Persona 5

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  1. Vadrael
    Apr 7, 2018
    10
    Definitely a must have for JRPG lovers.
    Those who played the previous Perosna games can expect a lot from this one.
    Great Characters, Great Story, a game witch knows its roots.
  2. VETRA
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    Persona 5, JRPG maravilloso, para mucha gente ya puede ser uno de sus favoritos (en japon causó furor), los persona siempre han estado realmente bien y este no se queda atrás, nos trae muchas mejoras respecto a la saga y muchos cambios, para mi todo ha ido a mejor sobre todo los menus y el combate.
    Muchos meapilas lloran porque no viene traducido, esta JOYA hay que disfrutarla en    Persona 5, JRPG maravilloso, para mucha gente ya puede ser uno de sus favoritos (en japon causó furor), los persona siempre han estado realmente bien y este no se queda atrás, nos trae muchas mejoras respecto a la saga y muchos cambios, para mi todo ha ido a mejor sobre todo los menus y el combate.
    Muchos meapilas lloran porque no viene traducido, esta JOYA hay que disfrutarla en cualquier idioma, cuando yo era pequeño la mayoria de juegos estaban en ingles y algunos hasta en japones y los disfrutaba como el que más.    … Expand
  3. DarkObjio
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    A MASTERPIECE! after play this game i become a fan, The music? best music i ever hear in a game , the story? AMAZING ! is the best game i play in years !!!!!!!!!!
  4. code_for_life
    Dec 8, 2017
    10
    Even the game features 100 hours of play time, somehow I wish it can offer even more.

    The experience is unique, the soundtrack and art style is blowing me away.

    GOTY for me, period.
  5. CyberRobotnix
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    I don't know why, but I forgot to review this game when it came out. Regardless, it's a very good RPG with lots of strategies behind, expect to have plenty, yet challenging enemies to take down with awesome background music.
  6. zomkung
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    This is my first review on Metacritic, honestly this game is so addicted. The story is awesome. Gameplay mechanic is well-made which allowed you to exploring the entire Tokyo based on reality. This game is well comblination of Pokemon + Visual Novel + Dungeon Crawling.
  7. FreeStylerFC
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Just finished it. 120 hours. My favourite 2017 game, great job Atlus, as always.
  8. PrVLKyte
    Mar 21, 2018
    10
    Definitely the best JRPG I have ever played .The game was an enjoyable experience and hopefully Atlus puts the same amount of effort into a Persona 6 .A must buy for PS4 owners and deserved its nomination for GOTY .
  9. rob_innes23
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    I don't even know how to express how I feel about this game with words. No amount of praise or love could even come close to how much I deify the experience that this game gave me. 100 hours+ of just sheer magic that can only be conveyed through this medium. Characters so well written and likeable they feel less like the protagonists friends and more like your own. Sure the graphics mayI don't even know how to express how I feel about this game with words. No amount of praise or love could even come close to how much I deify the experience that this game gave me. 100 hours+ of just sheer magic that can only be conveyed through this medium. Characters so well written and likeable they feel less like the protagonists friends and more like your own. Sure the graphics may not be groundbreaking but the style and presentation make up for that tenfold. I have never seen a game with such artistic charisma and charm as Persona 5. I dare say anymore out of fear for spoiling the experience so I will end with this:

    This game should be a necessity for all gamers and it is worth a PS4 purchase. If you already have a PS4 and have not played it yet, please for the love of god pick it up, I guarantee it will...

    TAKE YOUR HEART.    … Expand
  10. Skullomania77
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    A perfect masterpiece. I don't need to go on but to sum it up this is probable one of the best games ever made in it's genre and even those who don't play jrpgs will fall in love with this one as there is so much to like. The story is actual really deep and engaging as it provides some really good commentary on today's society and the people in it, the characters are so well written youA perfect masterpiece. I don't need to go on but to sum it up this is probable one of the best games ever made in it's genre and even those who don't play jrpgs will fall in love with this one as there is so much to like. The story is actual really deep and engaging as it provides some really good commentary on today's society and the people in it, the characters are so well written you start to feel as if they are real peop,e you are talking to and the gameplay is some of the most fun I have very had in a jrpg system. Overall with the exception of those trying to miserably troll ( there is actually one guy on Twitter called persona confessions and all he every does is cry and try the sh** on the game yet cry and beg because it ain't on the switch. Get a life) it is easy to see why this game won the love of gamers all over and was no intimated for game of the year. The phantom thieves will come for your heart but you will gladly give to them… Expand
  11. Findy37564
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    This game is what a sequel supposed to be
    A total improvement from the previous installment
    The dungeon crawling is improved
    The environment is more immersive
    The Graphic is Improve (Even the menu is SWEEET)
    Its a game that anyone who like JRPG MUST Have and Platinum it because its THAT GOOD
  12. blond_afro
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    Truly best game of 2017, and one of the best RGPs of all time. Played it loved it.
  13. Andrew2000
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Back when I was loyal to Xbox and more into Action/Western RPGs like Skyrim and Fallout, I kept dissing at my friend who loves JRPGs. But ever since I bought a PS4, I was looking for some games to play on it. When I found out Persona 5 was getting a 93 on Metacritic, I was curious about the game. I watched some footage of the game and it looks like an interesting turn-bared JRPG. So IBack when I was loyal to Xbox and more into Action/Western RPGs like Skyrim and Fallout, I kept dissing at my friend who loves JRPGs. But ever since I bought a PS4, I was looking for some games to play on it. When I found out Persona 5 was getting a 93 on Metacritic, I was curious about the game. I watched some footage of the game and it looks like an interesting turn-bared JRPG. So I bought it, played it for the first 10 hrs and HOLY CRAP I realized that the game was so damn good that I can’t play anything else. This game managed to steal my heart and made me love JRPGs. And after playing for 380 hours, it’s safe to say that Persona 5 is a MUST-OWN for PS4/PS3 users even if you never played a JRPG before. Without a doubt, it is the best killer app for the PS4 and the best JRPG I’ve played. GO BUY IT, NOW! And whoever is spamming this game with negative reviews and using bots to give this game a lower user score, I hope you have a mental shutdown you f---ing c-nt.… Expand
  14. NinjaGameFTW
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    best game I've played in a while. Must buy. Worth every euro in my pocket. This has been my first persona game and it's amazing.
  15. Adubis27
    May 8, 2018
    10
    9.6/10, this game easily has the best cast of characters I've ever seen. The story is engaging, long, and leaves you craving more. All of the main cast are some of my favorite video game characters of all time. This game is unreal. I'd recommend it to anyone.

    EDIT: Changed 9.5/10 to 9.6/10 so it lists review as being made in May
  16. Grease
    Jan 21, 2018
    10
    You very rarely get hyped for YEARS over a game and when it releases it lives up to your expectations. Persona 5 is one of these miracles. Before Persona 5 I had never played a persona game so i wont be able to make comparisons. But let me tell you one thing, persona 5 is a blessing and well worth the delays that people had to endure.

    Persona 5 takes place in japan and revolves around    You very rarely get hyped for YEARS over a game and when it releases it lives up to your expectations. Persona 5 is one of these miracles. Before Persona 5 I had never played a persona game so i wont be able to make comparisons. But let me tell you one thing, persona 5 is a blessing and well worth the delays that people had to endure.

