Persona 5

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8.7

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  1. JoelIsAJoke
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Simply the best game ever, the combat is amazing, the real world part of it is amazing, the story is amazing and the palaces are so fun to go through with really creative boss fights.
  2. The_Final_Boss
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    it will take you at least 100 hours just to get through the main story line and that's not being a compleionist or anything either. Epic boss music soundtracks. Traditional turn based RPG mixed in with a dating simulator and you got yourself a Persona game.
  3. Pandaninja360
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    One of the best story I played. You get attached to your friends and your sad when it is sad or something bad happen to them. It's my first persona and I can't wait to play the next one.
  4. Vexx3r
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This game has the best soundtrack I have heard, and a very unique art style and UI and a story that will fail to bore and believable characters
  5. Luckismyskill
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    I heard a lot about about this game but I never thought it would be so GREAT,I am a ps fan since I remember,from the ps1 to nowadays and it felt so nostalgic,i remenber myself playing at my ps2 sly cooper 2,omg that’s my favorite game of my childhood,putting aside gta 3 and vice city.The plot is so deep reflecting how in society everyone is wearing a mask and our real self is hiding insideI heard a lot about about this game but I never thought it would be so GREAT,I am a ps fan since I remember,from the ps1 to nowadays and it felt so nostalgic,i remenber myself playing at my ps2 sly cooper 2,omg that’s my favorite game of my childhood,putting aside gta 3 and vice city.The plot is so deep reflecting how in society everyone is wearing a mask and our real self is hiding inside our hearts that I couldn’t skip a single dialogue,just because of how good the story is,but also the gameplay is really good,maybe you don’t got things at the beginning but once you got some time,everything starts to flow.And what I can say about soundtrack,it is a MASTERPIECE,only those songs can make you play for a while.I have to say that I’m not an rpg fan but every second of this game was worth it.… Expand
  6. Fabiohpm
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    The best J_RPG l haver played, the characters is awesome developyng, the gameplay is Dynamic and easy to learn, if you like animes is the best choise to play
  7. Abdulnasser
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The feelings and chills you get when you are fighting Shido are incomparable… Expand
  8. Ratherbejon
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is great. There is so much more content and little changes that make the game feel fresh and new, that palaces feel like an entirely new experience. P5R also adds a ton of quality of life changes and better tutorials that will welcome new players. This game is amazing and a must buy for any JR PG fans!
  9. Deadmanrulez
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Honestly this game is sublime and dare I say the pinacle of JRPGs there is something for everyone in this game and I don't think it gets nearly as much praise as it deserves.
  10. Andydoo
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Didn't play this game until recently but it's just my personal favorite game of all time. The music is insanely good, the combat is engaging, the world is well-designed, the story is deep and the characters are some of the best I've seen in a video game period. This game is so worth the price it really should be three times as expensive, so don't even think about not picking this one up.Didn't play this game until recently but it's just my personal favorite game of all time. The music is insanely good, the combat is engaging, the world is well-designed, the story is deep and the characters are some of the best I've seen in a video game period. This game is so worth the price it really should be three times as expensive, so don't even think about not picking this one up. It's also worth noting that this is my first Persona game, and I hadn't even heard about the series until Joker was added to Smash, so it's totally fine to start the series here.… Expand
  11. Casjamin
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    Wow, just Wow. I never Thought a game so dialogue heavy and story driven could get me so attached. I’ve always been more of “Not too Many cutscenes, more action and gameplay” Type of person, but something’s just different about Persona 5. I love every single second of it, the story, the characters, the turn-based combat. It all just comes together so perfect. Im 50 hours in which is onlyWow, just Wow. I never Thought a game so dialogue heavy and story driven could get me so attached. I’ve always been more of “Not too Many cutscenes, more action and gameplay” Type of person, but something’s just different about Persona 5. I love every single second of it, the story, the characters, the turn-based combat. It all just comes together so perfect. Im 50 hours in which is only about halfway, but seriously guys, go and play This masterpiece if you haven’t already!… Expand
  12. Falseswipe
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    When you think of a good anime-style RPG or a good place to begin with RPGs for people who love anime, you should think of persona 5.

