Persona 5

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5569 Ratings

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  1. SplitMind
    Jun 19, 2019
    5
    I have no idea why this game has such universal acclaim; presumably the hype has deluded people.

    The single major issue I have with this game is the pacing of it. It is so incredibly slow, repetitive and linear despite seeming to be the opposite. There are a plethora of activities and methods to develop your character, yet most of the time you are conscripted into story-based    I have no idea why this game has such universal acclaim; presumably the hype has deluded people.

    The single major issue I have with this game is the pacing of it. It is so incredibly slow, repetitive and linear despite seeming to be the opposite. There are a plethora of activities and methods to develop your character, yet most of the time you are conscripted into story-based activities. Each day has a cycle, yet this can be skipped entirely because of a story event. Finally when you are given some space when there is an upcoming boss, you are further restricted and pressurised by having a limited amount of time to level up, forcing you to choose specific skills, attributes and equipment develop. This really railroads the entire experience.

    Related to the pace are the cutscenes. You are constantly pressing X in order to advance each conversation, a monotonous task in itself.

    The above really marred the entire game for me. The graphics are fine, and the gameplay is excellent when you actually get to battle!    … Expand
  2. moothemagiccow
    Jun 11, 2019
    1
    In the first fifteen minutes of this game, you get in trouble with the police for STOPPING A RAPE. Japan is the worst country in the world! (The game is set in Japan)
    You can't just press start and save, so you lose your progress every time the PS3 turns off, like it is 2001 or something. The last game made by Atlus, for the 3DS (!), Shin Megami Tensei IV, in this series, let you save    In the first fifteen minutes of this game, you get in trouble with the police for STOPPING A RAPE. Japan is the worst country in the world! (The game is set in Japan)
    You can't just press start and save, so you lose your progress every time the PS3 turns off, like it is 2001 or something. The last game made by Atlus, for the 3DS (!), Shin Megami Tensei IV, in this series, let you save anywhere, like every other game made after memory cards stopped being a thing (Xenoblade, TMS#FE, even FF13, which tanked in reviews). I really thought this game would be somewhat similar, but no. I waited forty minutes (because the saves have timestamps) between the start of the first dungeon and the next time I was allowed to save.
    The first level is - ride the train to school, and transfer trains. Except... I can't read Japanese. All the signs are blurry. Nothing on the map tells you which train line is which. This is supposed to be fun? Commuting? You just walk around hitting every wrong direction while the game tells you that you are going the wrong way. Everyone who gave this a high score has impossible amounts of time to devote to video games and no other life responsibilities, but never mentions that in their review. You cannot just pick up and play this game for thirty minutes. You must devote your night to it, and if you want to sleep, you're going to lose progress.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. belody42
    Jun 3, 2019
    8
    A great game for sure, one of the best jrpgs of all time, but coming to 5 after 3 and 4 I was left both satisfied and unsatisfied. The gameplay and visuals are definitely a step up from the last games, being that they were on the ps2 and this game is simply a straight-up upgrade on those elements of the game, with an incredible art style that extends to even the UI, and the combat isA great game for sure, one of the best jrpgs of all time, but coming to 5 after 3 and 4 I was left both satisfied and unsatisfied. The gameplay and visuals are definitely a step up from the last games, being that they were on the ps2 and this game is simply a straight-up upgrade on those elements of the game, with an incredible art style that extends to even the UI, and the combat is faster and more engaging than ever, with much more interesting dungeons, although some drag on a bit too long. However, the story and characters were the main thing that disappointed me. There is a reason people say persona 3 has the best story, 4 has the best characters and 5 has the best gameplay. Without spoilers, a lot of characters are rather one-dimensional and either boring or vaguely annoying and the plot is villain-of-the-week-esque with slight building up for the final act every now and then, and the middle section of the game is especially plodding. I loved the cast of persona 4 as though they were my real friends and the story of 3 is unforgettable. I entered 5 with too high of expectations I suppose, but compared to those games, for me at least, I was disappointed, which is a shame since those were the parts of the past games that made me love them so much, more so than the gameplay itself. Overall, it is still a great game, one of the best jrpgs ever made, but depending on why you love persona this game will either be your favourite or least favourite of 3-5.… Expand
  6. 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
  7. PaulSeralt
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    Spoiler free.

    I'm a long time jrpg fan, but this is time i play a game from the Shin megami tensei series. This game is one of the best jrpg i ever played, hell probably on of the best game i ever played in my long years as a gamer, and here is why. - The gameplay For a turn based jrpg, this seems like a very fresh take on the turn based combat system. There are a ton of little    Spoiler free.

    I'm a long time jrpg fan, but this is time i play a game from the Shin megami tensei series.
    This game is one of the best jrpg i ever played, hell probably on of the best game i ever played in my long years as a gamer, and here is why.

    - The gameplay
    For a turn based jrpg, this seems like a very fresh take on the turn based combat system.
    There are a ton of little things that make the fights enjoyable: from exploiting enemies weakness for an extra action (and the possibility to pass it to another character), to the possibility to negotiate with the enemies if you corner them (or recruit them, or destroy them with an oll out attack), to giving a big role to ambush or being ambushed from the enemies in the map.
    All the enemies are visible on the map, and approaching them in the right way (or avoiding them) is the key to success (or failure).
    The fact that you can recruit all the enemies (with the exception of boss enemies), and fuse them to create new summons or useful items is also a very good mechanics.
    Half of the game is a social simulator, with you deciding how to spend your limited time: you can spend it activities that will increase your social stats (that you'll need for events and confidants) or in confidants (people which will unlock useful abilities the more you become closer to them).
    This part ask for a lot of thinking on how to manage your time the best way, but it is also very enjoyable.

    - The visuals
    Cutscenes are done with anime (a very good looking one).
    The ingame graphic is not top edge, but is very polished and interesting.
    The characters are memorable without looking unrealistic.
    The menus are stylish as hell.

    - The music and voice acting
    This part of the game really shines. The music is great. There are a lot of song with vocals, and they are pretty great. Just search for the battle theme "last surprise", it's something you will never be tired of listening to.
    The japanese voice acting is very good, i don't know about the english one since i played it subbed (not dubbed).

    - The story
    The story is good, like very good, from start to finish. I think there are very few games with a story as good as Persona 5, and it is good from start to finish.

