Persona 5

 PlayStation 3
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5.8

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  1. JamesSteal
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Texture model, cutscene and audio quality are the same as PS4. Loading times are quick and I have not encountered any bugs or crashing. They did not skimp on last gen. Good writing and characters, plenty of activities to do. Combat is very stylish and responsive.
  2. FakeBOSSVC
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Tan bueno, tan genial y perfecto como la versión de PS4
    Solo que esta a 720P pero bueno, el juego iba a salir para esta plataforma de primeras a si que no se nota a penas
  3. sardaukar
    May 12, 2017
    10
    Amazingly crafted - great visuals, "flowy" visuals (you've never seen a game this stylish before!) great soundtrack, great story. It's even got the re-playability angle, and after ~100 hours to beat it the first time, you'll still want to go back to get to the bottom of the story with some of your confidants. A rare achievement in software, a stunning masterpiece.
  4. thehairyscreame
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
    As a person who does not care for anime turn based combat or rpgs, this is one of my favorite games of all time. the people giving bad reviews are people that realized that it came out on ps3 as well as ps4. this is 1:1 the same game with the ps3 start button coming up instead of the ps4 options button. that's the only difference between the two.
  5. ShunOugarden
    Mar 2, 2020
    9
    It's weird having more than 190 negatives scores but just 1 negative writing review. No, this game is good. Visual, music and story. it's one of the last game on PS3. i played lot of shin megami tensei, this one is very good. And about the difficultie, if you buy a messiah at lvl 90 (DLC) at the begining, it will be easier (you can use it even if you have a lower level than 90).
  6. Kraeth
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    A perfect sequel to the fantastic Persona 4 on PS2. Ten years in the making, and it shows. It looks crisp, cell-shady but still has that Persona-feel to it. The story takes you in right away; it's a lot less speechy than P4. The premise is still the same, however; you go to school, make friends and fight forces no-one else can. But the execution of every single aspect from dialogue toA perfect sequel to the fantastic Persona 4 on PS2. Ten years in the making, and it shows. It looks crisp, cell-shady but still has that Persona-feel to it. The story takes you in right away; it's a lot less speechy than P4. The premise is still the same, however; you go to school, make friends and fight forces no-one else can. But the execution of every single aspect from dialogue to daily activies to the pacing has been sharpened to their finest, leaving you wanting for more.

    I'm 40 hours in and I've no idea how far I'm in, and I don't want to know. This is a title I won't look even the slightest hint about, because it's already the best gaming experience I've had in... Ever, actually. This game took the boots of P4 and shined them, made them their own and went to town. This is in my opinion the best (j)rpg ever made by far.    … Expand
  7. Andrew2000
    Mar 2, 2018
    10
    Best game I’ve ever played. With 400 hours of gameplay based on my 2nd playthrough and showing no sign of stopping, it is safe to say that Persona 5 is essential on both PS3 and PS4. Trust me, it’s very freaking good, and that’s coming from someone who originally hates JRPGs.
  8. Kallenovsky
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is one of the best video games of the year. Aside from a few graphical nitpicks, there isn't a difference between the PS3 and PS4 versions except that the latter has a special edition. In any case, Persona 5 is a great send off of sorts for PS3 gamers that haven't moved on. It's a near perfect game that you will pour 100 or more hours into. The battles are great fun and thePersona 5 is one of the best video games of the year. Aside from a few graphical nitpicks, there isn't a difference between the PS3 and PS4 versions except that the latter has a special edition. In any case, Persona 5 is a great send off of sorts for PS3 gamers that haven't moved on. It's a near perfect game that you will pour 100 or more hours into. The battles are great fun and the palaces are puzzle-laden challenges. If you have any interest in JRPGs whatsoever, be sure to pick up this game.… Expand
  9. Bruh69
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing! The only reason that the PS3 version has a much lower score than the PS4 version is because it was easier to review bomb the PS3 version. Both versions are pretty much the same, outstanding game!
  10. Doggy
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    P5 is a super interesting, no punches held commentary on the western society and people willing to exploit it and oppress people for their own wealth, creating a stark split in the society that can drive the people sitting on the "wrong side" of the gap into deep trouble.... even death.

    When each and every cast member is an exaggerated or simplified example of various victimhoods, and    P5 is a super interesting, no punches held commentary on the western society and people willing to exploit it and oppress people for their own wealth, creating a stark split in the society that can drive the people sitting on the "wrong side" of the gap into deep trouble.... even death.

