Persona 5

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  1. Pooltwo
    Apr 11, 2017
    9
    Persona 5 is an addictive JRPG that will prove difficult to even put down the controller.

    The story follows you, a Tokyo High-Schooler that attends Shujin Academy. You have been accepted there due to you having a criminal record, be it false. The story is a key point in the Persona franchise, usually following this formula, you being a Japanese high schooler with supernatural powers    Persona 5 is an addictive JRPG that will prove difficult to even put down the controller.

    The story follows you, a Tokyo High-Schooler that attends Shujin Academy. You have been accepted there due to you having a criminal record, be it false. The story is a key point in the Persona franchise, usually following this formula, you being a Japanese high schooler with supernatural powers (With exception of Persona 2. The cast are actually adults). The narrative follows you and your other friends, who have Personas, and dubbed yourself the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. You go through palaces, otherworldly settings in the metaverse, where you can summon your powers. You 'steal' hearts from rotten adults, and when you steal the heart/treasure in the metaverse, they'll confess their sins in the real world.

    The RPG section of the game comes in the palaces, and another randomly generated palace of sorts called momentos. However, you also have to balance your everyday life and stay out of trouble, since you're on probation. Perform well in school, increase confidant levels, or social links, and improve your stats and buy/make tools to use in the metaverse. You can also hang out with friends you develop in the game.

    Personas belong to arcana, or a group of shadows (enemies in palaces) and personas that share traits. Persona may be grouped in an arcana due to physical appearance, mythology, personality, and/or stats. Hanging out with confidants improves the power level of persona's you can make in the arcana they pride in. This happens in the infamous velvet room, taking form as a jail now.

    In Persona 1 and 2, the Velvet room was just a room, with Igor, the boss of it, residing there. In Persona 3 it became an elevator, and in Persona 4, it was a limousine. The velvet room in Persona 5 is my favorite so far, since the fusion is done grimly yet stylishly.

    Speaking of style, this game is bringing all of it. It's beautiful, loud, and in your face (But in a good way). The game has hues of red dancing across it, and shades of white and black accompanying it.

    Characters in this game are amazing as well. They fall into some anime tropes, but have unique traits that pull them away from them, making it trouble to decide which story you want to learn first. The settings in this game are really realistic to modern day Tokyo, and immerse you into the metaverse, with an uneasy feel in them.

    The story this time focusses on freedom and oppression. I won't say anymore, because I made the summary above a little spoiler-y.

    Finally, the music is lovely, and it presents a cooler feel, with a calm, jazzy background. Truly, my only complain is the camera in sneak portions of the game, since it can be really gimmicky, and mess you up. All my game overs so far were due to the camera, delivering some frustration to me.

    Persona 5 is a Brilliant JRPG that any one remotely interested in should own.    … Expand
  2. ChojWaBom
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    You don't need to read a review to see how good Persona is, I just come here to give it 10
    Plot: 10/10
    Music: 11/10
    My time and student life after playing P5: 0/10
    You can see Rise poster (P4) at the Station Square
  3. MistyFalls
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    -This is by far the best Persona game I've played. It has the perfect balance of humor and mellow in it. P1, P2 and P3 has dark tones and melodramatic narrative. P4 went overboard with the humor and it's not necessarily a bad thing but it definitely felt like a different Persona game to me. P5 has a balance of both in terms of narrative.
    -The major and minor characters, most of them are    -This is by far the best Persona game I've played. It has the perfect balance of humor and mellow in it. P1, P2 and P3 has dark tones and melodramatic narrative. P4 went overboard with the humor and it's not necessarily a bad thing but it definitely felt like a different Persona game to me. P5 has a balance of both in terms of narrative.
    -The major and minor characters, most of them are likable and has good depth in them.
    -The aesthetic and visual of the game is superb. The colors are vibrant and the art style is beautiful. The dungeons are detailed and interactive. I'm super happy that they aren't as dull or bland as the previous ones (Tartarus comes to mind). The boss designs are also very good.
    -The soundtrack is absolutely outstanding. Shoji Meguro is a music genius. It compliments the narrative and game atmosphere very well.
    -The gameplay is magnificent. It has the same, familiar turn based combat of Persona games and they've added some new things to it as well. There are two new elements (nuclear and psi). Demon negotiations from the mainline SMT games are also added, making acquiring new personas a little challenging.
    -There are tons of content in the form of side quests, social links and collectibles.

    Persona 5 is a modern JRPG masterpiece that I would put in the same level as Chrono Trigger, Xenogears and FF6. It's definitely my favorite game for this year. It's an absolute must play for MegaTen veterans and for open minded new comers who'd like to try a modern JRPG.    … Expand
  4. Jamesshen
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Well, where should i start. Its definetely the king Jrpg of all time.
    Im so surprised and amazed by how high this game would get in its metacritic score.
    Its the best this year and the third best ps4 games of all time. I played for about 40 hours and absolutely loved it. Its so addictive and i have so much things to do. I played persona 3 and 4 before but honestly speaking persona 5 is    Well, where should i start. Its definetely the king Jrpg of all time.
    Im so surprised and amazed by how high this game would get in its metacritic score.
    Its the best this year and the third best ps4 games of all time.
    I played for about 40 hours and absolutely loved it. Its so addictive and i have so much things to do. I played persona 3 and 4 before but honestly speaking persona 5 is the best in its series.
    My favourite character goes to Makoto, such a sweet girl.
    Well its a 10/10 from me.    … Expand
  5. Olander
    Apr 10, 2017
    7
    Are you looking for a game that can put you to sleep, look no further than Persona 5!

    Persona 5 is a very niche game, it is a turn based combat system and a social/dating sim. If you don't like either of those, you will dislike this game a lot. Not to say the game is bad, it is a very good game, it just has to many flaws (you can easily tell the limitations the game has because it    Are you looking for a game that can put you to sleep, look no further than Persona 5!

    Persona 5 is a very niche game, it is a turn based combat system and a social/dating sim. If you don't like either of those, you will dislike this game a lot. Not to say the game is bad, it is a very good game, it just has to many flaws (you can easily tell the limitations the game has because it released on the PS3, instead of being a full fledged PS4 game using its hardware to the max) to be given a higher score than what I rated it.

    The story is like a roller coaster, it has its ups and downs. The game's story is at its best when you are doing the palaces, and the story that revolves around them. But when you finish them, there is such a long low part of the game where it is just dialogue for several hours doing all the mundane stuff, waiting for your next target. Which bored me so much, I was just skipping some dialogue that didn't have voice overs that weren't pertaining to the main story. Another thing I did not like, is that every party character had to go through their Persona identity crisis. It just felt like every party character you met just repeated itself.

    As for the game play, the turn base combat is fun and interrogating the monsters is a interesting concept to capture them to use their powers. It feels very much like Pokemon. The stealth part in the palaces can be somewhat wonky at times because of the issues with the camera, but overall is a solid edition to the game. The best part of the combat system is finding the weakness in each enemy, and then knocking them all down to do a flashy move that most of the time kills all the monsters in a single strike. The bad thing about the weakness system, it goes both ways. Monsters can strike you multiple times if they have the weakness of the person they are attacking. Which can easily lead to a single wipe on harder difficulty settings.

    The music and the art style of the game is amazingly done and are easily the best part of the game. The rock/jazz/electronic music fits very well with the theme. And the style makes up for the limitations that Altus had to hold back by still having the game release on PS3 in 2016/2017.

    In the end, if you are looking for a JRPG to play, look no further than Persona 5. It is the ideal JRPG and a great starting point in the Persona series. It is just not for everyone.    … Expand
  6. MrAptronym
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    I am almost shocked at the attention to detail in this game. Persona 5 is easily the best Turn based RPG I have played since the PS2. It is among the best JRPGs of all time as far as I am concerned.

    Complaints? Occasionally the dialogue feels a bit stilted, and the cover system takes getting used to. Beyond that I believe they have really perfected the persona formula here. The themes    I am almost shocked at the attention to detail in this game. Persona 5 is easily the best Turn based RPG I have played since the PS2. It is among the best JRPGs of all time as far as I am concerned.

    Complaints? Occasionally the dialogue feels a bit stilted, and the cover system takes getting used to. Beyond that I believe they have really perfected the persona formula here. The themes and characters are solid, the dungeon and social aspects feel fully integrated and the pacing is on point. Everything in this game is overflowing with style, even the menus are a joy to look at.

    I was afraid they would just try and repeat the success of Persona 4, but Persona 5 has really gone all out to distinguish itself and the effort paid off. My only worry is how they'll be able to improve on things for the next entry.    … Expand
  7. buttman333
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is a phenomenal game, and could be praised for the way it fills its longevity alone. I found myself sinking over 24 hours into the game within the first 3 days with no apprehension. This game may very well take you over 100 hours to beat, but the time you spend rarely feels like padding.

    I love the characters, the story, the combat, but most of all the stylish design choices.    Persona 5 is a phenomenal game, and could be praised for the way it fills its longevity alone. I found myself sinking over 24 hours into the game within the first 3 days with no apprehension. This game may very well take you over 100 hours to beat, but the time you spend rarely feels like padding.

    I love the characters, the story, the combat, but most of all the stylish design choices. Everything piece of user interface is designed intentionally to fit the art style, and this is done with amazing effect.

    I am so, so happy this game finally came out. Roleplaying as a Japanese high school thief has never been more fun.    … Expand
  8. BelthazarBR
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    The game is incredible and deserves all the praise it was given. Phenomenal story, amazing graphics and art style and all around great characters. Atlus really overdid themselves.
  9. PhantomThief
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Just beat the game so i decided to write a review, this review is coming from someone that has played all the persona games and every shin megami game that has been released in America. From the start Persona 5 pulls you into a beautiful setting, this game will touch you. I have cried countless times playing this since i can relate to the protagonist. Dont miss out on this fantastic game.
  10. Molerat619
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    This is a fun, addictive game That you'll put hundreds of hours into and love the characters. Game of the year contender here. Time will pas by and is great for weekends or to blow away some hours
  11. Gwyndolin
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is the perfect JRPG - if you don't mind heavy dialogue and traditional turn based combat.

    If i'm to nitpick, then I'd say the dialogue in the game is a bit repetitive, just like persona 4 was. I find this in many JRPGs. People often repeat themselves. That's about it. Fusing persona, the strategic combat system, and the sim elements are all very addictive. Topped with the    Persona 5 is the perfect JRPG - if you don't mind heavy dialogue and traditional turn based combat.

    If i'm to nitpick, then I'd say the dialogue in the game is a bit repetitive, just like persona 4 was. I find this in many JRPGs. People often repeat themselves.
    That's about it.

