Persona 5 Royal

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8.5

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  1. Lotex
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    If you like RPGs that combine typical RPG stuff with social activities like jobs, friendship, side quests with an individual story of themselves, this behemoth of a game is the right game for you.
    Pros:
    - Loveable (for the most part), different characters - Intriguing story - Very well thought-out combat - Lots of different options to increase your social stats, so it's not just    If you like RPGs that combine typical RPG stuff with social activities like jobs, friendship, side quests with an individual story of themselves, this behemoth of a game is the right game for you.
    Pros:
    - Loveable (for the most part), different characters
    - Intriguing story
    - Very well thought-out combat
    - Lots of different options to increase your social stats, so it's not just braindead farming untitl everything is maxed out. You can read books, play video games, go to the gym, the cinema, take part in burger eating competitions and lots of other things.
    - Great enemy design: Apart from bosses pretty much every minor as well as major enemy has a weakness that you can use to either negotiate to make them join you as a Persona for you to use or extort them for money or items. Bosses however are a different thing as most of them don't have a weakness, but you can still inflict status ailments on them and have a chance for a technical which basically works like "hit the weakness" attack, but with a lot more damage under certain circumstances.

    Cons:
    - You can't skip cut- and story scenes, all you can do is fast forward
    - You can revive everyone else, but if your main dies it's game over which is especially annoying in the early parts of the game because enemies can basically one-shot you like this.
    - Some characters join you really late in the game so they're naturally far behind on confidant levels which of course not a game breaker, but still a bit annoying since some of them only stay for a while.

    TL;DR
    It's a fanastic game and if you're into turn-based rpgs this is the one where you absolutely get your moneys worth. I've spend well over 200 hours on Persona 5 and my playthroug on Persona 5 Royal will probably also be around 100 hours. Platinum included, but still.    … Expand
  2. DemonDracie
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    fan of the original persona games played the original, the real game royal begins after old main story and till you beat main story it feels dumbed down, but picks up after you beaten the story of old 5, dynamic dungeons, new characters new stories allround and dam good game
  3. superdude1
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    probably GOTY for this year, everything is top notch in this game.
    amazing OST, beafiully written characters, amazing story, fun combat, overall ADDICTING GAME LOOP.
    100+ hours and i never wanted it to end.
  4. tommyjc
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    Great JRPG in PS4. But it is quit boring for the people who already played Persona 5.
  5. SuperIG07
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I had a fun tinw with the game. The story, combat, and the reterrstions you can do in the world of p5r was great. Character designs and the story for every one of then was different and unique in there own way.
  6. qulprit
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This game takes everything from the original and improves upon it. Persona 5 was my favorite game until this game came out. The new characters (Kasumi and Maruki) are a great tie into this game. The original game already had what I considered to be a masterpiece of a soundtrack. This game cranks it up to 11 by introducing new tracks. I may consider some to be better than the originals. IThis game takes everything from the original and improves upon it. Persona 5 was my favorite game until this game came out. The new characters (Kasumi and Maruki) are a great tie into this game. The original game already had what I considered to be a masterpiece of a soundtrack. This game cranks it up to 11 by introducing new tracks. I may consider some to be better than the originals. I highly recommend this game to anyone who wants to get into Persona or has already played the series prior.… Expand
  7. Arrngrim
    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.
  8. Miguelon89
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Excellent mechanics and interesting content, so much to do ! Fine music and ambient !
  9. Amayami
    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
  10. JamesDrawsThngs
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    When Persona 5 first launched back in 2017, it instantly became one of my new favorite games of all time, and it's certainly still my favorite game in the Persona series thus far. Everything from the characters, the style, the music and the combat instantly clicked with me. Certainly not a flawless masterpiece, but its issues are pretty easy to ignore when everything else is of such highWhen Persona 5 first launched back in 2017, it instantly became one of my new favorite games of all time, and it's certainly still my favorite game in the Persona series thus far. Everything from the characters, the style, the music and the combat instantly clicked with me. Certainly not a flawless masterpiece, but its issues are pretty easy to ignore when everything else is of such high quality. Hearing the announcement of an updated re-release of the game with new content, characters and quality of life changes made excited all over again. I'm happy to say that Persona 5 Royal is still well worth the purchase, especially if you haven't played the original up to this point.

    The core story of P5R is essentially the same as last time. You play as a ragtag team of misfits that gain incredible abilities and use them to change the hearts of corrupted adults. You explore various dungeons within an allotted time period, while also juggling your school work and social life. There are many unique additions made to the story, however. There's a new girl in town named Kasumi, a gymnastics prodigy, and Dr. Maruki, the newly hired school councilor. While not going into spoilers, the two slowly begin to play an integral role in the story. There are also new places to explore around the city with new hangout spots for you and your friends, and a few of the characters even have updated arcs that you can engage with. There were even improvements made to the localization and additional dialogue was recorded where needed. Following the completion of vanilla, you will also be treated to an additional month and dungeon, adding on another 10+ hours of gameplay. The same story issues that were present in the original (excessive repetition, forced drama, overly explaining things) are sadly still present in Royal, but they don't ruin what is ultimately an engaging, character-driven narrative filled with some of the most likeable and fun characters in an RPG. Voice acting continues to remain top notch and the incredible soundtrack is still a joy to listen to.

    The changes also extend to the gameplay as well. As far as dungeons are concerned, they aren't too heavily modified outside of the addition of grappling hooks (which honestly don't add to much but does aid in sneaking up on enemies), and hidden Will Seeds that you can collect and exchange later for items. Battles, on the other hand, have received a noticeable upgrade. The baton pass mechanic that allows you to switch to other party members after exploiting a weakness is now unlocked from the get-go rather than building up confidants with each party member to unlock them. There are also several new stylish showtime attacks where two party members can pull of a powerful, often ridiculous finisher that can deal serious damage to enemies. The combat was already great before, but these additions make it all that much sweeter. The Velvet Room has also received a few new upgrades. There's a new Alarm fusion mechanic where, every time an alarm goes off, you have the chance to fuse together more powerful personas. The catch here is that you can only perform each type of fusion once before things start to get unpredictable. There are also additional challenges you can complete in the Velvet Room that offer additional rewards. The procedurally generated dungeon Mementos introduces Jose, a kid that will offer you items and buffs in exchange for flowers and stamps scattered about (as well as the aforementioned Will Seeds). He's not really integral to the story, he's simply there to make exploration and leveling up much easier while you're down there. Max out EXP percentage gain as early as possible. It will make level grinding so much easier. Sad to say, however, that you can no longer cheese the Reaper (boo).