    Persona 5 takes place in japan and revolves around the protagonist who you can name yourself but he is referred to as Ren or Akira. I will refer to him as Akira for this review. The main plot of persona 5 is complex and hard to describe but easy enough to understand in game. Akira witnesses a woman being abused in the streets and steps in to help but is convicted of assault himself and placed on probation in tokyo with a distant relative. During a dream the following night his soul ascends into a world between dream and reality and he is told that to save his future and the whole of Japan from ruin he must reform society as a trickster. This is where the fun begins. The game revolves around Akira heading into places called "palaces". There is an alternate dimension named the metaverse which is where evil peoples visions come to reality. Only tricksters and persona users can enter this place. To reform evil people you must traverse the palace completing objectives and stealing the treasure or source of the evil desire. In persona 5 you live a double life, in the day you are a regular high school student, studying and wandering Tokyo in your everyday life, at night a phantom thief stealing the hearts of villains. In persona 5 you will gather a crew of people who have really creative designs. Ryuji is a rebellious troublemaker, Anne is a model, Yusuke an artist. The personalities go on but they gel incredibly. As a trickster or a persona user, just like how evil cognitions form in the metaverse, your personality takes a materialised form and you will use this to battle enemy personas or "shadows". The battle system is really like no other and is a turn based fighting style, you will have four teammates at any given time and you will take turns either using a gun, primary fire, or a persona move, using persona moves that an enemy is weak to will knock them down leading you on to endless possibilities in the fights. The battle system is the only battle system I have never gotten bored of so you know it's insane. Each palace takes a good 5-10 hours on average to complete each taking different designs and puzzles which adds a great sense of variety. Also the voice acting, persona 5 is one of the few games that actually has a good english dubs, no voice seems out of place and it fits. In the real world you have 5 abiltiies if you like, proficiency, knowledge, kindness, charm and guts. increasing these abilities will unlock new confidants and abilities to use in the metaverse. Confidants are people you have a bond with, hanging out with them in the daytime will increase your bonds and occasionally will give you new items or abilities to help in battle so make sure you hang out with as many as possible. My only problem was the hanging out with one person moves time on really fast, a simple activity such as reading will occupy half of the day meaning you will be rushing to get every confidant maxed out as the game really pushes you on as each day (as the game is mapped with a calender) is set with specific events. Persona 5 has the most plot twists i have ever seen and some events made me cry, laugh and smile with pure joy, the game really toys with your heart to the point that I was actually really upset when it ended. Some plot twists were jaw dropping others were predictable but fun all the same. The game does start slow however, the first hour of this 160 hour game (for me) was really vague, to any new persona player the first hour will be utterly confusing. Past players may have an idea of whats happening but new ones will be completely in the dark. Luckily after that first hour everything gets somewhat explained and new players will enjoy a smooth story game which is fun for everyone.

    Another Amazing point is the soundtrack. All tracks seem very similar in style but all pack an amazing punch, the musical element really makes the game such as "life will change" and "last surprise"

    The game offers a side quest mode too, Mementos, mementos is the palace of the general public where you will fight enemy shadows at peoples request, at the end of the game due to it being story driven and story only all side quests you want to do MUST be complete by the end of the game.

    Positives:
    -engaging lengthy story
    -bubbly characters
    -good va
    -unique and enjoyable battle system
    -fun everyday activities
    -mesmerising soundtrack

    Small cons:
    -slow at start for new players

    Mixed feelings:
    -game moves very fast

    The cons are really nothing to effect the overall rating as you can easily brush them off, small nitpicks on my part    … Expand
  17. naiper
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    A great stylish game, I can feel all the details of the game are about phantom thieves. The game may not be world driven, like a open world for you to investigate, but a great story driven or theme driven game. All the aspects of the game are polished for the theme. 33% of the end trophy is earned, considering it's a 100 hours game, that's a very impressive number.
  18. kuljitgill1
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    Wow. My first Persona game and it blew my mind. Just loved the art style, rpg elements, battle system, story, it all comes together so well. As soon as i started i knew i had to finish the game, took me 100 hours over 3-4 months but i did it. As soon as i finished i had a empty feeling, never has a game made me feel this way. I cant wait for the next in series but i think that will be aWow. My first Persona game and it blew my mind. Just loved the art style, rpg elements, battle system, story, it all comes together so well. As soon as i started i knew i had to finish the game, took me 100 hours over 3-4 months but i did it. As soon as i finished i had a empty feeling, never has a game made me feel this way. I cant wait for the next in series but i think that will be a little way off. I will start a new game plus later on in the year, i have never been inclined to this before with any other game. Really is something special, please try it. I also have finished Zelda BOW but this really is nothing like i have played before and is definitely my game of the year if not my lifetime. Thanks Atlus and don't keep me waiting too long for the next one.… Expand
  19. woosang
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    이 게임은 환상적이다 ost도 너무 좋고 게임 스토리 전투시트템까지 너무 좋아서 빨리 다음 시리즈가 나오길 기대하고 있다
  20. FabioSS
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    The best ps4 rpg and one of the best of all time. Unique and fun battle system. Excellent RPG!
  21. OraNGEMiST
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    After playing my first persona game on the PS Vita, i began to love the series, i noticed playing through the games that they improve every single time in every single way, the fluidity of the battle mechanics, the more upbeat nature of the soundtrack to suit the various situations that call for it. My personal favourite feature in this game is how the social links (or confidants) work, inAfter playing my first persona game on the PS Vita, i began to love the series, i noticed playing through the games that they improve every single time in every single way, the fluidity of the battle mechanics, the more upbeat nature of the soundtrack to suit the various situations that call for it. My personal favourite feature in this game is how the social links (or confidants) work, in these games, every confidant is worth spending time with due to their exclusive features which are a great deal of help in advancing the story. Now that i mention the story, i began the game feeling somewhat disappointed in Atlus for using the flashback feature in a game, i dislike this feature for personal reasons, however, as i advanced through the story, i became aware of why they chose to use this storytelling technique, it is definitely a unique and intelligent use of the medium and they have done a fantastic job of revolving the story around this. As for my opinion of the game, i feel that it deserves a 10/10. As a massive fan of JRPG's and turn based games, this series, and this game in particular are at a level so high that other JRPG's should be struggling to compete with them, i could go on and on about this game, however, like most Persona games, they should be experienced by the player and so I recommend playing this as soon as possible.… Expand
  22. Ben37
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    Where to begin? i honestly feel like i could talk about this game for hours and i dont think i could even do it justice with that amount of time so i will try to make it short and simple as i can.

    The story is great, it tackles real world issues with a really unique style and in a way that doesnt feel like they're trying to force their opinion on you. As with any JRPG its lengthy whith    Where to begin? i honestly feel like i could talk about this game for hours and i dont think i could even do it justice with that amount of time so i will try to make it short and simple as i can.

    The story is great, it tackles real world issues with a really unique style and in a way that doesnt feel like they're trying to force their opinion on you. As with any JRPG its lengthy whith my total play time coming to about 92 hr. (granted that all isnt story but still, i think i played the game like a normal person would without doing a bunch of side quests or grinding)

    The combat is turn base but they introduce a lot of really cool features and systems that give turn based combat a breath of fresh air.

    The graphics themsevles may not set any records but good lord is this game stylish. The game oozes style and just down right beatiful art style that to this day is still my all time fav that no game is even close to beating. The attention they put into all the art, characters, bad guys, enimies and just the game itself is staggering.

    Down right best sound track in a video game in my opinion that suits every situation in the game with the perfect atmosphere.

    The characters or "confidants" are all superb characters in their own right and the game rewards you with relevant perks and skills for spending the time to get to know these great characters.

    This barely scratches how much i love and feel about this game. All in all this game is just a must play, even if you dont like JRPG's. (wait for it to go on sale!) i've seen many people who dont like or play JRPG's that tried this game and enjoyed themselves. In total the game is just an outstanding package that delivers on so many levels, so much so that even a year later i still love this game just as much as when i first played it and still carry what i felt and took away from it to this day. At the end of the day i think thats probably the biggest factor in any game, what did it make you feel? What did you take away and does it stick with you?    … Expand
  23. Monstar66
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    The simple review: Persona 5 is absolutely amazing.

    Persona 5 was my first game in the Persona series, so you do not need to have played any prior game to become familiar with the workings of the game. In fact, as a new comer, I may have had an even better experience with the game's story because I was not sure what to expect. After playing this game for over 150+ hours, you feel    The simple review: Persona 5 is absolutely amazing.

    Persona 5 was my first game in the Persona series, so you do not need to have played any prior game to become familiar with the workings of the game. In fact, as a new comer, I may have had an even better experience with the game's story because I was not sure what to expect.

