Persona 5

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  1. 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..
  2. Stonewallish
    Oct 22, 2018
    9
    Persona 5 manages to perfectly fuse together its excellent and well refined rpg and monster catching gameplay, with a truly fun lite sim element, both of which beautifully complement each other throughout the game.

    Each and every single character that you end up meeting is charismatic and impossible to forget, and this holds true for the side characters as well. Persona 5 is a    Persona 5 manages to perfectly fuse together its excellent and well refined rpg and monster catching gameplay, with a truly fun lite sim element, both of which beautifully complement each other throughout the game.

    Each and every single character that you end up meeting is charismatic and impossible to forget, and this holds true for the side characters as well.

    Persona 5 is a lengthy, full experience, fun from beginning to end, with a beautiful story full of surprises that never gets boring. Add to the mix a FANTASTIC soundtrack, and you’ll find what’s essentially, one of the best role play games ever created. No matter how much you like gaming, you simply cannot afford to miss out on this masterpiece.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. iOS
    Oct 18, 2018
    9
    Persona 5 is a massive, gorgeous JRPG with well over 100 hours of gameplay for completionists. With more to do than ever and the series’ strongest story to date, it stands out as an extraordinary, memorable experience and easily one of the deepest JRPGs of the last decade. Its sprawling dungeon design and stylish, fully realized world are an absolute joy to explore, and even after threePersona 5 is a massive, gorgeous JRPG with well over 100 hours of gameplay for completionists. With more to do than ever and the series’ strongest story to date, it stands out as an extraordinary, memorable experience and easily one of the deepest JRPGs of the last decade. Its sprawling dungeon design and stylish, fully realized world are an absolute joy to explore, and even after three playthroughs and the Platinum trophy, I find myself itching to go back to try different dialogue options with Confidants or revisit particularly fun puzzles. This is a new gold standard for Japanese RPGs and by far the best entry in the series yet.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. pmasterfunk
    Oct 2, 2018
    7
    I'll try to make this short. I've been a MegaTen fan for a while now, and I was super hyped about P5. However, I feel it falls short of its predecessors (P3 and P4) and in many ways:

    - It probably has the worst battle system of the lot. The new elements, Psy and Nuke, make the gameplay even more main-character dependant. All-out attacks are overpowered and make all other tactics    I'll try to make this short. I've been a MegaTen fan for a while now, and I was super hyped about P5. However, I feel it falls short of its predecessors (P3 and P4) and in many ways:

    - It probably has the worst battle system of the lot. The new elements, Psy and Nuke, make the gameplay even more main-character dependant. All-out attacks are overpowered and make all other tactics pointless, and enemies who are hard to knock down are way tougher than anything else. Ambushes are broken, as enemies often get two turns attacking after one.

    - The supporting cast is the weakest of the three games; Ryuji is dumb and always mad, Ann is the ditzy blond who doesn't want to be sexualized but wears a catsuit, Morgana is a less interesting Teddy, Futaba is annoying, and Akechi is super tropey. Big bad is not interesting and only involved through some Deus Ex Machina garbage.

    - Story is also probably the weakest, the last chapters lazily throw in references to earlier events to make is sound like it was all part of an elaborate plan, even though adding connections between these events has no impact on the story.

    - There's too much dialog, I don't need to be told that unlocking a door is going to help me through this maze every single time, or what to do with this key that I've found in a room with a locked door. P3 and P4 already had quite a bit of dialog, but P5 pushes it way beyond that.

    - The new dungeons are quite good, but they become inacessible once finished. It's also hard to avoid enemies by running past them, and waiting to ambush enemies can make things long and monotonous. The camera gets testy when sneaking around, which may cause you to lose sight of that enemy you were trying to ambush. Mementos sucks.

    Not everything about P5 is bad, obviously. The game is super polished, even the menu screens are flashy and stylish. Voice acting is pretty solid, and some of the soundtrack moves towards Nocturne and DDS style metal tunes. There are tons of locations to visit, and the different activities/mini-games are numerous and fun. The input method for battles makes things go faster, which is nice. Saving anywhere (except for dungeons) is pretty nice, too. But these things don't compensate for the poor design choices for the battle system, thin characters, and weak story.    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. jmontagu21
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    I just finished Persona 5 after ~90 hours. One of my best measures for a game's greatness is how I feel when I finish it; I was genuinely sad it was over, with a mix of extreme satisfaction at the story's ending and how much well-placed effort it took to get there. The only thing that came close to this emotion was when I finished the Harry Potter series the night after the last book cameI just finished Persona 5 after ~90 hours. One of my best measures for a game's greatness is how I feel when I finish it; I was genuinely sad it was over, with a mix of extreme satisfaction at the story's ending and how much well-placed effort it took to get there. The only thing that came close to this emotion was when I finished the Harry Potter series the night after the last book came out.

    This game is simply a masterpiece - if you've ever even remotely enjoyed an RPG (even if it was just a brief stint with Pokemon Blue), you will love this game. Story, art style, music, characters, level design, customization... I could go on about everything that makes this game one of the best of the decade. Of course no game is perfect - in particular, I found some of the forced story sequences/hand-holding to last a little too long (I specifically remember one chunk of story-driven narrative lasting 30+ minutes before I could even find a place to save). But the sheer brilliance of everything else far outshines this, and I would give this game 11/10 if I could.

    Persona 5 is without doubt one of the best games I've ever played in my 28 years on this planet, and is one I'm sure will be remembered as the pinnacle of JRPGs (actually, just RPGs in general) for the early 21st century.    … Expand
  9. GrafvMD
    Sep 19, 2018
    8
    Good game with a lot of story and some fighting. in my opinion, it's a little too much "bla bla" in the dialogues, making the game feel longer than it is.
  10. Psalmbody
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    This is one of the few times I give stuff 10/10 but this game deserves it, good story, good graphics for a game that's not AAA, good character writing and a lot of things you'd expect from an rpg
  11. firstevil87
    Sep 12, 2018
    9
    Short version: buy this game ASAP.
    Long version: A single player JRPG for a ps4? and it is actually good? Sign me in!
    Persona 5 is what final fantasy 15 should have been: a character driven, charming game where player agency is felt all troughout the experience. It is impossible to explain the story of the game without spoilers, it is safe to say that, if you survive the early opening    Short version: buy this game ASAP.
    Long version: A single player JRPG for a ps4? and it is actually good? Sign me in!
    Persona 5 is what final fantasy 15 should have been: a character driven, charming game where player agency is felt all troughout the experience.
    It is impossible to explain the story of the game without spoilers, it is safe to say that, if you survive the early opening hours that revolve about world-building, by the time you defeat the first major boss you are hooked and invested in the life of the characters.
    From a gameplay perspective there are 2 very distinct sections: inside or outside the dungeons.
    Dungeons are the typical JRPG thing: you explore, you fight, you deviate from the path to collect rewarding loot.
    When a monster (shadow here) is encountered, the battle system is Turn Based, in which the key to success is identifying strength and weaknesses of the opponent.
    Despite being turn-based, the combat is fast paced and extremely stylish due to the cool menu design and the catch music.
    Outside dungeons your goal is to leave the life of a teenager: making friends, deciding how to spend your time.
    Your activities in the "not dungeon" will then increase stats like "intelligence" or "charme".
    Icnreasing those stats will allow the player to unlock different interactions or story paths with the other party characters.
    On paper, managing the live of a teenager sounds like the most boring thing ever, yet, as the story progresses, the investment is so high, that by the time the credits roll you can't help but wonder at how good the journey was.    … Expand
  12. neighel1
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Although the game is flawed with the pace of the 7th palace lacking, the final palace being a little underwhelming, the stupid character arc that Morgana undergoes halfway through the story, and the slow start. I can't deny the charm, the style and the captivating story to suck me in to with a bright and colorful cast of characters that stuck to me emotionally till the end credits. For meAlthough the game is flawed with the pace of the 7th palace lacking, the final palace being a little underwhelming, the stupid character arc that Morgana undergoes halfway through the story, and the slow start. I can't deny the charm, the style and the captivating story to suck me in to with a bright and colorful cast of characters that stuck to me emotionally till the end credits. For me to even consider this my Favorite Game of All Time.… Expand
  13. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    6
    I went into this game knowing that I was not going to finish it. I just wanted to experience the game and see what it’s about. Every year my friends and I get together and do an end of the year podcast. We just talk about our top 10 games of the year and I know this game is going to be the game of the year for 2 of them.