    - The longevity
    This is a very long game. If you rush it maybe you can finish it in about 95 hours, but i spent 150 hours in it for a single full game run where i did all i could thing of.    … Expand
  8. Nespresso600
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    Life changing game. In my whole life I just cried with a handful of games, and this was one of them. Not because some character died, or something sad happened on the story, but because it ended. Up to this day, a year later from purchasing the game, I'm still in love with it, and its music. Personal fabourite video game soundtrack.
  9. PhantomThiefBoi
    May 31, 2019
    10
    Persona 5 is one of the best games that I have ever played in my entire life!
  10. DiscussedSpy
    May 31, 2019
    10
    I'm sorry for all that gave this game lower than a 10. I bought a ps4 specifically to play this game. Disclaimer: this game is 100 hours plus long and will consume your life. If this was an anime during the toonami days I'd be watching it like it did dbz. Never had a game make me tear up after the ending like this.The best jrpg in recent memory and imo greatest game of all time
  11. 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
  12. superpyro296
    May 27, 2019
    9
    Persona 5 is a magnificient game for many reasons. First, it has deep RPG mechanics so it will be appreciated by JRPG fans. Second, the story is really well developed and I can say that each character has his own unique story that you will discover in your playthrough. Third, there is a lot of content...I mean...A lot. I played this game for 145 hours ! Persona 5 talks about life,Persona 5 is a magnificient game for many reasons. First, it has deep RPG mechanics so it will be appreciated by JRPG fans. Second, the story is really well developed and I can say that each character has his own unique story that you will discover in your playthrough. Third, there is a lot of content...I mean...A lot. I played this game for 145 hours ! Persona 5 talks about life, friendships and society. I acknowledge that the story can become emotional (like a movie) but I would say the main audience seems teenagers or 18-25 years old adults. I'm older that that but still really enjoyed this game.

    I have some suggestions if you want to really benefit of all this game has to offer. Like the game tells you often, please take your time. This game is not designed to be rushed. Also, don't ignore what Morgana is saying. The cat has interesting advice, both for dungeons and real life. When you start the game, try also to find a general strategy. Which confidents would you like to develop more ? Why ? Which characters will you use in dungeons ? Which skills would create a good synergy in the team ? It can be really interesting to plan before exploring the dungeon. I also recommend to be aware that this game has different endings and in certain points, you will have to make important choices in the dialogue options (I'm a newcomer for the Persona series and I got a bad ending fist which disappointed me. Fortunately, I didn't saved after that so I was able to continue on the same file and just do a different choice. i won't say more here...) And one last thing, accept that you can't see everything in your first playthrough. This game is designed to be played many times.

    I certainly recommend this game. I think it's pretty guaranteed that you will find something to enjoy in this game. I look forward to Persona 6 now :)    … Expand
  13. Derpfishh
    May 26, 2019
    9
    Yet another fantastic JRPG from Atlus. Great story and characters as expected and might even be my new favourite in the series P4G has some competition.
  14. mikehook1
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    I just finished this incredible game and am going right into a new game to do it all over again. The most addictive and fun game I have ever played. I don't know if I can stop. I may need help.
  15. mitochondria369
    May 20, 2019
    0
    I hated this game very much. The game featured a very poor story and the characters seemed to have been developed in a hurry. I did not like that my best friend told me I would like it. It is very disliked.
  16. dr0nzer
    May 18, 2019
    8
    Picked this game up because of the reviews, it's not what I expected, it's pretty much a high school simulator and one giant 90+hour anime show, the story is really captivating but it did take me around 20hour mark to really get invested, i got to admit, that despite that i still skipped large parts of the text, it's just wayyyyy too much and wayyy too long to read, I came to play a game,Picked this game up because of the reviews, it's not what I expected, it's pretty much a high school simulator and one giant 90+hour anime show, the story is really captivating but it did take me around 20hour mark to really get invested, i got to admit, that despite that i still skipped large parts of the text, it's just wayyyyy too much and wayyy too long to read, I came to play a game, not a read an encyclopedia.

    It's my first persona game, was easy to pick up and follow, has a lengthy tutorial (approx 8 hours) as it walks you through everything in practice and stages, freedom doesn't kick in until after this.
    Not entirely a fan of the "normal life" part of the game and there is a metric crap ton of dialogue... otherwise the depth the game, it's story, the characters and world is truly amazing.    … Expand
  17. AzzaEht
    May 16, 2019
    10
    10/10 hands down, one of the best if not the best rpg I've honestly ever played
  18. karlrost
    May 16, 2019
    10
    Extremely good game with some of the deepest storys I've ever experienced in 20 Years of Gaming. For every JRPG fan a must play.
  19. jgmj921
    May 13, 2019
    9
    Persona 5 experience is living in a Japanese cartoon as the lead character. This is my first game of this kind and I truly loved the experience. Sue is amazing. Joker is still my PS4 Avatar
  20. Arvenduin
    May 12, 2019
    9
    I love this game. It is polished by Atlus so damn well and it shows in every second of gameplay and story. While I though that one chapter was significantly weaker than the others (Okumura's Palace), I came out of the game after 137 hours with such sense of satisfaction few games can compete with. Persona 5 is a gem. Gem that brought us one of the best stories and characters in the videoI love this game. It is polished by Atlus so damn well and it shows in every second of gameplay and story. While I though that one chapter was significantly weaker than the others (Okumura's Palace), I came out of the game after 137 hours with such sense of satisfaction few games can compete with. Persona 5 is a gem. Gem that brought us one of the best stories and characters in the video game history.… Expand
  21. Empyrea
    May 6, 2019
    8
    After 106 hours I've beaten this game so here goes my opinion. After almost 30 hours of reading everything I started skipping messages. So my advice would be to skip all the conversations that you want. I mean, I appreciate the effort on doing so many dialogues but in my opinion there are too many. I think this game would have been better if it was half shorter. Worst of this game is thatAfter 106 hours I've beaten this game so here goes my opinion. After almost 30 hours of reading everything I started skipping messages. So my advice would be to skip all the conversations that you want. I mean, I appreciate the effort on doing so many dialogues but in my opinion there are too many. I think this game would have been better if it was half shorter. Worst of this game is that you can't save whenever you want nor autosave so this is a big issue if you want to play this game and you don't have much free time. The battle system is like old rpg, such as FF or Dragon Quest (turn-based games) and you gain some techniques when you advance in the game. Another thing would be when you move hiding from one place to another and sometimes you can't properly hide and then the enemy see you. It's not a big deal but in makes you move more carefully than you should. About characters, always say yes even when appears the message saying the relationship is not growing deeper. This message is normal so don't avoid it like I did at first. It can get a bit boring after the first hours so I'd only recommend this game to rpgs lovers and people who likes animes.… Expand
  22. AlexCanaria
    May 4, 2019
    10
    I love everything, the style is incredible black will always be the new black.
  23. Victopedia
    May 2, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing game. I started playing the game with no prior knowledge about the game. I had not played any of the previous Persona games, and honestly I started playing because they were going to add Joker in Smash. This game is pure magic from beginning to end. I played through the game twice to get the platinum, and afterwards I played through it a third time just because it is suchSuch an amazing game. I started playing the game with no prior knowledge about the game. I had not played any of the previous Persona games, and honestly I started playing because they were going to add Joker in Smash. This game is pure magic from beginning to end. I played through the game twice to get the platinum, and afterwards I played through it a third time just because it is such an amazing game. The story is one of the best, and even though the combat did get a little tedious at times, it still kept me interested. The art style is amazing, and the music is amazing. I do not know what to tell you it is just that good.… Expand
  24. Toddynha
    Apr 24, 2019
    10
    one word ... PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  25. Soft-Sub
    Apr 23, 2019
    9
    This is the first Persona game I've played since the first one on PS1. I've always been enamored with the art in the Persona series, I just never got around to playing any of them until now. I still have the original Persona for PS1 and putting hundreds of hours into Persona 5 has made me want to play the others.