    Persona 5 Royal is everything that made the original great made even better. It is by far the best version of the game, and anybody who hasn't already experienced it should definitely do so, especially if this is your first time experiencing the game. It remains as one of the best RPGs of its generation, and high bar for other JRPGs to meet.    … Expand
  11. Pacoz
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    An amazing game that is easily one of the greatest games of all time. The art style of each palace is amazing and each characters story is unique and engaging.
  12. ShangTsung
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Royal was a great expansion for the game that fixes many of the smaller problems of the game while adding in a new section of the game. These fixes include Will Seeds, Jose in Mementos, and more opportunities to level up social stats. While I agree that $60 for a rerelease that doesn't add in $60 worth of content isn't worth it for many people. but I don't consider price point as a factor for the quality of a game. The new character additions were a great add, but I'm sure many wished for more time with her and Akechi than what was actually given.

    Speaking of fixes, the Will Seeds were great for people who liked to complete the palace in a single day, and were great to add in different effects as an accessory too. Mementoes in the original game felt boring and just another activity to put off, but in Royal they completely fixed that by Jose's stamp system allowing easy XP and money when combined with Ryuji's Instakill ability. The grappling hook was a nice addition, but served no significant purpose other than just a style factor. Furthermore, the addition of persona traits truly appeals to players who love fusing to create the perfect powerhouse persona. Along with that, the new battle mechanics such as disaster shadows, an improved technical damage system, baton pass improvements, and showtimes were all wonderful additions to the game.

    Maruki was a well-designed villain that really differed against the typical targets of the Phantom Thieves. He added a nice ambiguity of a moral decision of fake happiness. The added music in his palace truly fits with his theme and the music added just from Royal only supplemented the emotional ideology within Maruki. His ideology with the struggles of the team really created an internal struggle within the player.    … Expand
  13. timadickson
    Jul 22, 2020
    0
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  14. rinleer
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    this is the greatest jrpg of all time. the original was already a masterpiece, but royal managed to even surpass it. the added content is amazing
  15. Amirali1383
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Nice ! 111111111111111bsjsvusnsgsuagagfauabagahabvahavagshabjavahavahahauavmzgzkava
  16. Flakweazel
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    More of a good thing is just plain good. The third trimester really ramped the story up to the height of a persona game. More places to hang out and more friends to make. Somehow they added another 40 hours of content. Just an absolute joy to come back to persona 5.
  17. Duoliss
    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
  18. Peter19
    Jul 21, 2020
    4
    If you were a fan of the original Persona 5, then this game is definitely for you! The plot doesn’t change much up until the new 3rd semester, but there are a lot of new minor additions and expansions that make this game experience much better. First off I believe you need to compare this version of the game to the original since they are both playable on the same system and a new playerIf you were a fan of the original Persona 5, then this game is definitely for you! The plot doesn’t change much up until the new 3rd semester, but there are a lot of new minor additions and expansions that make this game experience much better. First off I believe you need to compare this version of the game to the original since they are both playable on the same system and a new player would have to choose between them and old players need to choose if this is worth buying when they already have a version of persona 5.… Expand
  19. RailgunMisaka
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I am glad I was too lazy to buy Persona 5 when it came out, because this version feels so amazing. I haven't really gotten far enough to review the story itself. (Only about 20 hours in at the time of writing this) but so far I can say that it's shaping up to be every bit as good as the previous Persona games which I've always held among my favorite games of all time. All the charactersI am glad I was too lazy to buy Persona 5 when it came out, because this version feels so amazing. I haven't really gotten far enough to review the story itself. (Only about 20 hours in at the time of writing this) but so far I can say that it's shaping up to be every bit as good as the previous Persona games which I've always held among my favorite games of all time. All the characters are pretty likable, though I do kinda dislike that damn cat, but that's a personal thing. The combat is really fun, exploration is about on par with other persona games I've played. I feel that if I'd actually played P5 I might review this abit lower, I've talked to a friend who has played both and he's not as sold on Royal, but as a new-comer to this game, I think it's amazing. Music, story, graphics, style, all of it so far is pretty on point, there are a few little nit-picks I have here and there, but they're so small, they really don't take anything away from the game as a whole.… Expand
  20. Link_kata
    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
  21. ecgbox
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Más malo y aburrido imposible, infantil y absurdo, es un anime más que un juego, sobre todo pesado y aburrido
  22. Howlingwolfjoey
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here's what most people say: "Oh! Persona 5 is the best game in the series! This game is a must buy! You must play it. The characters are memorable and the story is amazing!"
    Here's me: "Persona 2, 3, and 4 is better."

    I'm sorry, but I can't stand people kissing the game's butt for being the Greatest Game of All Time. Because honestly, it's one of the most overhyped and overrated Persona game in the series. Not to say it's bad, it's an alright persona game, but not the best one in the series.

    Pros:
    Soundtrack:
    Let's start with the soundtrack. Every persona games has a theme in their series. Persona 3 was rap and Persona 4 was J-Pop. In Persona 5, the game's theme this time is Jazz. And I gotta say. Some of the soundtracks are very catchy, if not, better than Persona 3 and 4. Even the battle theme Last Surprise, which it has become a meme to death and you'll never get it out of your head.

