Persona 5

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  1. vincenzo123
    May 29, 2019
    10
    If you are a JRPG fan, and a follower of shin mengami tensei series, this is totally a must buy.

    Gameplay : 9.6

    Storytelling : 9.5

    Soundtrack : 9.2
  2. joshp177
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    This game was and is amazing. I actually wanted to replay the game again on New Game+ right after beating it, because it is that good. Unfortunately, I didn't do it, because I don't have enough time to play it again. My first play through for this game was 125+ hours and I loved every minute of it.
  3. Ultron790
    Apr 25, 2017
    10
    I had never played a Persona game in my life but heard all the hype for this one so took a plunge and I must say it's pretty great and it's about all I did this weekend lol. I usually don't care for slower paced story driven games but something about this is very charming and fun, and I love the battles and all the various strategies you can use. Very addicting and one of the best gamesI had never played a Persona game in my life but heard all the hype for this one so took a plunge and I must say it's pretty great and it's about all I did this weekend lol. I usually don't care for slower paced story driven games but something about this is very charming and fun, and I love the battles and all the various strategies you can use. Very addicting and one of the best games I've played this year for sure.… Expand
  4. Sonofsause
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    Been into the series since Persona 3 on the PS2. This is a fantastic return for the series and one I have been eagerly anticipating since it was announced several years ago.

    Graphically it stays true to the established style Persona has had for the recent iterations but with the gameplay graphics nicely updated. A new addition thanks to the updated graphics allows for 2 different kinds    Been into the series since Persona 3 on the PS2. This is a fantastic return for the series and one I have been eagerly anticipating since it was announced several years ago.

    Graphically it stays true to the established style Persona has had for the recent iterations but with the gameplay graphics nicely updated. A new addition thanks to the updated graphics allows for 2 different kinds of cutscene in game now, one using the graphical models and another using the traditional animated scenes.

    The music is once again composed by Shoji Meguro and yet again he has not only pulled off some beautiful tracks but they fit in perfectly with the games style and theme.

    Gameplay wise the combat mechanics follow on from Persona 4/Golden with some slight changes, additional elements have been added in the form of nuclear and psychic attacks, and light and dark have been given damage based offensive skills instead of the old chance of instant kill moves. Physical attacks have been altered, bringing back the piercing attacks from older versions of Persona/SMT games. Outside of combat, the new dungeons have been overhauled massively, this is probably my favourite update to the gameplay, previously dungeons were almost entirely randomly generated, now they are consistent (except for mementos which is still random) uniquely designed and well designed. A semi-stealthy style to traversing the dungeons has also been added, initially I was concerned this would enforce avoiding combat but instead it is implemented in a manner that encourages using the environment, being observant of the map and your surroundings, it also fits in with the theme of the game.
    The day to day mechanics are much like they were in Persona 3/4, the previously named social links are now confidants, work mostly as they did before but as with Golden where benefits to your team mates were added for progression, every confidant now has bonuses, some of which are incredibly useful and make them feel far stronger towards your progression in the run up to completing them.

    While I don't want to compare your party members to previous titles, I do feel that they are well written and even those I struggled to like initially grew on me whereas in 3-4 I don't remember having that issue. The story is well written and enjoyable, pacing can at times be a small issue but that tends to happen in really long games like this.

    Overall this has been a great return for the series after an 8 year break since Persona 4 came out, I hope that this will see Atlus work on more titles in the Persona series at a faster pace.

    If this is your first Persona title, it makes for a great JRPG title, a genre that has been sadly lacking in recent years and I hope you enjoy it. If you are a returning fan like myself I hope you, like I, found it worth the wait.    … Expand
  5. DeadFaelziNn
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    O jogo é espetacular,. A trama é sólida e bem construída, os personagens são cativantes e vão crescendo ao longo do enredo, além da jogabilidade ser bem legal. Um ótimo RPG para quem é e não é fã da franquia.
  6. georgedamonster
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing! This game is perfect on every level, the combat, the music, the story, the confidants / social links. I never got bored playing thing game.
  7. Skullbasher230
    Apr 29, 2017
    10
    This might very well be the best game ever made. It features an incredible, engaging single-player story that will easily provide you with over 100 hours of entertainment on your first playthrough, and a battle system that is both easy to grasp and complex enough to give a decent challenge. Graphically, you'll find the single most stylish thing you've ever seen. The music and sound effectsThis might very well be the best game ever made. It features an incredible, engaging single-player story that will easily provide you with over 100 hours of entertainment on your first playthrough, and a battle system that is both easy to grasp and complex enough to give a decent challenge. Graphically, you'll find the single most stylish thing you've ever seen. The music and sound effects are equally amazing, and there is a free DLC pack available to give you dual audio for those who prefer Japanese Voice Actors.

    No matter how hard I try, I cannot think of a single complaint with this game.    … Expand
  8. El112119
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    THE JRPG CROWNING KING

    I loved P4/P4G, and this game is my Fav. Persona Game in the frachise....the Artstyle, the Flying colors of this game is a damn Masterpiece...the Turn Base RPG is improved (imo), the story is intriguing and exciting, the character are again sooooo well developed...(FUTABA BEST GIRL), and how could i forget the music in this game....Every persona game have the best    THE JRPG CROWNING KING

    I loved P4/P4G, and this game is my Fav. Persona Game in the frachise....the Artstyle, the Flying colors of this game is a damn Masterpiece...the Turn Base RPG is improved (imo), the story is intriguing and exciting, the character are again sooooo well developed...(FUTABA BEST GIRL), and how could i forget the music in this game....Every persona game have the best OST...and P5 is on the next level...and alot of things to do than the previous Persona games.....and this is the true definition of a JRPG....i hope this will be a game of the year contender 'cuz it deserves it.....one word through this game "MASTERPIECE"    … Expand
  9. Chell210
    May 1, 2017
    10
    It is sad to see all these asshats who have never actually played the game try and down vote this game because it is not on their own system or because God forbid it actually is near the quality of something like say breath of the the wild and there are fanboys who can't live with the fact of that so instead of playing their "masterpiece" they have to go online and cry about another game.It is sad to see all these asshats who have never actually played the game try and down vote this game because it is not on their own system or because God forbid it actually is near the quality of something like say breath of the the wild and there are fanboys who can't live with the fact of that so instead of playing their "masterpiece" they have to go online and cry about another game.

    Anyway for people who actual have played they will tell you this is a near excellent game and they are not wrong as it is one of the best jrpg's in years that anybody who actually likes games should play as it has some of the most fun I have ever had in a game, one of the best told stories I have seen in a while and some of the most lovable characters to ever grace a game.

    So please ignore the morons who probably don't even own the game and try it for yourself as this is on of the best games on the ps4 right now.    … Expand
  10. Ronery
    May 1, 2017
    10
    I am a huge fan of JRPGs, and while I admit that a lot of modern ones, while being good in 1 aspect, like gameplay, lacks in another or vice versa. Persona 5 manages to exceed expectations and in this day and age of day 1 patches and cut content, lives up to the hype it was given ever since its teaser trailer 4 years ago. A MUST for any JRPG fans.
  11. Dingerdigger
    May 1, 2017
    10
    As someone who has never played a persona game I am in love with this one as it is one of the absolute best games I have ever touched and the best game on ps4. People wen't lying about how good this one was.
  12. Evangelion37
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Un juego perfecto si cabe. Aclarar antes de nada, que este es el segundo Persona al que juego, aparte de Persona 3 FES. Atlus, una vez más, ha demostrado como se debe hacer un excelente JRPG.
    Bajo mi punto de vista, los únicos aspectos criticables "negativamente" están en el aspecto técnico, pero todo ello es perdonable debido a que ya se sabe que esta compañía no cuenta con gran    Un juego perfecto si cabe. Aclarar antes de nada, que este es el segundo Persona al que juego, aparte de Persona 3 FES. Atlus, una vez más, ha demostrado como se debe hacer un excelente JRPG.
    Bajo mi punto de vista, los únicos aspectos criticables "negativamente" están en el aspecto técnico, pero todo ello es perdonable debido a que ya se sabe que esta compañía no cuenta con gran presupuesto, y siendo así, siempre nos brindan auténticas obras de culto.
    Por lo demás, contamos con un buen, intrigante y adictivo argumento. Un plantel de personajes sublime, a cual mejor caracterizado. Unas mecánicas de juego, en general, excelentes. Una duración de 100 horas de puro placer y un apartado sonoro espectacular.

    En resumidas cuentas, Persona 5 es un juego que los buenos amantes del JRPG tienen la obligación de jugar.

    Historia: 10/10
    Protagonistas/Antagonistas: 10/10
    Aspecto técnico: 8,5/10
    Mecánicas de juego: 10/10
    Banda sonora: 10/10    … Expand
  13. MaxWill55
    May 1, 2017
    10
    Great Story
    Great Characters
    Great Music
    Great Dungeons
    Great Gameplay
    Great UI

    This is easily the best persona game by far, and quite possibly one of the best games I've ever played.
    This game is so polished and just so fun to play.
  14. jajatoki
    May 1, 2017
    10
    There's so much to talk about in the game that it's hard to figure out where to start. I think the first thing is the fact that it is one of the most polished games I've ever played. The development team took their experiences with the two prior Persona games and really refined their ideas to bring out the best in them. The game that it reminds me of greatly is The Witcher 3. Both gamesThere's so much to talk about in the game that it's hard to figure out where to start. I think the first thing is the fact that it is one of the most polished games I've ever played. The development team took their experiences with the two prior Persona games and really refined their ideas to bring out the best in them. The game that it reminds me of greatly is The Witcher 3. Both games present the best each respective series offers and the amount of effort and thought put into them is very much apparent.