    Art direction and design are peerless; style oozes from every aspect of    This is the first Persona game I've played since the first one on PS1. I've always been enamored with the art in the Persona series, I just never got around to playing any of them until now. I still have the original Persona for PS1 and putting hundreds of hours into Persona 5 has made me want to play the others.

    Art direction and design are peerless; style oozes from every aspect of the game. The story is wonderful and entertaining with no way of getting every facet in one play-through. The game's mechanics work on a linear timeline, so paths have to be taken, but plaything through it again is hardly a chore. I've heard that the translation is lacking by friends abroad, but that doesn't affect me since I don't speak Japanese anyway.

    If I had to have one gripe, it would be with the notion that you can't take screenshots or video clips unless you are streaming to YouTube and then download them after the fact. PC ports obviously don't have this issue, but still. I wasn't too pleased with the idea that I couldn't take and share screenshots.    … Expand
  26. SHiiK3n
    Apr 20, 2019
    8
    My first persona game, And what a game it was, Fun daily activities, Great final boss of every dungeon, Music is awesome, Good characters and a good story, But its way to loooooong i hated entering a new dungeon since like dungeon 3.
  27. Firmament1
    Apr 4, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Persona 5 is one of the most overrated games I've ever had the displeasure of experiencing. Everyone is ignoring the severe flaws that are in this game.
    "It's the best game ever made!"
    "GOTY!"
    Heck no it ain't.
    Now, I don't dislike everything about it. Otherwise, I would've given it a 1 or 0. The gameplay improvements, as well as the music are great. Certain arcs are great. However, everything else? Crap.
    The story is the EXACT SAME THING as Persona 3 and 4. Go to a new town, supernatural crap happens, new dimension discovered, get party members, repeat 2 times, then pick up the story a bit. After that, reveal this human traitor (Which is always terribly executed, Ikutsuki was killed too fast, Adachi's motives were "I was bored, so I killed people", and Akechi was rushed, and they slapped a sad backstory on him). Oh no! There's this other guy pulling the strings, so we need to kill them! Kill "Epic god boss" (Which is terribly executed in Persona 4 and 5), and then end the game. In which it's the same thing as Persona 4.
    As I said, Palace 1, 4, and 6 are great. However, 2 and 3 are just repeats of Palace 1, just with far worse execution. Palace 5's writing is utterly insulting, and condescending. They keep beating you over the head with obvious plot points that have been repeated. The palace is frustrating, and boring. All around garbage. Palace 7 is rushed, and despite the buildup, is highly underwhelming. Shido is a 1-dimensional cartoon villain with very little development. I've already explained Akechi earlier, so I'll leave that. Yaldabaoth's defeat with "You can do it Phantom Thieves!" is unbelievably contrived. I have never been so disappointed with a game's ending.
    Confidants still do nothing for the story at all. Character development is the same thing. Get dragged into a palace for whatever the reason, encounter palace boss, get mad, rant about how they're not society's slave anymore, and then boom, awaken Persona. Proceed to get tossed off to the side right after the arc. Oh, and now their character development has been locked to Social Links, just like in Persona 4, which was a terrible decision. Great to see they've improved character development so much in this game. /s
    Dialogue options still don't do a thing. How nice. Still haven't fixed that, I see. My god, can't they make this game more like Fallout, where dialogue options actually DO something? When will they finally address these?
    Battle system is the same as Persona 4, just with the ability for One Mores to be passed to teammates, and hold ups. I guess that's some improvement. Oh, and I guess it looks prettier.

    In conclusion?

    Pros
    - Great starter arc
    - Palace 4 and 6 were well-done
    - Gameplay improvements
    - Music

    Cons
    - Repetitive in story, and character development
    - Beats you over the head with plot points we've already heard.
    - Contrivances
    - Traitor
    - Has some of the worst villains I've ever seen in a story
    - Character development locked to confidants
    - Confidants don't affect story
    - Dialogue options do nothing
    - Same thing as Persona 3 and 4

