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  1. Mar 31, 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!
  2. Jan 10, 2022
    10
    Definetely one of the best things that happened to me in my life. Not sure why Atlus doesn't want to share this masterpiece by translating it to languages other than English and Japanese and porting it to platforms other than ps4, but so it goes. Definetely a game you don't want to miss under any circumstances
  3. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 royal is a masterpiece that no Gamer should ever miss. The art, the style the combat system, and all those Awesome Personas are just epic, I used to say that ff7 was the greatest rpg ever made ,but Persona 5 is my new #1 on my list of greatest game's ever created. A must buy.
  4. Apr 8, 2020
    10
    This review is aimed at the veterans of the original game but, a comment for those who never did play the original: BUY THIS GAME. The original was easily one of the best RPG's to come out in the last decade and this version only makes the game better. However, how much enjoyment will someone who played through the original once or twice since it came out 3 years ago? In a word, ALOT.This review is aimed at the veterans of the original game but, a comment for those who never did play the original: BUY THIS GAME. The original was easily one of the best RPG's to come out in the last decade and this version only makes the game better. However, how much enjoyment will someone who played through the original once or twice since it came out 3 years ago? In a word, ALOT.
    Starting with probably the biggest addition to the game, the new character, Kasumi, and the other new confidant, Maruki, are very big additions that both go towards the new 3rd semester that unlocks after the main campaign is completed. No spoilers, but the biggest disappointment to that is Kasumi is not playable until that point, which is already about 100 hours into the game. Both new characters are introduced during the main game but have very little impact outside of a revised cutscene at the beginning. For people who played the first game a lot, it can be a bit disappointing to know that you have to complete the game yet again to see anything from the new character and how she performs, but it's all worth it once you finally get to the new content at the end. The game does just enough to keep you aware of these two characters and with their respective confidant paths throughout the original story, to make sure their impact is felt in a big way once the new semester starts. And the new story elements in the 3rd semester are very well done. Its not the most original idea I've ever heard of, but it works well in the grand scheme of things.
    Outside of the new semester, the new area, Kichijoji, is probably where you'll spend the majority of your time outside of the original locations. The addition of the darts and billiards bar as an element to increase a few now very important battle mechanics is smart and keeps things fun. It also includes a Jazz club to give your teammates a bit more moves to select from to increase their combat capability.
    The battle system has had some tweaks that work out well in the end. Technical damage and the baton pass are much more important mechanics this time around as some of the personas had their weaknesses taken away and this is the only way to down them for extra damage. Combined with the new Showtime attacks, the battle system feels a lot more fluid and makes a few old mechanics mean a whole lot more now.
    If Persona 5 was one of the best JRPG's in years, then this game only serves to make it better. Atlus does a fine job with these updated games, starting with the P3 game for PSP and P4:Golden for the Vita. This is no exception and something that I can recommend for literally anyone who enjoys JRPG's even in the slightest way. Even long time fans of P5 should find a ton of enjoyment from this. I really hope that Atlus will continue to use Kasumi as canon for the entire storyline going fowards, as I really liked her and the story they came up with for her. For anyone who might be stuck at home right now and not have anything to do, the 120+ hours this will take to complete should be an absolute godsend right now. And a special comment for how easy this game is to Platinum. One playthrough doing everything right will get you the Platinum trophy for this easy. I didn't have to go out of my way to get anything done that I wasn't already doing and, if you take the confidant paths correctly, you'll have tons of time to get them all done towards the end of the game.
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  5. 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
  6. May 10, 2021
    10
    From the perspective of one who never finished the first game out of frustration, this is an utter masterpiece. Updates to the battle system such as Baton Pass and bullets that regenerate after battle are a godsend and make the resource management of the game a bit less frustrating, only becoming a real problem at the beginning of the last palace in the game. The new characters areFrom the perspective of one who never finished the first game out of frustration, this is an utter masterpiece. Updates to the battle system such as Baton Pass and bullets that regenerate after battle are a godsend and make the resource management of the game a bit less frustrating, only becoming a real problem at the beginning of the last palace in the game. The new characters are absolutely fantastic, and the added story to one of the most interesting characters of the game is interesting enough on it's own to justify this version of the game.

    The game is definitely easier than the original, and people used to the genre should probably play it on Hard mode to enjoy the gameplay more. That said there are a couple of bosses that are shockingly hard compared to the others, but it's not so bad that it takes away from the overall experience.

    New additions such as will seeds and the grappling hook make the palaces flow much better, and the new characters provide added depth to the social sim aspect of the game that rounds off the game much better than in the original version of the game.

    All in all this is a complete masterpiece, and I can't wait to see what Atlus does with the 6th game in the franchise, when they finally move on to a current gen console.
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  7. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing game with incredibly likable characters, great soundtrack, awesome style and beautiful, thought-provoking storyline that will most likely move you to tears when you reach the endgame. A truly unique experience, if you by chance haven't played Persona 5 then I can not stress enough how much I recommend this game.
  8. Apr 4, 2020
    10
    The original formula, jacked up to eleven. I'm just at the fourth dungeon but the plethora of changes added to the places I knew transform an already masterful game to a perfect game.