    Gameplay:
    There's one thing that I will admit is that the gameplay has improved drastically, if not, the best in the series. No more you have to fight blob-like enemies in combat. This time, you get to fight and make a great return of battling traditional demons from the previous SMT games & Persona 1 & 2. This feels a big breath of fresh air to the series since they were absent from Persona 3 & 4. All I can say is that I'm glad they're back. And with 3 new elements: Psychic, Nuke, and Gun. These are great new additions to the game and they're welcomed.

    Art Style:
    This game has drastically got an improved art style starting from character sprites, to character portrats, to animation. These are visually impressive upgrade from the P3 & P4 era.

    Cons:
    Characters:
    Now that we got the positives out of the way, let's get to the negatives. Starting with the characters. I absolutely HATED these characters. All of them are unlikable comparing to characters from previous Persona games. Persona 3's characters made you feel sympathetic. Persona 4's characters made you feel light hearted and always give you a big smile. Persona 5's characters are terrible, so bad that it makes me want to grab them from the screen and punch them, mostly Ryuji because he won't shut up & keep on exposing themselves they're the Phantom Thieves.

    Story:
    I gotta say this up front. Persona 5's story has the WORST story in the series. At least for the main story. Because in the Royal's story, there was new content that wasn't in the original. And honestly, it should've focused on THAT STORY because it's at least original and had a better plot twist instead of the actual main story and Maruki is a better villain and an unexpected plot twist than Yaldabaoth. But nowhere near as iconic as Adachi nor Nyx. As for the main story, and I'm gonna say this without triggering you. The story of Persona 5 feels like a rehash of Persona 4. They reused the same idea as Persona 3 & 4: someone who works at school dies, a member of your group is the traitor, the final boss is a god it's the same. And it's tiring. At least Royal did something new. Also, the game has a number of plot holes. Like, the arc with Madarame. They've found legitimate proof that the art has been plargiarized & abused his students. Why didn't they use this proof to the police? I guess plot convenience?

    Overall:
    All I can say this: Persona 3 has better Story. Persona 4 has the best characters. And Persona 5 has the best gameplay. Persona 2 is the best of both worlds, but Persona 2 was a very outdated game that I can't count it. While it's not the worst in the series, I think it's not the best either. I enjoyed it, but not like other Persona games.    … Expand
  23. emilyratesgames
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Score: 10
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  24. KiraQueen870
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    100% worth it for the quality of life changes, and the free themes you get for getting every trophy in the game. The way they fleshed out characters from the original even more and the way the new characters integrate into the story is so well done. And also it comes with gosh dang Daifugo (Tycoon in the game) which is always a fun time
  25. Jthom13
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Honestly this game improves upon Persona 5 in every way imaginable. The new characters and content and shaken up dungeons and puzzles were fantastic. The new semester was great! If you enjoyed the original Persona 5 but are hesitant to pay full price for this one that's definitely justified but don't skip out on this. Grab it when it drops in price and be ready for a great (thoughHonestly this game improves upon Persona 5 in every way imaginable. The new characters and content and shaken up dungeons and puzzles were fantastic. The new semester was great! If you enjoyed the original Persona 5 but are hesitant to pay full price for this one that's definitely justified but don't skip out on this. Grab it when it drops in price and be ready for a great (though admittedly long) ride.… Expand
  26. TacticalHunter1
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    If you have played P5 it was an outstanding game. In Royal they polished the game with new characters, personas, areas to explore, etc. They added more to a great game.
  27. TriEdge1992
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Expanded and improved upon the original with quality of life improvements, more personas, more of everything. Definitely worth buying over the original release. Only reason it doesn't get a 10/10 because the Atlus had the audacity to put in paid content in a "definite" release for which you have to pay a full price without the ability to upgrade if u own the original version.
  28. Cristiancs100
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    De los mejores jrpg de la generación, una historia profunda, y unos personajes buenisimos, me encanta
  29. PriyanshuBansal
    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
  30. SkyEpic
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    TL;DR
    For those who have NEVER PLAYED Persona or P5 - Buy.
    For those who have PLAYED Base P5 - Wait For Sale. Persona 5 Royal significantly improves the instant classic that is Persona 5. If you have NEVER played Persona 5 or any other Persona game, I highly suggest purchasing P5R. There is no point in buying base P5 because P5R offers more content. However, if you have PLAYED the    TL;DR
    For those who have NEVER PLAYED Persona or P5 - Buy.
    For those who have PLAYED Base P5 - Wait For Sale.

    Persona 5 Royal significantly improves the instant classic that is Persona 5. If you have NEVER played Persona 5 or any other Persona game, I highly suggest purchasing P5R. There is no point in buying base P5 because P5R offers more content.

    However, if you have PLAYED the original, I suggest waiting for sale. The overall experience is similar to the original with a few story additions and changes. There is no point in buying P5R full price. The quality of life in the game's biggest improvement.

    If P5 experience is a 10, the P5R experience is 10.5

    10 does not mean a perfect game (nothing is perfect). My definition of 10 means the game deserves to be praised and respected.    … Expand
  31. Gontay
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Just wow. I never finish long rpgs but I relished in this one. One of the best games I have ever played, and the new content is worth the price 100%
  32. Lico51
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Well god damn Atlus, your staff clearly put a lot of love into this game, shame not everyone is into JRPGs but I am and this game made me laugh, cry and ragequit a lot of times, I connected with all of the cast, especially Goro Akechi, the OST is AMAZING I can’t stop listening to it every day, the quality of life changes are also noticeable and are for the better, the new palace is bothWell god damn Atlus, your staff clearly put a lot of love into this game, shame not everyone is into JRPGs but I am and this game made me laugh, cry and ragequit a lot of times, I connected with all of the cast, especially Goro Akechi, the OST is AMAZING I can’t stop listening to it every day, the quality of life changes are also noticeable and are for the better, the new palace is both challenging and fun to play, the new characters are very charismatic like Kasumi and Dr Maruki overall this game was the best one I’ve played this year, hope it wins game of the year, the only game I can see taking that award away from Persona 5 Royal FAIRLY and by that I meanwith the approval of the gaming community, that’sright no TLOU 2 since that game sucked, is Cuberpunk 2077right no TLOU… Expand
  33. MonkeyScrotum
    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
  34. Johnnydrama
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best JRPGs of all time gets better, it can get frustrating trying to juggle your time to get your confidant rank up, but the battle system, voice acting and graphics combine to make this one a legend and well worth the time investment required
  35. GerardCS
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    un juego increible, largo, y ahora porfin, en castellano. version mejorada del persona 5. si no tienes el original compra imprescindible.
  36. Happyhughes2001
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    Very very buggy. I would wait until this is patched.