    Incredibly disappointed by this game. Persona fanboys will hate on me for this. Go ahead. I don't care about this game anymore. On the bright side, someone's giving it away online for free.    … Expand
  28. bulletchan
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    Persona 5 takes everything that was great about the earlier installments and refines them to create an insanely great game.
  29. michaelb1928
    Mar 27, 2019
    6
    a group of teenagers mask their mysterious alter egos, their "phantom thief" side. Who are they? Why are they dressed as such? What are their motives? And... why are they being
  30. 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
  31. EmoOutlaw
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    Absolute perfection in storytelling, art and gameplay. I sunk at least 150+ hours in this game just because I couldn’t get enough and with a possible expansion on the way later this year you bet I’ll be going right back to this beauty.
  32. MrFlankster
    Mar 20, 2019
    6
    HONEST REVIEW: Let me start by saying Persona 4 Golden is my all time favorite RPG. Now that that is out of the way.... I'm about half way through, so unless something seriously changes, I'm sticking to my score. Yes, it has a decent story. It hasn't hooked me like P4G. Gameplay (battles) is still as great as ever.
    Here is my issue. MAJOR HAND HOLDING. If you want to have a cat as your    HONEST REVIEW: Let me start by saying Persona 4 Golden is my all time favorite RPG. Now that that is out of the way.... I'm about half way through, so unless something seriously changes, I'm sticking to my score. Yes, it has a decent story. It hasn't hooked me like P4G. Gameplay (battles) is still as great as ever.
    Here is my issue. MAJOR HAND HOLDING. If you want to have a cat as your mother telling you when you should go to bed, when to go out, when not to do this or that, then this is the game for you. There is absolutely NO freedom in this game. It's extremely linear. In this day and age, this is simply "not okay," especially for an RPG. For example, I finish fighting in a palace, get home, turn around to go out for the evening to up some stats and the CAT tells me it's time for bed??!!
    This happens throughout. They make everything you do seem like it has to go through the cat first. This has ruined the overall experience. In my mind, it's a step back compared to P4G.    … Expand
  33. Ldt1
    Mar 19, 2019
    10
    A few games over the years stand out as my favourite ever, secret of monkey island on the amiga with its beautiful hand drawn locations and really funny humour i had never seen anything like it before, super mario world on the snes which is still to this day the ultimate platformer and still stands up no worries today, zelda ocarina of time for its amazing 3d world which i got totally lostA few games over the years stand out as my favourite ever, secret of monkey island on the amiga with its beautiful hand drawn locations and really funny humour i had never seen anything like it before, super mario world on the snes which is still to this day the ultimate platformer and still stands up no worries today, zelda ocarina of time for its amazing 3d world which i got totally lost in, final fantasy 7 for its amazing story/ soundtrack, and tbh as much as games are mind blowing graphically now i didnt think i would ever add another game to this list, gaming has been stuck in a rut, and yes there have been some great titles but the majority are rushed out now broken and needing day 1 patches, or designed to make you spend more money with micro transactions, or just another yearly update, then along comes persona 5, i… Expand
  34. REOKHC
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Conoci este juego gracias al soundtrack compuesto por shoji meguro y me llamo mucho la atencion gracias a esto, y una vez que lo jugue simplente no pude parar , tanto asi que ahora me considero fan de esta franquicia de videojuegos, un alto contenido de rejugabilidad, una historia que esta bien lograda, unas mecanicas con demasiado estilo, entiendo el por que le nominaron a juego del año yConoci este juego gracias al soundtrack compuesto por shoji meguro y me llamo mucho la atencion gracias a esto, y una vez que lo jugue simplente no pude parar , tanto asi que ahora me considero fan de esta franquicia de videojuegos, un alto contenido de rejugabilidad, una historia que esta bien lograda, unas mecanicas con demasiado estilo, entiendo el por que le nominaron a juego del año y esta super merecido, espero con ansias persona 6 o alguna nueva entrada de persona.… Expand
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. Trabanto
    Mar 7, 2019
    9
    A 100 hour journey. I know why it's so long after all. This JRPG makes you master the game during normal gameplay in a very interesting way. The amount of activites you can do are overwhelming, that you probably won't be bored.
    As Im not a big fan of turn based combat, I enjoyed fights in Persona 5. Mainly because managing your personas is interesting; catching them, fusing, destroying    A 100 hour journey. I know why it's so long after all. This JRPG makes you master the game during normal gameplay in a very interesting way. The amount of activites you can do are overwhelming, that you probably won't be bored.
    As Im not a big fan of turn based combat, I enjoyed fights in Persona 5. Mainly because managing your personas is interesting; catching them, fusing, destroying etc.
    Characters, their relationship and story are well written. You can really see characters emotions and what people they are. Each of them has unique personality and interests.
    Above that, amazingly realized graphics design just fits perfectly.    … Expand
  40. VG_Alex
    Mar 5, 2019
    9
    A distinctive JRPG game I played for the first time,"PERSONA 5" have a extremely great character design and a reasonable battle system,The game shows darkness of society and how people get lost.splendid flashbacks construct a great story.

    9.3 Wonderful
  41. deadfox
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    I've put over 350 hours into this game, I just love everything about it. The characters, the music, the visuals, the battle system. It's ruined every other JRPG for me. It's not fair to other JRPGs, but I just couldn't enjoy Dragon Quest 11, Octopath Traveler , the new Tales game, all because Persona 5 is just so damn good. Please play this game.
  42. Carbine
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    An immaculate game to say the least. Not really big on JRPG's before I had invested some well spent 150 some odd hours into this title, however, Persona 5 did a great job luring me in. From a well composed soundtrack, to the great story writing, to the very likable characters - Atlus hit it out of the park. This game definitely put Atlas and the Persona franchise on my radar. A definite must play.
  43. VelvetYork
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    100+ hour amazing RPG. Innovates and speeds up turn based to bring it to the modern age. Very thoughtful on what moves to use, but also simple enough to be picked up by a noob. Great dungeon (palace) design, great artistic design, etc etc. Dungeons have you doing a mix of puzzles, stealth (very simple and stylish), and doing your turn based combat. The game has more gorgeous menus than100+ hour amazing RPG. Innovates and speeds up turn based to bring it to the modern age. Very thoughtful on what moves to use, but also simple enough to be picked up by a noob. Great dungeon (palace) design, great artistic design, etc etc. Dungeons have you doing a mix of puzzles, stealth (very simple and stylish), and doing your turn based combat. The game has more gorgeous menus than what most games have in their entire game.

    Oh right, and it's not just a dungeon crawler, it's a life management sim where you foster relationships (and try to bang the teacher), built up your confidence, intelligence, etc, and also just get immersed into the world.

