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  1. May 20, 2020
    10
    My Favorite game of all time

    I Recommend EVERYONE to play this game it is a masterpiece. The music is amazing, the characters are amazing and the story and game play is amazing every thing is perfect. The third semester is amazing.
    Please give this game a shot
  2. Apr 21, 2020
    10
    I have no words to describe just a beautiful game I just can’t describe it you need to play for yourself it is worth it
  3. Apr 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its basically persona 5 but with more content
    The new story line thing is very impressive and good try it buy it give Atlus your money
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  4. Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Even though it is only an enhanced version for the vanilla version. I still have a wonderful experience after playing this game. Personally, the additional confidants, stories, and features completes the original game, and it gives me more satisfying feeling than the original one. For me, this is the one of the best games I have ever played.
  5. Apr 23, 2020
    10
    I obtained the platinum trophy of this game yesterday. And I can only say that was "AWESOOOOME!!!".
    This game has huge differences between the original, especially to the end. I cried again with the end of my favourite game, hahaha
  6. Apr 23, 2020
    10
    The original 2017 release was already one of my favourite games of all time; in a series that previously raised the bar for JRPGs. With the new release, I was mildly sceptical about the idea of adding in new characters to a preexisting narrative without it feeing awkward and forced. Royal not only does this without a hitch - but the new characters and story content are some of the bestThe original 2017 release was already one of my favourite games of all time; in a series that previously raised the bar for JRPGs. With the new release, I was mildly sceptical about the idea of adding in new characters to a preexisting narrative without it feeing awkward and forced. Royal not only does this without a hitch - but the new characters and story content are some of the best content in the entire game. The new final palace in particular blows everything else in the game out of the water and features what might be the best story arc out of any Persona game. Add this along side all the other gameplay tweaks that make for a more compelling experience and you have a huge improvement over an already phenomenal game. Expand
  7. Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Where to begin with this? This game is one that I wholeheartedly believe every PS4 owner should get their hands on. It has a unique story that tackles serious subject matter, a cast of lovable characters that you will miss after the credits roll, and a soundtrack that will never leave your head. P5R fixes a lot of issues the original P5 had, making it the ultimate Persona 5 experience. IWhere to begin with this? This game is one that I wholeheartedly believe every PS4 owner should get their hands on. It has a unique story that tackles serious subject matter, a cast of lovable characters that you will miss after the credits roll, and a soundtrack that will never leave your head. P5R fixes a lot of issues the original P5 had, making it the ultimate Persona 5 experience. I ask that you give it a shot. It might just change your life. Expand
  8. Apr 25, 2020
    10
    I can't believe it, but they made it. They made Persona 5 even better in every aspect of the game. The soundracks added are amazing. Complete JRPG game I would recommend even for the people that despise the genre, and I'm sure they'd enjoy it as much as I did. Worth it.
  9. Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 era incrível, Persona 5 Royal está em outro nível de perfeição...
  10. Jun 14, 2021
    10
    I loved this game to death when it came out and I still do. While it has fallen from its #1 spot (or really just depending on the day), I loved Persona 5 as well but Royal really cemented it as it brought me back to the great characters that inhabited Persona 5.
  11. Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Where do I begin with Persona 5 Royal? It's a masterpiece.

    The plot is about a Japanese High School Boy, who you get to name, that has been put on probation for a crime he did not commit. Because of this crime, he is transferred to Tokyo to go to a new school. However, on his first day, he gets pulled into another dimension and gets a power called Persona. He and his future friends then
    Where do I begin with Persona 5 Royal? It's a masterpiece.

    The plot is about a Japanese High School Boy, who you get to name, that has been put on probation for a crime he did not commit. Because of this crime, he is transferred to Tokyo to go to a new school. However, on his first day, he gets pulled into another dimension and gets a power called Persona. He and his future friends then use this power to become Phantom Thieves that steal the hearts of corrupt adults to change society.

    As for the gameplay, it follows standard RPG format. Combat is turn-based battles where you can use your Personas to attack enemies and exploit their weaknesses for fun combat. The menus for your actions that you can perform are all heavily stylized, which makes getting into combat worth it just to see them. Outside of combat, you live the life of a Japanese high schooler. You have free time throughout the days to hang out with your friends, go to school, work at jobs, or improve your social skills. Doing those things helps you when you are a phantom thief. They can give you special bonuses or abilities that makes your job of reforming society easier.

    In my opinion, this game is worth every cent, probably even more, that you spend on it. I love that the plot gives you a great feeling of actually reforming society and keeping you on your toes for doing the right thing. The combat and phantom thief gameplay are really satisfying and allow you to approach situations in many different ways. The daily life gameplay acts as a nice counterbalance to the other parts of the game and gives you great character interactions and a really good reason to care about the world you are trying to save.

