Persona 5

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5569 Ratings

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  1. HarryFernandes
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    Being someone who hasn't played a lot of jrpg's i only bought this game in promo not long ago mostly cause I've heard so much good stuff about it. And boy is it much better than i hoped. i got seriously hooked. there are flaws ofc. combat does get repetitive but the characters and story the world itself is amazing and i was never bored. always looking forward to play more. had hard timeBeing someone who hasn't played a lot of jrpg's i only bought this game in promo not long ago mostly cause I've heard so much good stuff about it. And boy is it much better than i hoped. i got seriously hooked. there are flaws ofc. combat does get repetitive but the characters and story the world itself is amazing and i was never bored. always looking forward to play more. had hard time putting it down. Id give it a 9.2 so a 9… Expand
  2. Skollie
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    I've never played a turn based game before. I always thought that it's something I wouldn't like. But after all the tense games I've been playing recently, I wanted to try something a bit more relaxed and I gave it a go.

    What an amazing experience this game was! This was something I wasn't expecting at all. Persona 5 sucked me into its world instantly. The story is absolutely brilliant    I've never played a turn based game before. I always thought that it's something I wouldn't like. But after all the tense games I've been playing recently, I wanted to try something a bit more relaxed and I gave it a go.

    What an amazing experience this game was! This was something I wasn't expecting at all. Persona 5 sucked me into its world instantly. The story is absolutely brilliant and while the graphics do leave something to be desired, it can easily be overlooked and I found myself addicted to its rich and vibrant world and characters.

    It's easy to see how much effort was put into this game and I applaud the creators for creating such a masterpiece.    … Expand
  3. Aidilmuhaimin
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood Game masterrrrrrrrrrrrrrpiece
  4. ph45fs
    Dec 6, 2020
    0
    Um completo pedaço de merda, essa merda estar classificada como jogo eh uma afronta para a sociedade eh uma porra de uma visual novel RUIM, a unica coisa q vc faz nessa merda eh pular dialogo, musica de jogo porno japones, koikatsu party tem um grafico melhor q essa merda. historia de anime ruim genérica e previsível. nao tente jogar essa merda. ate o anime eh mais bem feito o jogo inteiroUm completo pedaço de merda, essa merda estar classificada como jogo eh uma afronta para a sociedade eh uma porra de uma visual novel RUIM, a unica coisa q vc faz nessa merda eh pular dialogo, musica de jogo porno japones, koikatsu party tem um grafico melhor q essa merda. historia de anime ruim genérica e previsível. nao tente jogar essa merda. ate o anime eh mais bem feito o jogo inteiro parece q foi desenhado por uma criança, a qualidade dos desenhos no anime sao mto superiores a esse esterco. NAO perca seu tempo com essa merda.… Expand
  5. AllNewSuperfake
    Dec 3, 2020
    5
    Great style and music, well fleshed out mechanics and gameplay +10
    Children's book level writing -1
    90 % of the game is pressing X to continue the neverending blabbering -1 Morgana -8 (Morgana is just the most obvious example for a great sandboxy game getting repeatedly stabbed in it's best parts by being streamlined to let the story shine, and while the story isn't terrible, the    Great style and music, well fleshed out mechanics and gameplay +10
    Children's book level writing -1
    90 % of the game is pressing X to continue the neverending blabbering -1

    Morgana -8

    (Morgana is just the most obvious example for a great sandboxy game getting repeatedly stabbed in it's best parts by being streamlined to let the story shine, and while the story isn't terrible, the way it's shoved in your face made me hate it and everything about it)
    readjusted the score because it's really not a 0, but I now understand the glorious vision that was the cat silencer in "postal 2" +5    … Expand
  6. TripleChampions
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game surpassed everything about every RPG I've ever played. The music, the story, and the combat were amazing. The 100 hours I spent on my playthrough of this were the best 100 hours I've ever spent gaming.
  7. katieelizabeth
    Nov 29, 2020
    6
    I was excited to play this game, seeing as so many people say it's beloved and one of the best games last generation, but to be honest, I could not really get into it. If you're a fan of jrpgs, you may not necessarily enjoy this - it's not an automatic shoe-in like other classic jrpgs might be.

    For one, the time-based simulator did not jive with me. I found it difficult to know what all    I was excited to play this game, seeing as so many people say it's beloved and one of the best games last generation, but to be honest, I could not really get into it. If you're a fan of jrpgs, you may not necessarily enjoy this - it's not an automatic shoe-in like other classic jrpgs might be.

    For one, the time-based simulator did not jive with me. I found it difficult to know what all of my options were in given time period at times, and I was always stressed out in choosing how I spent my time because I really didn't know what the impact of my decisions would be, or what I needed to prepare for. This is the kind of game where beating it once probably gives you the necessary information to make better informed decisions in subsequent playthroughs, but with the game being well over 100 hours, that's a proposition I don't want to take the developers up on.

    The other part of the game I did not enjoy was the combat. Mechanically, the combat is fine, but the rng is very brutal. If one of your party members misses an attack, or if your damage rolls much lower than it usually does, a fight that would have normally not wasted any HP or SP could spiral out of control and royally mess things up. For example, let's say a character misses an attack, and then that enemy that is on low health gets 3 crits in a row, and now 3 party members are below 25% hp despite being at max HP before the combat started - this can happen. It's very swingy like this. With SP being very limited in dungeons, using it to heal to recover from situations like this will really prevent you from finishing it in a smaller number of trips.

    RNG also plays a roll in deciding what enemies you will face. You could get unlucky and just face the hardest batch of enemies over and over - it can easily happen. The end-result is that you will have to spend more resources to heal up damage and/or prevent damage than if the encounters were more balanced.

    All this means is that grinding is actually fairly essential, even on normal difficulty, if you want to reduce your trips to do the dungeon to maximize your social time... which you probably want to do because you will end up with more abilities and stats compared to going in the dungeon multiple times.

    Beyond how much I did not like the swingy rng, the graphics are actually fairly terrible. Outside of the anime cutscenes and art (which do look great), the actual 3d engine looks similar to what you find in a PS2 game (only the resolution is higher). On top of this, camera rotation and movement is extremely clunky. It almost reminds me of Mario 64 - it's kind of that bad. Like if you tilt your analogy stick slowly to the half-way position, the camera does not move until after you pass that 50% tilt, and then moves suddenly by a lot, exactly like Mario 64 c-sticks did. I wish it was a lot smoother :/ Rotating the camera to see enemies behind corners and stuff feels awful - like it's really bad.

    There are some good things about the game. The voice acting is really good. The UI's and art style is neat. The music is quite good - some really nice tracks at times.

