Persona 5 Royal

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 461 Ratings

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  1. FP1997
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    P5R is a miracle -- rated M for masterwork. No story has ever carried my imagination farther than P5R; no other video game has ever reached such high emotional peaks or such deep psychological depths. P5R makes video games feel alive again, and it makes me feel alive again. The ultimate narrative experience, P5R sustains exhilaration for over 100 hrs, asking you to simply take your time asP5R is a miracle -- rated M for masterwork. No story has ever carried my imagination farther than P5R; no other video game has ever reached such high emotional peaks or such deep psychological depths. P5R makes video games feel alive again, and it makes me feel alive again. The ultimate narrative experience, P5R sustains exhilaration for over 100 hrs, asking you to simply take your time as you develop a beautiful friendship with the Phantom Thieves and learn more about yourself, in the end, wondering how a video game could take your heart. To quote my friend who bought me the game: "I have a feeling you're going to really like this game."… Expand
  2. Nickon
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I wasn't even interested in this game as it looked too japanese for me (despite I love Japan!). I got some recommendations to try it out. This was a great decision. The story is something amazing. I couldn't stop playing, because I wanted to find out what happens next! If you are scared of this game being too anime-ish, give it a try for 2-3 hours - you won't regret!
  3. nep321
    Apr 9, 2023
    7
    Overall a great game with good characters, fun battles and interesting palaces to explore. However, 83 hours into the game, I made a choice that resulted in a "bad" ending. And there's no way to go back and try again, as it marks your save slot as completed. Very disappointing. The game had a LOT of padding and filler content that probably added a good 40 hours for nothing. Too much dialogOverall a great game with good characters, fun battles and interesting palaces to explore. However, 83 hours into the game, I made a choice that resulted in a "bad" ending. And there's no way to go back and try again, as it marks your save slot as completed. Very disappointing. The game had a LOT of padding and filler content that probably added a good 40 hours for nothing. Too much dialog and too long for its own good.… Expand
  4. VSLazer360
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    I do not like anime, it comes from a culture that is not my own and this culture has its own tropes that come with most of its fiction that I cannot identify with or enjoy. I also do not like JRPGs, they lean heavily on aspects of anime that I don't enjoy and often introduce worlds, characters, complicated gameplay systems, and insanely long run times that I can't get on board with. WithI do not like anime, it comes from a culture that is not my own and this culture has its own tropes that come with most of its fiction that I cannot identify with or enjoy. I also do not like JRPGs, they lean heavily on aspects of anime that I don't enjoy and often introduce worlds, characters, complicated gameplay systems, and insanely long run times that I can't get on board with. With all that in mind, Persona 5 Royal is one of my favorite games of all time. The game is crammed with style and incredible storytelling, alongside ever lovable characters, fantastic multi-layered gameplay, and one of the best soundtracks to ever grace a video game. All of these aspects combined makes Persona 5 Royal the best JRPG and one of the best video games ever made. Even if it doesn't look up your alley give this game a fair try, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  5. hk300
    May 1, 2023
    7
    Great story, great game and appreciated the elements royal adds to the base game. Runs great on pc and ps5 although I am disappointed that playstation owners have essentially had to buy the base game, royal on ps4 and then royal on ps5.
  6. DizzyWinfield
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Words can scarcely describe how much I love Persona 5 Royal. I played it at launch on PS4 and it made me love video games. It has some flaws, but it’s by far the best experience I’ve ever had with a video game. The story is unforgettable, the gameplay is complex and fun, the visuals and music are satisfying and stylish, the characters are well-acted and dynamic. It’s a nearly perfectWords can scarcely describe how much I love Persona 5 Royal. I played it at launch on PS4 and it made me love video games. It has some flaws, but it’s by far the best experience I’ve ever had with a video game. The story is unforgettable, the gameplay is complex and fun, the visuals and music are satisfying and stylish, the characters are well-acted and dynamic. It’s a nearly perfect package, and this PC version in the definitive way to play.… Expand
  7. Zapiii
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made, a visual masterclass. Interesting characters and a gripping story backed up by fabulous JRPG gameplay.
  8. barbagodx
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    It's 100 hours of keeping your schedule better in the game than in real life.
  9. BigJerm220
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Rated M for Masterpiece....................................................
  10. jackspade152
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing. I finished this Game on ps4 and loved every minute of it. Now that is on pc, I'm playing it on steam deck and it is pure bliss. Simply the finest game I've ever played. Super stylish and an amazing story. Must buy.
  11. Godskrieg
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Absolute god of recent JRPGs.
    If you like turn based combat, it doesn't get better then Persona.
    A game that does everything as well as it could have, from music, to gameplay and aesthetic.
    Sets a standard for other developers to try and reach, though they will fail and we will keep waiting for Persona 6 on PC.
  12. SPARKisnumber1
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game made much better on PC, it’s an impressive port on any standard of one of the greatest games of all time.
  13. grady2k12
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    I'm getting a solid 60 fps on the Steam Deck for this amazing game! Awesome port!
  14. IsagiPuzzle
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    A lot can be a matter of opinion, such as whether the story is personally engaging or not.

