Persona 5 Royal

 PlayStation 4
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3676 Ratings

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  1. Phuz
    Feb 11, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My original 2 score was way too harsh, so here to amend that. A middle score is unusual for me, I either normally love it, or it wasted my time.

    It is not that it is bad, it just isn't very good either.

    The worst bit by far is the crappy American voice overs and the dialogue. It is just so bad. I find it very cringey a hell of a lot of the time.

    The art style just isn't that good. It quite simply looks ugly.

    The music is 70's porn music. The story is slow. The enemy design is poor.

    It feels clunky in everything it does.

    The combat is mildly entertaining but not great. So if I dislike so many things then why a 5 score? It has had a lot of love and care put in to it. Someone, or some team have worked hard. It's just that the team is probably a team of boring people. It isn't dark, it isn't happy, it is just very plain.

    It is a real trawl, everything feels so dragged out. I am often playing for 15 minutes, getting bored and trying to get to a suitable save place asap.

    It certainly never has me staying up until 3 in the morning unable to put it down.

    I don't hate it but just as BotW is the most over rated game on Switch, this is a very overated PS4 game.

    It just isn't much fun.    … Expand
  2. Connorcox1997
    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
  3. GutsAndBlood
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Great game amazing history and full of story.
    The best Rpg I was played try
  4. Huitzilopochtli
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Persona 5 Royal is a special kind of game: it's a game where you can tell its a quality product just on the main menu. It screams cool, original, and exciting. From the music, to the gameplay, to the graphics, to the beautiful cutscenes and interesting characters, it's a treat to sit down and play this game.

    I would rate this a 10 except for the fact that the free DLC allows you to get    Persona 5 Royal is a special kind of game: it's a game where you can tell its a quality product just on the main menu. It screams cool, original, and exciting. From the music, to the gameplay, to the graphics, to the beautiful cutscenes and interesting characters, it's a treat to sit down and play this game.

    I would rate this a 10 except for the fact that the free DLC allows you to get some OP personas early game, which might ruin the experience by making some bits too easy. Just put them away and problem solved.

    Do not wait. If you are a JRPG or Persona fan, buy and play this immediately. If you own a PS4 or PS5, buy and play this immediately. If you don't have a PS4 or PS5, get a console and play this game. Persona 5 Royal is a true gem and a gift to the gaming community.    … Expand
  5. AkkA_
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    persona 5 but with better characters, better palace, better graphic, better gameplay and a masterpiece of a third semester. deserves 10/10
  6. jorge1102
    Feb 24, 2022
    6
    Not fun, but not worth this price

    Playing more than 50 hours, still don't feel fun
  7. Zanorok
    Feb 22, 2022
    3
    10/10 game, shame I'm unable to play this game. Please Atlus, just port the game already,.
  8. Blackmolly98
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    this is my one and only persona games that i played. really like how beautiful their music background and the gameplay is very addictive. plus the story is masterpiece
  9. bullshark
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    probably the most creative turn based (non-tactical) JRPG I've ever played. Fantastic & imaginative story, innovative gameplay, and songs you'll be singing in the shower for months, maybe years.
  10. Hoeseph
    Feb 19, 2022
    1
    For years I have struggled with a crippling disability. For years I have not been able to sleep at night. No matter what medication I have taken, it could not allow me a good night sleep. Any doctor visits I have taken resulted in another night of disappointment. No matter what I have tried, I had experienced crippling insomnia. Then one one fateful day, I discovered Persona 5 Royal. WhatFor years I have struggled with a crippling disability. For years I have not been able to sleep at night. No matter what medication I have taken, it could not allow me a good night sleep. Any doctor visits I have taken resulted in another night of disappointment. No matter what I have tried, I had experienced crippling insomnia. Then one one fateful day, I discovered Persona 5 Royal. What I expected to be a new JRPG turned out to be just what I needed. Any time I have trouble sleeping, I play this wonderful game for an hour or two so I can fall asleep. Without fail, the dialogue will give me a good night's rest. I am truly thankful to Atlus, Sega, and Naoya Maeda for curing me of my insomnia. I am truly thankful for this game.… Expand
  11. VegitoNotGogeta
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game, really sets the themes of forgiveness, compassion, and the potential of us as humans to grow from pain. Really fun JRPG, testing your ability to work on your builds and strategize to use them in battles; you also get an incredibly soundtrack to accompany those adrenaline-inducing encounters. The RPG element combined with the story and the setting had me hooked for a solid +100 hrs.
  12. Oxomo
    Feb 7, 2022
    6
    This is probably the most overrated game I've ever played in my whole life.
    As a jrpg is functional, of course, but if you are going to see the poorly graphics (coming from PS3) that the games brings from this edition, it's hard to see how this game is reached the values of other games like TloU2, for example.
    Personally, I've found the gameplay pretty but basic (style over substance),    This is probably the most overrated game I've ever played in my whole life.
    As a jrpg is functional, of course, but if you are going to see the poorly graphics (coming from PS3) that the games brings from this edition, it's hard to see how this game is reached the values of other games like TloU2, for example.

