Persona 5 Strikers

 PlayStation 4
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 480 Ratings

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  1. Kenmei
    Feb 25, 2021
    8
    Being a huge Persona fan, this game has been on my radar for a few years now. Even if I wasn't very excited about the Musou style combat, I was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt for story. At the end of the day, the combat was actually my favorite part of the game. However the rushed story and lack of character moments for the main cast really impacted my enjoyment of the game byBeing a huge Persona fan, this game has been on my radar for a few years now. Even if I wasn't very excited about the Musou style combat, I was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt for story. At the end of the day, the combat was actually my favorite part of the game. However the rushed story and lack of character moments for the main cast really impacted my enjoyment of the game by quite alot.
    Starting with the combat, its actually closer to an action RPG then a true Musou style game. You run around the game world, finding enemies to fight. Then once an encounter has been initiated with a single enemy, multiple groups of baddies show up to fight you. Its very fun to see how they combined the turn based style of the regular games into a very fun, if a bit chaotic at first, style of battle system. I was caught by surprise by how much I ended up liking the game. I would probably recommend people not familiar with Musou style games to start on easy to get a handle on how combat works at first. Diving head long into the combat system, thinking it'll be just like the previous game, wont work out very well for you.
    Coming to the story, however, I was pretty disheartened by how little, it seems, the ending of the previous game mattered here. The characters hardly ever even reference the ending of the first game, which when there's a massive spoiler in the first few minutes of this game for the previous games ending, it would have been nice for them to reference it. You also dont get to carry over any major relationship decisions from the previous game and have no chance of trying to rekindle any relationship decisions here. That combined with the social links aspect being taken out of the game entirely, really put a damper on my enjoyment of this game. It really felt like nothing I did in the previous game mattered even in the slightest. Not just for my personal playthrough but also for the outcome of alot of things from the previous games plot. It also doesnt help that the story here is a fairly by-the-numbers anime trope filled plot that I was actually starting to get bored of by the end. The main plot felt extremely rushed. Each dungeon only got about 4-6 in game days to be fully explored by the plot and there were certain plot holes that were left unfilled because of the rushed schedule the game seems to be under.
    At the end of the day, any reason I get to play more Persona and be invested in this world I'll take. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the battle system, but that was tampered by my severe lack of enjoyment of the story, mainly due to a lack of continuity between both games. I'd still recommend it for fans of the base Persona 5 game. Especially since this is supposed to be a direct sequel to that game. People looking for any references to Royal here will be disappointed.    … Expand
  2. Ibuki_7731
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Amazing fun game. Easily the best hack and slash game out there. Also a great sequel to Persona 5. Would recommend to anyone.
  3. KingQdogma
    Mar 1, 2021
    8
    I am reviewing this game as someone who has finished both prior P5 games

    This game is quite flawed, but at the same time it is a perfect sequel to the original P5 in terms of its story and what this game is. Firstly I do not recommend this game to people who did not finish the original Persona 5 (Not Royal) or who are just looking for a new Musou Title that they can just dive into.    I am reviewing this game as someone who has finished both prior P5 games

    This game is quite flawed, but at the same time it is a perfect sequel to the original P5 in terms of its story and what this game is.

    Firstly I do not recommend this game to people who did not finish the original Persona 5 (Not Royal) or who are just looking for a new Musou Title that they can just dive into. They advertise this game as a standalone experience and as it's own thing, but there are sooooo many references to the original story of P5, and the story beats are much more satisfying knowing the context behind the original.

    Next I love the direction this game went, in terms of how to continue the story. A summer vacation traveling around Japan was the perfect choice to continue the Phantom thieves stories, and I though the summer events of P5 felt like they were rushed, so to see a lot of those summer events come into play, but more focused this time around, the experience is really cool. I will say I am a bit disappointed they don't go as all in as I would like though sometimes, because the game constantly cuts to black for scenes I would like to see animated.

    In terms of gameplay, this game feels like a mix of Kingdom Hearts and your typical Musou Fair, but with the persona series' weakness and persona system. The game can take some real getting used to, but ultimately it isn't that deep. The combat itself is pretty low mind energy fun, but can get very repetitive due to the long length of this games Jails(Dungeons) , (Which the Jails themselves are really repetitive as well). Despite the repetition, I think the switch to hack and slash was cool, I just wished it were more polished, The lock on system is really Wonky, Bosses can feel very padded sometimes (especially Lock Keepers, They are honestly the most boring fights in the game), Also I like the vertical mobility in this game via climbing, jumping and double jumping,

    And the Games Soundtrack? do you even need me to say it? It's freakin great! There are some songs that I would say are better than some of the OG P5's songs.(That Sendai and Sapporo town theme is 10/10).

    If you played the original P5, a thing I am mixed on, is the way persona creation is handled. I miss the confidant system but for this game it makes a lotttt of sense why it isn't there. I actually like the mroe streamlined approach to fusing persona's and think it works with this game really well. I just miss those Arcana Boosts!!!

    I definitely really enjoy this game and will see myself playing it again in succession with the first P5 when I play it through again.    … Expand
  4. iwannagohome
    Feb 24, 2021
    9
    (This is a long one, so there's probably many typos. Just, uh, pretend they don't exist.)
    Honestly, a lot better than I expected. On a critical level, I'd actually have to say that this is a pretty darn good game. Now before I get into my review, I wanna preface with a few thoughts.
    There's some important things to know before getting into this game; that is, what the heck Persona 5    (This is a long one, so there's probably many typos. Just, uh, pretend they don't exist.)
    Honestly, a lot better than I expected. On a critical level, I'd actually have to say that this is a pretty darn good game. Now before I get into my review, I wanna preface with a few thoughts.

    There's some important things to know before getting into this game; that is, what the heck Persona 5 Strikers (or "Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers," as it is affectionately known in Japan, for some cursed reason) is. Technically, it's a sequel, in the most literal sense of the word. That is, a story that takes place in the universe of Persona 5, after the original's story and continues to develop similar themes and mechanics as the prior installment. But anyone who's familiar with the Persona release schedule knows that this is still, technically, a spin-off, meaning that it's a sequel in the same way that Persona 4 Dancing All Night is a sequel. But, fundamentally, it's still a spin-off. Now in terms of spin-offs, this is easily the best Persona's seen, in my opinion, and it comes strikingly close to replicating the feel and the gameplay loop of a mainline Persona entry, but it's still a spin-off (with a sequel story), so don't go in expecting a full-fledged Persona experience. To be honest, I think that this all goes without saying, but a lot of people seemed confused about just what this game is. Not to mention, some reviews on here seem to be critical of the game for not being as grandiose as Persona 5, when that was obviously never going to be the case, so I think this bears saying at least. Point is, this is Persona 5 Strikers, not Persona 5-2, so set your expectations in that regard.

    Now about the game itself; like I said, I think it's great. Let's start with the main draw for most people: the real-time combat.
    Real-time combat was a concept that was originally planned for P5, so to see it come to fruition here at the hands of Omega Force (with the aid of Atlus itself) is very interesting. And honestly, it works really, really well. If you're looking at Omega Force's involvement here and thinking "oh, cool, Persona Dynasty Warriors," then get that thought outta your mind. I can assure you that this is NOTHING like Omega Force's prior works. Rather, combat meets in a very fine halfway point between Dynasty Warriors and Persona 5, sometimes teetering in P5 territory even more so than DW. It's fast, it's frenzied, but there's still an air of strategy involved here. Honestly, think of it as a more hectic and slightly less-refined (though equally as fun) FFVIIR combat system. Between all the special attacks, switching between different characters with vast and varied movesets, there's honestly a ton of depth here. Add Joker into the mix and the combat can get really intricate.