    tldr; the game is near, if not already, perfect and I would highly recommend anyone with a PS4 to get it.
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  12. Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Honestly, this game deserves game of the year.
    You take an incredible game (Persona 5) and essentially turn it into a director's cut with a lot of new content and changes that make the game overall more enjoyable. If you had any issues with vanilla Persona 5, they are most likely resolved in Royal.
    Overall, fantastic game, deserves all the praise it is getting.
  13. May 12, 2020
    10
    Лучшая из современных Персон, первую и вторую не беру в расчет там своя атмосфера. Кто то может сказать что игру упростили, но это не так, игру довели до ума, поправили нюансы и шероховатости, добавили нового контента и расширили историю. В таком виде настоятельно рекомендую всем любителям JRPG!Лучшая из современных Персон, первую и вторую не беру в расчет там своя атмосфера. Кто то может сказать что игру упростили, но это не так, игру довели до ума, поправили нюансы и шероховатости, добавили нового контента и расширили историю. В таком виде настоятельно рекомендую всем любителям JRPG!
  14. May 1, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Museum Art. The art, style and the anime is amazing. Atlus thanks for the Spanish translate. I will buy Persona 6.
  15. May 2, 2020
    10
    The best RPG ever...every single penny worth it !
    In Comparison to the previous Persona 5 it has much more content...to much to publish a DLC.
    The best game this year for sure !
  16. May 3, 2020
    10
    It is exactly what i wanted ...a turn based rpg with a lot of charm and an insane story....i bought the game twice with the previous ine and im gonna play Persona 4 golden on Vita aswell...
    The Japan aspect in this game is existent but not to much....totally appropiate !
  17. May 26, 2020
    10
    Due to this new version of Persona 5, I can now proudly claim that it is my favorite game of all time along with Persona 3 FES and Persona 4 Golden. Any minor issues I had with the original P5 couldn't have possibly ruined my overall experience with the game, however, Royal manages to fix these minor issues and even adds more to the game.

    Some additions that I feel are noteworthy
    Due to this new version of Persona 5, I can now proudly claim that it is my favorite game of all time along with Persona 3 FES and Persona 4 Golden. Any minor issues I had with the original P5 couldn't have possibly ruined my overall experience with the game, however, Royal manages to fix these minor issues and even adds more to the game.

    Some additions that I feel are noteworthy Include:
    -A new story ark and dungeon after the events of the original game, which gives a satisfying conclusion to the Phantom Thieve's struggles. (You need to meet certain in-game conditions to access)
    -Reworking of previous dungeons and Mementos.
    -The additions of "Traits", which are special passive abilities to each persona, and the "Fusion Alarm" system both add to the already addicting fusing system of the Persona and SMT series.
    - More enemy variety throughout the game
    - Extra challenging bosses that you can attempt to fight and come in the form of "Challenge Battles" in the velvet room. (Most are DLC though)
    - Changes and polish to battle mechanics
    - Faster battle results screen ^^'
    - All new soundtrack arrangements are amazing.

    These are just to name a sum of the additions that make purchasing Persona 5 Royal a worthwhile investment to make for RPG fans : ). I recommend that fans of RPGs play the game on Hard mode to get the most out of the experience.
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  18. May 3, 2020
    10
    This game is not only a wonderful improvement over an already masterful game, it is something that everyone in this industry should be striving to create. Hands down my favorite game ever.
  19. May 3, 2020
    10
    The best version of one of the already best games of the decade on the playstation 4
  20. Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Maravillosa versión pulida, mejorada y con historia y más cosas extras de un J-RPG que de por si ya era de lo mejor de la década, platinado y completados todos los desafíos de la guarida de los ladrones fantasma, 3 partidas en un mes y aún tengo ganas de jugarlo más. Además, te da la oportunidad de acceder al final del juego original, por lo que, si no lo compraste en su momento, tambienMaravillosa versión pulida, mejorada y con historia y más cosas extras de un J-RPG que de por si ya era de lo mejor de la década, platinado y completados todos los desafíos de la guarida de los ladrones fantasma, 3 partidas en un mes y aún tengo ganas de jugarlo más. Además, te da la oportunidad de acceder al final del juego original, por lo que, si no lo compraste en su momento, tambien puedes distrutar de el. Aparte de todos eso, ha venido traducido al Español, cosa que no se suele ver en la saga (por no decir que es la primera vez sin contar los spin-off de baile), cosa que se agradece muchisimo. Expand
  21. May 4, 2020
    10
    Let's face it, the JRPG landscape has changed. What was formerly one of the preeminent video game genres has been pushed to the fringe of the hobby. True to goodness, turn based RPG offerings are a rare find in this age. But don't you worry, because Persona 5 Royal has arrived to leave any lover of JRPG's completely satisfied. This game is quite frankly one of the best examples of thisLet's face it, the JRPG landscape has changed. What was formerly one of the preeminent video game genres has been pushed to the fringe of the hobby. True to goodness, turn based RPG offerings are a rare find in this age. But don't you worry, because Persona 5 Royal has arrived to leave any lover of JRPG's completely satisfied. This game is quite frankly one of the best examples of this sort of game. The aesthetic is mind blowing, the story is excellent, and the characters will stay with you long after the game's completion.