    Ultimately though, I did not enjoy the swinginess of the rng in combat or the stress of not knowing what the impact of my social decisions would be, which is basically the 2 largest parts of the actual gameplay. I think if the combat was less swingy and you were not as punished by the rng and if the game did a better job showing available options with consequences to make decisions more intelligently, I might have enjoyed the game. But I sort of think this game is overrated and I enjoyed other modern jrpgs like Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Atelier Ryza, Octopath Traveler, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, etc. a lot more than this. I don't get the hype - I think you need to be a certain kind of person to enjoy this as there is a risk you might just not get into it. I could not finish it after about 10 hours or so - I was done.    … Expand
  8. FilipWit
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    Stupidly overrated. People only played the first arc and assumed the whole game is like that. The first arc is very good, yes, but the game never reaches anything close to that level later on. It's also way too long, the dungeons just drag on and on and on. It takes over 100 hours just to finish the MAIN STORY. The dialogues are crappy, lots of information is repeated for no reason, otherStupidly overrated. People only played the first arc and assumed the whole game is like that. The first arc is very good, yes, but the game never reaches anything close to that level later on. It's also way too long, the dungeons just drag on and on and on. It takes over 100 hours just to finish the MAIN STORY. The dialogues are crappy, lots of information is repeated for no reason, other dialogues state the obvious for no reason and there's also lots of fodder, text that adds nothing to anything, but the characters say it nonetheless. This game also has a randomly generated dungeon that has like 60 floors. The floors are about as generic and braindead as your typical randomly generated dungeon. But here's the kicker- in order to finish the game you have to go through all of those randomly generated crappy levels.

    This game is good for like the first 10 or so hours, the rest is just a waste of time. So much pointless fodder in everything, don't bother.    … Expand
  9. markus312
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    my first JRPG, and it was exceeded all expectations it had with a brilliant story, awesome characters and phenomenal gameplay.
  10. Bulletnot
    Nov 25, 2020
    7
    Pros: great story, role play mechanics where you can work at a job, go to school, socialise with friends, etc. Definitely a must buy if you don’t mind to read a lot of text.
    Cons: combat can get a bit grinding/repetitive when you fight a lot of the same enemies and, as it is turn based, you often just press a button and watch the same animation over and over.
  11. Deank1006
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    I was bored and knew Persona 5 was a good game based off of reviews. I’m not a huge anime fan, or JRPG player. I decided to take a chance and Persona 5 because it had a good sale. I just wish I had spent more money and bought Royal instead. Persona 5 blew my expectations out of the water. I was very rarely bored in the game due to amazing characters and their development. I spent over 100I was bored and knew Persona 5 was a good game based off of reviews. I’m not a huge anime fan, or JRPG player. I decided to take a chance and Persona 5 because it had a good sale. I just wish I had spent more money and bought Royal instead. Persona 5 blew my expectations out of the water. I was very rarely bored in the game due to amazing characters and their development. I spent over 100 hours completing the game and I wish it was longer. If you are on the verge of buying it, do what I did and take a chance. You won’t regret it.… Expand
  12. ShinishiKudo
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Stole my heart
    This game took me by suprise and I enjoyed every second of it. From a great soundtrack to a great story and intersting gamrplay Persona 5 has everything.
  13. MulQuahDiiv
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    My first JRPG ever, and a big surprise. I didn't expect having so much fun, but I got really engaged in the plot. I felt involved in the story and after about 80 hours, I established relationships with all the characters. I loved the graphics, drawings and music. For me the soundtrack is incredible. One of the most beautiful games ever made. The only disadvantage for me is quite a highMy first JRPG ever, and a big surprise. I didn't expect having so much fun, but I got really engaged in the plot. I felt involved in the story and after about 80 hours, I established relationships with all the characters. I loved the graphics, drawings and music. For me the soundtrack is incredible. One of the most beautiful games ever made. The only disadvantage for me is quite a high price, but for such a good game it is worth it.… Expand
  14. Pleh5645
    Nov 19, 2020
    0
    This game is stupid in every sense of the word. 40 hrs in and I still get killed by normal mobs. Even at level 30. I might as well play dark souls.
  15. soki98
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    one of the best games ever made , this game will make you feel super invested in the world and characters
  16. Kingdomhear
    Nov 11, 2020
    0
    Dopo aver sentito parlare così bene di questo gioco lo ho provato...dura più di 100 ore !!! Bellissimo !!...
  17. Sherbert
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    As someone who has played P5 multiple times to 100%, I think I am qualified to say, that this game is a amazing. The story isn't spectacular, but it perfectly fits with the gameplay. The battle system never gets old, the characters are wonderful, and the calendar mechanic has me reflecting on all my life decisions. For sure, a must play.
  18. ArturReview
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. Persona 5 has a interesting story right from the start, as it's told by flashbacks, the anticipation to discover the truth is high and it makes you want to go on. The characters, for the most part, are excellent, and the Confidant system is the best system I've ever seen that integrates optional content directly with the main content. As you meet newThis is my favorite game of all time. Persona 5 has a interesting story right from the start, as it's told by flashbacks, the anticipation to discover the truth is high and it makes you want to go on. The characters, for the most part, are excellent, and the Confidant system is the best system I've ever seen that integrates optional content directly with the main content. As you meet new people, you unlock special abilities for the action aspect of the game, something done so masterfully because the characters are interesting and their storylines are extremely rewarding. The palaces, which are the game's dungeons, are for the most part very fun and well built. I've never had any balancing issues and the game was challenging enough to be enjoyable. Everything about the game's visuals is AMAZING! The colors it uses, the character designs, even the UI is a wonder to look at! And the soundtrack is great as usual for Persona games, so much that I hear the tracks while doing many things at home. I definitely recommend this game because it's able to mix a interesting cast of characters with addicting gameplay and it only gets more expansive the more you play. 10/10… Expand
  19. kushal4you
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    The gold star of Japanese RPGs.
    But be ready to put aside 100 hours of your life (at least).
  20. Baldingsan
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    Quién diría que le acabaría echando más de 100 horas a un JRPG. Persona 5 ha tenido tal honor conmigo. Aparte de por su adictivo y cuidado sistema de combate, su variado y preciso diseño de mazmorras, su atractivo diseño visual y unos elementos sim bien integrados, encuentro unos personajes con los que quiero pasar tiempo, conocer de ellos y escuchar lo que tienen que decir (que es muchoQuién diría que le acabaría echando más de 100 horas a un JRPG. Persona 5 ha tenido tal honor conmigo. Aparte de por su adictivo y cuidado sistema de combate, su variado y preciso diseño de mazmorras, su atractivo diseño visual y unos elementos sim bien integrados, encuentro unos personajes con los que quiero pasar tiempo, conocer de ellos y escuchar lo que tienen que decir (que es mucho en la mayoría). Destaco el sistema de confidants y su fusión con lo demás, que me ha parecido sensacional.

    Es un juego que dice mucho sobre el Japón actual, pasando por distintos estratos de la sociedad en su elaborada tesis. A saber, la educación, la política, etc. Tengo poco que objetarle. Un problema del que adolecen muchos juegos de rol, y más aún los japoneses, es engordar el guión a base de kilos de texto, lo cual está presente aquí. Encuentro mucho diálogo redundante y completamente prescindible. También pienso que, debido a su duración masiva, ciertos sistemas pueden resentirse a la larga.

