Persona 5 Royal

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3676 Ratings

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  1. Bluehoneydew
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    I have played Persona 5 which I very much enjoyed so I was excited to pick this up. There’s tons of new features and even the story and dungeons have many new additions to the point that it feels like playing a new but familiar game. One of the best JRPGs and RPGs of the decade!
  2. Pizzazz
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Takes an already amazing game, and makes it damn-near perfect. So many improvements and new changes.
  3. 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.
  4. BeepBoop123
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Hands down the best game I have ever played. 130+ hours of fun! So many new things added that tighten up the game and make it fresh from the original Persona 5.
  5. 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.
  6. Koops_0
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TL;DR Newcomer? Buy it. P5 owner? Wait.

    I'ma be honest. I have a love-hate relationship with base Persona 5. Although the graphics are incredible (the best looking SMT game until SMT5 comes out) and the soundtrack's a banger, the story, characters and social links are all a**. Base P5's story is really predictable and it's by far, the worst SMT story I have ever seen. Like Persona 4, the characters are all braindead (minus Haru, Futaba and maybe Akechi?) and rely on optional social links. Remember Okumura's Palace in base P5? Yeah, terrible. And let's not forget about Morgana. He sucks. F****** Teddie is more tolerable than him. IMO, base P5's severely disappointing. While it's good in some parts (Kamoshida), the overall game is worse than most of the Persona series and all of the mainline SMT games. Now, you may be wondering "Bet, there's gonna be a version similar to P3 FES and P4G that fixes all of the problems that ruined P5." You're right. That's where the royal treatment comes in.

    Persona 5 Royal is essentially a rerelease of P5 with new content and QOL changes. The new characters are great, except for one. Jose wanders around Mementos helping you out. You're able to craft items via flowers and can trade in will seeds (new collectable in palaces). He's useless imo, you can just remove him from the game and it will literally be the same. Kasumi* is the "main addition" in P5R, like Marie in P4G, the Answer in P3 FES and FeMC in P3P. When she was introduced, I found her kinda unlikeable like Marie because she was just there and served no purpose to the plot. But once you get to September/October her story arc finally develops and we finally know her past(let's just say, it's pretty dark, check 1). Overall, she's a great addition to the cast (about that, it still relies on slinks, just not as much as base P5). As for Maruki(the therapist), he's the best written character/antagonist in years. YEARS. The last time we got a fantastic Persona character was Akihiko from Persona 3 and that was in 2006. It's been 14 years since we got a well written character and they finally did it. Great job Atlus.

    About those QOL changes and the other new additions, there are a lot of them and they're really good. For instance, the game is now PS4 Pro enhanced (It runs at 4K30) which is a plus if you have a 4K TV. You have your own palace where you can look at character models, listen to the OST and play President with your fellow comrades. Kichijoji, an iconic area in the MegaTen series, make its first appearance in the Persona subseries, where you can go to a bar and play darts and billiards. Ammo is restocked after every battle (I honestly hate this change because I kinda like using the limited resources I have to defeat the dungeon). Haru and Akechi are much more likeable now because of their extra screen time, especially Akechi. And finally, Morgana, the annoying sped cat, is much less annoying now. He'll give you more time to do stuff now instead of asking you to go the f*** to sleep. This should be a 10, right? Nope.

    Most of P5's major problems are still here. LIke base P5, all of the characters (minus the same 3 I mentioned before plus 3rd Semester Kasumi and Maruki) heavily rely on leveling up their Social Links. Although the 3rd semester plot's amazing, everything before it is mostly the same(pretty predictable) but with better pacing and the addition of Kasumi and Maruki as NPCs. Morgana's still a r******* p**** and Okumura's Spaceport, the worst dungeon in any SMT game, remains untouched. For me, it's a solid 9/10 for me. It improves upon the original source and adds a bunch of new stuff so that it feels fresh and not just a "Persona 5 Rerelease". However, there's one thing that might make longtime Persona fans wait a while and why my score's an 8 instead of a 9: The price.