    Fusing persona, the strategic combat system, and the sim elements are all very addictive. Topped with the most flashy and stylish aesthetic I've seen in a game... I can see myself playing this game for 200 hours at least.    … Expand
  12. coolmcdude
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    I don't want to spoil anything so I will keep this short. The game is absolutely everything I have loved about the franchise and more. They have stuck true to the formula and improved it in ways that old fans will love. This game is a master piece with stunning visuals and a gripping story. Thank you Atlus!!
  13. Bertoflyingfox
    Apr 10, 2017
    9
    I'll start off saying I haven't beaten the game and am likely nowhere near done. So far, Persona 5 has a fun story and really great mechanics.

    I'm bored to death of the high school student story trope in anime/JRPGs, but somehow this one just completely sucked me in. Maybe it's because I too hung out in the "back alleys" of my high school with the less popular folks, I don't know.    I'll start off saying I haven't beaten the game and am likely nowhere near done. So far, Persona 5 has a fun story and really great mechanics.

    I'm bored to death of the high school student story trope in anime/JRPGs, but somehow this one just completely sucked me in. Maybe it's because I too hung out in the "back alleys" of my high school with the less popular folks, I don't know. Anyway, the story is good and dives into interesting commentary while providing a nice, crisp anime aesthetic.

    The mechanics shine through the most and is the main reason for my high rating. Some gamers swore that a turn-based RPG just couldn't be engaging in 2017 and yet Persona 5 exists, advancing turn-based mechanics in meaningful ways while all others adhere to fake "action" combat.
    Besides that mechanic is the whole social-link aspect, which really makes the game feel like you're living the life of a student by day and a master thief by night, balancing relationships and activities which will help your alter-ego/team in combat.    … Expand
  14. Keylos
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is one of the best J-RPG i've played.

    It takes everything that worked well on P4 and add some awesome features. The gameplay is really cool and dynamic, the story looks great (i'm at 30h, still far from the end). As usual, the soundtrack is just... perfect.
    Give it a try, you'll not be disappointed, the balance between fight and school life is well done
  15. Kenmei
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Ever since I finished Persona 4 on the PS2 many years ago, I've been waiting for this game to come out and my expectations for this game were astronomically high. And, while I would say it didn't live up to that, the game is almost as perfect as I was hoping it would be. There are a few very minor issues that keep it from reaching the perfect heights that I had hoped for but nothing toEver since I finished Persona 4 on the PS2 many years ago, I've been waiting for this game to come out and my expectations for this game were astronomically high. And, while I would say it didn't live up to that, the game is almost as perfect as I was hoping it would be. There are a few very minor issues that keep it from reaching the perfect heights that I had hoped for but nothing to keep this from being the best JRPG to come out for a very long time and one of the best games for the current console generation.
    It begins and ends with the Story and, while it takes literally hours upon hours of gameplay to finally pick up steam, it has a very satisfying ending and final boss. The dungeons are a big key to that too as they are handmade instead of randomly generated like previous games. While some of them drag on a little too much, (especially one of the ending dungeons), they really set the tone for the game at that point and the bosses were very well designed.
    The characters are also very well done. There are a few standout characters, including the new "mascot" character in this game, Morgana. However, I'd still say that, as a group, Persona 4's cast was a bit more memorable but that might only be from the amount of time I've spent with that game. The voice acting is superb and not just for the main cast. The side characters are really well done too but that's to be expected. I'm a bit disappointed that there wasn't more VO's at some of the more important parts of the game, especially a few scenes at the end, but there's hundreds of lines of dialogue already. That might be a good idea for any kind of remake that will hopefully happen in the future.
    The combat is the same but they've added two new types of damage: Psy and Nuke. They've also added new Personas in the game, but the bigger story might be that they left some of the most controversial monsters in the game. Google the Persona "Mara" and you'll know what I'm talking about. However it was really cool to see some regular Personas like Jack Frost and Pixie in 3D. Plus the new Personas are very cool looking and not just the main characters. The party members have some amazing new Persona designs and it's probably the best collection or Personas so far I think. Special mention has to be made for the music too. The Persona series has always had some of the best music in video gaming and this game was an excellent reminder of that. It's one of the few series I'd pay to buy the soundtrack of and listen to it over and over again.
    There's one big caveat that I want to mention for anyone playing this game: it takes literally dozens upon dozens of hours to complete and it's not an easy game. This is not a series for beginners or people who don't like RPG's. However, if you can deal with all of that, you'll find a game and a series with a ton of heart and promise. This game in particular, while it took almost a decade to be released, shows that the guys at Atlas still got it. And with the way things went with Persona 4, I imagine we will be seeing a few spinoffs and, hopefully, a bigger and better remake in the next few years. Till then I'll be going back in into this world, albeit at a much slower pace.    … Expand
  16. Jsnlng
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    What makes Persona 5 great is its ability to make you live in an entirely different world, in which none of it is spent feeling pointless. This game is the king of JRPGs. It encompasses everything that makes a role-playing game fun and puts it into an emotional roller coaster life of a high school gang and their shenanigans against society.

    If you own a PS3 or PS4 this is probably one    What makes Persona 5 great is its ability to make you live in an entirely different world, in which none of it is spent feeling pointless. This game is the king of JRPGs. It encompasses everything that makes a role-playing game fun and puts it into an emotional roller coaster life of a high school gang and their shenanigans against society.

    If you own a PS3 or PS4 this is probably one of the best games you will play, but I put it at a 9 because turn based fighting is not everyone's cup of tea, and there are some issues with transitions between combat and exploration. To me though, this is what an RPG should be. I would say the only thing that may be missing is the ability to customize your own character and have preferences in that regard, but it's the best RPG game I've played in a while.    … Expand
  17. Multipleman
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Loved Persona 1-2. Unfortunately I missed the opportunity to play Persona 3-4. Persona 5 is a big step up from what I am used to the series being.. But unlike Final Fantasy 15, I feel Persona 5 does "growing up" successfully. The turnbased combat feels like a proper modern evolution of the genre. The music is superb. The characters are charming.. I truly feel like im in an anime playingLoved Persona 1-2. Unfortunately I missed the opportunity to play Persona 3-4. Persona 5 is a big step up from what I am used to the series being.. But unlike Final Fantasy 15, I feel Persona 5 does "growing up" successfully. The turnbased combat feels like a proper modern evolution of the genre. The music is superb. The characters are charming.. I truly feel like im in an anime playing the role of the main protagonist. It's a great feeling. Love where this series is going. I only hope we won't have to wait forever for Persona 6.… Expand
  18. chris247482
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I gave this game a 10 but its really more of a 9.6, initially I had rated it a 9.3 but having played about 25 hours are am bumping the score up a bit. Sadly it doesn't let me enter ratings that specific. I'm still coming across tutorials even after a couple of dozen hours, so there is a lot of depth to this game. The writing is very interesting and the art style is really cool. TheI gave this game a 10 but its really more of a 9.6, initially I had rated it a 9.3 but having played about 25 hours are am bumping the score up a bit. Sadly it doesn't let me enter ratings that specific. I'm still coming across tutorials even after a couple of dozen hours, so there is a lot of depth to this game. The writing is very interesting and the art style is really cool. The drawbacks? The camera is a pain when it comes to the stealth system. I hope this is something they can fix with a patch because it would make the game soo much better. The game is very linear but with the sheer length of the game I can honestly say that I do not feel like any of my time was wasted so far. Everything I do in the game in in furtherance of the storyline and building my character. Compare this to something like witcher 3 where you are free to go most places and do what you want when you want. The difference is in an open world game you can get side tracked and waste time without improving your character in some way. With Persona 5 since you are under time limits and the way all the activities contribute to your character's growth in one way or another, I feel productive after every gaming session. This game is not for everyone , but I was quite surprised on how taken I was with this game, I love western rpgs but this is my first jrpg and I was skeptical that I would enjoy the new playstyle, yet the writing and various systems make the game really enjoyable.… Expand
  19. toim22
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    This is my first Persona game and I am really surprised how the game is awesome. I was "orphan" of a good JRPG and got this with low expectation, but on the first mission I was really impressed how you feel inside the story. It is really nice the way the game introduces you to the Personas and battle options and for me, playing Persona for the first time, feel like I have been playing thisThis is my first Persona game and I am really surprised how the game is awesome. I was "orphan" of a good JRPG and got this with low expectation, but on the first mission I was really impressed how you feel inside the story. It is really nice the way the game introduces you to the Personas and battle options and for me, playing Persona for the first time, feel like I have been playing this game since the first one.… Expand
  20. danielstellet
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    For me, the best Persona from Persona franchise, it's awesome, i'm addicted to the game since the time i put the disc in my ps4, it's Worth the time that we waited
  21. vahn
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I love Persona and most importantly of all, I love the Shin Megami Tensei series which itself has plentiful of great RPGs, such as Devil Survivor, Digital Devil Saga, Strange Journey and my very first game, Lucifer's Call (or Nocturne). I'll be very biased but for good reasons!

    Case in point, why is Persona 5 good? Well let's start with the graphics - HOLD ON, I know you might think    I love Persona and most importantly of all, I love the Shin Megami Tensei series which itself has plentiful of great RPGs, such as Devil Survivor, Digital Devil Saga, Strange Journey and my very first game, Lucifer's Call (or Nocturne). I'll be very biased but for good reasons!

    Case in point, why is Persona 5 good? Well let's start with the graphics - HOLD ON, I know you might think that graphics don't matter and I totally agree with you, however, Persona 5 has a unique style that makes the graphic stylish and very interesting to look at. The game's flashy, colorful, cel-shaded and incredibly well designed: the other game that just came to mind was persona 4 with its colorful environment, but persona 5 ramps it up to 11 and makes the game look beautiful, as well as stylish. I mean...just look at the intro, or at the choice option, at the menu screen: it reeks of "pop", something that reminds me of the 90s it's just incredible. Again, the only game that I felt this way was persona 4 and that game was already great in the visual ways.

    How's the gameplay? It's turn-based combat at its finest, a system that not many seem to like because "it's too old", but Persona 5 not only uses it yet again to show that it's still valid but improves it, expands it and includes elements from previous SMT such as the demon dialogues to recruit shadows and, most importantly of all, better and non-randomized dungeons (although the random dungeon still exists, it's just a sidequest). The combat controls are much more simplified and much faster too, making you switch persona on a whim, add the fact that the combat was simplified by removing "damage type" (there was slash, pierce and blunt) and also improving physical attacks (they do more damage than before and miss a lot less), the game really shines through with ease.

    Granted, I didn't enjoy how little the SP is and how quickly it runs out, and how hard it is to get items for recovering SP in general, but that's a nitpick at worst.