    Rather than discussing the story, I'm more inclined to talk about the writing in general; it feels like P5, so much so that my speculation is that many of the dialogue writers from P5 worked on this as well. And I think that's great; so many times throughout my playthrough, I would stop and go like "wow, this is actually so P5!" The character writing is on-point, the humor is on-point and the subtle attention to detail in character interactions is there as well. But with that said, P5S doesn't selectively inherit the quirks of P5's writing; in inherits all of it, including the bad. That includes characters repeating things that have long-since been established as fact ad nauseum, long tirades about friendship and the heart and occasionally grating platitudes. Even in terms of structure, you're getting the same formulaic game layout. But this also means that it has the same highs as P5's writing, with the aforementioned character writing, for example. Likewise, for every grating platitude, there's a genuinely compelling piece of moral sentiment to be found, so really, it's just more P5. To me, that's enough to call the writing a success, since it's what I'd want from a spin-off sequel, but if the writing of P5 bothered you, then just keep that in mind.

    I'm cutting it close to the character limit, so I'm gonna try to wrap things up here; apologies if I'm leaving out something pertinent. I guess that last thing I wanna touch on is the music. I mean, it rocks for the most part. The overworld music is a blast to listen to and fits in perfectly with the P5 soundfont. The battle themes, OP and ED are easily some of my favorite P5 songs as well. But for some reason, the songs you'll end up listening to the most--the Jail themes--are surprisingly weak. I mean, I know that they went with a different direction for those than they did in P5; think more energetic and dynamic, like something you'd hear at a theme park. But that's not what bothers me, I don't mind that change. Just, as a whole, a good portion (note: not all) of those themes sound a bit flat, and don't mesh with the P5 style of music at all. Not bad, but just surprisingly weak    … Expand
  5. ReviewHype
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    WHAT A KILLER GAME!!!
    this persona sequel totally murders boredom, WOW! and the cover art is pretty explicit lol
  6. CyberRobotnix
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    A timeless masterpiece like Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal.
    The combat is reminiscent of beats 'em all, but also involves magic superpowers (Your personas basically).
    One thing this game did right compared to the original was how it lets the player handles resources, it is very VERY generous, SPs are not necessary unlike P5 and P5R since all your characters can fight without them or hell    A timeless masterpiece like Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal.
    The combat is reminiscent of beats 'em all, but also involves magic superpowers (Your personas basically).
    One thing this game did right compared to the original was how it lets the player handles resources, it is very VERY generous, SPs are not necessary unlike P5 and P5R since all your characters can fight without them or hell they can even cast some spells at the cost of nothing, even better is that both SP and HP recovery items are plentiful (Tho, only after you finish the first jail).
    Unlike P5 and P5R, this game is generally pure skill with no luck involved.    … Expand
  7. DonPanche
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Simple, if you enjoyed P5 or P5R, this is a game for you, if not, then don't even try. A very fun game, with fun combat that meets expectations.
  8. Samystergates
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    Thoughtful emotional joyful deep story and fun gameplay and detailed visuals this game has everything!
  9. ShinishiKudo
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    Great
    Its not as good as the original Persona 5 or as Royal but its still alot of fun and the new fighting system is rly fun.
  10. Vahidasd95
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    A very good hack n slash game in p5 world
    If you are fan of persona series you should play it.
  11. hottestmanalive
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Great sequel to Persona 5. Absolutely loved the story and the fightning mechanics. Looking forward to more work from Atlus.

    10/10 ✅
  12. wISP2606
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not a fan of Warriors-style gameplay, yet this is by a long way the best Warriors type game I've ever played. The general story rivals that of Persona 5, the animation on showtimes in battle or the way the characters fought was superb, and I would argue that each member of the Phantom Thieves is at their peak personality-wise here.… Expand
  13. regalrealm
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    Superb killing machine, the motives and reasoning behind the characters' goals are simply, y'know... unbelievable!
  14. Ben_ben
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    Perfect p5 successor of persona soul. Though some time like the short version repetition of p5. The action game play feel good
  15. CHOCOBROS
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    i love persona!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. HYFTHJGTFSDHGFH
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    worthy sequel for p5, amazing game, i totally recommend it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  17. fireflames
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    great game, worthy sequel for p5, i recommend it...........................
  18. Zdygard
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    Shin megami demons! And persona 5 comic book flair! This game has got it all. I usually HATE these types of games. Even the Zelda one was boring on the 3ds
  19. leon29
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    awesome game i love persona 5 keep the good games like this just an amazing fun game.
  20. bueno04
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    This is the sequel/spin off vanilla p5 needed (atlus confirmed this is a sequel only for vanilla, not Royal, if I'm not mistaken). The mussou genre matched the game entirely. The combat is addictive and fun, the story is godless and the new characters (Zenkichi, Sophia, Ichinose and the monarchs were a huge hit, especially Zenkichi). The soundtrack (wich was already perfect on vanilla p5)This is the sequel/spin off vanilla p5 needed (atlus confirmed this is a sequel only for vanilla, not Royal, if I'm not mistaken). The mussou genre matched the game entirely. The combat is addictive and fun, the story is godless and the new characters (Zenkichi, Sophia, Ichinose and the monarchs were a huge hit, especially Zenkichi). The soundtrack (wich was already perfect on vanilla p5) is really upgraded. Counterstrike, You are Stronger, What You Wish For, are just godless. They really nailed it.… Expand
  21. N3XTNOTCH
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    A great sequel to one of the best JRPG games of all time! Persona 5 Strikers/Scramble takes the combat system from Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal, and turns it into an extremely beautiful real time combat system simallar to the Dynasty Warriors combat system! I have played this for over 100 hours on both Nintendo Switch and Ps4! The Nintendo Switch version runs a bit slower, but it is stillA great sequel to one of the best JRPG games of all time! Persona 5 Strikers/Scramble takes the combat system from Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal, and turns it into an extremely beautiful real time combat system simallar to the Dynasty Warriors combat system! I have played this for over 100 hours on both Nintendo Switch and Ps4! The Nintendo Switch version runs a bit slower, but it is still a very smooth port of a great game!… Expand
  22. FlamingNinjaGmr
    Feb 21, 2021
    8
    This game is fun, and provides a decent challenge. And all the familiar faces brings me right back to when I played the original Persona 5 for the first time. A Dynasty Warriors style Persona 5 is a cool concept, and I look forward to playing more of it.

    However, it obviously doesn't hold as much charm as the original Persona 5, much less Persona 5 Royal (the far superior version).    This game is fun, and provides a decent challenge. And all the familiar faces brings me right back to when I played the original Persona 5 for the first time. A Dynasty Warriors style Persona 5 is a cool concept, and I look forward to playing more of it.

    However, it obviously doesn't hold as much charm as the original Persona 5, much less Persona 5 Royal (the far superior version). Plus, I'm playing this on PC, and the PC controls are weird, so I recommend playing with a controller.