    The combat is now even more deep with just a couple adjustments: The guns refill ammo after every combat so you can use them to deal damage instead if just hitting a weak spot and a new type of shadow forces
    The original formula, jacked up to eleven. I'm just at the fourth dungeon but the plethora of changes added to the places I knew transform an already masterful game to a perfect game.

    The combat is now even more deep with just a couple adjustments: The guns refill ammo after every combat so you can use them to deal damage instead if just hitting a weak spot and a new type of shadow forces you to rethink your physical approach.

    The annoying autokill when you are over leveled has been changed. First l, you have to be "sprinting" to activate the autokill and when you do, you receive loot and exp, not just the persona. Mementos, aguardably, the weakest part of the original game, received a couple mechanics to make it worth exploring although the money farm has been nerfed.
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  9. 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
  10. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Every aspects ha been improved : new baton bass combo system, much higher resolution and texture quality, new 30 amazing songs, new amazing playable character and confidant , all dungeon revamped and interesting additions such hidden will seeds, new battle challgens in the Velvet Room , better social sim aspect ..... so many amazing addition which makes P5R by far the best jrpg on the market.
  11. Oct 22, 2020
    10
    I had already spent 100+ hours on Persona 5.

    After 130+ hours (just one playthrough, but I've done everything needed to get the platinum) I can say that this is probably my favorite game of all time. It has done the insane job of making an already perfect game even more perfect. Every story addition is meaningful (I loved Kasumi so much that she replaced Makoto as my go-to in-game
    I had already spent 100+ hours on Persona 5.

    After 130+ hours (just one playthrough, but I've done everything needed to get the platinum) I can say that this is probably my favorite game of all time. It has done the insane job of making an already perfect game even more perfect. Every story addition is meaningful (I loved Kasumi so much that she replaced Makoto as my go-to in-game girlfriend), gameplay tweaks are seamless and nothing feels shoehorned in, which is something which I was kind of afraid of.

    I love, love this game so much. It has some of the best characters in any media, a compelling and bittersweet story (especially in the new bits), incredibly fun gameplay, and it's stylish as hell.

    And Morgana is not nearly as annoying as he was in the base game!

    This is the most 10/10 game I've ever played. It will stay with me for a long time. Atlus has once again done an incredible job.
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  12. Apr 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best RPGs I have ever played and criminally underrated. This is about as close to perfect as a game can get. Graphics were perfect throughout, sounds great, story was interesting and combat was fun (not too easy/ difficult). I know slice of life is usually boring. But everything done between battles has a legit purpose that helps you in combat (items, perks, etc) and not justOne of the best RPGs I have ever played and criminally underrated. This is about as close to perfect as a game can get. Graphics were perfect throughout, sounds great, story was interesting and combat was fun (not too easy/ difficult). I know slice of life is usually boring. But everything done between battles has a legit purpose that helps you in combat (items, perks, etc) and not just padding. My first play thru was a little short of 100 hours. Plus, I legitimately want to go back for everything I missed. Expand
  13. May 4, 2020
    10
    My favorite game of this generation enhanced so much in this version.

    Changes start FROM THE BEGINNING. The whole game was enhanced, with many smail details that players that enjoyed the vanilla P5 will notice and love. They even took the time to make characters that didn't seem exist till their arcs appear in some interactions before. You will see them at school, or even walking behind
    My favorite game of this generation enhanced so much in this version.

    Changes start FROM THE BEGINNING. The whole game was enhanced, with many smail details that players that enjoyed the vanilla P5 will notice and love. They even took the time to make characters that didn't seem exist till their arcs appear in some interactions before. You will see them at school, or even walking behind you when you eavesdrop other students when going to school. Did any of those that complain notice it? Probably not, but it's not a game for such people. The amount of detail this game has is something that overcomes their capabilities.
    The whole game is a piece of art. Musically awesome (some new songs here too), visually better, now characters have more portraits showing different expressions, new and expanded confidants, cutscenes, activities and places. Some UI tweaks, multi language for people that can't speak English (or Japanese). More Personas and Arcanas. Existing dungeons and bosses had some changes to make them better.
    Mementos, which got tiring in the original game as it was too dense and always the same, now was revamped too with many updates, it's actually fun going there! Even the title screen is so much cooler now, the inclusion of the thieves den to have some ingame achievements to unlock and check other stuff like in Persona 4 Golden.
    What people complained about so much was solved: Morgana is not bothering you every night telling you to go to sleep which lets you do more activities at night!
    Also the English translation had some text tweaked for the better.