    Very repetitive, Like I said wait until patches and for a good sale price.
  37. Walkingcrow81
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I Love this Game :-)

    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaäaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  38. RamBamBoo
    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.
  39. draco199
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The game is basically a remastered version of persona 5. Has a new ending, new characters. and new sections of the town and story. Must play.
  40. hamoonbeigi
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Is Persona 5 Royal enough to justify purchasing a game fans have already played? Yes. The amount of change brought to the title is significant, and it all feels like a marked improvement. For a game that was already one of the best JRPGs in recent years, Persona 5 Royal is a follow-up that cements itself as an experience well-worth repeating in lieu of a proper Persona sequel
  41. asqr18
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal (PS4)
    Thank you for this great work, I wish to darken it
    The game is very wonderful and full of suspense, it is one of the most beautiful games
  42. Deluke101
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The last of us part one was an amazing game for a heartfelt driven story. The last of us part two takes you down a different path. You have to truly understand the story (and where it's going) to truly appreciate this game and I cannot wait for part 3. The signi
  43. Polybius2108
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Really good upgrade to the original game, wonderfully done and worth every penny!
  44. AtlasDoubt
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 was something akin to the FF7 of the modern day. Revolutionizing a genre with a creative world and story. Where P5 fell short, Royal picks it up and delivers the underlining theme of Plato's cave with something that hits closer to home than the original edition. P5 was a 9/10 for me, but Royal ends up with a perfect 10/10.
  45. rpgforme
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    A genuine masterpiece, even though many reviewers overuse that word. This game is one of a kind and one of the best games I have ever played.
  46. Simoncino
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece was, masterpiece remains, now even more defined and refined. Persona 5 Royal is one of the highest points ever reached by the JRPG genre.
  47. 481dkrakkers
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Persona 5 Royal improves almost every aspect of Persona 5 to the point that the original feels unpolished. There's no reason to play the original Persona 5 when Royal exist. The combat feels satisfying with Baton Pass feeling a lot more useful. The life sim aspect got easier to manage, confidant previously only accessible by story now can be access manually. Kichijoji is a nice addition onPersona 5 Royal improves almost every aspect of Persona 5 to the point that the original feels unpolished. There's no reason to play the original Persona 5 when Royal exist. The combat feels satisfying with Baton Pass feeling a lot more useful. The life sim aspect got easier to manage, confidant previously only accessible by story now can be access manually. Kichijoji is a nice addition on the already numerous places you can visit (The Darts is my favorite), Maruki and "Kasumi" is a good addition to the game. Thieves den gives a pretty good reward for completing the game and certain achievements with the interaction between characters and the Tycoon minigame makes the place not lacking in content. And the new dungeon are the best out of all dungeons in Persona 5 Royal. Of course this game isn't without criticism. First, what makes Persona 5 bad is still here. Yes, Morgana is still as annoying as ever but they've toned down the annoyance to make it more bearable. But the story is still the same, even the Okumura arc is still terrible compared to the others. Also, the new part of the story distorts the original meaning of the story. The story now feel less about reforming society and more abut self-freedom. Which is a good and a bad thing. The good part is that the ending gives the original story an fresh update over the original story. The bad part is that now the story feels off compared to the rest of the arc. The DLC is TERRIBLE! Please even if you want to. It's just not worth it. For ANOTHER $60 you just got the Costume and the Battle Trial is not even worth it. So do yourself a favor and just download the original P5 DLC. And the last part is the technical of the game. It's still Persona 5. That means the game is still a PS3 game in it's heart, and it shows. While yes the game runs at 4K on Pro, the lack of anti aliasing on the 3d element and the 30fps cap on the game makes it kinda lazy. But then again the art is so gorgeous that the problem kinda being offset a little. Still whether you like it or not, the improvements that this game brings to the table makes it worth it for new players and veterans to play. Yeah the original problem is still there but the new stuff and improvements makes this game truly, the definitive Persona 5 Royal. But it left one thing, What about the original? Well, if you've played the game while the improvements are very nice, it still not that necessary especially when the price of Royal is ~$60. Whereas the original is $20. My final verdict is pick it up if you're new to the series, but for everyone else. That's it for my review and see you later.… Expand
  48. UltimateDeath1
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is an absolute masterpiece. It fixed a majority of the problems with base game persona 5. The added semester is absolutely brilliant. Doctor Maruki is a phenomenal antaganist with a heart wrenching backstory. His palace is almost akin to a Shin Megami Tensei dungeon but the best part of this game by far is the music. Throw your mask away is one of the best songs I've ever heard period. This is definitely a must buy if you are a fan of JRPG's.… Expand
  49. Shebli
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Atlus proved that a masterpiece always could be better, they refined it in every aspect. BEST GAME EVER MADE
  50. TheHand
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    Very solid game that adds on to the base game, definitely worth for the new additions, The final semester of the game is brilliant and the final boss is even more so. The anime cutscenes still look like garbage unfortunately but the brilliant music, characters, voice acting, story and gameplay loop make up for it tenfold.
  51. derpinat0r
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    pretty much everything i wanted from a new Perona 5 game. extending and giving us more freedom and having more content for the castle's!
  52. Mouayad
    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
  53. sheep255174
    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!
  54. moviesfoodlife
    Jul 14, 2020
    8
    I hated many things about the gameplay in this game... Playing on easy still left me having to replay long sections of the game, and, while there were lots of personas to collect, I didn't love the gameplay style. I actually quit half way through the game because it was getting annoying. I watched the rest online. However, the story is so amazing that I can't give this game lower than anI hated many things about the gameplay in this game... Playing on easy still left me having to replay long sections of the game, and, while there were lots of personas to collect, I didn't love the gameplay style. I actually quit half way through the game because it was getting annoying. I watched the rest online. However, the story is so amazing that I can't give this game lower than an 8. I have never loved a group of video game characters more than the ones in this game; Akechi, Ryuji, Futaba, Makoto, and Morgana are favorites, but the other characters are still great. I won't spoil how, but the counselor, Maruki, is one of my favorites also. It wasn't until I played/watched the whole game, including the new semester (you have to level up Maruki's confidant scale and other things to access it, so look up a non-spoiler guide beforehand), that I loved his character though. I was surprised when I found out he wasn't in the original game (not even as a small role). Overall, I would highly recommend playing or at least watching this game (I found out after quitting and deleting the game that safe mode might fix the problems I had with checkpoints, so maybe play on that if you're like me (I usually play games on normal or hard)).… Expand
  55. VeryNoob
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    I can't stress how wonderful this game is. As a previous Persona 5 player this refresh is a good return to the game to live again all this story. Already dug in 100 hours in play and entering the 5th palace. An updated visual (4k image for ps4 pro), faster loadings, thieves den to better celebrate all the moments you lived with your companions. I recommend going for the pictures (btw). NewI can't stress how wonderful this game is. As a previous Persona 5 player this refresh is a good return to the game to live again all this story. Already dug in 100 hours in play and entering the 5th palace. An updated visual (4k image for ps4 pro), faster loadings, thieves den to better celebrate all the moments you lived with your companions. I recommend going for the pictures (btw). New confidants. New musics, new locations (darts are awesome). Overall a sharper experience. For first timers are a MUST PLAY FOR F* SAKE. For fans that already played the vanilla version are a welcome comeback.… Expand
  56. Jake2077
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    best jrpg ever,great upgrade which adds aditional characters and a better story as well as filling up some minor plot holes in the original + alot more activities
  57. Earlz
    Jul 13, 2020
    4
    If this had been a port of some kind I’d give it a higher rating, but as it it is really mostly the exact same game. As is, it has battle tweaks, graphic tweaks, a few new cutscenes and dungeons rooms spliced in, and a new bonus chapter after the main story in a new semester, but that’s mostly it. If you bought the original don’t buy royal or you are just buying the same game twice and ifIf this had been a port of some kind I’d give it a higher rating, but as it it is really mostly the exact same game. As is, it has battle tweaks, graphic tweaks, a few new cutscenes and dungeons rooms spliced in, and a new bonus chapter after the main story in a new semester, but that’s mostly it. If you bought the original don’t buy royal or you are just buying the same game twice and if you haven’t you are just asking yourself if you want the version with a bonus chapter and some tweaks or not.