    Note: This game is a direct sequel to the original Persona 5, NOT Persona 5 Royal.    … Expand
  23. naiper
    Feb 24, 2021
    9
    I love persona 5. I think p5s is a fun and worthy sequel for p5. But I think it may not be as good as p5 itself.
  24. Allant24
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    I enjoy P5 and P5 Royal, and Dynasty Wrriors saga. This game have a pretty solid gameplay and a good story. All fans of Persona saga enjoy this ^_^
  25. JeanCasel
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Im fan of Persona saga since P3. Love this game, Persona 5 Dancing was very fun, i enjoy this kind of Spin Off canon. Fun game
  26. Omar_rs
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    This game exceeds all the expectations i had. The music is incredible, both of it, the new and the remixes of Persona 5, the story is also a really good ambit, the new phantom thieves are lovely characters, its impossible not like Zenkichi or Sophia, and the Monarchs of the Jails (the palaces of this game) are all charismatic and good antagonists, and the Jails... oh my god the jails, allThis game exceeds all the expectations i had. The music is incredible, both of it, the new and the remixes of Persona 5, the story is also a really good ambit, the new phantom thieves are lovely characters, its impossible not like Zenkichi or Sophia, and the Monarchs of the Jails (the palaces of this game) are all charismatic and good antagonists, and the Jails... oh my god the jails, all of them has an excellent design, the bosses are also really well designed and all of them are fun, my personal favorite is the one of the 5th Jail. This game was amazing.… Expand
  27. Kirasor
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Awesome game of persona Musou Style. Tons of Fun, if you enjoy Peraona 5, you enjoy this game 10/10
  28. SPARKisnumber1
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    It’s a fantastic game; the soundtrack is impeccable and the gameplay is pretty fun. I think it’s a 10/10 game as far as I’m concerned but it could’ve been 11/10 with confidants. The story is phenomenal either way.
  29. KemXoai
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    It’s a fantastic game; the soundtrack is impeccable and the gameplay is pretty fun. I think it’s a 10/10 game as far as I’m concerned but it could’ve been 11/10 with confidants. The story is phenomenal either way
  30. Smjdale
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    It’s a brilliant persona 5 sequel will real time combat. It’s like playing persona for the first time again I love this game.
  31. ArturReview
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    Persona 5 Strikers is a worthy sequel of Persona 5. The gameplay is addicting, satisfying, and most important of all, fun. The game keeps the amazing art design and soundtrack, it's so good that even the menus are amazing, the soundtrack is perfect for when you're slashing dozen of enemies and only makes the fights better. The new characters introduced are well written and are overallPersona 5 Strikers is a worthy sequel of Persona 5. The gameplay is addicting, satisfying, and most important of all, fun. The game keeps the amazing art design and soundtrack, it's so good that even the menus are amazing, the soundtrack is perfect for when you're slashing dozen of enemies and only makes the fights better. The new characters introduced are well written and are overall great additions to the story. I definitely recommend this if you loved Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal like me.… Expand
  32. Silder
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    A sequel that is totally worth it, great story, a great soundtrack and an addictive gameplay, if you buy it you will not regret it
  33. dsaqasdasd
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    its great, and i love the music so much, worthy sequel for p5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  34. SefStain56
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Solid gameplay, awesome Seiyuu/VA work, Really good soundtrack. It's a goog spin off on P5. I have the Steel Book version, beautiful case. 100% recommended
  35. JackHader
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    Yeah it feed so great when persona 5 royal came out last year and again another persona 5 this year. Feel amazing=D
  36. JorgeMartin
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Good game. Very fun mechanics. At least 40/50 Hours of content. One game that every fan of persona enjoy
  37. Kostas101
    May 8, 2021
    9
    What a fantastic sequel to my favorite game of all time. I'm beyond satisfied with this continuation of the story, and while the story writing might feel a bit same to the original game, it's still pretty good. However, what makes this game very different, is the gameplay. I love the combat mechanics of this game, and honestly they are even better than the Turn Based combat of the originalWhat a fantastic sequel to my favorite game of all time. I'm beyond satisfied with this continuation of the story, and while the story writing might feel a bit same to the original game, it's still pretty good. However, what makes this game very different, is the gameplay. I love the combat mechanics of this game, and honestly they are even better than the Turn Based combat of the original game, it feels fast and it's very enjoyable, I had a blast playing through it. The music is well, fantastic, as I expected from a Persona 5 game, however, the audio is sometimes a little bit weird, for example, there are few times were you can't hear the characters very well, but it's not something that bothered me that much. Overall I loved this game and it's a perfect sequel for Persona 5.… Expand
  38. EnzodeRivia
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    It's awesome to be back to this world were exists the phantom thieves of hearts, I love how they got more friendly moments for this beautiful team, it's stills stylish from clothes to soundtracks, as for the gameplay it still amazing although p5 was turned based, but it is an amazing game for those who love joker and his friends.
  39. zildinho
    Feb 20, 2021
    9
    Top, grande sequência ! Ainda prefiro o primeiro jogo, porém é muito bom também.
  40. PietroSavoc
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    The Gameplay is very Fun, and the Story is good. Its persona Musou but im really enjoy it. 10/10. Waiting for more of the Phantom Thieves.
  41. vctroy
    Mar 3, 2021
    9
    It's being a great surprise this game; is not as deep and good as PR5 but it's definitely worth
  42. Stargirly27
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing game! :) a very good part 2 of the original Persona 5 - gameplay is great and story is breathtaking!
  43. GamerSince1996
    Feb 24, 2021
    9
    Quick Menus, Super stylish! You can tell the developers took their time with this game by the way the presentation is executed with this title! If you liked Persona 5 and are a fan of the series for its deep story this is a great title! Can't put it down! Hack & slash like you have never seen the ceiling for skill for higher difficulty is LARGE! This is a complete game! Great job TeamQuick Menus, Super stylish! You can tell the developers took their time with this game by the way the presentation is executed with this title! If you liked Persona 5 and are a fan of the series for its deep story this is a great title! Can't put it down! Hack & slash like you have never seen the ceiling for skill for higher difficulty is LARGE! This is a complete game! Great job Team Ninja, Koei Tecmo games!… Expand
  44. lollancelol
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Being a persona fan, this is so great I was trying to buy it since release but I could not buy it because I can't.
  45. Capstivel
    Feb 22, 2021
    9
    Persona 5 Strikers is a great addition to the series. The gameplay, the story, characters, new locations, new mechanics, the music, are completely great. Something that makes it even better is that is just not a simple musou, its actually more Persona than a typical musou game. The only flaws i see is the limited things you can actually do on the new locations and that is not a directPersona 5 Strikers is a great addition to the series. The gameplay, the story, characters, new locations, new mechanics, the music, are completely great. Something that makes it even better is that is just not a simple musou, its actually more Persona than a typical musou game. The only flaws i see is the limited things you can actually do on the new locations and that is not a direct sequel from the enhanced version Persona 5 Royal but from Persona 5 from 2017. Persona 5 Strikers is a great musou game and i totally recomend it to buy it.
    PS: The game can run at 60 stable fps on the base PS4, so its not completely necessary to worry about that.    … Expand
  46. Bakayaro
    Mar 10, 2021
    8
    If you've seen some of the gameplay trailers, you might understandably think that this is Dynasty Warriors with Persona 5 characters. But make no mistake, this is very much a Persona game, and a direct sequel to Persona 5. You'll still exploiting enemy weaknesses to get 1 Mores and All-Out Attacks. You'll still die quickly to minibosses if you fail to do so, especially on Hard difficulty.If you've seen some of the gameplay trailers, you might understandably think that this is Dynasty Warriors with Persona 5 characters. But make no mistake, this is very much a Persona game, and a direct sequel to Persona 5. You'll still exploiting enemy weaknesses to get 1 Mores and All-Out Attacks. You'll still die quickly to minibosses if you fail to do so, especially on Hard difficulty. You'll still be baton passing to charge up a special attack. You'll still be acquiring Personas and fusing new ones. You'll still be stealing hearts and reforming twisted minds.

    But you'll be doing all that with a much faster combat system that can seem quite hectic, until you get used to it. Holding down R1 pauses the battle and activates Futaba's Analysis skill, which shows you detailed information about every enemy, and you will be doing this a lot during the harder fights.

    In fact, the plentiful boss battles feel like a fast-paced WoW raid. You'll be learning enemy attack patterns, dodging AoEs, healing and buffing your allies while debuffing your enemies. It's not just mindless button bashing.

