Persona 5 Royal

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  1. Gammagori
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    I love this game. The story and the gameplay is amazing, and the asthetics are another level. If you are really into JRPGS, You will like this. I't gives you a lot of freedom and activities, as long as secondary quests. Sometimes can get a little tedious in mementos, or if you have to "grind" to level up or get a perk. But overall is a very good game.

    However, if you are not into anime,    I love this game. The story and the gameplay is amazing, and the asthetics are another level. If you are really into JRPGS, You will like this. I't gives you a lot of freedom and activities, as long as secondary quests. Sometimes can get a little tedious in mementos, or if you have to "grind" to level up or get a perk. But overall is a very good game.

    However, if you are not into anime, or manga, or want a more classic approach at JRPG's, it may not be a good fit for you.

    Overall, is very fun!    … Expand
  2. bvallexd
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de los que he jugado.. la jugabilidad es buenisima perfectocto
  3. Corvonero
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Masterpiece. Persona 5 was already an amazing game and this version refines it. Added characters and events perfectly fit the original storyline.
    A brave jrpg that deserves praise for the mature story, characters, design choices and compelling gameplay.
  4. Sandpie
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    One of the best JRPGs of the last decade, still not as good as Persona 4 Golden in my opinion, but the improvements made in this version bring it real close to that masterpiece.
  5. ChadNarukami
    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.
  6. Jonimaca
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Persona 5 Royal it's an amazing upgrade from the normal Persona 5.
    The addiction of Kasumi and Maruki turns completly the game and story upside down making it a way more worth it experience and story in the end game with the 3rd semester.    … Expand
  7. Chenailuoding
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Very fun, highly recommended, this time it is compensated for the previous play, thank you
  8. TheLastPlay
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Juego que me a encantado todo, banda sonora, historia, personajes. Le he dedicado más de 120 horas y me dan ganas de empezarlo de nuevo. Y por supuesto, un 10 a la traducción en español
  9. Not_Ur_Momz
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The best Persona yet! The new content is great! I love all the redesigns and additions in this version.
  10. Jcleon
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Love the story but wished I bought this before the previous game. I miss origanal takami
  11. pinkdino1
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    this is a near-perfect game. but its just an updated persona 5.
    most of the complaints for the first version are fixed and have a few things added. like new monsters and a few new spots on the maps with will seeds.
    my biggest problem with the game is most of the added stuff feels like it could have just been patched into the original game. even the mew 3rd semester feels like cut short    this is a near-perfect game. but its just an updated persona 5.
    most of the complaints for the first version are fixed and have a few things added. like new monsters and a few new spots on the maps with will seeds.

    my biggest problem with the game is most of the added stuff feels like it could have just been patched into the original game. even the mew 3rd semester feels like cut short DLC.

    wile i still love the game and is in my top 3 favorite games of all time, i do wish their more to the game to make it worth buying another persona 5 game.    … Expand
  12. Balzmann
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    I am a real sucker for a well put together jrpg. The game is stylish, but so was persona 5, so no surprise there. The new addition to the story fit in well, and the redesigned palaces were a lot of fun. Atlus would be on point if they would stop making nickel-and-dime style dlc and start focusing more on sequels of their flagship games instead of spinoffs.
  13. CreamyCreamBoi
    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.
  14. ToasterFricker
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Il gioco base era già abbastanza figo royal riesce persino a oltrepassarlo con trama e personaggi nuovi stupendi
  15. ppunippuni
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    The addition to the original Persona 5 is not enough for a full-price game.
    However, the original P5 was good, and this game is also good.
  16. Weeaben
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    The game itself for the first 50 hours barely breaks with the original, this isn't a problem but it does make me question why this wasn’t just an expansion. The original game is there with a few improvements that do make the game more enjoyable, the changes to mementos does improve it even though relatively minor. When the new content eventually takes centre stage, it really is decent,The game itself for the first 50 hours barely breaks with the original, this isn't a problem but it does make me question why this wasn’t just an expansion. The original game is there with a few improvements that do make the game more enjoyable, the changes to mementos does improve it even though relatively minor. When the new content eventually takes centre stage, it really is decent, and there is a good amount of it, There is a couple of new characters each properly fleshed out and do fit into the story to the most part. But they do feel like much more minor characters than they should be
    There are a couple of things added to the palaces which just feel like they were added for the sake of it, the grappling hook mechanic for example was only added to change the layout of the classic palaces slightly. But functionally its just a different form of climbing.
    The game is quite fun and the additions are interesting and the new story elements are decent when you eventually get to the meat of them.
    If you played persona 5 i struggle to suggest this at full price but if you’ve never played it, play this one, its basically P5 with extra stuff and you cant really complain with that    … Expand
  17. android86
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    the perfect JRPG. best of all time RPG Even if you dont like RPGS, you must play it for sure
  18. YAKAL83
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Gran videojuego creando una buena fusión entre la realidad y la fantasía dando lugar a la narrativa de una manera profunda y tratando temas delicados sociales actuales. No apto para los amantes de la acción.
    Apto para los amantes de los rpg japoneses.
    Muy recomendable.
    Mi Nota: 9,5
  19. Yourfather4life
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I bow down to the Persona Franchise. You will not be disappointed here. Get em while it's hot pimpin.
  20. willerkiller
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This is hands-down the best JRPG ever made. Everything just works perfectly. The combat, storyline, writing, characters, visuals, art style, music. I wish I could forget about this game so that I could play it all over again. Thank you Atlus for developing this shining masterpiece.
  21. cmpank88
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played.
    They improved upon the original perfectly. One my 4th new game +
  22. Aqeqa
    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.
  23. Clarkey7163
    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    … Expand
  24. morgoth834
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    Better than even the original. If you're a fan of JRPGs do yourself a favor and play this game.
  25. Badie
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 is an amazing game with amazing characters and amazing gameplay with amazing music.
  26. Teach316
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    El juego es increíble, su historia es excepcional, sistema de combate, música... Casi todo es perfecto en persona 5 Royal, ya que el doblaje español coño, onda vital, a todo gas si deja un mal sabor de boca en algunas partes del juego... En todo lo demás es perfecto
  27. rrussell
    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
  28. Galix
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    Un grandísimo jrpg que hará las delicias de todos aquellos a quienes les guste el género aunque sea un mínimo. Además con la traducción al español ya no hay excusa para no probarlo.