    Buy this, and experience it right now.
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  22. May 5, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is one of, if not the, best JRPGs ever made. Having platinumed the original Persona 5 two years ago, I went into persona 5 royal hoping for slight changes to gameplay that would essentially make it a better replaythrough. There are so many minor changes throughout the game that make the characters feel more alive, or fix even the smallest issues that I had with the basePersona 5 Royal is one of, if not the, best JRPGs ever made. Having platinumed the original Persona 5 two years ago, I went into persona 5 royal hoping for slight changes to gameplay that would essentially make it a better replaythrough. There are so many minor changes throughout the game that make the characters feel more alive, or fix even the smallest issues that I had with the base game, such as completely overhauling the mementos mega dungeon, that made me thoroughly enjoy replaying through the game. If that was all there was to the game, I would agree with many of the people on this website leaving disgruntled reviews that this game is not worth $60 to someone who has played the base game. I think there is some validity in that the game maybe should cost less to those who payed for the base game and that areas like Okumura's palace were not truly fixed; however, the third semester content utterly shocked me in how well both the characters and situations were written. Without going into any spoilers, Persona has managed has managed to make me completely rethink my concepts of Justice and the idea of moving towards the future. Thematically, royal just works. I personally thought the original ending felt lackluster and the characters' behaviors didn't really make logical sense after all they had been through together, but with the changes made in royal, I believe the ending is actually the BEST portion of the entire game now. Finally, I want to end my review by talking about the music. Persona 5 already had an insanely beautiful soundtrack, potentially the best of 2017, had Nier;Automata not also come out that same year. Somehow, they made that soundtrack even better with absolute bangers like "I Believe" in combination with the more emotional "僕らの光." I don't think that this game is for everyone, but I Believe the level of care and quality present in this game is so rare and worth paying attention to that it should shine as the Pinnacle of both modern JRPG gameplay and storytelling. It is not a game to be ignored. Expand
  23. May 7, 2020
    10
    If you already played the first game this is not going to be a 100% new game but you can really enjoy the game more just because of the little e medium changes on the characters and game. And if you never played then this is a 10/10 game to play
  24. May 9, 2020
    10
    With the magnificence of persona 5, she had some problems that I did not like, but I felt that an updated version with a true ending would be released, as was the case with persona 4 and persona 4 golden. When I found out that persona 5 royal was coming out, I definitely decided what to buy. My friends said that it’s just DLC, but I said differently, that persona 5 royal is not just DLC,With the magnificence of persona 5, she had some problems that I did not like, but I felt that an updated version with a true ending would be released, as was the case with persona 4 and persona 4 golden. When I found out that persona 5 royal was coming out, I definitely decided what to buy. My friends said that it’s just DLC, but I said differently, that persona 5 royal is not just DLC, it’s the perfect persona 5. And of course I was convinced of this. Persona 5 royal is not some DLC - it's a great game that will forever remain in my heart and soul. Thanks Atlus for the game, you are the best))) Expand
  25. May 10, 2020
    10
    Gran historia que te atrapa desde el principio con buen desarollo de personajes,
    Buen sistema de combate y gran diseño de mazmorras y jefes.
    Las banda sonora es perfecta.
  26. May 11, 2020
    10
    This is definetely the best game I have ever played. A significant improvement from persona 5, I have spent 150+ hours and still want to play way more.
    The last arc of the story was the best one, somehow beating the last persona 5 arc. It was extremely good storywise, and very emotional.
    It's the best JRPG out there without a doubt, and a must play.
  27. Sep 6, 2020
    10
    They did it, they really did it. Loved that you can further enhance your parties personas. "Jazz" it up ladies, and gentlemen.
  28. May 17, 2020
    10
    This was my first Persona´s game and I’m sure that I made one of the best purchases of my life. It is an amazing game with a cool playing system in which each day in the game counts. How do you spend your time in the game is crucial to develop the main character.
    The battle system is easy to play but really deep and difficult to master. The Palaces and Mementos sections are really fun to
    This was my first Persona´s game and I’m sure that I made one of the best purchases of my life. It is an amazing game with a cool playing system in which each day in the game counts. How do you spend your time in the game is crucial to develop the main character.
    The battle system is easy to play but really deep and difficult to master. The Palaces and Mementos sections are really fun to play and with a spectacular designing, but at the end of the adventure might be a little monotonous. The variety of Personas is huge and each one of the have their own features and designs.
    The plot is really interesting and captivating, especially in the last parts of the game, when it gets more dynamic.
    By last, the main characters and the confidants have a great development (most of them) and do you really have the feeling of empathise and grown up with them.
    The Phantom Thieves have stolen my heart with this game. It was an incredible journey and now I am waiting for the next chapter.
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  29. May 13, 2021
    10
    Spent two weeks playing this game, only to realize that this is the most fun game i’ve ever played and definitely, my most favorite game of all time, along with Breath of the Wild.
  30. May 14, 2020
    10
    One of the most amazing game I have ever play. Every negative is about money or SJW crap....
  31. May 15, 2020
    10
    Vanilla P5 was already a near-perfect game and Royal manages to make the game even better with more content, improved gameplay balancing, and new mechanics. Definitely a must buy if you're into RPGs.
  32. May 17, 2020
    10
    Love the "new story" With some kinda twist on it, just finished with 96% trophy completion, and for me its 60$ Worthy
  33. May 18, 2020
    10
    Stole my heart again, one of the best JRPGS on the PS4 and worth every money spent on it.
  34. May 18, 2020
    10
    Best game ever played in my life. The story is incredible with a diverse range of characters all with their own unique personalities. It’s so addicting and makes you want to keep playing. The message is one which will always be remembered by the player too.
  35. Jun 18, 2020
    10
    I'm reviewing this game in a bubble, while others have compared it to Persona 5 I think its unfair, if you're an outsider coming into the franchise for the first time, there's no need to worry about the differences between P5 and P5R.

    This game is by far, one of the best contemporary JRPGs of all time. While not flawless (no game is), it is without a doubt a masterpiece. If I had to
    I'm reviewing this game in a bubble, while others have compared it to Persona 5 I think its unfair, if you're an outsider coming into the franchise for the first time, there's no need to worry about the differences between P5 and P5R.

    This game is by far, one of the best contemporary JRPGs of all time. While not flawless (no game is), it is without a doubt a masterpiece. If I had to break it down:

    - Gameplay: 10/10
    - Score: 10/10
    - Aesthetics: 10/10
    - Graphics: 10/10
    - Voice Acting: 10/10
    - Story: 9/10

    The final semester (additional content) in particular is one of the best arcs in a Persona game to date, excellently written, scored and acted.

    Gameplay wise Persona has never been better, with extremely in-depth mechanics that blow many of its peers in the JRPG space out of the water. The One-More system has been a staple of the series for a long time but its never felt snappier and more satisfying to chain One-Mores between all of your party members and power up the final character for massive damage.

