Persona 5

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  1. tec
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    A really good JRPG. Gorgegous art/visuals, decent VA, a outstanding soundtrack and a gripping story (if you´re into japanese culture). People never playing Persona before (like me) could have problems with the system though, you´re a student and every passing day could potentialy mean a missed opportunity while there is so much to explore, you´re set to missing content if you´re without aA really good JRPG. Gorgegous art/visuals, decent VA, a outstanding soundtrack and a gripping story (if you´re into japanese culture). People never playing Persona before (like me) could have problems with the system though, you´re a student and every passing day could potentialy mean a missed opportunity while there is so much to explore, you´re set to missing content if you´re without a guide. The gamplay consists roughly about 50/40/10% of dialouges/fights/preperation. Give it a try, you probably wont be dissapointed.… Expand
  2. NoelKreiss
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 is an amazing game just like the previous games from the franchise. It brings the same mechanics from the other games back, but with new stuff included such as the capability of choosing the inherited abilities from fused personas to the new one, inclusion of guns, the negotiation mechanics. The story is also amazing with some inconsistencies that every story has, which do notPersona 5 is an amazing game just like the previous games from the franchise. It brings the same mechanics from the other games back, but with new stuff included such as the capability of choosing the inherited abilities from fused personas to the new one, inclusion of guns, the negotiation mechanics. The story is also amazing with some inconsistencies that every story has, which do not change how amazing the game is.… Expand
  3. Toast-King
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 is a colossal game, blending dungeon adventures with a life simulator to provide a perfectly paced experience that I expect to return to every couple of years. The art style and music add to create a stylish experience with the heart felt plot and fantastic voice acting giving you a great incentive to see it through to the end.
  4. DTanilG
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    Lack of official Russian localization!
    DLC = TRASH!

    It seems I wasted my money.
  5. MikeGold
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I'm sorry. I know giving a game a full 10 is a cheesy thing to do. None of the games is perfect.
    Yet this one title had an amazing art style that wouldn't really be improved on with a higher spec hardware, a music to match, good story and a very relatable characters. When I have finished the game for the first time I felt like I was leaving a group of my best friends to never see them    I'm sorry. I know giving a game a full 10 is a cheesy thing to do. None of the games is perfect.
    Yet this one title had an amazing art style that wouldn't really be improved on with a higher spec hardware, a music to match, good story and a very relatable characters. When I have finished the game for the first time I felt like I was leaving a group of my best friends to never see them again. My three playthroughs were an absolute pleasure and I will definitely revisit this game in future.    … Expand
  6. gerry180
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Gran juego de buena calidad y historia todo esta pulido y no le encuentro nada negativo. Un gran JRPG de calidad
  7. Not_Ur_Momz
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The game is really fun and is what got me into turn based games. I found the story entertaining too.
  8. DrGerm
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 opened me up to an entire genre of games that I didn't even know existed. Solid fun. I think I've put more time into this game than any other in years.
  9. JP_Wilde
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    I tried to like the game, but I couldn't.
    I even got used to the mechanics of the game and the simulation of school life, but there are things that bothered me a lot and take away my patience.
    First, you almost never have the freedom and time to do what you want, because there is always something to do and you spend a whole day, or sometimes you do something silly and end the day. But    I tried to like the game, but I couldn't.
    I even got used to the mechanics of the game and the simulation of school life, but there are things that bothered me a lot and take away my patience.
    First, you almost never have the freedom and time to do what you want, because there is always something to do and you spend a whole day, or sometimes you do something silly and end the day.
    But what makes me most angry is the fact that the game always trolls the player, when you have few resources and want to leave a dungeon, the game forces you to walk through everything that has happened again to find either an exit or a Safe Room '', but resurrecting all the enemies that you exhaustedly defeated, so if you are unlucky enough to fall into a battle in which a CURSE enemy decides to focus on the Joker, you lose the entire battle even though you have 3 Party alive, then you lose at least 1 hour with absolutely nothing, go back to the beginning of the last save you made.
    I wanted to play for fun, not to get bored and waste time like that, you feel your time being wasted in seconds, it makes me sick.
    The game is not bad, but it is very frustrating and random, especially when enemies teleport in front of you right after finishing a battle against another.
    I hate walking around on several maps one by one just to get out of the dungeon, and if you die, you lose your hours at the cost of NOTHING!    … Expand
  10. AnasMD128
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    One of the most beautiful art and story game every made. And it's definitely a must play for all Playstation 4 owners. Don't worry, this game is for everyone l, not for only anime fans.
  11. Da3_who_knows
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    so, unless you hate anime styled games or JRPG games or both, you can simply skip this masterpiece. To everyone else out there, please at least consider playing it. The story is amazing, even better than amazing. I think pretty much anyone can sympathise with at least one character in this game. All the characters are well developed and are very interesting. the music is gorgeous. i haveso, unless you hate anime styled games or JRPG games or both, you can simply skip this masterpiece. To everyone else out there, please at least consider playing it. The story is amazing, even better than amazing. I think pretty much anyone can sympathise with at least one character in this game. All the characters are well developed and are very interesting. the music is gorgeous. i have downloaded every single one song in this game on my phone and listened to it for another 3 month after i finished playing it. And i played it a few times just to unlock some achievements and develop bonds between different characters. It is clear than ATLUS has put so much effort into this game and i can't help but praise it. I think i will play this game again in some time, and i will definitely want to play more similar games. This was an amazing experience, i can easily recommend this game.… Expand
  12. Abd0253710
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The best game ever made, the story is amazing, the characters are all loveable, the gameplay is fantastic.
  13. BlueWave
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece thanks sega for this masterpiece
  14. Lover92
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    one of the best games ever and thanks atlus and sega for this game..what a masterpiece
  15. Dukemang
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    As considered as Atlus' benchmark entry to the Persona series that has reach global acclaim since first release; Persona 5 capitalized on the most polished and refined aspects to what made the series what it is to this date. The Ui design alone is easily one of the most, if not the most, impressive and captivating within any video game I have ever played as this flows into the game'sAs considered as Atlus' benchmark entry to the Persona series that has reach global acclaim since first release; Persona 5 capitalized on the most polished and refined aspects to what made the series what it is to this date. The Ui design alone is easily one of the most, if not the most, impressive and captivating within any video game I have ever played as this flows into the game's atmosphere. A truly excellent game for Atlus veterans or newcomers to the series.… Expand
  16. Luigichief
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    My top 1 game is not perfect but it is very good. The mix of being a student and exploring dungeons helping your friends or someone "at the same time" is very interesting and the way the time passes in this game is fantastic. The schedule for this game is one of the best mechanics ever made in a video game. You need to plan and use your time in the best possible way, after all you want toMy top 1 game is not perfect but it is very good. The mix of being a student and exploring dungeons helping your friends or someone "at the same time" is very interesting and the way the time passes in this game is fantastic. The schedule for this game is one of the best mechanics ever made in a video game. You need to plan and use your time in the best possible way, after all you want to interact with your friends, you have to go to school, you want to explore this world and discover the possible things to interact, you need to study for the tests that are coming come, you want to improve your status, you want to get a girlfriend, besides you can do side quests and explore "Mementos" (the optional 'dungeon' of the game) but the urgency of you needing to optimize your time comes from you always having the pressure of an 'x' date to finish the dungeon you are in, advancing the story or something bad will happen to the characters (usually).