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

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

    Lo malo (por decir algo)
    - Gráficamente está lejos del techo técnico de la consola.
    - Los modelados de los personajes secundarios son bastante planos y genéricos.    … Expand
  29. BrushfireOrb
    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.
  30. Mariboe
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    Good dialogue, characters, story and game world. It's really the best game I have played on the ps4
  31. RegysRedfield
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    A Atlus conseguiu melhorar ainda mais o jogo que já era perfeito por si só. Adicionou vários elementos que melhoram muito a gameplay e uma história ainda mais envolvente.
  32. Phoenix-Prince
    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"    … Expand
  33. DatPhoenix
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    The definitive JRPG and a must play for any PlayStation owner. Beautiful story, revelutionary controls and a ui so good it inspred the whole smash bros ultimate design. This game adds enough content to justify being a whole new game while also creating a whole new timeline with new characters. If you want to know what that means go and play the game. I guarantee you you won't regret it
  34. HiimKai
    Jun 15, 2020
    9
    After the vanilla P5, I've become such a big fan and it has become one of my favourite games of all time. When Royal was announced I thought how could the possibly top it and improve on such an amazing game? Well they did, and here is why I think so. However, I'm not going to say it was completely perfect, but then again the vanilla P5 wasn't either.

    First of all, they did improve    After the vanilla P5, I've become such a big fan and it has become one of my favourite games of all time. When Royal was announced I thought how could the possibly top it and improve on such an amazing game? Well they did, and here is why I think so. However, I'm not going to say it was completely perfect, but then again the vanilla P5 wasn't either.

    First of all, they did improve various story elements from the first game, providing more clarity to the story, which I very much appreciated and they fine tuned that stylish graphical style. Atlus added 2 new characters and tie into the story perfectly in my opinion. In particular, the Counsellor who was a great add and his social link I found very interesting. Additionally, for those who are familiar with the original P5, making Akechi an actual confidant to invest time in was a great move as it deepens that bond between the main character and him. They added an 3rd semester which adds more to an already amazing story. Moreover, the boss of this semester was very memorable to me, the boss made me rethink the values of myself and the characters. Quite frankly, it was kinda emotional for me. Also I have to give credits to the amazing soundtrack! I didn't think they could top the soundtrack from the previous one, but in my opinion they did top it, only just slightly. One of the main reason why P5 is loved by most fans is the combat, they improved on various elements of the combat, adding showtime moves, technical damage and improving on baton passing. This made combat a lot more fun and stylish to say the least.

    To the reasons why the game just fell short of a perfect 10 for me, I wanted to talk about the new semester they added. Don't get me wrong, I loved that they added an additional semester but it feels a bit too short for my taste, it doesn't really feel like all the other semesters in the game. I felt there wasn't much to do in this semester, maybe because I've maxed all social links by this time. Not a big issue but something to keep in mind. The last, but minor, issue I had, was with the new updates to the combat, I felt like it made it too easy if you know how to exploit the many systems it has. Baton passing with other members of your party can now be upgraded to deal more damage and technicals too. I found myself upping the difficult to the max just for more of a challenge.

    Overall, I love this game and it does a lot to improve on the original game. It does have issues that makes it fall short of a perfect game for me but I think the best parts of this game made me forget most of it. If you wish to buy this game full price, great! But if you wish to wait for a sale or even just buy the original game, can't say it's a bad idea. The original game is just as amazing.    … Expand
  35. Nebbyy
    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.
  36. Andrew_04
    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.
  37. Humiure
    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
  38. Datbadnik
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    The best JRPG of all time. Persona 5’s Royal stylish visuals and intricate system holds mountainous amount of content, charm and activities, so much so you’ll never see it coming. The Royal makes an already outstanding game to an amazing unforgettable classic.
  39. jjromero
    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
  40. Idahopotato
    Jun 10, 2020
    3
    A game that takes all the issues of the previous games (including the original) and combines them. While the series has always straddled the line between too much text/cutscenes compared to gameplay and the original P5 was pushing it, Royal crosses that line by adding on more cutscenes, arcs, and characters that do nothing while only adding one new palace in a new semester that you onlyA game that takes all the issues of the previous games (including the original) and combines them. While the series has always straddled the line between too much text/cutscenes compared to gameplay and the original P5 was pushing it, Royal crosses that line by adding on more cutscenes, arcs, and characters that do nothing while only adding one new palace in a new semester that you only see if you do specific confidants before a specific part of the game and some cheap extensions to old palaces to pad them out.

    This version of P5 is also the easiest of the mainline Persona games by a big margin to the point I’m wondering why they even made Royal a game and not an anime special. If you have played any SMT game, any previous Persona game (especially the original P5), Pokemon, Final Fantasy, or any other turn-based battle game, you’ll be bored outside of the flashy graphics.

    And then there is the story. It carries the beats from the original, having a strong start with strong messages and interesting characters but wearing out and gradually adding characters that don’t do anything and becoming unfocused as the story goes on, but now in Royal you get even more filler. My big hope for Royal was cleaning up Persona 5’s ending by giving focus to character who were added late and never got to be important, answering questions like what happened with Goro, or dealing with unresolved character issues like Morgana’s unresolved feeling towards Ann, addressing how Haru and Futaba felt toward what Goro did to their parents, Makoto’s relationship with her sister... but nahhh let us all focus on this new girl Kasumi even though she’s only on the team for one palace and then leaves!

    I will give it some points because the graphics are better and the soundtrack is expanded and such, but this is still a weak game and I still wouldn’t have given this a high score even if the original didn’t exist to compare with.    … Expand
  41. Memva
    Jun 9, 2020
    1
    Most of the new changes are very small outside the new semester, as in you won’t even notice it is not the original most of the time, and the new semester is short (like less than 15-20 hours) and many may require a walk through just so you don’t miss it (seriously, there is even a walk through here on metacritic, that is how I found this site!) because if you don’t meet specificMost of the new changes are very small outside the new semester, as in you won’t even notice it is not the original most of the time, and the new semester is short (like less than 15-20 hours) and many may require a walk through just so you don’t miss it (seriously, there is even a walk through here on metacritic, that is how I found this site!) because if you don’t meet specific requirements that you aren’t told about you bypass the new semester entirely.… Expand
  42. TalkativeVicky
    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.    … Expand
  43. Christopherpaul
    Jun 7, 2020
    4
    Take a great game and ruin it with an annoying new girl, gameplay so easy it stops being a game and is more of a button mash, filler cutscenes, and charge as much as you would for a brand new game even though there are expansion packs with more new content.

