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Persona 2: Innocent Sin

by Atlus

Released June 24, 1999 on PlayStation.

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About Persona 2: Innocent Sin

Persona 2: Innocent Sin is a Japanese role-playing video game developed and released by Atlus It is the second entry in the Persona series and acts as a sequel to the original Persona. The original version was not localized for western territories, but the PSP version was released in North America and Europe under the title Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin. Innocent Sin takes place in the fictional Sumaru City, focusing on a group of high school students from Seven Sisters High School. The main protagonist, Tatsuya Suou, and a group of friends must confront a villainous figure called the Joker, who is causing the spread of reality-warping rumors through the city. The group are aided in their quest by their Personas, personified aspects of their personalities. The gameplay features turn-based battle gameplay, where characters use their Personas in battle against demons, and a separate Rumor system, where rumors spread around the city can influence events in the characters' favor.

Release dates by platform

PlayStationJPJune 24, 1999 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score704 reviews
Player score7968 ratings on IGDB

Persona 2: Innocent Sin FAQ

When did Persona 2: Innocent Sin come out?

Persona 2: Innocent Sin was released on June 24, 1999 for PlayStation.

Is Persona 2: Innocent Sin on PlayStation 5?

No. Persona 2: Innocent Sin has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PlayStation.

Is Persona 2: Innocent Sin on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Persona 2: Innocent Sin has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PlayStation.

Is Persona 2: Innocent Sin on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Persona 2: Innocent Sin has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PlayStation.

Is Persona 2: Innocent Sin on PC?

No. Persona 2: Innocent Sin has not been announced for PC. It is available on PlayStation.

Who is making Persona 2: Innocent Sin?

Persona 2: Innocent Sin is developed by Atlus.

Is Persona 2: Innocent Sin multiplayer?

No. Persona 2: Innocent Sin is single player only.

Is Persona 2: Innocent Sin good?

Critics give Persona 2: Innocent Sin an average score of 70/100 across 4 reviews.

Persona series

40 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Megami Ibunroku Persona1996
  2. Persona 2: Innocent Sin1999
  3. Persona 2: Eternal Punishment2000
  4. Persona 3: The Night Before2006
  5. Persona 32006
  6. Megami Ibunroku Persona: Iku no Tou-hen2006
  7. Megami Tensei QIX: Persona 32007
  8. Persona 2 Tsumi: Lost Memories2007
  9. Aegis: The First Mission2007
  10. Persona 3 Em2007
  11. Persona Ain Soph2008
  12. Persona 3 Illust Puzzle2008
  13. Persona 3 Broken Shadow2008
  14. Persona 42008
  15. Persona 2 Batsu: Infinity Mask2008
  16. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona2009
  17. Persona 3 Social2010
  18. Persona 3 Escape2011
  19. Persona 4 Colors2011
  20. Persona 4 Arena2012
  21. Persona 2: Eternal Punishment2012
  22. Persona 4 Golden2012
  23. Persona 4: Golden - Solid Gold Premium Edition2012
  24. Persona 4: The Card Battle2012
  25. Persona 4 Arena Ultimax2013
  26. Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth2014
  27. Persona 4: Dancing All Night2015
  28. CR Persona 4 the Pachinko2016
  29. Persona 52016
  30. Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight2018
  31. Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight2018
  32. Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth2018
  33. Persona 5 Royal2019
  34. Persona 5 Strikers2020
  35. Persona 4: Golden Midnight Channel Edition2023
  36. Persona 5 Tactica2023
  37. Persona 3 Reload2024
  38. Persona5: The Phantom X2024
  39. Persona 4 Revival2027
  40. Persona 6TBA

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