Persona 5

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  1. 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
  2. fumo
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    扣人心弦引人入胜的剧情，让人欲罢不能。
    令人印象深刻的UI界面，引领潮流的美术风格。
    每首音乐都能让人沉迷其中，恰到好处的配合剧情，在关键时刻让人热血沸腾亦或陷入沉思。 像GALGAME那样可以攻略9位女主，甚至能同时攻略！完成度之高令人赞叹。 战斗系统显得有些过时，但回合制也更注重策略，针对不同敌人切换人格面具打击对方的弱点。 画面有点差，并未充分发挥主机的性能。    扣人心弦引人入胜的剧情，让人欲罢不能。
    令人印象深刻的UI界面，引领潮流的美术风格。
    每首音乐都能让人沉迷其中，恰到好处的配合剧情，在关键时刻让人热血沸腾亦或陷入沉思。
    像GALGAME那样可以攻略9位女主，甚至能同时攻略！完成度之高令人赞叹。
    战斗系统显得有些过时，但回合制也更注重策略，针对不同敌人切换人格面具打击对方的弱点。
    画面有点差，并未充分发挥主机的性能。
  3. Baldingsan
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    Quién diría que le acabaría echando más de 100 horas a un JRPG. Persona 5 ha tenido tal honor conmigo. Aparte de por su adictivo y cuidado sistema de combate, su variado y preciso diseño de mazmorras, su atractivo diseño visual y unos elementos sim bien integrados, encuentro unos personajes con los que quiero pasar tiempo, conocer de ellos y escuchar lo que tienen que decir (que es muchoQuién diría que le acabaría echando más de 100 horas a un JRPG. Persona 5 ha tenido tal honor conmigo. Aparte de por su adictivo y cuidado sistema de combate, su variado y preciso diseño de mazmorras, su atractivo diseño visual y unos elementos sim bien integrados, encuentro unos personajes con los que quiero pasar tiempo, conocer de ellos y escuchar lo que tienen que decir (que es mucho en la mayoría). Destaco el sistema de confidants y su fusión con lo demás, que me ha parecido sensacional.

    Es un juego que dice mucho sobre el Japón actual, pasando por distintos estratos de la sociedad en su elaborada tesis. A saber, la educación, la política, etc. Tengo poco que objetarle. Un problema del que adolecen muchos juegos de rol, y más aún los japoneses, es engordar el guión a base de kilos de texto, lo cual está presente aquí. Encuentro mucho diálogo redundante y completamente prescindible. También pienso que, debido a su duración masiva, ciertos sistemas pueden resentirse a la larga.

    No creo que sea un juego para cualquiera. Hay que tener algún interés o estar algo familiarizado con la cultura japonesa, además de hacer el compromiso de que es un juego al que le da igual tu tiempo, pero yo sí que lo considero un título brillante e imprescindible    … Expand
  4. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    If ever you needed a master class example of style done right in games look no further than Persona 5.
    This game oozes style, and is thankfully it's stylishness isn't just a veneer over vapid storytelling this game has a lot to talk about.
    And god damn it has a lot to say. I thought I was near the end at the 100 hour mark, but P5 goes on for another 20! It surprises me how similar the    If ever you needed a master class example of style done right in games look no further than Persona 5.
    This game oozes style, and is thankfully it's stylishness isn't just a veneer over vapid storytelling this game has a lot to talk about.
    And god damn it has a lot to say. I thought I was near the end at the 100 hour mark, but P5 goes on for another 20!

