User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3676 Ratings

User score distribution:
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
  1. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Royal is a huge improvement from the original, it’s got a new soundtrack, the presentation is an improvement from vanilla, which was also top notch by the way, and the gameplay was also improved. They added more things to do in your days off, new characters to hangout with, and the palaces were made bigger and more fun. Overall the game feels new yet the same and I would say that this isRoyal is a huge improvement from the original, it’s got a new soundtrack, the presentation is an improvement from vanilla, which was also top notch by the way, and the gameplay was also improved. They added more things to do in your days off, new characters to hangout with, and the palaces were made bigger and more fun. Overall the game feels new yet the same and I would say that this is the definitive way to play Persona 5, coming from someone who has played the vanilla version. Expand
  2. Jan 24, 2022
    10
    Greatest Game of Generation, what an astonishing accomplishment. I can only imagine what the next main line entry will hold
  3. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 on its on was a masterpiece 10/10 game and was the best game of 2017 alonside botw. We already knew that persona 5 royal was going to be a much better experience but Atlus literally blew it away by improving on a masterpiece game and turning it into perfection! They literally took and redesigned everything and added much much more. If persona 5 royal itself was released in 2017Persona 5 on its on was a masterpiece 10/10 game and was the best game of 2017 alonside botw. We already knew that persona 5 royal was going to be a much better experience but Atlus literally blew it away by improving on a masterpiece game and turning it into perfection! They literally took and redesigned everything and added much much more. If persona 5 royal itself was released in 2017 it would have easily won GOTY. It is such a perfect game made with love and care and is right now the highest rated ps4 exclusive of all time. Sega and atlus has given us a game that will go down in history as one of the greatest and best crafted pieces in the medium I can't recommend playing this game enough! Another HUGE masterpiece added to the list of Sony exclusives. I wish we get the original persona 5 on steam though that would be really cool having persona on pc and ps the best platforms out there! Expand
  4. Apr 4, 2020
    10
    A massive improvement to an already amazing game. Easily one of the best games to ever come out in this day and age.
  5. Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Cuando compre este juego realmente solo fue por que soy fan de la sga, sin embargo no pensé que fuera a ofrecer la gran cosa sin embargo al momento de jugarlo me otorgo una experiencia totalmente nueva, y me hizo vivir toda la historia de nuevo.

    lo bueno: labilidad mejorada historia ampliada desde el principio se siente como un juego diferente finalmente después de años atlus agrega
    Cuando compre este juego realmente solo fue por que soy fan de la sga, sin embargo no pensé que fuera a ofrecer la gran cosa sin embargo al momento de jugarlo me otorgo una experiencia totalmente nueva, y me hizo vivir toda la historia de nuevo.

    lo bueno:
    labilidad mejorada
    historia ampliada desde el principio
    se siente como un juego diferente
    finalmente después de años atlus agrega idioma español
    encontraron la manera de seguir haciendo divertido e interesante un juego por turnos
    básicamente hace honor a la saga.
    amplia duración de juego (200 horas aprox para completar todos y cada uno de los desafios)
    básicamente todo en este juego es bueno.

    lo malo:
    el vació de completarlo al 100% y querer mas
    Expand
  6. May 3, 2020
    10
    It is one of my favorite games ever,200 hours and I can’t stop playing it.Added a lot of awesome things compared to the vanilla version,gameplay improvements,everything is so great,I love this game. I recommend this game to everyone, one of my favorite games ever.
  7. Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Better than the original Persona 5 in every way... and the original was already a 10 for me.
  8. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Best Turnbased JRPG of all time.Great Story,Great SoundTrack,Great Characters.I love how they use such dark subject matter in there story telling.But when you look at it it looks like a adorable anime.
  9. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Maybe the best game JRPG i ever play and of course the best Playstation 4 game.
  10. Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Japst game creators knows how to deliver and make a game filled with details and action and purpose.
    The game is rich in every aspects
  11. Feb 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best RPG/JRPG and singel player games there is out, it got it all

    - Easy combat to understand but hard to master. - Alot of diffrent strategy to use. - The music is on fire. - The art looks amazing. - Cute wifus. What I would say the game needs and I hope we see in PS6 is - Choose of gender. - And let me romance all the people I want, we in 2021 ffs, it only the
    One of the best RPG/JRPG and singel player games there is out, it got it all

    - Easy combat to understand but hard to master.
    - Alot of diffrent strategy to use.
    - The music is on fire.
    - The art looks amazing.
    - Cute wifus.