    And while I won't spoil the story, I honestly found it simple yet interesting, very interesting...to the point that "I just had to know what was going to happen". I kept wondering what was going to happen after the next dungeon was over and while the game hints with its flashback scenes - another nitpick because I highly despise flashbacks - I still wanted to know what was going to happen to the characters.
    Right the characters: I really love them, especially Morgana and how he's so sure of himself yet adorable at the same time. I won't lie: I didn't like Teddy in p4 for how "disgustingly" nice he was, but Morgana just felt more of a reliable character overall. The others are also pretty likable and very...relatable too: they're disliked by everyone, they're people who did big mistakes, they're people with difficult childhoods. In other words, they're misfits who struggle to get into the Japanese society and the MC has a criminal record too. It was very refreshing: unlike p4 and it's cheerful, the bright cast of super happy characters with no worries in their world, the p5 cast is yes cheerful and happy but has also to worry about their ranks and their place in society.
    And as someone who has a mentality far different from the country he currently lives in (I did live abroad for few years while younger), I can totally relate too.

    I want to add my nitpicks as well, with my biggest being them taking a lot from p4 in terms of time management: you can only go into the dungeon in the afternoon and do NOTHING at night "because you're tired", forcing you to plan far ahead of time. Doing the dungeon literally limits your daily routine in many ways: you can't study, you can't go out and do a bath, you can't create lockpicks (VERY needed), you can't even hang out with friends...nothing. So be ready to program your stuff!
    Secondly, the game map is very...confusing at first and I honestly got lost quite a lot before being able to quick travel to my locations. I guess it's because of the camera being free but I won't lie that I found myself wandering cluelessly for the first 10 hours.
    And third, the time for clearing dungeons is VERY SHORT: talking about 2 to 3 weeks tops and not only that, your time limit is shorter because you're supposed to do "something" BEFORE finishing the dungeon, which requires an additional day. Which means, DON'T REACH THE END ON YOUR LAST DAY, OR IT'S GAME OVER.

    And now for a bigger flaw: the game doesn't allow streaming and while it doesn't affect me, a friend of mine does and I thought to add this up for those who are hardcore streamers like her.

    With that said, go get this game if you miss the old JRPGs, those with turn based combat, great stories and rewarding system. It's not perfect by any means it sure is close to being it!    … Expand
  22. Azeriel
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 will steal your heart, and it wasn't hard as you will be giving it willingly.

    This is the game that will redefine JRPG for years to come. I might be slightly biased on this game because I've been a Persona fan ever since it was just called Shin Megami Tensei and not widely known as Persona. But just when I thought they could not perfect the game anymore after P4 and P4 Golden,    Persona 5 will steal your heart, and it wasn't hard as you will be giving it willingly.

    This is the game that will redefine JRPG for years to come. I might be slightly biased on this game because I've been a Persona fan ever since it was just called Shin Megami Tensei and not widely known as Persona. But just when I thought they could not perfect the game anymore after P4 and P4 Golden, they came out swinging with P5.

    It's difficult to make turn based combat amazing, but P5 managed to make that a realization. One of the common complaints we had with P4 and P4G was the dungeon crawler parts could be a drag. That has been improved with P5 as well. The dungeons now are even more thematic and even more fun.

    The social links (they are called confidants now) are coming back in P5 and with a much bigger emphasize on it this time. Atlus has realized that the social activities and links are the major selling points for Persona games and it has been given the love and respect it deserves. An improvement from P4, your social links are actually bigger, have more impacts and you will have a bigger area of Tokyo to explore and do activities on.

    Old school Shin Megami Tensei fans will be happy to learn that Persona Chat feature is back in this game. If you remember, this feature has been missing since Persona 3 and I could not be happier that they're back.

    The entire UI and game interface felt like an experimental art by Atlus, but by god, they work wonderfully. Even the transition phase between screen has been done in such a masterful way that I can't help but smile watching them.

    One thing that I do have to mention that this game wears its Japanese culture proudly. They are still a very conservative country that still mocks homosexuality and other things that they feel outside of the norm. The best part? Persona doesn't feel like they need to change that just to suit the justice warriors of the west. So, if you are easily offended by things that actually wasn't real (a.k.a this game), skip it. Even the game disclaimer will mock you about it. This is a game that was not afraid to push the boundaries of what the soft western society will view as unacceptable. Trust me, this game will drag you through the depth of human's darkness and deepest desire while you're kicking and screaming. Again, if you're too sensitive for those things like most are these days, skip it. Persona will not change to suits your new western standard.

    Persona 5 will do to JRPG what The Witcher 3 did with open world RPG, redefines the genre and set a new gold standard on it.

    If you're an old Persona players, or even just started with P4 or P4G, this game is absolutely a must buy. Everything that we loved about P4 has been improved and everything that we hated has either been reworked or removed.

    If you're new to Persona or even a JRPG in general, there's no better game to get your hand on.

    Well done, Atlus.    … Expand
  23. aoukoa
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    By far the best game in the Persona franchise. It stomps all over 3 and 4 in terms of gameplay, (so far) story, and aesthetic. It's flaws are so minor (a long yet enjoyable tutorial section, slightly cheesy dialogue) that it does not affect my score.

    also **** anyone that says turn based games have no place in 2017.
  24. matthewsvu
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    I've had the game for 1 day and already put 15 hours in and I've barely finished the first boss. Wow. Just wow. The game's style and art is eye-catching and polished yet the game play matches it in every possible way. Combat is simple and complex, while the phantom thief mechanics makes it contain lots of depth. Confidant links are extremely engaging thus far, however the time managementI've had the game for 1 day and already put 15 hours in and I've barely finished the first boss. Wow. Just wow. The game's style and art is eye-catching and polished yet the game play matches it in every possible way. Combat is simple and complex, while the phantom thief mechanics makes it contain lots of depth. Confidant links are extremely engaging thus far, however the time management is intimidating, so I copied a spreadsheet off the internet to help organize.

    This is my first Persona game, so if that tells to how accessible the game is, then I don't know what.    … Expand
  25. Shadowsoal
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Only a short way through but very happy with all i've seen so far and there's clearly a hug amount to discover.
    Fair warning, this game only tutorialises you to a point. It tells you many things only once.
    From reading the low reviews it seems some are, perhaps, just following the daily repeat and not exploring options!
  26. paxcaz
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Persona games have always been amazing and this one raises the bar. There are so many things to do and the game looks so artsy and cool. The fighting system has also been improved and goes by faster. Love It!!
  27. Perplexityman
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Before playing Persona 5, the only other Persona game i had played was 4 Golden. So while I'm no serious veteran, I did know generally what to expect. I loved Golden 4 for it's slick combat, lovable characters, flawless story, catchy music, and super unique social link system. Persona 5 takes all of these elements and more from the template 4 Golden left to create a marvel of an adventure.Before playing Persona 5, the only other Persona game i had played was 4 Golden. So while I'm no serious veteran, I did know generally what to expect. I loved Golden 4 for it's slick combat, lovable characters, flawless story, catchy music, and super unique social link system. Persona 5 takes all of these elements and more from the template 4 Golden left to create a marvel of an adventure. Persona 5 stole my heart in a matter of hours and quickly became my favorite PS4 game (Even going as far as to beat out 4 Golden some ways). Every element I mentioned earlier has been overhauled to an impressive level making it one of the most entrapping video games I have ever played!… Expand
  28. marvs869
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    if there was one thing you can always count about Atlus, it's the fact that they always leave you questioning yourself. I didn't think the Persona series could get any better but after spending 70 hours or so, I'd have to say this is one of the best JRPGs i have ever played. It easily sits right up there with Xenoblade. The characters, setting, gameplay and all the other elements combinedif there was one thing you can always count about Atlus, it's the fact that they always leave you questioning yourself. I didn't think the Persona series could get any better but after spending 70 hours or so, I'd have to say this is one of the best JRPGs i have ever played. It easily sits right up there with Xenoblade. The characters, setting, gameplay and all the other elements combined will give you such a surreal experience.… Expand
  29. dodgeball_ninja
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    I never thought I'd ever love any game half as much as Persona 3. This game improves upon it in every way, shape, and form and quite frankly, it's perfect. Persona 5 is a triumph in every way and deserves all of the accolades it's receiving.
  30. kei0079
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    P5 Has revolutionized Turn-based JRPG's every element of the game has been crafted with passion its style is parallel to it's depth.
    The world that P5 builds is rich in detail & keeps on offering more content as you progress through the story keeping things fresh & varied I've not had dull moment while playing.
    The Japanese & English VA Cast both did an excellent job along with art    P5 Has revolutionized Turn-based JRPG's every element of the game has been crafted with passion its style is parallel to it's depth.
    The world that P5 builds is rich in detail & keeps on offering more content as you progress through the story keeping things fresh & varied I've not had dull moment while playing.
    The Japanese & English VA Cast both did an excellent job along with art designers bringing the world to life,Persona catching/fusing allows for customization for you abilities.    … Expand
  31. tivec
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Warning!!: Say goodbye to your friends, girlfriend and life. Persona 5 is here and boy oh boy what game it is.
    Every single aspect of Persona 4 has been improved:
    -Faster, more dinamic battles with more options -More mature theme with darker colors -Graphic and world designe -Dungeons/Palaces they are absolutely stunning and you have more ways to explore them -Finaly you feel you are    Warning!!: Say goodbye to your friends, girlfriend and life. Persona 5 is here and boy oh boy what game it is.
    Every single aspect of Persona 4 has been improved:
    -Faster, more dinamic battles with more options
    -More mature theme with darker colors
    -Graphic and world designe
    -Dungeons/Palaces they are absolutely stunning and you have more ways to explore them
    -Finaly you feel you are in a city xD
    -Every aspect of explorations feels so swagy
    -Social Links/Confidants that you really want to explore (Makoto I'm coming for you!!)
    -Muisc is on a same great level as in every other Persona games
    -Finaly we actually explore a bit of MC history

    I can write on and on and on. Persona fans already know what to do. Others I beg you. Give this game a shot if you like anime and rpg. It is must have of the year!!    … Expand
  32. Jkaotic
    Apr 7, 2017
    9
    I will start with the negative point (for me).

    - The game forces you too much to follow the story, that means that you really have time to spend your time improving your character stats or spend enough time with the person you want to increase the link. Time passed too fast, most of the events (even if you start them at daytime) will end in evening and most of the time you will be    I will start with the negative point (for me).

    - The game forces you too much to follow the story, that means that you really have time to spend your time improving your character stats or spend enough time with the person you want to increase the link. Time passed too fast, most of the events (even if you start them at daytime) will end in evening and most of the time you will be forced to go to sleep.

    I really mis the persona 4 freedom about improve your stats and walk around doing alot of things, improving links...etc.

    The positve point is that the story is very interesting, and is quite cool since it is between past and present, so everytime you continue you wander what happened before you get in that moment of the future.