    So I wanted to try this game and see why they like it so much. I    I went into this game knowing that I was not going to finish it. I just wanted to experience the game and see what it’s about. Every year my friends and I get together and do an end of the year podcast. We just talk about our top 10 games of the year and I know this game is going to be the game of the year for 2 of them.

    So I wanted to try this game and see why they like it so much. I enjoyed my time with the game but its just way too long for my taste. The game takes about 90-100 hours to beat and I prefer games that are around 30-40 hours. At least my RPG’s, I prefer them to be a bit shorter. A big reason for that is, I work about 45 hours a week. So during the work week, I only have 3-4 hours per night to play. That’s assuming I want to play a game every night. So during the work week, I can play for 15-16 hours. On the weekends I have more time but even then I typically don’t play games for than 12-15 hours on the weekends. So I game for 25-30 hours per week. That’s a lot of time for me to play my games but a game that’s 90-100 hours. That’s basically an entire month of me playing one game. I get burnt out before I ever get to end.

    So my time with this game, I did enjoy. I played for about 20 hours and the story itself didn’t do a ton for me but I enjoyed the combat. I like Turn-based combat and looking for enemy weaknesses. Even though I did enjoy the combat, after about 20 hours. I started to grow bored of it. Knowing I had 70-80 more hours of the game. I decided to call it and really I accomplished my goal. I just wanted to experience the game and see what the fuss is about.

    This game was not for and I went in knowing that but I always try to keep an open mind. If you’re into Japanese Role Playing Games then I highly recommend this one. It’s a well-made game that just too long for me.    … Expand
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. filipers
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    The apex of JRPG. For me a 10/10 game is a game that defines a genre, if a friend of mine would like to try a JRPG for the first time Persona 5 would be the game that I would recommend. This was my first experience with Persona series and oh boy....who would guess that this game would be for me the best game of this generation, even surpassing The Witcher 3.

    I always enjoyed RPG's but    The apex of JRPG. For me a 10/10 game is a game that defines a genre, if a friend of mine would like to try a JRPG for the first time Persona 5 would be the game that I would recommend. This was my first experience with Persona series and oh boy....who would guess that this game would be for me the best game of this generation, even surpassing The Witcher 3.

    I always enjoyed RPG's but regarding JRPG's there was always something that kept me away from them (the closest experience that I had with these games was with the Kingdom Hearts series). The reason that i decided to try this game was because of the Universal acclaim that this game had received. After 136h I can say this was one of the most wonderful experiences that I had in my 10 years of gaming.

    Now why did i fell in love with this game:

    - Interesting characters: I loved each time that i could hang out with them and learn new thing about them. You could even romance some of them, which would unlock new scenes with them during events like Christmas eve, School festival etc, you can even bring them to your room to "study". In the end of the game I feel very attached to each one of them, particularly the members of Phantom thieves.

    - Great and mature Story: Do not be deceived by the "cartoonish" looks of the game, it approaches themes like sexual exploration of students made by a teacher, plagiarism committed by a supposed famous artist, etc. From the beginning to the end the story never loses his focus and is always very nice. Seeing the development of the phantom thieves from the beginning to the end is amazing.

    -Amazing combat: Persona 5's turn based combat is one of the best that i have seen, i never got bored fighting the shadows and exploring their weakness was always fun! I was always eager to get in a new fight and use my newly fused persona's.

    - Beautiful art-style: Everything in this game is stylish, from the beautiful city of shibuya, to the cool desing of the palaces, even the menu is very stylish. The design of the Persona's is awesome too.

    - Amazing soundtrack: From the soundtrack used in battles, to the soundtrack used in the city during the night, or during emotional dialogues with your confidants, everything regarding the soundtrack was amazing. I still find me singing the songs in my head.

    -World: I never felt boring walking around in shibuya or in the other districts of Tokyo, during the day and night you always have things to do, like taking a bath to increase your charm, watch a movie with your girlfriend, work in a part time job to earn money and increase other social stats, help your confidants with their problems etc. This was always cool because you could see the grown that caused in your character (being more proficient, kinder, charmer, etc) and the development of your relationships with your confidants.Overall living your life as a student during the day and a phantom thief during the night was very entertaining, I never felt bored.

    I enjoyed every single hour of my 136h with the game, and honestly I cannot find many negative issues with the game. The graphics were not the best, you can clearly see that this game was built for last-gen consoles (Ps3), but that was not a big issue because the art-style as I said before was amazing. One of the things that I would like was to see the impact of your grades in your classmates opinion, in spite of the fact that you were one of the best in your school your classmates never changer their opinion regarding you, but that for me was a very small issue. I would also like to see the impact of your romance on your teammates of the phantom thieves, they basically never became aware that you are romancing someone (even if you are romancing someone from the team), but I understand why Atlus made that decision (to preserve the harem route). However overall these issues were pretty minimal, and I still believe that this game deserves a 10. Right now I am in a "end-game-hangover", after spending 2 months playing this game I terribly miss the Phantom thieves...that speaks for how good the game is. I am thinking in starting watching the anime, maybe that will relieve me of this feeling.

    If you are thinking in playing a JRPG I definitely recommend this one, It will be one hell of adventure!    … Expand
  17. Kire_92
    Aug 21, 2018
    9
    This game is like nothing I’ve ever played before. It’s like a mix between an RPG and a visual novel. At first I was very skeptical of the game and I didn’t really like it for the first couple of hours. But I kept playing and before I knew it, I was hooked!

    The game itself is very long. It probably one of, if not the longest linear, story driven, single player game I’ve ever played. The    This game is like nothing I’ve ever played before. It’s like a mix between an RPG and a visual novel. At first I was very skeptical of the game and I didn’t really like it for the first couple of hours. But I kept playing and before I knew it, I was hooked!

    The game itself is very long. It probably one of, if not the longest linear, story driven, single player game I’ve ever played. The game spends a lot of this time on character development and lets you slowly establish and build your relationship with those around you. It’s not afraid to “waste” time on everyday activities where you just talk and have a good time with your friend, which in the ends makes the characters feel much more real than many other games.

    Even though there are some negatives in the game such as the clunky controls, lack of voiced dialogue in some conversations, a low variety of voice lines during combat that is used way too often and some other negatives, overall I found the game to be amazing! The story and characters hooked me to the game and the fact that the journey lasted a very long time makes it even better! The game had almost everything from a good story and characters to a nice art style and music and it also provided a challenging gameplay that somehow manages to throw in a bunch of humor and creepiness at the same time. An amazing game and I look forward to a Persona 6 in the future!    … Expand
  18. Bunterboy
    Aug 17, 2018
    6
    This game can be summed up as 100 hours of a cat telling you what to do. You think you're going to get a huge world with a wide variation of what you can do but really you can ONLY do EXACTLY what the game wants you to do. The choices are an illusion.