    It's not for everyone, it's a text heavy game and I understand that some people with short attention span won't like it, but it doesn't make it bad at all. It's a masterpiece. It's Stylesona Enhanced.
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  14. Sep 21, 2020
    10
    This game’s storyline is insanely engrossing and it never gets boring despite its long playtime. My save file ended up being 260 hours because of how slowly I took it.
  15. Feb 8, 2021
    10
    I usually don't write reviews before completing a game but after a bit more than 10 hours in, there is no way this is not a 10/10 game. I did not play the original nor any other Persona game before and was very reluctant to start the game because of it's incredible lenght. Well, time really flies here. There is so much to do and not even things that might sound tidious are boring.I usually don't write reviews before completing a game but after a bit more than 10 hours in, there is no way this is not a 10/10 game. I did not play the original nor any other Persona game before and was very reluctant to start the game because of it's incredible lenght. Well, time really flies here. There is so much to do and not even things that might sound tidious are boring. Everything you do contributes in your progress in some way and the characters are so interesting, you just want to get invested.

    I have watched many reviews and spoke to a couple of riends about the game but aside from "you have to play it" (which is true), there is no way to tell you how good this game really is unless you play it yourself. Moreover, it reminded me why I fell in love with JRPGs back in the day.

    I am looking forward to play many more hours of this piece of art.
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  16. Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Great overall JRPG. Yet another example of PlayStation being the superior platform
  17. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    [Spanish]
    Nunca terminé un JRPG antes de jugar Persona 5 Royal, me parecían tediosos los combate por turnos y lo extenso de los diálogos, comencé este con algo de escepticismo, pero no tardó en atraparme y terminar dedicándole mas de 100 horas disfrutando cada minuto de este.
    Lo pausado y falto de acción del gameplay por turnos se ve compensado por un OST de maravillas, el cual a pesar
    [Spanish]
    Nunca terminé un JRPG antes de jugar Persona 5 Royal, me parecían tediosos los combate por turnos y lo extenso de los diálogos, comencé este con algo de escepticismo, pero no tardó en atraparme y terminar dedicándole mas de 100 horas disfrutando cada minuto de este.
    Lo pausado y falto de acción del gameplay por turnos se ve compensado por un OST de maravillas, el cual a pesar de escucharse una y otra vez por 100 horas, no aburre, es más, quieres seguir escuchándolo; el diseño de la Interfaz de Usuario (UI), las animaciones y las interacciones de los personajes en medio de las batallas ayudan también a agregar dinamismo, haciendo que una batalla potencialmente aburrida se transforme en un combate épico.
    Los personajes en general son muy interesantes y las historias de cada uno llamativas, la historia principal tiene momentos épicos y algunos altibajos, pero en general mantiene un ritmo bastante bueno, hace que quieras avanzar y no dejar de jugarlo.
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  18. Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Best JRPG of the last 20 years, easy. A stylistic and story heavy masterpiece. It won't respect your time, but where else do you have to be in 2020?
  19. Dec 7, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed the original Persona 5, but it ranked 3rd for me under Persona 3 and 4: Golden. I was weary for several reasons about buying Royal (the game length being around 90 hours notwithstanding), but couldn’t resist. I’m glad I didn’t.

    Royal has literally changed my mind on P5. Completely. As in, it’s now my #1 Persona game, dethroning P4: Golden (which I never thought would be
    I really enjoyed the original Persona 5, but it ranked 3rd for me under Persona 3 and 4: Golden. I was weary for several reasons about buying Royal (the game length being around 90 hours notwithstanding), but couldn’t resist. I’m glad I didn’t.

    Royal has literally changed my mind on P5. Completely. As in, it’s now my #1 Persona game, dethroning P4: Golden (which I never thought would be possible).

    The new content added throughout the original game was just enough to keep things feeling fresh and interesting, despite having played through everything before — and the content added after the end of the original game has been absolutely everything I hoped it would be! I can’t stress that enough. The new characters, the new palace, the new story and situations have all been exactly what I didn’t know I needed and have fully complemented what was otherwise a great game and turned it into, in my opinion, a near flawless experience.

