Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

Set after Persona 4, the game brings characters from Persona 3 and Persona 4 together in the P-1 Climax, a supernatural fighting tournament involving an army of Shadows. This edition includes the original Persona 4 Arena story as well as the Ultimax story.

Combat is built around 2D one-on-one battles, with characters using their own attacks alongside Persona attacks. Players can extend combos, manage SP and Burst resources, and choose from distinct fighters, including Shadow versions. Auto-combos and tutorials offer an entry point, while more advanced play rewards practice.

Story episodes combine visual-novel dialogue and battles, often following different characters’ perspectives. The game also offers arcade and challenge modes, local and online multiplayer, and a Golden Arena mode with RPG-style progression.

Reviewers often enjoy seeing the Persona 3 and 4 casts interact and value the story as a continuation of those games. Many also praise the fast, expressive combat, distinctive character styles, and the mix of approachable auto-combos with room to learn more advanced play. Some find the original Arena story repetitive or slow, and several note that online opponents can be hard to find.