    What I would say the game needs and I hope we see in PS6 is

    - Choose of gender.
    - And let me romance all the people I want, we in 2021 ffs, it only the most brainlets and backwards contrys, that have a problem with the same-sex reletionships now and days.
    Expand
  12. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    An excellent ultimate version of this masterpiece that I recommend at all RPG lovers. 130h+ content
  13. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    seriously, one of the best, if not the best rpg around. This game is seriously good and very lengthy. Would I recommend it to players who have played Persona 5? I dunno. I never played the original game. Will I recommend it to anyone who enjoys social, rpg or turn based games? Yes, absolutely. Not playing this one will be a huge sin. I thoroughly enjoyed the game, although the combat isseriously, one of the best, if not the best rpg around. This game is seriously good and very lengthy. Would I recommend it to players who have played Persona 5? I dunno. I never played the original game. Will I recommend it to anyone who enjoys social, rpg or turn based games? Yes, absolutely. Not playing this one will be a huge sin. I thoroughly enjoyed the game, although the combat is flawless, it can get a bit tedious at times. Also, it has one of the highest platinum percentage with around 16%, myself included platinum'd the game. Took me around 93 hours for the same. Really an amazing game and would recommend it to every ps4 owner out there. Expand
  14. Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 foi o meu primeiro jogo da série Persona. A experiência com o P5R foi incrivelmente satisfatória. A Atlus melhorou aspectos do game que tornaram o P5 original ainda mais agradável de ser jogado.
  15. Jun 15, 2020
    10
    The definitive JRPG and a must play for any PlayStation owner. Beautiful story, revelutionary controls and a ui so good it inspred the whole smash bros ultimate design. This game adds enough content to justify being a whole new game while also creating a whole new timeline with new characters. If you want to know what that means go and play the game. I guarantee you you won't regret it
  16. May 22, 2020
    10
    There are no words, this game is a masterpiece. They took game that was near perfect and made it even better. There are still numerous flaws, of course, (most of which come from the original and are unfixed) but the good stuff tremendously outweigh them.

    It doesn't matter if you've played the original or not, you need to try this game at least once. It may not be to everyone's tastes,
    There are no words, this game is a masterpiece. They took game that was near perfect and made it even better. There are still numerous flaws, of course, (most of which come from the original and are unfixed) but the good stuff tremendously outweigh them.

    It doesn't matter if you've played the original or not, you need to try this game at least once. It may not be to everyone's tastes, but it's undoubtedly one of the greatest games of all time in my opinion.

    Whether or not the new content is worth $60 for people who played the original is subjective, but in my opinion if you liked the original game then it's 100% worth it. If you disliked it or were indifferent, you don't really need to bother as it won't change your opinion.

    If you haven't played the original, this is by far the best way to play the game. The full package is worth well over $60, and offers over 100 hours just for the main story, and an additional 10-30 hours for the new exclusive post-game story. Of course, the original is also there for about $20, and is still an amazing experience. I recomend waiting for a price drop or sale on this version, as you might want to play this one eventually anyway.
    Expand
  17. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    An incredible masterpiece.
    After playing all of the base game with the incredible Royal modifications and reaching the half of the Royal content all I have to say is that this game is a masterpiece, the most beatiful game in the whole franchise, the motivations of the new Palace ruler are in totally different level than before, it's a good point, the plot is incredible. After playing
    An incredible masterpiece.
    After playing all of the base game with the incredible Royal modifications and reaching the half of the Royal content all I have to say is that this game is a masterpiece, the most beatiful game in the whole franchise, the motivations of the new Palace ruler are in totally different level than before, it's a good point, the plot is incredible. After playing Persona 5 and half of the new Royal content all I have to think now is how good Persona 6 is going to be.
    Expand
  18. Jan 25, 2021
    10
    Persona 5 was my personal Game of the Year in 2017, and while I was excited to play Royal, I constantly wondered - Can they top perfection? The original game to me was perfect in every possible way, so I found myself wondering if they could truly add a substantial amount of content to push the game to new heights. The short answer is oh yes, they did and then some. The amount of newPersona 5 was my personal Game of the Year in 2017, and while I was excited to play Royal, I constantly wondered - Can they top perfection? The original game to me was perfect in every possible way, so I found myself wondering if they could truly add a substantial amount of content to push the game to new heights. The short answer is oh yes, they did and then some. The amount of new content in Royal is so massive this game almost feels more like a remake/sequel than anything else. So many new gameplay features like a new baton pass system & new types of shadow battles, as well as new cinematic attacks called "Showtimes" with party members teaming up to do amazing techniques. Palaces and boss battles alike have been revised to make some bosses more fun and others more challenging, and palaces more fun to explore with new/redone areas and things to find. New areas were added to the over-world, along with new activities like darts, billiards, and more. There are new confidants to spend time with, and Akechi was turned into an actual confidant giving more substance to his character. The most important new confidant, **** is an absolute delight and was woven perfectly into the story of this game feeling as organic as the main cast. Naturally there's lots of new story added to this game, and where it really shines in a brand new 3rd semester giving you over a month of more time to play. The new semester is the shining beacon of this game to me, massively improving on the original ending and giving us our characters in winter outfits.