    If you are thinking about buying this, just don’t and get a copy of the original game. If you have the original, then ignore royal or    Take a great game and ruin it with an annoying new girl, gameplay so easy it stops being a game and is more of a button mash, filler cutscenes, and charge as much as you would for a brand new game even though there are expansion packs with more new content.

    If you are thinking about buying this, just don’t and get a copy of the original game. If you have the original, then ignore royal or maybe watch a let’s play.    … Expand
  44. ERRORCODE-20
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Persona 5 Royal is easily the best JRPG out this generation. The characters are mostly interesting and fun. The story is similarly great. The game is an all around improvement over the original in nearly every way. The new palace has an incredibly interesting an emotional story. However, its ending was very weak. The final boss is 3 phases except 2 of them are pretty much scripted. Joker says one of the corniest, most out of place one-liners I've ever heard and apparently Akechi is somehow still alive even though it contradicts the entire final palace. Overall, despite its flaws, its still a great game that I would recommend to anyone. Not just fans of the genre.… Expand
  45. Darth_Chinius
    May 14, 2020
    10
    One of the most amazing game I have ever play. Every negative is about money or SJW crap....
  46. TheAmazingArek
    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
  47. pcschmidt00
    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
  48. Djonic92
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    As standalone experience this gme is absolute brilliant for any fan of turn-based combat system and novel games.
    However, in comparison to vanilla P5 game its not so great. Battle add-ons were good, but made walkthrough way too easy even at max difficulty since you played original game and fairly competent how to play it.
    New storyark is OK and has its own unexpected turns , but overall    As standalone experience this gme is absolute brilliant for any fan of turn-based combat system and novel games.
    However, in comparison to vanilla P5 game its not so great. Battle add-ons were good, but made walkthrough way too easy even at max difficulty since you played original game and fairly competent how to play it.
    New storyark is OK and has its own unexpected turns , but overall fells a bit out of line, like the story was forced to continue and received one more all-or-nothing epic final battle. Imo it felt victim to great original ending.
    Also i wish I'd never seen post credit scene. 170hrs of completion turned unsatisfying as Inever reached the end of the story.    … Expand
  49. mntsjj
    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.
  50. joselypto
    May 31, 2020
    0
    Un juego que no respeta al jugador. 90% texto, 10% juego. Limitando incluso la posibilidad de guardar la partida para retirarte y descanzar de tanto dialogo absurdo. No les miento, estoy "acelerando los textos" desde hace 2 horas y no me ha dado la posibilidad de guardar la partida por que hablan, hablan y hablan. Y claro, no tiene autoguardado :)

    Esto empeora mucho en los meses del    Un juego que no respeta al jugador. 90% texto, 10% juego. Limitando incluso la posibilidad de guardar la partida para retirarte y descanzar de tanto dialogo absurdo. No les miento, estoy "acelerando los textos" desde hace 2 horas y no me ha dado la posibilidad de guardar la partida por que hablan, hablan y hablan. Y claro, no tiene autoguardado :)


    Esto empeora mucho en los meses del juego de agosto y septiembre, 100% texto 0% juego en esos interminables días. Se convirtió fácil en una experiencia de frustración mas que en algo disfrutable.
    No lo recomiendo en absoluto.    … Expand
  51. newsambo
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is an experience to not be taken lightly. From beginning to end, this will create an immersion never seen in videogames before. The best game I have ever played, Persona 5 has stolen my heart and I don't want it back!
  52. XHisokaX
    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
  53. RwolfBonerush
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    This game panders to the perverted and its gameplay consists of the x button, the story is a joke with every character having nearly the exact same story arc and then going brain dead after their arc is over. EA is better then Atlus, will never play anything by this company again.
  54. Mario147
    May 28, 2020
    10
    160hrs of greatness. Going above & beyond, it expands almost everything with an entire game's worth of new content. Fantastic additions (Kasumi & Maruki)
    Refined confidants, notably Akechi. Better ending. QoL enhancements in all areas.
    Easily Game of the Generation contender.
  55. TheGoodGoat
    May 27, 2020
    10
    This will be the most honest review you will read. Most of these are either fanboys or haters. Persona 5 Royal and the normal version of Persona 5 are fantastic games. They take certain elements of RPGs and make them more prominent. For example: In many RPGs and certainly turn based RPGs, elemental weaknesses exist but exploiting them is almost never necessary. The enemy that is weak toThis will be the most honest review you will read. Most of these are either fanboys or haters. Persona 5 Royal and the normal version of Persona 5 are fantastic games. They take certain elements of RPGs and make them more prominent. For example: In many RPGs and certainly turn based RPGs, elemental weaknesses exist but exploiting them is almost never necessary. The enemy that is weak to fire will also die equally effectively through weapons but NOT HERE! Persona 5 heavily rewards the exploitation of enemy weaknesses and preventing enemies from exploiting yours. This makes every battle strategic. There are, however, some negatives.

    First, even for a Persona game, there is way too much dialogue. You are a saint if you read all of it. Luckily, this can be essentially skipped by pressing the start button. Characters tend to say the same things again and again and literally nothing of note happens without a dialogue between the characters. I mean if you are in a dungeon and you see a locked door, this will prompt a multi paragraph discussion on the door being locked and you needing to find another way. This is intolerable at times, especially when all you need to know is that the door is locked.

    The time between targets/missions is also atrocious. This is the time when most of the story advances but it is so tedious to just go through meaningless dialogue that can easily be reduced by 95 percent and still get the point across.

    Now, on to the story. The story is pretty good and rewarding. You feel like you are accomplishing something as you play the game. This is important because in today's stories, it stands out. Consider something like God of War where the entire story is get from point A to point B with your son while you bond. Great game, overrated story. Similarly, Persona 5 has a great but often overrated story. It's a good story with some nice twists but nothing to write home about. Again, it is good considering the current landscape of games.