    Visually it looks great and the combat is for the most part quite enjoyable but the story, Jesus, what a pile of wank and when coupled    This game can be summed up as 100 hours of a cat telling you what to do. You think you're going to get a huge world with a wide variation of what you can do but really you can ONLY do EXACTLY what the game wants you to do. The choices are an illusion.

    Visually it looks great and the combat is for the most part quite enjoyable but the story, Jesus, what a pile of wank and when coupled with some really crappy mechanics (despair I'm looking at you) and some completely unnecessary design choices (Mmm, I'm a mouse now; oh its a crappy airlock maze) they all combine to suck the fun out of the game. I'm at the last stage and can barely keep myself going it's such a slog.

    This game could do with being about half the size and it would be a lot tighter and benefit the whole experience.    … Expand
  19. Nerayo
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is the best JRPG since forever. i had so much fun with my 130 hour play session.
  20. 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
  21. Chiyou
    Aug 3, 2018
    6
    You all are out of your minds... No but seriously I did not enjoy this experience.. I didn't care for any of the characters. Ryuji got way on my nerves way too much. I wanted to love this game I really did. i loved Persona 4, the characters in persona 4 mixed with the backdrop of rural japan was charming as hell. This game loses all that. The one thing it does better is it has a moreYou all are out of your minds... No but seriously I did not enjoy this experience.. I didn't care for any of the characters. Ryuji got way on my nerves way too much. I wanted to love this game I really did. i loved Persona 4, the characters in persona 4 mixed with the backdrop of rural japan was charming as hell. This game loses all that. The one thing it does better is it has a more complex dungeon system. Unfortunately it's paired with the most awful stealth, sticking to wall gameplay I've ever seen. It's gotten me into trouble more often than I can count.. okay i can count higher but I do have an education. The dialog system rewards you for selecting the right command so much that you'll either end up reading a guide to choose correctly (because game time is so valuable) or you'll restart your game over and over again. it makes it feel completely pointless.. as if someone whose spending over 100 hours in a game would want to see a less complete story. I won't be giving Atlus another chance after this.. If i'm going to spend 100 hours in a game again it's going to have to have some dragon shouts or something.

    (BTW I put over 100 hours into this game and decided that was enough)    … Expand
  22. QuisaLeah
    Jul 30, 2018
    8
    You can play this for hours and have none of your decisions really matter right up until the game throws a "bad end" at you, and suddenly to are panicked questioning everything you have done for the last hundred hours. The pacing is slow, characters are forever repeating things they just told you. The story can feel predictable, but the characters are real enough to balance that. It looksYou can play this for hours and have none of your decisions really matter right up until the game throws a "bad end" at you, and suddenly to are panicked questioning everything you have done for the last hundred hours. The pacing is slow, characters are forever repeating things they just told you. The story can feel predictable, but the characters are real enough to balance that. It looks good, though I wonder what they could have done if it didn't also release on the older PS3.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. Wardrobechaos
    Jul 19, 2018
    10
    just finished the game after 100 hours. its amazing. its so beautifully crafted, lots of attention to detail, great story, great characters, great change between real life and palace gameplay. sometimes the pace is really slow but you should enjoy the ride. truly one of the biggest games on ps4.
  25. ccwalpha
    Jul 19, 2018
    10
    Just finished the game. Now i'm looking to the infintiy asking what will be from my life after finished this masterpiece
  26. max1c
    Jul 15, 2018
    7
    It's a good game. Good writing, deep gameplay, good story, nice art, nice mechanics. But poor design shows. The game was made in 2017 but plays like it's from the early 2000s. It has some of the worst controls I have ever seen in any game. Most of the time you find yourself fighting the controls rather than the enemies. A ton of long load screens. Also, this game is extremely linear.
  27. 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.
  28. joost-013
    Jul 11, 2018
    10
    I'm not really into JRPG's
    I'm not really into anime
    I'm not really into dating sims I'm not really into turn based combat despite all that I'm 100% into Persona 5, and it's my favorite game I played this year. That should give you an image of it's qualities. That being said, it's a game you play in a weird way, it's nothing out of the ordinary to stop playing for a month before    I'm not really into JRPG's
    I'm not really into anime
    I'm not really into dating sims
    I'm not really into turn based combat

    despite all that I'm 100% into Persona 5, and it's my favorite game I played this year. That should give you an image of it's qualities.

    That being said, it's a game you play in a weird way, it's nothing out of the ordinary to stop playing for a month before picking it up again (it's story is quite long). This goes perfectly with it's laid back attitude while playing. The music is top notch and the pace is as fast as you want to play.    … Expand
  29. huiboy
    Jul 10, 2018
    8
    Good game- not amazing. I give it a 7 for enjoyment but an 8 for overall quality in art and polish. The story isn’t incredible but the bosses are very unique and interesting. It is also like one giant anime which is pretty cool. It goes up and down between being completely invested and then becomes dragging and boring. Halfway through the game and I don’t feel like I’m missing out if IGood game- not amazing. I give it a 7 for enjoyment but an 8 for overall quality in art and polish. The story isn’t incredible but the bosses are very unique and interesting. It is also like one giant anime which is pretty cool. It goes up and down between being completely invested and then becomes dragging and boring. Halfway through the game and I don’t feel like I’m missing out if I don’t finish it but I do want to just to see how it ends. Lots of time management that can get stressful so I recommend not worrying about efficiency on your first play through. Usually just when I get bored of daily life- it opens a new story arc and a dungeon that comes with it, which keeps me interested. I like the feeling of beating games, but since this will take a while, I’ll move on but I do suggest RPG enthusiasts to give this a try especially on a sale… Expand
  30. Maxson
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Everything in this game is 10/10. I can't wait for more Persona games in the future.
  31. Aridos
    Jun 30, 2018
    9
    Not a lot of games make me play them multiple times to get all the content.
    Persona 5 is one of these games.
    Persona 5 takes the Persona formula since 3 and pushes it to its proper place- a fun RPG that both has multiple layers, real world commentary and most of all- fun gameplay. The only reason this game doesn't get a 10 from me is that it didn't do *enough* to move away from the    Not a lot of games make me play them multiple times to get all the content.
    Persona 5 is one of these games.

    Persona 5 takes the Persona formula since 3 and pushes it to its proper place- a fun RPG that both has multiple layers, real world commentary and most of all- fun gameplay.

    The only reason this game doesn't get a 10 from me is that it didn't do *enough* to move away from the Persona 4 formula, and improve on it in *every* way. It is evident that those who played 3 and 4, while still getting really into the game, will realize it isn't 100% over the previous, and it is likely because it is a different game, however, if up to today I still feel like 4 pulled me in stronger than 5- it means this is better as an entry for new players than for old players.

    There is still no denying the game is amazing. Story-wise the game doesn't shy from some serious commentary, and gameplay-wise it's simple yet has layers (like its story and themes! Wow, almost like it's an excellently designed game).