    When each and every cast member is an exaggerated or simplified example of various victimhoods, and the villains portray the 7 deadly sins. it's hard to call the cast "bland". Heck, there's even plenty of character development dedicated for said characters; starting from the "awakening" phase where they decide to rebel against their oppressors, to the optional scenes of maturing you get to witness by spending time with them.

    Not only that, but it actually dares to bring up the general population's typical lack of interest and desire for "please think and work for me!" mentality, which ultimately stresses the community they reside in and may just as well lead the entire society into doom.

    Besides all these thematics, P5 is also once again a fine example of Japanese people turning some kinda mundane, even forgotten western ideas and lores into something truly unique and fascinating. This is the most obvious in the Persona designs themselves, with pretty much each one of them being these snappy shots of tangential learning at its best.
    P5 is not only the most psychological experience since Silent Hill 2, but it can also be taken as a non-official Lupin the third game.

    I don't think I need to even bring up the audio-visual presentation. It's kickass, stylish, and jammin' . The themes and levels are like something out of Psychonauts, again a huge plus.

    The only real downsides I can think of are the lengthy stretches of repetition / info dumping near the very end, at which point it really does not matter any more.    … Expand
  11. PSGamer18
    Oct 22, 2018
    10
    I love this game. Way better than any RPG I have ever played. Whether if it' on ps3 or ps4, s
    buy it NOW.
  12. llvllr30
    May 23, 2018
    10
    Bought a PS3 only to play this game
    Everything about this game is perfect: graphic, music, story, game play
    truly the GOTY
  13. To5i5Barrett
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Why so many negative score? This game is a masterpiece of the genre to be a game of PS3. That's all.
  14. TheNiceGuyHere
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal! While the PS4 version is a bit better, this is still the amazing experience that every JRPG fan MUST try! Amazing story, great gameplay, very good acting, and a phenomenal soundtrack! Buy this to support ATLUS. They really deserve everything that they have done for every fan of the series!
  15. Nost7
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
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  16. AnthonyB89
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Certainly one of the greatest JRPGs of all times! If you're a total newcomer to the series or genre, there's no better place to start with. Absolutely magnificent style, fun and flowy combat, beautiful visuals and audio, plus a fascinating plot that hits surprisingly close to home with its social commentaries.
  17. Alan_Ocean
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    You know what angers a lad like me? The fact that not a single critic has reviewed this game. It's almost like they reviewed the games that were pre-paid to them. Huh.
  18. NoManF
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Finished in 99 hours and never got bored like other jrpg games, impressed by smooth transiction between world and battle
  19. GamergodsFail
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    I don't like J-RPGs...but I love the combat system in Persona 5 and fusing abilities together!
    I don't like anime/manga...but I love the art style and animation in this game!
    I don't like jazz and punk...but I love the music in this game all the way! It somehow all fits together almost perfectly for me. It takes things I don't like but combines them into creating something I'm really    I don't like J-RPGs...but I love the combat system in Persona 5 and fusing abilities together!
    I don't like anime/manga...but I love the art style and animation in this game!
    I don't like jazz and punk...but I love the music in this game all the way!