    The soundtrack expands on the original Persona 5 score and somehow improves what I would've already considered a 10/10 soundtrack. If another game had just one of these tracks, they'd be standouts, this game has upwards of 20 memorable, and groovy tracks that you'll never get tired of.

    Graphically, I'll break down the aesthetics and performance separately but as an overview, this game oozes style without sacrificing performance. As a User Interface and UX designer myself, its not hard to see how meticulously planned and constructed Persona's menus and HUD is. Sight and Sound form together seamlessly and no detail was spared. From the ways menus are animated, how they blend into gameplay, how they sound, its all some of the best work in any game, period.

    Performance wise, Royal is also extremely solid. I mentioned at the top I wouldn't compare it to the original, but here I think there's some value in doing so. Persona 5 was originally developed for the PS3, but mid-way through was also declared a PS4 title at launch as well. The impact of the game being a PS3 product at heart wasn't as noticeable when played, but looking back now it's very clear.

    Persona 5 Royal has clearly been revamped and built from the ground up for the PS4. Significant benefits like load times, envrionments, graphical improvements and lighting has been made. Textures, models, animations have all been greatly improved.

    Voice Acting is huge for Persona, for those new to the franchise the narrative is typically expressed through animated interactions following an almost visual novel style presentation. I say "visual novel" not as a bad thing however, I believe you'll quickly come to appreciate the efforts being made to keep you engaged in the story being told, with new additions to the dialogue system like the "Auto" mode, which lets conversation flow without any input from the player, I think this is maybe the best implementation of dialogue we've seen yet in the Persona series. On top of those mechanical changes, it's also safe to say the game is now voiced a majority of the time. From just a gut feeling, I'd say around 50% of the dialogue in the original Persona 5 was actually voiced. Here, I'd probably say its around 66%, or 2/3rds.

    Story is the one element of the game I gave only a 9/10, I am someone with a larger experience with Persona games, and since i know the potential of the series, it's hard for me to separate those from my overall feelings. Overall the story is brillaint, each character is well written and well acted, and the major beats will absolutely steal your heart. My only gripes are pacing issues in the middle of the game, a holdover from the original Persona 5 as that had the same issues. I will say that after the dip in the mid point of the game, once the story starts firing off around 60% of the way through, it never relents. The last half of the game is a giant build up all coalescing in the arc I spoke about at the top; the final Semester. No spoilers here, but if this is how the future of the series looks, I am 100000% in.

    So yes, that is my review of Persona 5 Royal. A mountainous recommend from me, will be extremely shocked if this isn't my GOTY for 2020
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  36. May 20, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de persona 5 es tan bueno que estas tan junto a los personajes que lloras si algo malo pasa una experiencia inolvidable 10/10
  37. May 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have played the original P5 and I must say that P5 was truly a masterpiece as an JRPG, but it had some flaws... Now with Royal it’s the complete experience with even more stuff to do, with even more confidants, new Personas, and more Palaces. Persona 5 Royal had stolen my heart again, after 130 hours of gameplay I can say that Royal is truly one of the best JRPG ever and if you are wondering which one to buy, I’ll say take your chance with Royal, you’ll enjoy it even more. Expand
  38. May 25, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal released on March 31st 2020 is a rerealse to Persona 5. The game has new content that expands 2 months. If you are wondering if you shoukd buy this over the orginal, you should get this one since it has the most content and new features.
  39. May 27, 2020
    10
    I have never been more captivated by a game emotionally as much as this. The extra content and upgraded graphics are amazing. I have played this game 4 times and have watched 3 playthroughs.
  40. Jun 2, 2021
    10
    After >250 hours of Persona 5, I expected this game to contain only small upgrades and a new waifu, because how did P5 got any major better changes from the masterpiece it already was? But oh boy how wrong was I. The third semester alone already worth the whole price, and the new boss along with their backstory/palace made this feels like a whole new game from the original P5.

    The newly
    After >250 hours of Persona 5, I expected this game to contain only small upgrades and a new waifu, because how did P5 got any major better changes from the masterpiece it already was? But oh boy how wrong was I. The third semester alone already worth the whole price, and the new boss along with their backstory/palace made this feels like a whole new game from the original P5.