    In short, buy, play, and try this game out.    … Expand
  32. special_effect
    Jun 29, 2018
    0
    What a piece of garbage game...the graphics belongs to PSP, the story telling choices available have ZERO effects on the game's trail and MOST IMPORTANTLY, the game is bloated with 40 to 50% of game padding such as unnecessary text, totally useless animated transition between scenes and whatever is possible to make 50 hours of already repetitive game play to artificially become 100 hours.What a piece of garbage game...the graphics belongs to PSP, the story telling choices available have ZERO effects on the game's trail and MOST IMPORTANTLY, the game is bloated with 40 to 50% of game padding such as unnecessary text, totally useless animated transition between scenes and whatever is possible to make 50 hours of already repetitive game play to artificially become 100 hours. If Persona 5 had 3 castles + the Finale it could have been a great game and experience, but the over exaggerated length break it all. DON'T BUY THIS UNLESS IF YOU ARE A PERSONA FAN.… Expand
  33. 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
  34. Deependra
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    P5 has some beautiful art work, an unique story and excellent BGM that will keep you hooked up with the game for hours and hours. That's not it, the persona powers can even be customised/fused to give birth to new persona. That gives us access to new characters with their unique skills and abilities
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. peace0ut023
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Game of the Year if you have a ps4 or ps3 this is the game you need to get. The characters are 10/10 the graphics are not that amazing but the stylish look of it make it a 10/10. The action is 10/10. The soundtrack is 10/10. Everything about this game is 10/10. I hope this game wins game of the year, it deserves it, best persona.
  38. mmchen
    Jun 12, 2018
    0
    Persona 5 is a JRPG (Japanese Role-Playing Game) that is part of a bigger franchise called the Megami Tensei. Just like it’s earlier instalments, Persona 5 also focuses on the high school life of Japanese teenagers. This brings the players into the culture of the Japanese high school life. The factors that set Persona 5 apart from other JRPGs is its unique gameplay, and game design.Persona 5 is a JRPG (Japanese Role-Playing Game) that is part of a bigger franchise called the Megami Tensei. Just like it’s earlier instalments, Persona 5 also focuses on the high school life of Japanese teenagers. This brings the players into the culture of the Japanese high school life. The factors that set Persona 5 apart from other JRPGs is its unique gameplay, and game design. Throughout the game, players will never get bored because of the beautiful view of Tokyo players are able to explore. The boss fights are another factor. Each boss has a unique fighting style, and it is up to the players to organize their character roster and defeat the boss. In this paper I will analyze what makes Persona 5 such a great game to play.
    Personally, the aesthetics of a game is what I look first. The Persona series in general has always had its high standard of aesthetics. Persona 5 in particular has astounding art design and music components. Through the access of the top-notch processing power of the PlayStation 4 console, the Persona 5 team was able to add in more details to the game compared to the PlayStation 2 Persona 4 game. As the player explores Tokyo, players will realize the small details set in by the producers. For example, when you explore the in-game Tokyo, you will realize that the train station is exactly the same as the one in Tokyo. When you compare each train station, it is as if you are touring Tokyo in real life.
    The details Persona 5 provides even brings players into the culture of Japan as well. Throughout the game, players experience many different festivals in Japanese culture. Personally, I really enjoyed the school festival they had in school. It really brings out something different compared to other JRPG games. I believe that people are drawn to this aspect of the game since it brings out the Japanese culture that people are interested in. Playing as a high school student also brings in the high school culture as a Japanese high school student. It makes some events relatable. I believe that this is one of the reasons that the Persona series is so successful. When playing the game, players are easily intrigued by the fine details of the high school life. It is easy for someone to say “Oh! This reminds me of when I was in high school” or “Hey! I am experiencing something similar in the game!” These relatable experience in school makes the game standout compared to all the other JRPGs on the market.
    Persona 5 is different from other JRPGs not just because of the relatable experiences, but also the unique narrative gameplay it provides. In the beginning of the game, our protagonist is tied up in jail. This immediately captures the players interests as what is going on in the game. Similar to the movie “Memento”, players are constantly intrigued as to what caused the protagonist to be locked up in jail. After every chapter of the game, players reveal more and more information of why our protagonist is in jail. The transitions between the end of a boss fight and the interrogation scene in jail is extremely well done. The manga feel page flips, the animation, and the music just goes well together to set the tone of an ending to another beginning.
    In the end, Persona 5 is definitely a game that I will be revisiting very soon. Personally, I have already played over 100 hours on the game and counting. Persona 5 is a game that is meant to be revisited over and over. Players may have finished the story of the game, but there is always something more to test and challenge your abilities as a player. For example, in the depths of Mementos, there is a hard boss known as the reaper. He is one of the hardest bosses to play against. Players need to have their characters at a high level, and also needs to coordinate between each character to attack and defend at the right timing in order to beat him. There are also other side quests players could complete. All in all, Persona 5 is a great game that I would recommend to anyone who is interested in the JRPG genre.    … Expand
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. Xelion
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Visuals, music, gameplay, confidants, combat, story. You even save your game with style. Stylesona is a 10.
  42. Kayl_Braflovski
    May 29, 2018
    10
    Beautiful game. But it dont have russian language. I love this game, because in her many content.
  43. sylvanguria
    May 27, 2018
    10
    It's so huge RPG, so warm art style, so groovy music tracks, so full of plot twists and holly molly such an addictive gameplay. A Masterpiece
  44. Stallion2086
    May 25, 2018
    9
    This game has really incredible story, phenomenal soundtrack, the characters are very interesting. Atlus created an awesome title! Don't miss it!
  45. NateLane
    May 25, 2018
    7
    While the story, characters, and VO's are top notch in the english version of the game, I feel like the game hardly has any actual... game.. to it. When confronted with non-dialogue tasks, there are no actual choices to be had, as the game provides you with a single option. These "gameplay" moments are then heavily sandwiched by loading screens, cutscenes, and dialogue events that reallyWhile the story, characters, and VO's are top notch in the english version of the game, I feel like the game hardly has any actual... game.. to it. When confronted with non-dialogue tasks, there are no actual choices to be had, as the game provides you with a single option. These "gameplay" moments are then heavily sandwiched by loading screens, cutscenes, and dialogue events that really leave me wanting for more gameplay.… Expand
  46. UnionJack0714
    May 25, 2018
    9
    JRPGs in general tend to be very hit and miss with players. Persona 5 however, is in a class of its own. The combination of excellent artistic visual design, well crafted music, interesting characters and unique combat system add up to create one of the best ps4 exclusives ever. The idea of playing as a student going to school, completing jobs and living a normal life during the day soundsJRPGs in general tend to be very hit and miss with players. Persona 5 however, is in a class of its own. The combination of excellent artistic visual design, well crafted music, interesting characters and unique combat system add up to create one of the best ps4 exclusives ever. The idea of playing as a student going to school, completing jobs and living a normal life during the day sounds very anti fun, but is thankfully executed very well and proves to an enjoyable experience. However the real stand out is at night, infiltrating dungeon like palaces that act as massive labyrinths for the player to explore and fight enemies. Combat isn't anything ground breaking, but neither is it bad. It is surprisingly tactical and will require some mental input from the player, especially when fighting the bosses. The best part of this game is the music and graphics. A jazzy and smooth soundtrack compliments the anime and shaded art style, providing a look and feel that will last the test of time. This is truly a must have for any ps4 owner, Atlus have really out done themselves. 9/10… Expand
  47. midipon
    May 24, 2018
    3
    More overrated anime tripe from Atlus. Persona games always tackle a controversial topic just enough to get asspats for it then drop it like a ton of bricks or not actually say anything meaningful. Good for waifu-slobbering sexless manchildren and teenagers, but there's not much else.
  48. Fairbottom
    May 23, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great if you've ever wanted to commit mass atrocities against some inscrutable minority group without feeling any pangs of guilt. The game calls them shadows or some such, I don't know, I had trouble following the story. Also, there's a weird eugenics program for personae. I find the constant weeding out of the weaker, enervating elements from your personae-herrenvolk really tedious.