    The characters are a highlight of this game. They are very lively, friendly, have their past, their history, their tastes, their hobbies and etc. All the characters that have Social Links are like that, there are 21 in total and within the game they are called confidants. The developers were smart and still encourage you to interact with them giving advantages in the gameplay, free items, improvements to the characters in your party, better items for sale and etc. Social links are another phenomenal mechanism in this game, it develops the characters and their relationship with each one of them. This game has some very strong social criticisms.

    The story is not very complex for the most part, but it is engaging and has its high points and they are great. The main reason she is involved is because she involves the characters you know and gives urgency to you to act, not to act until the deadline is game over. You want to continue in the story to get to know the characters better and you end up wanting to help them. All the dialogues in history (ARE MANY) have dubbing and it is great.

    The game easily takes 80+ hours to clear and if you get lost a little in this world get ready for 100 hours (without exaggeration).

    The gameplay of this game is a dungeon crawler that switches to the classic combat of a jrpg taken to the extreme with some very interesting mechanics to explore, such as mergers between personas. The personas are the main reason for the huge variety in combat, there are 192 different personas, each one is unique and well done. The difficulty is well-balanced and if you just crash until the boss is screwed (I did that once kk). But if you don't like turn combat it's hard to like this game, considering its size.

    The graphics of this game are currently a bit outdated (I played in 2019 and I thought it was good), but you get used to it quickly and you have to consider that it is a game made for the Playstation 3. If you are bothered by it, play Persona 5 Royal, a improved version of P5 (at the time I played it didn't exist). The dungeons are very well made and each one is unique with something new in each one. But what stands out is game art, I have never seen anything so good in video games.

    This game has one of my favorite soundtracks. They are unique in many ways, enjoyable to hear and striking. They also match the game and location you are at.

    A defect was that having relationships with the characters does not affect any dialogue during the story. There should be more events to interact with the characters and they could be more complex, interesting and slightly affect the relationship between you and the character. Another point worth mentioning is that if you don't like to read or understand English, this game is not for you.    … Expand
  17. Duoliss
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    It was amazing.the game was fun and enjoyed the heck out the new version.it brought alot of new features to make the game feel better like:being able to reload guns in the dungeouns is cool.i like the characters alot and i enjoyed it.this is truly the definitive editon of persona 5
  18. oiuytre
    Jun 3, 2020
    1
    I've never felt so betrayed by Metacritic - this game is terrible. The story is so boring, the chapters are so tedious and so low stakes, the characters flat, the dialogue is lame, the soundtrack is abysmal - the same fight song plays every time! This would have been a good game if it was 15 years ago, but we've evolved since then. I really don't get how people like this game. It was theI've never felt so betrayed by Metacritic - this game is terrible. The story is so boring, the chapters are so tedious and so low stakes, the characters flat, the dialogue is lame, the soundtrack is abysmal - the same fight song plays every time! This would have been a good game if it was 15 years ago, but we've evolved since then. I really don't get how people like this game. It was the biggest waste of money in the history of me owning a PS4. I honestly committed to beating the first few castles expecting it to get good, but it never did. I've had more fun doing yard work.… Expand
  19. Loki95
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest game ever made, with incredibile character design, music, gameplay, and well written story. Amazing.
  20. Carvalho
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    This is a incredible game, i didn't expect much things from this game because i never played an JRPG, but i bought the game and I loved everything in this game.
  21. Juba88
    May 30, 2020
    3
    I don't get what all the hype about this game is about? Approximately 3 hours into it, and I am finding it very hard to continue investing time into this game. Persona 5 has reached a level with me, where it has become almost unbearable and annoying. If I really had to try and find something positive to say about Persona 5, is that I picked it up for about $15 from the PS4 store.
  22. RwolfBonerush
    May 11, 2019
    0
    While artistic in design persona 5 is a slog of a game. The narrative and characters get progressively worse as the story goes on and the gameplay is mostly just reading. The game also give you fake diol huge options where you are given various ways to say the same thing, “say yes, say I agree, or say totally!” This happens dozens of times. Not only that but the game depicts gay charactersWhile artistic in design persona 5 is a slog of a game. The narrative and characters get progressively worse as the story goes on and the gameplay is mostly just reading. The game also give you fake diol huge options where you are given various ways to say the same thing, “say yes, say I agree, or say totally!” This happens dozens of times. Not only that but the game depicts gay characters as pedophilic sexual predators for laughs and takes aim at a surviver of sexual abuse ( Ann) in a comic sexual way in the game many times which she is clearly uncomfortable with. Overall a horribly flawed game with horrible pacing and a worse narrative, but very stylish presentation.… Expand
  23. DengKevin
    May 26, 2020
    8
    I didn't like the beginning of the game because it took forever to feel like I was actually playing the game. I wish there was voice acting besides the few words and sounds. Music is nice to listen to. I've got to I think the 3rd castle, and wish I had P5 Royal
  24. Diablo4
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Best Game in the History! Best game ever! Best JRPG Forever. Best Scenary, best characters, best protagonist, best soundtrack, best style, best Atlus game. Nothing to say anymore.
  25. Fadymaged
    May 17, 2020
    10
    Wanna say something the game is over a 100 hours long don't buy it if you didn't have the time don't buy it
  26. sscott0829tw
    May 17, 2020
    10
    Stylish from the interface to character design, the whole game is like a season of anime. The RPG mechanics is miles better than other like pokemon. Their school life is so interesting that I even forgot the palace dungeon, the games is so long that ur money is worth. and the third act of the game is just perfect.
  27. H9Stalin
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Un increíble Jrpg que es una mejora de los anteriores juegos de Persona con una jugabilidad excelente, historia interesante, personajes carismáticos y una música simplemente genial.
  28. Poofpooof
    May 7, 2020
    10
    Super classic game. If you grew up with something like Pokémon but want something more mature now that you are older this is the game you have been looking for.
  29. ThePSButton
    May 6, 2020
    9
    Tal vez Persona 5 no sea el Persona definitivo o el mejor de la franquicia, pero es una obra preciosa que está en un nivel al que sus contemporáneos del género no se han acercado en muchísimos años.
  30. Kyeoli
    May 6, 2020
    6
    I loved the game don't get my review wrong but i really disliked the "forced" nature with the "freedom" for exploring. wanting to go out at night even though i have the keys "stupid cat - hey shouldn't you sleep" it's really lazy and kind of wonky being at a batting cage passes a whole portion of the day or studying in a cafe don't even know how long or it apparently taking a wholeI loved the game don't get my review wrong but i really disliked the "forced" nature with the "freedom" for exploring. wanting to go out at night even though i have the keys "stupid cat - hey shouldn't you sleep" it's really lazy and kind of wonky being at a batting cage passes a whole portion of the day or studying in a cafe don't even know how long or it apparently taking a whole portion of the day to make coffee . then your forced to sleep i can't craft tools in the evening i don't know if its i haven't gotten far but that aspect really sucks, it ruins the whole experience of having so much to do but apparently anything drains the whole day, being in a palace or whatever i can understand but being in a batting cage takes off majority of the day just what is that?… Expand
  31. Yukiko
    May 4, 2020
    9
    While the characters aren’t as strong as they were in persona 4 and have issues getting the development they deserve, otherwise this is a great game. The graphics are great, the story is fun, and the battle system has been altered for the better.
  32. Razor7557
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Probably game of the decade to me. Amazing story, great stylish presentation, awesome characters, and no censorship!(Which sadly happened to the "improved" Royal version...). Amazing Japanese dub also helps, though english is surprisingly not too bad this one time. I definitely recommend anyone who even considers the game might interest them to check it out(Especially since with release ofProbably game of the decade to me. Amazing story, great stylish presentation, awesome characters, and no censorship!(Which sadly happened to the "improved" Royal version...). Amazing Japanese dub also helps, though english is surprisingly not too bad this one time. I definitely recommend anyone who even considers the game might interest them to check it out(Especially since with release of Royal, original should be now dirt cheap, despite being 75% the same game, and without censorship on top of that!)!… Expand
  33. Woofoof
    May 3, 2020
    9
    A game that is slightly overrated but is fine the way it is. It had original designs, concepts, and tried hard to be new while staying true to being a Persona game.
  34. Throughawindow
    May 3, 2020
    9
    If you want a game that is really long, has lots of replay value, and has lots of side content to keep you busy, this game is an ideal choice. More seasoned rpg fans might find this one too easy, but is super for newcomers to the genre or newcomer to smt or the persona series in general.
  35. tenforten
    May 1, 2020
    9
    How I rate games:
    Game-play, Music/Sound, Graphics & Visuals, Story/World-building, and Characters each get 0-2 points adding up to a score /10. 0 is non-existent or bad, 1 is average or N/A, and 2 is better than average.
    Game-play: 2 Not only is it an improvement over P5 by leaps and bounds, this game-play is so solid I expect copy-cats for years to come. Music/Sound: 2 The music    How I rate games:
    Game-play, Music/Sound, Graphics & Visuals, Story/World-building, and Characters each get 0-2 points adding up to a score /10. 0 is non-existent or bad, 1 is average or N/A, and 2 is better than average.