    If it had simplified the graphics like a visual novel like Persona 3 portable or waited for the PS5’s release to take advantage of more powerful hardware and updated all the models to have better physics and animations or crisper cutscenes I’d be giving and 8 or a 9 out of 10, but it doesn’t. The new story part isn’t great and the new characters are pretty unlikeable once you find out their true personalities near the end but the in-battle tweaks are nice, just add that comment to any reviews of the original game and that’s royal for ya.    … Expand
  58. OniiChan
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    Si alguien le hara el pare a The Last Of Us 2, para ser el Game Of The Year entonces ese sera Persona 5 Royal. Excelente juego de principio a fin sin lograr que me aburra en ningun momento.
  59. Glenn_SM
    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.
  60. Ener-J
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    New characters? Yes. A new engaging and thought provocative story arc? YES. New locations and mechanics? YES!! A DLC FEATURING YU AND MAKOTO FROM PREVIOUS GAMES !? HELL. F***ING. YES!!
  61. Diego1994
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    One of the best JRPGs i´ve ever played! Story,grafics and Gameplay are all great, the only low point is that the game is way too long and sometimes gets boring but most of the time it´s great and dinamic
  62. TuTiki
    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,
  63. stelsen
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    A great game with an great extension. My favorite game of 2017 now is even better then ever! Definitely GOTY
  64. Prrgangsta
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This is basically the same amazing game with much more content that makes it better. Taking something that is already great and making it greater. What more can i say? If you enjoyed the original, you'll love this one.

    You do need to work on specific characters to get the extra content but it is easy once you figure out who. There are newly added attacks, monsters, persona, and    This is basically the same amazing game with much more content that makes it better. Taking something that is already great and making it greater. What more can i say? If you enjoyed the original, you'll love this one.