    No creo que sea un juego para cualquiera. Hay que tener algún interés o estar algo familiarizado con la cultura japonesa, además de hacer el compromiso de que es un juego al que le da igual tu tiempo, pero yo sí que lo considero un título brillante e imprescindible    … Expand
  21. AlexCapretta
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    This is honestly the best video game I have ever played. It made all of the characters seem like real people and kept me interested until the end. It has so much content to be explored and the best final boss fight in all of the games that I have played.
  22. WVlab
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    Best RPG, best plot, awesome art design, awesome characters, deep psychology, 110+ hours of a walkthrough. The best Playstation exclusive game
  23. DreamCore
    Oct 27, 2020
    6
    I have to start by saying that this is an extremely overrated game.

    There are many things that I liked with the game, but equally many I hated. The Good: * This being my first Persona game, it felt very unique compared to most copy pasted games nowadays which was really refreshing. * The art style and UI design is really cool. * The story with the Metaverse and Palaces was very    I have to start by saying that this is an extremely overrated game.

    There are many things that I liked with the game, but equally many I hated.

    The Good:

    * This being my first Persona game, it felt very unique compared to most copy pasted games nowadays which was really refreshing.
    * The art style and UI design is really cool.
    * The story with the Metaverse and Palaces was very cool.
    * Intersting combat system.

    The bad:
    * The negotiation system for "catching" personas SUCKS. I had to use a guide because it simply didn't make sense.
    * Some enemies/bosses have abilities that one-shot you which can cause you to die with the blink of an eye. This is bad design and something I truly despise in games. It's unfair and pure trash design. It's particularly bad in this game because if Joker gets one shotted, it's over, and it's also random so you have no control. The only safe way is to make sure you always have the ability to negate instant death once, because you never know if a new enemy can randomly one shot you.
    * The game is very slow and drags out for too long. The real-world part gets old really quickly and leveling up your stats and confidants over and over, hour after hour gets really dull.
    * Mementos is garbage. With 50+ levels with the same repetitive enemies that you have to grind through is a perfect way of lazy design and how not to do things. Is only there to increase the playtime, pure and simple.    … Expand
  24. SirDuncanIV
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    This game is a ridiculously good game, especially for the many anime-fans among ous. It's gameplay, soundtrack, visuals and world-building are over the top.
    I'll start with the gameplay, it's a really nice take on a jrpg, it feels amazing to play in two worlds and seeing the influence they have on each other. The battle system is more enjoyable than the typical jrpg system, this is not    This game is a ridiculously good game, especially for the many anime-fans among ous. It's gameplay, soundtrack, visuals and world-building are over the top.
    I'll start with the gameplay, it's a really nice take on a jrpg, it feels amazing to play in two worlds and seeing the influence they have on each other. The battle system is more enjoyable than the typical jrpg system, this is not only because of the many types of attacks you can use, but also because your gameplay just before the battle decides if someone gets a headstart, this makes it important not to drop your guard just because your stats and team synergy are good, if you start with a disadvantage your tactics will quite probably fail to be commenced. Then there's the puzzle-solving, which is probably the least enjoyable part of the gameplay, but it still is decent. Last but not least there is the gameplay outside of dangerous areas, while these parts look futile the first time you sea them, the seemingly useless minigames and backstory have great effects on your stats and you get items with the effects that buyable items have for a prize that sometimes is a bit too high for what it's worth.
    Then there is the ost, it's calming when it you're running around in the normal world being a normal person, but once you go to the other world the music will be epic and it represents the area you're in amazingly well.
    Another amazing part is visuals, they aren't too high definition, but they are smooth, the attacks look flashy, yet strong. The character and enemy design are both unique and very nice to look at.
    Then there is the amazing world, or more accurately two worlds (I know you can actually count all the palaces as different worlds, but they share the same gameplay and storyline), these worlds are amazingly well built, they're built in a way that you, without looking at the influence they have on each other through gameplay, can clearly see that they're very connected, which makes he game feel more in depth.
    A last part that I didn't message in the beginning is the various social and psychological topics that are in the amazing story of this game. The creators shared their views on problems inside our society through a game we all love.

    I would totally recommend this game to anyone who plays or played even a single turn based rpg or jrpg, and probably to most other people as well. This game is really worth it's money.    … Expand
  25. Luccio
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Is the JRPG I've always needed to scratch my itch for good turn based combat games, a genre the gaming community brushes aside as being lazy, P5 manages to execute a stylish return to form for the genre and Persona franchise, with an engaging episodic plot, incredible art direction, score, writing, UI and so much more. One of my favorite games of all time without a doubt andPersona 5 Is the JRPG I've always needed to scratch my itch for good turn based combat games, a genre the gaming community brushes aside as being lazy, P5 manages to execute a stylish return to form for the genre and Persona franchise, with an engaging episodic plot, incredible art direction, score, writing, UI and so much more. One of my favorite games of all time without a doubt and something I would recommend to anyone without a shadow of a doubt.… Expand
  26. Overprogi
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    the work that let the charm of Japanese games sweep the world again. It's worth collecting, it's worth looking back, it's worth being remembered by the history of the game.
  27. enes_2314
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Just the best JRPG that Ive ever played. The best gaming experience that I had for a long time. Loved it thx for this amazing game guys.
  28. MGS_WayOfHonour
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Most stylish game I've ever played - and with so much heart (not sappy preachy stuff either, just genuine engaging character dynamics, the way narrative experiences are supposed to work).
  29. SZJX
    Sep 26, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. P5 is supposed to be a "rebel against the mainstream social conventions" story, but the irony is that the characters are so cartoonishly good-vs-evil it ended up being a really lame, safe and mainstream story without much thought-provoking depth or connection with the real world whatsoever. (Not to mention the various other issues such as the one-dimensionality and objectification of Ann and Ryuji, the dubious "hidden relationships" that the protagonist is able to develop with so many characters, etc.) I don't expect it to be a thorough and brutal examination on the subjectivity and reversibility of "justice" and "evil" like some 18+ novel e.g. Soukou Akki Muramasa (which is an absolute masterpiece), but then people should see P5 as what it is: A very shallow and mainstream teenage heroism power fantasy. People imagine themselves railing against the suffocating societal conventions or whatnot, but in reality they are just lapping up another mainstream commercial production and forking out their money for a power trip which has little real-world connotations. (If you actually try to "dish out justice" or "change the system" in real life, it's not such a black-and-white affair as depicted in some shallow super hero "good vs. evil" drama. There will be real sufferings and real deaths, and when you think you're the justice is with you, the other side might well think they're the just ones, instead of acting in a cartoonish villainy way, and there's just simply no "right answer" or "absolute justice" in the world.)