    Game-play: 2
    Not only is it an improvement over P5 by leaps and bounds, this game-play is so solid I expect copy-cats for years to come.

    Music/Sound: 2
    The music is solid with a large library and strong voice acting (in both English and Japanese!)

    Graphics & Visuals: 2
    The graphics are brought into the modern age from P4's outdated models into more contemporary ones. The menus are flashy and fun and there are great, original battle effects.

    Story/World-building: 1
    Good, but not as good as some claim. The writing quality wains and the story continues, being very strong for the first few dungeons while becoming nearly nonsense by the last few with plot-points dropped and plot-holes abundant.

    Characters: 2
    This is one of the games strong-points. Each character has a storyline about being oppressed by the world around them or the expectations society places on them making for rich, developed characters that are interesting. While some of the confidant routes are unfocused, the characters themselves are some of the best in the series.

    TOTAL: 9/10    … Expand
  36. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    The best turn-based RPG on ps4 and probably of the entire generation. The artistic section is from another planet, the story hooks you and has an unforgettable soundtrack. To put a downside and the only reason not to put a 10/10, the game is not translated into other languages, which does not matter to me, but it is still an inexcusable failure for a game today. A must for fans of the genre.
  37. Mossyrocks
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    A classic. If you like turn based battles, visual novels, or anime this game is a must buy. Persona games don’t need to be played in order so this one is beginner friendly too!
  38. Falseswipe
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    When you think of a good anime-style RPG or a good place to begin with RPGs for people who love anime, you should think of persona 5.

    It is a good game with difficulty level that welcome all players, both comedy and drama, and plenty to do. If you can handle the long intro, you will find something you will like in this game. Sure, no game is for everyone and if you hate teen drama or    When you think of a good anime-style RPG or a good place to begin with RPGs for people who love anime, you should think of persona 5.

    It is a good game with difficulty level that welcome all players, both comedy and drama, and plenty to do. If you can handle the long intro, you will find something you will like in this game. Sure, no game is for everyone and if you hate teen drama or anime style stuff of course you won’t like this game, but this game gets damn close. With the huge cast you will find someone you relate to or like and a variety of topics such as child abuse to more mild ones like social anxiety.