    After playing this game for over 150+ hours, you feel really connected to the teammates and they become almost real. The story is fun but has it's dark underlying tones that battle some problems that as a society we face today. From the everyday struggles of being a student to the sinister thoughts of those around you, be prepared to fight for the long haul.

    The artwork for Persona 5 is stunning. Amazing detail was added to even the smallest aspect of the game such as the in-game menus. Persona 5 really shows that games don't need to be realistic in artstyle to shine, and it really gives it charm.

    As far as the music, you must listen to it. Seriously. Acid Jazz really gets you into the vibes of the game, from the slow paced songs of the average day to the upbeat and amazing battle music (Especially when on the last day of a Palace, just me).

    If you enjoy any sort of RPG, you will probably enjoy Persona. As mentioned in the other reviews, it is a JRPG which means the battles are turn-based; perfect for any strategic thinker. Don't let the strategy turn you away though, Persona 5 comes with many aids to help out your battle plans and make it easier for anyone that does not want to finely control the battle experience.

    Overall I thoroughly enjoyed Persona 5, and I dare even say it has become my overall favorite game and experience and I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  24. vikasgames94
    Oct 20, 2022
    10
    I never played a Persona game before. Now, it's one of my top 10 games of all time. Maybe the most unique game as well. I didn't expect it to be 80 hours long either.

    The concept is incredible. The presentation is immaculate. The gameplay is flashy and deep. The characters are like friends.

    Must play even on a PS5 and in 2030 if you haven't.
  25. Connorcox1997
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A year ago today, I started playing Persona 5 for the first time, and to be honest with you, I never even heard about this masterpiece until my brother started playing it. When I started playing Persona 5 for the first time, for the first hour, I wasn't sure I was going to play this game until I saw the main protagonist awaken to his Persona I was like, "ok, now you have my attention," andA year ago today, I started playing Persona 5 for the first time, and to be honest with you, I never even heard about this masterpiece until my brother started playing it. When I started playing Persona 5 for the first time, for the first hour, I wasn't sure I was going to play this game until I saw the main protagonist awaken to his Persona I was like, "ok, now you have my attention," and so I spend 90+ hours on this incredible game, and when the credits roll I was sad that I beat this game because I didn't want to the game to end. What I love about this game is the story, the characters, the levels, the bosses, and even the music, especially that song "The Last Surprise" when you start a battle. Persona 5 is one of my favorite games of all time. I highly recommend it.… Expand
  26. madcritic_
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    A gorgeous, vibrant world and captivating story make Persona 5 a new gold standard for Japanese RPGs.
  27. manute12
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    This game is simply amazing, one of the best jrpgs in a long time. The history, the characters, the fights, the hidden message behind the game, all of this is just awesome. The way the game touches the mentall illness and the cognitive world is simply amazing. 10/10.
  28. Midian
    Mar 21, 2018
    10
    My personal GOTY 2017. I've spent over 300 hours with this masterpiece of a game. Fantastic Story with great characters and nearly perfect strategic-turn-based combat. Combined wih the unique art design and one of the best soundtracks I've ever had in a game there's not much to improve. For me this game is just perfect and now I've got to get back to my third play-through!
  29. ancturus
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    Without a doubt we have a timeless masterpiece right here, snake eater was my favourite game of all time and this just destroy it... Serious fighter to be one of the best jrpg ever made with games like Chrono Trigger and FF IX. From the characters to the ost, from the gameplay to the visual style this game has almost none bad things. My new favourite game and it really stole my heart
  30. Seeyamos
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    Persona 5 is a unique and immersive experience that will leave any JRPG fan speechless.

    As the Trickster, you assemble a group of Phantom Thieves that enter an alternate world known as the Metaverse and use their Personas to change the hearts of corrupt and sinful individuals in an effort to build a better society in downtown Tokyo. The gameplay is unique, diverse, and rewarding as    Persona 5 is a unique and immersive experience that will leave any JRPG fan speechless.

    As the Trickster, you assemble a group of Phantom Thieves that enter an alternate world known as the Metaverse and use their Personas to change the hearts of corrupt and sinful individuals in an effort to build a better society in downtown Tokyo.

    The gameplay is unique, diverse, and rewarding as it intertwines engaging social interaction with an addicting, downright fun combat style. Many times I would find myself smiling and cheering as I landed the perfect combo with one of my Phantom Thieves.

    Throughout the 100+ hours I played, I found myself emotionally invested in the characters and overall story. The characters are unique and flawed, and that's what makes them feel real. It made me feel a sense of joy as I saw them grow and succeed alongside me. The story tackles dark and complicated issues in society and handles them with contagious positivity.

    The artistic comic-book style and catchy acid jazz soundtrack beautifully compliments the enjoyable gameplay and engaging storyline.

    When the game finally ended and I had a few days to reflect on my experience, I realized I genuinely missed the characters and this universe that I had come to know and love.

    5/5. A Masterpiece.    … Expand
  31. Frieza
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    BEST PERSONA GAME EVER. BEST RPG on PS4 along with Nier: Automata!
    One of the best RPG of all time. nuff said! can't wait for Persona 6.
  32. KingOfStormwind
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    By far the best JRPG of the generation. This game delivers 100 hours of masterfully-crafted gaming goodness with a kick-ass soundtrack and art-style to accompany it. Must buy for any fan of Japanese games.
  33. gabes1919
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    This is a top 3 game all time for me, maybe the top game all time. I've never been captivated and invested in a game like I was with Persona 5. The game kept giving and giving and when it was finally over, I felt a hole in my life where it used to be. Truly one of my favorites.
  34. Classicman
    Jul 9, 2019
    10
    I bought p5 a year ago and just finally finished the game a few days ago i put in over 100+hours and still didnt manage to complete everything this game has to offer. The game drags towards the end and is the longest persona game to date. Definitely one of the best RPG's out there
  35. AlexanderKeet
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    From the deep turn-based combat mechanics, the stat and confidant upgrades of the social simulator which directly impact persona upgrading and passive skill abilities in combat, the time management system, the rhythmic acid jazz, the effervescent art design, and the memorable characters and narrative arcs that will have you deeply invested from the laughter and melancholy they create inFrom the deep turn-based combat mechanics, the stat and confidant upgrades of the social simulator which directly impact persona upgrading and passive skill abilities in combat, the time management system, the rhythmic acid jazz, the effervescent art design, and the memorable characters and narrative arcs that will have you deeply invested from the laughter and melancholy they create in the player, this game is a masterpiece and the best JRPG I have ever played.

    Perhaps the only RPG it stands in the shadow of is the Witcher 3, though it took both DLCs for my playtime to compare to Persona's (136 and 140 respectively). These are two very different style o RPGs, with the Witcher having an entire book series to rely on for characterization. Additionally the stylized nature of Persona, the way its narrative is presented as almost a 3D graphic novel whose main character you control, and how the game's systems are interconnected with how the story is told, gives Persona 5 a sense of harmony and symmetry - a feeling of all the pieces fitting perfectly together like a puzzle - that is unmatched in any video game today.

    My only criticism against the game is that there are some minor pacing issues. There is a lengthy tutorial that took me up to 8 hours to complete before the social simulator part of the game finally became unlocked and I could explore the streets of Tokyo. That said, it took me 140 hours to finish the game, so the tutorial is proportionate to the length of other tutorials for games of a much shorter length. Another problem with the early game is that a fundamental game mechanic goes explained until after you clear the main dungeon, which based on how you managed your time (waited too late to clear the dungeon) can break your save (there are however a multiplicity of save slots that should be used in case you make this error, or any error in leveling your character). The game also dragged for me a little at around the 3rd act, which depending in how you played can result in a lot of free time, which when concluded transitions into the plot's weakest story-line. Once this bump in the road concludes the story really ramps up with great plot twists and character development, and the pressure to max out your stats increases immensely as you have less and less time to do so.