    On a more positive note, the aesthetic choices made by the game designers are spot on. Usually genocidal warfare against vulnerable populations is depicted too drably.    … Expand
  49. Diosuke
    May 22, 2018
    0
    no se lanzo para pc y nisiquiera esta en español, que falta de confianza para la comunidad, no digo que lo probe pero no quieren sacarlo para pc ni en español
  50. FreeStylerFC
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Just finished it. 120 hours. My favourite 2017 game, great job Atlus, as always.
  51. 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
  52. Jezuzo
    May 20, 2018
    9
    Gran juego. La verdad, de lo poco que he visto de él parece un juegazo muy gordo. Aunque no soy de ese estilo de juegos, debo reconocer que este es la hostia.
  53. 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
  54. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    8
    + The story is very good but has some flaws.
    + You get to choose the protagonists responses at times and he does have a bit of back story.
    + The game has some great side stories. + It's fun trying to get as much done in a dungeon and in a single day, while conserving energy. + Out of dungeon parts are great, like past Persona games, but needed something new. + Deciding how to spend    + The story is very good but has some flaws.
    + You get to choose the protagonists responses at times and he does have a bit of back story.
    + The game has some great side stories.
    + It's fun trying to get as much done in a dungeon and in a single day, while conserving energy.
    + Out of dungeon parts are great, like past Persona games, but needed something new.
    + Deciding how to spend your day is a lot of fun and your given lots of options.
    + Choices made in your free time matter for improving character stats and building bonds.
    + The graphics are poor for a PS4 game but the games art direction more than makes up for it.
    + Dungeons aren't the same dull corridors of the past, though some dungeons still look a bit dull.
    + The music is great for the most part but the tracks while exploring dungeons are very repetitive.
    - Never been a big fan of silent protagonists and it makes the main character feel soul less.
    - Story is too structured, along with the dungeons which go though the same steps as past ones.
    - Lot of junk unnecessary dialogue. Explains obvious things which is really annoying in dungeons.
    - The stealth is a good idea but can be very frustrating with clunky controls and detection.
    - There is a randomly generated dungeon in this game which isn't very fun to explore as it's very dull.
    - Game over when the main character goes down is super infuriating, coupled with instadeath spells.    … Expand
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. Revoltado
    May 6, 2018
    6
    Seria muito bom se não tivesse uma quantidade EXORBITANTE de diálogo... pior que o 4... O pós game também não empolga...
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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 !!!!!!!!!!
  61. Mennowolters
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    Game: Persona 5
    My Rating (from 0 to 100): 91
    Story (0 to 20): 18 (This includes pacing/ narrative and lore) A good story is essential to keep a lot of players interested in your game. Characters (0 to 20): 18 (This includes voice acting / animations and how they complement the story) Even if your story is great, if the characters are un-interesting or just stupid in the context    Game: Persona 5
    My Rating (from 0 to 100): 91

    Story (0 to 20): 18
    (This includes pacing/ narrative and lore)
    A good story is essential to keep a lot of players interested in your game.

    Characters (0 to 20): 18
    (This includes voice acting / animations and how they complement the story)
    Even if your story is great, if the characters are un-interesting or just stupid in the context of the game, it will ruin the game. A good story-teller is at least as important as a good story.

    Gameplay (0 to 20): 18
    (This includes combat/ movement and the way you interact in the world)
    if you just want a good story with good characters alone, go watch a movie! Gameplay is one if not the most important part of a successful game.

    Design (0 to 15): 15
    (This includes world design / character design / creative spin on common practices)
    Everybody has seen a simple medieval castle / an ordinary zombie and an M16 AR. Keep things fresh and interesting, give game devs the freedom to give their personal spin on things.

    Bonus Ratings
    These are more personal.

    Soundtrack (0 to 15): 15
    A great soundtrack is in my opinion a must for a 10/10.

    Replay/Endgame (0 to 5): 2
    I like to play more even after the story has finished like side quests. I would also include side activities in games to this like; the last of us multiplayer or Doom’s map editor.

    Polish (0 to 5): 5
    (Is it buggy or not? Do parts of the game feel rushed? But remember, bugs can be fixed)
    Well do I have to explain? No one likes a buggy/leggy game. It breaks immersion and f%cks your play trough. I still have nightmares from the assassin’s creed “no face” bug…

    Extra: Persona 5 the anime coming up. lets see if its good.    … Expand
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. Kraeth
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    After ten years of waiting, I was expecting a very decent title. After all, Persona4 was a masterpiece. No way they can top that.

    And I was wrong. From the frachise-stylish start, with that blazing jazz soundtrack I couldn't and wouldn't stop. Everything I disliked about 4 was fixed. The dungeons are now fun, instead of rng tunnels. You can manage your time more easily. But most    After ten years of waiting, I was expecting a very decent title. After all, Persona4 was a masterpiece. No way they can top that.

    And I was wrong. From the frachise-stylish start, with that blazing jazz soundtrack I couldn't and wouldn't stop. Everything I disliked about 4 was fixed. The dungeons are now fun, instead of rng tunnels. You can manage your time more easily. But most importantly the persona fusion system is much, much better.

    Combat has seen some tweaking, with the introduction of guns (with limited ammo) and a whole range of new perks to unlock from a fantastic range of people. And thank GOD the double-weak stun mechanic is gone. However, if you as the MC die it's still game over. It's not a big issue, but it still sometimes annoys me when stars align and I get killed before I can do anything about it. 45 hours into the game, and it has happened once, so it's not something you should judge the game upon.

    The soundtrack is the best in the series. P3 had a few really great tracks, P4 was kinda 'safe' for a lack of a better word but P5 went all out and struck gold. My weeabooism requires me to play with undub and if you do the same you'll hear many prominent voices, and while they do a great job having Gintoki and Kinpachi in the same room is just begging for "herpes, herpes me!"

    If you're looking for an entry game into the series, start with 3 (FES), then 4. You won't be disappointed with either title; they're phenomenal. But if you start with 5 you're kinda spoiled, since it just doesn't get any better than this.    … Expand
  65. Malakia
    Apr 21, 2018
    8
    Solid old-school turn-based JRPG with interesting story, great character design, and stylish visuals. Easily the best entry in the Persona series so far, it offers an insane amount of content (you can easily spend 80 hours on the main story alone) and replayability thanks to the confidants' system and the addicting process of obtaining and fusing Personas together in order to "catch 'emSolid old-school turn-based JRPG with interesting story, great character design, and stylish visuals. Easily the best entry in the Persona series so far, it offers an insane amount of content (you can easily spend 80 hours on the main story alone) and replayability thanks to the confidants' system and the addicting process of obtaining and fusing Personas together in order to "catch 'em all". Once again, Atlus proves that JRPGs aren't a dying genre and that we could definitely use more high-quality ones on the market.… Expand
  66. peap21
    Apr 20, 2018
    7
    I was new to the Persona series and generally not a fan of turn-based combat RPG.
    I admit Persona 5 has a lot going for it and other reviewers would have listed those valid positive points. Therefore I will share only the 3 main negatives here. To me each of those was worth taking 1 point off the max score.
    - Game takes 15h minimum before you get playing more freely. Before then is only    I was new to the Persona series and generally not a fan of turn-based combat RPG.
    I admit Persona 5 has a lot going for it and other reviewers would have listed those valid positive points. Therefore I will share only the 3 main negatives here. To me each of those was worth taking 1 point off the max score.
    - Game takes 15h minimum before you get playing more freely. Before then is only dialogues and tutorials. That's quite a commitment when you don't know yet if you're going to like the game.
    - The combat part is definitely the most enjoyable (though not revolutionary). Still it is quite repetitive. Once the enemy's weakness is known, it becomes a pretty boring exercise.
    - Sooooooooo much text! Several times throughout the games, you will be just reading dialogues for 1 to 2h. The dialogues are mostly slow, naive and repetitive so it gets really boring.
    In summary, totally understand why some would like this game but I would have preferred 50h of denser gameplay to the proposed 120h lacking intensity.    … Expand
  67. 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.
  68. Jaosnow
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    The long await pays of, persona 5 is amazing and even better than the fourth one, fpr the fans of thd genere of turn based rpg games that were kinda off these days.
    The game looks absolutely stuning visually, the whole part of design and art of the gamd is simply amazing. The OST from Shoji Meguro is amazing as always, chill, rage, emotion, all the feelings are shown so well on the music    The long await pays of, persona 5 is amazing and even better than the fourth one, fpr the fans of thd genere of turn based rpg games that were kinda off these days.
    The game looks absolutely stuning visually, the whole part of design and art of the gamd is simply amazing. The OST from Shoji Meguro is amazing as always, chill, rage, emotion, all the feelings are shown so well on the music of the game but withput being cheesy.
    The game is just something never seen before, so simple and intuitive and yet so complex and well crafted, the game is just an absolute masterpiece    … Expand
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. phoeniix23
    Apr 5, 2018
    2
    First off, I've never played a Persona game. I bought it based on rave reviews and had no idea what to expect beyond gameplay videos on Youtube.