    Gameplay is amazing, very interesting and battles have a awesome difficult level, it really makes very strategic the game.    … Expand
  33. Gamer3k
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    The Long awaited sequel to Persona 4 Golden and the first game in my opinion to grab the magic that was lost from persona 3 FES to persona 4 and quite possibly the greatest game of "2017" at least in the west. This game has only just begun to Steal the hearts of its players who first got into persona 10 years prior with P3 (still the best in the series imo)
  34. chad_pattan
    Apr 7, 2017
    7
    Here we go again, with me going "against the grain" of popular opinion. But I'm certainly not negative, I'm just realistic.

    Because you see, I loved Persona 3 even more than Persona 4. Persona 3 was much darker and in my opinion told a better overall story, despite Persona 4 having better gameplay and an easier transition into the battles. That's telling. It means I enjoy a well told    Here we go again, with me going "against the grain" of popular opinion. But I'm certainly not negative, I'm just realistic.

    Because you see, I loved Persona 3 even more than Persona 4. Persona 3 was much darker and in my opinion told a better overall story, despite Persona 4 having better gameplay and an easier transition into the battles. That's telling. It means I enjoy a well told story more than a well played game.

    But the hallmark of a good story is character development.

    With that, let me quantify my 7 real quick.

    Animation: 4 points. Things are smooth and subtle things added to the experience that you wouldn't have expected them to take the time on, like some gal crossing her legs or someone getting up from a desk and running out of the room. It feels fluid and natural. Wonderfully done.

    Battle Mechanics: 2 points. I do enjoy the hide mechanic because it doesn't require a lot of effort or thought, simple button layouts, etc. I'm not a fan of the general battle engine, but it's not a dealbreaker, more annoying compared to the older games.

    Controls: 1 point. They're simple, they don't overuse buttons like Breath of the Wild or Dynasty Warriors Next, there's no "gimmicks" that I can see. Just a basic use of the button X most of the time.

    And that's it.

    First off you're looking at a 5-hour sprint before you can really PLAY the game. To be fair, 3 and 4 had lengthy intros too, but with those, they focused very heavily on character development so you could learn who people were before teaming you up. Here, you're just doing minutiae tasks like flipping signs from outside a door. I can easily see today's millennials getting bored and frustrated 3 hours in and returning the game.

    Second, there are parts where you'll watch a cutscene, walk 7 seven steps to a load screen, then another cutscene. Or you'll fight one battle, walk 10 steps, see another cutscene. It's jarring. I like cutscenes but they need to do better with the transitions from battle to non-battle segments.

    Third, the graphics are just too much, too "loud". They look like what you'd get if you allowed Amy Schumer to design the game. Fonts are blown out and difficult to read, colors are all over the palette with no real logic. I was the first to criticize NIER Automata for being too bland; this is too far in the wrong direction. I actually avoid the menu because I can't stand the way it looks - and fortunately, there's very little requiring you to actually go there.

    Fourth, the cell phone mechanic is terrible. I'm sorry. I get what they were trying to do, but it wasn't done well. Why are you having to manually advance text messages?

    Fifth, the music. It's not bad music, but it's a pale shadow of what Persona 3 was doing. "When the Moon Reaches Out to the Stars" just won't get out of my head 11 years after the fact. Most, if not all, of the songs in 5 are forgettable and too short.

    This isn't a bad game. It's not. But having played the older ones I feel this was a step back. If you'd never played a Persona, you probably wouldn't be as harsh. I'll gladly say though, even if you don't agree with my review specifically, that there's simply no way it's a 10. Not in any universe I can think of.    … Expand
  35. Vilcythe
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    I dont understand any of the negative crtiticism posted on here. If you liked Persona 4, youll love this game. Its legit incredible. Its the most stylized and its got some very dark themes.
  36. ShootingStar
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Seré directo y franco, Persona 5 posiblemente sea el top del género rpg ahora mismo. Atlus y el P-Studio han conseguido perfeccionar la esencia de la saga Persona convirtiendo esta quinta entrega en la joya de la corona; con un gameplay totalmente pulido y refinado, una historia y unos personajes tremendamente bien desarrollados, una Banda Sonora de infarto con unas piezas musicales que teSeré directo y franco, Persona 5 posiblemente sea el top del género rpg ahora mismo. Atlus y el P-Studio han conseguido perfeccionar la esencia de la saga Persona convirtiendo esta quinta entrega en la joya de la corona; con un gameplay totalmente pulido y refinado, una historia y unos personajes tremendamente bien desarrollados, una Banda Sonora de infarto con unas piezas musicales que te harán recordarlas durante largo tiempo, y un estilo artístico que quita el hipo con tan solo mirarlo.

    Quizá y como único punto negativo del juego se podría decir que tiene un apartado gráfico algo anticuado pero lo compensa totalmente con su encantador estilo artístico, y que el único punto "flojo" de un juego sea su apartado gráfico dice mucho de la calidad del mismo.

    Ahora mismo Persona 5 podría considerarse fácilmente como el mejor jrpg jamás desarrollado, uno de los mejores juegos de las últimas tres décadas, y posiblemente como una joya atemporal que no hará más que mejorar con el paso del tiempo.    … Expand
  37. WeissSchnee
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    When I first played Persona 5 I didn't think it would be so good. Now that I have finished it it has become one of the best games I've ever played. Its charming characters, its enveloping setting, its amazing turn-based combat and its incredible OST makes it the pinnacle of the rpg genre.

    Persona 5 has become by its own merits in a must have not only for players of the rpg genre, but    When I first played Persona 5 I didn't think it would be so good. Now that I have finished it it has become one of the best games I've ever played. Its charming characters, its enveloping setting, its amazing turn-based combat and its incredible OST makes it the pinnacle of the rpg genre.

    Persona 5 has become by its own merits in a must have not only for players of the rpg genre, but for all players who love videogames, and not only that, but it has also become the perfect entry point for new players of this genre.    … Expand
  38. Vigilem
    Apr 6, 2017
    1
    Needlessly prolonged, repetitive and will punish the player randomly, undoing hours of work.
    A big disappointment. 'Playing' this game is tedious and really does feel more like work.
    There's a nice art style about it, that's about the only praise I can give it.
  39. narasnek
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is the perfect formula between a dungeon crawler and a great story. The art is stunning and it's probably one of the best games in last decade. Is normal that Atlus is blocking streaming, they want to avoid unnecessary spoilers to other gamers. This is the work of a whole decade and a huge improvement in every sense since Persona 4. The characters are terrific, It has all that IPersona 5 is the perfect formula between a dungeon crawler and a great story. The art is stunning and it's probably one of the best games in last decade. Is normal that Atlus is blocking streaming, they want to avoid unnecessary spoilers to other gamers. This is the work of a whole decade and a huge improvement in every sense since Persona 4. The characters are terrific, It has all that I love of Persona and more.If you love JRPGs, this is definitely for you.… Expand
  40. Lugez1222
    Apr 6, 2017
    9
    The game is great, and I actually have few mechanical issues with it. Combat is fun, UI is flashy, story and cast are pretty great, even if it might not reach the heights of its predecessors.

    The problem is that it all feels too safe. While the Persona formula has been refined, It still remains unchanged and almost no risks were taken to veer from it. It's not quite the evolution to    The game is great, and I actually have few mechanical issues with it. Combat is fun, UI is flashy, story and cast are pretty great, even if it might not reach the heights of its predecessors.

    The problem is that it all feels too safe. While the Persona formula has been refined, It still remains unchanged and almost no risks were taken to veer from it. It's not quite the evolution to the series that was expected. I still love the game, but there isn't anything here that hasn't been done before (and already done better).