    It somehow all fits together almost perfectly for me. It takes things I don't like but combines them into creating something I'm really in love with, and that can only be a good thing. I'm living proof that you don't need to like J-RPG's to love Persona 5. It's simply that great.    … Expand
  20. KyrenDuNord
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    It's an amazing game and the best J-RPG I've ever played. It's almost perfect, however there are some points with the combat that feels too repetitive, however it doesn't come up often (mostly in mementos). One complaint which might just be a problem with my console, is the weird choppiness I get when playing - possibly due to the game running at 30fps - however, you learn not to mind it overtime.
  21. Christopherpaul
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    GOAT Persona game. While the other persona titles have better stories, they don’t hold a candle to the new graphics, art direction, smoother gameplay. This is a must have game for ps4 or ps3 owners.
  22. Arisu525
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It is so far one of the best jrpgs you can buy on the Ps3, the console is already dead and the fact you can play a pretty much new game on it with okeish graphics considering the platform is worth of a 10/10, great story, unforgettable characters and lots of ng+ content.
  23. RockThread
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores J-Rpg's que já joguei no Ps3, sua versão Royal para Ps4 acrescenta mais coisas, mas se quiser jogar um jogo da série Persona que não é tão dificil e, de certa forma, acessivel a muitas pessoas, jogue o 5 de ps3.
  24. jokler
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I hate RPG Game especialy turn-based rpg. But this game changed my mind. Because of this game, im in love in RPG. This is game is almost perfect for me in all aspect
  25. lewdbeat
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Uno de los mejores RPGs de la historia sin nada que envidiar a la versión de PS4. Pantallas de carga rápidas, estilo de combate fluido, una banda sonora totalmente emocionante, envolvente y literalmente para ponerse a bailar en algunas ocasiones. Aunque por otra parte, las batallas decisivas producen una sensación de tensión, aunque no desagradable, sino todo lo contrario. Toneladas deUno de los mejores RPGs de la historia sin nada que envidiar a la versión de PS4. Pantallas de carga rápidas, estilo de combate fluido, una banda sonora totalmente emocionante, envolvente y literalmente para ponerse a bailar en algunas ocasiones. Aunque por otra parte, las batallas decisivas producen una sensación de tensión, aunque no desagradable, sino todo lo contrario. Toneladas de cosas por hacer en el mundo cuando no estás participando de las batallas con emocionantes conversaciones, divertidos minijuegos y eventos secundarios. Un juego que debes jugar antes de morir.… Expand
  26. Lookie
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Don’t know why this version of the game has such a low score, it is the same as the PS4 version but with sliiighty worse graphics (like, most people would never notice) and longer loading times.
  27. kuehnau
    May 8, 2017
    8
    Persona 5 is here and it's almost as good as the previous games. If you are reading reviews based on Persona 5, then I am going to assume that you are aware of the other games and know the basic mechanics of the previous games, I am not going to go into detail on that aspect.

    The game still has aspects of a life simulator, as well as a dating simulator. You still capture personas and    Persona 5 is here and it's almost as good as the previous games. If you are reading reviews based on Persona 5, then I am going to assume that you are aware of the other games and know the basic mechanics of the previous games, I am not going to go into detail on that aspect.

    The game still has aspects of a life simulator, as well as a dating simulator. You still capture personas and fuse them and everything like that. A new aspect of the persona system is that you can personas to power-up other personas, using them up in the process. This is a neat way to quickly level up a persona and sometimes get a new skill out of it.

    Back is the old system of capturing personas, you'll need to weaken them and then dialog options come up in which you'll have to convince the personas to join you. It's an alright system, but the reality is, the card based system was a easier one.

    A new aspect to the game are puzzles that almost every dungeon will have, you'll have to figure these out as you progress through a dungeon. While it adds something new to the series, as the game goes on, these dungeon puzzles start to get really accessive to the point it's more annoying or frustrating than fun.