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

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

    This game is predictably cheap nowadays, so give it a shot if you need to try something new (don’t bother with the royal version, this one is better lol)    … Expand
  13. Mossyrocks
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    A classic. If you like turn based battles, visual novels, or anime this game is a must buy. Persona games don’t need to be played in order so this one is beginner friendly too!
  14. Poofpooof
    May 7, 2020
    10
    Super classic game. If you grew up with something like Pokémon but want something more mature now that you are older this is the game you have been looking for.
  15. H9Stalin
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Un increíble Jrpg que es una mejora de los anteriores juegos de Persona con una jugabilidad excelente, historia interesante, personajes carismáticos y una música simplemente genial.
  16. Fadymaged
    May 17, 2020
    10
    Wanna say something the game is over a 100 hours long don't buy it if you didn't have the time don't buy it
  17. Loki95
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest game ever made, with incredibile character design, music, gameplay, and well written story. Amazing.
  18. Duoliss
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    It was amazing.the game was fun and enjoyed the heck out the new version.it brought alot of new features to make the game feel better like:being able to reload guns in the dungeouns is cool.i like the characters alot and i enjoyed it.this is truly the definitive editon of persona 5
  19. Luigichief
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    My top 1 game is not perfect but it is very good. The mix of being a student and exploring dungeons helping your friends or someone "at the same time" is very interesting and the way the time passes in this game is fantastic. The schedule for this game is one of the best mechanics ever made in a video game. You need to plan and use your time in the best possible way, after all you want toMy top 1 game is not perfect but it is very good. The mix of being a student and exploring dungeons helping your friends or someone "at the same time" is very interesting and the way the time passes in this game is fantastic. The schedule for this game is one of the best mechanics ever made in a video game. You need to plan and use your time in the best possible way, after all you want to interact with your friends, you have to go to school, you want to explore this world and discover the possible things to interact, you need to study for the tests that are coming come, you want to improve your status, you want to get a girlfriend, besides you can do side quests and explore "Mementos" (the optional 'dungeon' of the game) but the urgency of you needing to optimize your time comes from you always having the pressure of an 'x' date to finish the dungeon you are in, advancing the story or something bad will happen to the characters (usually).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    A defect was that having relationships with the characters does not affect any dialogue during the story. There should be more events to interact with the characters and they could be more complex, interesting and slightly affect the relationship between you and the character. Another point worth mentioning is that if you don't like to read or understand English, this game is not for you.    … Expand
  20. Abd0253710
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The best game ever made, the story is amazing, the characters are all loveable, the gameplay is fantastic.
  21. Vahidasd95
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    I played catherine full body and original catherine before this game and honestly it was my first experince in JRPG games
    It got me very good now its best game of my life :)
    I
  22. Not_Ur_Momz
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The game is really fun and is what got me into turn based games. I found the story entertaining too.
  23. Nick_Scratch
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Pretty much everything I've ever wanted in a JRPG. The kind of game I will likely revisit every year.
  24. AKpleX
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра на 120 часов, стилистика просто пушка.
    Тут без вопросов надо брать
  25. SilentStar
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The only game that i have played for a whole week non stop and never got bored of which was fascinating to me because i can never play games for more that 4 hours without getting bored or being to lazy to finish it
  26. Toast-King
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 is a colossal game, blending dungeon adventures with a life simulator to provide a perfectly paced experience that I expect to return to every couple of years. The art style and music add to create a stylish experience with the heart felt plot and fantastic voice acting giving you a great incentive to see it through to the end.
  27. BunnyFire
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Una Joya de los Jrpg. Que cosas tan buenas tienen esta saga. Juegos Largos para disfrutar, personajes inolvidables de los cuales te sientes indentificado, Un estilo unico, un soundtrack espectacular, una historia que de prinicipio a fin te tiene enganchado.
  28. ff9alex
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I have played in years I can't describe how good it is, I haven't feel like this over a game since ps1 final fantasy games.

