Persona 5 Royal

 PlayStation 4
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3676 Ratings

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  1. Jollyraffy
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll try my best to avoid SPOILERS, but you may eventually understand something about the ending, so I higly recommend you to read this after completing the game.

    Persona 5 "Vanilla", or Persona 5, was already a masterpiece with some problems here and there, but overall one of the most funny and thrilling experience I had playing with Playstation 4.
    Persona 5 Royal comes in with various improvements:
    -Ammos recharging after a battle, easier social stat levelling, you can buy more gifts for confidants, phone call during the day and even more.
    -New true-ending, with a new Palace and a new Memento Area.
    -New OSTs.
    Graphics in combat are even more awesome than the original P5 (and I couldn't even imagine something like this), Kasumi and Akechi confidant are just great, especially the girl with her tragic background. I do love Akechi's personality too.
    And I don't even know how to start a topic about the true ending.
    "I Believe" is JUST F*KING AWESOME, the finale was thrilling and I was literally speecheless after the final battle. What a finale.
    You-know-who has such a cool background, he was so different compared to the others. And his palace is amazing, with its magical atmosphere and thanks to "Gentle Madman" playing in background.
    I am really happy and thankful to Atlus for making this game.
    Now it's time for NG+, I already know that there are 2-3 cool things to do here :)    … Expand
  2. Lachgumm
    May 3, 2020
    10
    It is exactly what i wanted ...a turn based rpg with a lot of charm and an insane story....i bought the game twice with the previous ine and im gonna play Persona 4 golden on Vita aswell...
    The Japan aspect in this game is existent but not to much....totally appropiate !
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. death12123
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    The gameplay is overall better than original 5 but just like it with additional content, it has so much filler dialogue that's just so boring you end up skipping through most of it.

    The good is the freedom is way more in this compared to 5. The story is pretty much identical to 5 but with enhancements and a couple of other extra things. Which means more boring school life and social    The gameplay is overall better than original 5 but just like it with additional content, it has so much filler dialogue that's just so boring you end up skipping through most of it.

    The good is the freedom is way more in this compared to 5. The story is pretty much identical to 5 but with enhancements and a couple of other extra things. Which means more boring school life and social links too. It NEEDS way more dungeon and gameplay rather than filler dialogue.

    If you didn't play original 5, pick it up. If you already did play 5, wait for a sale unless you actually liked 5. This feels more or less like a casual friendly game in especially when in comparison to other SMT titles. Persona 5 Royal is a step up from the original but not much else.

    The best part though about this all was the Strange Journey DLC. Now that was epic. Not to mention Raidou Kuzunoha Outfits, Persona 3 Outfits, Persona 2 Outfits, SMT: IF, SMT:4 and Catherine Outfits are free this time. So you can hear some of the best battle themes now for free. If it wasn't for those I'd lower my score by 1. Some soundtracks are a hit but others are a miss.

    Score: 7.5    … Expand
  8. AsrielDreemur
    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.    … Expand
  9. Warzyan
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Royal is a huge improvement from the original, it’s got a new soundtrack, the presentation is an improvement from vanilla, which was also top notch by the way, and the gameplay was also improved. They added more things to do in your days off, new characters to hangout with, and the palaces were made bigger and more fun. Overall the game feels new yet the same and I would say that this isRoyal is a huge improvement from the original, it’s got a new soundtrack, the presentation is an improvement from vanilla, which was also top notch by the way, and the gameplay was also improved. They added more things to do in your days off, new characters to hangout with, and the palaces were made bigger and more fun. Overall the game feels new yet the same and I would say that this is the definitive way to play Persona 5, coming from someone who has played the vanilla version.… Expand
  10. neighel1
    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.
  11. hamedbanaderi
    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.
  12. AnasMD128
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Most beautiful, amazing turn based game, amazing story game ever made. This expansion is just amazing.
  13. Toriksta77
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Don't need to add anything else about a 20/10 game.
    Oh yeah. This time it's 200/10
    One of the greatest games of all time.
    That new semester and the new story bro...
  14. lettucesandwich
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is Persona 5 but better.



    That's it.



    That's literally it.
  15. Pasta_Man
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Royal is one of the best games I've ever played, and is Easily one of the best JRPGs if not the best one.
  16. Gohax
    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
  17. HotCheeto
    May 2, 2020
    7
    This game could of easily been DLC to the original, not worth $60. Also, they have made it easier.
  18. 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
  19. Nicolash
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Awesome gameplay, soundtrack + a fun and entertaining story. I just loved it
  20. MazinroboX2
    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.    … Expand
  21. Paddes
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    One of the best JRPGs I've ever played. P5 was very good, but P5R surpasses it. Must play!!
  22. RoxsasII
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Perfect game from all points of view, the best rpg I've ever played. Magnificent story, beautiful characters, 100% addictive. I absolutely recommend it to all gamers ... don't miss it.
  23. Wweald
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Took one of the greatest games ever and made it even better. The new characters are amazing, the new gameplay features are amazing. Yes it is mostly the same game as Persona 5, but it's worth every penny imo.
  24. endeRyuk
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Uno dei migliori giochi mai creati, la trama è stupenda e complessa e terrà impegnato il giocatore per moltissime ore senza mai cadere nella banalità o nella noia, ogni ora di gioco è unica e irripetibile.
  25. Hugomalk
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece. My favorite game. This game is easier than the original and easier to get all the achievements, I just think they should let us play with the new characters sooner at least on the new game +.… Expand
  26. Batman431
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    The best RPG Game ever. If you LOVE the video games, you hace to play this.
  27. NicNac0
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 was a Masterpiece and this is in my Opinion even better because there is Fun new Content and like i said Persona 5 was a Masterpiece because of its Fun mix of Dungeonscroller and Life Sim
  28. Den90
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    il miglior jrpg per ps4 senza alcun dubbio, design molto particolare , storia intensa e intrigante anche nelle cose di nicchia, sembra davvero di vivere la vita del protagonista in tutto e per tutto, i compagni sono caratterizzati molto bene e le loro storie ben approfondite , jrpg fantastico sotto ogni aspetto.
  29. SantiPar
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    PERSONA 5 ROYAL asks telling questions of the subjugation of the individual in the face of the primacy of youth through its political use of voiceover.
  30. Normanlive
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Possibly my favorite game of all time. An excellent addition to a game which was to me, almost perfect.
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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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