Persona 5 Royal

 PC
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 461 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. grady2k12
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    I'm getting a solid 60 fps on the Steam Deck for this amazing game! Awesome port!
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. Trix122
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    100+ h of main story , good gameplay and progression, good music, excellent game for weebs and coomers.
  7. andrew9
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    masterpiece .
  8. 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!
  9. huydank
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Runs perfectly on prior systems. now runs even better on pc. Amazing game with an emotionally powerful story
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  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. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. BigJerm220
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Rated M for Masterpiece....................................................
  20. 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.
  21. JohnExiv
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Hier wurde alles richtig gemacht. Persona 5 ist mein erstes Jrpg. Ich kann gar nicht mehr aufhören :-)
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. Dashboy
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Had a great time playing this! Memorable beginning through end. Highly recommend.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Koustav04
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    This game is a must-play for every JRPG fan. Probably one of the top 10 RPGs ever made.
  29. loyalHunterX
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    one of the best JRPG out there, good story good cast and good gameplay, highly recommend
  30. cercisyusuf
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    this is best jrpg game ever story, music, graphic style, art and characters everything is perfect for a rpg
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Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

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