    The newly introduced mechanics are also insanely well thought. They bring the depth into a new level, and these major upgrades made me feel like like going from P4G to P5. Don't get me wrong, P4G already contain a very deep combat system, but comparing combat system of P4G to P5's is just like comparing P5's to P5R's.
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  41. May 29, 2020
    10
    This is truly one of the best JRPGs of all time. Close to perfection, and a great improvement over the original. 10/10
    also this game is better than xenoblade definitive edition, overrated garbage game
  42. Jun 1, 2020
    10
    IMO, literally the best JRPG ever made. P5 was already REALLY good, but Royal adds something that the original lacked, a satisfying ending. The only thing that I think they could've done better was the difficulty, they could've added a harder difficulty, but it's still fine if you don't abuse the fusions.
  43. Jun 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was outstanding. Every little thing added to this game enhances the experiences, be it the pictures you sometimes get from your team in the group chat, to new events and locations scattered throughout the game. And the final palace oh GOD. Easily the best dungeon in the entire game and Maruki is hands down one of if not the best antagonist in the entire series. Even if you've played the original P5, give Royal a shot if you haven't yet. It's totally worth it Expand
  44. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Original P5 is already a 10/10 and Royal improves on it in every way and fixes almost every flaw with the original. Would give an 11 if it was possible
  45. Jun 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is certainly, the best game of the year (for me), even though the major part of the game you already know and already played in Persona 5, it brings new mechanisms and new characters to the story, this makes the game look a totally new one.
    I wish that Kasumi was a playable character (like in Persona 3, that we have a male and a female carather to play,and different characters and stories for each), it would definitely bring a new vision to the game, and explain more of her story (because she have a deep background that could be better used in the game).
    And I have to emphasize the great soundtrack that Shoji Meguro does, it's amazing and complete, I'm a big fan of his work.
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  46. Jun 12, 2020
    10
    It was amazing.the game was fun and enjoyed the heck out the new version.it brought alot of new features to make the game feel better like:being able to reload guns in the dungeouns is cool.i like the characters alot and i enjoyed it.this is truly the definitive editon of persona 5
  47. Jun 16, 2020
    10
    Improves off the base game in every way while it does get tiring seeing so much dialogue its fine because most of the time the dialogue is important once again the phantom thieves won me over with this masterpiece of a game and has become my favorite game of all time.
  48. Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Amazing interface, amazing animations, characters, music, battle system and pretty much the rest of the game. I only played this version so I can't compare both versions. Recommended to every player who hasn't played it yet.
  49. Jun 14, 2020
    10
    BEST JRPG AVAILABLE ON THE PS4! Also, the best PS4 Exclusive! Much better than The Last Of Us, Part II or any other game full of woke agendas. This is truly a must play if you haven’t experienced any Persona games before.
  50. Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Salah satu game JRPG terbaik, buat kalian yg gemar main game bertemakan rpg jepang saya sangat rekomendasikan game ini
  51. Jun 14, 2020
    10
    This is a modified P5 need I say more? Ok apparently I need to type more to reach the requirement, but honestly this game is really great, story, music, compelling action/gameplay and picturesque animations especially in the cutscene. Straight up perfects incarnate.
  52. Jun 15, 2020
    10
    I absolutely adore this game, if you like JRPG's then I feel this is the best of the best.
    The story is amazing it really keeps you hooked in. It's a long game so be prepared to put the time in, but It made me really felt like I was in high school again but this time in the land of the rising sun.
    I loved the characters and went out of my way to build my confidant with as many as I could,
    I absolutely adore this game, if you like JRPG's then I feel this is the best of the best.
    The story is amazing it really keeps you hooked in. It's a long game so be prepared to put the time in, but It made me really felt like I was in high school again but this time in the land of the rising sun.
    I loved the characters and went out of my way to build my confidant with as many as I could, every one of the phantom thieves and a few of the outsiders. The battle system is tight and addicting for a JRPG, I won't spoil the story but it involves a major misunderstanding right from the beginning, that makes you want to see it though to the end. It took me about 150hrs to complete it, Even if your not JRPG fan, you will likely fall in love with this game like I did, there really isn't a whole lot to dislike here, if I have to complain about anything it would be a certain collectibles in each palace, they can sometimes be a pain to find and other than an item that carries over a new game plus serves no real purpose. Apparently there was cut content with them and that's disappointing that they weren't able to make it work.
    No game is perfect but there are some gems that come damn close, Persona 5 Royal is one of those gems, I can't wait to see what Atlas has planned next.
    I give Persona 5 Royal; "10 stolen hearts out of 10"
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  53. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I have played the original when it came out and I would have rated it an 8/10 due to grinding and the bosses not being as interesting in combat. So I picked this copy up and and the £60 was worth it. I have clocked in about 128 hours into this game and I have enjoyed the bosses more than I did as well as the new social locations and the new confidants. And that is another think, theI have played the original when it came out and I would have rated it an 8/10 due to grinding and the bosses not being as interesting in combat. So I picked this copy up and and the £60 was worth it. I have clocked in about 128 hours into this game and I have enjoyed the bosses more than I did as well as the new social locations and the new confidants. And that is another think, the confidants (or social links) have added newer features that make it more worth while to hang out with each character. Another feature that made this game more re-playable is the Thieves den, which has it own achievement wall that unlocks artwork, model statues and displayed that can be places in the museum area and videos related to the game. I enjoyed every bit of this game as I did with Persona 4 Golden. Expand
  54. Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is the definitive RPG of its generation. Royal builds upon the already fantastic foundation of its predecessor and grows into a magnum opus for the genre in terms of gameplay and story alike. Every quality of life improvement and new feature would appeal to newcomers as well as returning players. The game is definitely worth playing if you have been itching to try the gamePersona 5 Royal is the definitive RPG of its generation. Royal builds upon the already fantastic foundation of its predecessor and grows into a magnum opus for the genre in terms of gameplay and story alike. Every quality of life improvement and new feature would appeal to newcomers as well as returning players. The game is definitely worth playing if you have been itching to try the game for the first time or have been craving another Persona 5 playthrough. But be warned, your time will be consumed heavily by this game. A necessary sacrifice it will be. Expand
  55. Jan 7, 2021
    10
    I love this game, is advise any Persona fan to play this game, and of this is your first persona game your in for a treat
  56. Apr 29, 2023
    10
    The pinnacle of what gaming should be. A truly sublime, once in a lifetime experience.
  57. Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 is an amazing game with amazing characters and amazing gameplay with amazing music.
  58. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    PERSONA 5 ROYAL asks telling questions of the subjugation of the individual in the face of the primacy of youth through its political use of voiceover.
  59. Jun 18, 2020
    10
    The additions to this game over the original fit in so seamlessly you have to wonder if they planned this full story out from the start. The expanded OST is absolutely perfect and it's just amazing how they managed to make an already perfect game so much better. This is probably my favorite game in the past decade or so.
  60. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played.
    They improved upon the original perfectly. One my 4th new game +
  61. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Currently the best game of the year for me until now.
    The game improved since the first one and is even more impressive.
    The story is good, the characters are good and I'm grateful to have played it.
  62. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I bow down to the Persona Franchise. You will not be disappointed here. Get em while it's hot pimpin.
  63. Jul 14, 2020
    10
    This is the best jrpg of all time hands down ! It can’t be put into words . You have to play it to understand it’s perfection! Thanks atlas!
  64. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Possibly my favorite game of all time. An excellent addition to a game which was to me, almost perfect.
  65. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, как и остальные части доставила уйму эмоций, проходил на одном дыхании!
  66. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    De los mejores jrpg de la generación, una historia profunda, y unos personajes buenisimos, me encanta
  67. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Sooooo amazinggggg!!!
    This game is even better than the original You must play it even if you are not fan of JRPG games!
  68. Nov 23, 2022
    10
    I admit that I haven't finished it yet due to time constraints, but it is without a doubt one of the best games I've ever played. A fascinating JRPG that builds on an intriguing idea and simply keeps going.