    The characters: The characters are certainly a low point in Persona 5, if we are being honest. If you have played other persona games, you will see very clearly that virtually every character in Persona 5 is a derivative of characters in other persona games. One of the low points of Persona is that in every game the characters are the same. You have a rough around the edges bad boy type who uses lightning magic or sometimes fire and is something of an outcast. This is your main attacker. You have a girl who uses fire magic or sometimes wind and is one of your healers. She is the bubbly popular attractive girl archetype. You have the best friend archetype in all these games and you have a mascot type animal character as well. Specifically with Persona 5, I found the confidants to be lackluster and uninteresting as compared to confidants from persona 3 or 4 (3 had the best confidants). The villain is obviously the villain as soon as you meet him and the game treats it as some form of surprise.

    Overall, the game is fantastic and Persona 5 Royal has a lot more than the first game. The thing is, however, that Persona 5 Royal is substantially easier than Persona 5 Regular. This is because of some of the additions to the game that make combat much easier like the Showtime attack and the fact that baton passes can be done right off the bat. Certain elements of dungeons make it easier to conserve HP and SP. This works well in a remaster but is not great for a base game. Irrespective, if you have not played the first version, just play this one to get the most out of the story and gameplay.    … Expand
  56. TommyValentino
    May 27, 2020
    9
    It's actually a decent game and I loved playing it! Hope they release sequel soon
  57. St0p_Light
    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.
  58. HeeroAmada
    May 26, 2020
    10
    A fun adventure full of twists and turns, this is not a game you’ll likely forget. From the action and soundtrack to the story, this game delivers on all fronts. The added content was a welcome expansion from the original, offering plenty more hours of gameplay and an equally, if not more compelling narrative. If your a fan of story driven games and jrpg’s, I can’t recommend this gameA fun adventure full of twists and turns, this is not a game you’ll likely forget. From the action and soundtrack to the story, this game delivers on all fronts. The added content was a welcome expansion from the original, offering plenty more hours of gameplay and an equally, if not more compelling narrative. If your a fan of story driven games and jrpg’s, I can’t recommend this game enough.… Expand
  59. Ikuto-Picaro
    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.    … Expand
  60. Samuspagno
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    It's just the best game in history. Deep story, awesome characters, the gameplay is clean, and a lot of things. I just love it
  61. Diablo4
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Best Game in the History! Best game ever! Best JRPG Forever. Best Scenary, best characters, best protagonist, best soundtrack, best style, best Atlus game. Nothing to say anymore.
  62. Autouzo
    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.
  63. HexenVexen
    May 22, 2020
    10
    There are no words, this game is a masterpiece. They took game that was near perfect and made it even better. There are still numerous flaws, of course, (most of which come from the original and are unfixed) but the good stuff tremendously outweigh them.

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

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

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

    If you haven't played the original, this is by far the best way to play the game. The full package is worth well over $60, and offers over 100 hours just for the main story, and an additional 10-30 hours for the new exclusive post-game story. Of course, the original is also there for about $20, and is still an amazing experience. I recomend waiting for a price drop or sale on this version, as you might want to play this one eventually anyway.    … Expand
  64. Hyph
    May 21, 2020
    10
    This game has it all —my roommates played this when it originally came out and I ignored it. I remember thinking “hah what a silly game.” I now know how wrong I was. If you are on the fence about getting this game just do yourself a favor and get it. You’ve probably played all that video games have to offer but this one is in a dimension of its own.
  65. AlexTheMoblin
    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
  66. AnimeSpiderman
    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
  67. Toph10
    May 19, 2020
    4
    In comparison to the original game...

    Pros: - Gameplay and quality of life improvements are added - New art (like character portraits) and graphic upgrades are added - New sections added to old dungeons to keep things interesting for returning players and new locations are added to the city - Fixes some word choice in dialogue and updates fonts - A new month of the game, including a new    In comparison to the original game...

    Pros:
    - Gameplay and quality of life improvements are added
    - New art (like character portraits) and graphic upgrades are added
    - New sections added to old dungeons to keep things interesting for returning players and new locations are added to the city
    - Fixes some word choice in dialogue and updates fonts
    - A new month of the game, including a new palace is included - New confidants and arcana are added and Akechi is now a proper confidant


    Cons:
    - Old save data from the original will not carry over
    - New month can be missed if you don’t do specific confidants. I recommend looking at a guide.
    - The new characters have almost no development outside of the new month (the month you can skip)
    - The new content has almost no baring on the overall story outside of changing the ending
    - The new party member is only on the team for the new month and then leaves at the end of the game
    - Gameplay is polished, but old plot holes are untouched - Only 10 to 20 hours longer than the original game
    - Expensive and has a lot of DLC
    - The new ‘true’ ending doesn’t tie up loose ends and seems to deliberately leave several things unanswered as hooks for spin-offs
    - Sexy Playboy Bunny Shiho is now a thing (eww), yet the English version has some minor censorship of other scenes later in the story
    - Since Kasumi and other aspects of Royal don’t seem like they will be in Persona 5: Scramble, the upcoming sequel of Persona 5, this game may not be canon (but it is unknown right now).

    So the cons outweigh the pros, and that isn’t even talking about personal choice like if you like the new characters or not. While the game does have good aspects, playing the original is better.    … Expand
  68. porkchai
    May 19, 2020
    9
    Overlapping of voices in battles. It is the only issue that causes problem for this game.
  69. smahlt
    May 19, 2020
    9
    Persona 5 was already a 9/10 fantastic game, and this version improves it. A couple interesting new characters, a new final dungeon, some gameplay tweaks, and a bunch of QoL improvements bring it to the next level. If you haven't played the original and are interested in trying it, get this version.

    I gave it a 9, though, since I don't believe there is enough new stuff to justify this    Persona 5 was already a 9/10 fantastic game, and this version improves it. A couple interesting new characters, a new final dungeon, some gameplay tweaks, and a bunch of QoL improvements bring it to the next level. If you haven't played the original and are interested in trying it, get this version.

