I'm currently trying to choose whether I get this or Tales of Arise first

Get this one! Did you play Persona or past SMT games?

Yes

Arise is pretty great but I felt Scarlet Nexus was better. 1 more sleep until SMTV arrives. Hype levels OFF THE CHARTS!

so happy for you! return here later and share the hype!

Honestly, this wasn't even on the radar for me. I don't have any play history with this series but the positive feedback was too hard to ignore. Just waiting on Amazon now. :)

Personally I am refusing to buy Tales until a massive price drop.  I won't support a game being grind heavy but magically the player can spend more money to level up characters.  Disgusting.  

I was going to wait to purchase this but I finished Sakuna in time and Scarlett Nexuss is boring me to tears so I will be playing this this weekend!

Tales of Arise has microtransactions?

My body is ready!