    The gameplay is absolutely the best the series has to offer so far. They've added a lot to combat to make it a much more enjoyable experience. Of the things they added, I feel like Baton Touch is the game changer. It in essence gives the game a feel a little closer to Press Turn while still being One More. You're able to give other members the ability to take action after a down. It gives attack and healing bonuses too so making good use of it really opens up how you fight. When you combine this with the new elements and spells, there are a lot more things to consider as you play than before. It's not only in combat that gameplay is improved though. The game has two types of dungeons so you have something whether you're a P3 or P4 fan. In addition, the Confidants (Social Links in previous games) provide a ton of benefits outside of just persona fusion bonuses making them all useful to playing the game. They've even polished this aspect out by laying out Confidants in a much more even manner meaning that you'll have things to do both at night and during the day. You won't have to do everything during the day.    … Expand
  15. maverics
    Aug 20, 2017
    10
    This game is definitely not for everyone, this game is not focused on battle or social life or story.. but it balanced of everything.
    This game background is daily life of a student, and we are all students or have been one.. the game makes me wish that i'm that protagonist character, gaining popularity in school, with girls, and somehow have power to help people.. this kind of fantasy    This game is definitely not for everyone, this game is not focused on battle or social life or story.. but it balanced of everything.
    This game background is daily life of a student, and we are all students or have been one.. the game makes me wish that i'm that protagonist character, gaining popularity in school, with girls, and somehow have power to help people.. this kind of fantasy makes this game really entertaining

    i was surprised that the game's battle system is more complex than i though i'd be, i hate deadlines like "you have to finish this project in 5 days or you get fired!" - but it makes the game become more real and again take me deeper into the story...

    i wish developer could make it more complex by adding mini game when player do part time job :) well done ATLUS!

    note: the ending is awesome.. damn it's been years since the last time i saw powerfull and dramatic ending (the ending i mean is the last boss ending animation) .. i played for 135 hours and i sometimes feel bored and repetitive BUT i still hooked with the game and i feel sad when the game reach it's end :'(    … Expand
  16. xBroken2
    May 3, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Outstanding game. From the way how the story was told it was great. The game takes off with us around 80%ish into the game already(Present time for the game). Our MC gets thrown into questions when he gets captured and there the story is told by him which results us playing him in the past. Atlus did the story telling really successfully, it really got me into loving how it was done. It was done right. The music, characters, story, man just everything about the game made me love JRPGs more then ever again. Dang, from now on I'm gonna be expecting too much from JRPGS because of P5. When I felt like I was close to being finish with the game, boom they throw another thing at us, yep I'm almost done with the game this time Boom, another element gets thrown at me. Spent 100 hours of gameplay to finish the game, it was worth my time. I choice this type of game over any other JRPGs and RPG in general any day. Brought back the turn base game with fashion.… Expand
  17. burakcyildiz
    May 3, 2017
    10
    As a J-RPG fan with a lot of games in the genre under the belt since 2000, I can say that this is a masterpiece in the genre. I may - without exaggeration - place it in the top 5 games I have ever played (you must remember my taste in games though; not comparing with shooters or actions games and so on). It covers all bases in nearly all aspects in game design. From the amazing soundtrackAs a J-RPG fan with a lot of games in the genre under the belt since 2000, I can say that this is a masterpiece in the genre. I may - without exaggeration - place it in the top 5 games I have ever played (you must remember my taste in games though; not comparing with shooters or actions games and so on). It covers all bases in nearly all aspects in game design. From the amazing soundtrack to the visual aesthetics, from the attention to even the minute details (even to the main menu design and loading screen transitions) to the story and plot twists, and to the satisfying character development, this games deserves a 10/10. I played and love Persona 3 and 4 as well, but even in comparison to them, I think this is a new benchmark for Atlus. Hopefully they can achieve an even better product for Persona 6.… Expand
  18. JakeWebbMedia
    May 4, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 to me is an absolutely outstanding game, I truly enjoyed every single part of it. The slow parts just walking through a town talking to people, the story, music, dungeons, combat, social links, everything was just so engrossing.

    I honestly can't think of anything I didn't enjoy about the game, for many this wont be the case and that's fine, but to me Persona 5 is perfect. I    Persona 5 to me is an absolutely outstanding game, I truly enjoyed every single part of it. The slow parts just walking through a town talking to people, the story, music, dungeons, combat, social links, everything was just so engrossing.

    I honestly can't think of anything I didn't enjoy about the game, for many this wont be the case and that's fine, but to me Persona 5 is perfect. I have played many games and have never been able to say which is my favorite but I can now proudly say Persona 5 is my favorite game of all time.

    One last thing to mention is the soundtrack...... my god the soundtrack is just something else, this is easily the best soundtrack I have ever heard in a game.    … Expand
  19. brazzerq
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 will steal your heart, and it wasn't hard as you will be giving it willingly.
    This is the game that will redefine JRPG for years to come. My Favourite game of the 2017.
  20. Kyyteo
    May 6, 2017
    10
    A stellar improvement in almost all aspects vs other Persona games. Persona 5 will grab you and demand your fullest attention to everything that it has to offer, and nothing feels forced. You can CHOOSE what to spend your time on (though if you're like me you're gonna want to see it all) Just be warned that this is a LONG ASS GAME. Like I spent 100+ hours on my first playthrough on normal.A stellar improvement in almost all aspects vs other Persona games. Persona 5 will grab you and demand your fullest attention to everything that it has to offer, and nothing feels forced. You can CHOOSE what to spend your time on (though if you're like me you're gonna want to see it all) Just be warned that this is a LONG ASS GAME. Like I spent 100+ hours on my first playthrough on normal.

    While I feel that Persona 4 characters were more fleshed out, and that some Persona 5 characters just feel like revamps of Persona 4 characters, (Looking at you Ryuji) they all have their own backstory and getting to know them and develop their social links is a treat. Ontop of that, the new social link system rewards you for boosting their ranks, offering combat bonuses including the ever useful Harisen recovery (saved my ass too many times)

    Waifu wars are a go. Futaba is best girl. Just saying    … Expand
  21. siangchink
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Awesome doesn't even describe this game anymore , the way it affects the player(you) psychologicly will truly amaze you. The best part of this game would be "the escape of death part"
  22. peaceout023
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Game of the Year if you have a ps4 or ps3 this is the game you need to get. The characters are 10/10 the graphics are not that amazing but the stylish look of it make it a 10/10. The action is 10/10. The soundtrack is 10/10. Everything about this game is 10/10. I hope this game wins game of the year, it deserves it, best persona.
  23. shinjaber
    May 8, 2017
    10
    it is perhaps one of the greatest games i have every played, and this is coming from a guy who has been a gamer all my life and who had very high expectations after playing the persona 3 and 4 back when those came out
  24. Mizuru
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    First chapter it's all I would ask in any RPG, interesting history, introduce characters in a awesome way, unpredictability, interogatory and your choices can influence in the story (You can be kind to others, coldlike or mean).

    Graphs: 11 Simple and clean, very animelike (well suited for the game). The themes and designs in red, white and black of dialogs and texts are amazing. Awesome    First chapter it's all I would ask in any RPG, interesting history, introduce characters in a awesome way, unpredictability, interogatory and your choices can influence in the story (You can be kind to others, coldlike or mean).

    Graphs: 11 Simple and clean, very animelike (well suited for the game). The themes and designs in red, white and black of dialogs and texts are amazing. Awesome draws on dialogs.

    Gameplay: 9.0 Classic Rpglike battles, with a sistem of weakness and persona usual formula. It has high replay value and playtime.

    History: 8.5 Enjoyable, messy sometimes but definitely a good one.

    Soudtrack: 10 Unique and enjoyable.

    Difficulty: 8.5 Hard mode is quite OK, but the formula is simple (Hard = Just add more atributes), not too much skill and not too many thinking involved.

    Veredict: 9.5/10 Rounded for 10 of course. The best RPG of the last 5 years for sure! A must play for any RPG intusiast.    … Expand
  25. KyoukoSuehara
    May 9, 2017
    10
    I am veteran who has played Persona 3 and all of its spin-offs, Persona 4 and all of its spin-offs and I can confidently say Persona 5 has not disappointed me. While it changed and added many features the game still felt familiar.

    Plot: This is a persona game. What is a persona game without a good plot? Fans of new and old, I'm proud to report that persona 5 is not lacking when it    I am veteran who has played Persona 3 and all of its spin-offs, Persona 4 and all of its spin-offs and I can confidently say Persona 5 has not disappointed me. While it changed and added many features the game still felt familiar.

    Plot:
    This is a persona game. What is a persona game without a good plot? Fans of new and old, I'm proud to report that persona 5 is not lacking when it comes to this. I can't count how many times I lost sleep saying 'just 1 day more' only to find out four hours later that a month has already passed in game. I just couldn't let go of my wireless just to find out what's next.

    Game-play (dungeon crawling):
    While many newcomers would complain 'wahhh why is it turn based doiiii' as drool ooze from their mouths and before they go back to their call of duties and halos, this game sticks to the gentleman's game and it's amazing. You attack, use your skills, or defend before your party's turn ends. While it sounds simple enough, it really requires a lot of preparation and strategy or you might find yourself smashing your face against an enemy with a physical wall, ending your miserable life embarrassingly and instantly in your own turn.