    Update: I've finally finished it and I won't say anything further. Just buy the damn game
  69. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Nice ! 111111111111111bsjsvusnsgsuagagfauabagahabvahavagshabjavahavahahauavmzgzkava
  70. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Il gioco base era già abbastanza figo royal riesce persino a oltrepassarlo con trama e personaggi nuovi stupendi
  71. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Basically a better version of Persona 5, which was already at least a 9/10 game.
    Really loved the new characters, especially Maruki.
    DLC prices are disgusting and a complete rip off tho. Never buying those. Atlus really needs to improve their DLC practices.
  72. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Best characters and best story but it is easy game and long game so it will take long time to finish it
  73. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de los que he jugado.. la jugabilidad es buenisima perfectocto
  74. Jul 5, 2021
    10
    Persona 5 is a game I've been in love with from the moment I first fired it up. Due to various circumstances, however, I never finished it until a couple days ago. I dropped my first playthrough about 50 hours in because I got distracted by something else, and by the time I decided to pick it up again, I barely remembered what was going on. By then, I figured I'd wait for Royal to come outPersona 5 is a game I've been in love with from the moment I first fired it up. Due to various circumstances, however, I never finished it until a couple days ago. I dropped my first playthrough about 50 hours in because I got distracted by something else, and by the time I decided to pick it up again, I barely remembered what was going on. By then, I figured I'd wait for Royal to come out (as well as the PS5 for a better experience).

    By the time I finally beat the game (110+ hours in - went for the platinum trophy, which can be obtained in a single playthrough with some planning), I was both overjoyed (because this easily toppled both my contenders to my favorite game) and sad (because the journey was over and I would never be able to experience it again for the first time).

    It's not a game for everyone. The pacing is slow, there's a LOT of dialogue and it's a turn-based RPG / dungeon crawler, which are indeed somewhat niche genres. However, if that sounds like something you'd enjoy, by all means play this game. It's one of the most amazing stories I've ever experienced.