    I can even see various points where the author probably initially envisioned how the story could get dark, e.g. the point where Okumura died felt like it could have been the phantom thieves that did it, whether accidentally or not. Instead they had to push every morally ambiguous or bad action to a fall guy (Goro) and dispense with him in the end as well, just like in every mainstream Japanese story (one who killed will also need to die in the end, while the protagonist is always clean). The "fake death" of Ryuji also felt like the author probably really thought about killing Ryuji instead. However, they decided to play it safe and make it a simple mainstream commercial success. Not to mention the student who committed suicide was miraculously healed at the end of the story… Yeah, sure, that's also one type of game/movie and I have nothing against it. But for it to receive such ridiculous level of praise and ratings is something I don't get. Well I guess this is how the mainstream game industry works nowadays and how its standards are. At least I'm glad that many people do share the same views.

    This is also why nowadays I tend to not play JRPG games and instead read visual novels. The music and the art style of P5 are great, sure, but those don't leave a lasting impact on me and I am not after those things. I can understand that maybe those aspects of the game instead of the story are what many gamers are after though.    … Expand
  30. aosan
    Sep 24, 2020
    4
    Just for me this is a very boring game. Yeah, this game has a good musics and cool character design. But..
    Stealth in this game is pure garbage, deadlines, tutorial is too long, Mona's sh*t-talking is so irritating. I don't like battle system in this game (I don't mind a turn-based combat system, but I think that in this game battle system is not good). Despite the fact that I took the    Just for me this is a very boring game. Yeah, this game has a good musics and cool character design. But..
    Stealth in this game is pure garbage, deadlines, tutorial is too long, Mona's sh*t-talking is so irritating. I don't like battle system in this game (I don't mind a turn-based combat system, but I think that in this game battle system is not good). Despite the fact that I took the game at a discount, I regret the money spent.    … Expand
  31. BlackOwl77
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    This is honestly one of the best games I’ve ever played.
    The writing is awesome and you get so attached to the characters (especially best girl Futaba) that you really care about them and what happens to them during the story.
    Both the rpg and social aspects are fantastic and compliment each other really well. You immerse yourself so much that when you stop playing it feels really sad    This is honestly one of the best games I’ve ever played.
    The writing is awesome and you get so attached to the characters (especially best girl Futaba) that you really care about them and what happens to them during the story.
    Both the rpg and social aspects are fantastic and compliment each other really well.
    You immerse yourself so much that when you stop playing it feels really sad returning to your normal boring life.
    A true masterpiece    … Expand
  32. Nahna
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Provavelmente meu jogo favorito dessa geração (e outras mais). História, jogabilidade, trilha sonora.. totalmente impecaveis. Para o povo brasileiro tem o "problema" da falta de localização, mas se você entende de inglês / japonês, não tem o que pensar.
  33. Raiden808
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played. Literally at 10/10 no doubt, do your self a favor and play it if you haven’t already.
  34. RedMist
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    Style and charm has never been more present in a game with such scale and playtime (roughly 120 hours, my first run non-royal was 170 hours)
  35. Elite_Soldier
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    As someone who has never played a persona game, I am in love with this one. People weren't lying about how good this game is.
  36. blackjackxp
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    A really solid JRPG overall. The reason that I couldn't give it a 10 is that, I find the pace of the game is a bit slow at times and the dungeon gets a bit repetitive.
  37. Pascal1602
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of my favorite PS4 games. Not a huge JRPG fan but this game was awesome. The battles are super fun. The story is interesting. Only negative point that comes to my mind is that the game itself is too long.
  38. BunnyFire
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Una Joya de los Jrpg. Que cosas tan buenas tienen esta saga. Juegos Largos para disfrutar, personajes inolvidables de los cuales te sientes indentificado, Un estilo unico, un soundtrack espectacular, una historia que de prinicipio a fin te tiene enganchado.
  39. Elijah0330
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 has some of the most likable characters and great gameplay with an amazing story and some great twists easily my favorite game of all time
  40. Don_Senzu
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    When i first came into the JRPG world, i was honestly afraid of whether i would be able to get used to the battle tactics of the persona series. But looking back at it now, Persona 5 is by far the most intriguing and more or less complete rpg game I've ever gotten my hands on. I agree that its very slow in the first 20 or so hours but after that, you'll be begging for more.
  41. Koufantonis7
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Loveable characters, great story and a masterpiece of a game. That's Persona 5.
  42. Kawaken231
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Greatest JRPG of the generation. The art, the music, the stylish nature of even the menus. The only issues I had with the game were with some quality of life choices & and the the most despicable adult you deal with is Kamoshida. I'm not saying the other guys aren't terrible people but it never felt as personal as it did in the first dungeon.
  43. DaBears020
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Fantastic and unique characters, stylish visuals, solid music, enjoyable variety in its main gameplay loop, and an engaging story from start to finish all set Persona 5 apart from the pack. Overall review: if you haven’t played this game yet, do yourself a favor and dive in.
  44. ilx4ever
    Aug 26, 2020
    6
    It's a nice game, but it is not for everyone. I wish someone have told me that before I bought it. Graphics are not on a level you expect from a game with such a score. The sound is on the same level as graphics. Gameplay is slow, but that's how it should be for a game like that. The story is the magical thing that keeps you playing the game.
  45. dogshea
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    Gorgeous artwork and music, good story, awesome battle and faborability system. One thing that I think bad is DLC to make Persona 5 Royal has not been released (This is why I score 9 instead of 10). Still I cannot understand why. I'm sure that nobody cannot understand except marketing people in the publishing company.
  46. LaDix
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    This was my first Persona game, and I had no idea what I got my self into, it was on 85% discount on the ps4, so why not I though, and I have never been more happy to buy a game on discount before.

    I really did't understand the hole you can have so many personas and you should change on your enermis weakness, I first find that out around the bank so yeahhhhh. Anyway amazing game the    This was my first Persona game, and I had no idea what I got my self into, it was on 85% discount on the ps4, so why not I though, and I have never been more happy to buy a game on discount before.

    I really did't understand the hole you can have so many personas and you should change on your enermis weakness, I first find that out around the bank so yeahhhhh.
    Anyway amazing game the story top score, and don't even get me started on the soundtrack offfffffff it is nice still hear it when I play other games.