    I could go on and on about the things that made Royal even better than the original, but it would be hard to do without entering spoiler territory. In short, there's way more to see, way more to do, and the story content added leaves you even more satisfied than the original. I spent over 200 hours playing this game, and never once felt a drag of replaying something that was the same, because the experience was just that new and different. If the original was a 10/10, and I'm not allowed to give this one an 11/10, then I suppose my final rating is a 10R/10.
    Expand
  19. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The original Persona 5 was already good by itself, but now with the added content and the new palace the game goes even beyond. The only bad thing is that I wish Kasumi joined your team at the Shido's palace. Still is worth to play even if you played the base Persona 5 already Expand
  20. May 26, 2020
    10
    A fun adventure full of twists and turns, this is not a game you’ll likely forget. From the action and soundtrack to the story, this game delivers on all fronts. The added content was a welcome expansion from the original, offering plenty more hours of gameplay and an equally, if not more compelling narrative. If your a fan of story driven games and jrpg’s, I can’t recommend this gameA fun adventure full of twists and turns, this is not a game you’ll likely forget. From the action and soundtrack to the story, this game delivers on all fronts. The added content was a welcome expansion from the original, offering plenty more hours of gameplay and an equally, if not more compelling narrative. If your a fan of story driven games and jrpg’s, I can’t recommend this game enough. Expand
  21. May 2, 2021
    10
    A truly wonderful masterpiece, though i rated it 9.6 but even 10/10 suits such a game.
  22. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This game is absolute perfection. There are literally NO flaws in this masterpiece that EVERYONE should play. Persona 5 was amazing, Persona 5 Royal is when they kicked it up to 11. Don't believe any other scores besides the 10's. Period.
  23. Dec 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Persona 5 Royal was my first Persona, i didn't know what to expect from the game. I didn't played Persona 5 too btw. But it is a fantastic game, and i haven't played a game this good since a while. I loved the story and the characters, and the gameplay is perfect.
    The game is a bit easy if you don't choose an hard difficulty and it is possible to farm in the Mementos, which is not really fun. Moreover to access to the new content you will have to do certains things, and if you didn't know you will miss a great part of the game. But it's nothing compared to all the good aspects of the game ! The content that Royal add is one of my favorite storyline of the game too. I don't really see the problem with the final cutscene, but it's maybe because i didn't played the original game.
    For me, this game is a must play, and now i will try to test the other Persona games to compare them to P5R.
    Expand
  24. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Absolument génial il apporte tellement de **** plus par rapport a Persona 5 et en plus traduit en français !!
  25. Jun 4, 2020
    10
    This is it, the best videogame I have ever played. Where do I even start? How much it impacted me throughout my teenage years and helped me with my struggles? How it expanded my horizons and introduced me to JRPGs, some of my favorite games, Anime and Japanese Culture?... The characters I met in this game, they felt real and very relatable in many ways, they gave me a place to stay and IThis is it, the best videogame I have ever played. Where do I even start? How much it impacted me throughout my teenage years and helped me with my struggles? How it expanded my horizons and introduced me to JRPGs, some of my favorite games, Anime and Japanese Culture?... The characters I met in this game, they felt real and very relatable in many ways, they gave me a place to stay and I felt like I belonged somewhere. The things they all go through really hit me right in the feels, I cheered for them and their motivation to keep going forward and I wanted them to succeed because I was a part of them. Now, for the story, the game touches some very serious and dark themes such as abusing the weak, depression & insecurities, greed for power, anthropology and how humans think & act, carving your own path in society, making your dreams come true by achieving them and not giving up, which in my eyes is one of the most compelling & deep stories I've ever experienced. Personally this game really helped me with my social anxiety and gave me the motivation to escape from it, as someone who just became an adult, I finally have a goal in my life. Enough for the story, let's talk about the flawless combat system, which in my opinion is the most advanced turn based game I've ever experienced, from the very satisfying and fast paced combat mechanics to the masterfully crafted animations, this is a very enjoyable game even for those who aren't into turn based games. As for the social simulator aspect, it's my favorite part of the game, bonding with the characters and experiencing their stories, helping them with their problems, gaining new abilities that enhance the combat mechanics, you can definitely see the effort that was put into the game. I also want to talk about the super stylish animations which are very charming & exciting to look at, the art style is the best I've ever seen period, no other game has such style as this one, from the Showtimes, All-Out Attacks, and special abilities to the menus, everything looks absolutely stunning, and even the in-game animations share this "comic book" art style that fits perfectly into the game, aswell as for the music, which is easily the best soundtrack I've ever heard, not a single song that I don't like, I literally listen to the game's music everyday, it became a part of my life. I think this is everything I wanted to say about this masterpiece of a videogame, it's a very long, emotional & unforgettable journey. Expand
  26. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    its a 10 what else is there to say about it? your adding extra to a game that was already considered one of the best jrpg of this generation and some people’s favorite game of all time really nothing else to add lol
  27. Nov 16, 2020
    10
    This might be the best game on Playstation 4! I just can't believe, that I ignored this franchise until now. MUST PLAY!
