Persona 5 Royal

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

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

    TL;DR
    It's a fanastic game and if you're into turn-based rpgs this is the one where you absolutely get your moneys worth. I've spend well over 200 hours on Persona 5 and my playthroug on Persona 5 Royal will probably also be around 100 hours. Platinum included, but still.    … Expand
  2. DemonDracie
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    fan of the original persona games played the original, the real game royal begins after old main story and till you beat main story it feels dumbed down, but picks up after you beaten the story of old 5, dynamic dungeons, new characters new stories allround and dam good game
  3. superdude1
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    probably GOTY for this year, everything is top notch in this game.
    amazing OST, beafiully written characters, amazing story, fun combat, overall ADDICTING GAME LOOP.
    100+ hours and i never wanted it to end.
  4. tommyjc
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    Great JRPG in PS4. But it is quit boring for the people who already played Persona 5.
  5. SuperIG07
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I had a fun tinw with the game. The story, combat, and the reterrstions you can do in the world of p5r was great. Character designs and the story for every one of then was different and unique in there own way.
  6. qulprit
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This game takes everything from the original and improves upon it. Persona 5 was my favorite game until this game came out. The new characters (Kasumi and Maruki) are a great tie into this game. The original game already had what I considered to be a masterpiece of a soundtrack. This game cranks it up to 11 by introducing new tracks. I may consider some to be better than the originals. IThis game takes everything from the original and improves upon it. Persona 5 was my favorite game until this game came out. The new characters (Kasumi and Maruki) are a great tie into this game. The original game already had what I considered to be a masterpiece of a soundtrack. This game cranks it up to 11 by introducing new tracks. I may consider some to be better than the originals. I highly recommend this game to anyone who wants to get into Persona or has already played the series prior.… Expand
  7. Arrngrim
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This game is absolute perfection. There are literally NO flaws in this masterpiece that EVERYONE should play. Persona 5 was amazing, Persona 5 Royal is when they kicked it up to 11. Don't believe any other scores besides the 10's. Period.
  8. Miguelon89
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Excellent mechanics and interesting content, so much to do ! Fine music and ambient !
  9. Amayami
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The original Persona 5 was already good by itself, but now with the added content and the new palace the game goes even beyond. The only bad thing is that I wish Kasumi joined your team at the Shido's palace. Still is worth to play even if you played the base Persona 5 already… Expand
  10. JamesDrawsThngs
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    When Persona 5 first launched back in 2017, it instantly became one of my new favorite games of all time, and it's certainly still my favorite game in the Persona series thus far. Everything from the characters, the style, the music and the combat instantly clicked with me. Certainly not a flawless masterpiece, but its issues are pretty easy to ignore when everything else is of such highWhen Persona 5 first launched back in 2017, it instantly became one of my new favorite games of all time, and it's certainly still my favorite game in the Persona series thus far. Everything from the characters, the style, the music and the combat instantly clicked with me. Certainly not a flawless masterpiece, but its issues are pretty easy to ignore when everything else is of such high quality. Hearing the announcement of an updated re-release of the game with new content, characters and quality of life changes made excited all over again. I'm happy to say that Persona 5 Royal is still well worth the purchase, especially if you haven't played the original up to this point.

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

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

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

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

    Maruki was a well-designed villain that really differed against the typical targets of the Phantom Thieves. He added a nice ambiguity of a moral decision of fake happiness. The added music in his palace truly fits with his theme and the music added just from Royal only supplemented the emotional ideology within Maruki. His ideology with the struggles of the team really created an internal struggle within the player.    … Expand
  13. timadickson
    Jul 22, 2020
    0
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  14. rinleer
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    this is the greatest jrpg of all time. the original was already a masterpiece, but royal managed to even surpass it. the added content is amazing
  15. Amirali1383
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Nice ! 111111111111111bsjsvusnsgsuagagfauabagahabvahavagshabjavahavahahauavmzgzkava
  16. Flakweazel
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    More of a good thing is just plain good. The third trimester really ramped the story up to the height of a persona game. More places to hang out and more friends to make. Somehow they added another 40 hours of content. Just an absolute joy to come back to persona 5.
  17. Duoliss
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    It was amazing.the game was fun and enjoyed the heck out the new version.it brought alot of new features to make the game feel better like:being able to reload guns in the dungeouns is cool.i like the characters alot and i enjoyed it.this is truly the definitive editon of persona 5
  18. Peter19
    Jul 21, 2020
    4
    If you were a fan of the original Persona 5, then this game is definitely for you! The plot doesn’t change much up until the new 3rd semester, but there are a lot of new minor additions and expansions that make this game experience much better. First off I believe you need to compare this version of the game to the original since they are both playable on the same system and a new playerIf you were a fan of the original Persona 5, then this game is definitely for you! The plot doesn’t change much up until the new 3rd semester, but there are a lot of new minor additions and expansions that make this game experience much better. First off I believe you need to compare this version of the game to the original since they are both playable on the same system and a new player would have to choose between them and old players need to choose if this is worth buying when they already have a version of persona 5.… Expand
  19. RailgunMisaka
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I am glad I was too lazy to buy Persona 5 when it came out, because this version feels so amazing. I haven't really gotten far enough to review the story itself. (Only about 20 hours in at the time of writing this) but so far I can say that it's shaping up to be every bit as good as the previous Persona games which I've always held among my favorite games of all time. All the charactersI am glad I was too lazy to buy Persona 5 when it came out, because this version feels so amazing. I haven't really gotten far enough to review the story itself. (Only about 20 hours in at the time of writing this) but so far I can say that it's shaping up to be every bit as good as the previous Persona games which I've always held among my favorite games of all time. All the characters are pretty likable, though I do kinda dislike that damn cat, but that's a personal thing. The combat is really fun, exploration is about on par with other persona games I've played. I feel that if I'd actually played P5 I might review this abit lower, I've talked to a friend who has played both and he's not as sold on Royal, but as a new-comer to this game, I think it's amazing. Music, story, graphics, style, all of it so far is pretty on point, there are a few little nit-picks I have here and there, but they're so small, they really don't take anything away from the game as a whole.… Expand
  20. Link_kata
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maruki add is the best in Write and action maruki is the best character in the hestory of atlus… Expand
  21. ecgbox
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Más malo y aburrido imposible, infantil y absurdo, es un anime más que un juego, sobre todo pesado y aburrido
  22. Howlingwolfjoey
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here's what most people say: "Oh! Persona 5 is the best game in the series! This game is a must buy! You must play it. The characters are memorable and the story is amazing!"
    Here's me: "Persona 2, 3, and 4 is better."