    I initially wanted to give this an 8, but I bumped it up to a 9 because the presentation, aesthetic, and execution is off the charts. The game may cover overly familiar territory, but it's still clear that it was all crafted with an extreme amount of care. Its a very, very well made game. That counts for a lot in my book.    … Expand
  41. sesragi
    Apr 6, 2017
    1
    I like Megami Tensei, Persona 1 or 2 overwhelmingly more than this.
    I prefer the work of the past.
    I feel uncomfortable because I feel like trying to make a stylish directing.
  42. Junghova
    Apr 6, 2017
    9
    Pretty awesome game. Great audio. Great visuals. Minimal load times (so rare for rpgs these days). I never played any of the previous games and got caught in the hype on metacritic when the reviews came in. I am glad I listened.
  43. SoftwareLibre
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    As someone who played most of the various main and side games in the Persona 3 and 4 series, I was eagerly awaiting Persona 5. The combination of a clever strategic round-based/card-based battle system, social bonds and a deep story with multi-layered characters is a winning formula and in my opinion Persona has overtaken Final Fantasy as the premier japanese role playing series.
    As a    As someone who played most of the various main and side games in the Persona 3 and 4 series, I was eagerly awaiting Persona 5. The combination of a clever strategic round-based/card-based battle system, social bonds and a deep story with multi-layered characters is a winning formula and in my opinion Persona has overtaken Final Fantasy as the premier japanese role playing series.
    As a normal user, I have only put about 10 hours into the game so far, but the experience has been great, the presentation is stellar.
    What surprised me is that the story starts on a high pretty quickly, introducing some fundamental movement and battle concepts as a sort-of tutorial. Not until about five hours into the game it is that things settle down a bit and exploration and day planning starts.
    Granted the framework of the game and the type of characters is very familiar to people who played previous Persona games, but the presentation is so much better. If I would describe the art style, it is similar to Atlus' puzzle game "Catherine".
    There is now much more voice acting than e.g. in Persona 4 Golden, and it feels like a lot of time has been spent on the localization, so the experience is very polished.
    From the experience so far, this it is a great JRPG title that is not afraid on taking on more serious topics like abuse of students by teachers and sexual assault that is tolerated by the surroundings, while also blending in more light-hearted elements.    … Expand
  44. Ryha2000
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    I'm only 6 or so hours in, not even through the first palace... so my opinion may change but so far this seems like the best of the Persona games. There is a lot going on within the persona formula in general and this game seems to go further down that path. I keep watching the events of the game and holding my breath as it skirts around and sometimes plows through cultural issues that II'm only 6 or so hours in, not even through the first palace... so my opinion may change but so far this seems like the best of the Persona games. There is a lot going on within the persona formula in general and this game seems to go further down that path. I keep watching the events of the game and holding my breath as it skirts around and sometimes plows through cultural issues that I care about or find problematic. I don't know if I agree with what the game is saying all of the time, and that's complicated by the cultural differences between myself and the developers, but it is making me think about what is happening every step of the way, and I can't offer higher praise to a game.… Expand
  45. MrManiac61
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    I've played just a little of persona 5 - but this game was the main reason for me to buy PS4. And so far it did not fail my expectations. In game HUD is way more colorful than in previous one, but it all builds awesome style - It wasnt clear for me at all at the beginning, but now its alright. Games awesome and from my point of view guys whos review's are negative does not like jrpg's andI've played just a little of persona 5 - but this game was the main reason for me to buy PS4. And so far it did not fail my expectations. In game HUD is way more colorful than in previous one, but it all builds awesome style - It wasnt clear for me at all at the beginning, but now its alright. Games awesome and from my point of view guys whos review's are negative does not like jrpg's and thought that this maybe is not jrpg. Or like few others havent played the game but gave 0 cause Altus is fighting with mass spoilers and tries to avoid people who would only watch the game to get to know this amazing story line and not buy it… Expand
  46. Aclancy83
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    I'm only about 20 hours in so i will update any score/review later on. But i just had to come and say that so far the game is a blast and i'm enjoying every minuet i get to play. I'm a big time fan of the Persona/Shin Megami Tensei series so some would say i might be biased but i disagree it's just an amazing series with every game it gets better and better. Buy this game and make PersonaI'm only about 20 hours in so i will update any score/review later on. But i just had to come and say that so far the game is a blast and i'm enjoying every minuet i get to play. I'm a big time fan of the Persona/Shin Megami Tensei series so some would say i might be biased but i disagree it's just an amazing series with every game it gets better and better. Buy this game and make Persona a big seller in the west!… Expand
  47. vamrathen
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    “Um grande tesouro escondido em um baú não reluzente.”
    Esta é a melhor frase que define Persona 5 para mim. Pois apesar de com certeza ser um dos melhores enredos que já presenciei em minha longínqua experiência como jogador.
    É um jogo para poucos, pois estamos na era do emergencialíssimo onde os jogos são rápidos e dinâmicos, sem espaço para leitura de textos ou interestações profundas    “Um grande tesouro escondido em um baú não reluzente.”
    Esta é a melhor frase que define Persona 5 para mim. Pois apesar de com certeza ser um dos melhores enredos que já presenciei em minha longínqua experiência como jogador.
    É um jogo para poucos, pois estamos na era do emergencialíssimo onde os jogos são rápidos e dinâmicos, sem espaço para leitura de textos ou interestações profundas de identidade e aprofundamento de personagens, nos moldes dos antigos JRPG onde as batalhas são em turnos e muitos diálogos em caixas de texto. Parece à primeira vista mais um jogo japonês que ocidental nenhum aguenta mais. Mas é ai que você se engana completamente.
    É fácil entender porque que Persona 5 gera tanto hype e é um dos jogos no seu género que consegue demonstrar o interesse de jogadores de JRPGs no geral. É fruto do grande trabalho e dedicação da Atlus, que fez desde Persona 4, elevou o nível do gênero e que catapultou a série para o sucesso. Após 8 anos de espera desde o quarto jogo nos é apresentado sua sequência não sequencial (já que não é obrigatório ter jogado os anteriores para entender a história). Apesar de que irá aproveitar muito mais o jogo se já tiver sido introduzido anteriormente.
    Como seria de esperar, a história de Persona 5 é muito boa e com muitas reviravoltas. Por isso, não escreverei nada sobre a mesma exceto o essencial. Vocês merecem descobrir o jogo por vocês mesmos. Persona 5 começa com a chegada do protagonista a Tóquio, após um incidente que terá mais ramificações e decisões do que poderia imaginar, e o início do seu ano letivo em um novo colégio além de um novo tutor em sua vida. Uma vez que o seu destino já estava traçado, ele irá entrar em contato com o lado mais escuro de pessoas, tendo de confrontar quando a sua Persona desperta.
    Não é errado dizer que as pessoas em modo geral guardam desejos obscuros nos seus corações, e apesar de ficarem escondidos da grande maioria das outras pessoas, o protagonista será capaz de os confrontar e entender assim como a si próprio também. Para confrontar o lado negro destas pessoas nas realidades " multiversos" que criaram, ele terá a ajuda de amigos que criará vínculo ao longo da sua jornada, conhecidos como "Phantom Thieves", Ladrões fantasmas em tradução literal.
    O jogo segue uma estrutura parecida ao que vimos em Persona 4, no sentido em que vão voltar a encarnar a vida de um estudante japonês ao longo de quase um ano.
    Durante as perto de 100 horas de jogo que Persona 5 tem para oferecer, vão vivenciar um enredo profundo e magnifico além de divertido, e interagir com personagens que vão passar a conhecer bem e a admirar. São companheiros com diversos problemas, motivações, e personalidades, mas todos interessantes à sua maneira.
    Em cima disso temos um dos sistemas de combate por turnos mais refinados do mercado que dependem desses relacionamentos com seus companheiros, o que já o diferencia da maioria dos jogos no estilo que temos por ai e também vale ressaltar a direção artística cheia de estilo e irreverência com uma identidade visual aos moldes dos melhores animes da atualidade.
    O segredo de Persona 5, como no jogo anterior, consiste na forma como equilibra as peças centrais da experiência: a exploração de masmorras e na simulação do cotidiano social. Poderia até mesmo dizer que são dois jogos completamente diferentes, mas a mistura de ambos de acontece de forma interessante e natural, onde um é dependente do outro. Os jogadores vão percorrer todos os dias da vida deste estudante ao longo de vários meses, e isso envolve tomar decisões sobre o que vão fazer com o tempo disponível. Estudar, namorar, trabalhar, participar em várias atividades extra-curriculares e isto tudo tendo que conciliar a exploração de masmorras em uma gestão cuidadosa do que vão fazer. Esta gestão é ainda mais importante quando o jogo estabelece um limite de tempo para terminarem uma masmorra, como duas semanas, por exemplo. Além de que existem atividades obrigatórias, e ainda eventos especiais ao longo do ano.
    Todas as atividades ajudam na melhora de vários atributos do personagem, como o seu conhecimento, e isso terá impacto direto quando exploram as masmorras ou alguma atividade relacionada aquele atributo. As ações vão também ter influência no desenrolar da história, e na sua conclusão - existem alguns finais possíveis e não somente um.
    Quando estão nesta realidade “multiverso” os personagens têm máscaras, que correspondem às suas personas. É uma metáfora da sociedade, para a noção de que todos usamos máscaras que escondem a nossa verdadeira identidade, e o processo doloroso que é tirar essa máscara para o mundo.    … Expand
  48. Jobbo
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    This could be my favourite game of all time. I don't take this statement lightly. There has been a lot of talk in the media lately about adult themes in video games and Persona 5 sets the new standard for what this should mean. Usually adult content refers to harsh language, soft sex scenes or strong horror content. Persona 5 however, takes an adult approach to story telling. Although thisThis could be my favourite game of all time. I don't take this statement lightly. There has been a lot of talk in the media lately about adult themes in video games and Persona 5 sets the new standard for what this should mean. Usually adult content refers to harsh language, soft sex scenes or strong horror content. Persona 5 however, takes an adult approach to story telling. Although this is a JRPG it totally bucks the trend of the genre. You will not be searching the land of Xania for the magic crystals to stop lord evil face from destroying happy town. In persona 5, the villains are everyday people.

    Within the first 10 hours of play, the game intelligently covers the topics of assault, child exploitation and most importantly, stereotypes and the way we judge people on the stories we have heard about them/the way they look. I have never seen these kinds of issues explored in such a thought provoking way..... in any medium. The characters are fantastically written, to the point that they actually feel like people. I came to Persona 5 straight from Mass effect: Andromeda and the difference in character development is night and day. the characters here want to go the cinema! they want to talk to you about home work. They text you randomly about what's going on at the moment. They convincingly become your friends. I cannot stress how much i loved these characters. I can't go into specifics as it would be a disservice to anyone you wants to find out the intricacies for themselves but these people will get under your skin at some point in your play-through and stay with you

    I thought i would put an emphasis on the story here as the gameplay mechanics have been discussed extensively in the reviews from sites like IGN, Gamespot etc. I wanted to get the things across that made this a special experience for me personally. So, here we go:
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    1. The most unique and compelling story telling i have ever seen in gaming. If you had the chance to go into someones thoughts and change the way they see the world, would you?

    2. A sense of Style that effortlessly blends Anime, spy movies, teen drama and acid jazz without skipping a beat.

    3. It feels like the developers loved the product they were making. Its oozes out of every corner of the game. Everything has a purpose, there is no fetch quest busy work here. Triple A western developers could learn a lot from Atlus. They have shipped a game that is finished. A rarity in this day and age. its reeks of play testing and quality control.

    4. This is the biggest point. Nothing feels any thing like Persona. I am suffering ( as i am sure many people are ) from open world game overload. The last 3 games i have played ( Zelda, Horizon and Mass effect ) have all had the big world map that you open and sigh at the sheer volume of pointless stuff you still have to tick of the list. Admittedly, Zelda handled this fairly well but every game seems to want you to collect 900 random doodats and visit 19 towers which in turn shows you another 90 things you have to find. I could not finish Mass effect because of this. I got the jungle planet and one of the first side quests asks you to find the missing cargo from a crashed spaceship. upon opening the map there were around ten of these i needed to find. I was supposed to be finding new settlements for the human race, why am i finding your ships lost DVD collection or whatever it is ? Persona doesn't feel like this at all. If there is a crises the party will feel tense, they will tell you that "now is not the time for a visit to the public baths, we are in trouble!" etc. It just feels fresh.

    I don't want to spoil anything so i am going to stop here. Sorry about the random rambling about the game. It just feels special to me. I hope this convinces a few people to take a chance on something different. I promise you won't play anything else close to this on the current generation of consoles. this is a "once every 10 years "kinda game.

    Enjoy the ride    … Expand
  49. Xevon
    Apr 6, 2017
    9
    A significant step up from Persona 4 in every possible way. Persona 5 is a triumph, building upon the series' strengths and upping the production values in the process to offer a phenominal game to franchise fans and new players alike.
  50. Eldunari
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Best RPG available on PS4. Stylish characters, UI, presentation. There is no better option right now if you love RPGs in general with compelling story and a memorable OST. 100/10
  51. GODDUKEMONEXA
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Extraordinario juego facilmente es el FINAL FANTASY Killer!!!!

    PERSONA 5 change my life!!!! from 1999 to date FF8 was my fav overall but things are different now!!! I REALLY LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! PS3 or PS4 you must and repeat MUST HAVE IT!
  52. TVinterfrost
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    You can see that the negative reviews were made by the XBox one mongoloid owners that do not have games on their console. If you guys check the games they reviewed they are giving 0s and 1s of 10, to the PS4 games, Persona was with an astound 9.5/10 user score yesterday.
    But, back to the game, Persona 5 is awesome, is a must, its story is incredible. It is something that you cannot    You can see that the negative reviews were made by the XBox one mongoloid owners that do not have games on their console. If you guys check the games they reviewed they are giving 0s and 1s of 10, to the PS4 games, Persona was with an astound 9.5/10 user score yesterday.
    But, back to the game, Persona 5 is awesome, is a must, its story is incredible. It is something that you cannot witness if you are an Xbox owner.
    Go play Forza, Gears of War and Halo and stop giving 0s and 1s to great games that your consoles will never have Xbox mongoloids.    … Expand
  53. nekison
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is the best JRPG in this decade.
    Great Art, Great music, Great system, Great character setting.
    It is one of the perfect RPG game in my life.
  54. OEC100
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Soundtrack - 10
    Graphics - 10
    Story - 10

    It will be the best RPG in 2017.