    One of the best games of all times, you owe it to yourself to play it now. It has a slow start cuz of a long tutorial though.    … Expand
  44. 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
  45. minuano2k
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    기술적으로 대단한건 아니지만, 미술적으로 정말 훌륭한 아트웍을 보여주는 그래픽.
    시리즈 대대로 환상적인 ost를 보여준만큼, 5에서도 그야말로 역대급 ost.
    스타일리쉬한 연출과 ui..
    여러 방면에서 전체적으로 높은 완성도를 보여준다.
  46. Daniel_Campbell
    Feb 21, 2019
    4
    Persona 5 oozes personality and style. The visuals are nothing short of amazing and the Red and Black aesthetic really brings character to the game all on its own. That's pretty much where my praise for the game stops.

    I was super disappointed in Persona 5. I loved the series up to this point but P5 just loses many of the things I love about the series. Persona is at its best when it    Persona 5 oozes personality and style. The visuals are nothing short of amazing and the Red and Black aesthetic really brings character to the game all on its own. That's pretty much where my praise for the game stops.

    I was super disappointed in Persona 5. I loved the series up to this point but P5 just loses many of the things I love about the series. Persona is at its best when it lets you have freedom to do what you want. When you get to decide how to spend your day. These moments are VERY rare in Persona 5. I put 20 hours into the game and my day was usually hijacked by some scripted event. Did someone in you main party sneeze? Yes? There went the entire day! And I realize that there are plenty of times where the game will LET you do what you want, but they always shove an option in your face the moment school is over and make you feel like a jackass if you don't do it. Persona was great when you'd wonder around the school and find a social link/sub story. In P5, it's hitting you over the head with those things. Hell, you don't even have to walk to see people anymore. It's all done through your phone. Just another instance of how they effectively made Persona into a menu/text based game.

    The combat has been over-streamlined as well. Used to be you'd find a weakness of an enemy, have to carefully select your persona and use the corresponding skill. Now the game automatically scans for the enemy's weakness, then automatically selects the appropriate skill they are weak to. 99% of battles consist of pushing R1, then X. That's it. I understand wanting to streamline the experience, but the game is basically playing itself at this point.

    Persona 5, for me, is a black mark on the series record. The promise is there but the execution treats the player like a braindead invalid that has no idea how to explore an environment. Taking the cumbersome mechanics and features out of a game is usually a good thing. But Person 5 overcorrects to such an insulting degree that it all but plays itself.    … Expand
  47. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 10
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 10
    Story/Atmosphere: 10
    OVERALL: 10/10 Persona 5 is a masterpiece. One of the greats.
  48. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    Other than the tiresome start and the boring extra stuff they throw at you this game is simply magnificent and one of my favorites.

    - Great RPG elements
    - Best music ever made
    - Great relation with character system
    - Fun combat
    - Artistic af
    - Great voice acting and design.
    - Great replay value.

    9/10
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. DudeFromIceland
    Feb 1, 2019
    10
    Persona 5 completely blew me away with it's fantastic visuals, great and satisfying combat, excellent story and superb presentation. This is one of those games you can start playing and you've easily blown 3 - 5 hours away like nothing.

    Exploring the various dungeons (or palaces) is a blast, building the relationships with all your party members and various other characters is immensely    Persona 5 completely blew me away with it's fantastic visuals, great and satisfying combat, excellent story and superb presentation. This is one of those games you can start playing and you've easily blown 3 - 5 hours away like nothing.

    Exploring the various dungeons (or palaces) is a blast, building the relationships with all your party members and various other characters is immensely enjoyable, and highly addicting I might add. The soundtrack as well is catchy as hell, I've found myself humming the various songs that pop up in the game whenever and wherever!

    I have poured over 60+ hours into the game and I'm still not finished with it!    … Expand
  52. maxjk0
    Jan 31, 2019
    9
    Persona 5 is one of those games that should truly represent and shape the industry. Personally, I am not a fan at all of Turn-Based JRPGs. This game, however, has done more than enough to win me over. On the surface alone, the game's fantastic visual design, fun characters, and satisfying progression make it fantastic. However, there is more to Persona 5 than that. The story alone isPersona 5 is one of those games that should truly represent and shape the industry. Personally, I am not a fan at all of Turn-Based JRPGs. This game, however, has done more than enough to win me over. On the surface alone, the game's fantastic visual design, fun characters, and satisfying progression make it fantastic. However, there is more to Persona 5 than that. The story alone is amazing, and the way the game-play progresses and pushes that story shows how the added interaction of a game compared to a movie or tv show can really make characters and choices come to life. The game-play loop is simple: You spend days out with friends to level up social links, giving them better abilities whenever you decide to go to the palace. The game actively encourages you to spend time with friends, rewarding you with new skills and upgrades. When you spend time with them, their stories will play out, you learn a bit about them, and help them with a problem in their life. And through helping their problems, they help you back by having some useful abilities. The various ways the game-play of this game is directly tied to its story is truly an achievement for the video-game industry. The only negatives that lead me to take away any points from this masterpiece are: There are times when the graphics in the background get really bad, one short point in the story that I really didn't care for, and the fact that I am still not 100% a fan of turn-based combat and random-chance. But other than that, the outstanding visuals, amazing writing, and one of the greatest vocal soundtracks ever truly have this game earning a 9/10… Expand
  53. 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
  54. 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 :))
  55. tomvs123
    Jan 27, 2019
    3
    Being a long-time JRPG fan (I bought Dragon Warrior 1 on the NES brand new, at full price), and having fond memories of Digital Devil Saga, I thought it was natural to give Persona 5 a try, my first Persona game.

    I outgrew my addiction to grinding to increase levels and stats around 15 years ago, and have instead continued to play JRPGs because of their unique and meaningful    Being a long-time JRPG fan (I bought Dragon Warrior 1 on the NES brand new, at full price), and having fond memories of Digital Devil Saga, I thought it was natural to give Persona 5 a try, my first Persona game.

    I outgrew my addiction to grinding to increase levels and stats around 15 years ago, and have instead continued to play JRPGs because of their unique and meaningful storytelling (Nier), and strategic based combat systems (Final Fantasy X). Persona 5 unfortunately has neither.

    What Persona 5 does have is and incredibly unique and flashy aesthetic and lots of grinding (on most difficulty levels), but when you look deeper, everything falls apart and it shows you how simple and basic the game really is.

    The combat, while turn-based, is one of the least strategic JRPG combat systems I've experienced. It's complexity is limited to the large amount of status ailments and damage types. Because there's so many, it makes them nearly impossible to plan for (unless you're following a guide), so most strategy goes out the window. And because of the massive cost of most spells, you'll quickly find that it's much more efficient to use physical attacks, while saving your magic for healing. This leads to a very grindy and not-fun combat system (unless you like grinding). Thankfully, you can lower the difficulty level, to reduce the grind, but it doesn't make the combat any more fun.