    These are what make up Persona 5: 1. Visual novel 2. Life simulator 3. Turn based combat 4. Anime 5. Simple puzzle based levels which can be infuriating because the save game locations are so far apart in the later stages and you can lose    First off, I've never played a Persona game. I bought it based on rave reviews and had no idea what to expect beyond gameplay videos on Youtube.

    These are what make up Persona 5:
    1. Visual novel
    2. Life simulator
    3. Turn based combat
    4. Anime
    5. Simple puzzle based levels which can be infuriating because the save game locations are so far apart in the later stages and you can lose HOURS of progress just cos of a stupid death. And it's not fun to repeat the same stupid puzzles. Bloodborne for example has a similar mechanic where you might lose progress, but it feels fair because I know for sure it's my fault when that happens and it also helps that repeating the process in Bloodborne is fun practice because of the awesome combat.

    These are the cons of the game to me:
    1. Super long-winded conversations which may appeal to those who love Japanese anime.
    2. No freedom of gameplay and lots of hand holding. There's an illusion of choice.
    3. Story is predictable and I could see the "twists" and who the main villain is from a mile off.
    4. Some characters are not appealing at all and could've been unnecessary.
    5. At the 88hr mark of my gameplay, I was in the final Palace, having endured 2 annoying levels of backtracking for Letters of Recommendation to face the final boss, and then, I got killed due to a random turn based mechanic and I lost all progress cos there was no save room on that level. Absolutely crazy. Uninstalled it out of frustration and plan to just watch a video of the ending on youtube and skip all the inane gameplay and backtracking.
    6. Turn based combat and capturing of Personas are boring after a while. I LOVED FFVII and the turn based combat there felt more tactical and fun.
    7. For an RPG, I didn't really feel like I was roleplaying. It felt like watching an anime show.
    8. Pacing could be better. At the 50-60hr mark, if they had just wrapped up the story, it would've been great. It feels overstretched by the 80+hr mark, and my patience was already running low when the stupid save system blew up in my face. As an adult gamer, time is very precious. Respect our time. Ironically, for a game which teaches time management for your character, it really takes away a lot of real time in your life unnecessarily. Cutscenes, transition screens, game mechanics could have been streamlined to save more time. They were cool to experience at first but by the 50-80hr mark, trust me, it is soooo annoying.
    9. I played 105hrs of Dragon Age, hundreds of hours on Fallout4/Skyrim/Witcher respectively. For each of them, I didn't want the journey to end, or at least I was enjoying myself near the endgame. But for Persona 5, near the endgame, I kept saying "I really hate this game", and kept wondering how much I had to endure to see it to the end. Turned out I reached my breaking point when King Frost somehow, randomly, missed my spells by 2 of my characters and then consecutively critically hit my main character and he died. 2hrs progress gone. 2hrs of annoying backtracking that I have to repeat. No effing way. UNINSTALLED.
    10. I don't know who decided on this, but the worst combat mechanic is if your main character gets KO-ed, it's GAME OVER. Imagine if Cloud got KOed in FFVII and then everyone else dies, how infuriating is that. Doesn't make sense.
    11. Mementos is the worst. It's like Bloodborne's Chalice Dungeons but absolutely mind numbingly boring.
    12. I have no idea why this game has a New Game+. I CANNOT IMAGINE GOING THROUGH IT ALL OVER AGAIN.
    Things I liked about the game:
    1. The song "Life Will Change" which is my current go to track when I go jogging.
    2. Some characters that I got attached to. (4 of them: Tae Takami, Ryuji, Ann, Makoto)
    3. The first few Palaces and their stories were awesome. Then it got too long. They went for quantity instead of quality.
    4. I liked the class, tv quizzes. Pretty interesting fun facts.

    TLDR: If you DON'T LIKE visual novels, Japanese anime, turnbased combat, long puzzle-based dungeons, long dialog/expositions then please, stay away from Persona 5.    … Expand
  72. 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.
  73. KaikiDeishuu
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    Great story, excellent music, stylish art, fun and interesting characters, actually fun turn-based combat with addicting slice of life gameplay; everything about this game is good. Improves on its predecessor, P4 in several aspects but especially gameplay and mechanics.

    It's a mastapeece 20/10
  74. 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
  75. Thilus
    Mar 24, 2018
    9
    TL:DR Persona 5 is probably one of the best jRPG's since Ni No Kuni and possibly the best game I played in a while (with the exception of Witcher 3, which is a masterpiece). This is the type of a game that comes once, maybe twice in a console generation and a must have for any jRPG's lover. I won't give it a 10, but it's very damn near. 9.5/10 for sure.

    Pros: - Phenomenal music. This    TL:DR Persona 5 is probably one of the best jRPG's since Ni No Kuni and possibly the best game I played in a while (with the exception of Witcher 3, which is a masterpiece). This is the type of a game that comes once, maybe twice in a console generation and a must have for any jRPG's lover. I won't give it a 10, but it's very damn near. 9.5/10 for sure.

    Pros:
    - Phenomenal music. This has got to be at the top of this list. The OST is simply amazing. It's one of those things that I'll remember for a long, long time. Just listen to the "Persona 5 OST - Price" on YouTube and feel the vibe.
    - Great story and memorable characters (mostly). I wouldn't call the writing superb, but when the game is as long as Persona 5 (100+ hours for one playthrough), the story has to be good to keep you entertained. The characters are mostly interesting with some minor exceptions.
    - Entertaining confidance system through which you strenghten the bonds with you fellow teammates and other characters that are important to the story. Every person has a backstory, which makes them even more interesting.
    - Great battle system. It looks a bit like Pokemon and plays a little like Pokemon, and... that's just fine! Gathering new Personas is both fun and challenging, especially if you're looking to get that final trophy for catching them all.
    - Around 100 hours of great content, although...

    Cons:
    - I feel like the game could have been a little shorter. I think 80 hours for one playthrough would have been just right. It would have been enough to explore the game in-depth, and at the same time the ending seems like a little bit of a drag.