    In addition, the new quality of life features were amazing as well (replenishing gun ammo, grappling hook, better ways to acquire and maintain SP, etc). I can’t recommend this enough. To previous or new players. Well worth your time if you like games that focus heavily on characters and their interactions, story, dialogue and choice, fast, strategic, and gorgeous turn-based combat that somehow doesn’t get old even after 90 hours, and tons of content. Easily a 10/10.
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  20. 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!
  21. Dec 29, 2020
    10
    a RPG that provides game-play for more than 100 hours with non-stop brainwashing music, and unique turn based battle system
  22. 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.
  23. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Yes, still my favorite game of all time, but only made better. Although textures and graphics see a minor update, the new additions and fixes from the original P5 make this feel like a unique experience for fans like me.
  24. Apr 22, 2020
    10
    One of the coolest games i've ever played. Incredibly stylish, unreal music & brilliant characters. Highly recommend it. ^_^
  25. 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%
  26. Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Original P5 was Great,this one is Incredible , I'm 80 hour in and cant get enough
  27. 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.
  28. Apr 7, 2020
    10
    It is worth the price. It's a flawless game. The few negative reviews are just phony. I've played the original and royal. It's one of the best games ever made. Period. If you like this game... you'll LOVE TRAILS OF COLD STEEL!!
  29. Jun 16, 2020
    10
    Good dialogue, characters, story and game world. It's really the best game I have played on the ps4
  30. Sep 6, 2020
    10
    As someone who came into the series, anime, and rpgs blind and in avoidance, Persona 5 is that once in a lifetime type of game that hooks you with some of the best presentation out there (from music to art style to ui to sound design),have fun while playing with rpg gameplay that never felt grindy at all like other rpgs that I could never get into,and at the end of it all you feel like itAs someone who came into the series, anime, and rpgs blind and in avoidance, Persona 5 is that once in a lifetime type of game that hooks you with some of the best presentation out there (from music to art style to ui to sound design),have fun while playing with rpg gameplay that never felt grindy at all like other rpgs that I could never get into,and at the end of it all you feel like it emotionally has taken you somewhere sincerely meaningful and gives you a new perspective on life.P5Royal somehow is able to not only be a worthy full priced expansion on the content side of things but it also adds new meaning and depth to the narative and makes this one of the best stories told in media period, a once in a lifetime game you shouldn't miss out on. Expand
  31. 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.
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  32. Jul 12, 2020
    10
    A great game with an great extension. My favorite game of 2017 now is even better then ever! Definitely GOTY
  33. 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
  34. Oct 6, 2022
    10
    I'm only through the first portion of the game and the QoL improvements are awesome. So far from what I can tell this is just a better version of an already almost masterpiece level game. Will update review when finished with the game.
    Update: its my favorite game I've ever played.
  35. Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Best JRPG ever! Strong story, perfect mechanics and stylish anime visual. That's all was in vanilla P5.but Royal edition multiply this by many times! Bigger, better, stronger! Must play, obviously
  36. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    In my expert, unbiased opinion I can say without a doubt Persona 5 Royal is one of the greatest games ever made.
  37. Apr 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is truly a masterpiece. The only game that I believe will never be topped. It hit all the right spots in my heart, after I got the platinum trophy nothing matter to me anymore. I wish there was another game that can at least comprehend to this. Thank you Atlus from the bottom of my heart for making this Expand
  38. Oct 23, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 was great this is even better. Incredible 120 hour experience, definite masterpiece.
  39. 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!
  40. Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Лучший главный злодей из тех, которых я когда-либо видел. Браво, Атлус!
  41. Jul 16, 2021
    10
    Long time i didn´t play an RPG like this, this title is at the level of the most iconical classics. The music is awesome, the story is cautivating, the combat system is deep an fun, and the most important, the game is solid as a stone, it has amused my through 180h.
  42. 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.
  43. Feb 11, 2021
    10
    Impeccable video game. I thought it couldn't get better, but every change from the original is truly an improvement.
  44. 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.
  45. Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Impresionante videojuego, y ahora traducido al español, mejor JRPG de la generacion sin ninguna duda.
  46. Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal es perfecto!!!! De lo mejor que he jugado desde que empece hace ya mas de 20 años!!!
  47. Feb 4, 2021
    10
    This game is one of the best JRPGs I've ever played. I never found time for the original Persona 5, so when I knew this game was going to be released, I decided to wait and play this version. It's hard to find flaws in this game. Perhaps one of the after summer palaces is a bit annoying (don't want to spoil anything), but still, it's an almost perfect game, a game that I recommend not onlyThis game is one of the best JRPGs I've ever played. I never found time for the original Persona 5, so when I knew this game was going to be released, I decided to wait and play this version. It's hard to find flaws in this game. Perhaps one of the after summer palaces is a bit annoying (don't want to spoil anything), but still, it's an almost perfect game, a game that I recommend not only to JRPG fans, I recommend the game to everyone! Yeah, it's long, very long. But is that bad? It would be if it became tedious at some point, but for me it doesn't...

    So yeah, story and characters are amazing, dungeons are great, and the turn-based system is also almost perfect. There are also some amazing musical themes in the game, some songs are unforgettable. It also has many difficulty settings, so you can play the one that suits you the most, whether you want to just play the story or have some challenging battles.

    As a tiny negative point, I think that the game can feel overwhelming at the beginning. The first couple of hours are very linear, but after that, you are given a lot of freedom, and you may not know what to do. You just have to get used to it... You will very quickly, at least I did.

    I don't know, this game is almost flawless, one I will never forget.
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  48. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    JRPGs overall experience can't get any better than this game.
    Each persona and SMT game has its own amazing story yes. but none of them had the same charismatic UI as this.
  49. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    A huge improvement from original P5. The new content bring more depth and thoughts into the P5's topic rather than just use some social issues to show a "good vs. bad" or "evil vs. human"
  50. 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.
  51. 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
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  52. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    After clocking in 400+ hours into this game, I can confidently say it's the best game you can play on the PS4. It's so much fun, which a riveting story and characters and fantastic game play and music.