    This game is predictably cheap nowadays, so give it a shot if you need to try something new (don’t bother with the royal version, this one is better lol)    … Expand
  39. MrSirPerson
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game oozes passion and style. Do the actual models and graphics look the best? No, but that's not why people take notice of this game. It's the flair everything is done with. Even the menus feel like they have more love than some AAA games out there (I'm looking at you, EA). The story is very well executed, with the exception of two parts. The lead up to Okumura's palace is forced and uneven. Why do Morgana and Ryuji have a rivalry that came out of Morgana being a complete jerk to Ryuji for no reason? Morgana feeling useless makes sense with the introduction of Futaba, but that combined with Morgana leaving due to the fight with Ryuji feels like it shouldn't be there. The second part where it's revealed that Akechi is the traitor isn't necessarily a bad plot point, but the game seemed to simultaneously be trying to make the twist surprising and unexpected, yet also made it ridiculously obvious. The first 5 hours or so of the game are kinda slow, but they aren't painful, per se. Once you start infiltrating the palaces for real, the game gets amazing. The palaces are fun to explore, with much more verticality and depth than the dungeons of Persona 3 and 4. The puzzles are fun to solve, but aren't very hard unless you never pay attention to what your party members say. The combat is thoughtful, stylish, and has a musical rhythm that will leave you having a slight groove with you the entire time you play. The weakness and one more systems are perfect to keep the action flowing, without slowing to a grinding halt. Battles rarely ever stretch out into tedium, due to once you knock down every enemy, you have 4 options. one is an All out Attack, which does a ton of damage and has a very high chance of ending the fight. You can either ask for an item or money, or you can start a negotiation. Every magic skill in the game comes courtesy of the Persona, a manifestation of your inner self. All of your party members only have one, but you can wield multiple, most of them come from negotiating with enemies, trying to convince them to join your pack of personas. The negotiations are a little easier if you pay attention to their mood listed in the top left of the screen when you knock them all down (also known as a Hold Up), but some of the dialogue options make no sense. These shadows have weird tastes, and the answer isn't always obvious, but it is doable.
    Persona is more than dungeon crawling, though. Half of the game is spent as a normal teenager, hanging out with friends, or doing activities to increase one of your five social stats. Your friends are known as confidants, with them having ten levels to unlock, each bringing new perks that will help you in battle. The life simulator part of Persona is just as addictive as dungeon crawling. Sometimes I would find myself attempting to complete the palace in one go, just so I would have more time to hang out with friends or increase social stats.
    This game is the kind that will absorb you for hours on end. It's systems are so well put together, The music an absolute masterclass in game soundtracks (I've listened to the OST for countless hours), and the style of everything done makes everyday life feel like an amazing adventure. This is a must play for any RPG fan, and will kind of become a phase in your life, making it hard to think about anything else.    … Expand
  40. Fallingroy
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    This is one of the best RPGs in years. Sure it had a little to much story compared to gameplay but the gameplay is great, the story is great, and the graphics are great. The updates the royal version adds were pretty unnecessary so IMO this is the best version of the game to buy.
  41. DarkFireUmad
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 es un juego genial punto por punto.
    Lo primero es la estética que tiene, los menús y la predominancia del color rojo y negro durante todo el juego que es sensacional.
    La banda sonora es simplemente la mejor banda sonora que he escuchado tanto en calidad como en el modo que está tan bien utilizada en el juego con cada momento. Los personajes puedo decir que todos me parecen    Persona 5 es un juego genial punto por punto.
    Lo primero es la estética que tiene, los menús y la predominancia del color rojo y negro durante todo el juego que es sensacional.
    La banda sonora es simplemente la mejor banda sonora que he escuchado tanto en calidad como en el modo que está tan bien utilizada en el juego con cada momento.
    Los personajes puedo decir que todos me parecen geniales con la relevancia que tienen en el momento de sus historia y son memorables.
    El combate es simplemente genial, no he jugado a los persona anteriores pero dentro de los RPG por turnos que he jugado es de los mejores.
    La historia podría ser lo más "flojo" pero aún así me gusta mucho el como empiezas solucionando un problema "menor" con un profesor y el como acaba escalando todo con los Phantom Thieves.
    En conclusión, es uno de los mejores RPG que he jugado y me ha hecho querer jugar a los anteriores y a los que salgan más adelante.    … Expand
  42. Andydoo
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Didn't play this game until recently but it's just my personal favorite game of all time. The music is insanely good, the combat is engaging, the world is well-designed, the story is deep and the characters are some of the best I've seen in a video game period. This game is so worth the price it really should be three times as expensive, so don't even think about not picking this one up.Didn't play this game until recently but it's just my personal favorite game of all time. The music is insanely good, the combat is engaging, the world is well-designed, the story is deep and the characters are some of the best I've seen in a video game period. This game is so worth the price it really should be three times as expensive, so don't even think about not picking this one up. It's also worth noting that this is my first Persona game, and I hadn't even heard about the series until Joker was added to Smash, so it's totally fine to start the series here.… Expand
  43. AhmedJM
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    To summarize: a Masterpiece and a must play. Definitely the best game I've ever played on the PS4.
  44. Wingandwind
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    Honestly, this is the best persona game so far. It may not be the best JRPG of all time, but I think most people who like turn based RPGs would consider it a contender.

    The graphics are amazing, blending the anime aesthetic with 3D models really well as well as beautiful menus and effects. The soundtrack is also excellent and most people will probably feel at least one song they would put    Honestly, this is the best persona game so far. It may not be the best JRPG of all time, but I think most people who like turn based RPGs would consider it a contender.

    The graphics are amazing, blending the anime aesthetic with 3D models really well as well as beautiful menus and effects. The soundtrack is also excellent and most people will probably feel at least one song they would put on an MP3 player to listen to outside of gaming.

    The battle system is amazing, making the turn-based gameplay as smooth and fast as possible. After playing this game, older persona games and other similar games feel clunky by comparison. The story is good, but I take a point off for it because it definitely has problems like “smart” characters who do some of the dumbest things in the series, plot holes, and characters and arcs that don’t really add anything to the story but we need to be realistic, with a game with this much story of course some of it won’t land and most of the story is totally enjoyable.

    Seriously, if you like the genre and they system to play it on this is a must play.

    Buy, rent, watch an LP, or skip? Buy it 100%!    … Expand
  45. Yaeger94
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Persona 5 is an amazing game, filled to the brim with unique characters and locations that I'll remember for the rest of my life. The game has unique style, that I'm sure has been done before, but never this well. Almost every single character is enjoyable to be around, each with a unique personality that are easily distinguishable, at least to me. After its 100+ hour story concluded, I wanted more of these characters and was extremely upset to see them go, but it looks like Atlus is continuing with this cast, as Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5 Scramble bring back these iconic characters. The palace structures were very unique, each with its own feel and style, like a spaceship and a castle. The only thing stopping me for giving this game a perfect score is some small things. Some of the confidants were disappointing, and didn't feel like they mattered to the story. Some of the palaces were very lacking as well, especially 2 certain ones I'm sure you've heard plenty about. Parts of the story are kinda bad and bit of a drag to. get through. But it's in no way a bad game, it's actually my favorite game of all time. And did I mention the soundtrack? This game has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard and would put many other soundtracks to shame. This game single-handily made me a fan of Atlus and JRPGs and made me want to explore different genres of video games. It also help change me as a person, it made me feel confident, feel better about myself, and gave me the guts to do things I would never do if I didn't buy this game. Even though I didn't get through every aspect of this game, i say pick this game up, or get Persona 5 Royal if you can afford it. Just know that this game made me change in the best way possible, and who knows, maybe it'll make you make a change as well.… Expand
  46. alanwaketan
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    想体验一把日本高中生拯救世界吗？想体验一把后宫番男主策马奔腾吗？来P5吧，一切应有尽有。说真的，P5可谓圆了无数宅男的一个梦。这就是一款能让你热泪盈眶的，把中二和把妹两个青少年时代最具符号的冲动完美结合的游戏。撇开那些光怪陆离的主线支线剧情，本作的游戏系统不得不说也有很多亮点。风骚的UI先不谈。这个战斗系统就很值得玩味，丰富的快捷键设计让本应该让人昏昏欲睡的回合制战斗变得跟动作游戏一般血脉喷张。日历系统也让角色培养要素无缝链入到各个关键剧情当中。真的是一款举世无双划时代的JRPG，让人对JRPG这个已经日暮西山的类型重燃了希望。IGN给的P5R十分可谓是对此莫大的肯定，也算是解决了历史遗留问题。虽说瑕不掩瑜，但冗长的迷宫设计着实是摆在玩家白金路上的最大障碍。想体验一把日本高中生拯救世界吗？想体验一把后宫番男主策马奔腾吗？来P5吧，一切应有尽有。说真的，P5可谓圆了无数宅男的一个梦。这就是一款能让你热泪盈眶的，把中二和把妹两个青少年时代最具符号的冲动完美结合的游戏。撇开那些光怪陆离的主线支线剧情，本作的游戏系统不得不说也有很多亮点。风骚的UI先不谈。这个战斗系统就很值得玩味，丰富的快捷键设计让本应该让人昏昏欲睡的回合制战斗变得跟动作游戏一般血脉喷张。日历系统也让角色培养要素无缝链入到各个关键剧情当中。真的是一款举世无双划时代的JRPG，让人对JRPG这个已经日暮西山的类型重燃了希望。IGN给的P5R十分可谓是对此莫大的肯定，也算是解决了历史遗留问题。虽说瑕不掩瑜，但冗长的迷宫设计着实是摆在玩家白金路上的最大障碍。
  47. Deadmanrulez
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Honestly this game is sublime and dare I say the pinacle of JRPGs there is something for everyone in this game and I don't think it gets nearly as much praise as it deserves.
  48. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Played on PlayStation 4 Pro.
    Gameplay: AWESOME.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: AWESOME.
    Music/Sound: AWESOME.
    Voice Acting: GREAT.
  49. REDZONEKILLAXX
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    This game is simply amazing. It is a fantastic journey from beginning to end keeping your interest over a long period. The only critique I would bring up is that many times combat feels like a considerable grind at many points. Fantastic stories, likable characters, and a significant amount of freedom to do what you want in the game even if its not completely free-roam. I will most likelyThis game is simply amazing. It is a fantastic journey from beginning to end keeping your interest over a long period. The only critique I would bring up is that many times combat feels like a considerable grind at many points. Fantastic stories, likable characters, and a significant amount of freedom to do what you want in the game even if its not completely free-roam. I will most likely be buying gold just to see the differences! In a day and age where games seem to be mostly washed up, and many times a let down, this one stands out as a fantastic surprise!… Expand
  50. Ratherbejon
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is great. There is so much more content and little changes that make the game feel fresh and new, that palaces feel like an entirely new experience. P5R also adds a ton of quality of life changes and better tutorials that will welcome new players. This game is amazing and a must buy for any JR PG fans!
  51. BambiRue
    Apr 8, 2020
    9
    Great game, but this isn't the greatest game ever like some reviews are saying.

