I have to admit, you tricked me. I scrolled down clicky to see if Brendude would have any meltdowns. I then later read the review. Good, but I can't really comment about it since I've never played any Persona (Or Shin Megami Tensei for that matter), so I have to get people's criteria regarding this game.
The true score will cause meltdown in Brendude's body anyway :P
I like the social aspect you mentioned, though. Colour me interested!