Number 13

We don't know yet if rematch option is finally implemented or it was just an E3 build exclusive.

Looks like some Adachi news in the horizon http://p-ch.jp/news/detail/?nid=137

Because then that would tip the scales in favor for shadows even more if the regular character burst usefulness is greatly reduced against a shadow since berserk mode combos is their big weapon. Ideally if your a shadow you would wait until the opponent uses their burst before you enter berserk anyway and they will use burst sooner or later if you keep hurting them. Even if they burst immediately during berserk mode it doesn't end right away and your still a big threat that can throw out Ex specials, OMC, and supers in quick succession during the duration. Not to mention getting 100 meter as a shadow is typically faster then waiting for the burst gauge to fill up.

Adachi already getting tier placement based on a a few screenshots and a vague description of his play-style? I don't even think we should even rate Rise and Ken yet either.

Yeah Naoto should be much higher she isn't low-mid in 1.1 ultimax

Shadows in 1.1 seem to be more different then inferior/superior. Some characters will benefit more with shadows then others though and maybe for certain matchups as well. So far seen constant arcade footage of S. Narukami, S. Yosuke, S. Chie, S. Kanji, S. Mitsuru, and some S. Naoto. Advantage - 2k health buff - Meter gain increase on hit/being hit - Meter carries over between rounds - berserk mode (100 meter, easy to cancel into and can convert into big damage that can kill non-awakened opponents in 1.1 even at .8 damage ratio) - Awakening Supers at anytime if you have the 50 meter. Neutral +/- - old auto combo used Disadvantage - .8 damage ratio - No bursts (regular, gold, OMB) - No Awakening Mode (means so sudden extra 50 SP/150 meter cap or defense buff for the remaining health once you past the health threshold in neutral) If you played KoF or even SF enough that you know how to take full advantage of proper meter management then you will get the most payoff with shadows. Otherwise you should stick with the more stable regular that guarantees you a burst and awakening mode crutch.

Siliconera hands on of P4AU, specifically talking about Rise and Ken within this build. http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/11/persona-4-arena-ultimax-hands-rise-ken/

So Heat Riser and Fear/Silence status affliction confirmed via Atom Smasher/Evil Smile/Foolish Whisper? Makes sense considering how his fight was handled, but since Elizabeth is another fighter that loves to inflict status debuffs and seeing how she turned out can be worrying if he ends up too gimmicky with it.

Yeah that was a subtle way to say "This is the main character! Worship him! Also the rest of the fighters are here too.." Can't complain though since Narukami maxed out his expression stat clearly.

Rise is probably more popular then Fuuka was considering the criteria they said to determine playable characters are canon availability and popularity. Would also indirectly promote that dance game too.

I'm guessing that super was Vorpal Blade or Atom Smasher which could be a full-screen super.

Can't wait to stomp on some bitches and dumbasses with Adachi now.

Narukami and Aigis both have remixes of existing songs for their themes though so not a denial just from that. Remixed New World Fool is a possibility. Not to mention there are at least two versions of Reach Out To The Truth (not counting Narukami version) and Mass Destruction existing too in the game. Also the possibility of regular Adachi having an original theme like nearly every playable character and Long Way (his dungeon) for the possible shadow form Adachi is still within the realm of possibility. Kind of odd how New World Fool was singled out though and wasn't part of that other 12 music bundle.

Yeah had a feeling Ken would be popular with the ladies with his recent...growth. His unorthodox extended spear + dog companion playstyle looks really fun like S.Lab Bull and Junpei baseball mechanics.

Yeah I see part of Sho's face in the top part. Not gonna put too much hope on the boxart suddenly revealing something surprising though. Then again why are they slowly teasing it? So far it's 25% revealed.

Ah didn't knew Mist/Fog was the shadow mirror theme since I haven't seen any shadow mirror matches in general yet. Yeah the fact A New World Fool is absent from the game still and was omitted from the DLC list gives me reasonable assumption that it's being saved for Adachi although I would have thought Long Way would be his shadow theme considering the pattern of P4 character shadows using their dungeon (if they have one) as their theme. I can see regular Adachi getting a remix of New World Fool similar with how Narukami/Aigis got remixes of Reach/Cry respectively. Although I can see him getting the regular version too similar with how Liz got a non remix theme.

Ugh...You sly devil. I'm probably gonna end up buying the music DLC. The selection is too great to pass up since several of my favorites tracks including Burn my Dread, Heaven, and Pursuing my True Self are present so hope not disgustingly overpriced. Sucks that Mist/Fog (that track gets you pumped) isn't present since they might as well go all out unless it's already included in the game. I wonder if the opponent can hear your DLC music selection if they don't have it? Edit: New Navigators would be nice too since this game is technically a sequel.

"HOMERUN!" text should be changed to "GRANDSLAM!" (Maybe some altered aesthetics and/or gameplay benefits as well for performing that feat?) if Junpei hits a Home Run happens while all the bases are loaded just for the sake of being more accurate since Junpei is all about that baseball motif. A successful Grand Slam guarantees 4 runs for the batter at plate and the three runners on the bases. Just for those of you unfamiliar with Baseball jargon.

Sweet Adachi back! Assuming he is playable (Would be stupid if they teased him at the end and he wasn't -_-...he isn't like Rise.. he can actually fight) so here are some quick predications Story wise: Adachi would have the "potential" like the other P3/P4 cast to wander during the sudden Dark Hour happening (he technically has a persona) so it would make sense that he left the suddenly deserted jail. I heavily doubt he is the mastermind of this whole thing considering he was a pawn in the end. I doubt he is even as bad as before. He seemed to turn a new leaf ever since he went to jail especially in the P4G specific scenes. He is probably Anti-Hero material now. His arcana would be the Hunger/Lust. Gameplay wise: His persona Magatsu-Izanagi looks similar to Narukami Izanagi, but that is it. His Persona is chaotic while Izanagi is about order so I can see some heavy damage or speed potential with him. I can see status inflicting alignments like Fear/Silence/Paralysis with his tools. Adachi himself would most likely use his pistol again, but of course would use it differently compared to Naoto. He would probably have less health compared to Narukami, but the same amount of Persona cards. JYB will probably still voice Adachi in the dub despite voicing Yu as well if you seen the P4 Anime. He makes his Adachi voice sound much more sinister (Compare it to his Izaya) while Yu sounds more righteous (compare it to his Ichigo).

Lets not count our chickens before they hatch. Expect further character balance changes in the near future since Sho is not even in this build yet.

http://www.otakustudy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Aigis-1024x543.jpg Christ last time I saw Narukami in that much agony was eating Yukiko's boxed lunch. Would be hype if Aigis had that new move.

Junpei just wants to get to the Koshien so let him bash random highschool students, weirdly dressed people, and a bear with his bat so he can acquire a charismatic glow needed to win the championship.

So is Narukami in this alliteration gonna be less Oki based to separate from Chie and more about mixups? Raging Lion B seems to be gimped as well :/