The reception of Persona 3 was mainly positive; critics enjoyed its social elements, while some found its combat and environments repetitive. Persona 3 FES epilogue was said to give narrative closure to the original game, although it was criticized for not featuring the simulation aspect of Persona 3. An abridged PlayStation Portable version, Persona 3 Portable, was released in Japan in November 2009, in North America in July 2010, and in Europe in April 2011. This version added the ability to play as a female protagonist, new story elements and music, and a new interface. Portable was also released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2023. Two fighting games that continue the story of SEES, Persona 4 Arena and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, were released in the early 2010s. Persona 3 has also seen other related media released, including a rhythm game, multiple soundtrack albums, musical concerts, radio dramas, a manga, an anime series, and an episodic animated film series.