    However, Persona 5 Royal is Peaksona of the turn-based JRPG genre. The weakness formula is perfected and enriched with game mechanics that complement the basic gameplay. The graphical presentation is stylish and aesthetic instead of realistic, something that will make the game age better as the    A lot can be a matter of opinion, such as whether the story is personally engaging or not.

    However, Persona 5 Royal is Peaksona of the turn-based JRPG genre. The weakness formula is perfected and enriched with game mechanics that complement the basic gameplay.

    The graphical presentation is stylish and aesthetic instead of realistic, something that will make the game age better as the technology advances.

    The soundtrack is full of personality, ranging from smooth jazz you'd want to listen while studying, to rocking guitars.

    And as I said, whether the game is too long, too short or how much better or worse is compared to the other Persona games can be up to long-winded debates. However, what is not disputable is how Persona 5 Royal is that, unlike to what Square-Enix wants us to believe, turn-based combat can still be fun and engaging!    … Expand
  15. Trix122
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    100+ h of main story , good gameplay and progression, good music, excellent game for weebs and coomers.
  16. barbone3
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Honestly, it's amazing how I can finally play it again on PC! It is exactly as I remembered it!
    What's most impressive is that after all these years i'm still rating this a 11/10.
  17. enterfusion
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    [No-Spoiler]
    Persona 5 Royal is an fantastic mix of a round based JRPG with monster catch mechanics like Pokemon and a socialising game with a amazing story and a very good plot. The combat system is very sophisticated. You have the typical Pokemon like elements and weaknesses, etc but if you hit an enemy weakness you get an "1 More" and you can attack twice. This 1 more can be passed on    [No-Spoiler]
    Persona 5 Royal is an fantastic mix of a round based JRPG with monster catch mechanics like Pokemon and a socialising game with a amazing story and a very good plot. The combat system is very sophisticated. You have the typical Pokemon like elements and weaknesses, etc but if you hit an enemy weakness you get an "1 More" and you can attack twice. This 1 more can be passed on to another teammate with a "Baiton Pass" and the damage ascends, so you can make very tactical and good damage-chainattacks. Then you have technical damage, like an burning enemy deals more damage if you hit him with wind attacks. Its wonderful and complex. If you hit down all enemys (because you hit everyone with the weakness or technical) you can use a finisher "all out attack" to deal massive and stylish damage. This is only a fraction of the combat system Persona Games and Shin Megami Tensei Games have. If you like good stories and Pokemon in Chernobyl, this game is a must have!

    One of my favorite games of all time!    … Expand
  18. OrwellWasRight
    Feb 19, 2023
    5
    Highly overrated game.
    This game is full of filler and meaningless dialogues that drag on for hours. The palaces and the stories that come with them are nice and are the highlight of the game. Unfortunately this is only a small part of the game. It mostly consists of boring social activities and forging friendships with corny characters. The dialogues drag on forever and rarely contain    Highly overrated game.
    This game is full of filler and meaningless dialogues that drag on for hours. The palaces and the stories that come with them are nice and are the highlight of the game. Unfortunately this is only a small part of the game. It mostly consists of boring social activities and forging friendships with corny characters. The dialogues drag on forever and rarely contain anything worth your time. It's just way too many dialogues and not enough actual gameplay.Also this game doesn't respect your time at all and is way too long for it's own good. The pacing of this game is just a massive mess and drags down anything good that comes with this game.    … Expand
  19. MLGANDREWPLAYS
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    People have been waiting for a long time for this game to get on other platforms. I really liked this game. There's a lot that you can enjoy from this game. To the characters, the setting, and the themes it gives to the player. With extra content like the DLC, the achievements, and the in game award system. You are bound to play this game until completion. It has stole my heart and changedPeople have been waiting for a long time for this game to get on other platforms. I really liked this game. There's a lot that you can enjoy from this game. To the characters, the setting, and the themes it gives to the player. With extra content like the DLC, the achievements, and the in game award system. You are bound to play this game until completion. It has stole my heart and changed my mind by playing.… Expand
  20. Harshcri
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is the best game with music and gameplay and animation. I love pancakes… Expand
  21. IggySSBU
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. Great visuals, great characters, great soundtrack, great story, great gameplay. Truly nothing wrong with this game. The characters are all written great and have realistic goals and aspirations, they all have realistic reactions and emotions. The story is outstanding and has incredible twists and turns. My favorite video game of all time.
  22. lextrack
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    The best JRPG I've ever played, and it's an excellent port for PC.
    I'm so happy to play this game on Game Pass.
  23. Harmony0708
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Genuinely an amazing game through and through. I've encountered no errors or bugs so far, and even running everything on max settings I still manage to stay at a solid 120fps without dropping any lower than 100. Beautiful graphics and high quality sound. Despite what some say, it does infact go higher than 1920x1080 graphics.
  24. KingFei
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Es mi juego favorito. Ya va a hacer dos años desde que lo jugué por primera vez en mi PS4. Pero ahora que lo conseguí gracias al PC GamePass, estoy maravillado por el apartado gráfico, el juego se ve hermoso y perfecto a la máxima resolución. Los demás apartados persisten igual se increíbles que en su versión de PS4 y poderlo streamearlo en Twitch cómodamente y poder subir la parte RoyalEs mi juego favorito. Ya va a hacer dos años desde que lo jugué por primera vez en mi PS4. Pero ahora que lo conseguí gracias al PC GamePass, estoy maravillado por el apartado gráfico, el juego se ve hermoso y perfecto a la máxima resolución. Los demás apartados persisten igual se increíbles que en su versión de PS4 y poderlo streamearlo en Twitch cómodamente y poder subir la parte Royal del juego sin tener que comprar una capturadora externa. Destacó también su excelente banda sonora la cual es brillante. El único punto negativo que le veo es que si juego en la red me da error cada dos por tres pero si no me conecto no pasa pero bueno sigue siendo un buen juego que si tienes mucho tiempo libre lo recomiendo mucho porque que es muy enganchante y largo.… Expand
  25. Krounder
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Among other things that I have a great day and I will be at the shipping cost to you
  26. beliatcho
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    I'm very happy to have the game on Game Pass.
    That made me give her a chance.
  27. pmasterfunk
    Dec 22, 2022
    7
    I've already reviewed Persona 5 for PS3, and I admittedly found it somewhat frustrating. I really want to like it, being a big fan of P3 and P4, but whenever I look at my P5 box, I just feel mild exasperation.