    I could go on about the side content and achievements, but you get the picture. Persona 5 is easily one of the greatest and most memorable experiences I have ever had playing a video game.    … Expand
  36. ArturReview
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. Persona 5 has a interesting story right from the start, as it's told by flashbacks, the anticipation to discover the truth is high and it makes you want to go on. The characters, for the most part, are excellent, and the Confidant system is the best system I've ever seen that integrates optional content directly with the main content. As you meet newThis is my favorite game of all time. Persona 5 has a interesting story right from the start, as it's told by flashbacks, the anticipation to discover the truth is high and it makes you want to go on. The characters, for the most part, are excellent, and the Confidant system is the best system I've ever seen that integrates optional content directly with the main content. As you meet new people, you unlock special abilities for the action aspect of the game, something done so masterfully because the characters are interesting and their storylines are extremely rewarding. The palaces, which are the game's dungeons, are for the most part very fun and well built. I've never had any balancing issues and the game was challenging enough to be enjoyable. Everything about the game's visuals is AMAZING! The colors it uses, the character designs, even the UI is a wonder to look at! And the soundtrack is great as usual for Persona games, so much that I hear the tracks while doing many things at home. I definitely recommend this game because it's able to mix a interesting cast of characters with addicting gameplay and it only gets more expansive the more you play. 10/10… Expand
  37. BlitZeR_95
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    From a guy that has never played any of the previous Persona games, this game has replaced my previous favourite JRPG. Not many JRPG can match up to this one. Every character is amazing and you get really invested into the long story. The game is without a doubt clearly over 100 hours long. The artistic work in this game is on point to perfection! The turn-base system is very smartlyFrom a guy that has never played any of the previous Persona games, this game has replaced my previous favourite JRPG. Not many JRPG can match up to this one. Every character is amazing and you get really invested into the long story. The game is without a doubt clearly over 100 hours long. The artistic work in this game is on point to perfection! The turn-base system is very smartly executed and you will need to think about what moves to use on certain enemies since every enemies has different element weakness.
    You can pretty much do anything and you have to use your time of the day wisely. You can get a job and earn money, and do many other things.
    This is the dream JRPG game that every fan wanted!
    The soundtrack is on a league of its own! By far the best soundtrack in ANY video game ever! There has been no other game that I can think of that can come close to this full soundtrack list. From the song 'Last Surprise' to 'Life will change' to a simple area map song called 'Price'
    Clearly game of the year for 2017! It's going to take a lot to surpass this as my favourite JRPG.
    Everything about this game is a clean 10/10! I would give it a 11/10 if I could.    … Expand
  38. Wakdero
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    I hate turn base combat , this is my favorite game of all time. Overall, great game 10/10
  39. phenompy
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Convinced me to move up to the PS4 even by having a ps3 release. Reinventing the turn-based combat system gives not enough credit to the amount of effort to make this game feel as stylish as possible. Both the original Japanese and English dubs are perfect with a fantastic high profile casts on both versions. The setting and plot may not be for everyone, but for a fan of the franchise likeConvinced me to move up to the PS4 even by having a ps3 release. Reinventing the turn-based combat system gives not enough credit to the amount of effort to make this game feel as stylish as possible. Both the original Japanese and English dubs are perfect with a fantastic high profile casts on both versions. The setting and plot may not be for everyone, but for a fan of the franchise like me, it was exactly what I was hoping for and more. If you're looking for a minimum of 80hrs adventure with endearing characters and hateable villains, and a good sense of purpose to keep on playing, this is the game you're looking for.… Expand
  40. KenshinX
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    What an experience, Awesome, the graphics, design are just cool, the characters are very interesting, the story line too. Congratulation to the staff for the hard work, i recommend it !!! A MUST HAVE
  41. rachillustrate
    May 7, 2018
    10
    Even with the masterful execution of Persona 4, Persona 5 somehow improves upon it in almost every way. The most stylish and impactful game I’ve played. Includes a perfectly executed soundtrack that matches the style of the entire game, and an incredibly well thought-out UI design that makes every screen a joy to look at. Persona 5 also makes huge improvements within the dungeon designsEven with the masterful execution of Persona 4, Persona 5 somehow improves upon it in almost every way. The most stylish and impactful game I’ve played. Includes a perfectly executed soundtrack that matches the style of the entire game, and an incredibly well thought-out UI design that makes every screen a joy to look at. Persona 5 also makes huge improvements within the dungeon designs and continues the series' impressive thematic depth. An all-around immersive experience that makes it truly sad to say goodbye to your friends at the end of your journey.… Expand
  42. PSGamer18
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    I love this game. Best 400 hours I've spent in a video game. This game ignited my love for not just Jrpgs but anime in general. If I never played P5, I would have kept hating anime so thanks P5 for making me release my inner weeb.
    UPDATE: P5 IS COMING TO SMASH BROS! LET'S SPAM THIS GAME WITH 10s TO GET HYPED LET'S GOOOO!
  43. YungRafe
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Easily the best JRPG game, second only to final fantasy 7. The music is amazing (I often listen to the soundtrack on my phone) and the visuals are just as amazing. The game sometimes feels like it drags on a bit but for the most part the pacing is great.
  44. lrig
    May 3, 2018
    10
    best rpg i ever play so far. The art is unique and good, story is perfect and hype, game play is very "persona". It gonna be hard for everyone to love it but it is really good and i spend 120 hrs to play it
  45. adrewtoremember
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    A fantastic experience. One of the few games with remarkable style and fantastic soundtrack. The Persona fusing/execution system is explained much better in this iteration than in previous releases. The story can drag at times, but it is put back on track relatively quickly. The story culminates with a fantastic climax and leads to a fantastic final boss, should you make the right choices.A fantastic experience. One of the few games with remarkable style and fantastic soundtrack. The Persona fusing/execution system is explained much better in this iteration than in previous releases. The story can drag at times, but it is put back on track relatively quickly. The story culminates with a fantastic climax and leads to a fantastic final boss, should you make the right choices. Persona 3 and forward have been fantastic games filled with cathartic experiences, and Persona 5 carries this torch well. Mixing humor and lighthearted moments, with dark and sometimes disturbing subject matter requires skilled writing, and the team behind this game has a lot of experience. A must play for any JRPG fan.… Expand
  46. tomrod10
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    Simply one of the best games of all time. Emotional, great characters, excellent game play. Above all, the characters are so well designed you can't help but fall in love with them and get involved in a deep level for a video game. Also the music and art design are superb. The turn based, and the pokemon like persona system gets overshadowed by the other things mentioned, but is still verySimply one of the best games of all time. Emotional, great characters, excellent game play. Above all, the characters are so well designed you can't help but fall in love with them and get involved in a deep level for a video game. Also the music and art design are superb. The turn based, and the pokemon like persona system gets overshadowed by the other things mentioned, but is still very good. Just a perfect video game.… Expand
  47. crowbarhero
    May 20, 2018
    10
    I am a long time fan of persona 3 and 4. I've been waiting to play Persona 5 since forever. And after finally being able to play it, I'd say that it was an AWESOME 108 hours for me. The story was so good and well-written with some plot twists where you'd least expect them to be, The music, as always, were VERY good, I can't help but to search the OST up on the internet after several hoursI am a long time fan of persona 3 and 4. I've been waiting to play Persona 5 since forever. And after finally being able to play it, I'd say that it was an AWESOME 108 hours for me. The story was so good and well-written with some plot twists where you'd least expect them to be, The music, as always, were VERY good, I can't help but to search the OST up on the internet after several hours into the game, The new battle mechanics were a bit refreshing, but not confusing as it still retains the basic controls and commands from previous persona games with a few new add-ons. Character development was also very good.
    This game deserves a 10/10. 10/10 I'd replay this game again in the future.    … Expand
  48. Amarant69
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Una obra maestra con mayúsculas,aunque este en ingles,merece la pena que a poco ingles que sepas te pongas a ello.
    Hacia años,que no jugaba a un juego con un sistema de combates por turnos tan divertido con un hud chulisimo y la música bestial.Y no por comentarlo mas tarde es menos importante,su historia es buenísima sin dejar nada al azar,todos los aspectos del juego muy cuidados.Todo un    Una obra maestra con mayúsculas,aunque este en ingles,merece la pena que a poco ingles que sepas te pongas a ello.
    Hacia años,que no jugaba a un juego con un sistema de combates por turnos tan divertido con un hud chulisimo y la música bestial.Y no por comentarlo mas tarde es menos importante,su historia es buenísima sin dejar nada al azar,todos los aspectos del juego muy cuidados.Todo un regalo de ATLUS para el genero.    … Expand
  49. David04
    Dec 2, 2018
    10
    My first Persona game and it is amazing, it will bring you hours of funny. You really feel for the characters
  50. Steff86
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Never been much of a fan of Japanese games but bought this on a whim due to the praise it was getting and let me tell you it's probably my favorite game this generation! The story is amazing and lots of nice twists throughout that just keeps you even more engaged. Wasn't expecting Persona 5 to take me over 100 hours to finish! Considering it's pretty linear and i wasn't bored onceNever been much of a fan of Japanese games but bought this on a whim due to the praise it was getting and let me tell you it's probably my favorite game this generation! The story is amazing and lots of nice twists throughout that just keeps you even more engaged. Wasn't expecting Persona 5 to take me over 100 hours to finish! Considering it's pretty linear and i wasn't bored once throughout i'd say that's a huge accomplishment. Not a fan of turn-based combat either yet loved the combat! Honestly i don't think there's a fault in the game.