    I agree that this shouldn't be DLC or an expansion for base P5. It adds a bunch of new stuff and changes the overall experience of the game. But no way in hell am I paying $60 ($80 in Canada) for what's essentially Persona 5($20 rn) with 15-20 hours of new content. If they add in a prologue about Kasumi before she died or an epilogue about the Shujin Crew, including Futaba and Sumire, then maybe it's worth full price. But if you already own P5 and haven't preordered P5R but still want a game, buy a different game. I just can't recommend it at this price.

    Overall, P5R is a great game and a great rerelease. Although the base game's problems still linger on, the addition of Kasumi and Maruki, plus the QOL changes and enhancements all make up for it. If this is your first time playing any JRPG or Persona, or if you're a veteran SMT fan dipping their toes into the Persona series, go for it. But if you already own P5, the amount of new content doesn't justify the hefty price tag. You guys should wait.

    * It's actually Sumire, who's the younger **** twin, the real Kasumi died in a car crash    … Expand
  7. ribocop24
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    This game deserves to be to the video games hall of fame. Simply beautiful. End of story
  8. Philsfilms
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    I don't know how they managed to do it but they seriously made the game even better than it was prior. This revolutionary RPG is not only amazing in it's own right but releases at the perfect time. This game is perfect to play in quarantine and gives you a good social and combat mix in one glorious package. The music and characters are all great and the games aesthetic overall is amazing.I don't know how they managed to do it but they seriously made the game even better than it was prior. This revolutionary RPG is not only amazing in it's own right but releases at the perfect time. This game is perfect to play in quarantine and gives you a good social and combat mix in one glorious package. The music and characters are all great and the games aesthetic overall is amazing. A game you could play for hundreds of hours without growing tired of it .… Expand
  9. Lethkhar
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Un vero capolavoro. Rigiocarlo con la mia lingua e con tutte le migliorie aggiunte è un emozione incredibile e sono ben pochi i giochi capaci di tanto. Và acquistato e và giocato!!
  10. BigPapa1
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    It's a huge improvement over the original. New scenes. More voice acting. More everything, tbh Better boss fights too
  11. strukix
    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.
  12. YarenZhao
    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"
  13. danilomax15
    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.
  14. Stoppy
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    If you like JRPGs then you will like this game considering it’s the best ever made.
  15. shiftyman
    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.
  16. ryuzo7980
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    After 150 hours with OG P5, did you feel it might not justifiyng to buy the same game again? No, you not right. This is the same game but mixed with new content pretty well.

    Also #BreakFreePersona
  17. Carny
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    A JRPG masterpiece. Everyone in 1997 had FF7, in 2020, we have Persona 5 Royal.
  18. arcas
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    I have been a Fan of the series for years now (specifically since Persona 3 FES) . I've played all of them so far - including some of the spin-offs - and I gotta say: Atlus did it again.

    While it feels a bit to easy in some parts I thoroughly enjoyed my re-visit to Tokyo. While the changes are numerous it never felt like they are taking anything away from the original experience yet    I have been a Fan of the series for years now (specifically since Persona 3 FES) . I've played all of them so far - including some of the spin-offs - and I gotta say: Atlus did it again.

    While it feels a bit to easy in some parts I thoroughly enjoyed my re-visit to Tokyo. While the changes are numerous it never felt like they are taking anything away from the original experience yet always adds the something that makes Persona 5 go up to my all time favorite. 100/100. Best JRPG ever.

    --- I got my copy early and finished all the new content. Not going to include any spoilers but I found the extension of the original intelligent and fitting.    … Expand
  19. Bestgamer-1st
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    اللعبة فعلًا رائعة وفيها اختلافات كثيرة ، قبل ان ابدأ اللعبة توقعت اني سأتجاوز جميع المقاطع القديمة الا انني عندما بدأتها انصدمت من مستواها الرائع والتعديل الجميل على الحوارات وجعلها أمتع بكثير والألحان الرائعة اضافت جانب آخراللعبة فعلًا رائعة وفيها اختلافات كثيرة ، قبل ان ابدأ اللعبة توقعت اني سأتجاوز جميع المقاطع القديمة الا انني عندما بدأتها انصدمت من مستواها الرائع والتعديل الجميل على الحوارات وجعلها أمتع بكثير والألحان الرائعة اضافت جانب آخر
  20. Ludalexmar
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    An excellent ultimate version of this masterpiece that I recommend at all RPG lovers. 130h+ content
  21. Yusuke98
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time