    I just cannot say anymore how much I enjoyed this game
  29. Adamaus
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the best game I ever played, my first Persona but not my last
  30. gomi1578
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A great game !!
    this game blew me away.
    I am absolutely loving it.
    Great experience, great game.
  31. illuvatar_1st
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Love RPGs?
    Love anime Stories w/ super powers?
    Have 100 hrs?
    Then this masterpiece is all yours.
    i fell in love with the cast of Persona 5, its music its world and everything it had to do. As you can tell if a game keeps you playing it for 96 hours(for me) of main campaign then you know its a good game.
  32. axetogrind
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Great on so many levels. Has to be a 10. As they remind you throughout, "Take your time". Get in to the flow and you'll pick up the vibe of Tokyo. The most balanced game experience I've ever encountered. JRPG turn based combat, collecting and developing persona traits, the affinity system of relationships with other characters. And to top it off there's the beautiful mundane of living in aGreat on so many levels. Has to be a 10. As they remind you throughout, "Take your time". Get in to the flow and you'll pick up the vibe of Tokyo. The most balanced game experience I've ever encountered. JRPG turn based combat, collecting and developing persona traits, the affinity system of relationships with other characters. And to top it off there's the beautiful mundane of living in a specific part of Tokyo, at specific times of the year day by day with the rain, the heat, the pollen counts. Yongen-jaya, Shibuya, and regular places like the batting cages, laundromat, and community baths.… Expand
  33. Saisrivatsan
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Absolutely the best jrpg i have played... I was not originally a shin megami tensei series fan bit this game just immediately peaked my interest in that series... And boy was it amazing...
  34. TiKungVeiga
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    The best JRPG of his generation. Eager to play the Royal Version. Maybe Metacritic will have to implement a 11 score? lol
  35. AceB
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The best JRPG game. It improves a lot from Persona 4g. I enjoy it very much.
  36. KnightArtorias7
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    Mi juego favorito de ps4 AMO LA HISTORIA MUSICA PERSONAJES TODO JUEGUENLO POR FAVOR
  37. Deank1006
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    I was bored and knew Persona 5 was a good game based off of reviews. I’m not a huge anime fan, or JRPG player. I decided to take a chance and Persona 5 because it had a good sale. I just wish I had spent more money and bought Royal instead. Persona 5 blew my expectations out of the water. I was very rarely bored in the game due to amazing characters and their development. I spent over 100I was bored and knew Persona 5 was a good game based off of reviews. I’m not a huge anime fan, or JRPG player. I decided to take a chance and Persona 5 because it had a good sale. I just wish I had spent more money and bought Royal instead. Persona 5 blew my expectations out of the water. I was very rarely bored in the game due to amazing characters and their development. I spent over 100 hours completing the game and I wish it was longer. If you are on the verge of buying it, do what I did and take a chance. You won’t regret it.… Expand
  38. my1metacritic
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    Persona 5 was my first persona experience (yeah I'm calling it as an experience) and I f*cking loved it. The game is full of characters and every person you meet has their own identity and character. I enjoy while trying to make and strengthen my bond wit them. With its unique turn-based combat system, battles in Persona 5 never feel boring. An absolute must-play.
  39. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    It's one of the best JRPGs out there, and even though it falls flat on some points:
    - character interaction is dragged out and uninspired towards the end
    - some members of the cast are forgotten and even turned into caricatures - difficulty is either laughably easy or insanely hard with just damage numbers being super high or super low - it mentions important real life issues yet is    It's one of the best JRPGs out there, and even though it falls flat on some points:
    - character interaction is dragged out and uninspired towards the end
    - some members of the cast are forgotten and even turned into caricatures
    - difficulty is either laughably easy or insanely hard with just damage numbers being super high or super low
    - it mentions important real life issues yet is afraid to actually tackle them, using them as bait
    - dialogue is easily skippable, especially text messages and constant repetition of deadlines and "are we going to be okay" lines