    The gameplay is probably some of the best in the industry right now. Seriously. The graphics are top tier and even the freaking menus are sexy. As a game it is by far the best persona game. And as for blending a visual novel with an RPG it does the best of balancing the story and gameplay. But the story,    Great game, but this isn't the greatest game ever like some reviews are saying.

    The gameplay is probably some of the best in the industry right now. Seriously. The graphics are top tier and even the freaking menus are sexy. As a game it is by far the best persona game. And as for blending a visual novel with an RPG it does the best of balancing the story and gameplay.

    But the story, the game at times feels like it was written by 2 people - one who wanted to tell a edgy but big young adult story about rebellion and the abuse of power and the other wanted to make this a typical rom-com harem anime. It also has some serious problems like who arcs that could have been removed (does anything important happen in the bank section other than getting a new teammate?) and Morgana's palace long temper tantrum near the end.

    Overall I think it is the best persona game so far, but not the best game ever.

    EDIT: Changed my score from a 8 to 9 now that I'm partway through Royal. Will do a review of that later.    … Expand
  52. Abdulnasser
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The feelings and chills you get when you are fighting Shido are incomparable… Expand
  53. VokrugVostok
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Одна из самых душевных игр, замечательный сюжет в купе с занимательным геймплеем.
    150 часов, которые будешь вспоминать ещё не раз
  54. tangledwings
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    I love Atlus but they can be hit or miss. This game is a hit for sure, with unmatched style, great music, and super fun gameplay. The only weakness is the story. Don't get me wrong, it's still better than 95% of games out there, but it doesn't compare to the story from Persona 4. In Persona 4 the dungeons were all personifications of the character's inner struggles, and the bosses wereI love Atlus but they can be hit or miss. This game is a hit for sure, with unmatched style, great music, and super fun gameplay. The only weakness is the story. Don't get me wrong, it's still better than 95% of games out there, but it doesn't compare to the story from Persona 4. In Persona 4 the dungeons were all personifications of the character's inner struggles, and the bosses were "shadow" versions of the characters that that didn't just have to defeat, but accept. This game greatly simplifies that formula by having all the bad guys be abusive authority figures and the protagonists being "rebels." There is little actual character growth, which is disappointing. Ryuji has something going on with his dad that is mentioned once. Most style than substance on this one, but still a great game.

    The last game also put gender issues front-and-center, whereas this one has the main female character grow by becoming skinnier to be a better model. I'm not joking, that is her character arc. It also has the player pressure her to pose nude for her stalker at his house, and gives you the option of telling her she should have let her teacher rape her. Oh yeah, and it has you blackmail your teacher after finding out that she works as a prostitute to support the family of a dead student. The game doesn't explicitly say that she has sex with you. It's implied. I still loved the game but there are some ugly flies in the ointment that I can't ignore. In some ways the characters are so similar to those from Persona 4 I literally call them by the wrong name. In other ways, it feels like it was written by a different person morally and thematically.