  28. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Perfect game from all points of view, the best rpg I've ever played. Magnificent story, beautiful characters, 100% addictive. I absolutely recommend it to all gamers ... don't miss it.
  29. Nov 10, 2020
    10
    I played the game over 250 hours and enjoyed every second of it. This game is beyond masterpiece and easily the best game I played in my entire life. Every thing about this game is special from the story to soundtracks, character design and gameplay...
    If you haven't played the Persona 5 Royal yet, Do yourself a favor and play the game as fast as you can :)
    Thank you Atlus for making
    I played the game over 250 hours and enjoyed every second of it. This game is beyond masterpiece and easily the best game I played in my entire life. Every thing about this game is special from the story to soundtracks, character design and gameplay...
    If you haven't played the Persona 5 Royal yet, Do yourself a favor and play the game as fast as you can :)
    Thank you Atlus for making such a masterpiec
    Expand
  30. Jan 7, 2021
    10
    Eu tenho os dois jogos Persona 5. E a versão Royal balanciou tudo par melhor todo o jogo.
  31. Nov 29, 2020
    10
    the complexity of its gameplay systems and how seamlessly they work together to give you the most wonderful experience you can have in a game. The experience of everything you do, no matter how small is always important and feeds back into the core gameplay loop in a satisfying way. Meaning reading a book becomes as integral to the gameplay as the actual combat and as satisfying which isthe complexity of its gameplay systems and how seamlessly they work together to give you the most wonderful experience you can have in a game. The experience of everything you do, no matter how small is always important and feeds back into the core gameplay loop in a satisfying way. Meaning reading a book becomes as integral to the gameplay as the actual combat and as satisfying which is absolutely fantastic. Also the reworking of baton pass has turned the combat up to 11 and made it feel almost like a dance. It flows so seamlessly and creates a wonderful battle loop that is nearly impossible to not love. I adored my time with Persona 5 royal (Despite is extremely toxic and overly obsessed fanbase) and I'd recommend it to anyone. Definitely game of the year material for its refreshed gameplay loop alone. Not to mention to sound design, music, character interactions and fixed ending. Expand
  32. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    probably the most creative turn based (non-tactical) JRPG I've ever played. Fantastic & imaginative story, innovative gameplay, and songs you'll be singing in the shower for months, maybe years.
  33. Jun 21, 2022
    10
    Persona 5 got me to fall in love with games again. Loved the characters, simple RPG gameplay, deep fusion system, life-sim aspect, and flashy art style. Royal added even more content too? Game is goated
  34. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Took one of the greatest games ever and made it even better. The new characters are amazing, the new gameplay features are amazing. Yes it is mostly the same game as Persona 5, but it's worth every penny imo.
  35. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is the sexiest rpg i have ever played. It fixed all of the problems i had with the original and added even more content on top of that. 10/10 certified epic chad game
  36. Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is the complete experience to play the Persona 5 story. The new content and tweaks made to the gameplay make it a completely new game to play. For me which I played the original game twice, playing Royal felt like a completely new game. Kasumi and Maruki are amazing characters and you'll love them the instance they appear in the game, and the new palace gives an unexpectedPersona 5 Royal is the complete experience to play the Persona 5 story. The new content and tweaks made to the gameplay make it a completely new game to play. For me which I played the original game twice, playing Royal felt like a completely new game. Kasumi and Maruki are amazing characters and you'll love them the instance they appear in the game, and the new palace gives an unexpected twist to how the Persona universe works. Expand
  37. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 was a 10/10 for me but this version just makes the experience even better, this game is a must-play
  38. May 4, 2020
    10
    Una verdadera joya para los amantes de los jrpg, advertencia el juego contiene muchísima lectura
  39. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Un vero capolavoro. Rigiocarlo con la mia lingua e con tutte le migliorie aggiunte è un emozione incredibile e sono ben pochi i giochi capaci di tanto. Và acquistato e và giocato!!
  40. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This new edition took everything that was great about the original, and cranked it up to 11 with new and interesting characters, new music, and a brand new sub plot that ties in perfectly with the already fantastic storyline. It adds hours of new stuff that had me hooked 'til getting to the very end. If you missed out on the original. I recommend skipping it and get this package. It'sThis new edition took everything that was great about the original, and cranked it up to 11 with new and interesting characters, new music, and a brand new sub plot that ties in perfectly with the already fantastic storyline. It adds hours of new stuff that had me hooked 'til getting to the very end. If you missed out on the original. I recommend skipping it and get this package. It's definitely worth the full price. Expand
  41. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Uno dei migliori giochi mai creati, la trama è stupenda e complessa e terrà impegnato il giocatore per moltissime ore senza mai cadere nella banalità o nella noia, ogni ora di gioco è unica e irripetibile.
  42. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I ever played was persona 5. Happy to enjoy it again with another +100h of excellent gameplay and story which never gets boring.
  43. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    A JRPG masterpiece. Everyone in 1997 had FF7, in 2020, we have Persona 5 Royal.
  44. Jun 16, 2020
    10
    Un grandísimo jrpg que hará las delicias de todos aquellos a quienes les guste el género aunque sea un mínimo. Además con la traducción al español ya no hay excusa para no probarlo.