    You do need to work on specific characters to get the extra content but it is easy once you figure out who. There are newly added attacks, monsters, persona, and interactions added that make this a worth while purchase in my book. You can pick up the original for discounted price but both are worth a playthrough of you haven't bought persona 5 yet    … Expand
  65. karelbodlak
    Jul 11, 2020
    6
    Played 100 hours. Saw rest of the game through YT. I was not able to be part of the story. Main character is MUTE, U R not able to customize him outside the battle, lot of conversations are muted (you have to read the text), cut scenes are not made by the game engine. So, your romantic decisions or chosen battle costumes are not reflected in them. Especially end cut scene can totallyPlayed 100 hours. Saw rest of the game through YT. I was not able to be part of the story. Main character is MUTE, U R not able to customize him outside the battle, lot of conversations are muted (you have to read the text), cut scenes are not made by the game engine. So, your romantic decisions or chosen battle costumes are not reflected in them. Especially end cut scene can totally disregard your loved and romanticized character. If this is 10 of 10 game, Mass Effect is 100 of 10 game.… Expand
  66. Bbplayer
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the additions to this game, the plot changes were interesting and there was enough new content for players who played the original game as well. The only dislikes I had were that Okumura's palace and boss fight still feel like a drag to do and the game still favors to people who are straight so I didn't care about the dating. Still the mona human scenes was insanely funny. Highly recommend this game.… Expand
  67. KINGTUTT52
    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.
  68. aha2222
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    턴제RPG는 쉽게 질리는편인데 이건 거의 끝까지 몰입해서 즐겼다. 유일하게 아쉬운점은 새로 늘어난 분량의 스토리가 좀 따로 노는 느낌이었다
  69. danr3355
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. It took everything from the original(which already was a 10/10) and somehow made it better with an incredible extra semester. The ost is godly with an amazing new villain. The new characters were very welcome and well developed. This is the peak of gaming
  70. Alireza480Ra
    Jul 9, 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.The upgraded version of one of the finest game ofPersona 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.The upgraded version of one of the finest game of all time; new characters and tracks, improved interactions, better game mechanichs, more dynamic dungeons and even more diversity in casual battles. A brand new game, totally worthly of the expense… Expand
  71. Alaxis
    Jul 9, 2020
    5
    No bad, but that was only because the original was great and TBH the new semester make no sense - all the others were about people being exploited but couldn’t get help because of societal reasons (like Ann being targeted sexually by a former Olympian that no one would believe allegations against and the school he worked at was protecting) but Kasumi was the victim of magic BS and has toNo bad, but that was only because the original was great and TBH the new semester make no sense - all the others were about people being exploited but couldn’t get help because of societal reasons (like Ann being targeted sexually by a former Olympian that no one would believe allegations against and the school he worked at was protecting) but Kasumi was the victim of magic BS and has to go through a path of self acceptance to fix it... it felt like they took a month off of another persona game and just glued it on to P5 - and the new characters were super annoying. Like, the new graphics and battle fixes are wonderful and felt like a step forward but the new story content was bad enough that it feels like a step back leaving you right back where you started so I’m putting a score right in the middle 5/10.… Expand
  72. IvanCiclon
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Creo que jugaré a esto hasta el 2030, no puedo parar de viciar con esta obra maestra
  73. Decaff
    Jul 9, 2020
    1
    I do not understand the 10/10 reviews from people who played both the royal and the regular version of persona 5. This version is the same as the old one but with cheap upgrades like brighter graphics, poorly integrated new characters that don’t effect the plot and only become important in an optional semester, and mini games that you’ll play once and never touch again.
  74. apollono
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Must play PS4 game. Fantastic music, gameplay, characters. I wish I could erase my memories and replay it again.
  75. Paprika611
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    I got the platinum trophy a couple of days ago. And to be honest, I wish I could erase the memories of my playthrough just so I can experience this masterpiece again for the first time. I loved every second of it. I'm looking forward to your next project, Atlus!
  76. SplitMind
    Jul 8, 2020
    6
    For such an in-depth game with vast amounts of fans, this is an incredibly contrived and restrictive experience, and the Royal edition does not do enough to alleviate this. This game needs a lot more freedom and a lot more fluidity in navigating through cut-scenes and dialogue. Such a shame as there's so much that I could have loved here but even more that gets in the way. Perhaps all theFor such an in-depth game with vast amounts of fans, this is an incredibly contrived and restrictive experience, and the Royal edition does not do enough to alleviate this. This game needs a lot more freedom and a lot more fluidity in navigating through cut-scenes and dialogue. Such a shame as there's so much that I could have loved here but even more that gets in the way. Perhaps all the stellar reviews can overlook these elements but I cannot.… Expand
  77. nirolol
    Jul 7, 2020
    6
    Too damn long. Dialogs are getting boring and fights become repetitive after some time in the game
  78. MaxJudo
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    Imagine buying a game a few years ago and then buying it again for an extra month of gameplay that can be missed altogether if you don’t follow a guide, a new girl who rarely shows up and is only important in that month you might miss, and little changes like graphics tweaks that would have been added for free by modders if this had been a steam release. Shame on people bragging that thisImagine buying a game a few years ago and then buying it again for an extra month of gameplay that can be missed altogether if you don’t follow a guide, a new girl who rarely shows up and is only important in that month you might miss, and little changes like graphics tweaks that would have been added for free by modders if this had been a steam release. Shame on people bragging that this game so much new content and how ‘totally worth it’ it is! If you want to play persona 5, the original title is this game but with less bloating and better pacing.… Expand
  79. Rey_waffle
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's amazing, poetic. clearly his intention is to divide the player. get him to empathize with the villain and ignore the hero. an ending that has a dimension beyond the obvious.… Expand
  80. Arsene5
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    As long as I play the game, this is the best story game I have ever played, this game feels real and relates to me why can it relate to me? Because in this game tells a friendship, struggle, trust, betrayal, lies that occur in the media, romance.
  81. HexadecimalByte
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed playing this again as it was a fun game, there was alot to do andit felt satisfying earning back those stats again :)
