Persona 4 Arena

Persona 4 unlockables (system voice, navi.)

2012-08-10T13:28:00.002-07:00

System voice

Clear arcade mode to unlock system voice (clear as teddy to get teddy system voice etc.)
Clear arcade mode using every character to unlock round call voice as system voice

Navigator voice

Mitsuru : Clear challenge mode (any character)
Teddy : True ending for every character (Story mode)

Some pratical combo video for Kanji players

2012-08-09T20:55:00.000-07:00

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Persona 4 Arena network lag fixed (XBOX 360)

2012-08-09T20:34:00.002-07:00

There was an bug fix for network lag issues for XBOX360 version of Persona 4 Arena.
I tried out network play and things are so much better now.
Those of you waiting this bug to be fixed should pick up the game.

2012-08-05T04:53:00.001-07:00

Tougeki -Super Battle Opera- 2012 Persona 4 Arena

Qualifier matches deciding best 4

part 1

part 2

part 3

Persona 4 Arena System guide

2012-08-04T04:11:00.007-07:00

Most of the Information below is from http://w.livedoor.jp/p4u_matome/ (P4U wiki in Japanese).

Character health

Player enters awakening state at 35% health
(When player enters awakening state damage taken is reduced by 62.5% )

Char	Total health	Awakening	True health when entering awakening
Elizabeth	7500	2625	4200
Shadow Labrys	8000	2800	4480
Naoto	8000	2800	4480
Yosuke	8300	2905	4648
Yukiko	8500	2975	4760
Agis	9000	3150	5040
Teddy	9500	3325	5320
Mitsuru	9500	3325	5320
Yu	9500	3325	5320
Chie	9500	3325	5320
Labrys	9500	3325	5320
Akihiko	10000	3500	5600
Kanji	10500	3675	5880

Blue Health

Blue health recovers over time but when you are hit by opponent you will lose (blue health + attack damage) amount of health.

Blue health is accumulated by
1. Guard skills (there are no guard damage death in P4U)
2. About 5% of health is converted to blue health when furious action is used.
3. When super cancel is executed.

Awakening

When health is 35% or lower player enters awakening state

By entering awakening state
1. Maximum SP is increased to 150
2. +50 to current SP
3. Awakened SP skill can be used
4. Damage taken is reduced by 62.5%

Awakened state entered when player is in neutral state (player will not enter awakened state during combo)

Blue health does not count as real health so player will enter awakened state even when health + blue health is more than 35%. Even when player recovers from blue health awakened state will not be removed (tip: furious action can be used to enter awakened state even when health is more than 35%)

SP gauge

Starts at 0 and resets every round
Maximum is 100 for normal and 150 for awakening state
Gauge increases when attacking or attacked

Actions that uses SP gauge
1. Skill boost (25%)
2. SP and awakened skill (50%)
3. Guard cancel (50%)
4. One more cancel (50%)
5. Instant kill skill (100%)

After using SP gauge skills SP gauge increase rate is decreased

Auto combo

Easy combo just by pressing A button.
Can be branched to other skills.
SP increase rate is increased after 3rd hit.

P-Combo

Chain of normal button attacks (for example A->B->C)
Differ from character to character.

Cancel

Use skill right after normal moves.
Normal moves can be canceled in to furious action (B+D)

Super cancel

Use SP skill right after skill hit (Some of your health is converted to blue health)

One more cancel (A+B+C)

Use it when attack hits or guarded by opponent. It cancels attack motion and puts player into neutral position. Push stick forward to auto dash forward.

Just in time guard

Guard right before opponent hits you with attack.
Character will flash if done right.
Results in reduced recovery time, SP point, and reduced knock-back from the attack.

Recovery

Recovery is easy to do in Persona 4 Arena just keep pressing any of A,B,C,D to recovery as early as possible (both ground and air).

Quick escape (A+C)

Moves character forward with short invulnerable timing.
Vulnerable to throw.
1st frame and ending motion is vulnerable to enemy attacks and the attack counter hits.