    The experience here is not as deep as Persona 5, but it's very decent nonetheless. I say this as someone who played both Persona 5 AND Royal from start to finish.    … Expand
  47. Steyraus
    Nov 4, 2021
    9
    It has all the Coolness and sexyness of P5 but without the mind numbing repetition of watching the same animations, hearing the the same music loops and fighting the same boring fight OVER and OVER....There is still way to much long winded conversations and few iritating quests, but you really can't get characters and a world like this anywhere else.
    Combat is now Fun...Unlike P5 where    It has all the Coolness and sexyness of P5 but without the mind numbing repetition of watching the same animations, hearing the the same music loops and fighting the same boring fight OVER and OVER....There is still way to much long winded conversations and few iritating quests, but you really can't get characters and a world like this anywhere else.
    Combat is now Fun...Unlike P5 where combat is the same thing as changing a setting, picking and option in a menu...Now you move, jump dodge, real reactions, sense of space and accurate timing is needed for combat..Not just picking punch in a menu..    … Expand
  48. Victikur
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Simplemente maravilloso, la BSO sigue siendo de 10, la historia de 10, ahora es más rapido, ágil y directo... gracias Atlus por seguir regalándonos estas joyas.
  49. marvsfontanilla
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    Story: 9
    Graphics: 9
    Sound: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    Game Time: 60 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  50. MuntaX
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Es una muy digna secuela del Persona 5,han sabido pasar todos los elementos del Persona 5 original a un juego de acción y a salido un juegazo con muy buena historia y un gameplay adictivo y desafiante
  51. rcna123
    Mar 27, 2021
    8
    It's a little jarring at first, as the wonderful time management aspects of P5 are gone. Many of the core mechanics are stripped down to their bare bones. The game really takes off when you leave Shibuya and venture on your Japan road-trip. Being able to tag along with the Phantom Thieves on a summer tour of Japan is a must for die hard fans of P5. It's nice to be able to experienceIt's a little jarring at first, as the wonderful time management aspects of P5 are gone. Many of the core mechanics are stripped down to their bare bones. The game really takes off when you leave Shibuya and venture on your Japan road-trip. Being able to tag along with the Phantom Thieves on a summer tour of Japan is a must for die hard fans of P5. It's nice to be able to experience real world locations through the game.

    Take it for what it is, not a full blown sequel but a summer diversion with the cast of P5.

    It's a solid effort. For real.    … Expand
  52. Solidwisdom
    Mar 1, 2021
    9
    This game is really good. I played the original persona 5 and its one of the most satisfying jrpgs in the decade. This game basically continues the story of that game while adding a new battle system and new gameplay elements. Everything about it like prety much in this game. Persona 5 was for me way to long, this game’s length is slightly shorter but i feel like ill put way more hoursThis game is really good. I played the original persona 5 and its one of the most satisfying jrpgs in the decade. This game basically continues the story of that game while adding a new battle system and new gameplay elements. Everything about it like prety much in this game. Persona 5 was for me way to long, this game’s length is slightly shorter but i feel like ill put way more hours than the 40 hours they said it takes to beat because the dungeons can be confusing and take a awhile to figure out where to go and the grinding will add lot more hours to the gameplay. I Really like this and any rpg fan should play it. Only thing i didnt like was that the battle system can be confusing and take awhile to get used to, also the story is a little more complex this time so far in the game little hard to follow sometimes. Really amazingly made game.… Expand
  53. Sevenbiscuit7
    Feb 21, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I got this game early because I pre ordered the deluxe version. I have to say the Jails are so neat! The villains are top notch as you’d expect and follow nearly the same formula as exploring a castle. I was worried the game wouldn’t strike me since it’s got the dynasty warriors vibe to it. I’m glad to say I love it though and seeing these characters back is a great way to start the year off! Even if you’re slightly skeptical about this game, I’d say try it. I really thought I wouldn’t love it but here I am. It retains the P5 charm and while sure, loses some features, it also gains a lot too! It’s a worthy sequel and one I’ll keep coming to.… Expand
  54. Briziosan
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    More Like an action rpg than a classic musou great and deep gameplay , tons of dialogues beautiful art and soundtrack. Reccomended for all persona and shin megami tensei and fans of action games.
  55. Kostas_Spirou
    Jun 1, 2022
    9
    What a fantastic sequel to my favorite game of all time.
    I'm beyond satisfied with this continuation of the story, and while the premise might feel a bit similar to the original game, it's still pretty good.
    What makes this game very different is the gameplay, I love the gameplay mechanics, it feels fast and it's very enjoyable, I had a blast playing through it. The music is well,    What a fantastic sequel to my favorite game of all time.
    I'm beyond satisfied with this continuation of the story, and while the premise might feel a bit similar to the original game, it's still pretty good.

    What makes this game very different is the gameplay, I love the gameplay mechanics, it feels fast and it's very enjoyable, I had a blast playing through it.

    The music is well, godlike as I expected from a Persona 5 game, however the audio is sometimes a little bit weird, for example there are few times were you can't hear the characters very well, but it's not something that bothered me that much.

    Overall I loved this game, and it's the perfect sequel for Persona 5.

    Final Rating: "Amazing" ~ 9/10.    … Expand
  56. Swamgoose
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Time travel has not been possible since persona 5 strikers was published, games movement is good, story is repetetive, game play is very entertaining… Expand
  57. sityoazzdown
    Apr 23, 2021
    8
    Score: 8.7/10

    Pros: - Main cast is charming and lovable, one of the best last gen has to offer = 10/10 - Combat is enjoyable and you are forced to swap party members around to counter enemies weaknesses, to keep things fresh. - Story is decent, but the overall journey is great - A lot of content here, ranging from 30-50 hours, depending on how much grinding you do So-So -    Score: 8.7/10

    Pros:
    - Main cast is charming and lovable, one of the best last gen has to offer = 10/10
    - Combat is enjoyable and you are forced to swap party members around to counter enemies weaknesses, to keep things fresh.
    - Story is decent, but the overall journey is great
    - A lot of content here, ranging from 30-50 hours, depending on how much grinding you do

    So-So
    - repetitive jrpg nature (self-explanatory)
    - turn based combat still works better based on the game's mechanic
    - nothing really new for persona fans except the switch to third person combat (the persona, and skills/mechanics remain the same).

    Cons:
    - removal of the confidant system (one of the best features of persona 5)
    - requests.. or side quests are not fun... a lot of backtracking, and grinding.
    - story was still great but the ending felt dragged on, making me dread the final jail run.

    Overall really good, not as good as persona 5, but just as enjoyable. Would definately reccomend if you enjoy jrpgs. But I would reccomend it just because I love the main cast, they're so awesome!    … Expand
  58. iKen
    Apr 27, 2022
    9
    Played on PS4 Pro.
    Gameplay: GREAT
    Graphic: GOOD
    Story: GOOD
    Music/Sound : GOOD
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT
  59. montagx
    Apr 6, 2021
    8
    [Spanish]
    Como secuela cumple, aunque en sí el juego es bastante distinto a lo que vimos en Persona 5/Persona 5 Royal, por lo cual se debe jugar considerando estas diferencias.
    La historia no parece estar a la altura de la entrega anterior, suele repetir un mismo concepto variadas veces en los villanos, los cuales a opinión personal, no tienen demasiada trascendencia; la historia de    [Spanish]
    Como secuela cumple, aunque en sí el juego es bastante distinto a lo que vimos en Persona 5/Persona 5 Royal, por lo cual se debe jugar considerando estas diferencias.

    La historia no parece estar a la altura de la entrega anterior, suele repetir un mismo concepto variadas veces en los villanos, los cuales a opinión personal, no tienen demasiada trascendencia; la historia de los phantom thieves se mantiene similar, no se profundiza mucho en ellos, aunque los nuevos personajes que se suman a los phantom thieves cumplen con ser interesantes y tienen un climax bastante satisfactorio, agregando frescura a la historia.

    En cuanto a gameplay, el juego no cuenta con la distribución del tiempo y la mejora de los stats de las otras entregas de Persona, haciendo que este tenga una historia mucho mas lineal; las misiones secundarias se componen de solicitudes que son enviadas al menú, las cuales en general consisten en volver a una zona ya finalizada y luchar nuevamente con sombras o alguno que otro boss sin trascendencia. Aún así las batallas en este juego pueden considerarse una mejora, siendo un Musous/Hack n' Slash que recuerda al uso de habilidades de FF7 Remake, pero obviamente con un ritmo más frenético; el gameplay cumple y es divertido, aunque se nota un poco experimental y aunque se puede abusar de algunos sistemas que lo pueden hacer demasiado fácil.

    La música está a la altura de las entregas anteriores, con el DLC puedes oir los OST de todas las demás entregas, ayudando a la nostalgía.