    Cue GamePass and P5 Royal. By most accounts it's a better game than vanilla P5. And, I have to admit, one of the things that annoyed me about the original (at least on PS3) were    I've already reviewed Persona 5 for PS3, and I admittedly found it somewhat frustrating. I really want to like it, being a big fan of P3 and P4, but whenever I look at my P5 box, I just feel mild exasperation.

    Cue GamePass and P5 Royal. By most accounts it's a better game than vanilla P5. And, I have to admit, one of the things that annoyed me about the original (at least on PS3) were the load times. They weren't that bad, but they were everywhere.

    Between rooms.
    Walking up a set of stairs.
    Exiting the classroom.
    And the ones after battles annoyed me most.

    Thankfully the PC version - even the Xbox One S version - blows through these loading screens almost instantly. How much faster? Well, my good readers, I've painstakingly compared between versions how fast I could get to the part of the game where choosing daily activities becomes available, and here are the results

    P5 PS3: 100 minutes
    P5R PC/Xbox One S: 75 minutes

    Yes, that's right, 25 minutes of loading times removed for the intro. It's probably less noticeable on a regular playthrough, which would take about 4 hours to get this far, but over the course of a 100 hour game it will make a huge difference.

    But ultimately, Persona 5 Royal is just, I dunno, more Persona 5, and it still annoys me.

    The first 4-5 hours encapsulate pretty well all the stuff I dislike about the game. Morgana is incredibly annoying and condescending. On top of re-explaining some of the stuff we already saw in the intro scene, he's mostly set up as an exposition dispenser, and everytime he opens his mouth it's a bad case of "explaining it makes it worse". There must be 20 fights early on where Morgana explains all sorts of mundane mechanics. "Use special skills to hit your enemy's weak points", "Enemies are weaker when they're downed", "Your fake gun works here because reasons". I know how a knife works, the pointy bit goes stab-stab. In case you couldn't understand these very basic video game mechanics, after Morgana explains them to you a popup window will reiterate everything post fight. Come on, Atlus.

    I still find the raw amount of dialog frustrating. Conversations take much too long to get to the point. If a character is present during a cutscene, that person will talk, even if they don't have anything useful to add. I don't need 12 paragraphs of discussion to decide we're going into a palace, I just want someone to say "are we going into a palace?", so I can answer and move on with my life. And the chatter just never stops, even outside of conversations or cutscenes. Post-fight quips, tips while exploring, warnings while sneaking around enemies, excitement when there's a chest in the room, in the middle of a fight. Please, just be quiet for a few minutes. Aren't thieves supposed to be discrete?

    How about that new stuff? The grappling hook sounds cool, but it seems like a solution to a problem that didn't exist. The mild inconvenience of going up a set of stairs wasn't magically solved by using a grappling hook, Elon. I always find myself irritated when my imagination goes "hey, a grappling hook would be really useful right now" in a place where it can't be used. The palaces were good without it in the original anyway. **** appearances were clearly added in post, and these scenes feel kinda weird compared to all the other interactions. Maruki's inclusion feels a bit better, but how rapidly his Confidant rank goes up early on is a bit off. I think the guns are better, but still poorly balanced. I don't know why we need Jose or the Thieves' Den. Mementos still sucks.

    Still, it's hard to not look at Royal as the definitive version of the game. I have had some mild performance issues with it, which is pretty strange for a PS3 era game. I mean, I'm running Death Stranding on max steadily over 50 FPS, but this goes down to 30 in crowded areas? It's not a game breaking thing, and I don't mind the game running at 30 FPS anyway - I'm going to get hate for this, but some animations in this game look bad at 60 FPS - but these performance issues seem to be a fairly common issue on the Steam Forums. If I could make vanilla load on my PS3 as fast as it does on PC, or get RPCS3 to work decently, I wouldn't bother even considering Royal's existence.