    Just play it. It's worth it.
  53. Apr 2, 2020
    10
    An overall Improvements from Graphics, Artwork, Gameplay, Load times and more. Not to mention 30+ Hours of new content. 11/11
  54. 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.
  55. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    I was lucky enough to get this a week early and I’m already about 80 hours into it, and it’s absolutely amazing, and that the original which should’ve easily been GOTY, could be improved on, it’s been improved to be one off the all time great games. A true 10/10.
  56. Apr 7, 2020
    10
    SPOILER FREE:
    P5 Royal is MUCH funnier. They actually made Joker...well...a Joker. The amount of sarcastic jokes he can make is absolutely amazing.
    So far, this is definitely the better version, definitely for casual players. I haven't come close to finishing this game yet, but so far, it is an easier challenge. But besides the fact that it is easier, it also requires a lot less work to
    SPOILER FREE:
    P5 Royal is MUCH funnier. They actually made Joker...well...a Joker. The amount of sarcastic jokes he can make is absolutely amazing.
    So far, this is definitely the better version, definitely for casual players. I haven't come close to finishing this game yet, but so far, it is an easier challenge.
    But besides the fact that it is easier, it also requires a lot less work to actually complete the game, to my experience. That's because Mona doesn't demand us to sleep too often anymore and Confidants rank much faster, again, to my experience. Currently I'm at Second Palace and Ryuji is already at Rank 7 (out of 10). This makes the game a lot more fun in my opinion, because it gives a larger sense of progress and you can enjoy much more gameplay in the first playthrough compared to Persona 5 Vanilla.
    Really, to anyone who still was on the fence of buying this game. Royal is the way to go for you. And to anyone who wants to play this game again, the gameplay improvements are very welcome additions which make a replay much more fluid.
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  57. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Le meilleur jrpg de la decenie dans sa version finale. Un style unique, une bo à tombée. Des thématiques difficiles comme le suicide, l exploitation infantile ou la dépression évoqués avec une grande justesse. Des personnes bien travaillés au travers d une aventure de presque 140h. Un must have
  58. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing game with incredible music and exciting story. Would highly suggest anyone that enjoys RPGs to get it.
  59. Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Unos de los mejores juegos de los que he jugado en mi vida. Y por fin en español ;)
  60. Sep 14, 2020
    10
    What do you get when you take a masterpiece and push it to its full potential? Arguably the best JRPG ever made. There’s definitely enough “new stuff” to warrant double dipping
  61. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    It is amazing. One of the best games i played in my life and the best game on the PS4 by far.
  62. Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Este juego es, probablemente, uno de los mejores títulos que he jugado en toda mi vida como aficionado a los videojuegos.
    Redondo, se mire por donde se mire, desde jugabilidad hasta banda sonora, pasando por desarrollo de personajes e historia. Simplemente sobresaliente
  63. Apr 14, 2020
    10
    The definitive version of a game that I already loved so much. It adds a LOT of quality of life improvements and a deep, personal, well written true ending true to Persona. Thank you Atlus.
  64. Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is by far one of the best JRPG out there. Everything about Royal is just amazing, they added in new playable characters, new confidants, new places to visit on your free time and new personas as well. I love the original Persona 5 as it was one of the most charming JRPG I ever played and Atlus nailed it with Persona 5 Royal. The game give you a much better experience, theyPersona 5 Royal is by far one of the best JRPG out there. Everything about Royal is just amazing, they added in new playable characters, new confidants, new places to visit on your free time and new personas as well. I love the original Persona 5 as it was one of the most charming JRPG I ever played and Atlus nailed it with Persona 5 Royal. The game give you a much better experience, they listened to the fans feedback by increasing more free time during the night, updated the gun weaponry mechanics which feels more fun to use now and the addition of the tag moves is definitely a welcome.