    Upon finishing the game, I immediately picked up Persona 5 Strikers - which, despite being a significantly different game, is a great opportunity to get some more time with the characters and the world of Persona 5 that will definitely grow on you.
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  75. Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Best Game Even on PS4
    I have really enjoyed every second especially the new Palace OMG !!! the story of it's ruller and the palace music tottaly amazing
  76. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The best Persona yet! The new content is great! I love all the redesigns and additions in this version.
  77. Sep 14, 2022
    10
    Pretty much everything I've ever wanted in a JRPG. The kind of game I will likely revisit every year.
  78. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    great upgrade of the base game, lots more of content, the game itself was already great for fans of the genre, ofc expect lots of dialogue, turn based battle, done great btw, and engaging story, nice characters and deep mechanics,
  79. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Love the story but wished I bought this before the previous game. I miss origanal takami
  80. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Took an amazing game and made it better. The additional gameplay definitely adds to the fun, well worth the full price.
  81. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The game is masterpiece, if you looking for:
    good JRPG ✅
    solid story ✅
    amazing music ✅
    stunning animation ✅
  82. Nov 26, 2020
    10
    O Royal é a versão definitiva de jogar Persona 5, assim como seus predecessores também ganharam versões especiais (Persona 3 FES e Persona 4 Golden), o Royal oferece tudo que o jogo base tem a oferecer e MUITO MAIS, o jogo original foi uma obra de arte, com um visual estiloso, uma trilha sonora maravilhosa, história cativante e gameplay viciante, e apesar desses pontos serem maiores que osO Royal é a versão definitiva de jogar Persona 5, assim como seus predecessores também ganharam versões especiais (Persona 3 FES e Persona 4 Golden), o Royal oferece tudo que o jogo base tem a oferecer e MUITO MAIS, o jogo original foi uma obra de arte, com um visual estiloso, uma trilha sonora maravilhosa, história cativante e gameplay viciante, e apesar desses pontos serem maiores que os lados negativos do jogo, ele ainda tinha muitos erros, especialmente se tratando do Mementos, que quase sempre eu jogava com um tédio enorme, mas a Atlus pegou todos os defeitos que o jogo base tinha e consertaram no Royal, além de adicionar muito mais se tratando da gameplay.
    Durante um "Ambush", o jogo toca uma nova música de batalha, que antes era só a Last Surprise, e essa música nova é tão viciante quanto.
    Todos os palácios foram refeitos com a nova mecânica do "Grappling Hook", permitindo que você vá para novas áreas de cada palácio abrindo mais possibilidades de exploração, especialmente com os novos itens colecionáveis em cada palácio, as "Will Seeds", os palácios também foram refeitos em certas partes, onde você pode ter que resolver um puzzle novo ou passar por uma área com inimigos novos, o que deu um novo objetivo nos palácios além de só chegar até o fim como se fosse um Mementos 2.0.
    Cada boss recebeu rework e deixou a batalha mais imersiva relacionado com o pecado do boss/sua personalidade distorcida, já que agora eles são mais desafiadores e requerem mais flexibilidade da sua equipe pra curar e atingir os pontos fracos, resumindo, a gameplay do jogo melhorou muito, com 300 horas de jogo no jogo base eu achei que ainda ficaria entediado passando por tudo mais uma vez, mas o jogo me manteve entretido até então e não enjoei um momento sequer.
    Além do novo arco com a nova personagem, o Royal recebeu um arco de redenção pra um personagem que foi querido pelos fãs do jogo base, dando mais contexto a sua personalidade e a sua motivação, o que deixou mais claro seu papel na história.
    Os Confidants tiveram suas habilidades de "level up" aprimoradas e em alguns casos, foram refeitas e melhoradas a um nivel extremo (sim, estou falando de você Ryuji), melhorando ainda mais sua gameplay especialmente pela grande diversidade de vantagens que você ganha durante a gameplay tanto dentro de uma batalha quanto fora dela durante uma exploração, e com os novos dois Confidants, só melhorou mais a expêriencia.
    O novo modo "Thieves' Den" adicionou uma galeria pro jogo, onde você pode ver imagens e cutscenes do jogo, além de jogar um minigame divertido de cartas com os personagens jogáveis da história, além de poder colocar a trilha sonora que você quiser do jogo no ambiente enquanto faz algo. Com o novo sistema de "Achievements", você tem um novo objetivo pra jogar 100% do jogo, pra comprar tudo que a galeria tem a oferecer, música, imagens, cutscenes, visual pro seu palácio, é muita coisa pra aproveitar e que definitivamente vale a pena.
    No geral, Persona 5 Royal melhorou um jogo que já era incrível por si só, consertando todos os erros que o jogo base tinha que, apesar de divertido, deixava a desejar em certos momentos, como o Mementos.
    Com inúmeras melhorias de gameplay, história e exploração, o jogo finalmente se encontra num estado perfeito.
    Não mencionei o novo modo "Challenge Battle" e nem as imúmeras melhoras na Velvet Room entre outras coisas novas pois a análise ficaria mais longa do que já está, mas acredite, o jogo COM CERTEZA não é só uma história nova, mas é uma experiência nova e emocionante principalmente para veteranos da franquia.
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  83. Sep 3, 2022
    10
    Persona 5 Royal was my first Persona game and I LOVED every second of this game!
    The Story is Amazing! The characters (besides 2 I can't stand) are all loveable!
    Got the Platinum Trophy because I really enjoyed it and that means something!
    Can't wait for the PS5 Version!!
  84. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I find it hard to rate Royal because I already felt like the original Persona 5 was awesome in all the aspects but somehow they still improved it.
    The game is extremely addictive and one of the best games of the generation.
  85. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The best of the jrpg.
    Sophisticated graphics and criticism of reality.
    One of the best games of 2020.
  86. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Este juego es excelente , muchas horas de juego , muy divertido , una historia espectacular con desarrollo de personajes(muy carismaticos) y una banda sonora excelente y enemigos muy buenos y un final unico con un enemigo que duda de tu moral ,
  87. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I played the original persona 5 and absolutely loved it , even with its small flaws. I played royal after hearing about it and the game was amazing. It improves upon it's weaker characters and fixes every issue that the original had. The game also adds more game play options for incentive. For example, the addition of dart throwing to increase baton passes.

    The game has a third semester
    I played the original persona 5 and absolutely loved it , even with its small flaws. I played royal after hearing about it and the game was amazing. It improves upon it's weaker characters and fixes every issue that the original had. The game also adds more game play options for incentive. For example, the addition of dart throwing to increase baton passes.

    The game has a third semester and adds one month of gameplay and a new palace. I have to say, the third semester is flawless. Everything that is in here is absolutely flawless and necessary. The ending of the game conflicts me and has me thinking about my decisions.