    More than half of your time in Persona 5 will likely be spent grinding confidant levels. These are basically your friends and leveling them up through conversations and dates gives you various optional perks. Most of the confidant stories are relatively interesting, but not very meaningful or profound. Their stories are average at best, and is where my only enjoyment of the game came from. They all revolve around the same basic theme as the main story, which is:

    Adults are evil. That's the main theme of the game and it sticks to it religiously. You play as just and righteous teenagers and every adult you meet, interact with, or hear about wants to use teens or children for their own nefarious gain. I thought briefly that if you change the word "adult" in the game to "white people" or "black people," then it would point out just how stupid this theme is. And they get around this stupidity by injecting even more stupidity: By making the adults dumber than the teens. As an intelligent adult, I couldn't relate to anyone in the game for the main story or subquests. Every decision made by the teens was questionable at best and all of the decisions made by the adults were simply unbelievable.

    Every main quest and side quest consists of some child being abused or used by an adult. And instead of calling someone who might be able to help or convincing the abusers' of their wrongdoings in a meaningful way, you go into the metaverse and magically change abusers' minds by beating them up. It's like the game is teaching children to escape into their own imaginary worlds when things get tough rather than actually solve problems.

    The world building is nonexistent, probably because the game takes place in modern-day Tokyo. The issue with that is that the adults in power in the game don't act like they do in modern-day Tokyo, so most plot points fall apart under small amounts of scrutiny. The adults in this game simply wouldn't be able to exist in real life, and as a result, are unbelievable.

    At about 75 hours into the game, I was having a hard time dealing with the above and the misplaced/unexplained symbolism (tarot cards, poetry, chains/jail). And then the big twist occurred. And boy, that took the story from being unbelievable to being outright crap. The twist created several plot holes that the game spent the next hour trying to plug up through character explanations.

    That single point made me completely disinterested in continuing my confident relationships, and without those, I had no need to complete the game. I got to the last dungeon, saw that this was going to take another 10-20 hours to get through, and quit.

    Persona's not for me. But if you're a defiant teen who things adults are evil, you love grinding through simple turn-based combat systems, or you rarely notice plot holes or unbelievable characters in stories, then you might just like it.    … Expand
  56. 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.
  57. Nero_Project
    Jan 16, 2019
    6
    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 3 (in 2019)
    Voice acting: 3 (they should put the whole P5A anime series instead of the text and dialog in the game)

    My score: 6!
  58. 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?
  59. HTGamer
    Jan 12, 2019
    9
    Persona 5 is a high school social simulator mixed with a dungeon crawler. And it's a very good mix.

    In Persona 5, the protagonist and his friends are high school students who become The Phantom Thieves of Hearts, noble burglars if you will. In continuity with this "noble burglars" theme, there is even reference to Arsène Lupin, the fictional gentleman thief and master of disguise    Persona 5 is a high school social simulator mixed with a dungeon crawler. And it's a very good mix.

    In Persona 5, the protagonist and his friends are high school students who become The Phantom Thieves of Hearts, noble burglars if you will. In continuity with this "noble burglars" theme, there is even reference to Arsène Lupin, the fictional gentleman thief and master of disguise created in 1905 by French writer Maurice Leblanc (the game's protagonist also lives in the attic of a coffee shop named after Leblanc).

    As a japanese teenager you have to socialise with others and upgrade your social stats which affect your party. As The Phantom Thieves Of Hearts you have to save the world by entering another reality and fighting monsters. Unlike other JRPGs though, you can't play this game leisurely, because your actions cause in-game time to pass, and you often have a set amount of in-game days to complete dungeons, or it's game over. Thankfully though the time limits are generous.

    Combat plays out in turn-based battles. Outside main story missions, there is a randomly generated series of dungeons, to farm XP and money, or even complete side quests. The boss fights have mini puzzles to figure out, or these can be hinted at by the game.

    The combination of a social simulator and a dungeon crawler makes for a super addictive formula. Seriously, Persona 5 is so immersive that I couldn't stop playing till late at night.

    The game is simply beautiful and stylish. The OST is great, there are even a few good songs you can listen to. You can choose from the japanese and english voice over.

    My only complaint is that, no matter how great a game Persona 5 is, its structure hasn't changed since Persona 4. Also, I have grown tired of the "teenagers save the world while the stupid adults can do nothing" theme. Can we have a Persona game starring 20-years-old university students instead of high school teenagers? In my opinion it would fit better with the overall theme of the series.

    Overall, Persona 5 is easily the best JRPG in this generation.    … Expand
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. MasterGames
    Jan 8, 2019
    9
    Persona 5 is overflowing with style. The synergy between its social simulator and dungeon crawling makes this game a unique JRPG.
  63. Bbplayer
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    Awesome story, amazing look to the game. The only thing keeping it away from a 10 for me is the lack of same gender relationships, which is fine, this game is still a must play in my eyes.
  64. 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
  65. BushBoi
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    just play it. unless you prefer gameplay over story because the story, visuals and soundtrack are the best things about this game
  66. 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.
  67. nieXas
    Dec 21, 2018
    1
    Maybe I am too old for this kind of game, but it seems lame and over stuffed with unnecessary things like text and effects. Its like you pimp your old old ride and expect everyone to believe it is a great car that can compete with latest models or MB. I cannot believe this is so high rated game.
  68. 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
  69. Stobek
    Dec 15, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is too long. Simple as that, and there are too many side characters that are completely irrelevant to everything and You don't even see some of them in the end cutscenes.
    The choices You make doesn't matter at all too. Even getting the girls just doesn't count at the end.

    Skill system is very good for modern jrpg, i really liked it, BUT there are way too many skilss and options You don't need to use, or use 4 times in whole game(skill card system for example).
    Skills liek confusions etc are totall waste of time too cause U cant use them against bosses, and normal monsters You beat easy anyway.

    There are at least 2 castles too much. I think harru character is unnecessary, You get her too late into a game too care for her, and nobody will care about some rich kid. Sad but true.
    The fat mafia kid castle is waste of time, it provides nothing for the plot.
    Cosmic rocket castle is so tedious and boring to do.