    En general es un buen juego, con un final bastante cumplidor y una buena continuación para las aventuras de P5, cuando lo termines, volverás a sentir ese mismo vacío que queda luego de terminar un juego de la serie Persona.    … Expand
  60. Allyptic
    Mar 8, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  61. Rakasta7
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    P5S is a sequel to an amazing game. I got into the game not knowing what to expect (persona 5 original) and fell in love with all aspects of it: the music, the story, the gameplay the grown up Pokémon style. Persona 5 Strikers is a follow up to an insanely successful game, so far the story is great and I’m looking forward to finishing it, the gameplay for me is less great in comparison toP5S is a sequel to an amazing game. I got into the game not knowing what to expect (persona 5 original) and fell in love with all aspects of it: the music, the story, the gameplay the grown up Pokémon style. Persona 5 Strikers is a follow up to an insanely successful game, so far the story is great and I’m looking forward to finishing it, the gameplay for me is less great in comparison to the turn-based combat, but I still like it because it has it’s own persona flavor behind it. My advice to anyone willing to get P5S: PLAY PERSONA 5 FIRST! if you like it and fall in love with it the way I did then definitely get Persona 5 Strikers… Expand
  62. lowkee33
    Mar 7, 2021
    9
    I have only played persona 4 and persona 5 previous to this game. I really love this series for what it is. But I got to say this game was a lot of fun too. It’s not just your typical game/W-force smash up, it actually feels like a Persona game. Other than the combat, the rest feels right at home. I love both styles of games so I really enjoyed a hack-n-slash Persona. The story is reallyI have only played persona 4 and persona 5 previous to this game. I really love this series for what it is. But I got to say this game was a lot of fun too. It’s not just your typical game/W-force smash up, it actually feels like a Persona game. Other than the combat, the rest feels right at home. I love both styles of games so I really enjoyed a hack-n-slash Persona. The story is really good as are the newer characters. If you can’t get past the new combat style then just wait till it’s on sale and play it because it’s still worth playing just for the story in my opinion. I usually like this style game but I usually can never stick with them because they’re so repetitive, but I have been able to stick with this one and have enjoyed every minute of it. One other thing I know people were worried about was if you had to grind a ton to be able to be good at this game and the answer is no for the most part I run each done in a couple of times and now they’re not I’ve been able to handle just about anything thrown at me. I’ve been able to get all the best gear that’s available at the time for all my companions with little grinding so I do like that.… Expand
  63. zeldaxfan
    Apr 7, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who has never played a single Persona game in her life, I have to admit that this game is incredibly fun. The melee based combat mixed with the usage of Personas is a perfect combination, especially as you progress through the game and get stronger Personas. The story is interesting and the Jails, although short—with exception of Shibuya’s and Osaka’s—are fun to play through.

    The game holds your hand throughout its entirety: it tells you where to go and what to do. This isn’t a problem though. Shibuya’s large map felt maze like and took me three days to complete. However, Osaka’s map, as large as it might have been, was easy to navigate. The game’s atmosphere is simply astonishing. None of the game’s eight Jails felt remotely similar, and despite the story’s dark undertones, the Phantom Thieves’ lighthearted interactions juxtaposed perfectly with the dark storyline. Ryuji and Zenkichi’s juvenile attitudes bring a lot of comedic relief.

    The Phantom Thieves compliment each other perfectly and are all fun to play as. I found myself, initially, relying on Joker for everything, however I changed party members depending on the Jail I was in. During the last two Jails, however, my party remained static: Joker, Sophia, Makoto, and Zenkichi. Joker due to his Personas always coming in clutch, Sophia for, some reason, always dealing massive damage with her Show Time attack. I could always count on Makoto for hard hitting Nuclear blows during the final Jails. And Zenkichi, well, I just always thought he was cool.

    The game has it fair share of heartwarming moments. When Ryuji came to Sophia’s defense in Okinawa, proving to everyone that Sophia *is* the Phantom Thieves’ baby; when Akane and Zenkichi reunited; when Sophia decided to leave with Ichinose after everything she did to her. Not everything in this game is doom and gloom!

    My biggest problem with this game is how heavy handed it is with its plot twists. From Sophia’s introduction in Shibuya, it’s obvious that she would have some type of involvement or relationship to EMMA. However I looked past it, and decided to focus on the story regardless of already knowing what might happen in the end game. Not to mention that this game is visually striking—even on the Switch—and the soundtrack is badass.

    This game’s a must have for everyone who’s interested in this series but doesn’t know where to start. It’s fun, action packed, dialogue heavy, and just damn pretty to look at.    … Expand
  64. UnknownMight
    Apr 27, 2022
    9
    If you loved P5/R, this is a MUST get, just to get a reunion with your friends.
    Pros:
    - no one is off character, it's the same quality dialogue you are used to
    - great story, great new characters
    Con:
    - Combat can be chaotic, but in hindsight P5 combat was too simple so it's an upgrade
    - no dating
  65. superpyro296
    May 11, 2022
    8
    I played persona 5 three years ago and I was hyped to try this sequel. Persona 5 strikers is more action-rpg oriented or Musou. The game is quite long but not at the same level of Persona 5. I completed my walkthrough of Persona 5 in 135 hours and I completed P5 strikers in around 64 hours. Those hours include side content that was for the most part interesting. I had a great time withI played persona 5 three years ago and I was hyped to try this sequel. Persona 5 strikers is more action-rpg oriented or Musou. The game is quite long but not at the same level of Persona 5. I completed my walkthrough of Persona 5 in 135 hours and I completed P5 strikers in around 64 hours. Those hours include side content that was for the most part interesting. I had a great time with this game but it's not as outstanding as Persona 5. Here are a few strong aspects of the game and weaknesses:

    +
    The story is quite good and the new characters are interesting
    The game is fun and engaging
    The soundtrack is amazing

    _
    Sometimes, graphics are ugly (aliasing problem on PS4)
    Combat can be chaotic at times
    The first boss is too hard

    I think this game is great but you definitely need to play P5 or P5 royal before this one. In my opinion, it's not suited for newcomers.    … Expand
  66. Bbplayer
    Sep 25, 2022
    8
    Awesome experience overall. If you are a fan of the Persona franchise at all you should play this. A really solid story with some nice gameplay as well. One complaint I do have is that the audio mixing is really bad at times. The music is way to loud when the characters are talking and you can't turn it down. Besides that, it is a good game.
  67. iMustang
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Persona 5 Strikers has set the bar very high for me in 2021 Video Games. This full fledged sequel to Persona 5 is essentially that, Persona 5-2. Not a fighting game with visual novel storytelling, not dancing with conversations, and certainly not chibi maze-crawling - This game is a direct sequel to Persona 5 taking place only a few months after the original game ends (and is not a Musou,Persona 5 Strikers has set the bar very high for me in 2021 Video Games. This full fledged sequel to Persona 5 is essentially that, Persona 5-2. Not a fighting game with visual novel storytelling, not dancing with conversations, and certainly not chibi maze-crawling - This game is a direct sequel to Persona 5 taking place only a few months after the original game ends (and is not a Musou, for the record). In this game the Phantom Thieves reunite to do what they do best: Enter the metaverse, find the targets, and change their hearts. The tone for this game is no different than where we left off last time which really shows how closely Atlus and Koei worked together to make a new plot, new settings, and AMAZING new characters all come together to deliver an incredible story.

    Gameplay wise, this game continues to be perfection. Koei Tecmo are masters of hack and slash combat, and playing as the Phantom Thieves in this style never felt better. Every character plays in the same ways they move while fighting in Persona 5, from weapon and attack movements all the way to animating their showtimes & all out attacks. Even the quotes they say (ex. Ann's "Now, I'm pissed!" when standing back up) have been perfectly preserved. You really feel like a switch was flipped from turn based to action, and the transition is complete perfection. This game even includes a Velvet Room, Shopping (which your money matters now more than ever), and a Request system that while different from the original in many ways still feels the same. And now they've adding cooking!