    This is one of the best games I've ever played and it was a delight to play.
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  88. Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its better than the org p5 , the songs are wonderful im speaking of the new ones and the new palace is just great you cant deny that Expand
  89. Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Over 100 hours passed in a blink of an eye. Yet again! Cool enhancements in game looks and mechanics. New confidants are great addition, blend in "original" story greatly,
  90. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is easily the best JRPG i played, and i played a lot including almost every FF and Dragon Quest, Xenoblade as well...
    I bought the original game thinking meh i want to play something new and this looks cool i will try it, and my god it was worth it, this game has everything that you could ask for a JRPG in the best way possible: Starting with an unforgettable cast of characters,
    This game is easily the best JRPG i played, and i played a lot including almost every FF and Dragon Quest, Xenoblade as well...
    I bought the original game thinking meh i want to play something new and this looks cool i will try it, and my god it was worth it, this game has everything that you could ask for a JRPG in the best way possible: Starting with an unforgettable cast of characters, to a stylish way to present the classic turn base combat, it has one of the best soundtrack i had ever heard and, of course, the narrative, every single detail in this game means something, whether it is related to character development, plot development or world building, every development in the story feels so fresh and at the same time so natural that i just makes me want to play more.
    When i finished Persona 5 i thought"well... I think i will never play a game capable of hitting myself as a human being so hard". And then they announced Royal, my fisrt thought was that if the modified the original that was already a Master Piece Royal could only be worst, even with that i bought it because of how much i liked the original.
    Now i have finished Royal... And surpassing all kinds of spectations that i could have had this game not only stole my heart, it completely destroyed it in joy, now i can say this with full conviction, this is the bes JRPG of all time,and just to say it, if Persona 6 its even close to Royal it will be one of the greatest JRPGs ever just as Persona 4 Golden is
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  91. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The game is amazing!! Excelente story telling, amazing characters, the battle system is clean and the smooth jazz pop music is absolutely amazing.
  92. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The most complete JRPG i have ever played. Amazing voice acting in both Japanese and English, improved classic persona battle system, the social aspect of persona is the best it has ever been and the characters are phenomenal.
  93. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Ich liebe es! Fesselnde Story, klassisches gameplay und höher wiederspielwert. Empfehlung
  94. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    É apenas o melhor jogo da história. História profunda, personagens incríveis, a jogabilidade é limpa e muitas coisas. eu simplesmente gostei muito .
  95. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is the next greatest game i ve ever played. With nothing but pure adrenaline and feels by the end of my 160 hour first v. Every change to the game from the vanilla version felt potent and sublime. Having platinum'ed the first game 3 years ago and remembering every bit of the lackluster details that made the vanilla game feel off at times. It was no surprise that i wasPersona 5 Royal is the next greatest game i ve ever played. With nothing but pure adrenaline and feels by the end of my 160 hour first v. Every change to the game from the vanilla version felt potent and sublime. Having platinum'ed the first game 3 years ago and remembering every bit of the lackluster details that made the vanilla game feel off at times. It was no surprise that i was gushing during the certain parts of the game and dungeons where they significantly improved the tedious parts not to mention the combat felt generally more cohesive and grounded. The final antagonist is one of my favorite characters ever. The new semester is a fantastic arc with the dungeon having my favorite scores in the game. Lyn inaizumi and Shoji Meguro once again nailing that masterpiece soundtrack. Throw away your mask and I Believe are phenomenal OSTs. Atlus have outdid themselves. Every penny for this was worth it. It is the definitive persona experience and i cannot be more happier to have experienced it. Expand
  96. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Significantly better than the original which was already brilliant. The new characters & added content add so much to the story. It’s amazing.
  97. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is an amazing game for those who wish to pick up a JRPG for the first time, but furthermore, it's a game full of philosophy, deep narrative, great psychology, and above all, possibly the most beautiful design I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing in a game. It's one of the few games I'd give a rating of 11 to, if I could, but there's still a couple things wrong with thePersona 5 Royal is an amazing game for those who wish to pick up a JRPG for the first time, but furthermore, it's a game full of philosophy, deep narrative, great psychology, and above all, possibly the most beautiful design I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing in a game. It's one of the few games I'd give a rating of 11 to, if I could, but there's still a couple things wrong with the game.

    Now, I don't like giving out 10's willy nilly, but this is definitely a game that deserves it, simply because it has gone above and beyond what I would ever have expected. The Royal expansion adds to that punch, but also somewhat takes away from it.

    My biggest gripe with the Royal addition is that the plot is completely detached from the base of the game, for reasons I couldn't tell you without spoiling, and even then... still couldn't actually tell you. It's very confusing and odd. In prior Persona games, the expansion gives an explanation as to why things are the way they are, why the story began, etc. In Royal, it seems more like a completely different story was attached to Persona 5.

    Don't get me wrong; the Royal addition is amazing and compelling. It's a game you can discuss the philosophy of with friends and even family. The story is deep, riveting, and simply suggests that you ask yourself a variety of psychologically intensive questions, such as the reality of the happiness you seek, among many other things, deeper and not, which I couldn't possibly describe without breaking out into a full-blown 50 page essay.

    That being said, as I mentioned before, it is very detached from the main game. If you've never played the main game, and strictly played Persona 5 Royal, then I imagine you wouldn't feel very weirded-out by this, which is why I'm still rating this game a 10.

    Persona 5 Royal, when viewed separately, as a game which never had a predecessor, is such a stellar game that you'd be pressed to find a fault within it. No character within this story is a Mary Sue, a problem which Persona 4's Golden remaster slightly suffered from; they're all deep and polished, full of viable issues which every person has faced at least once in their lives, of that I'm sure.

    Something I wish to make a note of his how impressive it is that Persona 5 Royal never suffered from any "Mary Sue" within the game. As characters with incredible, society-defying powers, they are immediately placed upon pedestals, capable of being your typical "Hero of Justice" who wishes to reform the world, yet they aren't portrayed as heroes through the player's eyes, but as kids who were dealt a real **** hand throughout their lives, and are trying their best to maintain their composure in a world which has rejected their individuality.

    When it comes down to it, Persona 5 Royal is not only a great introduction for all who wish to enter the world of JRPG's, but it sets a precedent for the future of gaming: This is the kind of story a game can tell. This is the kind of world a player can be put into. With music and video, it transcends books; with gameplay and achievement, it transcends movies; and with story and depth, it transcends a game made just for fun. The fact that this game has one of the most addictive and exhilarating combat mechanics I've had the pleasure of enjoying when it comes to turn-based combat is just the biggest cherry on the top that makes me love this game not just for the story, but for the gameplay, the music, the characters, and you know what? That menu screen, too. I've seriously never seen a better UI for a video game. I genuinely jumped out of my chair in shock when I opened my menu screen, went through the different categories, and watched Joker swinging around.
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  98. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A beautiful story, a fantastic gameplay , superlative characters but it isn't the best SMT games , it could be the third or the fourth
  99. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This is the best jrpg of all time hands down ! It can’t be put into words . You have to play it to understand it’s perfection! Thanks atlas!
  100. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Lo descubrí por casualidad, me lo regalaron y no conocía la saga Persona.
    Sin duda es uno de los mejores juegos de la generación, con una gran história, personajes, combates y unos diseños muy buenos.
    Si te gustan los JRPG es un imprescindible.
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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.