"When I played Persona 4, that exact feeling came back": Atlus' JRPG served as massive inspiration for one hot new indie farming sim

GamesJRPGPersonaPersona 4"When I played Persona 4, that exact feeling came back": Atlus' JRPG served as massive inspiration for one hot new indie farming simWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesJRPGPersonaPersona 4"When I played Persona 4, that exact feeling came back": Atlus' JRPG served as massive inspiration for one hot new indie farming simWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: RainyGames) SunnySide is the newest genre-blending melting pot that boils farming, crafting, dungeon-crawling, cooking, creature-battling, and romance into one game package, but it took heavy inspiration from Persona 4. Looking at SunnySide’sSteampage, it almost seems like one of those games that promises to throw everything and the kitchen sink into the code, only to never leave the theoretical space of Kickstarter. Think Persona meets Harvest Moon meets Lake meets The Sims' interior designing, and you’ve just about scratched all the systems on offer. But despite its lofty goals, the game eventually came toPClast month, with a PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release planned for the future. SunnySide Official Steam Launch Trailer - YouTubeWatch On SunnySide Official Steam Launch Trailer - YouTube SunnySide Official Steam Launch Trailer - YouTube Speaking toAutomaton, creator of the game’s concept, Siavash Shahlaei, AKA Rainy, explained that “the original idea for SunnySide came from trying to achieve the atmosphere from a game that inspired me as a kid.” That game was Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland, which was the first time Shahlaei “just stopped and appreciated the scenery and ambient sounds” in a game. When Shahlaei later played Persona 4, “that exact feeling came back, and with SunnySide, I really wanted to capture the same small Japanese town vibe that Persona 4 gave me.” Atlus' JRPG series about high schoolers turned demon-slayers didn’t just inspire the game’s overall atmosphere, though, Persona 4 also happened to inspire SunnySIde’s approach to social systems. “I looked to [Fruits Basket] and Persona for guidance on how to build interesting characters and how to develop them in unpredictable ways,” studio co-president and narrative director Sydney Stockdale explained. If the wait for an inevitable Persona 6 is slightly too long for you, then here’s your chance to romance (or just befriend) even more colorful characters in much the same way. For now, check outeverything we know about Atlus’ next game Metaphor ReFantazio. 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decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4 The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5 Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now” 1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now” 1 Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now” 2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 2 Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 3 Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 4 Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 5 Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”