    I gave it a 9, though, since I don't believe there is enough new stuff to justify this game being $60 when the original is now $20. $40 or maybe $50 would be a better deal.    … Expand
  70. Rayyan8910
    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.
  71. Yuna67876
    May 18, 2020
    10
    Stole my heart again, one of the best JRPGS on the PS4 and worth every money spent on it.
  72. Potatoes953
    May 17, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked the game but I also didn't like it at the same time. I feel that the game-play and dungeon design is phenomenal however I feel that the story is kind of stupid, that characters are bland and that the themes and pacing are all over the place. I go in depth about it in my video review of the game on YouTube that is 35 minutes long but I thought I would review it over here so that it's seen by more people.
    I dislike the story quite a bit and a lot of the dungeons are boring or are out of place within the story and don't seem to keep with the core ideals and themes of the plot. I played the game right off of the tail end of playing my two favorite games of all time (Persona 4 Golden and Valkyria Chronicles 2) and in every way when it comes to the plot it feels like a step down from the story telling of Persona 3 and 4 and VC2 just has a great plot no matter what some may say. I went into it hoping for an experience I'd remember for a long while but two weeks after beating it I don't remember a single social link or scene other than the stuff at the end compared to P4 to which I think about nearly every day.
    I do not feel that it deserves the 10/10s people are giving it and don't get me wrong I still liked it but I just simply don't have many fond memories of playing it. I feel that the flaws the game has need to be addressed in the reviews here and I feel that too many of them are just "it's so good look at the UI." I feel that people should still definitely play it but not look at it as the all-time best Persona game or RPG ever because it isn't. It is the only game I have ever pre-ordered and I regret being swept up in the hype and doing so because it was a disappointment for me because I expected more from it.    … Expand
  73. Arcklong
    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.    … Expand
  74. Erza_id
    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
  75. LuffyDango
    May 16, 2020
    10
    Las notas bajas son de las personas sentidas por que el juego se venda a precio completo siendo una revisión. No están juzgando el juego en sí.

    Que no les quepa dudas. Este juego es una obra maestra. Jueguenlo y lo disfrutarán :3
  76. LOLcheeseORZ
    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.
  77. booman23
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Do not trust the user score. Persona 5 royal is one the best if not the best rpg's ever made.
  78. Hennal
    May 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. --- MAJOR SPOILERS FOR VANILLA PERSONA 5 --- MINOR SPOILERS FOR PERSONA 5 ROYAL ---

    I can safely say that if you aren't a diehard fan of the original, you WILL be disappointed by Royal.

    STORY AND CHARACTERS: Whilst the overall message and scenario of the third semester is better than the base game, it does nothing but muddy the original's, which is pretty bad considering that you still have to "play the original" (80 hours of the exact same thing) to even access that story. It doesn't fit in at all with the rest of the game. It also makes things incredibly confusing in regards to Mementos - none of which is really explained in-game. Half of the dialogue in the third semester is unvoiced, which is stupid because a lot of dialogue from the original was voiced in Royal. The new final boss is atrocious. The first phase of it is way too easy - and the only actual gameplay you will see throughout the entire finale. The second phase is near-scripted, and also pathetically easy. The third phase is completely scripted, over-the-top, retarded and predictable. The "fourth phase", if you wanna call it that, is another boring interactive cutscene, this time with animations that make you wonder how this game got a single positive review. How the **** did they **** it up so bad? Jose and Maruki are... whatever, but Kasumi is god awful. She is just shoe-horned into every bloody scene in the game and is played up to be a perfect person, just to be brought down with a boring plot twist meant to make you feel sorry for her (i.e. meant to make her the canon romance) . Akechi's new confidant is good, but for some reason all of the scenes where you would automatically rank up in vanilla are still there... why? They feel very out of place now. The "twist" is also now even more obvious than before. His role in the third semester is cool and funny, but just a fan-service thing. No substance beyond that. The new true ending is better than the original, but is still dead and emotionless. None of the game fixes any of the story or character (cough Haru cough) issues with the original, not even Morgana's stupid tantrum. It only serves to further convolute the already questionable story of the original.

    GAMEPLAY: The new gameplay additions are fine and all, but they don't mean anything, because both P5 versions are ridiculously easy. Had the game been actually retuned around the Will Seed accessories, Baton Pass changes and Technical changes, then they would have had some substance. Money and XP grinding is easier and more accessible now than ever, even though it didn't need to be. It is easier to max out all confidants and social stats on your first run of the game. None of the bosses are satisfying to beat or anything, because there is zero challenge. Almost all the palace layout changes are dumb, because every single one makes them shorter and easier than before. Shido's palace needed to be a little bit shorter though, so that one is fine. Almost every major boss change in Royal is a negative, like what the **** Kamoshida's now has Morgana shouting at you every turn. Madarame's makes the fight way too easy now. Kaneshiro's makes the Piggytron phase repetitive and tedious, and the new phase is just a check to see if you have Dormina or Lullaby in your party. Wakaba's fight now drags out for 10 years between ballistas, for some reason. Not gonna talk about Okumura's new fight. Sae's changes are meaningless. Shido's changes are the only good ones, because it makes the last part somewhat of an actual challenge. Cuphead is unchanged, for some inexplicable reason.

    I had another large section about other miscellaneous problems, like it not fixing the bad dubbing, but that exceeded the character limit. At the game's very core, it fails to deliver on any meaningful aspects like gameplay and story, whilst not even making an attempt to improve on what made the original so bad. And then ATLUS have the gall to charge $60 for it, with another $60 of DLC on top. What a joke.    … Expand
  79. 37redballoons
    May 14, 2020
    1
    Returned in less than a week after purchase, didn't even bother finishing it. This game is almost exactly the same as the original and I already own and have played that. I was expecting many more changes and more new content, but everything new or changed that I saw could have been added in an expansion pack.

    I watched a quick LP of the new dungeon's story cutscenes to see if I was    Returned in less than a week after purchase, didn't even bother finishing it. This game is almost exactly the same as the original and I already own and have played that. I was expecting many more changes and more new content, but everything new or changed that I saw could have been added in an expansion pack.

    I watched a quick LP of the new dungeon's story cutscenes to see if I was missing out before returning the game. I was supper disappointed that the theory I had for Kasumi's big twist was right (so I figured out the biggest twist of royal loooooong before finishing it, it is that predictable) and the new dungeon's plot was so corny that it convinced me to not finish my playthrough and just return the damn thing and get my money back while the return policy from the shop I bought it from still applied.

