Persona 5 Royal

 PlayStation 4
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3676 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 3,074 out of 3676
  2. Mixed: 147 out of 3676
  3. Negative: 455 out of 3676
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  1. VioIrdsGX
    Nov 29, 2021
    10
    I liked it, it's better than the original, I've played it three times I can't stop playing, new movements, characters and Persona, I recommend them.
  2. thefakejoshua
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    First jrpg I've played but I already know its better that 90% of jrpgs. Now I must emulate my way through the rest of the series
  3. KAM1054
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Get the damn game no matter if you played or finished the original one RIGHT NOW.
  4. xStrogger
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    I just can't describe how great this game is for me.
    About half a year ago I've put about 120+ hrs in it, did everything for the platinum trophy and I don't regret any minute spent with this game.
    If you have PS4 or PS5, then Persona 5 Royal is absolutely must-play for you. Storyline is great, music is incredibly good (ATLUS PLEASE ADD ROYAL OST TO SPOTIFY), combat system and art style,    I just can't describe how great this game is for me.
    About half a year ago I've put about 120+ hrs in it, did everything for the platinum trophy and I don't regret any minute spent with this game.
    If you have PS4 or PS5, then Persona 5 Royal is absolutely must-play for you.
    Storyline is great, music is incredibly good (ATLUS PLEASE ADD ROYAL OST TO SPOTIFY), combat system and art style, lastly the multi-dimensional characters (alongside with great English voice cast).
    This game is worth every penny.
    I've decided to play Persona 5 Royal for the second time after watching Persona 5 Animation (with the intention of obtaining another Platinum Trophy; P5R has multiple platinum lists for each region) and its even better!
    Thanks ATLUS!    … Expand
  5. Mairu-Gatari
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
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  6. The1CptBarbosa
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I made an account just review this game, it's honestly astonishing the level of care and personality that has been woven into this game in every aspect. Its a game that constantly surpasses my expectations and has hours upon hours of content to get sucked into. the story, characters and settings are fantastic. It's such an amazingly chill but eye opening game it's very multidimensional! MyI made an account just review this game, it's honestly astonishing the level of care and personality that has been woven into this game in every aspect. Its a game that constantly surpasses my expectations and has hours upon hours of content to get sucked into. the story, characters and settings are fantastic. It's such an amazingly chill but eye opening game it's very multidimensional! My o ly gripe is that the phatoverse worlds can get a bit repetitive and I wished they added more variety here, however this is a smaller device that's smashed their objectives and then some, this sample issues doesn't take away from the love I have for this game & that I know the devs will improve on as their team gets bigger l. I'm desperate for another persona game! top 10 games played of all time… Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Napalm_vk
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    Not only Best PS4 Game ever, BEST GAME EVER CREATED.

    160h and I'm still playing it... Amazing.
  10. Kostas_Spirou
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    The best game of all time.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

    Final Rating: "Masterpiece" ~ 10/10.
  11. 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
  12. Butzman03
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    I would give anything to be able to experience this game for the first time again
  13. 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
  14. Andrevery
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    Расширенная версия 5 Персоны углубляет сюжет и добавляет новые фишки. С удовольствием её прошёл и вновь проникся судьбами героев, хотевших "украсть зло" из сердец преступников. И круто, что новый главный антагонист имеет похожую цель.Расширенная версия 5 Персоны углубляет сюжет и добавляет новые фишки. С удовольствием её прошёл и вновь проникся судьбами героев, хотевших "украсть зло" из сердец преступников. И круто, что новый главный антагонист имеет похожую цель.
  15. Mexicancritic22
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    This game is a definite jrpg masterpiece to its music and the combat and the story
  16. Popacr77hdhdei
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    I'm not going to spoil anything just share my opinion, This is my first game in the series and I've never played a game like this before. That being said I absolutely love this fantastic piece of entertainment, truly amazing game, I entered the game without much hope but the characters are awesome and so well done, so much effort was put into the story, while playing this game you actuallyI'm not going to spoil anything just share my opinion, This is my first game in the series and I've never played a game like this before. That being said I absolutely love this fantastic piece of entertainment, truly amazing game, I entered the game without much hope but the characters are awesome and so well done, so much effort was put into the story, while playing this game you actually get to know and love this characters, what can I say, how can I express my love for this game?… Expand
  17. 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.
  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. 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
  20. Tommey
    Sep 27, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time- plot, characters, character development, gameplay, music, especially music, are all top-notch. Also just like the rest of the Persona games, really enjoy bonding and building relationships with all of the characters.
  21. Robin-kunYT
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    One of the best JRPG's of all time. Persona 5 was the first JRPG i have ever played and i f**kin loved it and Persona 5 Royal is even better.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Megidolaon91IT
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Persona 5 Royal non solo è il miglior JRPG della PS4 ma fra tutti gli RPG a turni è quello con il miglior gameplay. Atlus è riuscita a perfezionare un gioco già di per sé eccellente. Le novità più grandi sono la presenza del terzo semestre e di due nuovi confidant ma ciò che ho apprezzato di più sono stati i vari miglioramenti al sistema di gioco. Rispetto alla versione vanilla si vede chePersona 5 Royal non solo è il miglior JRPG della PS4 ma fra tutti gli RPG a turni è quello con il miglior gameplay. Atlus è riuscita a perfezionare un gioco già di per sé eccellente. Le novità più grandi sono la presenza del terzo semestre e di due nuovi confidant ma ciò che ho apprezzato di più sono stati i vari miglioramenti al sistema di gioco. Rispetto alla versione vanilla si vede che è un gioco tecnicamente più "pulito".… Expand
  27. Nobodyuncharted
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    The best collection of fun, different and special gameplay video games can entertain you for hundreds of hours
  28. Yelp
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This is just persona 5 but better in every way possible. I really liked the additions to the less fun parts of the original making them improved by a lot which is greatly appreciated if you played persona 5 before playing royal.
  29. Abdo-Akechi
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    Best music,best story
    Best gameplay
    Best game I have ever played and I'm so happy that yo keep it my 300th platinum trophy
  30. Nut_buster_69
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Jesus Christ. In a world where it seems like every game is the same, the persona series came through the game swinging. with persona 5 royal being my first game in the series I did not know what to expect. But persona 5 showed me an experience that I don’t think that I could ever forget.
    Like others, I hadn’t heard of the persona series until joker was introduced into super smash brothers    Jesus Christ. In a world where it seems like every game is the same, the persona series came through the game swinging. with persona 5 royal being my first game in the series I did not know what to expect. But persona 5 showed me an experience that I don’t think that I could ever forget.
    Like others, I hadn’t heard of the persona series until joker was introduced into super smash brothers ultimate. When he was announced my friend who is big into jrpgs was really exited, so I asked him if it was good and that’s what leads me to this point where I have played through the whole game twice. The game is truly magnificent, The only gripe that I had with the game was that it seemed a little grindy/confusing when it comes to leveling up or getting new personas, although it’s probably my inexperience with rpg systems. Other than that the game is literally flawless, once I did a little research I figured out how the system truly worked and now I’m playing persona 4 golden on vita!    … Expand
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#1 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#12 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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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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