Here's a good fan page for the earlier Persona games.
http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/megaten/megaten4.htmFor those who don't think cyberpunk and fantasy mix, you can check out the preceeding page on that site - the bottom section dedicated to Soul Hackers.
http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/megaten/megaten3.htmCopied from that site's description of the plot:
"Taking place in the near future, you hack your way into a virtual reality world called Paradigm X. While it seems like your normal MMORPG, things get a bid wonky when you get creepy messages from an unknown source, threatening to steal your soul. Before you're sucked dry, you're saved by a fellow named Redman, who takes the form of various animals. For some reason, you have the souls of several other people trapped inside them. As you progress through the game, you're sent on several Native American-like vision quests, where you live the final moments of these trapped souls, most of whom were demon hunters before they were killed. Using the information you learn in taking on the roles of these people, you investigate the mysteries in the real world, and learn more about shady Algon Software Corporation, who created Paradigm X. It's sorta like that episode of the Simpsons where Homer eats the really spicy chili, except with the usual SMT theme of demonic programmers."
"One of the central bits of technology at the heart of Soul Hackers is the GUMP. Having nothing to do with Tom Hanks, GUMP stands for "Gun COMPuter ", and allows for both demon summoning and old fashioned shooting.
While your primary party is sparse, your investigation is aided by the Spookies, a group of hackers who are also none too pleased about the outbreak of demons on your fair island. Certain characters, from the first Devil Summoner, like Victor and his creepy maid, make a return as well."
Oh and your best friend, a girl named Hitomi, gets possessed by a relatively benevolent demon named Nemissa about 30 minutes into the game. Her personality shifts back and forth between Hitomi & Nemissa and it's quite amusing to watch.