    So totally not worth a purchase. Wish I had read the reviews here before buying.    … Expand
  80. GrizzlyFav
    May 13, 2020
    5
    Not bad, but definitely not worth years of waiting or the current price. The new characters are hit-or-miss, most being miss, and the new story parts are just kind of haphazardly smushed into the old plot and don’t actually change anything but the game does have better graphics and gameplay. If you play persona for the technical details and gameplay elements you’ll love royal, but if youNot bad, but definitely not worth years of waiting or the current price. The new characters are hit-or-miss, most being miss, and the new story parts are just kind of haphazardly smushed into the old plot and don’t actually change anything but the game does have better graphics and gameplay. If you play persona for the technical details and gameplay elements you’ll love royal, but if you are here more for the story you’ll probably not like it.… Expand
  81. Malkevian
    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!
  82. mafandre
    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.
  83. Anatoro
    May 11, 2020
    10
    Игра лучше оригинала по всем параметрам, все изменения отлично смотрятся. Третий семестр сюжетно превосходит первые два хоть и короток. Стоит отметить эмоциональную финальную битву и новые концовки которые ничем не хуже старых. Если вы ещё не играли в P5, то это отличный шанс попробовать. Если вы уже играли в P5, то я думаю уже решили играть или нет.Игра лучше оригинала по всем параметрам, все изменения отлично смотрятся. Третий семестр сюжетно превосходит первые два хоть и короток. Стоит отметить эмоциональную финальную битву и новые концовки которые ничем не хуже старых. Если вы ещё не играли в P5, то это отличный шанс попробовать. Если вы уже играли в P5, то я думаю уже решили играть или нет.
  84. MuffpuffZeBuff
    May 10, 2020
    4
    This is a game where you probably have decided whether or not you will love the game before you have bought it. There are plenty of people here that declared the original a perfect game, so any positive changes would warrant another perfect score, meanwhile there are plenty who decide this game didn’t need to be made and would have given it a fail rating no matter what was in it.

    For me    This is a game where you probably have decided whether or not you will love the game before you have bought it. There are plenty of people here that declared the original a perfect game, so any positive changes would warrant another perfect score, meanwhile there are plenty who decide this game didn’t need to be made and would have given it a fail rating no matter what was in it.

    For me the devil is in the details when I look at how to rate this game and for me, if you are charging as it would cost to make a whole new game you need to have enough changes and additions to be as much as a new game and Royal doesn’t even come close to that - and with several years between the two versions that is really inexcusable. It is on the same system so it isn’t like controls had to be changed or images had to be resized. Outside of the dungeons most changes are minor such as different particle effects, new character busts, and slight changes to word choice in the dialogue. In the dungeons battle has been given some spit and polish and are really the highlight of Royal, but nothing extreme and I definitely think some bad reviews are downplaying the good aspects of this version.

    That being said, if the new characters or story were amazing it could still have justified Royal being worth it but it does not. Other reviews posted here go into more specifics but most of the reviews that discuss the story at all and are /not/ a two sentence blurb about how there is sooo much new content and the graphics are so much better say the new story sections are not to their liking. Kasumi is not popular with fans and I can see why as she is barely part of the team and much of the game is shamelessly begging the audience to find her cute, the new palace added to the end is a beat for beat copy of the plot of persona 4, and any developments from the new section are undone by the ending (such as Goro’s new developments) making the new sections feel like a waste of time. I would have much rather has something like the new dungeon that was added to Golden where it was cleaning up a fraction of the villain or FES dealing with the aftermath of a character’s death to provide more closure to the cast. The new ending for Royal is also hilariously unsatisfying, I thought I had messed up and gotten a bad ending because it was sadder and more distant than the original game. Anyone who says this version is an unquestioned improvement after that ending must not like the phantom thieves other that Goro or the new characters very much.