    Characters:
    Unlike in other games where characters can be replaced by mannequins and the game would still go on. Every other character in this game is memorable. Even our silent protagonist has more endearing traits than the noisy 'heroes' who talk a lot but say absolutely nothing. Every character works as intended. I have never seen an ensemble of amazing cast since Persona 4.

    Game-play(school life simulator)
    When I'm not in the dungeon killing shadows, taking their money and forcing them to join me unless they want to be dispatched stylishly, I found myself just as engrossed in the game when I'm roaming around the map of Tokyo. This is where the magic happens, where players get to participate and learn about the life of their confidants for some really interesting story telling. Not only that, whatever players decide to do here also affects how well they would do when they return to the dungeon.

    Soundtrack:
    Every single moment in the game has an appropriate tune or song played with it. Thus it always feels fresh. It also helps that every song sounds like heavenly orgasm to my ears they're just so catchy!

    Graphics:
    The game just oozes with style in high definition. There's not a single menu that looked bland, everything was properly detailed and unique.

    My only real problem with the game is that some characters are just... **** I know it's a good thing when a game designed a character to be a jackass and they really come as a jackass but there are some characters whom I wish would just perish in the realm of nothingness. However it would be unfair for the game if I judge them because of that so overall I loved this game a lot. In my honest opinion, this is the most fun video game I played this year.    … Expand
  26. Vylee
    May 9, 2017
    10
    I've never played a Persona game before and I was completely amazed. I'm even more excited to play it again with New Game Plus and explore stuff I didn't get a chance to see in the first time around.

    One of my all-time favorite PS4 games.
  27. jacktea007
    May 9, 2017
    10
    Persona 3 is a great game, persona 4 is a better game but persona 5 even bigger and even better. Even though it have pros like unable in short time to finish all the social link and should be adding on some days however it is still a score of 10 for me due to the solid and balance gameplay, excellent and art direction fusing persona long gameplay hour, very high replay value (easier ifPersona 3 is a great game, persona 4 is a better game but persona 5 even bigger and even better. Even though it have pros like unable in short time to finish all the social link and should be adding on some days however it is still a score of 10 for me due to the solid and balance gameplay, excellent and art direction fusing persona long gameplay hour, very high replay value (easier if maximum charm, proficiency, knowledge and kindness) excellent storyline which related investigation, and it totally compensate the pros of the game. Japanese translation improved since persona 4 and of course soundtrack in battle theme is very good. Furthermore, it has no bug and glitch from its first day of release which many oher game fail to do so and the ending give us the satisfaction feeling if we choose correct conservation. I have played for 126 hours and this game give me a huge impact again this year since resident evil 4, great theft auto 4, crysis, bloodbourne, halo 3 and witcher 3. In my opinion, i actually wanna give a 9.8 for the score, however in metacritic site, I still rate it as score of 10. I truly believe this game will be one of the contender next game of the year 2017.… Expand
  28. tatsshi
    May 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. damn you for being so clever! I love this game and its amazing story. Nothing I've played on the play station can top this! I'm really glad its getting to recognition it deserves.… Expand
  29. NightshadeRC
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Just finished Breath of the Wild and now on to this. It's a bloody good year for gaming.
    This is just a brilliant game that really sucks you in until the early hours of the morning.
    The only thing I could possibly say negative about it is the turn based combat system is not for everyone and the occasional cheesy game over also might turn some people off. However, if you are like me and    Just finished Breath of the Wild and now on to this. It's a bloody good year for gaming.
    This is just a brilliant game that really sucks you in until the early hours of the morning.
    The only thing I could possibly say negative about it is the turn based combat system is not for everyone and the occasional cheesy game over also might turn some people off. However, if you are like me and like that kinda thing then it really is a flawless game.    … Expand
  30. Legolas56600
    May 18, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is an excellent game that proves that turn based/narrative driven games are truly the best way to go when it comes to JRPG's.

    Persona 5 features a confidant system where you can spend time with friends to increase your bond and unlock skills. It features a romance system and multiple choice responses which range from silly to serious. The persona system consist of capturing    Persona 5 is an excellent game that proves that turn based/narrative driven games are truly the best way to go when it comes to JRPG's.

    Persona 5 features a confidant system where you can spend time with friends to increase your bond and unlock skills. It features a romance system and multiple choice responses which range from silly to serious. The persona system consist of capturing persona's through ridiculous dialogue and using them in battle. Persona's have unique abilities and can be fused with one another to create even stronger personas.

    Also, Persona 5's story is very serious and uses real world events, such as abuse, rape, drug use, and much more. Making the story meaningful and dramatic. The main character is mostly mute the entire story, but that's no problem as the supporting cast has plenty of lines and they are voiced perfectly. Character design is perfect and the visuals are great as well. One of the best things in this game is it's music. I highly suggest you listen to the sound track.

    The only con is the dead lines. You live in the real world and each activity you do passes time, even when it really shouldn't. With that free time you can level up confidants, attributes, or explore mementos (dungeons).

    Overall- Persona 5 is a master piece and I highly suggest lovers of RPG's pick it up.    … Expand
  31. DecemberMoon
    May 18, 2017
    10
    This is tge best Jrpg ive ever played... aswell as probably the best game I have ever played in general.
    Strong characters, story,music, art, adult humor, the whole concept is really awesome.Everything you love just packed into one awesome game. I love you Atus.
  32. ChallengeMaster
    May 26, 2017
    10
    Is this game worth all the hype by ShadowEliteHD and the fans of the series? Time to find out.

    I started Persona pretty late around 2014, first P3 and then P4. P3 is my favorite but P5 comes in at a close second, I'll explain why. Story - P5 revolves around Akira Kurusu a High School Student placed in some complicated circumstances when he tries to save someone and ends up being sued    Is this game worth all the hype by ShadowEliteHD and the fans of the series? Time to find out.

    I started Persona pretty late around 2014, first P3 and then P4. P3 is my favorite but P5 comes in at a close second, I'll explain why.

    Story - P5 revolves around Akira Kurusu a High School Student placed in some complicated circumstances when he tries to save someone and ends up being sued and given the label of Juvenile Delinquent. Throughout the start of the game he's treated a bit poorly but eventually he discovers the Metaverse meets a Talking Cat, a crazy blonde haired kid, a Japanese foreigner and the biggest **** in the game until the 2nd to final villain near the end of the game. In the metaverse the characters turn into Phantom Thieves and steal the hearts of evil bastards and villians to make them confess their crimes and sins. The story holds your interest from start to finish and does not disappoint unless you've been spoiled, try to avoid being spoiled as much as possible.

    Gameplay - Gameplay has improved and returned to the series roots. Guns are back again, negotiations between demons are back again as well as a few things from P3 & P4. Social Links are now Confidants. All the Confidants are worth doing for Gameplay related purposes but not all of them are as entertaining. My favorites are Hifumi Togo, Chihaya, Makoto & Tae.

    As for more into combat related talk there are a few spells from P1 & P2 here too. Frei, Psy, Curse & Bless attacks which adds more diversity to spells in the game.

    Also I'd like to add that traveling through dungeons and attacking Shadows has become way better. I had a hard time trying to sneak up on a shadow in P4 to the point where I almost quit P4 but I recently went back into it again. In P5 sneaking up on a shadow is childs play, you can hide in corners and hastly move from hiding place to hiding place to sneak up on a shadow and reveal their true forms. Ripping out their masks is always fun to see.

    The Palace Dungeons in the Metaverse are not randomly generated and thank god because they are all amazing like this. Every Palace has a distinct and unique look making playing through them less of a chore and more of an enjoyment. The exception is Mementos which is randomly generated, its a side mission dungeon so I'm not too mad about that. Imagine if Tarturus wasn't randomly generated, it'd probably be a way more interesting dungeon to explore.

    Soundtrack - Shoji Meguro has been Atlus's secret weapon for years and he continues to impress with the amazing soundtrack of P5. All the Palace Themes are phenomenal except for Sweatshop its not only my least favorite theme but also my least favorite dungeon too. The best song is probably "Rivers In The Desert" beat the game first before you give it a listen or you'll spoil the epicness you'll feel when you first hear it.

    Graphics - I'm not a Graphics type of person and also I played P5 on the PS3 not the PS4 because I didn't have one yet ironically I brought it after P5 came out. By PS3 standards since this is originally a PS3 game, it looks amazing.

    Characters - Does it beat P3 & P4? I don't really know. The protagonist is badass, Ryuji is okay, Mona is better then Teddie in every way, Ann is alright, Yosuke is cool, Makoto is Waifu material, Futaba is awesome, Haru is amazing & Akechi....... I have no words.

    Overall - P5 is the best game of 2017 and yes it is worth all the hype. Now its time to wait for Persona 6, Shin Megami Tensei V & Persona 1 & 2 Remakes.    … Expand
  33. Lover92
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    one of the best games ever and thanks atlus and sega for this game..what a masterpiece
  34. HPLupin
    Jun 4, 2017
    10
    TL;DR - This game is great for anyone who loves RPGs. As a standalone it still delivers as it doesn't require you to play the other games in the series(although I suggest you do) to follow the plot. Any fan of Persona should pick this game up.

