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We know there’s a lot of you Persona fans out there, so we have a treat for you: We have the “game concept” document for Persona 2: Eternal Punishment!
This comes from a CD in our archives labeled “Persona 2: Eternal Punishment Supplemental Materials,” which we believe was sent to game reviewers. This document explains what Persona is and how the game works. Based on the language used here, like “proposed title,” we think this was actually the original pitch document they wrote to get Eternal Punishment published in the United States!
Today’s Sponsor
Today’s sponsor is Digital Eclipse, creator of “interactive documentaries” like Atari 50 and The Making of Karateka. We also share a building with them, and eat their snacks!
They’ve offered to DOUBLE every dollar put toward our goal this year, up to $1,000! As I write this we’re still pretty far from our goal, so if you’ve been waiting to give this year, this would be a really great time.
We love this item because it shows how Atlus thought the Persona series was unique. Its distinguishing features, they say, are “its use of dark themes and the occult,” and that it takes place in a relatable modern-day setting. Sounds right!
We uploaded this CD to the Internet Archive back in 2017, but we don’t think anyone has noticed this interesting document until now! You can download the full CD to the Internet Archive if you want to explore the document and view some super-high-res Persona 2 artwork.
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If you’re a patron, today you can check out a vintage commercial for Mutant League action figures, from the collection of series creator Mike Mendheim!