    Overall an amazing game that everyone should play, but not as good as Persona 4 if you value story and character/    … Expand
  55. Shimmeywill
    Apr 3, 2020
    8
    Best UI design and music in the industry. Some characters are charming. Core gameplay is ok and story is passable.
  56. sheppardbo
    Apr 3, 2020
    4
    Another dated, turn based JRPG game with stale mechanics, grinding, and recycled mechanics. Critics are a joke. Generally dated gameplay. Music sucks a**. Weebs just eat this garbage up.
  57. weskergamer
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Top 3 best things in P5
    1- Charismatic Characters
    2-Beautiful Soundtrack
    3-Awesome and very fun gameplay
  58. ieatcaramel
    Mar 31, 2020
    6
    a good ps3 game but the story could be improved. glad they improved it in royal which is a 10 on 10
  59. Anatoro
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    Игра не без недостатков, но чёрт возьми я обожаю эту игру. Игра буквально "переступает" через свои недостатки. Сюжет про школьников супер героев? Сделать их способности максимально необычными. Пошаговая боевая система? Сделать её максимально зрелищной и динамично.Игра не без недостатков, но чёрт возьми я обожаю эту игру. Игра буквально "переступает" через свои недостатки. Сюжет про школьников супер героев? Сделать их способности максимально необычными. Пошаговая боевая система? Сделать её максимально зрелищной и динамично.
  60. Luckismyskill
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    I heard a lot about about this game but I never thought it would be so GREAT,I am a ps fan since I remember,from the ps1 to nowadays and it felt so nostalgic,i remenber myself playing at my ps2 sly cooper 2,omg that’s my favorite game of my childhood,putting aside gta 3 and vice city.The plot is so deep reflecting how in society everyone is wearing a mask and our real self is hiding insideI heard a lot about about this game but I never thought it would be so GREAT,I am a ps fan since I remember,from the ps1 to nowadays and it felt so nostalgic,i remenber myself playing at my ps2 sly cooper 2,omg that’s my favorite game of my childhood,putting aside gta 3 and vice city.The plot is so deep reflecting how in society everyone is wearing a mask and our real self is hiding inside our hearts that I couldn’t skip a single dialogue,just because of how good the story is,but also the gameplay is really good,maybe you don’t got things at the beginning but once you got some time,everything starts to flow.And what I can say about soundtrack,it is a MASTERPIECE,only those songs can make you play for a while.I have to say that I’m not an rpg fan but every second of this game was worth it.… Expand
  61. Vexx3r
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This game has the best soundtrack I have heard, and a very unique art style and UI and a story that will fail to bore and believable characters
  62. Mautilius
    Mar 26, 2020
    4
    I spent 20 or 30 hours looking for something interesting , fighting system was very shallow, after couple of fights I could beat anyone....
  63. The_Final_Boss
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    it will take you at least 100 hours just to get through the main story line and that's not being a compleionist or anything either. Epic boss music soundtracks. Traditional turn based RPG mixed in with a dating simulator and you got yourself a Persona game.
  64. JoelIsAJoke
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Simply the best game ever, the combat is amazing, the real world part of it is amazing, the story is amazing and the palaces are so fun to go through with really creative boss fights.
  65. PeterPersona
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The super JRPG which made me a loyal fan of Persona and addict to Persona 5. Thank You Atlus!… Expand
  66. Hawaiian
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    Veo grandes fallos en el juego que afectarían al rendimiento de la consola. La jugabilidad es imposible y no se merece más.
  67. Redphone
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    This is one of those games that changes the landscape for the genre. The gameplay is top notch, the graphics are gorgeous, even the menus are some of the best in recent gaming. While the game has some story issues like Haru getting little development in the story, using a victim of a pervert in the first arc as the fan service for the rest of the game, and having some parts that bloated itThis is one of those games that changes the landscape for the genre. The gameplay is top notch, the graphics are gorgeous, even the menus are some of the best in recent gaming. While the game has some story issues like Haru getting little development in the story, using a victim of a pervert in the first arc as the fan service for the rest of the game, and having some parts that bloated it and could have been trimmed down, there is more good than not and overall the story is excellent otherwise. If you like JRPGs and have a PS4, just go buy it - there is so much content you will be busy for a looong time.… Expand
  68. Mafeeakiller
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Great game!
    Must have!
    I've never played a persona game and honestly this was the first time I heard something of the sort but I have no complains and it deserves it's place among the top rated games!
  69. Darkhaund
    Mar 22, 2020
    8
    A very well and solid JRPG. Great story, likable characters, fun combat system, an upbeat soundtrack and plenty to do will keep you occupied with this game for hours to come. If you are a fan of the Persona series, this is a must play.
  70. Liian
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Total master piece. Long, interesting, with great characters and addicting gameplay.
  71. Kiarashbin
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the best games ever made holy god im so mad at myself for not playing this sooner.
    Everything here is amazing from style to music to gameplay and of course the graphics 10 out of 10
  72. Edugelion27
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My first time falling in love with a Turn Based JRPG. Its has the style, the looks and the musik mixed in with a very uplifting story. Also Makoto is best girl dont question it!… Expand
  73. Dionison
    Mar 17, 2020
    2
    I have played it for 120 hours so it is is clear that I enjoyed it. It is 120 hours of story, no generic side quests. And if you have been to Tokyo, you will visit many familiar places here.
    However, the game has a few major flaws.
    1) You cannot take screenshots which is sad. I like to take pictures in games just like during travels - to retain memories. Now my memories of Persona 5 will...
  74. Adrius89
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    These 130 hours I spend there, are among the happiest hours in my life! Waiting for P6 or P3 remastered.
  75. Dochaesz
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    Great jrpg game one of my favourites games .For every jrpg fan its must play
  76. mmifazhar
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game but still can't surpass Persona 4 Golden

    Persona 5 is like different than other persona but it's still persona. Maybe because its unique art and for the first time your character is not chibi anymore. This game has so many innovation compared to its predecessor. For example you can tame your shadow enemy and make them joins your persona collection by negotiate with them. Battle mechanism still same with ordinary JRPG except you can use gun to attack your enemy beside persona and hit attack. Battle song is more variate and great.

    I must criticize Persona 5 story. In the last part of this game you will face god, which I feel like be forced to have plot twist. Maybe atlust think no plot twist, then no persona. But with same formula with P4, I got bored easily by it. Bond with friend in Persona 5 is less deeper than Persona 4 Golden. When I finished my P4G, I felt lonely and sad because it was like I had digital friend and I lost it because this game end, which is I didn't feel it when finished my Persona 5.

    So 9/10 is fair from my thinking. And don't forget, Hifumi Togo is best girl haha. So sad Atlus decided to not put she in Phantom Thieves.    … Expand
  77. AMKrishnan
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Firstly, I've never played a Persona or SMT game before so this doesn't come from any pre-existing bias to the series.

    This is genuinely the best PS4 game I've played to date and one of my favourite games of all time. The story is truly remarkable. The characters are well written and the way you develop your confidant relationships with them will really show by the end of the game. It    Firstly, I've never played a Persona or SMT game before so this doesn't come from any pre-existing bias to the series.

    This is genuinely the best PS4 game I've played to date and one of my favourite games of all time. The story is truly remarkable. The characters are well written and the way you develop your confidant relationships with them will really show by the end of the game. It feels so real as if you really got to know them. The music is 10/10 and has one of the best soundtracks for a game that I've ever heard. It has a wide range of different moods in the songs, all of which are great to listen to during your day. The plot is also outstanding. Although the game may be +120 hours, you will enjoy the story if you stick to it. Battle mechanics are also very easy to get used to and incredibly fun.

