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Well, this is do or die (both literally and figuratively) as Shido knows who they are and was planning to tie up loose ends after the election. They don't care if they can eventually be recognized because if they fail they're dead, but if they succeed they have a lot of leverage to wriggle out of consequences.
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For all that I mock this game, the parts where the Thieves are setting up to drop a sick own on their marks are pretty cool.
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Nov 24, 2018 15:40
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Time to send Shido to the Cloud District, permanently.
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Nov 24, 2018 19:16
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The Best Song in the Game is coming up ladies and gents. This is where boss fights get real good.
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Nov 24, 2018 20:55
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Hmm. Is Shido a spiteful enough rear end that he'd set up a contingency to get murdered rather than embarrass himself?
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Nov 25, 2018 04:24
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Stroth posted:I'm pretty sure everyone that Ann has worked with has seen her backlit before. The creeping realization of anyone who has antagonized Ann on a modeling gig only to see that broadcast and realize that she's a Phantom Thief and the only reason she hasn't done something to them is because she can't be bothered to retaliate.
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Nov 25, 2018 06:02
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Meanwhile all the Kosei students are like "yes of course the weird intense kid is a Phantom Thief, why wouldn't he be".
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ddegenha posted:The creeping realization of anyone who has antagonized Ann on a modeling gig only to see that broadcast and realize that she's a Phantom Thief and the only reason she hasn't done something to them is because she can't be bothered to retaliate. Meanwhile Mika is so horribly pissed because the amateur can actually find time to play at superhero in between photoshoots. E: although it would explain how Ann keeps her figure
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I finally found that image I was looking for about what most of you seem to think of Akechi!
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I think someone posted that a few pages back, actually.
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Part 172: 12/8: The Return Of The Phantom Thieves Music: Desire   What did they mean when they said “nobody has died”!? Could they have installed a new leader just to threaten us and Shido!?    Excuse me…     BUHHHH OOPS How’re you gonna get out of this one, dipshit? Yes, but… um…  Perhaps this Phantom Thief tricked us with his bizarre powers! Nope! You’re just all idiots! Maybe he just made us think he had died… Who made those documents…? Who was there at the scene of the suicide!?  PLEASE UNDERSTAND   And what about Akechi!? Where did that useless brat go!?    Isshiki you magnificent bastard I READ YOUR BOOK      This isn’t the time for games! Um, I really don’t know what you’re speaking of… Oh, but that reminds me… I received a calling card from the Phantom Thieves… but everything from then on is a blur…  No… Could I have done something wrong…!?Ahahahaha, okay, Sae might not be so bad after all. This almost makes up for all the emotional abuse.     Did the Phantom Thieves get to her…?  What have I done…?  Even so, how did he escape from the station…? It doesn’t matter! We must catch him! We can’t let this get out! Not only was the suicide announcement false, but he got away on top of that! One of the detectives runs away.  Why me…? Check the documents you created. You may remember something once you look at them. …But even if you can’t recall, all responsibility for his escape rests squarely on your shoulders. I thought they didn’t know how we escaped? He just said that! I’m sorry, I honestly don’t know what’s going on here… You’re the last person to talk to that phantom thief! You have to clean up your boss’s mess! If you’re going to resent someone, resent your dead director!   That doesn’t matter! Your actions have made a mockery of the police force! You’re going to pay for this, I promise! …Very well.     Search the place.   Where are the Phantom Thieves?  Oh, you mean those guys they’ve been talking about on TV? Agent Leader slams the counter. Don’t play dumb with me. This is obstruction of business, you know. ...We’ve investigated this thoroughly. Is this the only way you do things?  Sure took you a while to puzzle that one out, Einstein. The attic is one room! Maybe you can help your friend back there determine if they’re hiding in the coffee beans while you’re at it.  If you’re not a customer, I’m gonna have to ask you to leave.   Justice isn’t on your side. Sorry, Sojiro. We probably should have told you to beat feet or something before we sent that message out, huh. Music: Disquiet  It is nothing more than a wicked terrorist act, aimed at obstructing the elections. What we need now is a powerful, unyielding leader. I am willing to risk my life to fight them.   I hear what Shido-san is saying, but is it true? I speak now to those who call themselves Phantom Thieves. Your actions are gravely serious crimes. You are rebelling against the laws of this country and unnecessarily causing alarm among its citizens. I call on you to surrender yourselves at once and apologize to the people of this proud nation.   But don’t you think that Shido looks like a criminal too? I don’t know what to believe anymore… I hope they catch them soon…   “Apologize”? Quite the funny joke.  Who is the real criminal here?Really makes you think.  