    The story is phenomenal. The main story follows Joker, the main character who is on probation for about a year, and group of other high school    TL;DR - This game is great for anyone who loves RPGs. As a standalone it still delivers as it doesn't require you to play the other games in the series(although I suggest you do) to follow the plot. Any fan of Persona should pick this game up.

    The story is phenomenal. The main story follows Joker, the main character who is on probation for about a year, and group of other high school students that discover they have mystical powers and try to reform a society one rotten person at a time. This may seem sort of whimsical but despite that, it is very down to earth. The game deals with very mature topics such as what it means to be a social outcast, abuse of positions of power, being controlled vs being in control, etc. It uses the high school setting and the day by day life of a student to achieve a balance. It is emphasized that you are STILL a student and have to balance real world life and responsibilities and life in dungeons. Student life may sound boring but it's not. Living life day by day in this game is extremely entertaining due to the sheer amount of things you can do, such as hanging out with friends and even just eating out at a diner with your cat(It'll make sense in game, I swear). Remember the One More Turn Syndrome from Civ? I had One More Day syndrome really fast after the first few hours. This game has a lot to say, as it criticizes the society in game that mimics ours in many ways.

    The characters are amazing. This game and its predecessors often brushed off by most for being Waifus the Game which I can most assuredly say it doesn't have to be. It can but it doesn't have to be. You don't have to pursue any girl and the game doesn't even punish you for just being their friend. Every character is interesting in their own way. Each of the characters feel like their own person. The characters aren't as plagued by troupes like other Japanese titles, even less so as you get closer to them. As you get closer to a character, they start to open up to you. At this point you get a glimpse of how troubled these character are because their situation which is usually how is usually a product of them being tossed aside by society due to small mistakes, misunderstandings, or being taken advantage of. I found myself relating their ordeals as because I'm a full time student. As their friend, you usually help characters by working through these hardships with the character. This is done by either dealing with it directly through the use of the power you discover early on to root out the source of their woes or indirectly by acting as a guide and an ear that will listen to them when they seek advice. By the end of the game, I saw them as my own group of friends. In this game directly ties the life sim aspect and RPG aspect direct with one of the major themes in the game which is, the bonds we form with others give us strength. In the modern Persona titles this is taken literally. Each Persona, spirits you use to fight, belong to certain categories called Arcana from the Tarot deck, a set of cards used for fortune telling. Each of the friends you can hang out with represent an Arcana. When the bond between you and a friend grow stronger, so does the Personas of the Arcana they represent. In addition to the Arcana bonuses each of your friends has passives that help you in dungeon exploration in some way. This gives an incentive for players who only care about the dungeon to hang out with friends.

    The RPG aspect of the game is also great due to the fluid combat, and gorgeous dungeons. If you are looking to get into this game you need to be prepared for the long haul, this game is, on average, 100 hours long. It took me 120 hours to finish but I loved every minute. The combat is fairly simple on the surface. In a standard dungeon encounter, you can use use a normal weapon be it range or melee, use a skill, or use an item. Seems standard but both you and your enemies will have to take advantages of some of the other mechanics to come out on top. Battle mechanics such as exploiting a weakness to deal massive damage and gaining an extra turn, or utilizing buffs, debuffs, and status ailments can give you or the enemy the edge they need to come out on top, especially on higher difficulties. To sum it up, it's simple, but strategic, and yet oh so stylish.

    Speaking of style, the presentation of this game is drop dead gorgeous. This game exudes style which is especially evident the art of the interface. The standard menus look amazing as a stylized Joker stylishly moves as you transition between menus. The style also keeps the combat from being dull as these menu transitions along with the constantly changing camera angles help the game feel dynamic and fast paced. The music helps set the mood for every scenes. Everything about this game is fabulous.

    All in all, good game 10/10. It's not a hyperbole when I say that this is most likely the best games I have ever had the chance of playing. It's a must play.    … Expand
  35. Trico439
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    Simply a must to have. It's a great RPG even though the graphics could be even better.
    The combat system has been improved and is super, practical and intuitive. The story is interesting and has its share of bouncing. The system of personas has been optimized and it is possible to make new mergers, to put them in cells for bosster, to sacrifice personas or to transform them into object.    Simply a must to have. It's a great RPG even though the graphics could be even better.
    The combat system has been improved and is super, practical and intuitive. The story is interesting and has its share of bouncing. The system of personas has been optimized and it is possible to make new mergers, to put them in cells for bosster, to sacrifice personas or to transform them into object.
    I enjoyed myself and I will do it again in new game +.    … Expand
  36. Bubbleboy64
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    It is noticed in a matter of minutes that I played such a masterpiece

    Fashionable character
    Fashionable BGM
    Stylish UI
    Lovable cast
    Great combat
    Excellent story
  37. Dafool5566
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    For the first time I decided to go beyond the language barrier to try to enjoy a title I've always heard about. Result? Absolute joy ... I love the story and characters and the combat is so fun ,highly recommend.
  38. Relenita
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    The game is solid, interesting, dynamic and simply fluid in both story and style.
    The music helps creating great environments and immerses you in this marvellous world this game offers.
    Plot is solid and with lots of turns and twists, lots of red herrings and many secrets to amuse and keep the player engaged and ready to move to the next objective. The combat is slick and enhances the    The game is solid, interesting, dynamic and simply fluid in both story and style.
    The music helps creating great environments and immerses you in this marvellous world this game offers.
    Plot is solid and with lots of turns and twists, lots of red herrings and many secrets to amuse and keep the player engaged and ready to move to the next objective. The combat is slick and enhances the narrative this game has, the 'minigames' it has are varied and all help towards the main end, nothing is left to waste.
    Even if JRPG aren't your thing, give it a try: The two modes in this game, combat system and life simulator, help you shift and vary your own views and how one affects the other, being in connection one to another and how neither of them prefers to the other.
    It's a complete game, definitely worth the price it has for how much it offers you!
    And this game is meant to be played at least two times.
    Go for it!    … Expand
  39. ChexMix
    Jun 13, 2017
    10
    Pushing aside the fact that I am a HUGE Persona fan regardless... This game is incredible. Starting with the soundtrack, Shoji Meguro, along with the vocal talents of Lyn, really outdid the past Persona games with a new acid jazz feel to the music that accompanies the rest of the game very well. The game just oozes style, right down to the menus. Features added to make dungeons and battlesPushing aside the fact that I am a HUGE Persona fan regardless... This game is incredible. Starting with the soundtrack, Shoji Meguro, along with the vocal talents of Lyn, really outdid the past Persona games with a new acid jazz feel to the music that accompanies the rest of the game very well. The game just oozes style, right down to the menus. Features added to make dungeons and battles more fun and fast paced are just one other thing that puts this game at the top spot for one of the best games of 2017, possibly of all time(?), and puts it far ahead of its predecessors.

    I won't delve too much into characters and plot because I really don't want to spoil anything, but those aspects are incredible and immersive as well and are yet another thing that makes this game so great.

    All in all, if you liked previous Persona titles, if you're new to the series, or if you just like a good turn based RPG game, then I'd for sure recommend picking this one up.

    - ChexMix    … Expand
  40. Rafizans
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    Only a few months since its release and this game is already considered one of the best RPGs of all time. After spending several hours dungeon crawling and living my daily high school life in Persona 5, I can clearly see why it has been given such a worthy title. The visuals are one of the most stylistic I've seen; it's insane how much detail was put into this game. Persona 5's depictionOnly a few months since its release and this game is already considered one of the best RPGs of all time. After spending several hours dungeon crawling and living my daily high school life in Persona 5, I can clearly see why it has been given such a worthy title. The visuals are one of the most stylistic I've seen; it's insane how much detail was put into this game. Persona 5's depiction of Tokyo is very accurate; the areas are lively and are just waiting to be explored. Music in this game is stellar and addicting to listen to. They fit each situation perfectly and create an immersive atmosphere that is difficult to find in most modern video games. The story is strong, as it has caught my attention from the very beginning because of its cast of lovable, well-written characters and the themes it tackles that relate to a modern day society.

    Generally for most people, it will take around 100+ hours to complete one playthrough, but I assure you every minute of the journey is worth it. The minor flaws I felt were worth a mention were the occassional low res textures, some redundant dialogue, and a slow paced beginning, none of which took away much from my overall experience with the game. Initially, I was worried about the hype it was given prior to release, and that it might become a disappointment like some other anticipated games. Thankfully, this wasn't the case, as it has lived up to its set expectations and exceeded them.