    I can't recommend this game enough.The sheer amount of content in this game is really what games should aim for. This is truly a game that is worth every penny because it was made with passion.    … Expand
  78. Vice-versa
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Persona 5 is got to be one of the best video games I’ve ever played in my life if not the best video game I played the thing is I had no knowledge of the persona series or even played one before so I bought the game on ps store because I heard that atand start playing it I be honest the art looked good (Acceptable) and the first few hours felt ok nothing special but then the game start expanding and there were more characters to bond with more freedom for you to do what you want… Expand
  79. StickyVicky
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    As someone who is a huge JRPG fan, I've always been interested in Persona 5 but hadn't played it until we were in a game store and I decided to give it a shot. Now this is my first Persona game, and holy crap it was amazing. The style of this game is wonderful, the Personas are all very unique and interesting along with all of the party member from the phantom thieves. The voice acting inAs someone who is a huge JRPG fan, I've always been interested in Persona 5 but hadn't played it until we were in a game store and I decided to give it a shot. Now this is my first Persona game, and holy crap it was amazing. The style of this game is wonderful, the Personas are all very unique and interesting along with all of the party member from the phantom thieves. The voice acting in this game is wonderful (Both Japanese and English). The characters are all charming and love able, especially Ryuji. I found myself wanting to spend the most time with Ryuji and building up the confidant ranking between me and him. Speaking of spending time in this game, there is so much freaking stuff to do within the real world when not at school or inside a palace. You do have to carefully decide how you will be spending your time during the day though since there is only so much time in a day, and later on depending on confidant rankings you can unlock ways to have more time in a day to do certain things, and when your not in the real world you'll be invading the palaces in the game, which are a persons distorted heart and desires and they are absolutely wonderful and very creative, from invading a castle, to a bank, a Egyptian tomb and more. You can also spend your time in a world called mementos which is the everyone in the city of Shibuya's distorted hearts and desires which is comprised of randomly generated levels that are a very good way to grind to level up your party members. Overall this game rules and i easily found myself invested in it the moment i picked up the game, if you've been on the fence about Persona I'd say absolutely go for it and give it a try!… Expand
  80. SirSoil
    Feb 28, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 is the best RPG ever made, with its stylish gameplay masterpiece of a soundtrack and an amazing story. The game is split in two parts, the real world and the dungeon world. In the real world you meet Friends do activities play games read books and much much more, but what do these activities reward you with? It rewards you in the dungeons and it works perfectly, especially whenPersona 5 is the best RPG ever made, with its stylish gameplay masterpiece of a soundtrack and an amazing story. The game is split in two parts, the real world and the dungeon world. In the real world you meet Friends do activities play games read books and much much more, but what do these activities reward you with? It rewards you in the dungeons and it works perfectly, especially when ur in need of help from ur allies. The enemies and bosses are amazing in this game they look great, the story supports that with amazing writing humor and it actually makes you feel so many emotions while playing it’s superb. The soundtrack man holy **** it’s the best soundtrack in any video game. The games gameplay is also super satisfying and easy to learn for an RPG, the game is just enjoyable all the way through. Persona 5 is a must have for everyone who enjoys playing video games, it’s a show that not every game has to be popular or from a huge company, all it needs is the love and passion that was committed by the devs. (A Masterpiece 5/5) You Must Play It!… Expand
  81. Destroynkill34
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece I don't really care for anime and I do not like turn based combat but persona mixes both of these things into something extremely entertaining and fun I've never been as invested in a story as I was in this game it has so much replayability to right after beating it I went into new game plus enjoying every moment of it this game is easily my top game ofThis game is an absolute masterpiece I don't really care for anime and I do not like turn based combat but persona mixes both of these things into something extremely entertaining and fun I've never been as invested in a story as I was in this game it has so much replayability to right after beating it I went into new game plus enjoying every moment of it this game is easily my top game of all time I started playing it at a very low point in my life and it was therapeutic and helpful to me if your contemplating buying it go for it just do it it's so worth your money it's rare to find a game these days that has this much work and passion in it… Expand
  82. ANDYHILLS972
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    The first game from the Persona series that I (and many others) have played, and I've enjoyed it a lot.

    A amazing art style, clean gameplay, the incredible and catchy soundtrack that I listen to on a daily basis since finishing the game and a lot of replay value due to the confidants and content you'll only see if you do a new game plus route. I hope that we see a Persona 3 and    The first game from the Persona series that I (and many others) have played, and I've enjoyed it a lot.

    A amazing art style, clean gameplay, the incredible and catchy soundtrack that I listen to on a daily basis since finishing the game and a lot of replay value due to the confidants and content you'll only see if you do a new game plus route.

    I hope that we see a Persona 3 and Persona 4 remake on the PS4 sooner rather than later so many people who have seen the Persona series via P5 can get a experience on the other great instalments of the franchise.

    For anyone that is a fan of the Persona series or a huge fan of JRPG's, this game will make you smile from ear to ear.

    Hopefully Persona 6 can equal or even be better Persona 5 when it eventually releases (most likely on PlayStation 5) and keep the fans engaged in the series.    … Expand
  83. MnameJeff
    Feb 23, 2020
    5
    Fitting that Persona 5 gets a rating of 5. In my opinion one of the most overrated games of all time, and I’ve played this game all the way through 3 times. I’ll start with the positives. 1, the gameplay is great, the turn based combat system in this game feels great to use and the menus are nice and fast. 2, the UI as everyone already knows is over the top, flashy, and pretty sick to lookFitting that Persona 5 gets a rating of 5. In my opinion one of the most overrated games of all time, and I’ve played this game all the way through 3 times. I’ll start with the positives. 1, the gameplay is great, the turn based combat system in this game feels great to use and the menus are nice and fast. 2, the UI as everyone already knows is over the top, flashy, and pretty sick to look at. And that’s all for the positive, onto the negative. 1, the story is very mediocre and peaks at the first dungeon only to go down from there, this review is spoiler free so I won’t go in depth, but I’ll say there’s one character that’s handled terribly and is the worst part of the story, with many other meh things too. 2, the character development, while I think the characters themselves range from terrible to great, they’re development sucks. For example, they learn a big lesson in the first dungeon only to completely abandon what they learned in the second dungeon and use it as comedy. 3, the dungeons, they range from terrible to good, with most of them being very meh, and as everyone knows the 5th dungeon is terrible. 4, the difficulty, this game is a complete cakewalk, as someone who’s played many other RPG’s this game offers little to no challenge throughout almost the whole game, the hardest dungeon in my opinion is the first one and only because you don’t have a good grip on the gameplay yet. 5, the calendar system that the game uses where you play through every single individual day can get very boring, especially during summer it feels like there’s nothing to do, leading right into the next and final point. 6, social links (confidants), for the most part tend to be pretty boring with some standouts like Iwai being great. My final say on this game is: you’ll probably think it’s amazing, even a 9/10 or a 10/10 on your first playthrough like I did, but after replaying the game the magic of my first playthrough started to fade away and I saw how mediocre the game really was under that thick polish of slick UI and fun comabt. Thanks to anybody who reads this whole thing through.… Expand
  84. Adriella01
    Feb 22, 2020
    9
    I played P4 before and P5 is very close to this good old classic. They stick to their successful ideas from 2008, which I liked very much.
  85. Persona5Royale
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The most incredible experience I have ever had! The story is flawless and the soundtrack is absolute GOLD!
  86. Clorf
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Literally the best game I’ve ever played. So far I have play it through twice and plan on 100% the game before P5R comes out.
  87. TJ_of_Carolina
    Feb 8, 2020
    8
    Gameplay and persona fusion is exciting and remains so throughout, at times the game felt too easy compared to the earlier persona games, sometimes not really requiring strategy. but it does get progressively harder. The music is phenomenal and is the best part of the game. The story starts off strong with Kamoshida, a well written villain with great buildup, but the quality of the writingGameplay and persona fusion is exciting and remains so throughout, at times the game felt too easy compared to the earlier persona games, sometimes not really requiring strategy. but it does get progressively harder. The music is phenomenal and is the best part of the game. The story starts off strong with Kamoshida, a well written villain with great buildup, but the quality of the writing drops off from there and gets gradually worse. Character portrais are fun to look at and the UI is stylish. The voice acting is generally wonderful even if the script isn't as great, the most well acted character is definitely Ryuji, certain lines were so great that I found myself replaying them in the audio log. The game has some very useful quality of life features such as an a dialogue log you can access in case you missed something or to just replay lines if you want to, and you can fast forward dialogue.… Expand
  88. Wakdero
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    I hate turn base combat , this is my favorite game of all time. Overall, great game 10/10
  89. Z4C18
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 is the greatest game I’ve played, the story is great and there’s so many likeable and even ‘lovable’ characters which you can hang out with which gives you lots of benefits that will help you along the way.