    Just hoping Sony decide to port previous Persona titles to the PS4 :)    … Expand
  51. redeyedwerewolf
    Jan 11, 2022
    10
    Game left me speechless when I finished it,the game takes about 80 hours to finish,i loved every minute of it! Every RPG anime lover must play this game,I wish this game was released on all platforms :(.
  52. SaltySupplyGuy
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    This is a must own game if you are a PS4 owner and are looking to jump into the Persona series. Excellent storyline that keeps the player's interest and intensity until the credits roll, amazing combat system with one of the best soundtracks of all time to compliment it, memorable characters you actually grow attached to, and a very unique progression system that involves some timeThis is a must own game if you are a PS4 owner and are looking to jump into the Persona series. Excellent storyline that keeps the player's interest and intensity until the credits roll, amazing combat system with one of the best soundtracks of all time to compliment it, memorable characters you actually grow attached to, and a very unique progression system that involves some time management to get the most out of each in-game day. An average first playthrough will take somewhere around the 100-108 hour range and when you add in the new game plus elements, you will certainly get your moneys worth with this game. This was my introduction into the Persona series and I can safely say that this game will have no issues making you a fan of the series and possibly making it one of your favorite franchises of all time.… Expand
  53. Skollie
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    I've never played a turn based game before. I always thought that it's something I wouldn't like. But after all the tense games I've been playing recently, I wanted to try something a bit more relaxed and I gave it a go.

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

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

    It's easy to see how much effort was put into this game and I applaud the creators for creating such a masterpiece.    … Expand
  54. Trix122
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    This game is the best J-rpg of the current (and probably past) generation.

    Great narrative with unique and very charismatic characters, good story , very well done voice acting and localisation, top level OST, really fun turn based combat with a lot of options, good graphics, level design, menus.... I could keep going for ever, this game is awesome.

    10/10 A game to remember.
  55. Da3_who_knows
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    so, unless you hate anime styled games or JRPG games or both, you can simply skip this masterpiece. To everyone else out there, please at least consider playing it. The story is amazing, even better than amazing. I think pretty much anyone can sympathise with at least one character in this game. All the characters are well developed and are very interesting. the music is gorgeous. i haveso, unless you hate anime styled games or JRPG games or both, you can simply skip this masterpiece. To everyone else out there, please at least consider playing it. The story is amazing, even better than amazing. I think pretty much anyone can sympathise with at least one character in this game. All the characters are well developed and are very interesting. the music is gorgeous. i have downloaded every single one song in this game on my phone and listened to it for another 3 month after i finished playing it. And i played it a few times just to unlock some achievements and develop bonds between different characters. It is clear than ATLUS has put so much effort into this game and i can't help but praise it. I think i will play this game again in some time, and i will definitely want to play more similar games. This was an amazing experience, i can easily recommend this game.… Expand
  56. harmva
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    This version of the game is much more unified and complete than Royal despite all the extra content the latter has. I cannot give Persona 5 a lower rating, even though I'll be the first person to tell you all about how many problems this game has. I've played through Persona 5 four times by now and it hasn't become worse for me yet. Even now, simply thinking about all the time I've sunkThis version of the game is much more unified and complete than Royal despite all the extra content the latter has. I cannot give Persona 5 a lower rating, even though I'll be the first person to tell you all about how many problems this game has. I've played through Persona 5 four times by now and it hasn't become worse for me yet. Even now, simply thinking about all the time I've sunk into this game makes me want to play it again. Persona 5 is one of the most precious things to me that this world has presented me with.… Expand
  57. SQLGamer
    Jul 27, 2018
    10
    THe Best Game that will ever be for me has come. This is a game beyond The scope of it's vision. It's a game that has streamlined it's visual presentation, music and game-play to a level in which i'll compare every-other game to. the smooth jazz music is kept in style throughout the entire game It can't and won't be forgotten. This level of attention to non-generic HUD is something iTHe Best Game that will ever be for me has come. This is a game beyond The scope of it's vision. It's a game that has streamlined it's visual presentation, music and game-play to a level in which i'll compare every-other game to. the smooth jazz music is kept in style throughout the entire game It can't and won't be forgotten. This level of attention to non-generic HUD is something i missed and thought were long gone after games like "Broken Sword", "Syberia" and many more from post 2002. God gave Me this game and i'm gonna stick with it. This is a must-have!!!… Expand
  58. tonorr
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    La nota que le pondría a este juego se aproximaría mucho al 10, digo se aproximaría porque no creo en el juego perfecto, la perfección es algo imposible de alcanzar y eso es algo bueno ya que gracias a ellos existen juegos como este, y seguirán existiendo con el paso de los años. Juegos que intentan alcanzar esa perfección con todas las ganas y que se quedan muy cerca.
    He jugado una    La nota que le pondría a este juego se aproximaría mucho al 10, digo se aproximaría porque no creo en el juego perfecto, la perfección es algo imposible de alcanzar y eso es algo bueno ya que gracias a ellos existen juegos como este, y seguirán existiendo con el paso de los años. Juegos que intentan alcanzar esa perfección con todas las ganas y que se quedan muy cerca.
    He jugado una partida solo, he terminado el juego en 112 horas jugando poco a poco durante casi 4 meses por falta de tiempo. Diría que además de un juego ha sido toda un experiencia, hablaré de sus tres puntos más fuertes. La historia del juego es muy buena, avanza rápido, interesa y te hace seguir jugando, tanto la historia principal como la de cada uno de los confidants, tiene mucho diálogo este juego y está cuidadísimo, se siente natural, las opciones de respuestas en conversaciones son muy acertadas, esto es un punto fundamental para meterse de lleno en el juego. La jugabilidad es adictiva, el sistema de mejora del personaje, no solo el nivel del mismo, sino de ir consiguiendo personas, mejorando relaciones, mejorando las social skills; los palacios son todos muy diferentes, originales, no son mazmorras aleatorias. Tienes mil y una cosas que hacer en este juego, en tu vida de estudiantes puedes hacer un montón de relaciones, visitar muchos lugares y hay muchas actividades disponibles. En tu vida de phantom thief tienes palacios que visitar, los mementos, encontrar personas para ir fusionándolas y conseguir las más fuertes..., es un juego repletísimo de contenido. Y el tercer punto más fuerte de este juego es el que más ha hecho que me haya encantado, y se debe a una combinación de los anteriores. El juego es una experiencia como dije al principio, la manera en la que te mete en la vida del protagonista es increíble. Gracias tanto a los diálogos, historia, jugabilidad, la enorme duración del juego y la cantidad de cosas que hacer acabas teniendo una vida virtual. Acabas queriendo a los amigos que haces en el juego, y tu vida en el mismo, es algo que me ha pasado poco o ninguna vez con un juego, al menos al nivel que me ha pasado con este, ha sido tanto que me ha dado pena de verdad terminarlo, porque ello significaba que mi vida virtual se terminaba y que no volvería a ver a Riuyi y compañía.
    Tiene puntos negativos? Obviamente, como todo. Ahora, importan en algo? No, para nada. Yo no consideré lo del inglés un obstáculo ya que conozco bien el idioma, ahora os digo a todos los que no lo compráis porque está en inglés, merece la pena el juego, no os perdáis esta obra maestra por eso. Si tenéis un nivel bajo de inglés no os preocupéis, el inglés de este juego es muy fácil y básico, lo entenderéis, no dejéis que lo del inglés os eche para atrás.
    Sin duda este juego me ha encantado y me parece una obra maestra, lo recomiendo a cualquiera que no le den miedo los juegos larguísimos, y los diálogos y que le guste el rol por supuesto. Le pongo un 10 porque las notas son de punto en punto y opino que este juego se acerca más al 10 que al 9.
    Un saludo    … Expand
  59. Nerayo
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is the best JRPG since forever. i had so much fun with my 130 hour play session.
  60. QuacksonjaMeme
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    Game that stole my heart. My favorite game to this date. The first thing that confessed me top play Persona 5 is the artwork. Persona has a great battle system. The music is OUTSTANDING. In every Perosna game you are a student that spends his evening by saving the world. For me this is teh best entry in the series. Now with Joker in Smash Bros, im really hoping for the Nintendo SwitchGame that stole my heart. My favorite game to this date. The first thing that confessed me top play Persona 5 is the artwork. Persona has a great battle system. The music is OUTSTANDING. In every Perosna game you are a student that spends his evening by saving the world. For me this is teh best entry in the series. Now with Joker in Smash Bros, im really hoping for the Nintendo Switch port.