    For those of you who's a big fan of JRPG you should give Persona 5 Royal a try. The game is downright charming with it's stylistic art style, amazing soundtrack to unique gameplay and challenging boss fights. But one of the thing I wanted to highlight about the game is how great the story is. All I could said is that this is a game that you would not want to miss if you're a huge JRPG fan or a fan to the persona franchise.
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  65. 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!
  66. 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
  67. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    The best JRPG gets eveb better in the amazing transformation of the original release.
  68. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    30 Hours into the game and I am already satisfied with the amount of extra content they have included In the game, the combat has had a big overhaul to its fluidity with such things like upgraded baton pass and guns replenishing every fight and showtime attacks. The real juice of the new content will come at the end but this was definitely worth the purchase even if you played the30 Hours into the game and I am already satisfied with the amount of extra content they have included In the game, the combat has had a big overhaul to its fluidity with such things like upgraded baton pass and guns replenishing every fight and showtime attacks. The real juice of the new content will come at the end but this was definitely worth the purchase even if you played the original, Easy game of the year contender Expand
  69. Apr 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Already, played original through digital. But wanted the improved version Physical steel edition. Loved the graphic improvements and added stories. Only thing I dislike is that you need to get certain confidants levelled to unlock dlc story etc. Fantastic game, Expand
  70. Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Persona 5 was awesome, persona 5 royal is double as that. Honestly it took me a while to buy it since I didn’t plan on spending another 100 hrs in the same game with a little of extra content... but in the end the small additions through the whole game AND the new palace, the new music and the final battles, make it 100% worth it ( spent 120hrs+ in this one since I went for all the trophies
  71. Apr 19, 2020
    10
    It was such a blast to play persona 5 royal especially after i finished the original 5 2 years ago and gave it also a 10 but this game is just everything the original had plus a lot more new personas new animations a new character and so much more i wont do a normal review like i always do just because of the fact that i don't have anything bad to say about the game this is a legendaryIt was such a blast to play persona 5 royal especially after i finished the original 5 2 years ago and gave it also a 10 but this game is just everything the original had plus a lot more new personas new animations a new character and so much more i wont do a normal review like i always do just because of the fact that i don't have anything bad to say about the game this is a legendary JRPG with great story awesome characters and everything about this game is just wow i really recommend this game to everyone this is a must have for every ps4 owner which leads to my final score that is of course a legendary 10 out of 10 and if i could give this game an 11 i really would just because of the amount of fun i had Expand
  72. Apr 10, 2020
    10
    P5R is the best JRPG on PS4. P5 was great, but P5R is even better. They improved certain parts of the gameplay, they expanded the original story and they added a lot of interesting things. The graphic, music and sound are great. Overall, the game is awesome.
  73. 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.
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  74. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Original P5 was already at least 9/10, but this edition leaves half of the game as perfect as it was and the second half makes even better.
  75. 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. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Easiest 10 out of 10 I've ever given.

    Take the best game of all time, shake it up a bit, add on a TONNE of extra content and some quality of life features. Anyone who doesn't play this immediately is seriously missing out. Absolute gaming perfection.
  77. Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Many reviews both official and end users rate this game based on their previous experience with P5. That is not a fair practice.
    It may be almost the same game and the veteran might have to replay the entire game to access the new features (the could have been a DLC), but this game is still a complete standalone package. At no point was this game designed to be sold to people who already
    Many reviews both official and end users rate this game based on their previous experience with P5. That is not a fair practice.
    It may be almost the same game and the veteran might have to replay the entire game to access the new features (the could have been a DLC), but this game is still a complete standalone package. At no point was this game designed to be sold to people who already played P5, it is our choice to do so and there is no room to complain if you did.
    A fair and unbiased review can only mean this is a 10/10 game for most people, for its style, its story and its characters.
    This is not a game for you if you don't like
    - a huge ton of dialogues, I'd say about 30 hours worth
    - extremely slow pacing at the beginning, serving to introduce the player into its settings
    - dating multiple girls at once and then having to pay for it
    Despite being a 10/10 game for me there are things that bother me personally
    - At its core the battle system does not scale well and lacks the depth necessary for endgame. This causes the player to be vastly overpowered towards the end of the game
    - Ranking up confidants doesn't allow you to be..you. The answers always need to be positive to increase those notes, certain times where I couldn't resist giving that fun answer results in 0 points added

    Now to people who platinum-ed P5 and are hesitating:
    Yes, in my opinion if you beat P5 on NG+ then this might be quite the commitment to replay the same game again just to access 20 hours. The new content is extremely well written and houses a beautiful palace, yet I will be bold to claim it's not worth it if you were burning out on the second playthrough. I personally did not look forward to having to go through the space ship again or even the pyramid, it just all feels so recent despite being 3 years ago, because P5 simply left that much of an unforgettable impression to me.
    Summary:
    10/10 if reviewed just for its game, a must play for all new comers
    5/10 if you are burnt out from P5, might just youtube it.
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  78. Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Master piece, especially for ones who haven't played the original P5 like me. Master piece. Period. Full stop.
  79. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    It's like the royal name, everything's better, everything is more perfect, everything is more beautiful, It's not an exaggeration to say that this game is the best title among the series.
  80. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This might be the best J-RPG, period. This game is long but interesting, characters are well developed, and you can do a lot of things in a really big and rich Tokyo. The combat system is really good. I spent more than 100 hours on the game, and never felt bored.
  81. Apr 6, 2020
    10
    The Phantom Thieves are back in action with Persona 5 Royal, which has taken my heart by expanding on what made Persona 5 great. The small changes throughout the game along with refined gameplay mechanics and new characters make the game feel fresh. Whether you’re a newcomer to the series or coming back from the original Persona 5, you will be in for a great experience.
  82. Jun 21, 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. The combat is smooth and insanely satisfying, the music is catchy and full of personality
  83. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    #DashReviews