    I can't express enough just how much of a pure JOY this game is. It's so wonderful to reunite with the Phantom Thieves for a new adventure, make delightful new friends that have become some of my favorite characters, and go on a fun trip with the same gang you know and love. There are so many moments that are laugh out loud funny and it's hard not to keep a smile on your face the entire time. The music has been wonderfully remixed, and yes, the band returns for some epic new tracks making the soundtrack additions to the franchise fantastic ones. Add on extra bosses, post game content, and more side quests than you know what to do with and before you know it you may spend just as long playing this game as the original Persona 5. I have nothing but praise to offer this game without a single demerit. If you loved Persona 5 then do not put this game on the back-burner. This is a wonderful continuation of the story we love providing excellent new characters who are just as deep and meaningful as the original cast. To me, this game is no less perfect than the original or Royal.    … Expand
  68. jotape01
    Jun 28, 2021
    8
    If you are looking for additional content and a new perspective of what is Persona 5. This is your game. Dropped some mechanics of the original game but it's fine. Enjoyed it from beginning to end.
  69. bullshark
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    First, you'll wanna play Persona 5 (or Persona 5 Royal) before you do Strikers bc Persona is a very story & character heavy experience, if you want to appreciate what you're doing. That said, this game does musou right, unlike Hyrule Warriors, if that was your worry, as it was mine. The game also has a lot of really cool quality of life improvements, a big one related to time (dates are aFirst, you'll wanna play Persona 5 (or Persona 5 Royal) before you do Strikers bc Persona is a very story & character heavy experience, if you want to appreciate what you're doing. That said, this game does musou right, unlike Hyrule Warriors, if that was your worry, as it was mine. The game also has a lot of really cool quality of life improvements, a big one related to time (dates are a thing in Persona 5). The new character is pretty legit as well. As Persona 5, this game has top notch music too. Once you play P5 or P5R, play this game. Tho it coulda used more demons from other SMT titles.… Expand
  70. iCyanRyu_
    Jan 11, 2022
    9
    Amazing game. I'm not a fan of traditional turn base JRPGs which is why I avoided playing persona 5, but persona 5 strikers fixes that with its exciting gameplay mechanics such as Combining combos, skills, and special attacks to defeat enemies. With included stealth mechanics that makes you feel like actually playing persona. The game could be further improved but I am fine with thatAmazing game. I'm not a fan of traditional turn base JRPGs which is why I avoided playing persona 5, but persona 5 strikers fixes that with its exciting gameplay mechanics such as Combining combos, skills, and special attacks to defeat enemies. With included stealth mechanics that makes you feel like actually playing persona. The game could be further improved but I am fine with that quality as I find it very entertaining and engaging… Expand
  71. Padudu
    Mar 13, 2021
    8
    I have started my Persona journey with Persona 5 Royal and became a fan instantly. The world and game design impressed me like never before. Saying that there was no way I wouldn't try Persona 5 Strikers. Persona 5 Strikers was a fantastic follow-up to the story of Persona 5 but didn't felt necessary to play one before the other. It was a great adventure with awesome new characters thatI have started my Persona journey with Persona 5 Royal and became a fan instantly. The world and game design impressed me like never before. Saying that there was no way I wouldn't try Persona 5 Strikers. Persona 5 Strikers was a fantastic follow-up to the story of Persona 5 but didn't felt necessary to play one before the other. It was a great adventure with awesome new characters that were able to fit right in the story, deepening bonds with the characters this game felt very natural comparing to the obligation of making bonds with people you didn't want to in Persona 5. The combat this time around wasn't JR-PG but rather Hack and Slash. It was very polished and intense despite some camera issues I found along the way. The bosses were creative but less challenging than some side-quest bosses which was a bit of a bummer because they had such cool designs. The music was a junction of the music you already loved from Persona 5 with some new music that made the game much more enjoyable. Overall Atlus nailed it once more and I can't wait to see what's next in the menu.… Expand
  72. alanwaketan
    Aug 10, 2022
    8
    先回答一个颇受关注的点，本作是否十分割草？答案是否定的。不无双反而非常P5。不同于绝大多数无双衍生品那流水线般的割割割，敌羞吾去脱她衣，然后占领据点的流程。本作使用了P5的潜伏chance跑迷宫流程，可以说十分原汁原味。战斗本身也可圈可点，强调了P5原有的策略性和弱化了标准的无双系统。比如无脑开无双的杀伤力是远不如针对敌人弱点属性的魔法攻击的。但无双连招系统的加入确实极大的丰富了平A的可操作性，让战斗变得更为有趣。迷宫受益于动作化，在交互和趣味性上也都比原作好。

    那再说回剧情本身，以高中生之口讲着成人的童话，毫无疑问是P5 2了。暑期携佳人知己乘房车环游岛国，多么的青春写意浪漫！跟前作相比，反派更俱复杂性，不再是纯粹的坏（鸭志田）。所以反派们的结局多少也让人唏嘘不已。演出音乐还是一如既往的P5味，Lyn的歌声一响起，你就知道你该扶着面具大喊Persona了！    先回答一个颇受关注的点，本作是否十分割草？答案是否定的。不无双反而非常P5。不同于绝大多数无双衍生品那流水线般的割割割，敌羞吾去脱她衣，然后占领据点的流程。本作使用了P5的潜伏chance跑迷宫流程，可以说十分原汁原味。战斗本身也可圈可点，强调了P5原有的策略性和弱化了标准的无双系统。比如无脑开无双的杀伤力是远不如针对敌人弱点属性的魔法攻击的。但无双连招系统的加入确实极大的丰富了平A的可操作性，让战斗变得更为有趣。迷宫受益于动作化，在交互和趣味性上也都比原作好。

    那再说回剧情本身，以高中生之口讲着成人的童话，毫无疑问是P5 2了。暑期携佳人知己乘房车环游岛国，多么的青春写意浪漫！跟前作相比，反派更俱复杂性，不再是纯粹的坏（鸭志田）。所以反派们的结局多少也让人唏嘘不已。演出音乐还是一如既往的P5味，Lyn的歌声一响起，你就知道你该扶着面具大喊Persona了！

    总结起来就是一款动作化且精简的P5，非常精彩。再见了认知诃学，再见了怪盗团，就让我再说最后一次：take your heart。于我而言P5始于2018年暑期，P5S终于2022年暑期，世事变迁（covid），感慨良多。推荐给所有玩过P5的人。    … Expand
  73. jacobgoh101
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    Awesome characters, awesome plot, awesome music. Great for Persona fans!!!!
  74. ashwathama199
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    After the legendary masterpiece of Persona 5, the devs perfected the perfection by launching a sightly extended version called P5 Royal and now they went further, listening to some of their critics complaining about it being a turn based action which to them is an outdated boring mechanic, and hence releasing a real time action version of this game, that too as a sequel to the story.After the legendary masterpiece of Persona 5, the devs perfected the perfection by launching a sightly extended version called P5 Royal and now they went further, listening to some of their critics complaining about it being a turn based action which to them is an outdated boring mechanic, and hence releasing a real time action version of this game, that too as a sequel to the story. Boy-o-boy initially it seemed to be a ridiculous decision since it seemed to ditch both the parties at the same time ( you can take your time to comprehend this statement), but it turned out to be an amazing game. This sudden Turning of an age old turn based mechanic into real time hack and slash, must have been one hell of a challenge for the devs, I bet, but God damn they nailed it. Not only it provides the privilege to seamlessly slash through your enemies using variety of combos, but also allows you to use persona powers in order to exploit weakness along with the good old follow up , all out attacks and baton pass which make the combat super flashy. It surely has a learning curve, and once you get hold of it, nothing seems more satisfying than this. They took the soundtrack to next level by introducing new funk jazz tracks off course but also by turning their classic tracks into heavy metal. But thats all about the good part. The problem with this game is the story, which is too simple and seems like a degraded reskin of that of it predecessor. Lowering the difficulty by introducing so many checkpoints, removing deadlines and giving you the ability to restore HP and SP by returning at almost anytime wasnt a good idea either. There are no companions, very fewer personas. There are no challenging areas once you beat the game, except for a few more optional bosses off course, but once you do all that, the game becomes highly stale, even in New Game+ unless you play it on Merciless difficulty, which is extremely hard.