    I do tho wish there will come a DLC or something that at to the ending, so there is a raseson for ME to make a game+ and get all the characters to max lvl personal relationship thing, and yeas I know there is royal, but for ME, it not enough to play through the same 75 hours of gameplay and yeas I know there is a different on game+ with a new boss but still.    … Expand
  47. timecop1994
    Aug 22, 2020
    0
    I just can’t enjoy this game and I can’t understand how anyone can call this a masterpiece. There is no gameplay at all, Its just walking from one point to another. The turned based combat is super boring. This is not even a game, its more like a anime in which you control your character to walk from point A to point B. If pressing button to skip to next line of conversation your thingI just can’t enjoy this game and I can’t understand how anyone can call this a masterpiece. There is no gameplay at all, Its just walking from one point to another. The turned based combat is super boring. This is not even a game, its more like a anime in which you control your character to walk from point A to point B. If pressing button to skip to next line of conversation your thing then this is the game for you. I personally feel like I wasted my money.… Expand
  48. drrosenthal
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    I was looking for a new title and saw Persona 5 among the top-rated PS4 titles (with GoW, RDR2, Uncharted 4 etc), and my curiosity got the best of me. JRPG's aren't usually my thing at all, which is probably why I felt like maybe I'd missed something, and I went ahead and bought it. Over 120 hrs later I'm nearing the end of the game, and I gotta say this really IS one of the best titlesI was looking for a new title and saw Persona 5 among the top-rated PS4 titles (with GoW, RDR2, Uncharted 4 etc), and my curiosity got the best of me. JRPG's aren't usually my thing at all, which is probably why I felt like maybe I'd missed something, and I went ahead and bought it. Over 120 hrs later I'm nearing the end of the game, and I gotta say this really IS one of the best titles for PS4.

    Pro's: The art style is incredible. The fusion-esque soundtrack creates a great atmosphere. The story! Oh, the story. You really feel like you're getting to know these people, as if you're actually a member of the Phantom Thieves. This game has me wanting to travel to Sangenjaya (the real-life inspiration for the in-game Yongenjaya) more than GTAV ever made me want to go to LA. I feel like I could walk into a coffee shop in Tokyo and have a brew with one of the character's from the game. It's weird.

    More pro's: The turn-based combat is multi-levelled and engrossing, despite me usually shying away from turn-based RPG's. It can be quite fast-paced, which I like (and it looks stunning). In terms of story and writing, it can be quirky, comical, serious, unbelievably dark even - which is what makes it such an artwork in my opinion.

    Con's: The beginning of the game feels quite difficult unless you're familiar with the genre, but I got the hang of it after looking for tips online. Without spoiling anything, the end of the game stretches out for a good bit which isn't necessarily a bad thing but after 100+ hours of playing I sort of got fed up with boss fights.

    Summary: As an individual, I try to keep an open mind but it should be added that I usually prefer 3rd person adventures/action/horror games and the like. I'm glad I tried Persona 5 though, and now it's become one of my most anticipated series to look forward to (Persona 6 when??). So if you're like me and you're looking for something different, you should definitely check out this game. If you're already into japanese RPG's or anime/manga, then it's a no-brainer. Get this game.    … Expand
  49. YoPang
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    我是第一次遊戲 是新的接觸者 這是2020年中文化的P5R
    目前是玩了兩周目(兩次通關)合計320小時 故事內容很出色 讓我感受深刻
    音樂很潮 潮到不行 通關後我不停接獲有關的信息和玩具 在家中很多P5R的玩具
    玩這是我人生玩過最好玩的遊戲.By HongKong
  50. hoodie1223
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Put simply one of if not the most enjoyable game i have ever played no matter how many times i finish it im always up to replaying it. masterpiece in my opinion
  51. westenb
    Aug 17, 2020
    9
    Superb JRPG with unique style and compelling storyline. Finished it until true ending, totally worth it.
  52. Duncs12345
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    The story seemed really cool but I just couldn’t keep playing it... I tried several times but eventually gave up.
  53. Motleyrulez
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Simply fantastic. I love how various is the combat system and game mechanics,the story is incredible and hypnotize you from the very start. A little masterpiece for PS4 and for me is in the top 3 Exclusives ever.
  54. Regular_Gameboy
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    I’ve never liked RPGs that much and i dont think this game is the best, but its still super charming and the soundtrack is amazing
  55. AlexeyLilicenko
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    Game is very stylish. Have big Soul. Was happy to play, it can offer so much. Interesting story and characters. Many funny moments. Pleasure to play.
  56. Alentejano
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Persona 5 is amazing but it's also extremely flawed. To start with the good: this game is incredibly stylized. Everything from the dynamic menu screens, your phone, the clinic's and airsoft shop's menu's to combat finishing moves(the all-out attacks, each one amazing, unique and loyal to the character's personality, they are also really pleasant to look at) is an exercise in innovation.
    The music is up there with Nier: Automata as the best. Every track is perfectly used and the creates the right mood. "Rivers in the Desert" and "Life will change" are the best tracks but every palace theme is perfect to its palace theme making them even more fun to explore. Some of the best moments in the game include listening to the lyrics to "Life will change" for the first time and "Rivers in the Desert" being used as the battle theme in Shido's fight.
    The turn-base combat is actually fun and the "persona system" includes a good amount of personas with great character design most of the time and a good amount of abilities. The social aspect is related to the personas and the combat and that is a great decision since it motivates to get to know these characters' stories and sorting out what you should do and who you want to hang out with is engaging.
    The characters are a bit hit or miss. Mostly they are good or great, but they can have really bad scenes: Makoto's stupid decision to go after a mafia boss, Ryuji is always revealing that they are the phantom thieves, Yusuke's introduction (wanting to paint Ann nude), Haru's lack of screen time and importance, almost everything Morgana does or says and Mishima's fixation with the group. While playing the game this tends to not matter anymore since you spend more time with the characters and grow to love each one (Yusuke and Ryuji are the best ones).
    The voice acting is just perfect especially Ryuji and the character design for each phantom thief is stylish.
    Here comes the not so great parts:
    The story overall has lots of problems but does lots of things right...but the copious amount of exposition, bad or repetitive dialogue in some earlier sections, cartoonishly evil moments (Shido's and Akechi's dialogue), the entirety of the Okumura's palace/Morgana's tantrum and the pointless flashbacks are not even close to being decent. With that out of the way we can get to the good part again: the story is really good, a bit simplistic (society, society, society, rotten adults) but the game doesn't have a very serious tone so it's more acceptable. Each palace is fun to explore, contains a good amount of symbolism in its architecture and interesting persona fights, including the final boss... except the Okumura one, that's just **** enemies,"quests" and boring puzzles leading to the worst boss fight (all of this plus Morgana's tantrum just steal Haru's spotlight). All in all Sae and Futaba have the best and second best palaces and "Price" and "Whims of fate" are the best palace themes. Almost every palace is amazing. The last section in mementos is also really great: going through this area full of strong enemies is a great build-up to the Holy Grail reveal that leads to the second best scene in the game (the gang disappearing). Next comes a series of amazing fights against raphael and company leading to the best fight in the game against Yaldabaoth (Akechi's fight is more meaningful and difficult and Sae's is the most aesthetically pleasing with the roulette stuff) that is both difficult and fun due to the seven deadly sins. Then when you loose, all your confidants cheer you on as you literally use the power of friendship and free Arsène's chains to summon Satanael and in the best scene in the game you use your gun and Satanael fires a single bullet that shatters Yaldabaoth's head (great use of both slow motion, silence and sound design), great camera work as the camera comes through Yaldabaoth's head while focusing on the cloudy skies (great use of color with the yellowish/redish skies contrast with Satanael's blueish "awakening"). After that basically comes having to say goodbye to the characters you grow to love and letting your friends drive you home.
    Persona 5 is stunning but inconsistent, it has around 80 hours of greatness, 20 hours of just good stuff and 20 hours of mediocrity. With that being said it still is among the best games of its genre and a great game.    … Expand
  57. Ashering
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    Good game. Good game. Good game. Good game. Good game. Good game. Good game.
  58. Mr-Pineaple
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Oyandigim en iyi oyun, herhangi weeb oyunu buu abiii diye Call Of Duty'cileri takmayin, oyun bence mükemmel
  59. Zyloc
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It is even better then P5R, because the story makes more sense in the original and it isn't overloaded with to much content. 95h is long enough.
  60. Rainpresis
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    Great Game, overall design from characters until music are very nice. A good update on JRPG style.