    It does everything else that it tries to amazingly well:
    - Gameplay is top notch, fun and satisfying, puts a lot of turn based games to shame
    - Characters are unique and diverse while useful, allowing you to play with your favorites freely
    - Customization of demons and skills is through the roof
    - All palaces are interesting and unique, even the most uninspired ones
    - Almost all social confidants, and the variety of them, will give people something to look forward to after the fighting is over
    - Over 80 hours of content, more if you shoot towards the platinum trophy, reaching around 150
    - The soundtrack is phenomenal (albeit overplayed by content creators), everything from relaxing music, pensive music, fighting music and character themes are executed flawlessly, giving a superb flair of style while also making it feel like a game and not an anime

    I could go on, and I'll surely remember other good points about this game. It's a must buy for rpg fans, jrpg fans, and turn-based fans.    … Expand
  40. marcoant94
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    es una maravilla, mecánicas fluidas, hermoso apartado gráfico y la banda sonora la mejor que he escuchado por mucho tiempo. historia profunda, una obra maestra
  41. LG_Fox_Brazil
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece like none other. Words are not enough to describe this game, just go play it right now if you never had the chance. Personally, it's the game of the generation for me. Flawless
  42. Isofrey
    May 20, 2021
    10
    Dammmmmnnn this game so goooooooooodd. Just buytyyyy ittttttt, you have no regrets.
  43. Motleyrulez
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Simply fantastic. I love how various is the combat system and game mechanics,the story is incredible and hypnotize you from the very start. A little masterpiece for PS4 and for me is in the top 3 Exclusives ever.
  44. chrisdan23
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Oh my Gosh - dieses Spiel. Ich hab lange gebraucht um mich an Persona 5 heran zu trauen. Die ganze Aufmachung wirkte so nerdig japanisch. Social Sim und Demon RPG in einem? Mich hat das skeptisch gemacht. Und was für ein Meisterwerk habe ich all die Jahre verpasst! Persona 5 ist das absolute Meisterstück des JRPG Genres. Hier stimmt einfach alles. Die Story ist Meta Meta Meta. DieOh my Gosh - dieses Spiel. Ich hab lange gebraucht um mich an Persona 5 heran zu trauen. Die ganze Aufmachung wirkte so nerdig japanisch. Social Sim und Demon RPG in einem? Mich hat das skeptisch gemacht. Und was für ein Meisterwerk habe ich all die Jahre verpasst! Persona 5 ist das absolute Meisterstück des JRPG Genres. Hier stimmt einfach alles. Die Story ist Meta Meta Meta. Die Charaktere wachsen einem in Windeseile ans Herz. Design und Stil des Spiels sucht seinesgleichen. Jedes scheiß Untermenü wird hier zum Styleerlebnis. Vor allem aber - der Flow des Spiels. Das Konzept ist einfach fantastisch. Kalendertag für Kalendertag wechseln sich hier Alltagsbeschäftigung, Dungeon Erkundungen und Storymomente im Minutentackt ab. Das schnelle Pacing und die konsequente Umsetzung der Inhalte ohne irgendwelches Sidefill Material ziehen einen Stunden um Stunden in den Bann. Erst nach weit über Hundert Stunden Spielzeit wird man den Abspann des Spieles sehen können und wissen, das man Persona 5 ab nun schmerzlich vermissen wird. Zumindest bis Persona 6 dann irgendwann einmal am Horizont der Wünsche erscheinen wird.… Expand
  45. Alireza480Ra
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a masterpiece of JRPG goodness. It's not a perfect game, but would be trivial to nit-pick the very few and minor problems with the game. The huge improvement over it's predecessors is the dungeon-crawling.A great game. I loved P3 and P4 maybe a bit more but what a ride this game has been. A solid 9 is totally deserved for all the hard work they did making this awesome game… Expand
  46. Rodrigohonorio
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, the story, soundtrack and characters are really great.
  47. Shimomura
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Com certeza, esse game extremamente rico em conteúdo e que possui uma história um tanto quanto reflexiva é dos meus top 5 RPGs de todos os tempos.… Expand
  48. mario1892
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Love the dynamic battle system that the game has, love the characters and what a story, that kept me playing more than 100 hours!
  49. WildWolfJoe
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Awsome jrpg. The game has great story, gameplay, graphics. Played it for days. Great fun.
  50. Mr-Pineaple
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Oyandigim en iyi oyun, herhangi weeb oyunu buu abiii diye Call Of Duty'cileri takmayin, oyun bence mükemmel
  51. Regular_Gameboy
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    I’ve never liked RPGs that much and i dont think this game is the best, but its still super charming and the soundtrack is amazing
  52. hoodie1223
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Put simply one of if not the most enjoyable game i have ever played no matter how many times i finish it im always up to replaying it. masterpiece in my opinion
  53. YoPang
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    我是第一次遊戲 是新的接觸者 這是2020年中文化的P5R
    目前是玩了兩周目(兩次通關)合計320小時 故事內容很出色 讓我感受深刻
    音樂很潮 潮到不行 通關後我不停接獲有關的信息和玩具 在家中很多P5R的玩具
    玩這是我人生玩過最好玩的遊戲.By HongKong
  54. DaBears020
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Fantastic and unique characters, stylish visuals, solid music, enjoyable variety in its main gameplay loop, and an engaging story from start to finish all set Persona 5 apart from the pack. Overall review: if you haven’t played this game yet, do yourself a favor and dive in.
  55. Kawaken231
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Greatest JRPG of the generation. The art, the music, the stylish nature of even the menus. The only issues I had with the game were with some quality of life choices & and the the most despicable adult you deal with is Kamoshida. I'm not saying the other guys aren't terrible people but it never felt as personal as it did in the first dungeon.
  56. Koufantonis7
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Loveable characters, great story and a masterpiece of a game. That's Persona 5.
  57. Don_Senzu
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    When i first came into the JRPG world, i was honestly afraid of whether i would be able to get used to the battle tactics of the persona series. But looking back at it now, Persona 5 is by far the most intriguing and more or less complete rpg game I've ever gotten my hands on. I agree that its very slow in the first 20 or so hours but after that, you'll be begging for more.
  58. Elijah0330
