"Persona 3" is a role-playing video game developed by Atlus and released in 2006. It is part of the Shin Megami Tensei series and follows a group of high school students who discover the ability to summon Personas, manifestations of their inner selves. The game features a unique blend of social simulation and dungeon crawling, where players balance daily life activities with battling creatures during a mysterious time known as the Dark Hour. The story centers around a protagonist who joins the SEES (Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad) to combat the Shadows that emerge during the Dark Hour. Players can build relationships with other characters, enhance their Personas, and explore various dungeons, including the enigmatic Tartarus. The game has received critical acclaim for its engaging narrative, character development, and innovative gameplay mechanics.