    A little bit to long, more than should.
  61. RafaelHeldt
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    What I found most interesting throughout the game, was the fact that somehow I did not want to continue with the story, I just wanted to hang out with my confidants and make new relationships. Although the story is great, Persona is all about your interaction with your friends, acquaintances, and the city. As nothing is that perfect, Persona 5's restrictions is very annoying, as you cannotWhat I found most interesting throughout the game, was the fact that somehow I did not want to continue with the story, I just wanted to hang out with my confidants and make new relationships. Although the story is great, Persona is all about your interaction with your friends, acquaintances, and the city. As nothing is that perfect, Persona 5's restrictions is very annoying, as you cannot do everything you want, and the game makes you go to sleep or pass time without giving you much free time. I heard that Persona 5 Royal got this fixed, and I really hope they did. Anyway, great game and a good start for J-RPGs.… Expand
  62. shaggx83
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    This is my second Persona game after Persona 4 Golden on PSVita. First of all, the stylish visual and upbeat music in this game is one of the best that I've seen. I generally love this game but it was a little bit too long for me. So many times I just lost interest and it took me a long time to get back to it. I wish it was not as long.
  63. Shimomura
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Com certeza, esse game extremamente rico em conteúdo e que possui uma história um tanto quanto reflexiva é dos meus top 5 RPGs de todos os tempos.… Expand
  64. WildWolfJoe
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Awsome jrpg. The game has great story, gameplay, graphics. Played it for days. Great fun.
  65. greninjaX
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    oh hey look, it's joker from super smash bros ultimate. why isn't this game on the switch yet? do it you cowards.
  66. mario1892
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Love the dynamic battle system that the game has, love the characters and what a story, that kept me playing more than 100 hours!
  67. Qirigin
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    Its a good game but the game was to long, way to less voice and to mutch to read... The story at the end got very weird and the plotpoints didnt make mutch sense imo. They should have shorten it to 6 palaces or maybe even 5.
  68. marcoant94
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    es una maravilla, mecánicas fluidas, hermoso apartado gráfico y la banda sonora la mejor que he escuchado por mucho tiempo. historia profunda, una obra maestra
  69. Agus550
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Es muy bueno el juego en si, es uno de los mejores juegos q jugue,talvez el 4 tenga una historia más interesante pero el gameplay y la música es genial. Lo que le faltaria para que ponga un 10 sería más eventos sociales con el grupo en si y que las relaciones no sean "secretas", osea que ninguno de los otros personajes sepa Con quien te relacionas
  70. TiKungVeiga
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    The best JRPG of his generation. Eager to play the Royal Version. Maybe Metacritic will have to implement a 11 score? lol
  71. BlackLotus
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    Awesome game. Easily put in 100 hours. Just wish I could of done everything before doing new game +
  72. Alireza480Ra
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a masterpiece of JRPG goodness. It's not a perfect game, but would be trivial to nit-pick the very few and minor problems with the game. The huge improvement over it's predecessors is the dungeon-crawling.A great game. I loved P3 and P4 maybe a bit more but what a ride this game has been. A solid 9 is totally deserved for all the hard work they did making this awesome game… Expand
  73. BurgeGame
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    I've just completed the game. Having never played a JRPG before i was very unsure if i would enjoy the experience, having heard very good things about the game i decided to try it. WOW it hooked me & i feel in love with it! I'm already planning my second playthrough!
  74. LG_Fox_Brazil
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece like none other. Words are not enough to describe this game, just go play it right now if you never had the chance. Personally, it's the game of the generation for me. Flawless
  75. Dracoshi
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    P5 is the most stylish and visually-pleasing game I've ever experienced - the amount of thought and effort that must've gone into every single screen/animation is insane. The characters, story and gameplay are all fantastic too - I don't think I've ever played a 100+ hour long game before that I never got bored with and never felt was dragging on at any point, but P5 changed that.

    I    P5 is the most stylish and visually-pleasing game I've ever experienced - the amount of thought and effort that must've gone into every single screen/animation is insane. The characters, story and gameplay are all fantastic too - I don't think I've ever played a 100+ hour long game before that I never got bored with and never felt was dragging on at any point, but P5 changed that.

    I loved this game, and I can't wait to play the other games in the series!    … Expand
  76. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never saw this coming, but I'm glad it did.

    Persona 5 has fun turn-based combat with great fundamentals that allow simple but different strategies. There are lots of fun activities that you can do such as fishing, spending time with confidants, going to Mementos, trying to eat a very big burger and answering questions in class or during exam periods. It may be difficult to get into at first and overwhelming, but you should embrace it and live the life of a Japanese high school student by day and Phantom Thief by night.

    Jazz is great, and Persona 5's jazz-themed soundtrack is phenomenal, each piece is appropriate to convey the mood of the setting, and most are so groovy and relaxing that you just want to have the game on in the background or tap your foot, bob your head or just straight-up dance in your room.

    Persona 5 is oozing with style, the menu itself has more style than most games. The designs and graphics of Shibuya to the various palaces are pure eye-candy. The cut-ins and persona designs too are quirky and aesthetically pleasing. The animated scenes are great but the 3D scenes using in-game models can feel a bit clunky.

    The story in the game heavily draws themes from various mythologies and religion such as the seven deadly sins to Buddhism, Christianity and Platonism (especially towards the end of the game), as well as the Persona series' signature Major Arcana from the tarot cards. All of this conglomerates into an epic journey to save society from adults that unjustly use their power to control the masses of all forms, to eventually trying to defeat a God. It is ambitious, enthralling and a grand journey to save the world.

    You are given lots of time to learn each of the characters that are represented by a major arcana, that you derive benefits in their confidant in all aspects. Albeit, not all benefits are equal, each character has an interesting and deep story that helps you connect with the humanity in them that is lacking in most modern games. There are substance and flair with each of the characters and you'll either love them all or at least hold most to a considerate degree of reverence.