    Following up to an already successful franchise, Persona 5 takes what made Persona 3 and 4 great, and improves on it in every way possible. The game raises the bar from Persona 4 and is an example of what a modern JRPG can offer. Atlus deserves recognition for such a well-executed sequel to the Persona series, and as a result the game earns a deserved 10/10 (which I don't hand out often), a masterpiece and one of the best games I've played. As for recommendations, if you're a fan of JRPGs or are keen to pick up one of the best PS4 games this year, Persona 5 has got you covered. The Phantom Thieves have truly stolen my heart!    … Expand
  41. alexander7185
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    >Playing Persona 5 and having a good time
    >Look at the clock and see it's 2 am
    >"It's getting late, I'll go to sleep after I finish this day"
    >3 hours later. My eyes are struggling to stay open and I see light coming from my window
    >"Oh **** I should go to sleep after this day"
    10/10
  42. sephiroth38
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    I've never played a Persona game before this. Finished this two times with 220 hours played, bought a pstv and played ps4 with other 100 hours.
    The story is excellent, the combat never boring, the graphic, the UI and UX of the game is one of the best i've ever seen.
    If you don't like the visual novel game it's roughly 60-70% of the game so maybe this isn't for you, but i moderately liked    I've never played a Persona game before this. Finished this two times with 220 hours played, bought a pstv and played ps4 with other 100 hours.
    The story is excellent, the combat never boring, the graphic, the UI and UX of the game is one of the best i've ever seen.
    If you don't like the visual novel game it's roughly 60-70% of the game so maybe this isn't for you, but i moderately liked that and i found i love how is put in the game, even if it's not my cup of tea.
    I would have reviewed 9 for the depth of character (now playing persona 4 i feel those were more deeply included in the game) but as it is the game that made me discover the franchise i put a 10 out of 10.
    Buy this game, it's one of the best ever come out and you will enter a new world, you will want to play the previous games, see the movies, download wallapers and dream about it.

    11/10    … Expand
  43. Yorjung
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Best JRPG ever that I ever play in a recent year, every element including very stylish game presentation I could said that if you never try RPG or a diehard RPG fans, Persona 5 is worth to try and very addicting after a few hours past.
  44. ripperroo9977
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    This game is just near perfection as it is probably the best game of 2017 so far with such wonderful characters, great combat, one of the best story's I have ever played through and so much more. It may be a bit weird at first but it is so worth it in the end and I highly recommend it.
  45. EmadTM
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    A beautiful game with a wonderful and long story.
    The game is fun, the game focuses on the cinematic sections, you have to watch the cinematic sections to understand the story.

    The game is beautiful and it takes a very long time to end it ..

    "The game is beautiful and you have to try it because it is a truly amazing experience.
  46. DSStyles
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    Incredible game that they brought up this year. Everything in this game is amazing: The quality is outstanding, the soundtrack is amazing as always, and the refined gameplay makes it even better. if you're interested in JRPGs, then definitely give Persona 5 a shot.
  47. ironzombi
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    This is my first Persona game, but as a big fan of the mainline SMT games I felt right at home with the excellent turn based combat, the unique to Persona parts surprised me and this game became an obsession for me, this was one of the rare games where I just didn't want it to end. This is a masterpiece, an example of the JRPG genre at it best!
  48. stefanaras
    Jul 12, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing, get it, even if you think you won't like it's style. This game is incredibly special and absolutely deserves a chance from anyone.
  49. Leuth
    Jul 19, 2017
    10
    The best RPG in years!
    I was super excited to play persona 5 because Persona 4 is one of my favorite games, so i had really high expectations with it. And it effin nailed all of them!
    The game starts out OK, but when history stats ramping up, its a effin rolecoaster that keeps you pumped for the next scene! Trully a masterpiece and i think everyone should try it to the end! Beware, the    The best RPG in years!
    I was super excited to play persona 5 because Persona 4 is one of my favorite games, so i had really high expectations with it. And it effin nailed all of them!
    The game starts out OK, but when history stats ramping up, its a effin rolecoaster that keeps you pumped for the next scene!
    Trully a masterpiece and i think everyone should try it to the end!
    Beware, the game is 100 hours long so take your time    … Expand
  50. Gabe20007
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    Atlus truly make a RPG thant can't be called anything less than flawless, they truly are the masters of the genre today is insane how the game is great on everything and they basically make a new classification for the genre, i mean Persona 5 is not only the best RPG of 2017 is the best overalll videogame of 2017 and easily the best RPG in decades since Eternal Sonata or even Final Fantasy IX .
  51. Gasanovanar
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Its outstanding game! Great story, amazing chemistry between characters and awesome gameplay. Never played persona games before, but im in love with persona5 and gonna start newgame+ for platinum trophy.
    Mona: "What did you think? Graceful? Stylish?".
    10/10
  52. 17_jrpg
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is really one of the best JRPGs because it has a very good story and a gameplay. The graphics is a very good, but I don't judge the game according to the graphics. How they say: "Don't judge a book by its cover." This also applies to games, graphics is a cover, so what's more important is story and gameplay.

    Story: They used a very difficult theme for the story. In Persona 4    Persona 5 is really one of the best JRPGs because it has a very good story and a gameplay. The graphics is a very good, but I don't judge the game according to the graphics. How they say: "Don't judge a book by its cover." This also applies to games, graphics is a cover, so what's more important is story and gameplay.

    Story: They used a very difficult theme for the story. In Persona 4 they show the other side of the human mind, which shows that every man has two faces, one face you represent to outside world, another face that you hold deep within yourself. In Persona 5 they go one step further and show the corruption of the human soul (heart) through seven deadly sins. Both stories perfectly describe the problem of the real world and they send a strong message, and the message is: "Humans have to change." That's why I like the story of Persona series, because they go deep into the human mind and soul. They also have well designed the characters and theirs personality.

    Gameplay: While I was playing Persona 5 I could noticed that they combines and improves certain elements from Persona 3 and Persona 4. They have improved time management and battle system with a new Confidant system (formerly known as Social Links). Each Confidant system gives certain abilities which can facilitate time management and battle system. Time management can be frustrating, but it gives a challenge. I like that they improved traditional Turn-Based Battle system by adding a swapping system and the cooperative system. The biggest improvement in Persona 5 is a dungeon exploration. You can uses stealth to avoid or ambush enemies and you have to solve the puzzles to progress in dungeons. In the previous games, you just run through the dungeon until you reach the goal. Persona Fusion system also improved, now you can choose which ability you want to transfer to new persona. In Persona 3 and Persona 4, this function was random.

    Conclusion: Persona 5 is a great improvement from its predecessors. It has preserved certain traditional elements of JRPGs and added some new ones. That's why this game is a one of the best JRPGs.    … Expand
  53. SkyEpic
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Persona 5 is MASTERPIECE.

    If you're new to the franchise don't be afraid to try P5. I hesitated to buy P5 because I had never played a single Persona game and I didn't enjoy turn-based games as much as I used to. However, this game changed my perspective. P5 reignited my love for single-player games. I had forgotten how fun turn-based games really were. As much as I love Final    Persona 5 is MASTERPIECE.

    If you're new to the franchise don't be afraid to try P5. I hesitated to buy P5 because I had never played a single Persona game and I didn't enjoy turn-based games as much as I used to. However, this game changed my perspective.

    P5 reignited my love for single-player games. I had forgotten how fun turn-based games really were.

    As much as I love Final Fantasy and Pokemon, they've clearly lost their touch. I recently played P3 and P4. I was suprised on how games from 10 years ago is still better than the newer games of this generation.

    Persona 5 is the gold standard for JRPGs. I'm really excited to see if the next Persona game can live up to the standard set by this wonderful game.    … Expand
  54. bigblaccbepis
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    I have not enjoyed a video game in years, the last true video game that I really wanted to replay over and over again being Kingdom Hearts 2. However, Persona 5 rekindled my spirits in playing video games as I realized just how fun and immersive they could be. Persona 5's plot kept me hooked for the entire game, and I managed to get past the long intro to get the actual meat of the game,I have not enjoyed a video game in years, the last true video game that I really wanted to replay over and over again being Kingdom Hearts 2. However, Persona 5 rekindled my spirits in playing video games as I realized just how fun and immersive they could be. Persona 5's plot kept me hooked for the entire game, and I managed to get past the long intro to get the actual meat of the game, which was absolutely worth it. Persona 5 improves the battles from the previous entries, proving just how turn based RPG's are still amazing and not "dead" (according to one JRPG company). And don't get me started on Persona 5's amazing music that kept me exited for whatever track was next. The only true flaw with the music was that there was not enough of it, as the same battle theme plays for the hundreds of hours of battles you will be doing unless you buy the DLC. I enjoyed this game so much nonetheless, and now I truly want to play video games again due to the fact that Persona 5 has truly changed my heart.

    Also, to "aah:"
    James this game great aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa    … Expand
  55. Psalmbody
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    This is one of the few times I give stuff 10/10 but this game deserves it, good story, good graphics for a game that's not AAA, good character writing and a lot of things you'd expect from an rpg
  56. TheVahzahGuy
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 es la prueba de que una franquicia puede reinventarse casi por completo y aún mantener la esencia de sus juegos, siendo esto algo muy difícil de ver en otros títulos triple A de la industria.
  57. Mrdootybooty
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    This is the first game i have ever reviewed. I am giving this game a 10, because of all the 0s. This is easily one of the best games for ps4. You can actually go around and live a life as a teenager. There are various activities you can do throughout the game. I'm guessing most of the 0s are from call of dooty fans who only play first person shooters. It does take about 10 hours toThis is the first game i have ever reviewed. I am giving this game a 10, because of all the 0s. This is easily one of the best games for ps4. You can actually go around and live a life as a teenager. There are various activities you can do throughout the game. I'm guessing most of the 0s are from call of dooty fans who only play first person shooters. It does take about 10 hours to really get things rolling.… Expand
  58. Inhuman56
    Aug 10, 2017
    10
    Best Persona game yet, and easily my favorite PS4 game. This game contains too many quality of life improvements to list, and they help cut into the frustration factor of the game significantly. One of the big ones is a native difficulty setting at the beginning of the game; if you enjoy the brutal difficulty of the previous deluxe version's hard modes, this one comes with it on the disk,Best Persona game yet, and easily my favorite PS4 game. This game contains too many quality of life improvements to list, and they help cut into the frustration factor of the game significantly. One of the big ones is a native difficulty setting at the beginning of the game; if you enjoy the brutal difficulty of the previous deluxe version's hard modes, this one comes with it on the disk, and if you want a greater challenge, an even harder difficulty is available as free DLC. Alternatively, if you are new to the series you can set the difficulty to Easy and just enjoy the games unique style and story.