    Besides that, it's more of the same you would come to expect of a Persona game. It's good, but it's a lot darker story wise than the fourth game and it's not nearly as light hearted either.    … Expand
  28. Schism78
    Jul 24, 2018
    8
    This game improves everything that the previous Persona had.
    The dungeons are no longer generated randomly and boring what we have to thank because that was the weakest point of the games. The graphics are pretty good but nothing special, the music is exelent as always and the battles improved a lot, putting the option to negotiate with the enemies that it has always been a mechanic of    This game improves everything that the previous Persona had.
    The dungeons are no longer generated randomly and boring what we have to thank because that was the weakest point of the games. The graphics are pretty good but nothing special, the music is exelent as always and the battles improved a lot, putting the option to negotiate with the enemies that it has always been a mechanic of the Shin Megami Tensei games.    … Expand
  29. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 25, 2017
    8
    Persona 5
    A Bit Over Rated
    Everyone on the internet talks about Persona 5 like it’s the greatest thing to ever hit consoles.. and while this is a great game.. don’t quite believe the hype.. In Persona 5 you play a highschool stuident that gets framed for assult when he defends a woman from an abusive man, hes on probation and under watch while he attends highschool… youre the new kid    Persona 5
    A Bit Over Rated
    Everyone on the internet talks about Persona 5 like it’s the greatest thing to ever hit consoles..
    and while this is a great game.. don’t quite believe the hype..
    In Persona 5 you play a highschool stuident that gets framed for assult when he defends a woman from an abusive man, hes on probation and under watch while he attends highschool…
    youre the new kid in school with a bad boy reputation… here you meet some friends that are dealing with a horribly abusive gym teacher…
    and coincidentally enough you find a strange app on your phone and it takes you to some crazy castle that you learn is actually how this teacher perceives the school.
    youre in his palace… this palace is crawling with creatures known as shadows that keep its treasure guarded..
    that treasure being the targets heart..
    youre here to change it and make them confess their wrong doings..
    there are 8 palaces total in this game if you count mementos which is a grinding area that you can eventually visit any time…
    and as you progress the game new members will slowly join your party
    each of you has your own persona which is basically like a pokemon…
    you have to make your way through these maze like palaces in search for your treasure and not get caught by these shadows..
    if your meter reaches 100% and your target is aware of your presense its game over.. so its important to stealth around and attack from behind.. especially at the risk of losing hours of progress as the dungeons can be multiple hours long
    but there are save rooms in these dungeons just incase that you can fast travel to and from if you need a break or need to head back to the real world and stock up on more items…
    and again like pokemon this is turn based and each persona has strengths, weaknesses, and special moves you can use during battle that they learn as you level up..
    and your main character can even catch these shadows if you hit them with a weakness or weaken them to a point that they give up.. you then have to talk to them and tell them what they want to hear to remind them that they are personas as well…
    you can then take your captured personas and use them in battle, freely switch them in and out to find your enemies weakness.. or even combine them for new and more powerful personas up to your current level…
    the combat system here is actually nothing that special at all.. its flashy and cool at first.. but it gets dull pretty quickly..
    thankfully youre able to fast forward battle to make your party do basic physical attacks to not waste your sp which is used to pull off moves from your personas
    and each palace does end in a boss battle…
    but this dungeon crawling and persona battles isn’t all this game is about.. if it were persona 5 wouldn’t be special at all…
    its this with whats outside of these dungeons that makes this game so great..
    youre living life as a school kid..
    youre paying attention in class answering questions, youre studying and reading books to boost your stats, youre getting part time jobs for cash to spend on weapons and gear, increasing your kindness, and going to the bathhouse for more charm,
    but youre also meeting up with your teammates, going on dates, helping characters out to boost your bond which in turn boosts their terrot card stats to give you perks back in the metaverse
    it’s the balance of all of these things that make persona 5 a great game…
    none of these parts on their own are any great at all..
    I felt the story lost steam after the komoshida arch as he was a such a perfect villain…
    I legitimately hated him
    it starts to pick up again towards the middle of this 100 hour journey…
    but it doesn’t reach the height of this games first 10 hours…
    and the dungeons were never really fun and I grew bored of the combat after around 20 hours…
    it’s the back and forth of managing your time with the right activities and people that keep you hooked…
    Persona 5 I still believe isn’t as great as everyone makes it out to be…
    im not even really sure the type of player to recommend this to..
    the jrpg and social aspects mixed together make this game really special and something more than just a turn based combat game…
    I give Persona 5
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  30. DanMaximo
    Jun 11, 2017
    7
    La verdad es que Persona es muy particular y explota en muchos sentidos el potencial de PS3.
    Pero el problema a mi parecer con persona es que el simulador de vida social acaba cansando y desquiciando.
    lo que estas esparando y que empieze a haber algo de mazmorra para jugar un poco a RPG.
  31. TheBloodyGuy
    Sep 13, 2018
    0
    Dear God. If you establish that a player has 14 Days to solve the first story arc dont cut it down randomly to 12 because that **** is totally mad. When you lose over 10 hours of your life because some peace of **** could not use their brain for 1 sec in case they get a stroke out of pure stupidity.
  32. Fightingchances
    May 5, 2020
    8
    Great as a game but tied to a messy story with characters that are kicked to the side once their sections are done, underdeveloped villains, and and dropping the ball on who is oppressed in the world by doing things like making jokes out of gay characters while little miss student council president who’s only issue is she doesn’t have friends and her sister yells at her once or twice isGreat as a game but tied to a messy story with characters that are kicked to the side once their sections are done, underdeveloped villains, and and dropping the ball on who is oppressed in the world by doing things like making jokes out of gay characters while little miss student council president who’s only issue is she doesn’t have friends and her sister yells at her once or twice is painted as a victim of society. That said though? The game part where you actually making choices and battling are a-maze-ing and make this game hard to rate badly.… Expand
  33. kolarz3
    May 21, 2023
    9
    Very nice game. I was skeptic on the beginning but after couple hours I changed my mind a liked that game. I started playing on the ps3 console and had to finish on the PC emulator - for some reasons console stopped to work
  34. JasonFajardo
    Jun 10, 2023
    5
    Best turn rpg system? yes. Worst narrative ever? of course. the stupid ass story destroys the amazing technical job.

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