    Go get it, guys!    … Expand
  76. jellalfer11
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    the best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPGthe best JRPG
  77. 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
  78. Elias_Schmitz
    Mar 23, 2018
    7
    The game is really good, I mean, you have to agree with it if you finish it, it wouldn’t be impossible to play it for 100+ hours if it wasn't.
    The problem is, in the end you get to really hate the few problems the game has, what in my opinion, it takes the masterpiece tittle away from it, making it not have THAT perfect and unforgettable feeling, and I kind of hate that right now.
    First    The game is really good, I mean, you have to agree with it if you finish it, it wouldn’t be impossible to play it for 100+ hours if it wasn't.
    The problem is, in the end you get to really hate the few problems the game has, what in my opinion, it takes the masterpiece tittle away from it, making it not have THAT perfect and unforgettable feeling, and I kind of hate that right now.
    First of all, the game is way too long, it could totally be done with a little more than a half of it, and they would not take any of the actually game of it. For example, do you really need to spend so much time with your confidants? I’m not talking about the good time, but those you go there and you are not gonna get your relationship any deep, so you just spend a day to get a little close to them. Come one, the game is not already long enough? Furthermore, the messages, OMG, I want to kill myself when I get home after talking for hours with the Phantom Thiefs and when you get home THEY REPEAT EVERTHING USING MESSAGES! Come on guys, didn’t we just talk about that? After awhile you just have to skip those messages and I’m pretty sure o missed some good stuff doing that.
    What about the ending part? After a million palaces, a million Mementos Floor, then you have one more floor, that looks like a palace, and then one more palace, and then one more floor with 4 mini bosses, to then make able to the final fight, It’s like a 20 hours just in the final act. All that after you thought you had beaten the final boss!!!
    Now the mechanics of the game. It was not made for you to max all your confidants in your first play, because it’s impossible to do that unless you either use a guide or you study and think A LOT on how to do that, also, to do that you have to spend only one day in each palace in order to achieve that. The problem is, I don’t think it is fair to rush the palace in one day in order to spend that day with one friend that it is not get any deeper with you in the next time you meet him. It’s just an example of how unbalanced it is.
    In conclusion, the game is really good, but damn, they really pissed me off in the end, and I think it took the masterpiece tittle from it.    … Expand
  79. 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 .
  80. 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!
  81. madcritic_
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    A gorgeous, vibrant world and captivating story make Persona 5 a new gold standard for Japanese RPGs.
  82. OllyNorton
    Mar 6, 2018
    8
    If I had reviewed this game at around 50 hours it would have been a 10. The game is beautiful, has many QoL improvements over Persona 4, and the sound design and music are exceptional. However after having completed the game, I found myself thinking it could have done with some astute editing.

    Text conversations, that happen throughout the game, become a chore as every single character    If I had reviewed this game at around 50 hours it would have been a 10. The game is beautiful, has many QoL improvements over Persona 4, and the sound design and music are exceptional. However after having completed the game, I found myself thinking it could have done with some astute editing.

    Text conversations, that happen throughout the game, become a chore as every single character has to have something to say. What was initially a cool way of recapping the plot becomes streams of unnecessary text. The plot, which was building up to a grand finale with a well developed if shadowy antagonist, takes a left turn for the final few hours. The resulting battles are epic, but the story didn't build to any of it. It almost feels like the game ends and then there is DLC added. A big grievance, that I can see no reason for, is that still If the main character gets downed (which in high level areas can happen with a few lucky strikes from an enemy) it's game over, all other characters can be revived but no if you get unlucky you're losing what can be up to an hour of progress in certain areas.

    I think Person 4 golden still stands as the series high water mark, the characters were more memorable, and the plot more personable. However Persona 5 is still a great game. If you have the time it is well worth exploring this world.    … Expand
  83. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Mar 5, 2018
    7
    After my 120 hrs play through, I found this game to be be very different from anything I've played before. I really enjoyed the art direction, the characters, the story, and the gameplay. Even though all those things were great there are some issues that I had with the game. First of all is the length, normally I wouldn't complain about a game being too long, but they could of seriouslyAfter my 120 hrs play through, I found this game to be be very different from anything I've played before. I really enjoyed the art direction, the characters, the story, and the gameplay. Even though all those things were great there are some issues that I had with the game. First of all is the length, normally I wouldn't complain about a game being too long, but they could of seriously cut the dialogue of this game in half. I love reading books but I don't play video games to read a novel, and unfortunately most of the time spent in P5 is used reading endless dialogue. The art direction of this game is awesome! the anime characters work really well. I didnt think the graphics of the environments were really done very well and this game is definitely a port from PS3. The music is really great until you've heard the same 3 songs over and over for the entire 120 hrs, WTF. I really enjoyed the pokemon type battle system. The boss fights were not only challenging but fun figuring out their weaknesses. I dont know if I would ever play another Persona game, but you will for sure get your monies worth with P5.… Expand
  84. neothinker
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    I played Persona 4 in High School surprised that there was a game being released so late in the PS2s lifespan, but wow was I blown away. After I beat Persona 4 I immediately played Persona 3 loved that game too. Fast forward to 2017 and Persona 5 finally came out. This game is the best Persona game and that says a lot. I put 86 hours into it and as the credits rolled I had a big smile onI played Persona 4 in High School surprised that there was a game being released so late in the PS2s lifespan, but wow was I blown away. After I beat Persona 4 I immediately played Persona 3 loved that game too. Fast forward to 2017 and Persona 5 finally came out. This game is the best Persona game and that says a lot. I put 86 hours into it and as the credits rolled I had a big smile on my face. Seriously though if you have never played a Persona game before go ahead and start with this and then play the others- you'll be dying for more, I know it.… Expand
  85. JuanLuisGG14
    Feb 26, 2018
    10
    After 100 hours of game, i just finished it. Wait, 100 hours?!!!! Yes, Persona 5 is an inmense experience, with a complex and compelling story which succeeds at exploring many aspects of humanity and society. I'm still amazed by the amount of content this game has for its plot. No game i played before feels so polished as this. As this game lasts for so long, anybody can question ifAfter 100 hours of game, i just finished it. Wait, 100 hours?!!!! Yes, Persona 5 is an inmense experience, with a complex and compelling story which succeeds at exploring many aspects of humanity and society. I'm still amazed by the amount of content this game has for its plot. No game i played before feels so polished as this. As this game lasts for so long, anybody can question if Persona 5 manages to hook you all that time. Answer is: yes, most of the time. Thereare some little flaws here and there, but those are minimal considering the scope and overall greatness.
    It is my personal Goty 2017    … Expand
  86. Laffn14
    Feb 20, 2018
    8
    Persona 4 golden got me hooked on the series, and Persona 5 follow up on its brilliansy. An interesting story, exiting characters and a good battles system. You can clearly see that the developers wanted to make this game good, which is more than i can say for some people, *cough, cough Ea, cough cough. But even tho its gets a lot of praise from me, and deservingly so, the reason why IPersona 4 golden got me hooked on the series, and Persona 5 follow up on its brilliansy. An interesting story, exiting characters and a good battles system. You can clearly see that the developers wanted to make this game good, which is more than i can say for some people, *cough, cough Ea, cough cough. But even tho its gets a lot of praise from me, and deservingly so, the reason why I gave it a 8/10 in stead of a 10/10 is due to two small things.

    The cover system is garbage. Its harder to snap out of cover than winning the lottery twice, plus im not the biggest fan of the cover system as a hold.

    The palaces can be fun, but sometimes ending up as repetitive.