    10/10    … Expand
  61. Bailiff_Gamer
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    Never played a Persona game before but I will definitely try the other ones. Solid game ! One of the best RPG I played.
  62. ImoutoWaifus
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    This game stole my heart, since I played it it's been my favorite game ever and i'm not very fond of JRPG's, the story is amazing even rivalling the story of Persona 3, the character's interact with each other and the player like friends, the gameplay is very good, even if you don't like turn-based you will find this very fun, the visuals are fantastic in palaces and the soundtrackThis game stole my heart, since I played it it's been my favorite game ever and i'm not very fond of JRPG's, the story is amazing even rivalling the story of Persona 3, the character's interact with each other and the player like friends, the gameplay is very good, even if you don't like turn-based you will find this very fun, the visuals are fantastic in palaces and the soundtrack composed by legend Shoji Meguro is the best in the series so far, this was worthy of Game Of The Year award if not the best game of the century.… Expand
  63. SahilKChandio
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    (TL;DR):⬇️
    Masterpiece, amazing story with awesome characters. Easily in my top 10 favorite video games of all time. Draw with The Legend of Zelda Breath of the wild for the best game in 2017 for me. Deserved every thing it got the Metacritic score and metacritic user, the open critic ratings and the award it won at the game awards for the best RPG.
    Story: The story of this game is    (TL;DR):⬇️
    Masterpiece, amazing story with awesome characters. Easily in my top 10 favorite video games of all time. Draw with The Legend of Zelda Breath of the wild for the best game in 2017 for me. Deserved every thing it got the Metacritic score and metacritic user, the open critic ratings and the award it won at the game awards for the best RPG.

    Story:
    The story of this game is actually no joke a thing of beauty. The story of persona games have always been an amazing journey they just deliver the damn best possible "anime-ish" story with amazing twists and moments.
    The story of persona 5 revolves around the protagonist who was framed for assaulting a man for no reason. When in actuality this certainly wasn't the case. I won't spoil the main stuff of the story for you people! The first few hours of the story may not feel masterclass quality but after like 5-10 hours you'll be hyped and ready and so willing to spend all your time on this game because the game's story is so good that it makes you curious with great twists and awesome villain figures, and when I say awesome villains I mean it. The villains are portrayed so well that you literally would want to punish them asap. There was this one villain which I didn't hate that much, he's actually the second villain in the game. I thought he wasn't that hate worthy! Near the end of his palace I found out about something absolutely he did that was absolutely notoriously and enraged me...Then there is that one villain "boy" who I ABSOLUTELY loathed. The game somehow managed to even make me feel some "pity" for him. As you might've guessed by reading the stuff I said that the game actually handles its villains masterfully. The true and canon ending of the game is super satisfying and the bad ending is actually trash. I recommend you definately do the true ending because it the canon one(thank God).

    Characters:
    The characters in this game are amazing and absolutely amiable. They are portrayed so damn well. There is not a single main character who I can hate, might've hated Ryuji at some moments but I like him as a whole in the game. Their voice acting is just uff I can explain how excellent it is, it is simply ineffable!! It sounds so damn good like so damn good, the English version and Japanese version both but I believe the English version is truly the superior one. The protagonist of this game Joker(Akira) is truly an amazing character. He is my second most favorite persona protagonist right after Door-kun(Minato/Makoto), his costume is so damn sick and he actually speaks plenty in the cutscenes and during gameplay that it feels very great to me. His signature persona Arsene is cool as heck...I had the DLCs so I actually mainly used Izanagi, Asterious and Messiah later on I started using other DLCs legendary personas. I actually heavily recommend the DLCs.
    The confidants of the characters are actually quite lacking if compared to the previous personas. There are no actual confidants for Akechi and Sae Niijima they just automatically level up through the story. The best girl Makoto Niijima actually has quite possibly one the worst confidant in the game, her confidant literally focuses on her talking about a girl named Eiko and stuff.The confidants don't express the character's as much as the the games predecessor persona 4 did. The confidant part is not as cool which I would love to see get improved in the Persona 5 Royal
    ➡️ Favorite male character: Yusuke Kitagawa
    ➡️ Favorite Female character: Makoto Niijima

    Gameplay:
    The gameplay is turned based combat which feels better then ever here. It is so damn improved and well that I who didn't think would like this type of gameplay much ended up liking it a lot..
    There are features when you knock all the enemies down, you can choose either to hit them with an "all out attack" or to loot them, you can also make them submit to you and become on of your persona. The soundtrack that plays during the regular fights, "life will change" is soooooo damn good to listen to. It is such a catchy song! The gameplay includes a new feature which give you the ability to use a gun which is amazing an helps greatly. The overall layout during the battle sequences is the best it has ever been and is amazing in general.

    Verdict: Persona 5 is one of the best RPGs out there and it takes you on a long amazing journey. There is a **** ton lot of content here and if you got the platform to play it on trust me this is a MUST PLAY!

    ➡️Personal ratings: 10/10
    Metacritic score & user score: 93/100 & 8.7(currently)
    Open Critics ratings: 94,99    … Expand
  64. Thij
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    A must play for JRPG fans. The game might be lengthy but it is worth your time. +60 hours go by so quickly and I wish that I can wipe my memory, so that I can enjoy the game again. I really like the fact that they changed the UI for the combat from the previous games. It just works better in my opinion. This game deserves a "GOTY" award, because really, it is a must play for anyone who hasA must play for JRPG fans. The game might be lengthy but it is worth your time. +60 hours go by so quickly and I wish that I can wipe my memory, so that I can enjoy the game again. I really like the fact that they changed the UI for the combat from the previous games. It just works better in my opinion. This game deserves a "GOTY" award, because really, it is a must play for anyone who has a PS4

    Pros
    -A long play time
    -Good story
    -Memorable characters
    -Really good music
    -Game doesn't get repetitive