The Phantom Thieves embark.  Note: the loving portraits are blocking view of the crowd, oops. Our calling card has had a tremendous effect.  I’m real proud of that one!  All they’re doin’ is makin’ noise though…  Seriously. They should just go home and sleep…Yeah, the people shouldn’t care about us at all. That seems totally in line with what we want.  Even after what happened, not many people want to see Shido have a change of heart… What we’re about to do is just, right…?   That’s right. Have we ever acted outside of the scope of justice?Except for that one time? Nope. You have a point. Music: Sunset Bridge  Way off in the corner, Ohya is visible.   This has me excited as well. *snicker* That boy really keeps the news rolling in. She doesn’t notice we’re here… right? That keen journalist nose is a force to be reckoned with.  Oh, good. Mishima’s here. ...Not even sure if that’s sarcasm.    I guarantee it. Aww, sweet.   There may not be many of them, but we have to cherish our fans. Let’s go change Shido’s heart! The Phantom Thieves nod.      Aww, I wish I’d gone straight home! I could’ve seen it in person in Shibuya that way!     I knew they were up to no good the moment that stuff came up. I bet they’re just a bunch of scumbags. Ohhh, I see. That’s scary!   *slamming fists on desk* WHERE. IS. LALA. Music: Life Will Change  No gauntlet or obstacles to fight through this time. Let’s just head straight to Shido.   Music: Desire    ...Not that it matters. If you have a complaint, I’m willing to listen.  What did you do to Akechi!? He… He was your own son! Hmph, I had a feeling it was something like that. He reminded me too much of that woman. I also have an idea as to why he approached me. He was trying to trap me, was he not? He was sharp, but in the end he was just a kid. I controlled him merely by offering praise. I intended to dispose of him as soon as I became prime minister.Ha, Akechi’s getting dragged from beyond the grave.  What!?   His destroying himself saved me quite a bit of effort though.  How could you…!?  You stole my mom’s research… and took her life!  Everything you’ve done has been for your own selfish gains! You even killed my father…! I will never forgive you!  I only require that the foolish entrust themselves to their superiors. I shall guide them. The hell makes you think you’re so much better than everyone else!? You never would have been able to make it this far without Akechi’s help! He only appeared because of the expectations God held for me. Oh man, this is rich. gently caress this motherfucker, seriously. Moreover, it was thanks to me that Akechi was able to properly use his power to begin with.  How selfish! You were unable to win by honest means, so you used foul tricks to ascend the political ladder!  A cruel person like you has no right to stand leading the citizens of this country. You’re nothing but a criminal who rose above others by climbing a staircase of sin. The life of a nation as opposed to those of a few sacrifices… There can be no comparison. The ignorant masses only care about their own personal happiness. I am merely granting that for them.  I can’t believe you look down on everyone else so harshly… I’d never accept a leader who makes a teenager murder people! You say it’s for the country, but I bet it’s all for yourself. Nobody would wish for something like that! Nobody?  Everyone denies the value of hard work these days. Instead, they seek to effortlessly gain wealth. That is why I must reestablish this mighty country. One that does not waver… One that others bow to. Mighty, my rear end! That’s just a crooked country made by a crook! We cannot let you do this. You are a disgrace to Japan. Hence, we will take your deranged heart.  However… considering the loss of Akechi, it would be a waste to kill those who are actually capable. I will allow you to choose between life or death one last time. Devote your power to my social reform. I will give you anything you want, be it wealth or status.  “Do you mean it…?” What a stupid loving answer, I love it. There’s no way we’d follow you! No matter how many times you ask, our answer’s not gonna change! Shido Intro (Look, you should really just watch this, this is a really hard scene to describe) Music: Blood of Villain       Suddenly, crowds of sycophants fill the room out of nowhere.   There’s tons of them…!    The podium rises...      Then, new layers of floor start protruding from the walls?  Yusuke loving Superman jumps up and motions for the others to follow him.  And everyone does follow, jumping about seventy-five feet straight up.      I know that the lion is made out of people that he’s literally using as stepping stones to victory and it’s all horrifying and everything, but there’s a hell of a lot of prominent butt visible on that thing and it’s all I can see.     And the fight begins.
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And he rode to war astride a lion made of rear end.
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 Something wrong, Phantom Thieves? You came here expecting to fight a madman, and instead you found... a god!?
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drat Shido's shadow oozes style. (Also oozes ooze because he's slimy). Here comes a really good boss. By the way, they learned from Persona 4. You don't need to delay Shadow Shido until the last possible day, you still get to play the remaining days normally after this. Lala is somewhere buying a bottle of really good booze and putting Maaku's name on it, for when he's 18. E: Hobgoblin2099 posted:
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Omobono posted:Lala is somewhere buying a bottle of really good booze and putting Maaku's name on it, for when he's 18. Legal drinking age in Japan is 20.
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megane posted:And he rode to war astride a lion made of rear end. Trying to make a "Lions led by Donkeys" joke here.