    Personally, I've found the gameplay pretty but basic (style over substance), and the dialogues generally too much redundant and repetitive.    … Expand
  13. MoniWhite
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    I don't really like the extra content but I can't complain, I'd rather have more stuff for a game that's already a perfect 10
  14. JasonTran
    Feb 7, 2022
    8
    In terms of characters, and the story, persona 5 royal is much weaker than it's predecssor.But in terms of gameplay, and art style it's a **** masterpiece.The fighting mechanic of the game is fun and engaing, the only downside that i can think of is that it is too easy.In previous installments, you need to spend hours on end to grind your level in dungeons,but in p5r you basically have toIn terms of characters, and the story, persona 5 royal is much weaker than it's predecssor.But in terms of gameplay, and art style it's a **** masterpiece.The fighting mechanic of the game is fun and engaing, the only downside that i can think of is that it is too easy.In previous installments, you need to spend hours on end to grind your level in dungeons,but in p5r you basically have to do nothing.I maxed my levels in just under 6 hours just by using mona's car form running down shadows in the metaverse.Other than that,i think it's a solid game that everyone must play once in their life… Expand
  15. m7thena
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    Most reviewers rate this game at a solid 10-a true masterpiece. However, I would go beyond that and call this game genre-defining. Arguably the greatest JRPG ever made, the level of meticulous detail and painstaking effort put into this game makes it nothing less than a labor of love built upon an existing 25-year foundation of a masterclass in storytelling. The criticisms of the gameMost reviewers rate this game at a solid 10-a true masterpiece. However, I would go beyond that and call this game genre-defining. Arguably the greatest JRPG ever made, the level of meticulous detail and painstaking effort put into this game makes it nothing less than a labor of love built upon an existing 25-year foundation of a masterclass in storytelling. The criticisms of the game including its somewhat lackluster squad in comparison to previous entries and often long-winded plot sequences are valid but pale in comparison to the conscientious amount of work put into the game. Atlus manages to perfectly encapsulate the nuances of daily life and the realism of its plot sequences into a perfect blend of daily life as well as doubling as a Phantom Thief. The game presents one of the most interesting antagonists in the series whilst simultaneously retaining the fantasy aspect through the presentation of bosses that fit within the series lore. Atlus's aim to take their series to cosmic dimensions lands perfectly at the heart of the series and makes it difficult for any contemporary game to compare. If a modern JRPG even manages to reach 50% of what Persona 5 Royal has achieved, it would be a major success in my eyes. I truly do feel that the game is ahead of its time and it will only be properly appreciated in the coming years.… Expand
  16. Chavs
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    the game is simply perfect you could call it perfecting the perfect.

    It has nice graphics, an engaging story, good gameplay and a memorbale combat system. the characters genuinely interest you and you care about them, the game in parts takes you by the hand but really anything you do feels like an achievement the musical section is simply captivating and beautiful, several songs    the game is simply perfect you could call it perfecting the perfect.

    It has nice graphics, an engaging story, good gameplay and a memorbale combat system.

    the characters genuinely interest you and you care about them, the game in parts takes you by the hand but really anything you do feels like an achievement

    the musical section is simply captivating and beautiful, several songs are guaranteed to be put on your spotify

    Although the game is very long since I had to play 170 hours of play, those 170 hours are too entertaining and you do not feel that it has been wasted time, you are left wanting more since the game manages to make you be inside the game

    It doesn't matter if you don't know anything about a person or you've never played their games, the game will still make you enjoy it.

    This version is totally definitive since apart from more content it implements more things and the new character is quite endearing, and thank heavens it added the Spanish language which is the language that I speak so it was quite pleasing on the part of the developers already that this was something that was criticized in Latin America and Spain.

    In conclusion: what are you waiting for to buy it?    … Expand
  17. MechZahnSlayer
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    Greatest Game of Generation, what an astonishing accomplishment. I can only imagine what the next main line entry will hold
  18. OldMcBrother
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    I have a lot of thoughts about the game, but to keep it short, this is my favorite game of all time.
  19. ZELL_36
    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
  20. jonp312
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    One of the best JRPGs of all time. An absolute masterpiece. The story and gameplay are amazing. The game for me took 120 hours and was worth every moment.
  21. Mexicancritic22
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    This game is a definite jrpg masterpiece to its music and the combat and the story
  22. Hurricane21
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    If Persona 5 was an 8, then Royal is a 10. Atlus showed the way by listening to their fanbase, keeping the great features, changing the clunky, and served us the greatest Persona game ever made. The story is amazing, the character development is on point, and frankly, by the end you will feel that you passed the time with friends having a unique adventure. And all that, in over 100+ hours.If Persona 5 was an 8, then Royal is a 10. Atlus showed the way by listening to their fanbase, keeping the great features, changing the clunky, and served us the greatest Persona game ever made. The story is amazing, the character development is on point, and frankly, by the end you will feel that you passed the time with friends having a unique adventure. And all that, in over 100+ hours. Thanks Atlus!… Expand
  23. Butzman03
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    I would give anything to be able to experience this game for the first time again
  24. Baristashin
    Dec 29, 2021
    7
    Spoiler Alert!!!