    Lo bueno: - Gran historia, más profunda de lo que puede parecer a simple vista. - Sistema de combate por turnos clásico pero entretenido. - Personajes maravillosos con mucha personalidad a los que echarás
    Un grandísimo jrpg que hará las delicias de todos aquellos a quienes les guste el género aunque sea un mínimo. Además con la traducción al español ya no hay excusa para no probarlo.

    Lo bueno:
    - Gran historia, más profunda de lo que puede parecer a simple vista.
    - Sistema de combate por turnos clásico pero entretenido.
    - Personajes maravillosos con mucha personalidad a los que echarás de menos al acabar el juego.
    - Gran apartado artístico, sobre todo en el diseño de escenarios y "personas".
    - Banda sonora magistral que podría ser perfectamente la mejor de esta generación.
    - El sistema de tiempo está muy bien implementado y te obligará a organizarte bien, ya que hay muchas cosas por hacer.

    Lo malo (por decir algo)
    - Gráficamente está lejos del techo técnico de la consola.
    - Los modelados de los personajes secundarios son bastante planos y genéricos.
    Expand
  45. Apr 7, 2020
    10
    It's just the best game in history. Deep story, awesome characters, the gameplay is clean, and a lot of things. I just love it
  46. May 31, 2020
    10
    Literally just made the original game, which was one of the best JRPGs of all time, better. It was worth going and playing even though I played the original.
  47. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is the best jrpg this generation and possibly the highest value for money.
    Do enjoy.
  48. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece. My favorite game. This game is easier than the original and easier to get all the achievements, I just think they should let us play with the new characters sooner at least on the new game +. Expand
  49. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    the perfect JRPG. best of all time RPG Even if you dont like RPGS, you must play it for sure
  50. Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra de los jrpg. Grandísima historia que te atrapa desde el principio hasta el final, uno de los mejores combates por turnos que jugué, y con un estilo visual novel.
  51. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maruki add is the best in Write and action maruki is the best character in the hestory of atlus Expand
  52. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Gameplay Looks The Same. But They Revamp The Story, including New Character Name Kasumi, Takuto & Jose. each Character Play different Role For Example Kasumi is a Persona User, Takuto is a New Part-time School Counselor & Researcher After You Beat Kamoshida in a Boss Fight & Jose is a Mysterious Puppet Boy Who Helps Main Character & His Team in Mementos. It include Joker New Gadget it's Called Grappling Hook, Which Allows Joker To Get To The Top Of The Building Without Climbing .it Only Works on Sequence of The Game. And Redesign Boss Palaces,New Persona to Find & And Much Deeper To Explore in The Mementos &More.
    (Spoiler Alert : If You Have Played The Original Persona 5 The Ending Of The Game Would Be a Lot Different in Persona 5 Royal. They Re Worked On The Ending in Persona 5. Like Joker gone Back To His Hometown By Train With Kasumi instead of Traveling Back To Hometown By Van With Other Phantom Thrives Member.)
    Expand
  53. Apr 12, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of RPGs that any fan should/must play it and keep it in your bedroom for collection. I haven’t played the game yet but I don’t need to so I can give a score here.
  54. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Enhanced version of a masterpiece that was Persona 5. What could go wrong? Nothing.
  55. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This is my game of the year 2020. Easily. And my favorite game of the generation alongside Death Stranding and Zelda BotW. I loved the turn-based combat, the soundtrack, the look, the characters. All.
  56. Apr 3, 2020
    10
    It's awesome, all the changes just make the game even better, yeah it could be some stuff that can break the game fast as all the old DLC is included for free but you can ignore this and experience a harder, longer and enjoyable, it's a masterpiece and a mustbuy for jrpg fans
  57. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Wow this game surpassed my expectations, I was pretty nervous for Royal although FES and Golden where an improvement over the original this is easily in my opinion the best re-release ATLUS has produced.

    This game is selling for full price and I can totally see why, this game adds another 25 hours of content which is easily more hours then a new game which is releasing, but they have
    Wow this game surpassed my expectations, I was pretty nervous for Royal although FES and Golden where an improvement over the original this is easily in my opinion the best re-release ATLUS has produced.