    This shares the title of best jrpg of all time along with Persona 4 Golden, Atlus got another masterpiece under their belt. Although the game isn’t flawless almost every aspect of the game is nearing perfection. Music, visuals, combat and writing is top notch and blend together so well. This game isn’t for everyone but i believe everyone owes it to    One of the greatest games of all time

    This shares the title of best jrpg of all time along with Persona 4 Golden, Atlus got another masterpiece under their belt. Although the game isn’t flawless almost every aspect of the game is nearing perfection. Music, visuals, combat and writing is top notch and blend together so well. This game isn’t for everyone but i believe everyone owes it to themselves to try this game.    … Expand
  22. thatguyisme
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    By far the best PS4 game of all time, it's a remake on an already amazing JRPG. For real??!
  23. Crazyhydra89
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Enhanced version of a masterpiece that was Persona 5. What could go wrong? Nothing.
  24. HollowSamurai
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Прекрасно как и всегда,новые персонажи,геймплейные нововведения.В общем красота...
  25. Dushy
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I ever played was persona 5. Happy to enjoy it again with another +100h of excellent gameplay and story which never gets boring.
  26. haz_au
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 was already the best JRPG of all time but in persona 5 royal they improved the little flaws the game had. The soundtrack is the best ever in a game, the story is amazing and so is the gameplay it is very quick for a turn based combat game which lots of people will probably like. TO get to the 3rd semester and you've already played persona 5 you'd have to replay alot of stuff butPersona 5 was already the best JRPG of all time but in persona 5 royal they improved the little flaws the game had. The soundtrack is the best ever in a game, the story is amazing and so is the gameplay it is very quick for a turn based combat game which lots of people will probably like. TO get to the 3rd semester and you've already played persona 5 you'd have to replay alot of stuff but in the end, it is definitely worth it. The voice acting is incredible and the artsylte is perfect. Although there is one thing i didn't like with the game and that is the new character Kasumi, is only playable in the final dungeon other than that this game is basically perfect.… Expand
  27. GamingGannon
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal! If you thought persona 5 was good then royal will blow you away! It takes whatever was good about persona 5 makes it better and removes minor hindrances present in the original game! The added content and the life quality change's will make your journey playing with the phantom thieves fresh again! GO BUY NOW YES?
  28. SahilKChandio
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 on its on was a masterpiece 10/10 game and was the best game of 2017 alonside botw. We already knew that persona 5 royal was going to be a much better experience but Atlus literally blew it away by improving on a masterpiece game and turning it into perfection! They literally took and redesigned everything and added much much more. If persona 5 royal itself was released in 2017Persona 5 on its on was a masterpiece 10/10 game and was the best game of 2017 alonside botw. We already knew that persona 5 royal was going to be a much better experience but Atlus literally blew it away by improving on a masterpiece game and turning it into perfection! They literally took and redesigned everything and added much much more. If persona 5 royal itself was released in 2017 it would have easily won GOTY. It is such a perfect game made with love and care and is right now the highest rated ps4 exclusive of all time. Sega and atlus has given us a game that will go down in history as one of the greatest and best crafted pieces in the medium I can't recommend playing this game enough! Another HUGE masterpiece added to the list of Sony exclusives. I wish we get the original persona 5 on steam though that would be really cool having persona on pc and ps the best platforms out there!… Expand
  29. Can1995Werder
    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.
  30. Smeagulson
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Best game for quarantine season you'll get a lot of hours out of this. It's a long game but the way the character arcs are set make it seem fine so much to do and almost none of it is boring. Played p5 but playing this, it really does feel like the definitive version of the game.
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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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