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Dec 1, 2018 18:55
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And now everyone who knows Shido's VAs can start praising Zeon.
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GuyUpNorth posted:And now everyone who knows Shido's VAs can start praising Zeon. In both dubs as well.
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This is where everything... clicked for me. The encouraging words from the Confidants you've maxed. The lyrical version of Life Will Change. It all felt right.
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Dec 1, 2018 20:34
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Sojiro rocks.  Arist posted:*slamming fists on desk* WHERE. IS. LALA.
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Arist posted:
Butt Stallion says hello.
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This is oddly satisfying. Just imagining him freaking the gently caress out because "Oh poo poo they're going to make me feel bad about all the bad stuff I did, oh gently caress oh gently caress"
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Dec 1, 2018 22:12
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This game has so many missteps to it but when it works, it really works.
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Night10194 posted:This game has so many missteps to it but when it works, it really works. 
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GunnerJ posted:This is oddly satisfying. Just imagining him freaking the gently caress out because "Oh poo poo they're going to make me feel bad about all the bad stuff I did, oh gently caress oh gently caress" I mean, it's pretty horrifying when you think about it. Your enemies are literally crawling around in your brain and rewriting your personality. You've watched several of your friends and allies lose themselves to the same process, so you know what's going to happen to you; they're going to force you to betray everything you've worked for on national TV, at which point you'll get thrown in jail or die. And there's nothing you can do about it but wait. It'd be a psychological horror movie except we're on the other side of things.
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NOW THE ONLY PERSON ALLOWED TO GO TO THE CLOUD DISTRICT...WILL BE ME!!!! The Shido fight is awesome and just gets even better.
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GuyUpNorth posted:And now everyone who knows Shido's VAs can start praising Zeon. Was surprised it took so long for someone to make that joke. His helmet should give it away immediately, but in case somebody is too young to get it: Shido, he is a CHAR. Expanding on a previous cultural note posted, the right eye of the Daruma figurine making up the top half of this treasure room modeled on the Hall of Representatives in the Japanese Diet filled in when Shido was ascending, which is something you're supposed to do when you complete the goal you made when you filled in the left eye of the doll, symbolizing the completion of Shido's goal to become Prime Minister of Japan and all that. Now all the Phantom Thieves have to do is stop him. Anyway, great boss fight coming up now, with one of the best tracks in this game.
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And now we behold the zenith of the crippling illness known as Butts Disease. I look forward to Shadow Shido literally pulling bullshit attacks out of his rear end(es).
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If this were 20 years ago, it'd be 1998 and Persona back then would have let adults like Tora be a party member.  Arist posted:
GhostStalker posted:Was surprised it took so long for someone to make that joke. His helmet should give it away immediately, but in case somebody is too young to get it: Shido, he is a CHAR. Considering how the boss looks, I think you mean Shido is going Full Frontal on us. 
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I may still think Shido is a fairly underwhelming villain, especially for the 'big villain', but this scene really manages to sell him as 'final boss' material.
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amigolupus posted:Considering how the boss looks, I think you mean Shido is going Full Frontal on us. Well, aren't they pretty much the same thing? Besides, Char is the more readily recognizable name, and not just for the meme factor. Big boss dude with a white helmet? That's a Char clone. GhostStalker fucked around with this message at 11:46 on Dec 2, 2018 |
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Shido is the best boss fight in the game and one of the best in the entire series and I will fight anyone who disagrees. 
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Tora being like 'Man I wish I was young enough to get in there and punch this guy myself' further cements him as the best social link.
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Why can't you just shoot the guy and all his cronies? Yea, there will be a pile of dead bodies, but it would be tiny to the amount of people they've killed already.
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You mean Shido? Good luck in: a) getting a gun b) getting close enough to use the gun c) getting all the cronies
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Arist posted:
Man, Akechi just can't catch a break can he? Even Shido managed to play him like a drat fiddle.
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Night10194 posted:Tora being like 'Man I wish I was young enough to get in there and punch this guy myself' further cements him as the best social link. Part of why the "Ageswap" AU is so popular on Tumblr (with the adult Confidants as thieves, and the kids adults - Sojiro taking Joker's role, and Tora is among the crew)
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MechanicalTomPetty posted:Man, Akechi just can't catch a break can he? Even Shido managed to play him like a drat fiddle. Yeah, it's kind of the down side of your evil plan involving giving your enemy everything he wants.
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megane posted:I mean, it's pretty horrifying when you think about it. Your enemies are literally crawling around in your brain and rewriting your personality. You've watched several of your friends and allies lose themselves to the same process, so you know what's going to happen to you; they're going to force you to betray everything you've worked for on national TV, at which point you'll get thrown in jail or die. And there's nothing you can do about it but wait. And all the while the people doing it to you are doing this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGp9P6QvMjY on every big screen in Japan.
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