    This can be one of the best JRPG you can ever play. If you didn't play Persona 5 Original before. Everything about P5 Royal is with updated system and gameplay. Some bad and some has been changed due to new stories been added. To first timers, this isn't much of an issue. Gameplay changed much easier and faster for those new comers. I don't see much of problem    Spoiler Alert!!!

    This can be one of the best JRPG you can ever play. If you didn't play Persona 5 Original before.

    Everything about P5 Royal is with updated system and gameplay. Some bad and some has been changed due to new stories been added.

    To first timers, this isn't much of an issue. Gameplay changed much easier and faster for those new comers. I don't see much of problem with that.

    However, real issue I encountered was frustration playing the Royal.

    I think those who already finished the original P5 wanted to see how the additional character fits in with already perfect P5 characters. There was really high expectation of new girl who's dancer name Kasumi(Sumire ;)p)). Well? It really pissed me off and made me angry at Atlus for the first time.
    This really showed how not to just add somebody just to sell more copies of your game.

    Kasumi is attractive and pretty girl and had very high expectation, but Atlus just didn't seem to know when to utilize her character in this game.

    They let you play her very little in the end and decided not let you play her at all until the end.

    Yes, of course P5 we already experience who's the final and the real boss is and what memento is for. P5 Royal plays out the same and by the time they let you play Kasumi, you will be just tired to play this long game. your line up for the boss is already perfect and there will be no room for low leveled Kasumi and Akechi fits in. All the items and equipments are already planned out and your mind is already done with this game by the time Atlus let you play her.

    Me? I just put her in my bench and never looked back. I skipped through boring dialogues and was hoping to reach March to end the game.

    I gave 10/10 on Original P5 and loved the characters and even bought Strikers.

    I'm hoping I won't fall for P6 updated version after release of original.

    Atlus just doesn't respect those who already purchased first game.    … Expand
  25. Xkkhaled
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    Persona is a masterpiece - it have good characters and a good ( for a turn based rpg it’s perfect) combat system and a really good story line
  26. Cingleon
    Dec 27, 2021
    10
    My first J-rpg that I finished. That's because it's the best game on sony playstation 3 and 4 and maybe playstaion 5. one of my best games ever. Why? Because characters , game and visual disign are example for others. Ruijy, Ann, morgana, tutaba, and new girl kasumi are already legends. that's game can't be forgoten.(kasumi my favorite girl but I respect other player chooses). This game isMy first J-rpg that I finished. That's because it's the best game on sony playstation 3 and 4 and maybe playstaion 5. one of my best games ever. Why? Because characters , game and visual disign are example for others. Ruijy, Ann, morgana, tutaba, and new girl kasumi are already legends. that's game can't be forgoten.(kasumi my favorite girl but I respect other player chooses). This game is deeper that u think. U don't J-rpgs and probably all game industry if u don't play it. hope that soon this perfect game'll come to pc and more people will play this best sony exlusive. enjoy… Expand
  27. Napalm_vk
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    Not only Best PS4 Game ever, BEST GAME EVER CREATED.

    160h and I'm still playing it... Amazing.
  28. JJWMK2
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    This is one of the masterpiece JRPG they ever made, just hope they continue to series to impressive everyone
  29. juan_luis93
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    Directamente, obra maestra de los JRPG. Sistema de combate y de los personas divertido, historia que mezcla temas serios con otros de cachondeo, la parte que se convierte en una visual novel, musica fuera de la escala.
    Tiene cosas negativas, tal vez una duracion demasiado exagerada, dialogos repetitivos, la dificultad en mi opinion, mal calibrada. Pero el resto de cosas lo convierten en    Directamente, obra maestra de los JRPG. Sistema de combate y de los personas divertido, historia que mezcla temas serios con otros de cachondeo, la parte que se convierte en una visual novel, musica fuera de la escala.
    Tiene cosas negativas, tal vez una duracion demasiado exagerada, dialogos repetitivos, la dificultad en mi opinion, mal calibrada. Pero el resto de cosas lo convierten en para mi en ahora mismo mi JRPG favorito por tanto, en mi opinion 10 de 10    … Expand
  30. ArmanKarman
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Good old Persona 5 that was enhanced in every way possible.
    Advantages: Great new story arc, Great new characters, Great new game mechanics, Great new music, Great new ending,
    Disadvantages: Okumura arc still sucks as well as his palace, This should be sold as a DLC for the Persona 5 especially for those who already got the original game, because of the new game and combat mechanics this    Good old Persona 5 that was enhanced in every way possible.
    Advantages: Great new story arc, Great new characters, Great new game mechanics, Great new music, Great new ending,
    Disadvantages: Okumura arc still sucks as well as his palace, This should be sold as a DLC for the Persona 5 especially for those who already got the original game, because of the new game and combat mechanics this is the easiest megami tensei game which is why game lacks challenge even on merciless difficulty.    … Expand
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Metascore
95

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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