    Music is great, artwork is great.    … Expand
  70. 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
  71. 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!
  72. theman21
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Easily the best RPG this console generation and arguably the best persona game
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. masterorionx
    Nov 27, 2018
    10
    I usually don't do reviews, but I found this to be the most fun rpg since Chrono Trigger. It's definitely the best of the Persona series, great soundtrack, superlative gameplay, amazing story. I'm playing through it again the third time and it consistently entertains when I play through it. If you're a fan of rpgs at all, this is one of the essentials.
  77. Bobbymcbobinson
    Nov 26, 2018
    3
    Persona 5 is a video game that is much more flawed than people make it out to be. Although there are some things that it does well, there are other aspects where it falls flat on its face.

    To start, I will address what it does well. The OST of this game is one of the best in any video game ever made. I constantly find myself listening to the OST in my daily life. The overall aesthetic    Persona 5 is a video game that is much more flawed than people make it out to be. Although there are some things that it does well, there are other aspects where it falls flat on its face.

    To start, I will address what it does well. The OST of this game is one of the best in any video game ever made. I constantly find myself listening to the OST in my daily life. The overall aesthetic and art direction of the game are also well done, and the game is a joy to look at with its stylized UI and beautiful animations.

    Unfortunately, that is where my praise ends.

    What I look for most in a video game is great gameplay, and Persona 5 fails to deliver. Persona 5 features a turn based combat system, and unfortunately this system is mediocre at best. The combat never develops at all throughout the 80+ hour game, with combat staying the same against the first enemies you fight when compared to the last, so this means combat gets extremely repetitive. This would not be a problem if the combat was exciting, but unfortunately it is not. The combat is extremely formulaic, with everything coming down to finding what element an enemy is weak to and exploiting it, over and over again. Boss fights are not any better. Beside's the last few bosses, none of them are a test of the players skill, but rather ask the player to do specific things to take down the bosses. This leaves no room for creativity, and unfortunately makes boss fights bland and forgettable.

    As for the dungeons, or palaces as they are called, they are far too linear. There is no room for free exploration in these dungeons, and the game forces you to progress in them with a calendar based timer. This would be acceptable if the palaces were engaging, but they are not. Many of them revolve around puzzles that so many other games have done already. One thing these palaces do right are that they cleverly incorporate elements that help progress the story. There is one palace called Mementos, which is a randomly generated palace-like area, which I love to explore. The only problem is that if I progress the story, I have less time to do Mementos, which I will get into later.

    And with that, lets get into the story. The story concept is fine, with it being about teenagers fighting adult injustice, and overall it was enjoyable to see how the story progresses, despite some predictable plot twists and a cliche ending. However, this story could have been so much more if the characters developed even in the slightest. Characters that help you along the way do not develop at all once they are introduced. There is one exception, with a character that helps you a lot after they join you, and the rest of the cast should have been developed this way. Once the main (silent, might I add) character meets a character that will help them in their journey, the new ally does not change. The most that happens is that they have a problem in their life that the main character helps fix in the form of confidants, yet this problem does not develop these characters, as they are just the same as when they started. Confidants could have been a great way to develop characters outside of the story, and it was such a missed opportunity to do so. It also does not help that the supporting characters dilute to nothing more than walking cliches, with one character being a vulgar meathead the whole story while another is the smart calculated one who people listen to. At the very least, these characters have personality that makes them somewhat interesting. As for antagonists, they are pretty stereotypical and overdramatic, but I think that gives them charm. But overall, the story and characters are pretty weak.
    At least the conclusion is very satisfying.

    One glaring flaw in this game that makes me from feeling neutral to dissatisfied is the way the game handles story progression. Because the game is based off of a calendar, I felt the need to finish palaces as soon as possible. This means that once the palace is finished, I would have to wait hours before I could progress the story further. If I had paced myself better, maybe this would not have been a problem, but this would mean I could not buy better equipment, progress the confidants of the team to make them stronger, or explore Mementos. Time management is an aspect of real life that does not translate well into video games, nor should it ever be incorporated to video games.

    All in all, Persona 5 is a game with great music and aesthetic, but has a mediocre story, bland and repetitive combat, lame characters, annoying in-game mechanics and an abundance of missed opportunities. I would recommend getting this game only at a high discount. If you cannot do that, just watch the cutscenes and story on YouTube and listen to the music.    … Expand
  78. 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.
  79. 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?
  80. saga77
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Why are persona 4 golden and persona 5 (2,3) getting massiv downvotes???? Thats strange!
  81. DNAVL
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Persona 5 could possibly be the Greatest JRPG i have ever played, topping Final Fantasy X.

    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. Its been a while since I've enjoyed a turn based game and ATLUS does well by putting there twist on it    Persona 5 could possibly be the Greatest JRPG i have ever played, topping Final Fantasy X.

    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.
    Its been a while since I've enjoyed a turn based game and ATLUS does well by putting there twist on it with things like charming menu designs, witty dialogue and a catchy song all during battle.

    P5 has some very minor faults though, I did feel the dialogue and conversations were too long and even repetitive at times throughout the whole game and the stealth and cover system is quite clunky at times.

    The Good:
    + Excellent story and memorable characters, love it +2
    + Cool anime art style and visuals +1
    + Turn based awesomeness with its own unique twists to it +1
    + Memorable soundtrack that is download worthy +1.5