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 has some of the most likable characters and great gameplay with an amazing story and some great twists easily my favorite game of all time
  59. Pascal1602
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of my favorite PS4 games. Not a huge JRPG fan but this game was awesome. The battles are super fun. The story is interesting. Only negative point that comes to my mind is that the game itself is too long.
  60. Elite_Soldier
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    As someone who has never played a persona game, I am in love with this one. People weren't lying about how good this game is.
  61. Luccio
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Is the JRPG I've always needed to scratch my itch for good turn based combat games, a genre the gaming community brushes aside as being lazy, P5 manages to execute a stylish return to form for the genre and Persona franchise, with an engaging episodic plot, incredible art direction, score, writing, UI and so much more. One of my favorite games of all time without a doubt andPersona 5 Is the JRPG I've always needed to scratch my itch for good turn based combat games, a genre the gaming community brushes aside as being lazy, P5 manages to execute a stylish return to form for the genre and Persona franchise, with an engaging episodic plot, incredible art direction, score, writing, UI and so much more. One of my favorite games of all time without a doubt and something I would recommend to anyone without a shadow of a doubt.… Expand
  62. Raiden808
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played. Literally at 10/10 no doubt, do your self a favor and play it if you haven’t already.
  63. BlackOwl77
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    This is honestly one of the best games I’ve ever played.
    The writing is awesome and you get so attached to the characters (especially best girl Futaba) that you really care about them and what happens to them during the story.
    Both the rpg and social aspects are fantastic and compliment each other really well. You immerse yourself so much that when you stop playing it feels really sad    This is honestly one of the best games I’ve ever played.
    The writing is awesome and you get so attached to the characters (especially best girl Futaba) that you really care about them and what happens to them during the story.
    Both the rpg and social aspects are fantastic and compliment each other really well.
    You immerse yourself so much that when you stop playing it feels really sad returning to your normal boring life.
    A true masterpiece    … Expand
  64. Jajooka
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    A well thought out, well excecuted game in every level (story, characters, music, combat, art). It just left a whole in my heart when it ended. Side note: I would highly suggest to play it on hard if you like to be challenged. I played hard on first playthrough and felt like it is the intended difficulty. Most of the mob fights are easy but some of the subbosses and almost all of theA well thought out, well excecuted game in every level (story, characters, music, combat, art). It just left a whole in my heart when it ended. Side note: I would highly suggest to play it on hard if you like to be challenged. I played hard on first playthrough and felt like it is the intended difficulty. Most of the mob fights are easy but some of the subbosses and almost all of the palace bosses put up a real nice challenge that took me a while to figure out and play around.… Expand
  65. MGS_WayOfHonour
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Most stylish game I've ever played - and with so much heart (not sappy preachy stuff either, just genuine engaging character dynamics, the way narrative experiences are supposed to work).
  66. enes_2314
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Just the best JRPG that Ive ever played. The best gaming experience that I had for a long time. Loved it thx for this amazing game guys.
  67. Overprogi
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    the work that let the charm of Japanese games sweep the world again. It's worth collecting, it's worth looking back, it's worth being remembered by the history of the game.
  68. SirDuncanIV
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    This game is a ridiculously good game, especially for the many anime-fans among ous. It's gameplay, soundtrack, visuals and world-building are over the top.
    I'll start with the gameplay, it's a really nice take on a jrpg, it feels amazing to play in two worlds and seeing the influence they have on each other. The battle system is more enjoyable than the typical jrpg system, this is not    This game is a ridiculously good game, especially for the many anime-fans among ous. It's gameplay, soundtrack, visuals and world-building are over the top.
    I'll start with the gameplay, it's a really nice take on a jrpg, it feels amazing to play in two worlds and seeing the influence they have on each other. The battle system is more enjoyable than the typical jrpg system, this is not only because of the many types of attacks you can use, but also because your gameplay just before the battle decides if someone gets a headstart, this makes it important not to drop your guard just because your stats and team synergy are good, if you start with a disadvantage your tactics will quite probably fail to be commenced. Then there's the puzzle-solving, which is probably the least enjoyable part of the gameplay, but it still is decent. Last but not least there is the gameplay outside of dangerous areas, while these parts look futile the first time you sea them, the seemingly useless minigames and backstory have great effects on your stats and you get items with the effects that buyable items have for a prize that sometimes is a bit too high for what it's worth.
    Then there is the ost, it's calming when it you're running around in the normal world being a normal person, but once you go to the other world the music will be epic and it represents the area you're in amazingly well.
    Another amazing part is visuals, they aren't too high definition, but they are smooth, the attacks look flashy, yet strong. The character and enemy design are both unique and very nice to look at.
    Then there is the amazing world, or more accurately two worlds (I know you can actually count all the palaces as different worlds, but they share the same gameplay and storyline), these worlds are amazingly well built, they're built in a way that you, without looking at the influence they have on each other through gameplay, can clearly see that they're very connected, which makes he game feel more in depth.
    A last part that I didn't message in the beginning is the various social and psychological topics that are in the amazing story of this game. The creators shared their views on problems inside our society through a game we all love.