    Plus the characters, although being very good, just lacks that tiny bit of charm and spark that persona 4 golden had. For example Ryuji is annoying due to his rebellious style, Yusuke is incredibly naive when it comes to knowing what to say and when.

    But i will end on a high note. Im pretty dure that if Persona 6 gets realeased I can promise you exiting characters , a great battle system, and a interesting story.    … Expand
  87. gamecritic22
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    Persona 5 is a great game that was well worth the long development time and wait. It boasts solid game play, a fun and interesting cast of characters, new additions to the series and a story that can feel more than relatable to people.

    Persona 5 is a great game if you want to see what Persona or even the whole Shin Megami Tense series is about or even what JRPGs can be like in general.    Persona 5 is a great game that was well worth the long development time and wait. It boasts solid game play, a fun and interesting cast of characters, new additions to the series and a story that can feel more than relatable to people.

    Persona 5 is a great game if you want to see what Persona or even the whole Shin Megami Tense series is about or even what JRPGs can be like in general. Most credible reviews reflect the game perfectly. Definitely a must have in any PS4 collection.    … Expand
  88. Torreyes
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was very sceptical about buying this game, now i'm only afraid i may never play such a magnificent game again, it's shocking how good this game is. 1st time playing any Persona game. OMG !!! This game is awesome !!! I'm Speechless about everything so far. Just an amazing game !! Definitely a must have on PS4 !! If you get the chance to buy this game Don't hesitate because You'll be glad you did. Wish there would be more high quality games like this all together it's perfect. This Title deserves an 11 out of 10. The music in this game is the best ever been put into a video game , absolutely fantastic. I'm about 110 hours so far in the game still haven't Finnish the story and to be honest i Don't know if i want to... simple because i love this game , fortunately there's a NG + I've heard. I Don't have enough words to praise this game but i know it's the best game i'll ever play .… Expand
  89. ORevisor
    Feb 14, 2018
    6
    - Muito diálogo, dias a fio só de diálogos... E muitos sem relevância, é tanto diálogo que me fez deixar de prestar atenção no enredo do game, graças a Deus tem um botão de acelerar as conversas, mas mesmo assim é muito chato...
    - Sem grandes inovações comparando-se aos predecessores
    - O sistema de confidant já está chato, sem novidades e extremamente limitado, assim como as versões    - Muito diálogo, dias a fio só de diálogos... E muitos sem relevância, é tanto diálogo que me fez deixar de prestar atenção no enredo do game, graças a Deus tem um botão de acelerar as conversas, mas mesmo assim é muito chato...
    - Sem grandes inovações comparando-se aos predecessores
    - O sistema de confidant já está chato, sem novidades e extremamente limitado, assim como as versões anteriores existem respostas pré-definidas para se elevar o ranking e ter basicamente os mesmos resultados finais
    - A recuperação de SP no início do jogo é extremamente difícil
    - Muitas habilidades boas são liberadas apenas com personas de níveis muito alto
    - O jogo favorece personas que são criados em níveis baixos, pois você pode controlar os pontos de atributos quando se ganha lv ao longo do jogo, já os que são criados em lv alto vem com os atributos bagunçados e sem possibilidade de correção ou aprimoramento, lembrando que nessa versão só se aumenta os atributos através de elevação de nível
    - Poderiam ter criado mais personas
    - A maioria das magias ficaram simples e feias
    + As lutas são divertidas e fluidas, as magias são executadas com maior velocidade comparados ao 3 e 4
    + As músicas do game são muito boas
    Findando... o jogo vale a grana gasta, porém, não acredito que se trate de um jogo 10/10, os diálogos se tornam tão irritantes que estraga o fator replay, terminei uma vez o jogo e não tenho vontade de joga-lo novamente...    … Expand
  90. Sebascr12
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    Persona 5 is the best RPG in Ps4(in my opinion). Good, soundtrack and the game-play is solid.
    The exploration is immerse and the part of social game is so good.
  91. GoldenKing95
    Feb 10, 2018
    9
    Persona 5 is a fantastic game with a more grim tone then Persona 4, but boy, it all has meaning! The story is great, music is outstanding and the User Interface truly delivers a unique and fitting style that just feels alive!

    What surprised me most was the amazing cast of characters, whom have there own problems and controversial relationships, which in the current society, is a wager,    Persona 5 is a fantastic game with a more grim tone then Persona 4, but boy, it all has meaning! The story is great, music is outstanding and the User Interface truly delivers a unique and fitting style that just feels alive!

    What surprised me most was the amazing cast of characters, whom have there own problems and controversial relationships, which in the current society, is a wager, but I love it! They don't feel so stereotypical as a great deal of JRPG's characters!

    For me this should be a must-buy for every Playstation 4 owner, especially with the 38 euro price point currently in the Netherlands! The only negative I have is that it feels a bit stretched at the end, but it doesn't effect the story!    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. LuisSnow
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    It's being a long time since I invest so much time in a game. Persona 5 is simply a brilliant JRPG. I'm kind of a newcomer to the series. Tried to play Persona 3, but I just couldn't finish it. Instead, Persona 5, I play it religiously almost everyday. I got trapped by the history, the characters, the gameplay, the music, is hard to describe it. All these things together created somethingIt's being a long time since I invest so much time in a game. Persona 5 is simply a brilliant JRPG. I'm kind of a newcomer to the series. Tried to play Persona 3, but I just couldn't finish it. Instead, Persona 5, I play it religiously almost everyday. I got trapped by the history, the characters, the gameplay, the music, is hard to describe it. All these things together created something unique and appealing. Persona 5 is a amazing game and I highly recommended it to jrpg and non jrpg fans. I think you will have a great time with this one.… Expand
  94. MAFIAxMaverick
    Feb 6, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perk of having the Flu - finally able to finish Persona 5. What an experience it was. I had never played a Persona game before, but I fellow RPG-loving friend told me this was the time to try it. I can't believe I'd never played this series before. The game was a blast, combat was a blast, collecting personas was a blast, and I enjoyed the story for the most part. I guess as someone who hasn't played the series before, I wasn't as blown away by Igor being imitated. And I felt as if the ending of the game in regards to the depths of Momentos, the final boss, and the build up to it was a bit underwhelming. But the journey to get there, what a ride.

    I really liked every character, save Ryuji outside of his confidant story line. It felt like the writers wanted him to just be the guy that messed everything up. I really wanted to like the character, especially after his personal arc, but I just did not like the way he was written.

    My only other complaint, which I also had for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, is the blatant womanizing, and using women as sex symbols. I get this is supposed to be about high schoolers, and I remember some of the stuff I did in high school. But the freaking out every time the girls were in bathing suits, staring, making this painfully obvious that there was some sexual tension or something, is just a big turn off for me in games. Honestly, it bothered me even more than the option to romance grown adults.

    Definitely love the series save a few things and I definitely want to go back and play some of the prior installations now that I've got P5 under my belt.    … Expand
  95. Ironwolfshade
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    This is my first persona and I'm absolutely in love with it! love the characters, the story, the animations and as for the gameplay I can't remember how many years have passed since I played a good turn based jrpg! with exploration, interesting dungeons and a very well designed daily life system, also the soundtrack is cool. if you are an rpg fan, this is a must have!
  96. 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.
  97. 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
  98. FabioSS
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    The best ps4 rpg and one of the best of all time. Unique and fun battle system. Excellent RPG!
  99. woosang
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    이 게임은 환상적이다 ost도 너무 좋고 게임 스토리 전투시트템까지 너무 좋아서 빨리 다음 시리즈가 나오길 기대하고 있다
  100. 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
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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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