    The music is amazing, there’s not a single bad song...except mementos. The world looks lovely too with a nice amount of locations which some are based on real life locations    Persona 5 is the greatest game I’ve played, the story is great and there’s so many likeable and even ‘lovable’ characters which you can hang out with which gives you lots of benefits that will help you along the way.

    The music is amazing, there’s not a single bad song...except mementos.

    The world looks lovely too with a nice amount of locations which some are based on real life locations in Japan.

    Also the battle UI is the smoothest, coolest and most satisfying you’ll ever see.    … Expand
  90. StarsWitch
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    I really love the persona series, and seeing this one on the current gen is just amazing, it's really fun and stylish, absolutely amazing
  91. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    If ever you needed a master class example of style done right in games look no further than Persona 5.
    This game oozes style, and is thankfully it's stylishness isn't just a veneer over vapid storytelling this game has a lot to talk about.
    And god damn it has a lot to say. I thought I was near the end at the 100 hour mark, but P5 goes on for another 20! It surprises me how similar the    If ever you needed a master class example of style done right in games look no further than Persona 5.
    This game oozes style, and is thankfully it's stylishness isn't just a veneer over vapid storytelling this game has a lot to talk about.
    And god damn it has a lot to say. I thought I was near the end at the 100 hour mark, but P5 goes on for another 20!

    It surprises me how similar the political woes of the EU, Japan, and USA are. Likely the rest of the developed world as well, but as an uninformed American these are the ones I know best. But without diving any further into politics, you may be surprised to see how strikingly similar the issues brought up by Persona 5 are to modern issues.
    Assuming you can get over the games insistence that it is just "old people" who are making the world worse.    … Expand
  92. Claustro
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    The best the playstation has to offer and honestly one of the greatest games of all time. The gameplay is immersive and has may things to do. The ui and menus are close to perfection and the music is absolutely fantastic. If you are on the fence i would say wait for p5r but i definitely recommend you play this game in any way you can.
  93. RafikiafReko
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Take the only good element of Pokémon, combine it with the emotional rollercoaster of Final Fantasy. Use the charming elements of Cowboy Bebop. It was so easy to make this into a game of only chasing bad guys, but it's story shows a great improvement when we mest Futaba. Having someone with depression forming a castle that turned from needing to hostile att certain points since vet emotions were all over the place. This game offers 100 hours on the story. I played with "Hard" and it made most encounters dangerous since the checkpoint can be far away. Going to do the NG+ in Japanese, but I can say the voice acting was really good..… Expand
  94. easy63
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Лучший эксклюзив на ps4. Прошёл с огромным удовольствием. Думаю в будущем куплю расширенную версию, что бы насладиться игрой вновь.
  95. Zallyman
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    This game is just incredible from start to finish. The gameplay mechanics have taken the turn based JRPG to another level. The music is the best i have ever heard in any game. The graphics, artwork and anime scenes are incredibly done. For me this is the greatest game i have ever played and I cannot wait to jump back into it come March 2020 for Persona 5 Royal.
  96. death12123
    Jan 28, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Solid game but as a SMT game? Didn't really live up to my expectations.

    The soundtrack is good but the DLC like Raidou, Persona 2, Catherine and SMT 4 make it a million times better.
    Story could be better, bad ending, a character written in for no reason and a obvious villian.
    The dungeon crawling is amazing for first time but outside of Mementos if you know the pattern is too easy and the same every single time.
    Characters are good but a step down from 2 and 3 but a huge step up from 4. Nothing terrible and annoying like Chie, Teddie and Nanako. Also no Mr. Perfect thank god.
    The school life is absolutely boring but when you get to the dungeons it's amazing.
    The Social Links in this game are good but suck because they're FORCED unlike before especially with unlocking Ultimates. Who forces something optional to unlock the best? Some social links literally mean nothing. "I'm gonna change for better!" Then 5 minutes later go back to being the same idiot they ever were. Others actually had good impact.
    Difficulty is nothing. Even on Hard. All it just is, is you take more damage and gain less EXP. That's it.

    I wouldn't replay this again and it's only good for one playthrough. Maybe Royal might change that. Overall it's a solid game but more for casual players.

    Hoping this funded SMT V enough and will bring more Mainline and Spin-Off games. The best points being Nocturne, Raidou Kuzunoha, Soul Hackers, Persona 2 EP, SMT 4:A, etc.    … Expand
  97. Fantasia3
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 is the masterfully crafted jrpg masterpeice that strays away from typicail rpg norms and gives us some of the most detailed yet approachble systems in gaming. Its an rpg for both lovers and haters of the genre
  98. DragonGamerZ
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    If someone were to ask me what my favorite video game of all time was, I would immediately say Persona 5. The story is incredibly well-done, along with a cast of equally incredibly well-written characters, making for an absolutely beautiful experience overall. I've never felt so attached to a cast of video game characters in my life, and it's astonishing how many times I popped off fromIf someone were to ask me what my favorite video game of all time was, I would immediately say Persona 5. The story is incredibly well-done, along with a cast of equally incredibly well-written characters, making for an absolutely beautiful experience overall. I've never felt so attached to a cast of video game characters in my life, and it's astonishing how many times I popped off from hype or was on the verge of tears from sad moments that I will not mention for the sake of spoilers. Seriously, if you haven't played this game yet, BUY IT! (or wait for Persona 5 Royal, which is basically Persona 5 but it adds more, including the new best girl Kasumi, whichever works for you)… Expand
  99. Bkrs
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    I’ve played a lot of video games in my life and this game was truly the first one that I went out of my way to praise on this site. I found almost every aspect of this game to be incredibly enjoyable. Loved just about every minute of it!
  100. Oppaimania
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, at least. Can't be sure that any JRPG is able to be even equal with this game nowadays. 140 hours of true joy and satisfaction.
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#1 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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Universal acclaim - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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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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