'Persona 5' PS4 Share Feature Won't Work for a Good Reason
Every time a new game comes out, some players try to steer clear of social media in order to avoid spoilers, saving them from the frustration of knowing how the game ends or looks like before they even finish. Atlus realizes this, and thus enforces something they have done for "Persona 5" as early as its Japan release.
Speaking with Polygon, Atlus shares that the PlayStation 4 (PS4) Share feature is going to be disabled, preventing screenshots of video uploads revealing the gameplay. This is due to the fact that "Persona 5" is a story-based title, and every scene leaks a portion of it.
"This being a Japanese title with solely a single-playthrough story means Japan is very wary about it," a representative explains. "Sharing is currently blocked through the native PS4 UI."
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In a way, this decision of the developer makes a lot of sense. It definitely advocates a spoiler-free experience for all players, and was definitely something that worked as western fans have very little information about the title despite being introduced in Japan in September 2016.
As far as knowing if the game is going to be worth it, several reviews have revealed that it is definitely something to watch out for when it hits western stores. IGN gives it a well-deserved 9.7 out of 10, declaring it as the new gold standard for Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs). With a riveting storyline combined with an enjoyable turn-based battle scheme set in a wider environment, it has outperformed even its predecessors.
It can be recalled game creator Katsura Hashino has shared in a Toco Toco episode how he and his team conceptualized the game. It was formatted from modern interests, and so it will have an experience that is not out of date and is extremely relatable.
It will only be a matter of days as "Persona 5" arrives worldwide on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 on April 4, 2017.