    This game is selling for full price and I can totally see why, this game adds another 25 hours of content which is easily more hours then a new game which is releasing, but they have also improved on the original games content.

    Changing bosses to have new and unique phases although not all have changed, I believe around 8 of the 10 bosses have had some change, 7 for better and 1 for worst. Will seeds are great as they reward exploration with three hidden around the map although they can easily be found (only had trouble finding one). The grapple hook is also a nice addition although you won't be using it to traverse the map as much as I thought, but it will be used for something else a lot which was appreciated.

    Two new confidants and one reworked have been added to the game. Kasumi and Dr. Maruki are great additions to the game having something to do with the bigger picture which I loved and the abilities they give to the protagonist are great which added a new layer to an already complex yet simple game. Akechi's reworked confidant is one of my favorites of the game and will happily do his each time I play.

    The new mechanics which are added during battles do make the game easier in certain ways but also make the battle system much more interesting and strategic, for example the purple glowing shadows which explode after attacking them, you have to decide whether or not you want to unleash a ton of damage on them and possibly not get the persona which you want because the purple shadow damages the enemies around it, I loved that and hope this will continue to be expanded in future persona games.

    Mementos is now actually fun to grind now because of another new character named Jose. Give him stamps have the choice to increase XP, money or items earned. Obviously the XP is the best choice and I found myself leveling up every few minutes instead of every 10+ minutes. Flowers could also be traded in for items which many of these items are useful.

    The new big selling point though was the mysterious third semester which had a whole new palace, boss and many hours of new content. I must say this may be my favorite of what ATLUS has created in the persona series. The villain is great, you definitely will be sympathetic towards that person, probably my favorite villain in the game. There is a lot of twists as well in the semester and I was amazed and open mouthed at a lot of them, it definitely left me thinking and wanting to continue playing the game, I struggled to put down the controller during these moments. The palace as well is great, definitely top 3 of the game in my opinion and the palace theme is great. The puzzles are simple until you get to the last one which definitely will be compared to a certain other in the game, but I liked this one a lot more and felt extremely satisfied when I figured it out.

    Overall this is the best game since the Witcher 3 or Bloodborne in my opinion, it improves on everything ATLUS created in the original version and expands on the games battle system and story. This was worth the money I spent without a doubt and cannot wait to replay the game. For all Persona fans this is a must play before Scramble comes out.
    Expand
  58. Apr 26, 2020
    10
    A very good game, very long and with a loro of various things to do. I appreciate the new contents added to the game, because that means Atlus surely love his fans
  59. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Atlus proved that a masterpiece always could be better, they refined it in every aspect. BEST GAME EVER MADE
  60. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best RPGs of all time. My favorite, personally. The only downsides I can think of are the length of the game (for many, that’s a problem), the graphics in palaces or mementos (they‘re not up to date) and character movement animation. Well, other than that they could‘ve made a few things better (like more character models for random npcs or people in class / in the city, etc) butOne of the best RPGs of all time. My favorite, personally. The only downsides I can think of are the length of the game (for many, that’s a problem), the graphics in palaces or mementos (they‘re not up to date) and character movement animation. Well, other than that they could‘ve made a few things better (like more character models for random npcs or people in class / in the city, etc) but overall, this is a masterpiece. 2 of the boss fights need to be patched. Expand
  61. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Takes an already amazing game, and makes it damn-near perfect. So many improvements and new changes.
  62. Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is a MUST PLAY! You get a 60 dollar waifu plus a lot of amazing content. This game stole my heart once again.
  63. Nov 28, 2020
    10
    The best RPG Game ever. If you LOVE the video games, you hace to play this.
  64. May 15, 2020
    10
    Do not trust the user score. Persona 5 royal is one the best if not the best rpg's ever made.
  65. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    it's just too good. It really fascinated me, despite playing persona 5 for more than 300 hours, I still feel the freshness and charisma that atlus brings in p5 royal.
  66. Apr 12, 2020
    10
    I didn't think that you could Persona 5 even better but did Persona 5 Royal prove me wrong. From the smallest changes to the largest its an amazing trip to go through
  67. Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Most beautiful, amazing turn based game, amazing story game ever made. This expansion is just amazing.
  68. Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Es hermoso,la historia es fantastica y los personajes son maravillosos y las relaciones que puedes hacer con ellos son muy lindas
  69. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 was a Masterpiece and this is in my Opinion even better because there is Fun new Content and like i said Persona 5 was a Masterpiece because of its Fun mix of Dungeonscroller and Life Sim
  70. Jun 15, 2020
    10
    A Atlus conseguiu melhorar ainda mais o jogo que já era perfeito por si só. Adicionou vários elementos que melhoram muito a gameplay e uma história ainda mais envolvente.
  71. Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Aunque tiene varios huecos argumentales y la historia en algunas ocasiones peca de idealista. Le doy un 10 debido al mensaje que este quiere dar, la profundidad de todos los personajes, el ritmo de los combates y la dirección artística que simplemente es maravillosa. Creo que tiene la mejor interfaz en un videojuego que jamás halla visto en toda mi vida. Si no tocaste la versión anteriorAunque tiene varios huecos argumentales y la historia en algunas ocasiones peca de idealista. Le doy un 10 debido al mensaje que este quiere dar, la profundidad de todos los personajes, el ritmo de los combates y la dirección artística que simplemente es maravillosa. Creo que tiene la mejor interfaz en un videojuego que jamás halla visto en toda mi vida. Si no tocaste la versión anterior te recomiendo comprarlo ahora ya que vale lo que cuesta. Pero si compraste la versión de 2017 creo que deberías esperar a una rebaja, a no ser que quieras apoyar que se halla traducido al español como en mi caso. Expand
  72. Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is a re-release of an already awesome game and adding so much content. With new social links, a new palace, re-designed palaces, a whole new semester, Morgana not whining for you to go to bed, new personas(not just for you but your party members too), new special battles, and much much more, I can gladly say this is one of the greatest games I have ever played. Persona 5Persona 5 Royal is a re-release of an already awesome game and adding so much content. With new social links, a new palace, re-designed palaces, a whole new semester, Morgana not whining for you to go to bed, new personas(not just for you but your party members too), new special battles, and much much more, I can gladly say this is one of the greatest games I have ever played. Persona 5 royal isn’t just a dlc level of content added to the end of the game, it’s a whole new adventure with new things added through out the entire game. BRAVO ATLUS!!! Expand
  73. Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Thats how you do a new addition of allready great game and fix the few flaws from the original
  74. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    The game is so good that i don't even cared about the bad dlc practices, Very long and enjoyable game
  75. Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Top du top ! Grosse surprise mais tellement au dessus. C’est complet et complexe j’adore perso.
  76. Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is Persona 5 but better.