    I would totally recommend this game to anyone who plays or played even a single turn based rpg or jrpg, and probably to most other people as well. This game is really worth it's money.    … Expand
  69. AlexCapretta
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    This is honestly the best video game I have ever played. It made all of the characters seem like real people and kept me interested until the end. It has so much content to be explored and the best final boss fight in all of the games that I have played.
  70. GVB
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    I don't know what to say except that it's almost a perfect game. The feels... The feels!! Endearing characters and moments that you will not be able to get out of your head, outstanding music and plot and a lot of interesting mechanics. The Persona games are the true evolution of jrpgs!
  71. soki98
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    one of the best games ever made , this game will make you feel super invested in the world and characters
  72. MulQuahDiiv
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    My first JRPG ever, and a big surprise. I didn't expect having so much fun, but I got really engaged in the plot. I felt involved in the story and after about 80 hours, I established relationships with all the characters. I loved the graphics, drawings and music. For me the soundtrack is incredible. One of the most beautiful games ever made. The only disadvantage for me is quite a highMy first JRPG ever, and a big surprise. I didn't expect having so much fun, but I got really engaged in the plot. I felt involved in the story and after about 80 hours, I established relationships with all the characters. I loved the graphics, drawings and music. For me the soundtrack is incredible. One of the most beautiful games ever made. The only disadvantage for me is quite a high price, but for such a good game it is worth it.… Expand
  73. markus312
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    my first JRPG, and it was exceeded all expectations it had with a brilliant story, awesome characters and phenomenal gameplay.
  74. TripleChampions
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game surpassed everything about every RPG I've ever played. The music, the story, and the combat were amazing. The 100 hours I spent on my playthrough of this were the best 100 hours I've ever spent gaming.
  75. Aidilmuhaimin
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood Game masterrrrrrrrrrrrrrpiece
  76. rafa_barsi
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    My fav game in the last 15 years. Every Persona entry is worth playing - specially P3 and P4. But P5 gets everything right: fun gameplay, great story, incredible characters (Morgana is one of my fav characters ever), lovely soundtrack... but this is not a game for everyone. If you don’t like enourmous conversations, scenes and etc you may eventually get bored, since a great piece of thisMy fav game in the last 15 years. Every Persona entry is worth playing - specially P3 and P4. But P5 gets everything right: fun gameplay, great story, incredible characters (Morgana is one of my fav characters ever), lovely soundtrack... but this is not a game for everyone. If you don’t like enourmous conversations, scenes and etc you may eventually get bored, since a great piece of this game comes from sidequests and managing your time. If you’re into RPG, just play it. Really.… Expand
  77. Vitalick
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    This game is a master piece , absolute lovely game ,sure one of the best jrpg
  78. GoatSimp69
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    It has stolen my heart. Even after i played Persona 4. I never thought it would be This GOOD.

