u/yunafromtemu

I have been listening to this song almost nonstop, I'm sure we all are lol. But listening today, I kind of realized something. I was disappointed by the remake having the tag "Revival" at first; I preferred "Rewind." But now, I'm switching sides.

I wouldn't say I've been *bored* by the Persona series in recent years, far from it. I think it would be better to say I've gotten used to it as a thing that exists in the world.

The first time I ever played a persona game was in high school. It was P4 on a ps2 emulator. I'm sure a lot of you could say the same. I was absolutely floored by it. Growing up, my favorite games were JRPGs, pokemon, and games with social simulation elements. The fact this game had all three, and they were well integrated together with gameplay, story, and characters that were fun *and* good... it was one of those moments in life where you're vibrating in your seat from the excitement that this thing exists; it is so finely tailored to your exact likes and preferences that you aren't convinced the designers didn't study your dreams while you slept and then just made the result. It was and still is the perfect game for me. But you know how it is; the years go by, you replay them over and over again, and it becomes another thing you like. That's not bad. It's just how it works.

This song punched right through my chest Mortal Kombat-style and dragged out that initial excited awe, that happy incredulity, that made 4 such a fun and emotional experience for me. I also played P4 at a time when I was experiencing isolation and depression for the first time, and it legitimately encouraged me to seek out friends and better my life. P4, despite perhaps being the least popular of the modern three, is the one that means the most to me.

The lyrics of this song are obviously kind of silly in spots, but i think that makes it endearing. That 2010s optimism of "we're gonna take on the world! We're gonna live life OUR way! We're NOT gonna be sad incels!" is burning strong.

So, I think "Revival" was the right call. That's been my experience so far, at least. What are your guys' thoughts?

Context

I am replaying XIII with MJB & GreenThumb2's Gameplay Tweaks and Hard Mode mod, and I am currently in the The Pulse Vestige - Ambulatory with Lightning and Sazh. I've just picked up a Power Wristband from a chest, which will give whoever equips it +20 Strength. Lightning currently has 30 Strength and Sazh has 24, both without equipping the wristband.

Question

Who would you guys give the wristband to? I'm not sure if it's smarter to buff the character with the stronger or weaker stat. Does it even matter? Would the damage output be the same either way? Any time I've ever played a JRPG, I always wonder which is more optimal. I'm sure it differs by title; every game has different mechanics, of course. But in general, which do you guys like to do more?