    That's it.



    That's literally it.
  77. May 7, 2020
    10
    As someone who's already a huge Persona fan and played the original Persona 5, the Royal is a great update on the original's gameplay. Whether you're just getting into Persona 5 or want to experience it all over again, I highly recommend picking up The Royal.
  78. May 26, 2020
    10
    Best Game in the History! Best game ever! Best JRPG Forever. Best Scenary, best characters, best protagonist, best soundtrack, best style, best Atlus game. Nothing to say anymore.
  79. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    The game is awesome, even if you an anime hater like i,everything is great, must play for everyone
  80. Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Persona 5 royal is one of the best games ever made. Great narrative, unforgettable characters, fluid and fun gameplay and one of the best osts in game history. Is just a perfect game
  81. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Easily game of the year material
    Great to see that playstation lineup is getting stronger day by day.
  82. Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is truly a perfect game, it is massively improved on and has so much new content to explore, but even if ur new to the game in general then ur into a massive treat. The combat is pure perfection, it hits you with the most satisfying RPG style of gameplay in all gaming. Supporting the game is the masterful soundtrack that always delivers perfect tunes as you go. The story isPersona 5 Royal is truly a perfect game, it is massively improved on and has so much new content to explore, but even if ur new to the game in general then ur into a massive treat. The combat is pure perfection, it hits you with the most satisfying RPG style of gameplay in all gaming. Supporting the game is the masterful soundtrack that always delivers perfect tunes as you go. The story is also flawless with amazing twists and turns. Even if you played Persona 5 (2017) this game still has so much new additions, that it even makes it feel so new and fresh at times, for example you have new combat changes new improvements in the dungeons overall new stories to get through new music and the best addition the thieves den. Persona 5 Royal is a game that all gamers must experience, it is a flawless perfect creation and it might very well be one of the greatest games ever made. (A Perfect Masterpiece 5/5) You Must Play It! Expand
  83. Oct 27, 2020
    10
    For me its the best game i have ever played it greatly improves on the base game and i didn't even know it was possible to improve the base game let alone to this extent. The ending is perfect and this is the first game that made me cry on it's ending and i just can't wait for Persona 6.
  84. Apr 4, 2020
    10
    An amazing game gets even better! I loved Persona 5 and Royal just adds on to it. Persona/SMT is one of my favorite series. If you're a fan of JRPGs you'll probably love this game.
  85. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших, если не лучшая игра на PS4. Превосходный сюжет, хорошо прописанные персонажи, шикарный Геймплей, стиль, саундтрек на уровне Death Stranding, если не лучше.
  86. Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is one of several exclusives for which you can buy a PS4. 10 out of 10
  87. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    The game has been great, please to play. Great additions, love persona. Worth a second play through
  88. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    This just has to be the best ps4 game I have ever played. I had already played the Japanese version I liked it so much I bought the English one too.
  89. Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I’ve played a lot of video games but this none have captivated me like this one. This is a strong case for the best game of all time.
  90. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Pues al final sí que se podía coger un juego perfecto y mejorarlo. Han metido un montón de contenido interesante que es cierto que hace el juego absurdamente fácil, pero subes dificultad y ya está, el nuevo antagonista es de 10 y Sumire está sobrevalorada.
  91. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Truly a masterpiece and cannot be taken for granted.
    SERIOUSLY What a great
    Do NOT port this or any Persona Base game on Switch, cuz they are ungrateful and are ill informed that the base games are PS exclusive
  92. Apr 19, 2020
    10
    I’ll be waiting for persona 6 playing the royal,this game is truly amazing.
  93. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Прекрасно как и всегда,новые персонажи,геймплейные нововведения.В общем красота...
  94. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time