    You can say "i never saw that coming."
  79. Adk_17
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    My favorite game, good gameplay, amazing story and the best characters. I recommend it to every!
  80. GameforGamers
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    this is the best game ever made.
    this make any western rpg game look so generic
    10/10 a must play
  81. urbano
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Im not a fan of turn rpg until this game. The history and the side characters are amazing and now Im planning to play the others persona games.
  82. truemask
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    best JRPG I have ever played. the turn-based combat is excellent best sounds track of any video game ever. a must-play, the persona series is great but 5 takes it to new heights. any flaws this game might have are minor compared to its overall excellence. It has tons of gameplay taking 100 hours roughly to complete and over 120 to do everything the game has to offer.
  83. Shadowsky101
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    A very brilliant JRPG. Persona is the best RPG series, that I know. Atlus created a great game.
  84. Rekbond
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    Persona 5 is the single best game I ever played.
    The turn-based gameplay is amazing and never gets old due to its fun mechanics and visuals. The art style is outstanding and among the best I saw in a video game. The dungeon (palace) design is great and the music is truly a masterpiece.
    totally worth the 300+ hours I spend playing this game.
  85. Gantelmann
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wunderschönes Spiel!
    Die Story und die Charaktere sind gut geschrieben.
    Das Gameplay in und auserhalb eines Palastes sind gut umgesetzt.
    Durch seine verschiedenen möglichkeiten mit anderen Charakteren zu interagieren ist der wiederspielwert auch nach dem durchspielen gegeben. Es macht seine Sache mit den Personas echt gut die verschiedenen Kombinationen die man beim erschaffen dieser bekommen kann sind sehr vielseitig.
    Der schwierigskeitsgrad ist auch recht Knackig man muss unteranderem schon recht taktisch seine Resourcen verwalten.
    Im großen und ganzen ein Toptitiel den man unbedingt als Jrpg-Fan gespielt haben sollte.    … Expand
  86. Alexander838
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    10/10 *********************************************************************
  87. Stefanobed
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Incredible game ,the best for the category, pure art, I hope continue this series with this focus
  88. Leo_HzX
    Mar 10, 2021
    10
    best game I've ever played. Great story, finished in 110 hrs and perfect gameplay.
  89. RogerHill
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    Lol. A lot of fun for sure, while most of the "world of the adults" is fool of corruption, the message of this game is most of them behave like elementary school children.
  90. AJO888
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    The best PS4 game out there along with Persona 5 Royal! A must play for every PlayStation owner
  91. YannySp101
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Persona 5 was the first JRPG I've played in my life and it pretty much changed my thoughts torwards the JRPG genre.
    First of all, the story is fantastic! It's extremely long, it takes at least 80 hours to finish but it's very well written and fun to go through, thanks to the surprising amount of plot twists and turns.
    Gameplay-wise, it's quite challenging but very addictive; in fact, the    Persona 5 was the first JRPG I've played in my life and it pretty much changed my thoughts torwards the JRPG genre.
    First of all, the story is fantastic! It's extremely long, it takes at least 80 hours to finish but it's very well written and fun to go through, thanks to the surprising amount of plot twists and turns.
    Gameplay-wise, it's quite challenging but very addictive; in fact, the whole game is one of the most addictive single-player videogames I've played in a while! I could play for 5+ hours straight and feel that it wasn't enough.
    The combat is turn based and you can control every character from your party. You can use various type of attacks, items, mechanics, and Persona attacks while spending HP or SP (stamina) with each one of the characters.
    By the way, when you knock down all the targets, you can use an All-Out Attack, but you can also have conversation with the targets instead, in order to collect them as Personas or steal. All those mechanics are wonderful.
    The cast is definitely one of my absolute favorites in a videogame so far.
    Also, I cannot praise enough how impressive the soundtrack and the art style of the game are; they're absolutely god-tier!
    Lastly, during free roam, you can basically do whatever you can do in real life in order to improve your social stats that affect your relationships you make with the other characters.
    However, the story has some pacing issues and the freedom you're given outside of the metaverse feels quite limited.