    With all that said, this game is still a must play, due to its unique and satisfactory combat and if you do its side missions, this game is a roller coaster ride at least for 50 hrs, and has the ability to satisfy both turn based and hack and slash lovers and thats why the uniqueness. Well done devs    … Expand
  75. Szntax
    May 22, 2021
    8
    How can a sequel be any better? Improved battle system, great story, more places to visit. Great!
  76. blk_mamba
    Mar 4, 2021
    9
    Loved the game. I have been playing Persona games since Persona 3 and I thought i wouldn’t enjoy it because of the change in the battle system but it actually ended up being super fun. Definitely recommend everyone to give it a try. Download the demo if you aren’t sure.
  77. illuvatar_1st
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    If you love the universe of Persona 5 then you ll love strikers.
    The game is no longer an RPG BUT it's the only thing that change!
    Phantom thieves and their personalities is still the same and as enjoyable as ever. The Jails are well design with interesting "villains" whose stories are really something to consider. The day to day life cycle change and instead of going to school you    If you love the universe of Persona 5 then you ll love strikers.
    The game is no longer an RPG BUT it's the only thing that change!
    Phantom thieves and their personalities is still the same and as enjoyable as ever.
    The Jails are well design with interesting "villains" whose stories are really something to consider.
    The day to day life cycle change and instead of going to school you pretty much enjoy the summer vacation on a road trip through Japan with your friends. Anime and in game cutscenes are back and they re fantastic.
    The new characters are really fun and have interesting back stories. The game unlike the OG doesnt last 100 hrs, and that's not bad as the story does feel complete!

    SO what you waiting on...... PPPPPEEERRRRSSSOOOONNNAAAAAAAAAA!    … Expand
  78. Vaeu
    Dec 25, 2021
    9
    After Royal, I was prepared to leave the world of Persona 5 behind. Strikers act as an epilogue to the story of the Phantom Thieves, their last dance to steal our hearts.

    The gameplay is distinctive from a Persona game, it is difficult at first but the game eases you in well, albeit the gameplay does get repetitive as the game progresses and on a merciless playthrough but it is    After Royal, I was prepared to leave the world of Persona 5 behind. Strikers act as an epilogue to the story of the Phantom Thieves, their last dance to steal our hearts.

    The gameplay is distinctive from a Persona game, it is difficult at first but the game eases you in well, albeit the gameplay does get repetitive as the game progresses and on a merciless playthrough but it is satisfying at least.

    The style of Persona 5 is evident from its UI and world, all vibrant and the music still slaps.
    It feels so nostalgic having the gang again and refreshing travelling around Japan, the new characters are deep and likable and the story manages to stay at a good quality throughout the experience.

    Definitely recommend it for fans of Persona 5, it is harder to sell as a gateway into persona but it is still a great adventure.    … Expand
  79. KnightArtorias7
    Apr 6, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me gustó mucho el sistema de combate pero la historia es básicamente lo mismo que el persona 5 original aun asi los personajes nuevos como Zenkichi y Sophia fueron muy buenos… Expand
  80. Deank1006
    Mar 11, 2021
    9
    Not as good as the actually persona 5 but if you enjoyed p5 you will enjoy p5s. Took me about 45 hours and I’m hoping for DLC.
  81. jackthemc
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    It's a layup if you're a fan of the previous Persona 5 games. The different game mechanics and somewhat-bizarre anti-aliasing are quickly overtaken by a sequel-worthy story and soundtrack.
  82. Venzeles
    Mar 25, 2021
    9
    A brilliant sequel for a brilliant game.This game brings back the excitement and memories of royal and og game.I laughed,I cried trough the story,and I have no shame to admit that. New characters,music,story-all of this are absolutely marvelous. My personal goty 2021.
  83. Kauosnipzy
    Feb 23, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um jogo ótimo, mas n supera seu antecessor, muito se pode ver pela nova proposta em musou e deixando de ser um rpg de turno… Expand
  84. MikaelJuko
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    I enjoy P5 strikers. The gameplay and the boss fights. Maybe i want Multiplayer, but i undestand why not. Great Persona game, maybe 30 pr 40 hours and New Game +. A lot of Personas and Fusions. Waiting for more content like this.
  85. peetersc93
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    First off if I had to give this an objective score, I’d probably go with an 8 or 9 but due to some of the totally ridiculous low score reviews I felt the need to bump up my score. Let me first begin by saying, if you are expecting a directly sequel to Persona 5/ Persona 5 Royal, this isn’t that nor did it ever claim to be. I’m not sure where these people got the idea it was a directFirst off if I had to give this an objective score, I’d probably go with an 8 or 9 but due to some of the totally ridiculous low score reviews I felt the need to bump up my score. Let me first begin by saying, if you are expecting a directly sequel to Persona 5/ Persona 5 Royal, this isn’t that nor did it ever claim to be. I’m not sure where these people got the idea it was a direct sequel, but a simple google search would tell you it’s a spin off. The game has been out for months in Japan so there really shouldn’t be any surprises in terms of what the game is/isn’t. Now for the game itself, I think it’s a fantastic spinoff from the mainline persona games. I am a huge fan of the “Musou” style action games and this is the most interesting one I’ve played in a long time. It feels like a persona game with encounters like a Musou game. It’s very similar to an older project series by Atlus games, Raidou, but way better executed. The story is very good for what it is and builds off of the story from P5. The biggest criticisms I can make are that the persona compendium isn’t as vast and there is really only 1 small part of the game that at all resembles a social link from the main persona series. However, because this is a spin-off and not a sequel the game still works without that. If you like action style RPGs, are a fan of Persona 5, or just want a new interesting take on Musou games I highly recommend this.… Expand
  86. Sonaldo-San
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    A fantastic experience for fans of the series, fun combat that is very engaging And is not all about button mashing at all. While not as great as the turn based style, it provides a great challenge and is a nice change of pace and something different from turn based combat which allows you to get to use any of your favourite Phantom Thieves. It's story is very good and menues andA fantastic experience for fans of the series, fun combat that is very engaging And is not all about button mashing at all. While not as great as the turn based style, it provides a great challenge and is a nice change of pace and something different from turn based combat which allows you to get to use any of your favourite Phantom Thieves. It's story is very good and menues and soundtrack is phenomenal. A must buy for all phantom Thieves fans.… Expand
  87. ExFatGaming
    Mar 1, 2021
    8
    The game is great, a true sequel to P5. Some of the dialogs will cause you confusion if you have not played P5. and.... Just pretend royal did not happened. :D
  88. WEQRDS
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    great game, i love the combat and the stiory, perfect sequel.
  89. Stefanobed
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    Funny and a news for the game industry ! The saga persona is amazing, the songs 10, gameplay 9 and story 10
  90. Gilgamax
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    As a Persona fan, you cannot miss out on this title! It's a sequel straight up and it does an amazing job bringing a fresh experience with it's gameplay, while still maintaining that JRPG feel. Honestly, the story is just as entertaining and the soundtrack is superb as usual! I'm having a great time and I don't regret purchasing this either :)
  91. YannySp101
    May 7, 2021
    8
    Persona 5 Strikers is a spin-off title of the Persona series and the direct sequel to Persona 5... not Royal. Still, even if you've only played Persona 5 Royal, you won't need to play Persona 5 before jumping on Persona 5 Strikers, since Persona 5 Royal is just an enhanced version of Persona 5 and not a different game.
    When I finished Persona 5 back in 2019, I remember wishing for a    Persona 5 Strikers is a spin-off title of the Persona series and the direct sequel to Persona 5... not Royal. Still, even if you've only played Persona 5 Royal, you won't need to play Persona 5 before jumping on Persona 5 Strikers, since Persona 5 Royal is just an enhanced version of Persona 5 and not a different game.
    When I finished Persona 5 back in 2019, I remember wishing for a sequel, and it seems like my wish came true!
    Not gonna lie, revisiting old friends and areas hit right in the feels and I didn't expect it.
    Despite being a sequel to Persona 5, Persona 5 Strikers shares a similar narrative structure. Overall, Persona 5 Strikers has a nice story but not an exceptional one, like Persona 5.
    The gameplay is completely different though! While Persona 5 plays like a turn based JRPG, Persona 5 Strikers plays like a mix of turn based JRPG and hack 'n' slash, it's challenging, it's fun and it works very well.
    The characters are awesome, especially the additional characters.
    It is no surprise that the music is wonderful, coming from a Persona game.
    The art style is very stylish and charming, it's not as impressive as in Persona 5, but the quality is quite better.
    Although the gameplay itself is great, the dungeons get a bit tiring after some time, unfortunately.
    Also, while the writing is fine for the most part, some plot points seem to be rushed.