    For Persona veterans you'll find that the game hasn't remained stagnant, and several formula shakeups keep things fresh. After playing through this game twice, I can't wait for the next game from the Persona team.    … Expand
  59. DeathSpiral
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    It's JRPG, so it doesn't have the popular game style.
    Overall, it's awesome game!! Excellent characters, music, story and long playtime. Be careful with spoilers.
    However, game didn't use characters well enough. Cooperation was not good as P4G. Some of characters did pretty much nothing in story or team. Very unbalanced character roles in main story line. I heard they've changed story    It's JRPG, so it doesn't have the popular game style.
    Overall, it's awesome game!! Excellent characters, music, story and long playtime. Be careful with spoilers.

    However, game didn't use characters well enough. Cooperation was not good as P4G.
    Some of characters did pretty much nothing in story or team. Very unbalanced character roles in main story line. I heard they've changed story line, so probably that's why...
    We are missing one arcana, so we will have completed version like P3F or P4G. I hope they enhance the story line, cooperation and fix some character unbalance. It's great game! So I want to see it better on completed version!!    … Expand
  60. oknsnl
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Gameplay : 9 (My first persona game. It is very welcoming and challenging at the same time.)
    Characters : 9 (Not 10 because of mc :))
    Story : 10 (Modern time robin hood anime :))
  61. lewis1992
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is a masterpiece in modern gaming, which is not a term one should use lightly. Expect an excellent story with an amazing soundtrack, interesting and deep characters with excellent voice acting, and engaging gameplay that switches between a unique combat system and real world exploration in order to keep things fresh. (It should also be noted that the player need not have playedPersona 5 is a masterpiece in modern gaming, which is not a term one should use lightly. Expect an excellent story with an amazing soundtrack, interesting and deep characters with excellent voice acting, and engaging gameplay that switches between a unique combat system and real world exploration in order to keep things fresh. (It should also be noted that the player need not have played Persona 4 at all, since each Persona game is completely independent of other numbered entries, much like Final Fantasy).

    With a completely original art style and dozens of hours of fun, this is definitely a "must buy" for all - it's also worth buying a PS4 just for this game!

    [Game played for 165 hours across multiple playthroughs, platinum trophy achieved.]    … Expand
  62. Slytherin
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    THE BEST JRPG EVER MADE.

    But seriously this game is what FFXV should have been. An enjoyable game with a good story and a good cast. GOTY 2017. If you haven't played Persona 5 then please do. It's the best JRPG in modern times
  63. GradiorNox
    Aug 20, 2017
    10
    I never thought Persona 5 could give me so much emotion. I suffered, I cheered, I cried, I laughed (a lot). At some point, so excited about the game, I thought I could not give a 10 because he was not perfect in every detail, but soon after I realized my stupidity for associating 10 rating with the idea of perfection ... Thank you Atlus, and good luck to make a P6 as good as this.
  64. Memedream22
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game. If you're trying to fully complete it plus NG+ it could very easily take you 200 hours. It took me 120 hours with some grinding to get to level 99 and stuff to beat the first playthrough. The story is great, if a little bit rapey at times. Fans will tell you that makes sense in the game, and in 2 cases it does and lends to the story, the rest of the time I'm justAbsolutely brilliant game. If you're trying to fully complete it plus NG+ it could very easily take you 200 hours. It took me 120 hours with some grinding to get to level 99 and stuff to beat the first playthrough. The story is great, if a little bit rapey at times. Fans will tell you that makes sense in the game, and in 2 cases it does and lends to the story, the rest of the time I'm just convinced that the writers have a fetish going on. So there's your "trigger warning" I suppose? Although it would be a shame to miss out on this game over that.

    The most fun, large world yet for a persona game.    … Expand
  65. RaFfr0
    Aug 28, 2017
    10
    As a newcomer to the series, Persona 5 is one of the best games i've played in recent years. The story is great and interesting, the combat is fun and very intuitive. I'm not a fan of JRPGs, but this is a must play for everyone.
  66. ERDEM2468
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    I finished tons of game. And I can say that this is the best game ever I've played! This is definitely different than other games on this generation. Plus, it has 100+ gameplay time.
  67. UnknownMight
    Sep 14, 2017
    10
    Summary:
    - Definitely and undeniably the best JRPG of ALL time
    - Arguably the best RPG of all time - Arguably one of the Top 10 best games of all time One of the major aspect of this game is it chooses art over money: It was not designed to appeal to the (IGNORANT) MASS and sell as many copies as possible. It doesn't care about the taste of the average player, the game knows it is    Summary:
    - Definitely and undeniably the best JRPG of ALL time
    - Arguably the best RPG of all time
    - Arguably one of the Top 10 best games of all time
    One of the major aspect of this game is it chooses art over money: It was not designed to appeal to the (IGNORANT) MASS and sell as many copies as possible. It doesn't care about the taste of the average player, the game knows it is beautiful and will attract those who understands its value. Yet this is sadly why Persona 5 will never gain the universal acknowledgement it deserves and will forever stay a hidden gem amongst the nowadays average franchise creations, games that use their names as MASKS to hide their craptastic design, games that use elements intentionally chosen to attract the (IGNORANT) MASS for the express purpose of revenue generation.    … Expand
  68. Jungleking77
    Sep 16, 2017
    10
    Having played both Persona 3 and 4 beforehand, I can confirm after finally completing this game that this is the best entry in the series. With Persona 4 being one of my favourite video game titles of all time, I really didn't think that Atlus would be able to top it. These were my exact thoughts when starting the game, where having finished the first dungeon I found the story to be ratherHaving played both Persona 3 and 4 beforehand, I can confirm after finally completing this game that this is the best entry in the series. With Persona 4 being one of my favourite video game titles of all time, I really didn't think that Atlus would be able to top it. These were my exact thoughts when starting the game, where having finished the first dungeon I found the story to be rather slow. The beginning of the game (and the entirety of the first Palace that you visit) feels like one big extended tutorial, with too much hand-holding being done for the player in my opinion. The story unfortunately gets off to a rather slow start, but towards the middle of the game it really picks up, and the ending had me going through a variety of different emotions.

    Yes, the characters don't really match that of the squad that was assembled in Persona 4 but- having said this- I grew to like most of the characters when I got to the end which I found a tad surprising. Mechanically, this feels like a really refined and polished version of both Persona 3 and 4 (which you would expect), but it manages to add a wealth of useful and fun abilities that you're able to unlock through the provided Confidant Social Links. The ability to switch out characters when travelling around inside dungeons is a very welcome one, with the Baton-Pass ability adding another great layer to the turn-based combat that the series is known for. The only other downside I can really point out here is that of the soundtrack, which for me is arguably the worst in the series with very few memorable numbers which I didn't expect from a Persona game at all.

    I feel pretty empty right now from having completed this exceptional title, and I feel that Atlus couldn't have done any more with it which I'm thankful for. Other would be role-playing game titles/series (looking at you Final Fantasy) need to take a look at this series and take note of what it gets oh so right. For me this is arguably the best role-playing game series that is available right now on the market, and I cannot recommend this game enough if you are into the genre.    … Expand
  69. Anarch
    Sep 19, 2017
    10
    This game is basically flawless and a better Persona 4. There are plenty of interesting characters, beautiful cut scenes, good voice acting, fun RPG elements, and lots of content, this game easily takes hundreds of hours to do most of what's in it.
  70. KaikiDeishuu
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    Great story, excellent music, stylish art, fun and interesting characters, actually fun turn-based combat with addicting slice of life gameplay; everything about this game is good. Improves on its predecessor, P4 in several aspects but especially gameplay and mechanics.

