent Sin spreads Tatsuya Suou's rumours that materialise in Sumaru, in Atlus's most ambitious PSP port for the saga. New voice acting, bonus scenario and rearranged music elevate this founding Persona 2, somewhat overlooked in the West until Atlus USA's late translation. A genuinely excellent detour to discover today.