    If you love Persona 5 and want the best version possible, PC is probably it, though I don't think it's worth more money than any other version of it. If you weren't sold on vanilla, Royal is not going to change your mind.    … Expand
  28. huydank
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Runs perfectly on prior systems. now runs even better on pc. Amazing game with an emotionally powerful story
  29. SolRacRG
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games I had played, and a personal favorite due to his stunning visuals, epic music, and captivating story. Truly, a masterpiece.
  30. Tiger3210
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    I just love this game like everything is borderline perfect I only played this for the first 3 weeks after it came out and really enjoyed it all the way through. Without going into spoilers I really like the last palace and the antagonist because he is a really relatable character that will surely make you question some of the things you've done until then.
  31. Melavin3
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    It's persona 5 royal but on pc with 120 fps. It's great obviously. I love persona 5, and it's just as good on pc. The story, characters, visual style and music all hold up extremely well on pc. I just love this game to death. 10/10
  32. archangel1
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    no words needed It was the best. It was so much fun for 100 hours. Music, battles, fun, and story are all there.
  33. Palex534
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    The story is exciting and although sometimes it can be a bit heavy to read so much if the eventong is not in your language. The game tells you absolutely everything without leaving anything to the imagination or script gaps. The RPG part seems very complete to me but with some things that could be improved. And the combat and the creation system of "pokemons" is very interesting and complete.
  34. Dashboy
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Had a great time playing this! Memorable beginning through end. Highly recommend.
  35. Harry2P
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece, an unforgettable experience, an adventure

    It takes a whole 140 hours to finish the game with the side activities, main story, palaces and stuff but it is all worth it. Probably the best 150 hours of your life

    Game gets really good after Sae's palace and onward, Sae, Shido and Maruki's palace are easily the top 3 palaces

    The main story is very engaging and can have you to be emotionally attached to the characters
    it even starts off very well with Kamoshida's arc

    10/10
    easily one of the best games I've ever played    … Expand
  36. Lynrev
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    The 90+ hours i spent on this game were all worth it like every minutes are worth it , there is so much incredible things in this game that i think it's more relevant to point the single thing that isn't good in my opinion : the dates , like the romantic ones, if you play the game as an adult you can either date a minor and so it's erk or you can date an adult but since your character is aThe 90+ hours i spent on this game were all worth it like every minutes are worth it , there is so much incredible things in this game that i think it's more relevant to point the single thing that isn't good in my opinion : the dates , like the romantic ones, if you play the game as an adult you can either date a minor and so it's erk or you can date an adult but since your character is a minor you make the character you like the erk one , it's a lose/lose situation and it's kind of weird whennyou think about it but still it's THE only low of this game even with that it's the best game i've player in a long time… Expand
  37. Koustav04
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    This game is a must-play for every JRPG fan. Probably one of the top 10 RPGs ever made.
  38. ySallazar
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    P5 was excelent already, but PS5 it's a masterpiece.
    Gameplay, mechanics improved,the new resources and the goddamn music how fits perfectly.
    it easily my fav J-RPG and the one bests of the gerenation.
  39. Lolman2026
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is the best Persona game. Although Persona 4 and PersonaQ and Q2 are all great games, this one has to be the best. It is Spectacular and might even be better than Elden Ring, released earlier this year.
  40. Mermaidness
    Jan 10, 2023
    9
    Mais uma obra prima da atlus, a mecânica base da saga shin megami tensei já é cativante por si só, mas a escolha de narrativa de Persona 5 foi espetacular. Sendo possível criar um apego maior pelos personagens da história. Mas essas melhorias que chegaram no Royal foram magníficas, inclusive a adição dos novos personagens me deixou muito feliz e o novo mapa está enorme e cheio de coisasMais uma obra prima da atlus, a mecânica base da saga shin megami tensei já é cativante por si só, mas a escolha de narrativa de Persona 5 foi espetacular. Sendo possível criar um apego maior pelos personagens da história. Mas essas melhorias que chegaram no Royal foram magníficas, inclusive a adição dos novos personagens me deixou muito feliz e o novo mapa está enorme e cheio de coisas novas para fazer. A inclusão dos novos "minigames" tanto que melhoram status ou te fornecem moedas no thieves den são bem divertidos e dá pra passar algumas horas relaxando. A adição de cutscenes sociais deixou a narrativa bem mais fluída quando se trata de passar tempo com os confidants. Em questão de jogabilidade eu percebi uma melhora muito significativa além do gancho e das áreas secretas adicionadas nós palácios percebi que o Mementos está bem menos monótono com a expansão das dungeons, adição da loja de flores e selos (por mais que já fosse gerado aleatoriamente não tinha muito o que ser feito além principalmente porque as dungeons eram pequenas). A mudança das armas de tiro fez MUITO mais sentido em relação as explicações do metaverso e melhorou a utilidade geral das armas na gameplay de combate. Falando em combate, o Velvet Room está muito mais legal com as opções de batalha, é possível treinar suas táticas de combate e analisar qual a melhor formação em troca de algumas recompensas bem úteis. Outra coisa que me agradou bastante foi a Morgana não ser mais insuportável, a noite se tornou mais aproveitável tendo algumas atividades extras para fazer até quando não dá pra sair da cafeteria. Em relação as fusões achei divertido, passei muitas horas tentando chegar a fusões específicas. É simplesmente um jogo completo e divertido onde sempre há o que fazer, mesmo quando você não quer seguir a história no momento, da pra se divertir de outra forma completamente diferente. Pontos negativos: Se Persona 5 base era um 8,5 o Royal é um 9,5 pelo simples motivo da Atlus continuar não traduzindo os jogos para PT-BR. Simplesmente um dos locais que mais consome seu produto. Quando a tradução chegar reavaliarei a qualidade narrativa com a tradução.… Expand
  41. Pokemonchase2
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Best turn-based Rpg mechanics I have come across, the gun mechanic is great, weaknesses knocking over enemies makes stronger typed attacks actually feel good to hit. story is great.
  42. CrushLiry
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    Steam bought it for the first time, the previous PS4 game time was 200h, P5 was the first in the world, and P5R was a god!
  43. Livxe
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Hat leider im Gamepass Skalierungsprobleme. Bei wem die Grafik verspixelt ist einfach in den Windows Anzeigeoptionen Skalierung auf 100% stellen. Ansonsten läuft alles Fehlerfrei
  44. TheOldestOak
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    The best JRPG ever made bar none. (Except, perhaps, Yakuza Like a Dragon)