    Already play for 60 hr ,but I can not stop.
    Maybe I should leave a week.    … Expand
  55. MoistBread
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Engaging, good looking and an improvement on everything from the last main series release. With over 100 hours for a single play through, there is plenty of value in playing this awesome game. Was hooked early on and couldn't wait until i could play again after each time i put the controller down.
  56. Clone_Jock
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Soundtrack - 10/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Story - 10/10
    Verdict - A must buy now, its worth both your money, and time!
    Story Basis - A group of high school students are out to reform Tokyo society. Troubled by the deception and hypocrisy all around them, these Phantom Thieves will steal into the hearts of people and confront the problem from the inside out!
  57. Oblivion2099
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    One of the best JRPG's ever, a refreshing experience with a lot of style and quality. The music is fantastic and the environment is superb, if you enjoyed Persona 4 this is definitely a must!
  58. spooky1
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    amazeballs!

    i played 3 for a bit on my old BC PS3 and started to get into it but ended up selling my system before i had a chance to really dive deep.

    Picked up 5 for PS4 at launch. Absolutely loving it. One of the best JRPG's ive ever played in over 30 years of gaming.

    def. wanting to go back and play all the others, starting with 1.
  59. Jjjjjanimes
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Just buy this games already,the combat is perfect,the soundtrack is perfect,the plot is majestic,the characters are charismatic,the relationships you build though the game are perfect and the graphics are like playing an anime
  60. JanusMagus
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Uno de los juegos con mas estilo que han salido en la última década., un ejemplo de lo que debe ser un JRPG moderno, desde el inicio este juego enamora con mucho estilo, música y atmósfera. La mecánica de juego es el clásico de los juegos Persona y eso es algo bueno, pero no se conformaron con eso y agregaron muchisimas cosas como los Memento, mas lugares para visitar, nuevas mecánicas enUno de los juegos con mas estilo que han salido en la última década., un ejemplo de lo que debe ser un JRPG moderno, desde el inicio este juego enamora con mucho estilo, música y atmósfera. La mecánica de juego es el clásico de los juegos Persona y eso es algo bueno, pero no se conformaron con eso y agregaron muchisimas cosas como los Memento, mas lugares para visitar, nuevas mecánicas en las batallas incluida la forma de capturar personas y dungeons principales muy originales, bien ambientados y diferentes entre si.

    La historia, personajes y jugabilidad son de 10 puntos, pero el estilo visual y música está en el 11, sin duda son los puntos sobresalientes de este juego, es una delicia como cada batalla es entretenida y no solo se debe a la jugabilidad sino también al arte espectacular que despliega el juego, ni que decir sobre como me puedo quedar disfrutando de la música en cada escenario del juego y olvidarme que tengo que seguir avanzando.

    Mención aparte y aprobatoria sobresaliente al doblaje al inglés que está muy acertado y bien llevado, quizas los puristas prefieran el japonés pero no hay duda que se esmeraron y realizaron un buen trabajo con el doblaje.

    Sin duda el mejor Persona hasta la fecha y creo que ha puesto la valla muy alta no solo para Atlus sino para todos los desarrolladores de JRPG.    … Expand
  61. darklegacy19
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    I played SMT: Persona saga since Persona 3 and really loved the story . Persona 5 i kind of the same but comes with a Great UI style well all the art style is awesome (the red is great) the story is as complex as it can be in this kind of games, strong candidate to GOTY
  62. TreadLightly55
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    This games art is crazy the game is not for everyone its a very single player game meaning its fun when your playing alone. This game has a great story and the overall art style is amazing. I have never really been into Japanese games just recently started picking some up and now Japanese games are starting to realize you gotta get rid of that very cringe American voice overs if you wantThis games art is crazy the game is not for everyone its a very single player game meaning its fun when your playing alone. This game has a great story and the overall art style is amazing. I have never really been into Japanese games just recently started picking some up and now Japanese games are starting to realize you gotta get rid of that very cringe American voice overs if you want your game to be good this game has taken lead on that as almost 85% of the voice overs are very well done with some here or there that are kinda cheesy. This game is really good for people who enjoy a very deep game with lots of elements to play with and mess with.… Expand
  63. megabear
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    This game is easily one of the best games ever made. Everything about this game is perfect: Story, graphic, acting (Japanese), music, sound, etc down to menus exude quality. It's easy to see why there had been so much hype about this game and the game deserves it. Way to go Atlus!!
  64. EnderDragon
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is absolutely brilliant. Everything about the game is so well designed. The music is top notch, the combat takes all of the good parts of P3 and P4. The art is superb, just scrolling through all of the menu options is beautiful, the transitions on the menu, the end of battle sequences, even the loading screens as you explore Tokyo. Characters are engaging and interesting, I havePersona 5 is absolutely brilliant. Everything about the game is so well designed. The music is top notch, the combat takes all of the good parts of P3 and P4. The art is superb, just scrolling through all of the menu options is beautiful, the transitions on the menu, the end of battle sequences, even the loading screens as you explore Tokyo. Characters are engaging and interesting, I have never hated a character in a game as much as I absolutely loathe the first person you go after (he even trumps my hatred of Cloud). If you are a fan of RPGs, Persona 5 is a must play, it starts off slow, like the series does, but that slow start eases you in to things, and makes you that much more invested in what is really going on.… Expand
  65. ethan2174
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 é um jogo fantástico que possui mais de 100 horas de conteúdo, um design revolucionário em termos de interface e vasta melhoria em relação aos jogos anteriores da série que já eram, inclusive, aclamados pela crítica especializada.
  66. Prrgangsta
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    I love how all the 10 and 9 ratings are obviously getting downvoted by haters of this game because their reviews are getting deleted for not being REAL reviews. Listen haters, whether your a fanboy of nintendo or xbox, it is not an excuse to hate on the positive reviews this game clearly deserves.

    Persona 5 is a dream come true for jrpg enthusiasts. If you have never played Persona    I love how all the 10 and 9 ratings are obviously getting downvoted by haters of this game because their reviews are getting deleted for not being REAL reviews. Listen haters, whether your a fanboy of nintendo or xbox, it is not an excuse to hate on the positive reviews this game clearly deserves.

    Persona 5 is a dream come true for jrpg enthusiasts. If you have never played Persona before, this is a good game to start you on the series. The confidant system makes you look forward to talking to each character you've met whether they are a party member or not and the moments feel rewarding with each skill you unlock.

    The turn based battle system is a welcome return and is refreshing feel after playing the constant action rpg's that most series are adopting like Final Fantasy.

    Stealth in this game kinda reminds me of moments I experienced in MGS and the game makes it clear that using stealth will reward you more progress within a "palace" which feels more rewarding than just running around and findiing a stairway to the next floor.

    Getting other persona is better to than the random card drops you get like in part 4 because when you get a monster to beg for its life you can ask for it's power ( to join your team basically ), an item, or money. And if you want stronger persona you can fuse other weaker persona you have to make new ones that will give you an edge in battle most times.

    Last but not least is the fact this game is very replayable with it's new game + which let's you carry over your characters personality traits so you can see what things your MC will say or do that he couldn't do the first playthrough.

    A must buy for all jrpg lovers and PS4 owners in general.    … Expand
  67. nuzzlex
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is JRPG goodness with a lot of flourish. Please note, even with such high scores this is a JRPG with a capital J. You've got your normal expected bits: off the mark teenage "foul language", saving the day with friendship, awkward moments in romantic encounters, and some really zany gameplay moments. What Persona 5 (and the series overall) adds to this genre is a flushed out andPersona 5 is JRPG goodness with a lot of flourish. Please note, even with such high scores this is a JRPG with a capital J. You've got your normal expected bits: off the mark teenage "foul language", saving the day with friendship, awkward moments in romantic encounters, and some really zany gameplay moments. What Persona 5 (and the series overall) adds to this genre is a flushed out and compelling story with interesting characters. The turned-based battle system is rare these days as most JRPGs localized in the west have gone the action-route. Some people find turned-based games dull, but this game will make you plan out and rethink your next moves.

    The graphic style is lush, full of style and tweaks that are very pleasing to watch. The English voice acting is great (as far as they go) and you do have the option to use the original VO which is a nice addition. The gameplay is smooth, deep and will punish you for making mistakes.

    This game is really a production. It's entertaining to play and watch. When I played P3, P4 and now P5 there has always been a non-gamer in the room that gets sucked into the story. For my outdoorsy friend to remember the Japanese names of characters, and to actually care to see what happens next is just as impressive as my girlfriend getting emotional at some plot twist. Story-wise this game ranks right up there with The Last of Us.

    To enjoy this game you need to be able to let yourself slide into the weeby anime style a little bit, if you do you'll find a game that really goes beyond your expectations and past the tropes. If you are looking to realistic graphics, hate the anime style and generally dislike JRPGs - you'll likely be too distracted to enjoy the story. This game goes beyond the tropes, but it does not change them - keep this in mind if the high scores have made you interested, but you haven't enjoyed JRPGs in the past.    … Expand
  68. Windowbug
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    I had the pleasure of playing this game back in September when it released in Japan. I haven't had a chance to play the English localization, but here are my thoughts:

    This game was hugely anticipated for a long time, and the onslaught of delays made it seem like it would never be released. After playing it for 40 hours so far, I must say that it feels like they spent every moment of    I had the pleasure of playing this game back in September when it released in Japan. I haven't had a chance to play the English localization, but here are my thoughts:

    This game was hugely anticipated for a long time, and the onslaught of delays made it seem like it would never be released. After playing it for 40 hours so far, I must say that it feels like they spent every moment of those years working on this game and polishing it. Every part about it feels like we've skipped a generation to get here. This is especially true looking at the gap between P3 and P4, and now P4 and this game. I've been absolutely blown away and delighted by every feature, especially the overworld. This game feels so lively, and makes P4 feel dated and limited in comparison. For anyone looking for an 80 hour linear JRPG with fun tactics, freedom of choosing how you play, and a nice story, consider Persona 5.    … Expand
  69. LightOTTBeat
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is definitely one of the best JRPGs I have played so far.

    For me the main attraction of JRPG is the story, and Persona 5 did an amazing job in story telling. I started the Persona series with Persona 4, and the game took a while to get me engaged. But once it did, I felt I belong to that town in the game. Persona 3 unfortunately never did. If not for Mitsuru, I doubt I    Persona 5 is definitely one of the best JRPGs I have played so far.

