Persona 5 Royal

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 461 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 61 out of 461

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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.
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95

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
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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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