    Pros:
    + Good story
    + Engaging gameplay
    + Fantastic characters
    + Incredible music
    + Beautiful visuals

    Cons:
    - Tedious dungeons
    - Inconsistent writing

    Narrative: 7/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Content: ?/10
    Characters: 9/10
    Music: 10/10
    Art Style: 9/10

    Final Rating: 8.5/10
    - Really Great -
    For Persona 5 fans, Persona 5 Strikers is a love letter made with passion.
    For the people who haven't played Persona 5, Persona 5 Strikers is still a very good game.

    Do I recommend it?:
    It depends; fans of the series should definitely check it out, while newcomers should play Persona 5/Royal first.
    If you don't own a PS system, I'd still recommend Persona 5 Strikers.    … Expand
  92. Kylelowrydagoat
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Amazing game! I would never say this game was better than vanilla persona 5 or even persona 5 royal. But the way we got extra time with the characters especially the ones that we did not see much of like Haru is amazing! The jails were in a way shorter but bigger which makes it perfect for people who were not a fan of the long the of original persona 5. The only negative thing about is theAmazing game! I would never say this game was better than vanilla persona 5 or even persona 5 royal. But the way we got extra time with the characters especially the ones that we did not see much of like Haru is amazing! The jails were in a way shorter but bigger which makes it perfect for people who were not a fan of the long the of original persona 5. The only negative thing about is the length it’s extremely short compared to persona 5. Great ending to a amazing series. Hope we get a persona 5 royal sequel while we wait for persona 6… Expand
  93. YNNEB2002
    May 9, 2021
    9
    A sequel to a already beloved Game worth catching. Definitely play Persona 5 or Persona 5 Royal FIRST before jumping onto this one if you really want to be familiar with the Persona 5’s story. Though I think it’s somewhat a little hard to adapt from jumping to JRPG of the first game to hack and slash of the sequel. But if you can get through that, the game is actually pretty damn fun. ButA sequel to a already beloved Game worth catching. Definitely play Persona 5 or Persona 5 Royal FIRST before jumping onto this one if you really want to be familiar with the Persona 5’s story. Though I think it’s somewhat a little hard to adapt from jumping to JRPG of the first game to hack and slash of the sequel. But if you can get through that, the game is actually pretty damn fun. But remember to play either P5 or P5R first if you really wanna be familiar with Strikers story. I think I’ve said enough.… Expand
  94. VioIrdsGX
    Apr 5, 2022
    9
    The Persona series is one of my favorites and I never get tired of it and I've always wanted to go back to the story of Persona 5, the game continues with the same personas and everything, but only the battle style is Hack and Slash, but I complain that this game considers him as Dynasty Warrior just because Koei also helped create this game.
  95. GustavoHbs
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    Eu gostei da gameplay, é inferior ao persona 5 royal mas chegou perto de me impressionar, gastei horas e não me arrependo
  96. MajorMinusGT
    Dec 22, 2021
    8
    Like many others who played this title, Persona 5 Royal is one of my absolute favorite games of all time. And while Strikers doesn't have quite the same spark to it that Royal does, it is an unfair comparison. The combat and soundtrack are what really shine here. The combats boasts the innovation of the hack-and-slash formula into a unique combat style for each character, and Atlus'sLike many others who played this title, Persona 5 Royal is one of my absolute favorite games of all time. And while Strikers doesn't have quite the same spark to it that Royal does, it is an unfair comparison. The combat and soundtrack are what really shine here. The combats boasts the innovation of the hack-and-slash formula into a unique combat style for each character, and Atlus's approach to gameplay works spectacularly here. Per usual with the Persona titles, the style and soundtrack work together to really make you feel like one of the Phantom Thieves. My only real issue with the title is a personal preference for a slower story. Given the length of the Royal (and even the base version of Persona 5), I can't help but feel like the story's pacing is a bit all over the place, especially in the back half of the game. However, I think this is purely down to how I feel personally, and it's not really an objective look into the game.
    Overall, Strikers is exactly what it sets out to be: fun, flamboyant, high-octane, and an amazing last right with this era of Persona.

    FInal Score: 8.5/10    … Expand
  97. Sensou
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    Not a musou game. It's still heavily rely on P5 with musou feature in it, not the other way around.

    Gameplay = UNIQUE and STRATEGIC. I can assure you that this game is not an ordinary Musou game as you are not smashing button in this game and it's not hack & slash type of game. You will need to learn all the characters move-set which create more depth in the gameplay mechanic which fun    Not a musou game. It's still heavily rely on P5 with musou feature in it, not the other way around.

    Gameplay = UNIQUE and STRATEGIC. I can assure you that this game is not an ordinary Musou game as you are not smashing button in this game and it's not hack & slash type of game. You will need to learn all the characters move-set which create more depth in the gameplay mechanic which fun and interesting to me as in my opinion this is the most unique and strategic musou game I've ever played

    Story = "Press Option Button" But I just want to tell all of you that it's completely a direct sequel, so don't believe anyone out there that say this game is a standalone game in terms of story. The story is exactly 1 year from persona 5 but its no longer a Palace, they encounter a new metaverse world.

    Content = TOO FEW. Just fighting, that's it. No interaction, hanging out, dating, etc which to me is the main feature that keeps me hook to Persona 5 as I spent 100+ hours on my 1st play-through on Persona 5

    Music = AMAZING. The reason I rate this game 9 is mostly because of the music thou. Completely genius composer. Well all BGM, OST in game is important to set the mood of the game but this game is on another level which you surely notice it. Without the great music, this game is easily will be scored 5 or 6.

    Overall its decent game as for a die hard P5 fans you might want to try it but don't set your expectation too high as its no longer JRPG and you are losing so many great feature and content from Persona 5
    For die hard musou-game fans, skip this game as all the fun part of musou is not here. But, just telling you that this game is very unique musou-style game which you might want to try it out.    … Expand
  98. WellEvil
    Jan 6, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  99. shw079
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    It takes a bit of time to be accustomed to the combat system from the turn-based SMT and P5R, but once you get the gist, it is super fun! The music is excellent as always, with touches of hard rock/metals added to the original P5R styles. I especially like the second to last boss. The music, cutscenes, battles are perfect.
  100. Robin-kunYT
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    Persona 5 Strikers is really good game BUT not as good as Persona 5 and DEFINITELY not as good as Persona 5 Royal but still a great game.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 12, 2021
    70
    Omega Force’s crossover between Persona and the Warriors series is a breath of fresh air for both franchises. It’s not a revelation by any means and not a great sequel to Persona 5 in terms of the story, but despite rather uninteresting content in between missions and the scantiness of additional activities, it’s a good, varied game that’s simply enjoyable. [04/2021, p.36]
  2. ZTGD
    Apr 22, 2021
    85
    Regardless of the issues I had, Persona 5 Strikers is still a fantastic sequel, Persona game, and Musou game. It really is impressive the amount of content they jammed into this game, and the fact that they added way more to the mechanics than I thought they would was a great breath of fresh air. Musou fans will get a ton of enjoyment out of this title and fans of Persona 5 have their sequel that is most certainly worthy of the title.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Apr 9, 2021
    65
    Sadly, Persona 5 Strikers has some value only for the fans of original Persona 5. For others it will prove to be an odd mix of a dull visual novel with a pretty average musou game. [Issue#252, p.56]
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