    For me the main attraction of JRPG is the story, and Persona 5 did an amazing job in story telling.

    I started the Persona series with Persona 4, and the game took a while to get me engaged. But once it did, I felt I belong to that town in the game. Persona 3 unfortunately never did. If not for Mitsuru, I doubt I could even finish the game. Meanwhile, for Persona 5, it got me in the first hour of gameplay. I am constantly surprised by how the story is planned out, in a good way. Only thing is that I don't feel the strong bond as I did in Persona 4 yet. But it will get there after more time playing the game.

    Character designs are out of this world. I love the artwork of every single character in the game. I hope they keep this kind of artwork style forever for the series.

    The music and graphics are amazing, and work very well together. For those comments regarding graphics being like 10 years out of date, I am wondering where they can find such good graphics 10 years ago... I honestly dislike all the debate on the frame rate, etc. As long as the game graphics look good and enjoyable to the player, there is no reason to care about such things.

    Battle systems are like Persona 3 and 4 with little to no new elements. This is probably the only complaint I had.

    Last but not least, I do feel there is not a lot of change from Persona 3 and 4 in terms of entire game structure. HOWEVER, that is the least of my concern. I want to relax and enjoy the game, not to constantly look for "new" things. When the game gets bored, then it is a problem and requires update. So far, I don't feel that way at all.

    Overall, this is a wonderful game. For any JRPG fan, or someone who just wants to read a good story, Persona 5 is a must buy.    … Expand
  70. perpetualjoe
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Flawless, the game fans of P3 and P4 were waiting for. Great story, addictive music, hyper stylized graphics and tasteful little details that make even Persona's typical "slow" dialogue really pop. Deep and immersive gameplay. Can't find one thing to complain about.
  71. Antonioad
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    This game is a True Masterpiece anyone giving it a score lower then 10 is trolling. The game play, the music, the characters, the STYLE. EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS GAME IS PERFECT!
  72. deadlysilentbob
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    all game development companies should take note. THIS is what you get when you put competent staff together with a decent budget and a time frame long enough to accomplish the entire vision of the game. This game absolutely DRIPS with polish, love, attention and care even in the smallest details.

    AND THE MUSIC!! not since Nobuo Uematsu hit his peak in the PS1 era of the final fantasy    all game development companies should take note. THIS is what you get when you put competent staff together with a decent budget and a time frame long enough to accomplish the entire vision of the game. This game absolutely DRIPS with polish, love, attention and care even in the smallest details.

    AND THE MUSIC!! not since Nobuo Uematsu hit his peak in the PS1 era of the final fantasy games have I heard a score in a game so profoundly AWESOME.

    This game will set the benchmark for what a turn based RPG should be in todays gaming world like The Witcher 3 did for open world RPGs.    … Expand
  73. ReeferMad
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    I have never played a game in the Persona universe.

    But this is the greatest time ever to play JRPGs and this game absolutely proves itself to be the best the genre has to offer. The visuals, atmosphere, pacing, story, turned based combat are brilliant. The video game industry has worked for decades and it all manifests into Atlus' masterpiece. Persona 5 has me intrigued with every day    I have never played a game in the Persona universe.

    But this is the greatest time ever to play JRPGs and this game absolutely proves itself to be the best the genre has to offer. The visuals, atmosphere, pacing, story, turned based combat are brilliant. The video game industry has worked for decades and it all manifests into Atlus' masterpiece. Persona 5 has me intrigued with every day passing in the game. I wish I had more hours in the day to experience this unique story and combat. This game once proves once more that 2017 is an amazing year for games. I highly, highly recommend you spend the money and try this game. You don't need to have played the previous games to appreciate this one. I love the maturity of this game considering the characters are all in high school. If you enjoy anime, turned based combat and the most incredible visuals I've seen, what are you waiting for? If you are on the fence because of this features, this game will make you a fan of all the aforementioned.

    This is a game every gamer should play.    … Expand
  74. neilon209a
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Style - check
    Attitude - check
    Humour - check
    Story - check
    Addiction - check
    Amazing RPG mechanics - check
    Multiple Playthroughs - check
    BEST JRPG Ever created - check

    GET THIS GAME ASAP!
  75. Endrance09
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Best JRPG to come out in a while. One of those rare games that defy the current trend of action rpgs and open world games. It goes to show that you don't need realistic graphics to be a great game. The story is great and the characters are likable. Easily a 2017 candidate for GOTY.

    This is a great game to get into for new and old fans alike.
  76. LUMRED
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Freaking nice game strongly recommend，played 4 day from morning 8am to he next today 1am。still haven finish the main story。And the main soundtrack - Beneath The Mask , this song is absolutely amazing。psn id ：LUMRED
  77. chaoscob
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    El mejor RPG que halla jugado, imprescindible para los amantes al genero el mejor persona de todos en lo personal, largo, excelentes personajes, excelente historia, combates increíbles con muy buena ambientación y diseño.
  78. slim1985
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    what do you expect from atlus and a persona game its a perfection for jrpg since persona 4 i just love the dark story and the characters the gameplay is stylish and deep and welcome back to some old elements from shin megami tensei like talking to demons ................. this game is PERFECT
  79. ivyking007
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    +great dungeon design
    +artstlye is gorgeous
    +music perfectly memorable
    +faster pace combat
    +story is very amazing
    +character design and stealth mechanics pretty good

    -textures is dated
    -frame drop certain place
  80. Khalei27
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Persona siempre se ha caracterizado por una narrativa fuera de lo común y cliché, siempre mantiene elementos distractivos que lo diferencian del resto de jrpg y siempre apuesta a lo alto. En esta nueva entrega, cada detalle está cuidado a más no poder; todo es brillante y genuino. Nos encontramos con personajes entrañables y carismáticos, una banda sonora destacable, un manejo de colores yPersona siempre se ha caracterizado por una narrativa fuera de lo común y cliché, siempre mantiene elementos distractivos que lo diferencian del resto de jrpg y siempre apuesta a lo alto. En esta nueva entrega, cada detalle está cuidado a más no poder; todo es brillante y genuino. Nos encontramos con personajes entrañables y carismáticos, una banda sonora destacable, un manejo de colores y del hud de lo mejor que se ha visto hasta la fecha y una historia que ata sus hilos de gran manera. Para cualquier fan de la saga, este juego será completamente de su agrado, y encantará con sus innovaciones sin perder el sello de la saga. Y para los nuevos, será una experiencia única, digno de un juego más que cuidado con pasión y esmero. Verdaderamente, una obra maestra y un juego que no puede faltar en cualquier colección.… Expand
  81. ovoon7
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    I beat the Japanese version back when it came out, and can honestly say it's one of my favorite games of all time.

    It's extremely difficult to follow up something like Persona 3 and 4, and retain the massive amount of creativity required to keep each game feeling fresh. For a Persona sequel to work, Atlus have placed the burden upon themselves to innovate with each game. Persona 5    I beat the Japanese version back when it came out, and can honestly say it's one of my favorite games of all time.

    It's extremely difficult to follow up something like Persona 3 and 4, and retain the massive amount of creativity required to keep each game feeling fresh. For a Persona sequel to work, Atlus have placed the burden upon themselves to innovate with each game. Persona 5 feels like a game that jumped 3 generations from Persona 4. While the story is of the same quality of past games (which is a huge plus), every other aspect is a huge improvement.

    Persona 5 is a game that retains the massive scope of past games, but keeps it alive for the PS4 era, meaning that Atlus essentially had to work 5 times as hard to make the game retain its effectiveness as a modern game. The game will run 90-100 hours, and each of those hours is meticulously crafted and controlled by a massive variety of polished content. All of it, side content included, never feels like it distracts from the main themes or story.

    This game should be celebrated and remembered for years to come.    … Expand
  82. peropify
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 may feel like it starts off a bit slow for some as story elements are told to the audience unfamiliar to the franchise, but everything it did right in Persona 4 is still there and more. The game makes you really feel like you are within the game itself, living out your daily life inside this fantasy world from doing menial tasks such as catching the train, eating, and cleaningPersona 5 may feel like it starts off a bit slow for some as story elements are told to the audience unfamiliar to the franchise, but everything it did right in Persona 4 is still there and more. The game makes you really feel like you are within the game itself, living out your daily life inside this fantasy world from doing menial tasks such as catching the train, eating, and cleaning your room. Persona 5 goes a step further by making you feel like you are living within an anime TV show - one that could feel a bit wacky at first, but really delves into character development, and heavy themes such as physical abuse, the consequences of rumours, and sexual immorality - all backed by an amazing jazz inspired soundtrack.

    The JRPG element is also refined with added concepts of range weapons, a stealth factor, and overall crisp animation movements, but keep in mind that even though the game is classed as a JRPG, it is not even the core bulk of the Persona franchise.

    If there were a few things that irked me a little was that movement and character interaction inputs within the game sometimes didn't feel as smooth as it could, but overall an improvement over an already established masterpiece in Persona 4.    … Expand
  83. shenlong
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    i was checking out the reviews for this game and they seem positive. so i decided to give it a try since its my first persona game and boy this game stunning. i love the art style the music is top notch. i definitely recommend this one to anybody who loves traditional turn base RPG with great music.
  84. Ocara
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Buy this game,a perfect RPG,the best game i have played,a polished jewel,the phantom thieves will take your heart,and you will love them,as your best friends,you must buy it
  85. Jonata
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This is the best RPG that i have played,and a must play for people who has a PS4,this games is perfect,a masterpiece and amazing)completely perfect)))
  86. brguya
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This game is just perfect!,the combat is perfect,the story is perfect,the characters are perfect,the music,oh the music is a masterpiece,and it style persona 5 has it own style
  87. BN333
    Apr 4, 2017
    1
    Sadly another dated, turn based JRPG game with mechanics that grow tired and stale within a short amount of time grinding, recycling the same mechanics, look and gameplay from 3 generations ago. While critics are working PR overtime to sell people on this exclusive title, it wears out its welcome extremely quickly in the modern era.
    In an era where jrpgs are free on mobile/tablets, you    Sadly another dated, turn based JRPG game with mechanics that grow tired and stale within a short amount of time grinding, recycling the same mechanics, look and gameplay from 3 generations ago. While critics are working PR overtime to sell people on this exclusive title, it wears out its welcome extremely quickly in the modern era.
    In an era where jrpgs are free on mobile/tablets, you have to do more then the bare minimum and sadly this game does not cut it in this day and age, similar to Tokyo Mirage Sessions.
    Dated gameplay aspects, excessive filler and padding and the very questionable cultural setting/choices for regular gaming audiences in the West, make the game a complete drag. Music is also extremely grating.

    Learning more from modernized jrpgs would have been a smarter move.

    Do not let blind devotion to anime and anything "Japanese" otaku culture fool you with this one.

