Is Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 appropriate for children?

# Persona 3 Parent Guide Persona 3 is rated Mature for strong violence, language, and moderate sexual content, making it unsuitable for children. The game involves demon battles, occasional blood, and mature themes including death and psychological horror. It's best reserved for teenagers 17 and older.

What age is Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 suitable for?

Our verdict for Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

RPG

Released

2006

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PlayStation 2

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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