    Persona 5 is the definitive JRPG experience that will bring you immense enjoyment, immerse you in the world and challenge you to think more about the different persona in people, and in yourself.    … Expand
  77. ShefardAlex
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    I love this game for

    style; More adult plot than 4 plot; gameplay dynamics; Superior story dungeon design. But there are problems Very few new personas, while there are not some that were in 1-3 parts Haru Skreentime After 3, there isn’t enough more mysticism, plus a slight loss of liveliness of the characters, there is not a single character who wants to empathize like a Ken    I love this game for

    style;
    More adult plot than 4 plot;
    gameplay dynamics;
    Superior story dungeon design.

    But there are problems
    Very few new personas, while there are not some that were in 1-3 parts
    Haru Skreentime
    After 3, there isn’t enough more mysticism, plus a slight loss of liveliness of the characters, there is not a single character who wants to empathize like a Ken of 3 or Shinjiro
    Too positive world compared to other smt games
    Farther and farther from smt    … Expand
  78. n4g1b4t0r3000
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Провел в игре около 300 часов и могу сказать что еще проведу больше. около 125 часов в persona 5 и 172 часа в persona 5 royal. Игра просто гениальная и мне очень понравилась, закончил игру на платинум, так что почти все поведал что было в игре.

    Если вы играли в подобные игры раньше, то она вам зайдет однозначно. А для тех кто думает стоит или нет, что это игра больше про отношения между    Провел в игре около 300 часов и могу сказать что еще проведу больше. около 125 часов в persona 5 и 172 часа в persona 5 royal. Игра просто гениальная и мне очень понравилась, закончил игру на платинум, так что почти все поведал что было в игре.

    Если вы играли в подобные игры раньше, то она вам зайдет однозначно. А для тех кто думает стоит или нет, что это игра больше про отношения между людьме чем какой-то пошаговый файтинг. Для меня это одна из лучших игр прошлого десятилетия(в японии она вышла в 2019)    … Expand
  79. Anima2z
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    great story, characters, gameplay, love the strategic fights, but got to hate how dungeons looks all the same
  80. legendarybad
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Um bom jogo de JRPG, com uma trilha sonora inesquecível, um dos melhores jogos dessa geração.

    A Great JRPG game, with an unforgettable soundtrack, One of the best games of this generation.
  81. L3zonidas
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Resumen: El mejor JRPG de la década

    Lo bueno: -El diseño artístico -La banda sonora -Los personajes -La historia -El sistema de combate -El modo de complementar los palacios/mazmorras y el simulador social Lo peor: -En ocasiones es demasiado redundante y mete muchísimas líneas de diálogo totalmente innecesarias que al final se hacen pesadas (por ejemplo las conversaciones por    Resumen: El mejor JRPG de la década

    Lo bueno:
    -El diseño artístico
    -La banda sonora
    -Los personajes
    -La historia
    -El sistema de combate
    -El modo de complementar los palacios/mazmorras y el simulador social

    Lo peor:
    -En ocasiones es demasiado redundante y mete muchísimas líneas de diálogo totalmente innecesarias que al final se hacen pesadas (por ejemplo las conversaciones por el grupo de móvil casi cada noche)

    -Los textos en inglés, a mí no me importa ya que entiendo inglés pero creo que mucha gente se quedará sin disfrutarlo por eso, por suerte la versión Royal vendrá con subtítulos en español

    -Los trofeos, a algunos esto no les importará pero lo que te piden para el platino es excesivo, require más de 120 horas de juego y completarlo todo, incluído completar 2 partidas, ese punto lo arreglan en el Persona 5 Royal, que tiene un platino muchísimo más asequible    … Expand
  82. RLRoro
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game... hypnotizing soundtrack, very stylish, interesting stories and moral messages, it has caught my attention until the very end. Great mechanics. I only won't rate it higher because, considering the game's grand message, I feel there are some inconsistencies, like: LGBT community is seen as very stereotyped, and women seem to be drawn to men's attention, but you can't expect much for a PS4 game in this area anyway...… Expand
  83. AceB
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The best JRPG game. It improves a lot from Persona 4g. I enjoy it very much.
  84. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Making turn based rpgs fun is hard, but Atlus got it right. just great.
    Only annoying thing is the sometimes cheesy and tropey dialogue, with the usual lines about friendship and justice you always see in mediocre anime. There are still great plot sections and character moments.
  85. AKpleX
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра на 120 часов, стилистика просто пушка.
    Тут без вопросов надо брать
  86. ProGamesPlayer
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    The game play is good i like it. The story is good and is fun to play through. Overall a must for me.
  87. Saisrivatsan
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Absolutely the best jrpg i have played... I was not originally a shin megami tensei series fan bit this game just immediately peaked my interest in that series... And boy was it amazing...
  88. Hollowboy
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I should write something.

    My favourite JRPG, the dungeons are incredibly detailed, characters fully fleshed out depending on the time you spend with them to max out your confidant. Turn based combat was actually getting pretty old for me but the way the game combines the real world events with mementos makes it so every choice you make matter to make both your Personas and characters    I should write something.

    My favourite JRPG, the dungeons are incredibly detailed, characters fully fleshed out depending on the time you spend with them to max out your confidant.
    Turn based combat was actually getting pretty old for me but the way the game combines the real world events with mementos makes it so every choice you make matter to make both your Personas and characters stronger. The player should think carefully because each time the story progresses forward there will be a deadline and you gotta always make sure you use your time efficiently. UI is one of the best i've seen in a game the art style is both colourful and vibrant having a unique and great feel to it.
    The story gets a bit convoluted and kind of a mess towards the final act but it makes up for it with an Awesome final boss battle and a killer ass soundtrack.

    Even if you don't like JRPG'S try out Persona. Trust me, you 'll find something to appreciate.    … Expand
  89. SilentStar
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The only game that i have played for a whole week non stop and never got bored of which was fascinating to me because i can never play games for more that 4 hours without getting bored or being to lazy to finish it
  90. axetogrind
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Great on so many levels. Has to be a 10. As they remind you throughout, "Take your time". Get in to the flow and you'll pick up the vibe of Tokyo. The most balanced game experience I've ever encountered. JRPG turn based combat, collecting and developing persona traits, the affinity system of relationships with other characters. And to top it off there's the beautiful mundane of living in aGreat on so many levels. Has to be a 10. As they remind you throughout, "Take your time". Get in to the flow and you'll pick up the vibe of Tokyo. The most balanced game experience I've ever encountered. JRPG turn based combat, collecting and developing persona traits, the affinity system of relationships with other characters. And to top it off there's the beautiful mundane of living in a specific part of Tokyo, at specific times of the year day by day with the rain, the heat, the pollen counts. Yongen-jaya, Shibuya, and regular places like the batting cages, laundromat, and community baths.… Expand
  91. AvalarRaziel
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    bought PS4 for this game(and for Horizon) and love it, persona serises is so great that later I bought Vita,PS3,3ds just to play others Persona game.
  92. gomi1578
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A great game !!
    this game blew me away.
    I am absolutely loving it.
    Great experience, great game.
  93. Steyraus
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    I am not a fan of turn based combat, but Persona has such charm and character that it pull me in. It is still boring after time though.
  94. INU4SH4
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    First things first, as a sequel, is Persona 5 as good as Persona 4 Golden? Not really. Does that matter? Nope. Persona 5 is a fantastic game and a must-play PS4 JRPG fan. If you own a PS4 and you haven't played this one yet, what are you waiting for? Let's jump to the actual review right away.