    Cons
    -Not for everyone
    -Some points in the story feels rushed    … Expand
  65. Calamarii
    Oct 17, 2018
    10
    Persona 5 is a game about style. It’s not enough to just “Psychonauts” your way into the minds of your enemies to change their morals and make them confess to their crimes; you’ve got to broadcast to the whole of Tokyo that The Phantom Thieves are stealing the villains distorted desires. This lays out the core gameplay loop of Persona 5. Half the time it’s a social simulator where youPersona 5 is a game about style. It’s not enough to just “Psychonauts” your way into the minds of your enemies to change their morals and make them confess to their crimes; you’ve got to broadcast to the whole of Tokyo that The Phantom Thieves are stealing the villains distorted desires. This lays out the core gameplay loop of Persona 5. Half the time it’s a social simulator where you interact with a diverse characters, each of which has a unique and developed personality, along with a major social issue, that you help them fix. Levelling up your “social links” grants abilities and bonuses in the other half of the game: a dungeon-crawling, party-based, turn-based JRPG. This is where the game goes into its own league. Inception into the minds of corrupt teachers, politicians, artists, and even a crime lord; then fight your way to the source of their twisted desires and steal it.
    Persona 5 was released in 2017 by Atlus for the PlayStation Consoles. It was highly rated (average of 93/100 by user reviews), and well received by those who’d heard of the franchise before. The game brought in many new fans to the Persona franchise as a whole, including myself. Compared to its predecessors P5 goes above and beyond. It keeps the tried and true character development, along with the party combat format. But it adds so many more mechanics and stylish quirks that it just grows much higher than its predecessors.
    The plot of the game follows a nameable protagonist who’s just moved to Tokyo on probation (after being arrested for defending an assault victim against a corrupt politician), and discovers that he can enter the Metaverse, a dimension made of Tokyo’s collective psyche. From here he makes allies and takes down some of Tokyo’s most corrupt or evil individuals.
    As to the technical side of things, it holds up on all sides. The graphics are amazing, trumping not only every other Atlus game, both almost every other JRPG to date. Even on PS3, stylistic choices cause it to look good and run well. The mechanics start simple and get complex, but in a way that the player knows what they’re doing and feels rewarded for doing it. Mechanics such as “1 More!” and “All Out Attack!” add stylistic flow to the combat. The game gets progressively harder over the course of the game, allowing for challenging combat, especially on the hard and merciless difficulties.
    Overall, I love this game. It performs amazingly, and does everything with so much style. It’s unique, it’s interesting and it’s deep. If you like JRPGs with interesting core mechanics, and more symbolism than an English Literature class, then this is the game for you!    … Expand
  66. ionikinesis
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    i don't tend to like turn based combat, but somehow persona 5 makes it so easy and does it so well, it handles strategy and combat without making fighting enemies a chore. good game
  67. dangnamkhanh
    Aug 5, 2019
    10
    It's not only a mere game, it's the student life i wish.
    And the graphic and art style was too cool.
  68. LezLok
    Oct 22, 2018
    10
    This is probably my favourite game, Has amazing characters, good story and, probably, the best video game music in my opinion..
  69. VokrugVostok
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Одна из самых душевных игр, замечательный сюжет в купе с занимательным геймплеем.
    150 часов, которые будешь вспоминать ещё не раз
  70. EriitoSenshi
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Wow. This game was absolutely amazing. The story, the gameplay, the art, the characters, the music, everything about Persona 5 is excellent. I extremely recommend this game for how unique and different it is from all the other games. Absolute masterpiece.
  71. thecatinthewhat
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    With an amazing battle system that never feels boring, the art style that's in every imaginable part of the game, characters that never feel generic, and a fantastic story, the 80+ hours you'll go through will never feel like 80 hours. It flows beautifully and there isn't a dull moment, even when you're not fighting shadows as time management is a huge mechanic in this game, always makingWith an amazing battle system that never feels boring, the art style that's in every imaginable part of the game, characters that never feel generic, and a fantastic story, the 80+ hours you'll go through will never feel like 80 hours. It flows beautifully and there isn't a dull moment, even when you're not fighting shadows as time management is a huge mechanic in this game, always making you think of what to do for the next week, if that's grinding or leveling up social links is up to you! Everything you do has a reason for you to do it, nothing here's pointless. The story has fun moments and even sad ones that bring you to tears, and the sensational music never gets annoying. If you want to get into JRPGs or the Persona/SMT series then start here, with the most refined and stylish game yet!

    (Soundtrack Review) If you're a fan of P5, then you should already have this soundtrack. All 110 tracks you definitely will recognize and remember when it happens. Shoji Meguro has made the perfect soundtrack of tracks that stand out on their own, but not compared to the songs with Lyn. Lyn is a perfect match for these songs and they never get old, even in the 1000+ battles you'll go through in the game. This jazzy soundtrack may well be my favorite soundtrack of all time    … Expand
  72. dantah
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    One of the Best game ive played in a long time. Really refreshing game mode. Tons of fun in the game system.
  73. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  74. dhmee94
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played in my life. It expands every aspect in the series and OMG, what a masterpiece. My 1st playthrough lasts about 150 hours and I never felt boring. So many things to love about this game for its amazing story, characters, locations, soundtracks and gameplay. The art design is really creative. The ONLY down side is that the longest dungeon need to haveThis is the best game I have ever played in my life. It expands every aspect in the series and OMG, what a masterpiece. My 1st playthrough lasts about 150 hours and I never felt boring. So many things to love about this game for its amazing story, characters, locations, soundtracks and gameplay. The art design is really creative. The ONLY down side is that the longest dungeon need to have more variety, every thing else is great.… Expand
  75. JackTriggerson
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MILD SPOILERS AHEAD!

    Persona 5 is a miracle video game, it builds on strong foundations that make each aspect superior to most entertainment nowadays and is packed with things to do

    YOUR STORY: The balancing between your student life and 'Phantom Thievery' is masterful, each day (which are short) gives you the choice of living it however you want: by hanging out with your friends, working, studying or whatever you could imagine as a young student in Tokyo. And the feeling of having to make a name for yourself and your social life in school is great and when you level up a stat, it feels as satisfying as the combat does. The story is excellent and again, is built in such strong foundations that it never fails to impress.

    THE COMBAT ROCKS: Turn-based combat is not a sweet spot for me, only a few games and RPGs have actually made this type of fighting feel fun and engaging. Persona 5 is one of these rare games with it's amazingly styled turn based combat which feels fast paced and again, satisfying.

    THE STYLE AND MUSIC: Holy. **** The music in this game is out of this world, not even a film should have this great a score. It's jazzy feel makes gameplay more smooth and the intro sometimes just makes me want to dance. The highschool notebook, 'in your face' graphic style is nailed with menus that are cleverly styled and designed for player accessibility.

    CONCLUSION: Persona 5 packs an outstanding amount of content which I applaud. This may be my favorite RPG of all time and I certainly won't forget the incredible soundtrack, the relatable characters, the fun combat, and the hundred hours I spent in this awesome world. This is not only an essential game, but an essential experience.

    10/10 Masterpiece    … Expand
  76. Aaronatorr
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Extremely likable charecters, great battle system, beautiful music, amazing voice acting, stunning art design, what more can you honestly ask for?
  77. Jc360x
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Some pathetic person is review bombing. This game was at 9.1 a few weeks ago, and now it's at 8.3. And not just this game, all Persona game have had thier user scores review bombed. Somebody needs to get a life.
  78. greninjaX
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    oh hey look, it's joker from super smash bros ultimate. why isn't this game on the switch yet? do it you cowards.
  79. MHML
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    This game is best of the generation.Amazing gameplay and story. You must to play if you have a ps4.
  80. denni5m
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    If you like Japan and Japanese RPGs I'm pretty sure you will agree that with me that this is the best game ever made. I spent 120 hours in the playthrough and it never felt grindy and except for maybe the last 10 or so I was always discovering new things. This is definitely the best game I have played in years and possibly ever, I have been playing video games for 35 years so this says aIf you like Japan and Japanese RPGs I'm pretty sure you will agree that with me that this is the best game ever made. I spent 120 hours in the playthrough and it never felt grindy and except for maybe the last 10 or so I was always discovering new things. This is definitely the best game I have played in years and possibly ever, I have been playing video games for 35 years so this says a lot. Everything is spot on and so balanced, it shows it age and development time a bit in graphics, but apart from that I can't imagine how to make a better jrpg, simply amazing....… Expand
  81. Adrius89
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    These 130 hours I spend there, are among the happiest hours in my life! Waiting for P6 or P3 remastered.
  82. theman21
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Easily the best RPG this console generation and arguably the best persona game
  83. SergioJRM
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Perfección hecha videojuego. Combates tan entretenidos que farmeas aunque vayas sobrado de nivel, simulaciones sociales con diálogos muy trabajados, una historia que se ha convertido en una de mis favoritas de lejos, y madre mía, la banda sonora, si una buena parte de la música que tengo en el móvil es de esta maravilla de Meguro. Sencillamente magistral. No puedo poner ninguna pega, salvoPerfección hecha videojuego. Combates tan entretenidos que farmeas aunque vayas sobrado de nivel, simulaciones sociales con diálogos muy trabajados, una historia que se ha convertido en una de mis favoritas de lejos, y madre mía, la banda sonora, si una buena parte de la música que tengo en el móvil es de esta maravilla de Meguro. Sencillamente magistral. No puedo poner ninguna pega, salvo quizá la linealidad de la historia, o que las boss fights pueden hacerse tediosas, pero bueno, es un RPG por turnos, es lo que tiene. Un diez como una casa.… Expand
  84. YokiHurame
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Un extraordinario JRPG hecho por Atlus. Ame Persona 3, Persona 4 y Persona 5 no es una excepción.