    Pros:
    + Wonderful story
    + Very addictive gameplay
    + Excellent characters
    + Awesome mechanics
    + Godlike soundtrack and art style

    Cons:
    - Minor pacing issues
    - Lack of enough freedom

    Narrative: 9/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Content: 10/10
    Characters: 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Art Style: 10/10

    Final Rating: 10/10
    - Masterpiece -
    Persona 5 is a game full of style and confidence. The Phantom Thieves stole my heart and Persona 5 is one of the best videogames I've ever played!

    Do I recommend it?:
    Hell yes! I recommend everyone to give this masterpiece a try.    … Expand
  92. Ben_ben
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    excellent innovation fascinating performance effect and fantastic captivating attractive appealing content
  93. fireflames
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Amazing JRPG, my absolute favorite game of all time, go and buy it now!!!!!
  94. tonymagz
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    My first venture into the massive world of JRPGs. I can't believe what I've been missing. This game is an absolute masterpiece of mechanics and story building. I was almost overwhelmed by how much there was to do to further enhance the story. I plan on playing through again and that's a rare thing for me to say.
  95. crslnr
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Eines der besten Spiele aller Zeiten.
    Story, Soundtrack und Dialoge sind sehr gut.
    Für mich ist es mit Abstand das beste PS4 Exklusiv.

    10/10
  96. tomplayer
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    The best game I've ever played, that's it. I've been playing games for the last 17 years since I was 4, so I played some, and the games I loved since this one always felt like they were absolutely amazing, but did not deserve the title of "favourite game", this one took it. From the plot, to the gameplay, the ost, the character development, the art style, everything is perfectly built in aThe best game I've ever played, that's it. I've been playing games for the last 17 years since I was 4, so I played some, and the games I loved since this one always felt like they were absolutely amazing, but did not deserve the title of "favourite game", this one took it. From the plot, to the gameplay, the ost, the character development, the art style, everything is perfectly built in a single, memorable game. And I still have to play the royal edition, which seems to be even better. Can't wait… Expand
  97. DaveSe
    May 15, 2021
    10
    This game is masterpiece and one of my favorite games of all time. The music, the characters, the gameplay,the graphics and especially the story are so wonderful and i can,t wait for the sixth game. 10/10
  98. giantmassiveman
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    “We live in a society” - Jokester from Persona 5 for Playstation 3 and 4 and Persona 5 Royal for Playstation 4
  99. Entagonist
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
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  100. P5chad
    Jul 4, 2021
    10
    Persona 5 chad SMT Nocturne virgin. Kris tá certo, kaue ta errado. Persona 5:
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Universal acclaim - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 98
  3. Negative: 0 out of 98
  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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