    I highly recommend it to anyone!
  45. The_Darkest
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best JRPGs I've ever played, the soundtrack alone is nice

    I love it
  46. Trocs
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    No words, you must play it! It's insanely good! Plot, characters, gameplay mechanics, ost...
  47. Pixx01
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    I'd give it a 10, but holy Mementos is so bad, and the fact that you HAVE to do it for your confidants, as well as the main story towards the end, makes me subtract 1 star, simply for that boring abomination.
  48. saltyfairyish
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    fresh parkour with cyberpunk style beauty. rare good game of the rusty pc game market.
  49. corndogglover
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    A must play for any fan of RPGs, I didnt like Jrpgs before playing this but since ive played all of the other persona games. honest to god amazing
  50. UpsetSpinach
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    It might be the best JRPG ever.
    But I do think Kasumi could have more love, at least, a Chrismas date like all other female character. And also Sae san.
  51. sarilarinsulo
    Aug 10, 2023
    6
    Çok overrated oyun. Birkaç tane palace ve persona füzyonlama dışında hiçbir keyif alamadım oyundan. Karakterleri ve hikayesi çok sıkıcı, bi Maruki var birde Iwai o kadar gerisi çer çöp.
  52. Max552
    Dec 31, 2022
    0
    Can't say I was a fan. Played and found it too easy and quite boring. I really don't see the fuss about these games.
  53. Quaker191
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    As a console gamer I have played this before and I don't mind playing it for the third time on the PC version. The gameplay is excellent and the music is super awesome. The new characters looks super fantastic and yeah everything else is perfection. If only Atlus would of put the option to romance Yusuke Kitagawa and it would of been golden. It's definitely a must play and highly andAs a console gamer I have played this before and I don't mind playing it for the third time on the PC version. The gameplay is excellent and the music is super awesome. The new characters looks super fantastic and yeah everything else is perfection. If only Atlus would of put the option to romance Yusuke Kitagawa and it would of been golden. It's definitely a must play and highly and strongly recommend this game!… Expand
  54. Gemmamyk
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    Have been waiting for it since the original release back in 2016/2017 since I never had a PS4.
    Didn't want to use emulators nor watch much of the playthroughs.
    So happy I can finally officially play it and it's really meeting all of my expectations.
  55. JohnExiv
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Hier wurde alles richtig gemacht. Persona 5 ist mein erstes Jrpg. Ich kann gar nicht mehr aufhören :-)
  56. Lewysi_
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    Persona 5 royal is best JRPG this game is my life 10/10 joker >3 ty game pass
  57. LightProtector
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    A masterful port of a masterpiece. High refresh rate, 4K textures and more made an incredible game even more incredible. Persona fans can finally Persona even better than before.
  58. Ratingss
    Jan 5, 2023
    0
    Literally just an interactive anime, not even edgy and dark like SMT, the game part is just a pathetic casual turned based game that might as well have been done over 20 years ago
  59. Wooker
    Oct 24, 2022
    9
    This was spectacular.
  60. shin777
    Oct 29, 2022
    0
    Some slutter and three crashes on 13 hours of gameplay thanks to denuvo...., thanks for make the game worse for people that buy the game.
  61. RicardoDavid
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    I just lost 5 hours of gameplay because no autosave feature. What stupid design choice is that?
  62. arthur123456789
    Jan 25, 2023
    1
    Jogo muito ruim, um dos piores que eu já joguei, história não e muito boa, e o resto só vai piorando
  63. KrillerBomb
    Dec 19, 2022
    0
    The game has great music and story but a huge amount of unnecessary and insurmountable grinding that really kills the pacing and causes me to stop playing.
  64. lonewolf3264
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    As a video game it hits all the right spots, 1. Fun to play (extremely). 2. Good gameplay (best battle system of any RPG I have played, acquiring and capturing of so many new personas, even fusing of Personas, epic system of levelling up via battles and through personal growth / learning in day to day life and through bonds with other characters 3. Good story (Epic story) 4. EngagingAs a video game it hits all the right spots, 1. Fun to play (extremely). 2. Good gameplay (best battle system of any RPG I have played, acquiring and capturing of so many new personas, even fusing of Personas, epic system of levelling up via battles and through personal growth / learning in day to day life and through bonds with other characters 3. Good story (Epic story) 4. Engaging (takes you out of this world.. you won't want to leave and you won't want it to end) 5. interesting characters (you will be smitten) 6. Good graphics (like playing an anime.. especially on pc) 7. Good sound/music (outstanding sound track, voice acting and effects) 8. Emotional involvement (will play with your emotions and heart strings like a puppet.. and you will love it). You will play for many, many, many hours but you still won't want it to end. When it finally does end you will feel sad but you will also be left with wonderful memories.. and a yearning to return to play through again, and again etc..… Expand