    Save your money for Yakuza maybe, one of the few worthwhile japanese exclusives.    … Expand
  88. Hhhtheman
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Ow this game amazes me in all ways,it has style,it has it own personality(persona-personality,get it?haha lame joke).but yeah this game just feel perfect for me
  89. Ecchifan
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This game is just amazing,after playing it for hours i can definitily say that it is one of the best games i have played so far in my life,and i am a gamer for over 10 years,persona 5 is a masterpiece
  90. 1714742610
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    PERSONA 5 is one of the best JRPGs played in the past two years, excellent dubbing, unique combat system, very long but not boring process and shocking music, it is a miracle to buy it!
  91. Psolokratoras
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    The best Persona game, one of the best SMT games and probably the best jrpg we will see this generation. Beautiful art, beautiful soundtrack and a new improved battle system that builds on an already great battle system. Good plot and interesting characters as always. Easily over 80 hours of gameplay. We waited too many years for the 5th entry and oh boy does it deliver. If you are a fanThe best Persona game, one of the best SMT games and probably the best jrpg we will see this generation. Beautiful art, beautiful soundtrack and a new improved battle system that builds on an already great battle system. Good plot and interesting characters as always. Easily over 80 hours of gameplay. We waited too many years for the 5th entry and oh boy does it deliver. If you are a fan of anime and jrpgs, just buy this game. If you are a fan of anime, just buy this game. If you are a fan of jrpgs, just buy this game.… Expand
  92. SuperRon
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    My mind kinda goes blank when it comes to explain what is so good with this game, but i will try and add an unexpected remark at the end about a particular observation i have made concerning people reception of this game.

    First, whether you like JRPG or not, you should really try to understand what kind of experience this game gives you. The Artistic direction is probably the best i    My mind kinda goes blank when it comes to explain what is so good with this game, but i will try and add an unexpected remark at the end about a particular observation i have made concerning people reception of this game.

    First, whether you like JRPG or not, you should really try to understand what kind of experience this game gives you.

    The Artistic direction is probably the best i have ever seen in a game, the menu, loadings times, everything is done in style, and it really gives a relaxing experience while playing the game.

    The music is really catchy, really good, and you will find yourself being excited to engage in battle just to hear it more, and even let your playstation on just to hear something from the game.

    The story of the game is really intriguing and pretty deep, persona game are known for devling into psychology and inspired by idea like the collective subconsciousness, that reflect realities and problem that exist in our real world. it's a fiction that really go deep into actual, real life situation, while adding the fantasy/anime/relationship aspect around it to create a really strong and compelling narrative.

    Let's not talk about the how much time you will play this game: The main story is about 90-100 hours, which absolutely monstrous and so far i have never encountered a longer single player RPG in my whole life.

    The gameplay? As far as Turn based can go, this is one of the best system, it's strategic, fun and dynamic. Every action is assigned to a button, there is no menu scrolling, no "button mashing to attack all the time", it's very clean and well designed

    The game is very story based, a lots of dialogue, that stay interesting because they teach you more about the world, help you learn and form relationship with others, or gives you a subtile hint about the general story of the game.

    The difficulty is for everyone, you have 5 difficulty setting, i don't need to tell you more about it, you want a challenge? you will find it. You are totally new to the serie and don't want to be overwhelmed and destroyed? There is something for you.

    I am obviously biased in this review as we are all subjective being, but a collective positive reception should help you make a better decision.

    I do have to note something also: Many people will claim that this game is very "niche", or only for the chosen few that like anime and JRPG, and i would disagree with this.
    even presenting the story, the gameplay element to a variety of people got people interested, and especially people that are not at all into RPG, i don't think this serie is niche, i just think it's severely Undermarketed.
    I do strongly believe there is a "universal appeal factor" that exist within this game(somewhere in the collective subconscious) and that it just await you to just give it a fair chance.    … Expand
  93. Enigmav1
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    i agree with the blocking for sharing the ending of the game because i hate when people ruin that stuff the game is amazing anyone who has a issue with them blocking get over it this game is awesome
  94. misterghostface
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Everything from the previous games has been divulged in and enhanced to create an intriguing work. Socials links have evolved in striking fashion and the combat is smoother than ever. Outstanding visuals and interesting characters make up the bulk of the story as it makes up the epitome of what a JRPG should be. One of the best RPGs ever.
  95. dudeAmarillo
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Persona 3 is one of my favourite games of all time, since then Persona has been something i love but not as much. Persona 5 is out and i'm enjoying it so much, thank you atlus, tank you for give me that feeling again.
  96. theman222
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    For reference: I'm about 75 hours in and haven't beaten it yet.

    Pros: + Memorable Story and Characters + The UI is incredibly slick, and the transitions are very stylish + Combat is a ton of fun, which builds upon past Persona games with the Baton pass and guns. Things get mixed up during boss fights as well (it reminded me of Trigger Commands from FFX, but executed much better).    For reference: I'm about 75 hours in and haven't beaten it yet.

    Pros:

    + Memorable Story and Characters
    + The UI is incredibly slick, and the transitions are very stylish
    + Combat is a ton of fun, which builds upon past Persona games with the Baton pass and guns. Things get mixed up during boss fights as well (it reminded me of Trigger Commands from FFX, but executed much better).
    + Demon negotiation is also back, which will be a hit or miss for some people since the responses you need to select may appear random. I ended up liking it though, and it's a great feeling when you force a powerful shadow to cough up money and run away instead. Running away yourself isn't the only option anymore.
    + Dungeons are a huge step up from the hallways of Persona 3/4 (however if you liked this, it's back in the form of a huge dungeon called Mementos). The level design of these dungeons are nothing to brag over and don't do anything new, but it makes up for it with style and atmosphere.
    + Tokyo is filled with things to do and discover to the point where it's almost overwhelming. And the "Confidant" system is a pretty good evolution over "Social Links" of previous games.
    + Soundtrack and visual style is top notch, as expected.

    Cons:

    - There are a couple very convenient story coincidences and revelations. They sorta came out of left field. I found myself raising my eyebrows maybe one too many times.
    - A little too much..."Talking", I guess? For example, in the Velvet room, I don't need the attendants commenting on every menu option I press or every Persona I check out. Also, the protagonist says something every time I use my Third Eye (which is kinda like Batman vision). It's can get annoying and grating.
    - A few too many textures look quite poor, even by PS3 standards.

    Overall: Persona 5 is incredible, plain and simple. Between the style, combat, and the story, there is so much to love about this game. This is a must play, so make sure it doesn't fly under your radar.    … Expand
  97. smerickson
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Listen. This is the first game I've given a max score that actually deserves the max score. This series isn't for everyone. It mixes absurdity/comedy with sorrow in a powerful way. If the blockbusters like Last of Us or Uncharted feel like a film than this game definitely feels more like a novel. You understand the motivations of every little detail.
    Again, I'd recommend if you don't know    Listen. This is the first game I've given a max score that actually deserves the max score. This series isn't for everyone. It mixes absurdity/comedy with sorrow in a powerful way. If the blockbusters like Last of Us or Uncharted feel like a film than this game definitely feels more like a novel. You understand the motivations of every little detail.
    Again, I'd recommend if you don't know the series to really youtube the "sim" portions; it's not for everybody. That being said, I love that part of it.    … Expand
  98. vinicius01
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    GREAT GAME!!!! the combat is nice and fluid(although nothing revolutionary,but the sense of style in each and every attack/move is so phenomenal... the characters also have some neat development.ai first glance most of them may seem generic and cliche,but as the story progresses,they reveal themselves and become even more charismatic.the story is the best in the series...really,there´sGREAT GAME!!!! the combat is nice and fluid(although nothing revolutionary,but the sense of style in each and every attack/move is so phenomenal... the characters also have some neat development.ai first glance most of them may seem generic and cliche,but as the story progresses,they reveal themselves and become even more charismatic.the story is the best in the series...really,there´s just no negatives that diminishes the game overall...fantastic game!!! JUST GO AND BUY IT !!!!!!!! 10 OUT OF 10!!!!!… Expand
  99. capitaoprice
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    A Atlus é brilhante na forma como consegue apresentar temáticas e assuntos com os quais nos podemos relacionar, mesmo quando estamos a mundos de distância do Japão, que os inspiraram. Será fácil querer conhecer mais de Ryuji, Anne, Yusuke, Makoto e outras personagens memoráveis que iremos encontrar, das quais nada irei dizer para não estragar surpresas. Até Morgana, a gata preta que nosA Atlus é brilhante na forma como consegue apresentar temáticas e assuntos com os quais nos podemos relacionar, mesmo quando estamos a mundos de distância do Japão, que os inspiraram. Será fácil querer conhecer mais de Ryuji, Anne, Yusuke, Makoto e outras personagens memoráveis que iremos encontrar, das quais nada irei dizer para não estragar surpresas. Até Morgana, a gata preta que nos acompanha, é uma personagem brilhante, com uma profundidade agradável e que vai muito mais além da uma mera mascote ou figura cómica. Em Persona 5 todas as personagens têm um propósito, e talvez por isso seja tão importante obter acesso às vozes originais Japonesas. Permite conhecer as personagens com todas as suas diferentes camadas, todas as suas nuances, e todas elas são dignas de serem conhecidas. Será através delas que vamos "viver" este mundo, sentir parte de Tóquio, e a Atlus revela muito do seu engenho aqui.… Expand
  100. auragar
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Right from the get go you are just dropped in and the world feels massive and amazing and then you get to the first dungeon really quickly and you immediately hate the first boss, you want to take him out. The game does a perfect job of crafting the story. Improves upon P3 and P4 massively while still feeling like a Persona game. There is also some nice Easter eggs for P4 right at theRight from the get go you are just dropped in and the world feels massive and amazing and then you get to the first dungeon really quickly and you immediately hate the first boss, you want to take him out. The game does a perfect job of crafting the story. Improves upon P3 and P4 massively while still feeling like a Persona game. There is also some nice Easter eggs for P4 right at the start that long-time fans can appreciate. This game is very much worth every penny and is going to be one of the all-time greats I guarantee it. Everything is so stylish and just works.… Expand
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  1. Cubed3
    Jun 4, 2019
    90
    Persona 5 is an absolutely amazing game that convinces with its art style, music and story. It has anything one could ask for such a game and more. The turn-based battle system offers a wide array of opportunities. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, it is definitely recommended to give it a go.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Feb 22, 2018
    90
    Persona 5 is a great example of quality jRPG game, with a good story, great battle system and fabulous artistic style, this is a must have for the fans of the series and the genre.
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  3. Power Unlimited
    Oct 19, 2017
    93
    Persona 5 beats every other turn-based RPG in terms of production values, combat, story, symbolics, character design, music, pace and variety. 2017 is a great year for gaming and Persona 5 confirms this with a load of unmatched swagger.
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