Mini-Jump (↓+A+C)

Short jump forward.
Can be used even when electrocuted.
Jump attack and skill can be used.
Useful for avoiding throws.
There is landing delay but can be canceled.

Air turn (while airborne A+C)

Change direction facing while jumping.
Remember in Persona 4 Arena there are no automatic facing while airborne.

All-out attack (A+B)

1. It has guard point and cannot be blocked with lower guard.
2. Vulnerable when blocked.
3. Can be followed up with pressing A or B button (16 hits for fatal counter).
4. Press C or D button for finisher (C for airborne combo, D knocks opponent back and fatal countered opponent will be wall bounded)

Sweep attack (↓+A+B)

Knocks opponent to ground.

Furious action (B+D)

Every character has different action and usage.
For most characters when furious action hits or guarded can be super canceled into SP skills (Yousuke and Elizabeth cannot super cancel into SP skills).
Make sure to hit or at least make opponent guard this skill because there are huge set backs (5% of health converted to blue health, can be countered, cannot be one more canceled).

Throw (C+D)

Unblockable.
Throw can be escaped by pressing C+D

Burst (A+C+D)

Invulnerable skill that knocks opponent away.
Can only be used when BURST gauge is MAX.
Once used gauge resets to 0.
The gauge gradually recovers (about 70 seconds) and it also recovers by getting hit by or hitting opponent using certain skills.
Cannot be used when player's persona is not available (ex. Persona break)

There are three kinds of burst and they are listed below.

Reversal burst

When player is getting hit or guarding opponent's attack.
Cannot be used against throw and SP skills.
When used airborne vulnerable to attacks until landing.

Max burst

Burst used when player is in neutral state.
Only 2/3 of burst gauge is used and recovery time is shorter than other bursts.
Use it when opponent attack is expected.

One more burst

Burst in middle of player's combo.
Opponent will be airborne and he will not be able to recover, making follow up combo possible and player's next attack will do 1.08 damage.

! marks

Marks that appear when player is attacked by certain skills.
1. Throw : Red ! mark
2. Unblockable attack : Red !! mark
3. Mid attack : Blue ! mark
4. Low attack : Green ! mark
5. Unblockable airborne : Yellow ! mark

For unblockable attack mark, mark come up opponent's head before the attack actually comes out. For counter throw ! mark doesn't appear.

Counter hit

When hit by opponent during a skill animation or right after.
Player will receive increased damage and recovery time.
Throw can be used as counter, opponent will be able to escape from it and receive more damage.

Fatal counter

Counter with certain skill.
Enter combo after fatal counter and every hit after will do counter hit.

Aliments

Every aliments except for Rage will be remove when player land a hit on opponent.

Poison : HP slowly decreases
Panic : Controls are reversed
Rage : Cannot block but your attack damage will be 120%
Shock : Cannot move (quick escape, and mini jump is possible)
Charm : Opponent steals SP
Magic sealed : Unable to use player's persona

Frozen

Shake lever left right to recover.

Negative penalty

Keep distance from opponent for certain amount of time game will player 'NEGATIVE' sign, keep running away red face like mark will appear around the character and will receive 1.5 damage when attacked. Approach to opponent for certain amount of time to remove it.

Neutralize

When player's attack is overlapped. Hit point is removed from the attack and can be canceled. If attack is not canceled delay for the attack will remain.

Persona break

When player's persona card is reduced to 0 (there are 4 persona cards and reduced if player's persona is hit by opponent).
Player will not be able to use persona moves and burst for about 10 seconds.
There isn't any way to recover persona cards other than recovery after persona break.

2012-08-03T02:35:00.003-07:00

Below are some videos that I recorded

Persona 4 Arena opening and title screen (XBOX360)

Persona 4 Arena Yu vs. Elizabeth

Persona 4 Arena tutorial

2012-08-03T01:22:00.001-07:00

I'm currently working on Persona 4 Arena system guide.
In the mean time video tutorial posted by AtlusUSA might help.