    Persona 5's presentation is beautiful, the game is super aesthetic and the developers really    First things first, as a sequel, is Persona 5 as good as Persona 4 Golden? Not really. Does that matter? Nope. Persona 5 is a fantastic game and a must-play PS4 JRPG fan. If you own a PS4 and you haven't played this one yet, what are you waiting for? Let's jump to the actual review right away.

    Persona 5's presentation is beautiful, the game is super aesthetic and the developers really used its theme to perfection. The gameplay is just as good and even improved the already perfect P4G gameplay. Excellent voice acting and finally the option to play with the Japanese audio. I also loved the soundtrack as much as every other Persona's soundtrack.

    The things I did not like about this game were some of the party members not being very memorable or interesting unlike all of the P4G cast and some details about the story. But that isn't really a deal-breaker. This game is one of the finest in the whole series and I'm happy it brought more new members to the community. including people who didn't even like JRPGs before. The game is that good and accessible.    … Expand
  95. MNCC0210
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Playing this game was quite an experience. It was mostly positive but it does suffer from some major flaws that hinder the gameplay experience quite significantly. I will start with the good things.

    I would say that the best part of this game is the music. The soundtrack in general elevates the game and carries most of the flaws very significantly. With the music comes the overall style    Playing this game was quite an experience. It was mostly positive but it does suffer from some major flaws that hinder the gameplay experience quite significantly. I will start with the good things.

    I would say that the best part of this game is the music. The soundtrack in general elevates the game and carries most of the flaws very significantly. With the music comes the overall style of this game. It is very memorable, it will stay in your mind and you will remember what persona V is because of the amount of style, be in in the artstyle, the way the story progresses and the Japan and anime style in general. It is very interesting to see how the game touches subjects like the darkness of human psyche within the context of anime and how it mixes with the innocence of a high school context.

    The gameplay is fun, with a good flow and ratio of exploring, character development and combat. Combat gets fun once you understand all the mechanics and once your character develops according to your style and your likes. There quite a lot of side quests and side story to accomplish depending on who you end up liking and what you like doing on the game. Some of the mechanics nicely interconnect. I found myself wanting to increase certain character stats to have access to some character stories or to be able to do a certain action within the world.

    The world itself is also quite intriguing. I want to go to Japan and visit all these places just from what I saw while playing this game. The amount of cultural references and art style in general makes it so that you get a clear impression of how uniquely strange and fascinating Japanese Culture is. The fact that personas are representations of symbology from different religions and visions around the world is fascinating. There is quite a lot of research in theology and psychology that goes into this game and it is quite noticeable if you know about these subjects.

    The characters are quite likable and in some cases even relatable. I found myself wanting to get to know some of them, not only because of the in game bonuses developing my relationship with them would provide, but also because their story is compelling and complex, and representative of something much bigger. Some of the moments and the dialogue would make me laugh out loud and other moments would make me sad and invested, This is something that the game does extremely well.

    Now with what I thought were the negatives from this game. I found that the number one flaw this game suffers from is its length. By the end, this game stretches out for far too long for its own good. Even though the progression is good and you do feel you get stronger and stronger and what happens gets you invested, there are some palaces that feel that were crammed into the game just to get them in there. Some of the villains are not as interesting or well developed as others. I like how the game takes you from fixing smaller problems to massive ones but it definitely takes you too long to get you there. I have had very few gaming experiences in which I wanted the game to end already but it just would not. It gives you the impression that it is gonna end too many times just for it to stretch out for 5 or 10 more hours, and it became quite a hustle to finish.

    This actually lowered the score significantly for me, since its length and its unwillingness to just end caused me to actually be annoyed by playing a game I had enjoyed for 80 or more hours and just wanting to finish it to not waste all these hours and actually getting to see the end of what started out as a very good and interesting story. I know games nowadays try to give you a lot of story and gameplay, but sometimes this is just not necessary.

    Another major flaw this game suffers from is the lack of freedom at times. I would feel trapped very often with no choice but to just read endless amount of dialogue, especially after finishing a boss fight and a palace. Even though the game is linear and the days system is necessary, there were some times that I could not even do a slightly different thing for half an hour several times during gameplay. I could not even save my game because I HAD to be reading the dialogue and see what happened during the game. I wanted to do something different and I found myself having to play 10 game days before I could do anything different than what the game wanted me to do. This felt annoying at times since sometimes you have to stop playing to do something else and the game just does not give you that option.

    Some characters also feel unnecessarily crammed into the game. Some members of the Phantoms thieves felt like they had very little business being there, I found myself not caring for some of the people in the group as much as Ann or Ryuji for example. Same goes with bosses and villains, some were inevitably evil and cool, while others were just not important or relevant enough.

    Very good game but not at all perfect.    … Expand
  96. meenarstotzka
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Gameplay : 9/10
    Graphic : 7.5/10
    Story : 7/10 Audio/Soundtrack : 9/10 Persona 5 has great concepts/ideas and somewhat "decent" execution. It's the first Persona game I've played following by Persona 3 and Persona 4. Persona 5 starts off strong but as the game's story progress it starts to fall apart. Persona 5 story was stuck between "serious" and "funny" in some parts it want itself    Gameplay : 9/10
    Graphic : 7.5/10
    Story : 7/10
    Audio/Soundtrack : 9/10

    Persona 5 has great concepts/ideas and somewhat "decent" execution. It's the first Persona game I've played following by Persona 3 and Persona 4. Persona 5 starts off strong but as the game's story progress it starts to fall apart. Persona 5 story was stuck between "serious" and "funny" in some parts it want itself to be serious but also want itself to be funny (with anime tropes) this is the biggest cons point in the game. They tackle current social issues (Sexual Harassment, Corruption, Plagiarism, etc.) but instead of make them thoughtful and push these issues to the ultimate climax, they (ATLUS) choose easy way.    … Expand
  97. Mochachiii
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    I love this game. Atlus has always made some pretty good jrpg and Persona 5 is no exception to the rule.
  98. Adamaus
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the best game I ever played, my first Persona but not my last
  99. sitrous
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed playing this game. One of the best ever on PS4! A must if you are a fan of JRPGS but it surely is a great experience for everyone
  100. Cheetah-25R
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Pretty good game. Enjoyed the gameplay, visuals are top notch. Highly recommend.
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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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