  82. Andrew2000
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    After 230 hours of playtime, I can confidently say that Persona 5 Royal is one of the best PS4 games I have ever played. My biggest flaw with the game is that it's way too similar to the original, and the major new content will take a long while to reach. However the new arc is, without a doubt, the best arc in the whole game and is definitely worth waiting for. It has the biggestAfter 230 hours of playtime, I can confidently say that Persona 5 Royal is one of the best PS4 games I have ever played. My biggest flaw with the game is that it's way too similar to the original, and the major new content will take a long while to reach. However the new arc is, without a doubt, the best arc in the whole game and is definitely worth waiting for. It has the biggest surprises, the best palace, and best new party members. While it's not a huge upgrade I anticipated it to be, Persona 5 Royal is a damn great package for newcomers, but can be quite a task for newcomers. But personally, I loved almost every moment with the Phantom Thieves again, and with the newcomers. Congrats Phantom Thieves, you've stolen my heart.
    TL;DR The Third Semester is the best part of the game, but it will take a lot of patience to reach it. Essential for those who haven't played the OG P5, but can be exhausting for those who played the OG. Overall, a great package.    … Expand
  83. KidAziel
    Jul 3, 2020
    1
    You know a remake of a game is badly designed when you need a walkthrough just to unlock the new semester that has the majority of the new story content. Adding insult to injury, the new story and characters aren’t even good. If you are craving persona, ignore royal and replay the original until P6.
  84. Arseniy_62
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    Игра не понравилась!Во первых зачем так тупо сливать Джоэла?Второе конец просто убил меня и мое потраченное время.Продолжим игра за Эбби которая длится больше 6 часов не интересная!Игра хочет показаться о какая она хорошая,а сучка Элли плохая.Знаете почему Элли плакала в конце потому что сюжет отстой.Игра не понравилась!Во первых зачем так тупо сливать Джоэла?Второе конец просто убил меня и мое потраченное время.Продолжим игра за Эбби которая длится больше 6 часов не интересная!Игра хочет показаться о какая она хорошая,а сучка Элли плохая.Знаете почему Элли плакала в конце потому что сюжет отстой.
  85. DelitaThis
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    Persona 5 Royal, a game that I did not know I was going to sink as much time into as I did. I am a huge persona fan, even playing through the first 3 games, which are just persona 1 and 2 yada yada doesn't matter. Point is: I played through all of em and persona 5 was just not what I thought it was going to be. Of the new age persona’s, that being 3 and up, I thought that 5 was the weakestPersona 5 Royal, a game that I did not know I was going to sink as much time into as I did. I am a huge persona fan, even playing through the first 3 games, which are just persona 1 and 2 yada yada doesn't matter. Point is: I played through all of em and persona 5 was just not what I thought it was going to be. Of the new age persona’s, that being 3 and up, I thought that 5 was the weakest link. As a result of which, I was pleasantly surprised by Royal which I think changed alot of what I hated about P5. However, the controversy comes from if these changes warrant a 60 dollar game, and hopefully I will be able to answer that question in this video. As always, I rate my games on a 3 point rating and purchasing scale, and that grade is justified by the four categories of gameplay, art, music and story, with some intangibles thrown in at the end. The gameplay is very similar to that of the first game, with the key differences now being some quality of life changes in the sense of the guns and bullet usage, and morgana allowing freedom. These changes definitely sparked a vast improvement, and while they made me feel a little bit more OP than the first title, but the challenge is still there especially on the harder difficulties and later game content. When it comes to the art, this is not a 10, this is THE 10. This is the poster child for what art should look like in games of this caliber, the art is smooth, beautiful, not overbearing and adds to the ambiance of the setting and characters. So when it comes to the music, there are definitely some changes from the first game. There are more tracks now, and there's a new preemptive strike song called take over, I didn't like it at first to be quite honest but now im in love with it. Last surprise has remained as the main battle theme, for those of you that love the original work. The acid jazz adds to the ambience as well, and its lovely to see that the Persona series has continued that music style. Finally is the story, which is largely the same up until the new added content that you unlock by doing certain social links. The new social links definitely provide really good background, development and depth to the characters, but it still may be the weakest story of the new gen personas. The big controversy of this game is something I want to get to now: and that being if it is worth it being a new standalone title and not just some DLC expansion type. The new thieves den mechanic is alot of fun and great for completionists like myself to get statues and music of the events. The biggest issue with this is that you cant see your friends, so you cant really flex off your work. Besides that, theres the new added trimester which does add gameplay and some new characters as well, but it is very hard to say if it warrants a new 60 dollar purchase.
    After weighing everything, my final consensus is this: if you haven't played the original, this is the copy to get. Its advancements are noticeable from the first work, but if you have you can just watch the new content on Youtube and get the same experience. All in all, Persona 5 Royal was a very enjoyable experience, but the issue of it being a full standalone title remains. Its a solid 8.8/10, and I very much enjoyed it over the original, even if I do think that Persona 4 Golden is the better game all in all.    … Expand
  86. Den90
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    il miglior jrpg per ps4 senza alcun dubbio, design molto particolare , storia intensa e intrigante anche nelle cose di nicchia, sembra davvero di vivere la vita del protagonista in tutto e per tutto, i compagni sono caratterizzati molto bene e le loro storie ben approfondite , jrpg fantastico sotto ogni aspetto.
  87. LoveGod1337
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing, the best RPG I've played. Takes the almost perfect game persona 5 and just adds, amazing dungeons, amazing story and characters, not as good chemistry between the characters as in persona 4 but still not bad, fun and easy combat. What else could you ask for? This game is worth every penny.
  88. JudgedPaper
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Increíble juego, esperé mucho tiempo con mi amigo para poder probarlo, ya que, lo quería jugar en español y valio la pena la espera, esté juego tiene todo lo esencial para ser uno de los mejores juegos RPG.
    Sin duda, un buen juego para probrar en confinamiento ;D
    10/10
  89. Arturos
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Best JRPG,P5R is one of the best 2020 game, you should buy it and play it, you will not regret it
  90. sabatadarkness
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    When I think of how to rate a game, I ask myself five questions. Is it fun? Does it have a good story? Are the characters memorable? Are the graphics good? Is it replayable? In this review, I answer all of these questions.