    Release Date: 3/31/2020 Completed Game: 4/10/2020 Played Game Time: 130 Hours Spoiler-Free Review Intro Persona 5 Royal is a remake of the popular JRPG from 2017. Built from the ground up to work on PS4 unlike the original that was built with the PS3 in mind, P5R grabs the core concepts to try to build up to something greater than the original. While some might see
    #DashReviews

    Release Date: 3/31/2020
    Completed Game: 4/10/2020
    Played Game Time: 130 Hours
    Spoiler-Free Review

    Intro

    Persona 5 Royal is a remake of the popular JRPG from 2017. Built from the ground up to work on PS4 unlike the original that was built with the PS3 in mind, P5R grabs the core concepts to try to build up to something greater than the original. While some might see this as a cash grab, is Royal able to stand on its two feet as a worthy addition in the franchise?

    Story/World Building - 3/3

    The story stays largely the same until the last 20 hours or so with minor script fixes and story elements, which are put in to help the new segment flow better with the rest of the story. Nothing feels unnatural with the new changes. Everything is done for the betterment of the game and I would have not noticed anything was off if this was my first time experiencing the story. It can get a bit boring and long-winded if you played through the story before but this depends on how much you care about fixes and the new story being presented. It turns a great story into a better one that is worth your time even if you have played the original.

    Gameplay – 4/4

    The new gameplay addition is where Royal really shines. The overhauled baton pass system makes fights quick and snappy. Exploring palaces is more fun due to the addition of Will Seeds - collectibles scattered throughout that give out great items and abilities to use if you find all of them. Mementos is even overhauled with the addition of collectibles that help give additional boosts in XP, items, and money, making Mementos exploration more fun than it has ever been. New side activities like playing darts to level up baton pass stats, going to the jazz club to get additional abilities, and going to the temple to meditate to gain more SP are all welcome additions. A game that gives you so much to do, you won’t see it all within one playthrough. You are also given more time to do these activities with the addition of not having Morgana tell you to go to sleep and the addition of 2 more months of game time added to the overall package. You can take breaks from the main game with the immensely fun addition of the thieves den, which allows you to hang out with your follow Phantom Thieves, playing card games, look at concept art, mess around with player models and customize your own palace. More stuff is unlocked through achievements made within the main game, adding more time and replay value to the game. The gameplay outshines the amazingly fun and additive first outing, making for a game that goes above and beyond in areas that I thought could not get better.

    Technical/Performance – 3/3

    Graphics fidelity upgrades are present within the game but some might not notice just casually playing through it. It looks as clean as the original with a few tweaks here and there to spruce it up. The real amazing technical achievement of Royal is its soundtrack. I love the music in the original but the new tracks outshines those as well. P5R is a highly polished technical marvel, especially when compared to other RPGs on the market.

    Verdict

    Persona 5 Royal is arguably the game Persona 5 should have been in the first place. I can understand that the PS3 did limit what they could do with the title but this is still a $60 re-release of a game that already on PS4. If you’re a huge fan of Persona or never played Persona 5, I can’t recommend this game enough. It’s almost flawless in every aspect and it’s a crowning achievement for what RPG can be. For everyone that does not fall within those two categories, I recommend waiting for a heavy price cut. I still would recommend this game to anyone who played the original but not for a full 60 dollars. I honestly gave the original Persona 5 a 10/10 and if I could give Royal a higher rating I would.