    I would have given this a 4.5 or something but since this site can’t I’ll settle for 4. This version doesn’t add as much as you’d hope, the new story sections are less than ideal, and so you are mostly buying this version over the old one (or replacing you old game for this one) for gameplay upgrades.    … Expand
  85. BUP_BOI
    May 10, 2020
    9
    Base Persona 5 was a masterpiece. Not my favorite SMT game, but it's hard to deny what it has done for JRPGs as a whole, with people who've never touched a JRPG in life loving it.
    Persona 5 Royal is the better game for sure. Gameplay changes make the combat go from "good" to "addictive". Baton Passes are now its own mechanic instead of being incorporated in confidants, the Will Seeds make    Base Persona 5 was a masterpiece. Not my favorite SMT game, but it's hard to deny what it has done for JRPGs as a whole, with people who've never touched a JRPG in life loving it.
    Persona 5 Royal is the better game for sure. Gameplay changes make the combat go from "good" to "addictive". Baton Passes are now its own mechanic instead of being incorporated in confidants, the Will Seeds make the dungeon crawling more manageable, persona traits make downfusing (?) more viable, and Showtimes are just eye candy (especially the endgame ones). They also changed Mementos to be less tedious and samey. There are some touches to the social sim part of the experience, too. There are so much more evening time slots that it becomes hard not to max your social stats by the end of the game, you get phone calls after a hangout, allowing you to get some extra Confidant points.
    However, here's the problem: this is one of the easiest games I've ever played. The only troubling parts are at the beginning, where you're underlevelled, and at the 5th bossfight, where you have to use a strategy to win. Everything else is a cakewalk. I was level 99 at the end of the game unlike base P5, where I was like level 75. I've played the game at Hard difficulty, yet it still felt really easy. Unlike base P5 and even more so P3 and P4, maxing out all Confidants is not only managable without a guide, but even somewhat easy.
    ------------------------------------------------------Third Semester (no spoiiers)---------------------
    Now, the third semester. It's really good.
    It gives me hope for P6, since the story brought up some cool points.
    The villain is really likable, and the final palace is easily the best one (yep, better than the 6th). The puzzles are great, the bossfights are great, the music is great - it's incredible.
    Kasumi is a really great character, at least here. Pre-third semester she's pretty weak and most of her problems are generic. Also "uwu senpai" is really infuriating the 35476th time she says it.
    And Maruki? Well, this one's... up for debate. Just play the game yourself.
    ----------------------------------------------------------Conclusion--------------------------------------------
    Is it worth 60$? Well, if it's your first time experiencing Persona 5, then it's an easy yes. If you're revisiting it? Not so much. While it's still a big upgrade over Base P5, it's still not even close to being a full price worth upgrade, at least in my opinion. The basis of the story isn't changed basically at all, so you still have to go through the same 70-80 hours.
    That's why I give it only a 9/10.    … Expand
  86. sadiomoso
    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.
  87. Darkarlos
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Escribo sobretodo para expresar mi más sentida vergüenza por todos los usuarios que ponen “0” o puntuación similar para bajar la media de la nota de usuario dando razones ridículas y falsas, como que simplemente es el P5 original con unos pocos DLC’s, cosa que es una completa mentira. Un juego que para mí no es perfecto, que podrían mejorarse ciertas cosillas como por ejemplo másEscribo sobretodo para expresar mi más sentida vergüenza por todos los usuarios que ponen “0” o puntuación similar para bajar la media de la nota de usuario dando razones ridículas y falsas, como que simplemente es el P5 original con unos pocos DLC’s, cosa que es una completa mentira. Un juego que para mí no es perfecto, que podrían mejorarse ciertas cosillas como por ejemplo más interacción en algunos eventos, “social links” que fueran un poco más allá, un “true ending” algo más emotivo, un ligero aumento de la dificultad ya que en esta versión con tantos cambios en el sistema de batalla se torna algo más fácil (subsanable aumentando la dificultad). Son cosas aquí y allá de la que no se libra ningún juego pero que por pedir que no quede. Pero luego ves esa historia y el mensaje que ofrece, su magnífica expansión al final, el elenco de personajes a los que se suman dos grandes incorporaciones y su profundidad narrativa, la inmersión en su mundo, un sistema de combate pulido hasta lo enfermizo, la colosal banda sonora, todas las mejoras y añadidos en TODO (no son precisamente pocos los retoques y ajustes de la versión Royal). Ves todo ese mimo y esa cantidad ingente de mejoras respecto al Persona 5 original que aunque no sea perfecto (repito que para mí no lo es, ningún juego me lo parece) se me caería la cara de vergüenza ponerle un suspenso a un juego que podría perfectamente luchar no por uno de los mejores JRPG de la historia, sino de los videojuegos en general. Seguid bajando la media si queréis pero no vais a cambiar lo que es Persona 5 Royal, una obra maestra incontestable y atemporal que ya sólo por lo que ofrece a la industria del videojuego se merece el 10 sobradamente. A falta de ver el resto de promesas de este año y aún siendo una reedición, podría ser el GOTY de 2020 y no pasaría absolutamente nada. Un juego que ciertamente no es apto para todos los gustos y en el que hay que leer como nunca lo hayas hecho, pero si consigues pasar esa barrera te robará el corazón. Un referente en su género y encima ahora en perfecto castellano. 10/10… Expand
  88. NoktisGenesect
    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
  89. Punni
    May 9, 2020
    5
    I’m totally split down the middle for this one. Some of the changes are YMMV like if an easier gameplay difficulty is more fun or less fun for you, others changes feel like they cancel each-other out - like Maruki is super interesting and adding him improves the story but then Kasumi is so badly done I totally understand if she ruins the new sections for people. I’d consider it the kind ofI’m totally split down the middle for this one. Some of the changes are YMMV like if an easier gameplay difficulty is more fun or less fun for you, others changes feel like they cancel each-other out - like Maruki is super interesting and adding him improves the story but then Kasumi is so badly done I totally understand if she ruins the new sections for people. I’d consider it the kind of game you should watch a play through of on YouTube or twitch first and buy it if you still think it is worth it after seeing it yourself.… Expand
  90. Yappie
    May 8, 2020
    4
    If I had a nickel for every person who called the original version of this game flawless or gave it a 10/10 (so saying it was a perfect game) but claim this version fixes ‘all the problems with the original’, I’d have enough money for all the overpriced dlc for this cash-grab.

    While this game does fix some of the issues with the original, like fixing exploits and having Morgana not keep    If I had a nickel for every person who called the original version of this game flawless or gave it a 10/10 (so saying it was a perfect game) but claim this version fixes ‘all the problems with the original’, I’d have enough money for all the overpriced dlc for this cash-grab.

    While this game does fix some of the issues with the original, like fixing exploits and having Morgana not keep you inside as often, most of the changes are entirely cosmetic (like new character portraits and more dynamic menus) and many issues like storyline issues, sections of palaces that were annoying, and bosses that are spammy or take forever to beat are not fixed. Most of the additions to the game turn out to be filler with things like characters that don’t effect the storyline and a new palace/semesters that you can literally skip and are things that have been over exaggerated by the advertising (the new semester is only a month long, the new party member is only on the team for the optional part of the game, the preexisting characters other than Akechi get very little new content other than the showtime feature and new dates).

    So overall the game isn’t worth a purchase to most fans, even if it wasn’t as expensive as it is. Maybe you could buy this in a few years when the price is more fair for the amount of content you get, but by then Atlus will probably remake P5 again to squeeze a little more money out of fans.    … Expand
  91. Danielglencer
    May 8, 2020
    3
    Persona 5 Royal starts off with a blast, I genuinely thought I found a potential new favourite.
    But as soon as the intro sequence is over, the game stops being a game and starts being a book.
    you can basically put the controller down because you're in for hours of written dialogue, this is about 70% of the game, you're basically spending 100 hours reading a collective 500 page book, and    Persona 5 Royal starts off with a blast, I genuinely thought I found a potential new favourite.
    But as soon as the intro sequence is over, the game stops being a game and starts being a book.

    you can basically put the controller down because you're in for hours of written dialogue, this is about 70% of the game, you're basically spending 100 hours reading a collective 500 page book, and if thats not all, this book is poorly written on it's majority: the dialog is corny, some scenes are pointless and add no new information whatsoever, the characters usually explain in excruciating details every unimportant thing that's happening, and the same information gets repeated and churned over and over, the game is treating you as if you're stupid.

    When you do get to actually play, it's thrilling at first roaming through Tokyo and exploring the various activities, which are basically mere cut scenes that boost your social stats, but mid way through the game I had already maxed my stats and found myself in a sisyphic cycle passing the in-game time by sleeping, waking up and brewing the occasional coffee for a total of around 70 in-game days, that's a LOT of wasted real life time.

    Infiltrating palaces is over simplified and becomes a mundane task after a short while.
    The graphics are shamefully outdated and resemble Nintendo 3DS graphics, the animation is minimal and awkward, the characters basically look like lifeless puppets.

    The core story and battle system is where the game really shines:
    The battle system is intricate and lets you expose and take advantage of enemy weaknesses and is overall very polished.
    The core story is amazing despite it being littered by the above mentioned flaws, dealing with very mature themes, it has you take against the evildoers of the world, with climactic twists and epic boss fights
    The characters' voice acting is eccentric in a very anime-like way, making the cast of characters very likeable.