    First, is it fun? And you bet your bottom dollar it is! Battles are engaging, and at times challenging. Persona fusion is a process of trial and error, but    When I think of how to rate a game, I ask myself five questions. Is it fun? Does it have a good story? Are the characters memorable? Are the graphics good? Is it replayable? In this review, I answer all of these questions.

    First, is it fun? And you bet your bottom dollar it is! Battles are engaging, and at times challenging. Persona fusion is a process of trial and error, but it's fun trial and error. It's fun to explore Japan and listen in on conversations and current events. You want to explore palaces completely because of how beautiful they are. As far a RPGs go, this is certainly one of the more fun titles.

    Does it have a good story? Again, the story for this game is beautiful. While I can't go into detail here to keep the review spoiler-free, my opinion is that the story alone is worth the price of admission.

    Are the characters memorable? Here I have a bit of contention. While the characters are indeed memorable in their own right, most of the characters' names blend for me. Most of characters stick in my mind as 'the reporter girl', or 'that evil teacher guy' until I get to know them better. Certainly enough to remember their faces, but their names, not so much. It might have something to do with the names being exotic for me.

    Are the graphics good? While I wouldn't call it 'state of the art', It's still quite pleasing to look at. The anime aesthetic is quite beautiful, but that same style prevents it from being a graphical masterpiece. The menus are a joy to thumb through, though.

    Is it replayable? While I haven't done so yet, I plan on replaying the game soon. There are so many ways to play the game that each playthrough is different. Will you focus on your relationships with other characters or your social stats? Which characters will you from close bonds with, and in what order? There's so much to do in this game, and I can't wait to do it all!    … Expand
  91. frenk1887
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    uno dei miglior jrpg in assoluto, una pietra miliare di questa generazione che non può non essere giocato dagli amanti del genere
  92. TheMegaGodz
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Royal implemented some really cool and helpful changes to original, as well as some... interesting ones. Not bad, but not changes I was particularly fond of. The new characters, Dr. Maruki and Kasumi, are great additions to the cast of Persona 5. However, I feel that Kasumi didn't quite live up to her potential as a party member. I felt like they could've done a lot more with her than whatRoyal implemented some really cool and helpful changes to original, as well as some... interesting ones. Not bad, but not changes I was particularly fond of. The new characters, Dr. Maruki and Kasumi, are great additions to the cast of Persona 5. However, I feel that Kasumi didn't quite live up to her potential as a party member. I felt like they could've done a lot more with her than what they did. The new Royal storyline was interesting, but the ending that came along with pales in comparison to the original. But overall still an incredible experience that I greatly enjoyed. Is it worth buying if you already own the original Persona 5? For me, it most definitely was.… Expand
  93. Lowlight
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The game is masterpiece, if you looking for:
    good JRPG ✅
    solid story ✅
    amazing music ✅
    stunning animation ✅
  94. KingskyXie
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    a polished and well defined JRPG game. Enhnaced based on persona 5. A unlimited experience and the best game in persona series
  95. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Persona 5 Royal enhances an already near-perfect experience into a masterpiece.

    I feel that some people just judge the Royal changes on its own, rather than examining the changes and additions to the base Persona 5. As Persona 5 Royal is an elevated experience prior to its vanilla counterpart.

    The changes to have more freedom at night and adjustment with dates to include more events and free days allow you to experience more that Royal has to to offer. The inclusion of the new Kichijoji is the prime example, that also alludes to deeper gameplay mechanics, as the technical and baton pass system have been reworked, and in turn weakness exploits slightly nerfed, to make them more rewarding in battle. In which all of these are locked behind darts and billiards which are both enjoyable experiences in-game.

    While Persona 5 Royal can feel superficially the same, there are subtle areas that have been tweaked as quality of life, or better gameplay. For example, as stated the technical damage buffs now encourage you to find persona with ailment skills so you can trigger technicals. Which thus makes Ann a reasonable choice to keep when Yusuke joins the party, and it also makes Makoto better as she gets more value from her ailment apart from her already versatile kit. Speaking of Yusuke, he falls of in the vanilla game due to not have a charge ability unlike Ryuji, but because of the Jazz club he can learn charge and thus not fall off as much in the later stages of the game. Little changes like this provide far-reaching ramifications that may not be noticed straight away, and since Royal is filled with small changes, all it does is make the Persona 5 experience even greater than what it already was.

    The style still holds true but the new music tracks help to further provide a fresh experience. The integration of Kasumi and Maruki are fantastic and adds new colour to the already stellar cast. Their stories are intriguing they have admirable personalities as well as great designs.
    The third semester or the real Royal content really hit different. It was seamlessly incorporated and masterfully executed, with the idea of finding your true reality being extremely profound and had me taking a break to ponder for a bit, before ultimately playing the game to seek answers and cure my angst. I loved that Maruki's persona originated from the Cthulhu Mythos then Jewish mysticism, both inciting topics for further research.

    Persona 5 Royal is a masterful tale of staying true to your beliefs and reality and doing what you can to make things right. Persona 5 Royal is legendary JRPG experience.    … Expand
  96. Paddes
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    One of the best JRPGs I've ever played. P5 was very good, but P5R surpasses it. Must play!!
  97. perigo44
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    it´s a wonderful game - one of the only reasons why i would buy a ps4 and if ATLUS would release the next game like as a ps5 release title, i would instantly buy a ps5 just for that sole reason.
  98. Juju_
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you were a fan of the original Persona 5, then this game is definitely for you! The plot doesn’t change much up until the new 3rd semester, but there are a lot of new minor additions and expansions that make this game experience much better. The only reason I didn’t rate this a perfect 10 out of 10 is because of the “animated” ending. I don’t understand why the final boss is a taxi driver in the end and also if you were like me and romanced the new character, she isn’t there on the last day and acts like she doesn’t know you in the ending which was a little weird considering how much screen time she got with extra scenes throughout the game. Other than the questionable animated ending, this game was perfect.… Expand
  99. psan
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    a good RPG and one of the best in the series. must play for JRPG fans you won't regret it!
  100. VicZat
    Jun 29, 2020
    3
    Not worth buying if you already have the original. While the battles have lots of good upgrades, the story is barely changed so if you are already familiar with it this game becomes a slog to get through again. The new semester is also much shorter than expected as well as there being a lot of dlc that really should have been part of the main game. And if you are getting this game becauseNot worth buying if you already have the original. While the battles have lots of good upgrades, the story is barely changed so if you are already familiar with it this game becomes a slog to get through again. The new semester is also much shorter than expected as well as there being a lot of dlc that really should have been part of the main game. And if you are getting this game because you were excited for the new party member don’t be - she is barely in the game, joins the team for one dungeon, and then leaves the country after things wrap up so she is unlikely to be a series mainstay.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
  1. Gamer Escape
    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.
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  2. Games.cz
    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.
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  3. GameCritics
    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.
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