    10/10 “Masterpiece”
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  84. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    awesome game. i had a very good time. Combat difficulty is quite enjoyable. Art style and story are my favorite part. masterpiece.
  85. 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.
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  86. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    After beating original Persona 5 three times and getting the platinum trophy, I was curious to play an updated version of Persona 5 and after playing Persona 5 Royal I think that is safe to say that Persona 5 Royal is better than the original in my opinion, because it feels like your playing an entirely different game with two new characters, a new palace, updated gameplay, and new music.After beating original Persona 5 three times and getting the platinum trophy, I was curious to play an updated version of Persona 5 and after playing Persona 5 Royal I think that is safe to say that Persona 5 Royal is better than the original in my opinion, because it feels like your playing an entirely different game with two new characters, a new palace, updated gameplay, and new music. Persona 5 Royal is a masterpiece Expand
  87. Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Just Imagine you're out there. Raising your voice against liars. Persona 5 Royal is my favorite game of all time. I loved Persona 5, but Royal captured my heart. For me, there was no experience ever like this for me and it took my heart, figuratively of course.
  88. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Original Persona 5 was already a fantastic game, but Persona 5 Royal made a step even further by adding tons of new activities. New characters, fantastic soundtrack, bosses, personas etc. make game even better. More achievements were added and confidant system was improved. More DLC personas were added to the store, and they are fantastic in terms of gameplay.
  89. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    soy amante de los jrpgs, y el persona 5 royal sin duda es de lo mejor de este genero en años,con la decadencia de las demas franquicias esta la llevo de nuevo al mapa ,recomendable a todos los amantes y a los que quieren entrar a un nuevo genero, si no te gusta leer pues amigo ni modo ,este no es tu juego con todo respeto
  90. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esta fue mi primera experiencia con la saga Persona; y la verdad mejor impresión no me he podido llevar. Batallas desafiantes, narrativa bien construida, personajes complejos, un sistema de progreso "social" novedoso, y un "simulador de vida real" que es el verdadero núcleo del juego. Atlus se lució con este juego, y me tiene ya re-jugandólo por segunda vez (ya llevo más de 200 horas). LoEsta fue mi primera experiencia con la saga Persona; y la verdad mejor impresión no me he podido llevar. Batallas desafiantes, narrativa bien construida, personajes complejos, un sistema de progreso "social" novedoso, y un "simulador de vida real" que es el verdadero núcleo del juego. Atlus se lució con este juego, y me tiene ya re-jugandólo por segunda vez (ya llevo más de 200 horas). Lo mejor: traducido al español, esto es todo lo que tengo que decir... Expand
  91. Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the greatest games ever made. It doesn't really have any flaw, everything is not just excellent but stylish and unique. Joker automatically becomes an all time best videogame character. Royal just expands the greatness. If you haven't played it, I don't know what you're waiting for.
  92. Apr 9, 2020
    10
    One of the best game of this generation is back with new quality of life improvement and new story content. If you like RPG or games in general, there is reason for you to skip on this once in a generation masterpiece!
  93. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego jrpg de la generacion. Simplemente una obra de arte, poco mas se puede añadir.
    El goty del año junto a final fantasy vii remake por ahora..
  94. Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal takes everything the original game did and improves on it, while providing fresh and new content for returning players. 2 New confidants, new palace, new characters and hangouts make this such an enjoyable experience, and while I'm about 40 hours in writing this, there's an additional 20-30 hours of new content waiting to be explored at the end. To anyone who hasn't givenPersona 5 Royal takes everything the original game did and improves on it, while providing fresh and new content for returning players. 2 New confidants, new palace, new characters and hangouts make this such an enjoyable experience, and while I'm about 40 hours in writing this, there's an additional 20-30 hours of new content waiting to be explored at the end. To anyone who hasn't given this game a chance, this is the definitive version to truly enjoy one of the greatest JRPGs every created. Expand
  95. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The True Persona 5 experience. But if you played the normal version, this is not worth ur money.
  96. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    this game is the pinnacle of this gen rpg games.

    Dont want to write a long review so im just putting here why you should play this game: > Awesome art. > Awesome characters design. > Probably the best BSO in years. > Fun combat, turn-based but in the best way possible for "today standars" > 100h+ of gameplay. > Persona system is awesome. > Great story that get you hooked in all
    this game is the pinnacle of this gen rpg games.

    Dont want to write a long review so im just putting here why you should play this game:

    > Awesome art.
    > Awesome characters design.
    > Probably the best BSO in years.
    > Fun combat, turn-based but in the best way possible for "today standars"
    > 100h+ of gameplay.
    > Persona system is awesome.
    > Great story that get you hooked in all time.

    (The only bad thing is that you will read a lot, because the amount of dialogue is insane... but its totally worth anyway)

    TL;DR: Masterpiece.
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  97. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    One of the best JRPGs I've ever played. P5 was very good, but P5R surpasses it. Must play!!
  98. Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Truly an incredible game. Improves on the amazing original game by a lot. Quality of life improvements all around. The new palace is the best in persona 5 aswell. It also changed the base game enough to warrent a full replay of the game, despite me playing it only a couple of months before royal came out.
  99. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    An expansion to polish an already amazing game, I loved persona 5 and that game already was a masterpiece with 100+ of activities, from living out a normal japanese life to battling shadow creatures kept me busy for hours, however, people may not have the need to buy this version.
    If you were a diehard fan of the original or someone who has never tried persona before you should definitely
    An expansion to polish an already amazing game, I loved persona 5 and that game already was a masterpiece with 100+ of activities, from living out a normal japanese life to battling shadow creatures kept me busy for hours, however, people may not have the need to buy this version.
    If you were a diehard fan of the original or someone who has never tried persona before you should definitely get it but if you have played persona 5 before then you may not want to get it as it adds a couple of things on top of the story, an extra dungeon and new characters, so if you don't want to spend 60 bucks and a 100+ hours on a game you already played then this may not be for you.
    Personally, being a huge fan of the persona series i thought the updates were interesting and i gave it a try and enjoyed it.
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  100. Aug 21, 2020
    10
    This was a great game! The third semester was easily my favorite part of the whole game so yeah I recommend this game to everyone who was some hours to spend!
Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 71 Critic Reviews

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