Tutorial part 1

Tutorial part 2

Persona 4 Arena : Trophy list (PS3)

2012-08-02T00:59:00.000-07:00

Trophy	Description
Action! (Bronze)	You performed 100 Furious Actions in Arcade Mode or online.
All-Out Attack to the MAX! (Bronze)	You finished an All-Out Attack with a Fatal Counter in Arcade Mode or online.
Amazing, Sensei! (Bronze)	You've earned your first online victory! You've bear-ly scratched the surface.
BAM! (Bronze)	You used every character's Instant Kill move in Arcade Mode or online!
Belt Collector (Gold)	You completed Arcade Mode with all characters.
Black Belt (Silver)	You have reached Grade C in Ranked Matches.
C'est Magnifique! (Gold)	You completed Score Attack Mode with all characters.
Calm Down. (Bronze)	You suffered a Persona Break in Arcade Mode or online. It happens to everybody...
Champion! (Bronze)	You completed Arcade Mode with one character.
Combo Crazy (Gold)	You have completed all the Challenges! Funky Student would be proud.
Combo Master (Silver)	You have completed 300 Challenges.
Die for Me! (Bronze)	You performed 30 Fatal Counters in Arcade Mode or online.
Halfway There (Bronze)	You completed Stage 6 in Score Attack.
I am Thou... (Platinum)	You have mastered P4A.
I Learned a Few Moves (Bronze)	You have completed 150 Challenges.
I Mastered that One (Silver)	You have completed all of one character's Challenges!
Meat Dimension (Bronze)	You defeated an opponent in Arcade Mode or online before he Awakened! Now, that's a real challenge!
Null Physical (Bronze)	You performed 50 Instant Blocks in Arcade Mode or online.
One More! (Bronze)	You performed 20 One More Bursts in Arcade Mode or online.
Per...so......na...! (Bronze)	Have you burned your dread? Or reached out to the truth?
Perfect! (Bronze)	You had a perfect victory in Arcade Mode or online.
Persona Breaker (Bronze)	You created 10 Persona Breaks in Arcade Mode or online.
Replay Reviewer (Bronze)	You watched a Replay in the Theater. Are you as good as you remember?
School's Out (Bronze)	You've aced all the tests.
Serious Gamer (Silver)	You have reached Level 30 by playing online matches!
Speak with Your Fists! (Bronze)	You've battled against every character in online matches. You're a grizzly'd warrior now!
Stylish! (Bronze)	You performed 100 Auto Combos in Arcade Mode or online.
The Angel (Bronze)	Aigis' Story chapter has been told.
The Beast (Bronze)	Teddie's Story chapter has been told.
The Boxer (Bronze)	Akihiko's Story chapter has been told.
The Captain (Bronze)	Yosuke's Story chapter has been told.
The Carnivore (Bronze)	Chie's Story chapter has been told.
The Detective (Bronze)	Naoto's Story chapter has been told.
The Emperor (Bronze)	Kanji's Story chapter has been told.
The Kingpin (Bronze)	Yu's Story chapter has been told.
The Queen (Bronze)	Mitsuru's Story chapter has been told.
The Unconquerable (Bronze)	Yukiko's Story chapter has been told.
They Call Me... (Bronze)	You've created a Title for your online matches.
Time for the All-Out Attack! (Bronze)	You performed 100 All-Out Attacks in Arcade Mode or online.
Trained in Seclusion (Bronze)	You spent 30 minutes in Training in one sitting. Now take it to the streets!
Tres Bien! (Bronze)	You completed Score Attack Mode with one character.
Veteran (Bronze)	You have completed 100 online matches, win or lose. No bear puns here. Congrats.
Victory Cry (Bronze)	You won 30 Rounds in Arcade Mode or Online by using SP Skills or Awakened SP Skills.
Wild (Bronze)	You have used all the characters in Arcade Mode or Online. Variety is good for you!
You know the Midnight Channel? (Bronze)	Tuned In
You Should Leave Him Be... (Bronze)	You were afflicted with every ailment in Arcade Mode or online. Not even Mr. Edogawa can help you.