    Solo te diré, juégalo aunque es cierto que para públicos de habla Hispana se necesita un buen nivel de Ingles para jugarlo, por todo lo demás te aseguro que el juego te encantara de principio a fin.
  85. Cygnus_Nova
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Persona 5 is easily the best game of 2017. With a very deep story, 100+ hours of content, and great character growth. The style, the combat, and the UI is all beautiful and smooth. This is a must play game.
  86. jppgarcia
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game. Not a fan of turn-based combat, but it was thoroughly enjoyable here. Great direction and art style. Awesome soundtrack. Story was very compelling.
  87. CDynamo
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    The best game ever made to me. I don't know if I can say much else about. Its just **** fantastic.
  88. Toddynha
    Apr 24, 2019
    10
    one word ... PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  89. MetalFacePuff
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    Самый необычный и уникальный геймплей ever, как говорится. По стилю, дизайну, подходу - строжайшее 10 из 10. Мастхев для всех, у кого есть ПС4. Смысл в консоли, без пятой персоны?
  90. KratosKong
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    Este videojuego es una mezcla muy bien llevada de jrpg y novela visual en la que cuando no estemos en mazmorras, estaremos llevando una vida típica de un estudiante japones en las que podremos socializar con gente entre otras muchas actividades. En lo que a su faceta de rol se refiere, las mazmorras son una delicia visual y jugable, cada una tiene sus propias mecánicas y el sistema deEste videojuego es una mezcla muy bien llevada de jrpg y novela visual en la que cuando no estemos en mazmorras, estaremos llevando una vida típica de un estudiante japones en las que podremos socializar con gente entre otras muchas actividades. En lo que a su faceta de rol se refiere, las mazmorras son una delicia visual y jugable, cada una tiene sus propias mecánicas y el sistema de combate es por turnos pero estos son muy ágiles he intuitivos gracias a la excelente posición de los botones en el mando.… Expand
  91. Missin
    Jan 19, 2019
    10
    This is hands down, one of the best games I've ever played in my life. It was the main reason for me to buy a ps4, and it did not disappoint. I feel engaged in the story, the art style is cool, and the battle system is easy for me to understand. I’m only 30 hours into this game, but I'm excited to see the rest of the story.
  92. Munizord
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Feels like a Pokemon for adults, said by someone who didn't play any SMT or Persona before this.
    Amazing soundtrack, amazing story, amazing (and sometimes weird) Japanese environment. A great game for those who like the classics JRPG and to chill with a great narrative.
  93. rocco30
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    I loved the art style from the menus to the character designs, the story is intriguing-n-excellent, the characters are fun-n-memorable and the soundtrack is surprisingly addictive to listen to.
  94. ZEROKILLER
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    As a long time fan of the Persona series, this was by far my favorite of the series. The best game I’ve enjoyed on the PS4 and the character development is second to none for me because I love every character I get to interact with.
  95. BarelyLewd
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    WOW Persona is a blast from the past for me, I played P3 back in the day for PS2, as well as P4, and my god, entire school summer vacations were wasted with these games, literally hundreds of hours of content, characters, story, gameplay, and the art style is AMAZING, so when P5 was announced needless to say I was giddy, and this game had everything in it that made P3, and P4 amazing, andWOW Persona is a blast from the past for me, I played P3 back in the day for PS2, as well as P4, and my god, entire school summer vacations were wasted with these games, literally hundreds of hours of content, characters, story, gameplay, and the art style is AMAZING, so when P5 was announced needless to say I was giddy, and this game had everything in it that made P3, and P4 amazing, and somehow they improved it, this game is worth every penny at any price.… Expand
  96. jr1228
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    BRILLIANT. If this game is not a example of high-end video gaming for the JRPG genre, then i do not know what it is. My first Persona game and it had me enthralled into the series, I do not normally get "hyped" but seeing the protagonist be accepted into Super Smash Bros Ultimate nearly woke up my neighbors. The only possible way I could see a person disliking Persona 5 is because it'sBRILLIANT. If this game is not a example of high-end video gaming for the JRPG genre, then i do not know what it is. My first Persona game and it had me enthralled into the series, I do not normally get "hyped" but seeing the protagonist be accepted into Super Smash Bros Ultimate nearly woke up my neighbors. The only possible way I could see a person disliking Persona 5 is because it's just not their taste(understandable completely), it is a bold JRPG that lasts a while, or they are completely just plain old "stupid". I don't believe this game is a masterpiece, but I can't think of any other rating than a 10 because that is what the experience has felt like, the flaws I would acknowledge are simply story-related, I would not spoil but it would become obvious as you play and a pretty useless game mechanic but it doesn't show up often(that's why it's useless).

    I can't sing nothing but praises for this game.    … Expand
  97. jotape01
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    One of the bnest JRPG I have played in my life. Totally enjoyed it from beginning to end. They set a new standard in the industry.
  98. AvalarRaziel
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    bought PS4 for this game(and for Horizon) and love it, persona serises is so great that later I bought Vita,PS3,3ds just to play others Persona game.
  99. rambo_BB
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    The Persona series has always been a weird franchise, teenager going to school, while simultaneously fighting against demons, through the power of Personas, reflection of their inner self, being of immense power.

    the game are wacky, but most importantly they are excellent JRPGS. Persona 3 tackled the theme of depression and darkness, while Persona 4 went with a more upbeat mood with the    The Persona series has always been a weird franchise, teenager going to school, while simultaneously fighting against demons, through the power of Personas, reflection of their inner self, being of immense power.

    the game are wacky, but most importantly they are excellent JRPGS. Persona 3 tackled the theme of depression and darkness, while Persona 4 went with a more upbeat mood with the central focus being friendship

    So what is the theme of P5? Rebellion and corruption, a group of highschooler that decides to reform society by punishing evil people by "stealing their heart". The idea isn't game-changing in itself, but it's everything else that makes this game so wonderful.

    The characters (both of the party and side characters) are deeply troubled and the stories they tell are really interesting. it truly feels like you are using your time to know these people better, to help them overcome their hardships.

    The game is also stylish as hell, the sub-area of Tokyo and the palaces (dungeon) are jawdropping and the soundtrack composed by Shoji Meguro is incredible as always (seriously, i think it's among the best soundtrack ever, on par with masterpieces like Ocarina of Time), using acid-jazz and industrial influence to create a unique atmosphere.

    Lastly, the combat system is very engaging, a turn system that rewards knowledge of your enemy and tactical approach.

    Persona 5 is a masterpiece in world building, story telling, combat mechanics and visuals. Just buy it if you haven't (beware of the length, the game is at least 60h)    … Expand
  100. ttj101gr
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    After 105 hours it took me to finish the game i can say i wanted more.
    Great story which deploys really nice and characters you can relate with.
    I really liked the turn based battle even if i am not a strong fan, great variation of enemies and bosses.
    Only the last boss was not as great but the whole ending sequence is too good to let you abstract a point.

    Solid 10/10
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 98
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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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