    It's a mastapeece 20/10
  71. TerryTruong
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    One of the best games i ever played . The story is epic , gameplay is great and every characters have a great story inside . I love the dungeon system , love the story , love every single character in game.
  72. syndra
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    The best game on me!!
    I hate the turn-on rpg, but this great game broke my stereotype.
    It has a unique charm compared to the more common film-like games
  73. SaviorGaming
    Dec 7, 2017
    10
    This game was absolutely amazing. Graphically it is beautiful, the sound and music are top notch and the story itself was deep and engaging. This may be the best RPG to hit the world in a very long time. If you at all enjoy the JRPG genre this game is a must own and is as close to flawless as a game can be.
  74. Orswed
    Oct 1, 2017
    10
    Shoji Meguro vuelve a realizar una excelente banda sonora. El juego siento que es mas completo que Persona 3 y 4. Desborda estilo tanto en combates por turnos, como en la historia principal misma.
  75. giantoyster
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    The finest JRPG ever made. Persona 5 takes everything that was great about the earlier installments and refines them to create an insanely great game.
  76. SynysterSoulz
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    My second Persona game. It beats out it's predecessor in every way. Gameplay is fun, story is interesting, and NPCs are really interesting and the style is to kill for. The music is amazing as well. My biggest gripe is the middle of the game starts to drag on a bit and the Haru section is rather boring. I would have changed that character out. She doesn't fit the theme as well as theMy second Persona game. It beats out it's predecessor in every way. Gameplay is fun, story is interesting, and NPCs are really interesting and the style is to kill for. The music is amazing as well. My biggest gripe is the middle of the game starts to drag on a bit and the Haru section is rather boring. I would have changed that character out. She doesn't fit the theme as well as the others. The game does pick back up at the end though.… Expand
  77. Belial2Spooku
    Oct 15, 2017
    10
    Awesome game, with awesome mechanics.
    The kind of future for the turn bases jrpgs, its just a fresh game, of course it´s not perfect, but what the game do fine it does it perfect.
    Good Story, good characters and a freakin awesome soundtrack the best of the year in mi opinion.
  78. SheepOrz
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    This is the most interesting RPG I've ever played on ps4.The story interlocking.Picture style makes me feel particularly comfortable.The fighting system is refreshing.You need to arrange the daily work,This is not boring.Now I have been playing for more than 60 hours,Game process 30%,I think I can not wait to continue to enjoy this work.and....Mona's voice actor is very cute.O(∩_∩)O
  79. MarkKyra
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    Persona 5 is a new standard for JRPG's. Everything from the characters, the style, the story is absolutely incredible. The game might look a bit uninteresting or overwhelming for some on the outside, but once our play the game for at least 5 hours or so, you're in for one hell of an adventure. This game is worth the wait and is a must play for any fan of not just RPG's, but games inPersona 5 is a new standard for JRPG's. Everything from the characters, the style, the story is absolutely incredible. The game might look a bit uninteresting or overwhelming for some on the outside, but once our play the game for at least 5 hours or so, you're in for one hell of an adventure. This game is worth the wait and is a must play for any fan of not just RPG's, but games in general. Personally I'm not a JRPG or RPG fan, but this game certainly got me on board.… Expand
  80. Monstermash44
    Oct 22, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is simply the best of all persona games and one of the best game released this year. Unlike Persona 3 & 4, the fifth entry combines aspects of both games and takes it far beyond what they accomplished. Persona 5 brings in a graphical style close to that of a graphic novel, with a soundtrack that'll make you turn the game on just to hear it. It expands upon the ideas of persona 3Persona 5 is simply the best of all persona games and one of the best game released this year. Unlike Persona 3 & 4, the fifth entry combines aspects of both games and takes it far beyond what they accomplished. Persona 5 brings in a graphical style close to that of a graphic novel, with a soundtrack that'll make you turn the game on just to hear it. It expands upon the ideas of persona 3 and 4 when it comes to activities such as playing video games, going to batting cages and as well as fishing. And the shadow world are like the two previous entries, but expanded upon. The Palaces are close to that of persona 4 only alot more work were put into them to actually make each one vastly more unique. As for Mementos is a better version of Tartarus. Persona 5's social links or confidants have also improve by been able to gain special abilities through leveling them up. As your able to give gifts and take most confidants to hangouts spots they might like to boost their bond with you.

    WARNING: BE CAREFUL OF THIS GAME OR IT WILL BECOME A SECOND LIFE FOR ITS TO LATE FOR ME.
    I've already put over 70 or hours in this game i don't think im near done with it.    … Expand
  81. jrdnnn
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    It's no mean feat to make a 110 hour story pass by without any fatigue, and Persona 5 manages it effortlessly. The most endearing, engrossing, visually impacting thing I've played since prime-era Final Fantasies, Persona 5 has cemented itself in my hall of fame.

    Half turn-based RPG, half life simulator, there's so much content to enjoy in Persona 5 it is extremely overwhelming to begin    It's no mean feat to make a 110 hour story pass by without any fatigue, and Persona 5 manages it effortlessly. The most endearing, engrossing, visually impacting thing I've played since prime-era Final Fantasies, Persona 5 has cemented itself in my hall of fame.

    Half turn-based RPG, half life simulator, there's so much content to enjoy in Persona 5 it is extremely overwhelming to begin with. Deciding what to do on a day-to-day basis, which characters to spend time with, what social stats to work on, is anxiety-inducing to begin with, but this game really just needs to be experienced. Guides etc. ruin it, so I found myself having the most fun when I just went with my gut and did what felt right. The story sees you trying to fit in and survive at a Tokyo high school by day, while infiltrating the unconscious mind of criminals at night, in an attempt to change their dastardly ways by 'changing their heart'. Thing get very dark in places, taking me aback many times, but the characters involved are truly special. At first appearing to fulfill the standard cast of anime stereotypes, every main character gets time to shine and develop believably as things progress. Crises of identify, mental breakdowns, heartbreak, hope and new aspirations drive the narrative, and the cast's development ties closely in the the story. The mysteries of the narrative last until the final hours of play and pacing is helped infinitely by the calendar system ticking on nicely.

    Speaking of which, little did I think a game about time management would be so enjoyable. Days are divided up into portions. You go to school Mon-Sat daytime but after school and the evening are yours to do whatever you wish. Hanging out with one of the 20+ 'confidants' boosts your bond with them (with knock on skills and perks attached as well as side-stories). Activities like reading, shopping, crafting, cooking, making coffee, playing baseball, working a part time job and so much more boost your character's social stats which in turn open up different confidant advances. As I said, deciding what you want to do is overwhelming, but it's best to just do what you want as every single thing is hugely enjoyable.

    For the JRPG elements of the game, there are dungeons (called Palaces) in-game which are tied to each narrative chapter and the criminal involved. Exploration is straightforward and battling is turn-based, but the real focus is, of course, on Personas. There spirits can be collected (there are ~200 of them) and each have their own attacks, skills, elemental affinities, buffs and spells which the main character can use against enemies. You can have 8 to 12 on hand at any time and they can be fused together to make better and better options. Collecting and fusing is so addictive and battles are tactical, brutal in places and require a lot of careful moves. An ambush by an enemy at any point in the game can be fatal. I cannot undersell how well-designed every single Persona is, they need to be seen to be believed. Penis monsters, incubus, angels, Hindu goddesses, ghostly samurai, dragons, gnomes, you name it. An optional randomly-generated seemingly endless dungeons provides grinding spots and catch-ups for all previous Persona. Using your and your teammates' elemental strengths tactfully to bring your enemies to their knees is key to battle and highly polished and addictive.

    Finally, the main selling point of this game...the design. I have truly never played anything that looks like Persona 5. The graphic, illustrative way everything (pause menus, text boxes, maps, item screens, battle menus, save screens, cutscenes, day transitions, phonecalls.......) looks is mind-blowing. Bold, colourful, punchy and totally unique, this is the pinnacle of stylish game design and sets it apart from all the grey, grim, realistic games which are so favoured these days. Add in to this great voice acting, a FANTASTIC soundtrack and an insane amount of attention to detail in every Tokyo street, shop, dungeon and environment,