  65. GTromp
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    One of the most unique experiences I've had from any kind of game. This was my first game from the franchise, but I finished it with a save file of 100+ hours poured into it. Definitely a game I will never forget. Great compelling story and absolutely amazing characters. I played with the Japanese voice over but I only heard good things about the English one if anyone's worried. And as aOne of the most unique experiences I've had from any kind of game. This was my first game from the franchise, but I finished it with a save file of 100+ hours poured into it. Definitely a game I will never forget. Great compelling story and absolutely amazing characters. I played with the Japanese voice over but I only heard good things about the English one if anyone's worried. And as a big bonus, the soundtrack of this game is insanely good, 100+ hours played, and not even once got tired of the music.… Expand
  66. Velsharoon
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best RPGs I have ever played. The story, characters, music, and gameplay are all amazing in my opinion.
  67. NASGrou
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    Best anime game in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  68. V1cThor
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    The soundtrack, the gameplay, the story, the characters, every single thing about this game for me is so incredibly well done it has to be in my top 3 best games ever made at the very least. Truely a masterpiece that makes me extremely hyped for the next installment in this series, hoping for a new soundtrack that i can listen to for hours without end.
  69. XeroxGab
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Simplemente Perfecto una gran obra que deben probar me encanta se volvió uno de mis juegos favoritos ☺️.
  70. Rebeca0106
    Jan 15, 2023
    7
    Persona 5 Royal is a fantastic game overall, but it is also a sign of decline for both Shin Megami Tensei and the Persona series.
  71. Zartul
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece, engaging characters, a carefully crafted social system, an excellent story and a unique art style, trully one of the best JRPGs I have ever played.
  72. Daien
    Jul 14, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For the first time, the game was rated zero because of a boss.The Kunikazu Okumura I can't win. I've been stuck for two hours. I've run out of **** you planner.… Expand
  73. tofupandacosmic
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    Atlus continues to deliver excellence with the mainline Persona series. Juggling the life of a high school student in Japan (getting good grades, spending time with friends, doing part-time jobs) along with solving the mysteries and horrors that plague the modern world is as exciting, fun, interesting, and heartbreaking as it has always been in the Persona series. The upgraded anime-likeAtlus continues to deliver excellence with the mainline Persona series. Juggling the life of a high school student in Japan (getting good grades, spending time with friends, doing part-time jobs) along with solving the mysteries and horrors that plague the modern world is as exciting, fun, interesting, and heartbreaking as it has always been in the Persona series. The upgraded anime-like artstyle gives this entry some extra style and flair. Due to the excellent writing, I looked forward to spending time with all of the characters in this game, and progressing further in the story. This is quite simply one of the greatest games ever made. It is a masterpiece.… Expand
  74. TheHambro
    Jan 21, 2023
    9
    I played Persona 5 when it released years back not knowing anything about the series. I loved it then, and I still love it now. It’s just a damn good game. Gameplay, character building, story, and the incredible soundtrack. Top notch. Plus, you get a little bit more content with Royal. What’s not to love? If you like JRPGs, then look no further.
  75. Gaudy
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    De lo mejorcito del JRPG. Largo, extenso, con una buena historia y un mejor guión. Los personajes pese a ser cliches tienen mucho carisma y te incita a saber mas de ellos y a querer empatizar. Yo le hice sobre 70 horas hasta el final. Es muy rejugable e invita a sacarte todos los finales y mejorar las relaciones. No necesita potencia grafica y va muy fluido con una gráfica pequeña. LaDe lo mejorcito del JRPG. Largo, extenso, con una buena historia y un mejor guión. Los personajes pese a ser cliches tienen mucho carisma y te incita a saber mas de ellos y a querer empatizar. Yo le hice sobre 70 horas hasta el final. Es muy rejugable e invita a sacarte todos los finales y mejorar las relaciones. No necesita potencia grafica y va muy fluido con una gráfica pequeña. La música podría mejorar en algunos momentos pero hay otros en los que es épica. Un indispensable del JRPG.… Expand
  76. andrew9
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    masterpiece .
  77. ziyddwh
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    The heart-touching JRPG comes back, and it is better than ever.