    Overall Persona 5 Royal is mostly a mediocre and passive experience, if it was cut short leaving only the meat I'd say it's a worthwhile time investment but it certainly doesn't deserve the 130 hours it demands.    … Expand
  92. Poofpooof
    May 7, 2020
    5
    Only buy this if you didn’t play the original persona 5. If you did, this one isn’t different enough from the old version to buy again.
  93. Silviasilver
    May 7, 2020
    1
    Apparently, Atlus thinks selling us the same game from only a few years ago, adding a few new graphics in, adding a new month that you may even miss because it is locked to a confidant, throwing an a new waifu that doesn’t do anything unless you unlocked the new month and even then hardly does anything, and adding some cheap tweaks to make a game that wasn’t supper hard even easier is whatApparently, Atlus thinks selling us the same game from only a few years ago, adding a few new graphics in, adding a new month that you may even miss because it is locked to a confidant, throwing an a new waifu that doesn’t do anything unless you unlocked the new month and even then hardly does anything, and adding some cheap tweaks to make a game that wasn’t supper hard even easier is what we want. And charging upwards of 40$ with a bucketload of DLC to boot. I might forgive if it had been a port since at least people who didn’t have a ps3/ps4 (aka not the people who have played the vanilla game) would be the target audience, but most of what the royal adds could have been an expansion pack.… Expand
  94. Bruiser4000
    May 7, 2020
    10
    As someone who's already a huge Persona fan and played the original Persona 5, the Royal is a great update on the original's gameplay. Whether you're just getting into Persona 5 or want to experience it all over again, I highly recommend picking up The Royal.
  95. Czar210
    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
  96. Harleyblackwolf
    May 7, 2020
    5
    Okay so I am actually disappointed enough to have made this account on a website where no one will read this opinion because it isn't a perfect ten but I love the persona franchise and feel it needs to be said.
    I enjoyed the hell out of p5 and was super hype for p5r as everyone kept saying oh new confidants, new personas, new semester, new PHANTOM THIEF...
    yeah no... I saw the opening fmv    Okay so I am actually disappointed enough to have made this account on a website where no one will read this opinion because it isn't a perfect ten but I love the persona franchise and feel it needs to be said.
    I enjoyed the hell out of p5 and was super hype for p5r as everyone kept saying oh new confidants, new personas, new semester, new PHANTOM THIEF...

    yeah no... I saw the opening fmv and thought " huh well that was... Lacking." But I said I was being pessimistic. So I checked the menu and got excited again. The dynamic menu and the music were nice and the hidden menu item was enticing, but I just wanted to get into the game.

    Five minutes in and you see the new thief not that people hadn't seen her already, but the more I looked the more I though, wow she looks like joker but female with queens mask. Still pessimistic? Fine.hows this? The games new combat and overall gameplay improvements are amazing. Technical hits play more into combat, new locations and benefits to explore and abuse, new stores,confidant bonuses and even dialogue options. The new characters show up throughout the game and it's great. That's not the end of the good, but now that you've seen that there are good, understand that there are bad. The new thief isn't even available to play until the third new "semester" (we'll get to that in a bit) and she feels all the way like a self insert. Not a Mary Sue but still fanfictions.
    The new confidants total 2 with one additional confidant being changed so you can actually hang with them. They aren't story important anymore. Most personas aren't even new, they've just been reclassified while new ones don't come on till endgame.

    And regarding the endgame there is only ONE MONTH. That's not a whole school semester. After that month there is only a new ending sequence otherwise it's all the same. Story is beat for beat the same damn thing. You're paying for mostly just game mechanic improvements and maybe 10 hours worth of new content. 20 if you're interested in reading it. 30 if you wanna drive back and forth in mementos a bunch trying to hear a conversation about pancakes. The new SINGLE palace is cool though and the music and story building in it is bomb minus a few forced retcons. Also the new PHANTOM THIEF is the only one that gets a magical girl transformation and everyone else should have one. Also the new ending is just sequel bait for a side game and that slightly upsets me. You shouldn't waste 60 dollars on this unless you haven't played the vanilla game.

    Tldr if you haven't played persona 5 yet, get it. If you have, it's up to you to decide if it's worth it. I don't think it is    … Expand
  97. Swingandmiss
    May 6, 2020
    5
    Do not understand the high ratings. This game is like 90+% unchanged from the original, that came out years ago and goes for like 20$ now, and most of the changes are pretty small. I can call it a bad game because the original was good, but I sympathize with people annoyed with this one.
  98. Fortifier
    May 6, 2020
    10
    Quite literally one of the best PS4 exclusives made has become even better with this new edition.

    Everything from the story-telling, role-playing mechanics, and main gameplay is incredibly enjoyable and well thought out. I truly recommend this game to Japanese pop-culture and game fans who have a PS4!
  99. Lookie
    May 5, 2020
    4
    Are you an LPer planning on streaming this game? Do you watch LPs and plan on watching this instead of playing it? If you answered no to both, this version of persona 5 isn’t for you.

    While there are changes from the previous version, most of them are meant to look good on a screen and little else. The gameplay is easier so you can get through the battles faster for the LP audience that    Are you an LPer planning on streaming this game? Do you watch LPs and plan on watching this instead of playing it? If you answered no to both, this version of persona 5 isn’t for you.

    While there are changes from the previous version, most of them are meant to look good on a screen and little else. The gameplay is easier so you can get through the battles faster for the LP audience that doesn’t want to watch battles and wants to get back to the story and full of flashy additions that don’t add to the gameplay but look good. Same with the story, lots of little changes to make things look nice like new character portraits, a new font, texture overhauls in some locations for a LP audience but don’t actually change anything if you are just playing the game for yourself. There is one new palace, but again it is mostly about looking nice and has trash writing and the gameplay for it is nothing new. Even the new characters are meant to look nice (like Kasumi bouncing around with her gymnastics) but actually don’t add to the story at all and have boring confidant routes and poor characterization.

    If you aren’t into LPs just play the original again and wait for the inevitable anime/OVA for Royal and skip playing this game entirely. If you haven’t played the original, go buy that instead because it is the same game basically but significantly cheaper.    … Expand
  100. Wbwjkbw
    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
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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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