    This shares the title of best jrpg of all time along with Persona 4 Golden, Atlus got another masterpiece under their belt. Although the game isn’t flawless almost every aspect of the game is nearing perfection. Music, visuals, combat and writing is top notch and blend together so well. This game isn’t for everyone but i believe everyone owes it to
    One of the greatest games of all time

    This shares the title of best jrpg of all time along with Persona 4 Golden, Atlus got another masterpiece under their belt. Although the game isn’t flawless almost every aspect of the game is nearing perfection. Music, visuals, combat and writing is top notch and blend together so well. This game isn’t for everyone but i believe everyone owes it to themselves to try this game.
    Expand
  95. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    The base game was already a masterpiece, but this is something different. Almost every change made the game better and Atlus did so smoothly, its like these new elements was always meant to be in the game. Even if you dont like the JRPG genre as a whole, this game makes you a fan, trust me. There are a very few games out there that can be a true gem and give an experience like neverThe base game was already a masterpiece, but this is something different. Almost every change made the game better and Atlus did so smoothly, its like these new elements was always meant to be in the game. Even if you dont like the JRPG genre as a whole, this game makes you a fan, trust me. There are a very few games out there that can be a true gem and give an experience like never before, but this is definitely one of them. Thank you Atlus for this beast. Now we just need a switch port. Expand
  96. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 was a great game on its own but Persona 5 Royal made persona 5 an absolutely amazing game deserving a 10/10 rating.
  97. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 was already a masterpiece of a game that didn't need any kinds of improvements or enhancements, I actually thought might ruin it since the game is so amazing on its own, it doesn't need any kind of improvement added on but BOY! Was I wrong! I LOVE PERSONA 5 ROYAL! Everything they added in terms of the improvements was for the you to not feel the frustration of playing the game inPersona 5 was already a masterpiece of a game that didn't need any kinds of improvements or enhancements, I actually thought might ruin it since the game is so amazing on its own, it doesn't need any kind of improvement added on but BOY! Was I wrong! I LOVE PERSONA 5 ROYAL! Everything they added in terms of the improvements was for the you to not feel the frustration of playing the game in mind, they knew that so they had to make those amazing improvements. As. For. The new story, my God x atlus has surpassed themselves, with such a well written story and and an AMAZING ANTAGONIST, Expand
  98. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 was already one of the best games of this generation and Royal is even better. Thank you Atlus for this masterpiece.
  99. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Best game for quarantine season you'll get a lot of hours out of this. It's a long game but the way the character arcs are set make it seem fine so much to do and almost none of it is boring. Played p5 but playing this, it really does feel like the definitive version of the game.
  100. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal! If you thought persona 5 was good then royal will blow you away! It takes whatever was good about persona 5 makes it better and removes minor hindrances present in the original game! The added content and the life quality change's will make your journey playing with the phantom thieves fresh again! GO BUY NOW YES?
Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 71
  2. Negative: 0 out of 71
  1. Jun 10, 2020
    100
    Persona 5 Royal allows players to experience the story they already love in a new way without losing any of the beauty from the original game. New and old characters get their chance to shine through and steal your heart, even the ones you never expected to. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and maybe you’ll even feel a sense of justice for the infamous Phantom Thieves in the end. But one thing you won’t feel is regret in picking up Persona 5 Royal, as it’s truly the best Persona title, if not one of the best video games, I’ve ever experienced to date.
  2. May 20, 2020
    100
    This is not more of the same, this is not an optional add-on to the original game. This, my friends, is the perfect experience, down to the last letter, down to the last minute. Persona 5 Royal is a Japanese crown jewel.
  3. Apr 30, 2020
    85
    All of the new additions and content mean that Persona 5 Royal is a clear upgrade to the original. New players should seek this version without hesitation, although vets may find starting the game over from scratch to be too big an ask. Either way, there’s no doubt that Persona 5 Royal sits proudly on the throne of Peak Persona… or at least it will until Atlus decides they can do even more with it.