Persona 4 Arena : Achievement list (XBOX360)

2012-08-02T00:33:00.000-07:00

Achievement	Description
Action! (10)	You performed 100 Furious Actions in Arcade Mode or online.
All-Out Attack to the MAX! (10)	You finished an All-Out Attack with a Fatal Counter in Arcade Mode or online.
Amazing, Sensei! (20)	You've earned your first online victory! You've bear-ly scratched the surface.
BAM! (30)	You used every character's Instant Kill move in Arcade Mode or online!
Belt Collector (80)	You completed Arcade Mode with all characters.
Black Belt (40)	You have reached Grade C in Ranked Matches.
C'est Magnifique! (80)	You completed Score Attack Mode with all characters.
Calm Down. (10)	You suffered a Persona Break in Arcade Mode or online. It happens to everybody...
Champion! (10)	You completed Arcade Mode with one character.
Combo Crazy (80)	You have completed all the Challenges! Funky Student would be proud.
Combo Master (40)	You have completed 300 Challenges.
Die for Me! (10)	You performed 30 Fatal Counters in Arcade Mode or online.
Halfway There (20)	You completed Stage 6 in Score Attack.
I Learned a Few Moves (20)	You have completed 150 Challenges.
I Mastered that One (40)	You have completed all of one character's Challenges!
Meat Dimension (20)	You defeated an opponent in Arcade Mode or online before he Awakened! Now, that's a real challenge!
Null Physical (20)	You performed 50 Instant Blocks in Arcade Mode or online.
One More! (10)	You performed 20 One More Bursts in Arcade Mode or online.
Per...so......na...! (10)	Have you burned your dread? Or reached out to the truth?
Perfect! (10)	You had a perfect victory in Arcade Mode or online.
Persona Breaker (10)	You created 10 Persona Breaks in Arcade Mode or online.
Replay Reviewer (10)	You watched a Replay in the Theater. Are you as good as you remember?
School's Out (10)	You've aced all the tests.
Serious Gamer (40)	You have reached Level 30 by playing online matches!
Speak with Your Fists! (30)	You've battled against every character in online matches. You're a grizzly'd warrior now!
Stylish! (10)	You performed 100 Auto Combos in Arcade Mode or online.
The Angel (10)	Aigis' Story chapter has been told.
The Beast (10)	Teddie's Story chapter has been told.
The Boxer (10)	Akihiko's Story chapter has been told.
The Captain (10)	Yosuke's Story chapter has been told.
The Carnivore (10)	Chie's Story chapter has been told.
The Detective (10)	Naoto's Story chapter has been told.
The Emperor (10)	Kanji's Story chapter has been told.
The Kingpin (10)	Yu's Story chapter has been told.
The Queen (10)	Mitsuru's Story chapter has been told.
The Unconquerable (10)	Yukiko's Story chapter has been told.
They Call Me... (10)	You've created a Title for your online matches.
Time for the All-Out Attack! (10)	You performed 100 All-Out Attacks in Arcade Mode or online.
Trained in Seclusion (10)	You spent 30 minutes in Training in one sitting. Now take it to the streets!
Tres Bien! (30)	You completed Score Attack Mode with one character.
u003e You Should Leave Him Be... (10)	You were afflicted with every ailment in Arcade Mode or online. Not even Mr. Edogawa can help you.
Veteran (30)	You have completed 100 online matches, win or lose. No bear puns here. Congrats.
Victory Cry (20)	You won 30 Rounds in Arcade Mode or Online by using SP Skills or Awakened SP Skills.
Wild (10)	You have used all the characters in Arcade Mode or Online. Variety is good for you!
You know the Midnight Channel? (10)	Tuned In