    The Bad:
    - Lengthy conversations and repetitive dialogue -0.5

    The Ugly:
    - Clunky cover system which can get annoying -0.5

    Persona 5 is magic, 9.5/10:
    I can see this not being for everyone but if you like the whole "living a normal Japanese teenage student life but secretly live a second life killing shadow demons" lol then definitely pick this up or pick it up-n-try when on sale.    … Expand
  82. Jojonut
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    This is an EXTREMELY long game. If you have time and you want a bang for your buck, then this game is what you are looking for. This game is designed very well, it has this comic art style that is consistent in every part of the game (ex: menu system, battle system, etc). The characters and the relationship system is complicated and offers a LOT of possibilities and will demand many hoursThis is an EXTREMELY long game. If you have time and you want a bang for your buck, then this game is what you are looking for. This game is designed very well, it has this comic art style that is consistent in every part of the game (ex: menu system, battle system, etc). The characters and the relationship system is complicated and offers a LOT of possibilities and will demand many hours of your time, but it was fun seeing how the characters interact, going through day to day life and influencing your characters life and those around him. The first couple of dungeons were engaging, but mid-game it started to get repetitive and gruelling. The underground subway side dungeon was extremely frustrating, I absolutely dreaded going through it, because save points are far and few in between. Punishment for dying or not being able to sit there for hours on end playing is being pushed back down 5-10 floors and start the trek up all over again...The music is my favourite part in this game. It is absolutely addicting, upbeat and vibrant, I was totally jamming to it while playing. The story is not bad, but not memorable. It definitely doesn't live up to the previous Personas. If you are going to get this game, I would say put aside a lot of time and patience for it.… Expand
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  86. morendo6tee
    Nov 15, 2018
    0
    Extremely overrated: the story is bad and it pales in comparision to Persona 4, superior to it in all possible ways. The gameplay being uninspired doesnt help either but I'd forgive it if the story was at least all right.
  87. angel_kat07
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This is my first time playing a Persona game and boy is it fun! This game was hard to find in stores as it's not your typical Westernized game. If you like JRPG's, this is a gem. Fantastic story which you will love, cry and gasp to. The dungeons are a hell of a lot of fun and the characters are so well developed. You can download the Japanese voice-overs (highly recommend, the English onesThis is my first time playing a Persona game and boy is it fun! This game was hard to find in stores as it's not your typical Westernized game. If you like JRPG's, this is a gem. Fantastic story which you will love, cry and gasp to. The dungeons are a hell of a lot of fun and the characters are so well developed. You can download the Japanese voice-overs (highly recommend, the English ones suck).
    The only downside I found is that the game has a lot of dialogue, which can get a bit time consuming, but it's worth it with it's complex story. Be prepared for at least 100 hours worth of solid game-play. You're in for a treat. Well worth paying full price for this game.    … Expand
  88. DestanyZero
    Nov 11, 2018
    9
    Do not pay attention to the negative reviews especially the ones giving it a zero. Those people are giving games like sea of thieves high scores so what does that tell you. if you give it low reviews because of such a small minuscule thing in the game you're just nit picking in my opinion,every game has flaws.

    If you love JRPGs and you enjoy a very long story that is both interesting    Do not pay attention to the negative reviews especially the ones giving it a zero. Those people are giving games like sea of thieves high scores so what does that tell you. if you give it low reviews because of such a small minuscule thing in the game you're just nit picking in my opinion,every game has flaws.

    If you love JRPGs and you enjoy a very long story that is both interesting and has amazing and well developed characters that you feel are your actual friends and a turn base system that is like the FF games. Please buy this, this game is a gem and well deserves your time. it may start off a little slow but i guarantee you this game soars to amazing heights, especially since it has gone down in price. just make sure you have alot of time on your hands as the game is very long and will take up alot of your time and i do not mean that in a bad sense.

    i am new to the franchise and i will say that after playing P5 i will be getting the next instalment to the franchise without thinking.

    You owe it to yourself to at least try this for a while if you own a ps4. A secret gem that deserves more praise.    … Expand
  89. CloudStriuf
    Nov 8, 2018
    9
    I can’t stop playing this gorgeous game!
    The art direction, music, and gameplay are fabulous
  90. JamagiReviews
    Nov 8, 2018
    9
    Persona 5 is a very long game. My first playthrough took me approximately 100 hours, which may seem like a pain, but in this case, it's not. The game is an absolutely fantastic RPG with fun and rewarding battle mechanics that go in-depth, but are still very accessible for beginners. The gameplay is mirrored in a way, with half the game taking place in modern Tokyo, where you play as a highPersona 5 is a very long game. My first playthrough took me approximately 100 hours, which may seem like a pain, but in this case, it's not. The game is an absolutely fantastic RPG with fun and rewarding battle mechanics that go in-depth, but are still very accessible for beginners. The gameplay is mirrored in a way, with half the game taking place in modern Tokyo, where you play as a high school student with a bad reputation, trying to live an honest student's life. However, the other half of the gameplay you spend navigating creatively crafted dungeons called "palaces", and trying to change the hearts of the "evil adults" with corrupt desires. While the gameplay itself could alone almost earn this game a 10/10, what really makes it special is the story and the characters. The story may feel a bit "video game-ish", with each new character going through a similar ordeal which does get slightly repetitive. "New character is in some form exploited by an evil adult. Your group decides to help. The new character has an awakening and joins your group." The story does however depart from this as all the characters have joined you and that's when it really starts picking up speed. The characters are, however, undoubtedly the best part of the game in my eyes. Their interactions amongst themselves are just as entertaining as spending time with them one on one. They are all very distinct and all have their own great sense of humor and as the credits roll, I can't wait to start a new game+ and meet them all over again. This is one of the best RPGs of all time.

    +Battle system
    +Soundtrack
    +Story and Characters

    -Long story gets slightly repetitive
    -Ryuji has no dating option    … Expand
  91. jutendouji
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    Persona 5 is the condensation of all that makes a Persona game fun, a natural evolution of the path established by Persona 3 on PS2. Delicious aesthetic, delightful soundtrack, lovable characters and an atually good story (maybe not as good as P4, but still very good for JRPG standards). I put 125 hours in the game, loved every minute of it.
  92. pogcifik
    Nov 7, 2018
    0
    Weird directing and anime style. One of the most overrated game. 0/10 would not play again.
  93. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Story:9
    Graphics:8
    Style:10
    Animations:8
    Gameplay:9
    Sounds:10
    Persona:10
    Details :9
    Must have !
  94. 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.
  95. zzzxggg
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    What do you expect me to say? This gameplay journey is awesome. Top-notch game.
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. ibs1984
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    Persona واحدة من السلاسل اللي خلتني امتلك بلايستيشن لحتى الآن هي
    P3 هو الجزء اللي رجعني لحماس P5 و
    ومن افضل ألعاب الآر بي جي اليابانية من غير نقاش
    لعبة تستاهل اني اضيع أكثر من 100 ساعة علشان البلاتينيوم :-D
  99. LevMaleev
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    анимешная параша а я заядлый парашник обходить стороной только если дебил 11 из 10
  100. MaxPayne01
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    Please make PC version for this great game!! It definetly deserves to be ported for PC users.
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Critic score distribution:
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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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