    This game is outstanding. It's like playing your own anime, every bit as ludicrous, over the top, fun and melodramatic as you imagine. But something that took my by surprise is that it's also quite relaxing. The chilled music, going for coffee with characters who you truly learn to know and love, exploring what I've heard is a very accurate portrayal of Tokyo and basically living a second life is so freeing, so escapist, that it's a joy to play after a hard day at work. And then you get mauled in a battle and realise it's also not for the faint hearted. But, beware...it will suck your life from your very existence. In my case, I didn't mind one single bit!    … Expand
  82. Projoe44
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    Wow i dont even know what to say about this game masterpiece in gaming history ???
    1/ Soundtrack = super dope for a music that go in to your head for all day
    2/ Gameplay = super dope for RPG game nowaday
    3/ Art style = super dope with anime style
    4/ Story = super dope with well made story
  83. Fastpass22
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    A pure masterpiece. Everything about this game is just so good. The story is excellent with a few twists, the characters are so great and wonderful to see and spend time with and the combat is so fun to play. No wonder a lot of people like this game (funny fact: there is an actual Twitter account I had found that is just all about damage control this great game and trying to say some weakA pure masterpiece. Everything about this game is just so good. The story is excellent with a few twists, the characters are so great and wonderful to see and spend time with and the combat is so fun to play. No wonder a lot of people like this game (funny fact: there is an actual Twitter account I had found that is just all about damage control this great game and trying to say some weak ass wii u game was better are you actually serious. And the best part about it is that he call's himself as if it were people confessing about the game when it is just him crying all day about it like dude get a life the game is good people love it why does this affect your life honestly.) this game is just a perfect 10 all around.… Expand
  84. TiaPatty
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    Persona 5, is, without a doubt, one of the best JRPGS of this decade. A perfect mix between story and game mechanics, with charming characters throughout the whole story. The graphics are not meant to be realistic but to be flashy and stylish in its own way. The story itself is very well driven, with the mature themes it handles, it actually shows us a perspective of the rotten andPersona 5, is, without a doubt, one of the best JRPGS of this decade. A perfect mix between story and game mechanics, with charming characters throughout the whole story. The graphics are not meant to be realistic but to be flashy and stylish in its own way. The story itself is very well driven, with the mature themes it handles, it actually shows us a perspective of the rotten and corrupted we are but we deny. In a nutshell, if you love Persona series or you are a JRPG fan, this is a must-buy, even at full price… Expand
  85. gilbertofp16
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Truly great game and history, plenty of activities and sub histories. You are always trying to know every character, and the music well done and the art even better everything makes a +10
  86. silentwhisper18
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    This is my first persona game and it blew my mind. I loved every second that I spent with it and it has quickly rocketed up my favorite games list joining the Witcher 3 at the top.
    I love the turn based combat that reminds me a bit of FFX in execution. Its fast paced and scratches that itch for a turn based RPG that has been a struggle in recent years. Another thing I greatly enjoyed is    This is my first persona game and it blew my mind. I loved every second that I spent with it and it has quickly rocketed up my favorite games list joining the Witcher 3 at the top.
    I love the turn based combat that reminds me a bit of FFX in execution. Its fast paced and scratches that itch for a turn based RPG that has been a struggle in recent years. Another thing I greatly enjoyed is that it stuck to what it was. to often I feel as if games try to do an open world just for the sake of size. I enjoyed exploring Tokyo and becoming familiar with its every nook and cranny as I got to know some of the greatest characters I've seen in video games recently. The story moved fluidly and had turns that took me by surprise. definitely my game of the year for 2017.    … Expand
  87. Bankman43
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    I like the stylized visuals, the anime cut scenes are gorgeous and the music is good too. The story and the characters make this game for me though. I love the main character (so much I'm considering buying the figma of him) and the supporting characters are all unique and likable as well. I haven't played a good console RPG since my PS2 days, but this has me excited for them again. TheI like the stylized visuals, the anime cut scenes are gorgeous and the music is good too. The story and the characters make this game for me though. I love the main character (so much I'm considering buying the figma of him) and the supporting characters are all unique and likable as well. I haven't played a good console RPG since my PS2 days, but this has me excited for them again. The game play is classic turn based and I quite enjoyed it, though end game is a bit of a grind at times. My only real complaint was some of the graphics on the non-anime cut scenes were a little weird looking. Overall an excellent game that I cannot recommend enough to my friends.… Expand
  88. jptiamzon
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Either you are a fan of persona or any jrpg titles, this game is a must buy. However, in my very own opinion Persona 3 FES is still better than this one.
  89. BabyMarioDs
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Everything about this game is amazing, this game has one of the best turn based combat systems, the only flaw that comes to mind is that if you are impatient, you might not like the combat system, but if you are here for the story only, the "story only" difficulty is perfect for you.
  90. hauz
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is AWESSOME, nice gameplay, excelent musics, cool characters, and a mature story.
    I played on ps3 and i loved that game. Kurusu Akira is a awessome main character. Atlus, i love ya :v
  91. bufulane
    Nov 5, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 improves so much from its predecessors. The combat is smooth with new added mechanics such as the baton pass which improves so much from the overall turn based combat of previous games. The game also borrows mechanics such as demon negotiation from its parent series, Shin Megami Tensei. Characters are flowing with personality and the confidant system has been very much improvedPersona 5 improves so much from its predecessors. The combat is smooth with new added mechanics such as the baton pass which improves so much from the overall turn based combat of previous games. The game also borrows mechanics such as demon negotiation from its parent series, Shin Megami Tensei. Characters are flowing with personality and the confidant system has been very much improved where in non party members actually give you some perks for battling in the metaverse if you level them up rather than just the usual buffs from persona fusion. Dungeon crawling is also miles better as it departs from the usual random generated floors with customized and well-crafted palaces with different puzzles and bosses that aren't just "hit them with the best attack until it dies". Though unlike Persona 3 and 4, there isn't a lot of memorable events in the game. The school trips, holidays, and school breaks doesn't take a break from the story. The protagonists either talk about their next target or whatnot where in past games actually gives time for some funny and memorable moments which I believe is a crucial part of Persona. Other than that, the story is fantastic as it tackles with corruption, sexism, etc. and is definitely has a more serious tone than past games. Overall, its an excellent game and is a must buy for anyone who loved RPGs, emotional drama, and has all the time in the world because this is a LONG game.… Expand
  92. LuisSnow
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    It's being a long time since I invest so much time in a game. Persona 5 is simply a brilliant JRPG. I'm kind of a newcomer to the series. Tried to play Persona 3, but I just couldn't finish it. Instead, Persona 5, I play it religiously almost everyday. I got trapped by the history, the characters, the gameplay, the music, is hard to describe it. All these things together created somethingIt's being a long time since I invest so much time in a game. Persona 5 is simply a brilliant JRPG. I'm kind of a newcomer to the series. Tried to play Persona 3, but I just couldn't finish it. Instead, Persona 5, I play it religiously almost everyday. I got trapped by the history, the characters, the gameplay, the music, is hard to describe it. All these things together created something unique and appealing. Persona 5 is a amazing game and I highly recommended it to jrpg and non jrpg fans. I think you will have a great time with this one.… Expand
  93. jellalfer11
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    the best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPG
  94. 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
  95. easy63
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Лучший эксклюзив на ps4. Прошёл с огромным удовольствием. Думаю в будущем куплю расширенную версию, что бы насладиться игрой вновь.
  96. Azkan
    Nov 29, 2017
    10
    If I had to describe Persona 5 in 5 words, it would probably be something like this:
    Exception in its ultimate state. I have spent hours, weeks, months playing this game and I still need to process the greatness of this game. Being a big fan of both the Final Fantasy Series and the Shin Megami Tensei Franchise, I recommend everyone, even those who normally don't play RPGs, to play it.    If I had to describe Persona 5 in 5 words, it would probably be something like this:
    Exception in its ultimate state. I have spent hours, weeks, months playing this game and I still need to process the greatness of this game. Being a big fan of both the Final Fantasy Series and the Shin Megami Tensei Franchise, I recommend everyone, even those who normally don't play RPGs, to play it.
    The experience you gain from it is simply amazing. Not going to spoiler any content regarding it, I'll just say: "I am thou ..... thou art I!"    … Expand
  97. Jaywa
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    What can I say, from the start I was hooked. A great turn based game & visual novel in one game. Turn based games can sometimes feel a bit ps2 like but this game pulls it off. It's a great combination and the freedom to do whatever you want is great. This is definitely a game everyone should play that love Japanese RPG. I have been hooked since I first put this game in. Definitely a game IWhat can I say, from the start I was hooked. A great turn based game & visual novel in one game. Turn based games can sometimes feel a bit ps2 like but this game pulls it off. It's a great combination and the freedom to do whatever you want is great. This is definitely a game everyone should play that love Japanese RPG. I have been hooked since I first put this game in. Definitely a game I won't forget anytime soon… Expand
  98. dash383535
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    Intro: This is the best game I have played all year! From the gameplay, to the soundtrack, to the unique visuals., this game is an amazing turn-based RPG that you will get 100-200 hours worth of gameplay. I have small gripes about the game but nothing was able to persuade me to give it lower that a perfect score.

    Story: The story centers around a group of high schoolers that get a    Intro: This is the best game I have played all year! From the gameplay, to the soundtrack, to the unique visuals., this game is an amazing turn-based RPG that you will get 100-200 hours worth of gameplay. I have small gripes about the game but nothing was able to persuade me to give it lower that a perfect score.

    Story: The story centers around a group of high schoolers that get a mysterious app on their phones that allows them to enter another world. When they get to this world, they find out that they have a power called a persona that comes from their rebellious self. In this world, they are able to beat dark desires out of people they deemed to be evil. Once finished, the person will confess their crimes in the real world and get sent to jail. It sounds like a simple premise but it gets more complex as the game continues. You meet new people to join your group or you meet interesting and relatable side character that don't even know what you are doing in the other world. Throughout the story, you level up your bonds with these characters, making each one unforgettable. This makes for an amazing story with a large cast of characters that are memorable and that is impressive due to the large cast. You will be entertained from start to finish, just don't rush through the 100-hour story because you are bound to get bored if your only goal is the finish line.

    Gameplay: The turn based combat is simple but complex. There are 10 different elements are used when you use an attack from your persona. Your enemy will be weak to one element but depending on what persona you have out, you will be weak to one attack as well. If you hit a weakness, you get one more turn with your character, or your enemy will get one more turn if he attacks you with a weakness shot. To upgrade personas, you can fuse them together or make your bonds closer with your friends by hanging out with them on your days off. On top of your personas, you will have your gun and your basic attack. In the real world, you can upgrade these by buying toy guns and weapons in the real world. They become real in the distorted world. All of this mixes together to make a flawless gameplay experience.

    Technicals: The visuals are amazing and stylized. There is so much uniqueness in this game. Even the UI and menu look amazing and don't get me started on the gameplay visuals like the all out attack (which you can see below). The game runs at a smooth 60fps, no graphical glitches and this game has NEVER BEEN PATCH. That is a miracle is this day in age of gaming and should be commended for it. An amazing soundtrack that gets you in the mood for battle or in the mood to take it easy with your friends (Depending on what you are doing in the game.) This game is a technical marvel and more RPG should look at this game to be their new standard.

    Conclusion: If you own a PS3 or PS4, this is a must game buy for most people. Some might be put off by too much story, but if you are able to become attached to the characters and you love turn-based combat, you will love this game. It looks great, it plays great, and it sounds great. Set 100+ hours aside and play what I might consider Game of the Year 2017, if nothing else comes along to dethrone it.    … Expand
  99. takisdv
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    The current jrpg king.. awesome turn based battle system..amazing story..full of style..anime feel
  100. Redpappa55
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    A fantastic game honestly I see why such a masterpiece has been nominated for game of the year. I want to keep it short so to sum it up fantastic story, the characters are so well written and the combat is so great and fun especially if you love some of the early final fantasy's (1-9) please buy and support this masterpiece.
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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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