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall:
    All I can say this: Persona 3 has better Story. Persona 4 has the best characters. And Persona 5 has the best gameplay. Persona 2 is the best of both worlds, but Persona 2 was a very outdated game that I can't count it. While it's not the worst in the series, I think it's not the best either. I enjoyed it, but not like other Persona games.    … Expand
  23. emilyratesgames
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Score: 10
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  24. KiraQueen870
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    100% worth it for the quality of life changes, and the free themes you get for getting every trophy in the game. The way they fleshed out characters from the original even more and the way the new characters integrate into the story is so well done. And also it comes with gosh dang Daifugo (Tycoon in the game) which is always a fun time
  25. Jthom13
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Honestly this game improves upon Persona 5 in every way imaginable. The new characters and content and shaken up dungeons and puzzles were fantastic. The new semester was great! If you enjoyed the original Persona 5 but are hesitant to pay full price for this one that's definitely justified but don't skip out on this. Grab it when it drops in price and be ready for a great (thoughHonestly this game improves upon Persona 5 in every way imaginable. The new characters and content and shaken up dungeons and puzzles were fantastic. The new semester was great! If you enjoyed the original Persona 5 but are hesitant to pay full price for this one that's definitely justified but don't skip out on this. Grab it when it drops in price and be ready for a great (though admittedly long) ride.… Expand
  26. TacticalHunter1
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    If you have played P5 it was an outstanding game. In Royal they polished the game with new characters, personas, areas to explore, etc. They added more to a great game.
  27. TriEdge1992
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Expanded and improved upon the original with quality of life improvements, more personas, more of everything. Definitely worth buying over the original release. Only reason it doesn't get a 10/10 because the Atlus had the audacity to put in paid content in a "definite" release for which you have to pay a full price without the ability to upgrade if u own the original version.
  28. Cristiancs100
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    De los mejores jrpg de la generación, una historia profunda, y unos personajes buenisimos, me encanta
  29. PriyanshuBansal
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    seriously, one of the best, if not the best rpg around. This game is seriously good and very lengthy. Would I recommend it to players who have played Persona 5? I dunno. I never played the original game. Will I recommend it to anyone who enjoys social, rpg or turn based games? Yes, absolutely. Not playing this one will be a huge sin. I thoroughly enjoyed the game, although the combat isseriously, one of the best, if not the best rpg around. This game is seriously good and very lengthy. Would I recommend it to players who have played Persona 5? I dunno. I never played the original game. Will I recommend it to anyone who enjoys social, rpg or turn based games? Yes, absolutely. Not playing this one will be a huge sin. I thoroughly enjoyed the game, although the combat is flawless, it can get a bit tedious at times. Also, it has one of the highest platinum percentage with around 16%, myself included platinum'd the game. Took me around 93 hours for the same. Really an amazing game and would recommend it to every ps4 owner out there.… Expand
  30. SkyEpic
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    TL;DR
    For those who have NEVER PLAYED Persona or P5 - Buy.
    For those who have PLAYED Base P5 - Wait For Sale. Persona 5 Royal significantly improves the instant classic that is Persona 5. If you have NEVER played Persona 5 or any other Persona game, I highly suggest purchasing P5R. There is no point in buying base P5 because P5R offers more content. However, if you have PLAYED the    TL;DR
    For those who have NEVER PLAYED Persona or P5 - Buy.
    For those who have PLAYED Base P5 - Wait For Sale.

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

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

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

    10 does not mean a perfect game (nothing is perfect). My definition of 10 means the game deserves to be praised and respected.    … Expand
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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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