    Pros
    + Satisfied additional battle function (baton pass, gun, negotiate)
    + Truly captivating story and turning points
    + Really deep relationship between characters
    + Great Music

    Cons
    - Some repetitive activities
    - Semester breaks seem to lack activity
    - Atlus will have a hard time creating better Persona games
  78. Renaigse
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    Вообще не фанат jrpg, но данная игра мне зашла, и она могла зайти еще больше, если бы не одно маленькое "но", а именно доп. контент самого рояля, который МОЖНО открыть, если знать как это сделать) Тебе нужно прокачать отношалки с определенными персами, а я, уж так вышло ,в своем прохождении уделял внимание другим персам, ибо не знал, что нужно плотно заняться тем же психологом, к примеру,Вообще не фанат jrpg, но данная игра мне зашла, и она могла зайти еще больше, если бы не одно маленькое "но", а именно доп. контент самого рояля, который МОЖНО открыть, если знать как это сделать) Тебе нужно прокачать отношалки с определенными персами, а я, уж так вышло ,в своем прохождении уделял внимание другим персам, ибо не знал, что нужно плотно заняться тем же психологом, к примеру, а узнать ты это в самой игре никак не можешь, и как результат - контент на 20+- часов я пропустил.
    А так, из минусов основной игры, ток затянутость, при чем ой ой ой какая затянутость, 100 ч +- у вас уйдет, ну и немного японской кринжи кнш, но это не критично.
    Боевка мне зашла, сюжет, в целом, тоже, активности в перерывах крайне разнообразны, свой след во мне игра определенно оставила.    … Expand
  79. otakumhgamer
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    this game is a masterpiece
    the graphics are stylishly unique
    geniuse turn based combat
    game mechanics are geniuse
    characters are very lovable
    story is very deep and metaphorical
    this game is a redemption
  80. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    A fking masterpiece. Peak gaming and immersive storytelling.

    To be frank the gameplay and rpg depth is good at best, lets say a 7/10. But the storytelling, the slice of life immersive sim is so beyond anything else I've seen it's an ez 10/10 for me. This was my first persona so I cant w8 to play p4 which is the best persona according to many. Also the soundtrack is excellent. Cant    A fking masterpiece. Peak gaming and immersive storytelling.

    To be frank the gameplay and rpg depth is good at best, lets say a 7/10. But the storytelling, the slice of life immersive sim is so beyond anything else I've seen it's an ez 10/10 for me. This was my first persona so I cant w8 to play p4 which is the best persona according to many. Also the soundtrack is excellent. Cant listen to anything else for like a month. Kawakami is best waifu no contesterino.    … Expand
  81. apokalipto
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  82. eefeef
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    The beginning of this game is fantastic. I'm pretty sure you can take any JRPG and beat the first half of Persona 5. However, the second half's banality and unappealing bosses are a definite downside.
  83. Mene0
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game, from start to finish. Superb visuals, soundtrack, story and turn based gameplay. A few complaints like how the confidant system takes too long and some of them are almost useless, and the story taking too much time sometimes, aren't enough to eclipse this absolute gem of a game. You should definitely play this if given the chance.
  84. AgentLvi
    Jun 18, 2023
    8
    Great game. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
  85. Xkkhaled
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    This is the best game i have ever tried everything is perfect- the ost the gameplay the story the overall experience - and i love how characters develop with the story and act differently in different situations And persona 5 is a game i never forgot and still love and want more of even after a whole year
    And even if you don’t like this type of games you should definitely try persona 5    This is the best game i have ever tried everything is perfect- the ost the gameplay the story the overall experience - and i love how characters develop with the story and act differently in different situations And persona 5 is a game i never forgot and still love and want more of even after a whole year
    And even if you don’t like this type of games you should definitely try persona 5 royal cuz this game is really good    … Expand
  86. ArcZ7
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    P5R is absolute gem of a game. Fantastic story, great graphics, unique and memorably characters. Game play is really solid and for a turn based jrpg feels really satisfying which is hard to achieve. This is one of those games that will be remembered in years to come and its unique art style will make it easily re playable in the future.

    The only downside from making this a 10/10 game    P5R is absolute gem of a game. Fantastic story, great graphics, unique and memorably characters. Game play is really solid and for a turn based jrpg feels really satisfying which is hard to achieve. This is one of those games that will be remembered in years to come and its unique art style will make it easily re playable in the future.

    The only downside from making this a 10/10 game is that after spending 100hrs in the game the combat can become bit repetitive once you figure out how to handle specific enemies and fusion system is hard to keep track of and would really need some QoL features in future installments of this series.    … Expand
  87. loyalHunterX
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    one of the best JRPG out there, good story good cast and good gameplay, highly recommend
  88. cercisyusuf
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    this is best jrpg game ever story, music, graphic style, art and characters everything is perfect for a rpg
  89. thehoang123
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    Good game for sure but i got a lot of problems with performance. Devuno should be burned.
  90. kinsang
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
    ภาพและเกมเพลย์ถือว่าอัพเกรดขึ้นมาจากภาคก่อนได้อย่างน่าชื่นชม โครงเรื่องก็วางมาได้น่าสนใจ แต่กลับดำเนินเรื่องได้ไม่ดี ทั้งที่มีของเล่นเยอะกว่าภาคก่อน แต่กลับยิ่งเล่นยิ่งน่าเบื่อซะงั้นภาพและเกมเพลย์ถือว่าอัพเกรดขึ้นมาจากภาคก่อนได้อย่างน่าชื่นชม โครงเรื่องก็วางมาได้น่าสนใจ แต่กลับดำเนินเรื่องได้ไม่ดี ทั้งที่มีของเล่นเยอะกว่าภาคก่อน แต่กลับยิ่งเล่นยิ่งน่าเบื่อซะงั้น
  91. Paradov
    Feb 5, 2023
    8
    The game is fantastic.
    The soundtrack is amazing, the story is very good, and the combat is fun. But the game could end like 15 ago, its too long.
  92. Ovejomaru
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    One of the best JRPGs I've ever played, the art is gorgeous and very well crafted, the soundtrack really fits any scenario that the game puts you through, the storyline really keeps you engaged through your playtime, and all of those things combined make you feel like you are part of that world, makes you root for the phantom thieves and the ideals they represent, and it fulfills theOne of the best JRPGs I've ever played, the art is gorgeous and very well crafted, the soundtrack really fits any scenario that the game puts you through, the storyline really keeps you engaged through your playtime, and all of those things combined make you feel like you are part of that world, makes you root for the phantom thieves and the ideals they represent, and it fulfills the ultimate goal that is not only steal the hearts of the "rotten adults" but also to steal your own.
    The only reason why I'm not giving this game a perfect score, it's because you can have a harem (as expected in a date SIM) that includes a 30yr old alcoholic woman, your very hawt school teacher, a goth doctor that sells you drugs no questions asked ... but not a boy, not even Ryuji which you basically say you love at one point.    … Expand
  93. Chillaoi
    Jan 13, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Eu não era muito fã de RPG por turno mas Persona 5 foi o jogo que me mostrou o quão divertido este estilo de jogo pode ser.
  94. KomaKuga
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    This game is magical, manages to make JRPGs enjoyable to the wildest haters of the genre. It's incredibly addicting even while replaying it. AMAZING
  95. paulnguyen06
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Very impressive game. I must say it is a brilliant combination of fighting and normal life game-play. PS5Y is a very good game I think. You can literally looks at the game society from many ways. From the crime themselves, the teenagers and the adults in that society. Normally, you would get bored when playing a game too long and companion with a small amount of NPC but the characters inVery impressive game. I must say it is a brilliant combination of fighting and normal life game-play. PS5Y is a very good game I think. You can literally looks at the game society from many ways. From the crime themselves, the teenagers and the adults in that society. Normally, you would get bored when playing a game too long and companion with a small amount of NPC but the characters in this game was developed really well. They have their own stories, their life, their problems, their childlike sides, their teenage enthusiasm.... Overall, I think this game is worth a try for everyone, for the old and the young.… Expand
  96. Garsupial
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece and in Spanish in its most complete version. One of the best JRPG now on PC. Great huge adventure in every way, which will give us many hours.
  97. AuroraSkyBlue1
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    The only bad thing about P5R is that it ends, and even then the ending is truly glorious.
    It is a must play for all gamers even to just to try it out, it truly deserves that much praise.
    Thank you, Atlus.
  98. PanchaMiguela
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is better on the mechanics part of things than the previous ones and finally designed actual dungeons (although Mementos exists but at least they are short enough), I definitely think the game could have benefitted from doing changes to the story, a more serious tone because of the themes and making Akechi go in a different direction than psychopath #2 would have been more interesting, it feels more like superheroes story than the social critic the authors intended to do, I think only the last part of Mementos, Maruki's Palace, and the intro before Kamoshida's Palace were the points were it had a better complexity than beating up bad game so he stops being bad. It is still good, don't get me wrong, it is just I think they settled for a far safer bet and a far safer game.… Expand
  99. Elfenlied2
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    One of my top 5 games of all time. From the well written characters, the addictive gameplay, and the killer soundtrack. I cannot emphasize how much it is worth your time.
  100. Akillz97
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    Best gaming experience ever in terms of game play to the background music everything was amazing. Really felt connected to the bonds created with the side characters. Did multiple play throughs and didn't get bored once
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  1. Ragequit.gr
    Dec 4, 2022
    90
    An original, quality jRPG that manages to refresh the genre.
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  2. Tech-Gaming
    Nov 9, 2022
    98
    Persona 5 Royal builds on the beloved 2017 role-playing game, with an experience that represents a new watermark for P-Studio. It's the rare reworking that truly justifies a second (or maybe even third) purchase.
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  3. Oyungezer
    Nov 3, 2022
    90
    Persona 5 Royal is a JRPG that I can recommend with my eyes closed, open, one open and one closed, in any way you can imagine. It's a solid starting point for getting into both the genre and the Persona series. Yes, it's a relatively long experience, but it definitely worth it. The fact that it comes with such a successful PC port also makes my recommendation process much easier.
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