    It surprises me how similar the political woes of the EU, Japan, and USA are. Likely the rest of the developed world as well, but as an uninformed American these are the ones I know best. But without diving any further into politics, you may be surprised to see how strikingly similar the issues brought up by Persona 5 are to modern issues.
    Assuming you can get over the games insistence that it is just "old people" who are making the world worse.    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. BlueKetsueki
    Dec 8, 2017
    9
    Being a long time fan of the Persona games i was really looking forward to getting my hands on Persona 5 and i am pleased to say it didn't disappoint me mostly. I am simply going to say this is one of the best RPG's on the PlayStation 4 and is worth picking up if your an RPG fan, the game has a lovable cast of Characters despite the odd weak storyline it's overall a solid cast and the coreBeing a long time fan of the Persona games i was really looking forward to getting my hands on Persona 5 and i am pleased to say it didn't disappoint me mostly. I am simply going to say this is one of the best RPG's on the PlayStation 4 and is worth picking up if your an RPG fan, the game has a lovable cast of Characters despite the odd weak storyline it's overall a solid cast and the core game play here is amazing think Pokemon meets Final Fantasy with some Sims spice. Buy this game if you like RPG's simple as that, my only two massive problems with the game is the romance options which gives you a lot of options but in terms of depth very disappointing, and the puzzles in the dungeons where super unnecessary most are easy while mainly only achieving to waste time and add a lot of backtracking while seeming fun on my first run they where an eye sore on my second overall the dungeons are great from a style point of view but overall needed more meat and bones less puzzles and mini cut scenes, but these problems doesn't stop Persona 5 from being my game of the year.… Expand
  7. angel_kat07
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This is my first time playing a Persona game and boy is it fun! This game was hard to find in stores as it's not your typical Westernized game. If you like JRPG's, this is a gem. Fantastic story which you will love, cry and gasp to. The dungeons are a hell of a lot of fun and the characters are so well developed. You can download the Japanese voice-overs (highly recommend, the English onesThis is my first time playing a Persona game and boy is it fun! This game was hard to find in stores as it's not your typical Westernized game. If you like JRPG's, this is a gem. Fantastic story which you will love, cry and gasp to. The dungeons are a hell of a lot of fun and the characters are so well developed. You can download the Japanese voice-overs (highly recommend, the English ones suck).
    The only downside I found is that the game has a lot of dialogue, which can get a bit time consuming, but it's worth it with it's complex story. Be prepared for at least 100 hours worth of solid game-play. You're in for a treat. Well worth paying full price for this game.    … Expand
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. superpyro296
    May 27, 2019
    9
    Persona 5 is a magnificient game for many reasons. First, it has deep RPG mechanics so it will be appreciated by JRPG fans. Second, the story is really well developed and I can say that each character has his own unique story that you will discover in your playthrough. Third, there is a lot of content...I mean...A lot. I played this game for 145 hours ! Persona 5 talks about life,Persona 5 is a magnificient game for many reasons. First, it has deep RPG mechanics so it will be appreciated by JRPG fans. Second, the story is really well developed and I can say that each character has his own unique story that you will discover in your playthrough. Third, there is a lot of content...I mean...A lot. I played this game for 145 hours ! Persona 5 talks about life, friendships and society. I acknowledge that the story can become emotional (like a movie) but I would say the main audience seems teenagers or 18-25 years old adults. I'm older that that but still really enjoyed this game.

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

    I certainly recommend this game. I think it's pretty guaranteed that you will find something to enjoy in this game. I look forward to Persona 6 now :)    … Expand
  13. mmifazhar
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game but still can't surpass Persona 4 Golden

    Persona 5 is like different than other persona but it's still persona. Maybe because its unique art and for the first time your character is not chibi anymore. This game has so many innovation compared to its predecessor. For example you can tame your shadow enemy and make them joins your persona collection by negotiate with them. Battle mechanism still same with ordinary JRPG except you can use gun to attack your enemy beside persona and hit attack. Battle song is more variate and great.

    I must criticize Persona 5 story. In the last part of this game you will face god, which I feel like be forced to have plot twist. Maybe atlust think no plot twist, then no persona. But with same formula with P4, I got bored easily by it. Bond with friend in Persona 5 is less deeper than Persona 4 Golden. When I finished my P4G, I felt lonely and sad because it was like I had digital friend and I lost it because this game end, which is I didn't feel it when finished my Persona 5.

    So 9/10 is fair from my thinking. And don't forget, Hifumi Togo is best girl haha. So sad Atlus decided to not put she in Phantom Thieves.    … Expand
  14. Carbine
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    An immaculate game to say the least. Not really big on JRPG's before I had invested some well spent 150 some odd hours into this title, however, Persona 5 did a great job luring me in. From a well composed soundtrack, to the great story writing, to the very likable characters - Atlus hit it out of the park. This game definitely put Atlas and the Persona franchise on my radar. A definite must play.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. MaxPayne01
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    Please make PC version for this great game!! It definetly deserves to be ported for PC users.
  18. zzzxggg
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    What do you expect me to say? This gameplay journey is awesome. Top-notch game.
  19. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Story:9
    Graphics:8
    Style:10
    Animations:8
    Gameplay:9
    Sounds:10
    Persona:10
    Details :9
    Must have !
  20. DestanyZero
    Nov 11, 2018
    9
    Do not pay attention to the negative reviews especially the ones giving it a zero. Those people are giving games like sea of thieves high scores so what does that tell you. if you give it low reviews because of such a small minuscule thing in the game you're just nit picking in my opinion,every game has flaws.

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

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

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

    You owe it to yourself to at least try this for a while if you own a ps4. A secret gem that deserves more praise.    … Expand
  21. jutendouji
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    Persona 5 is the condensation of all that makes a Persona game fun, a natural evolution of the path established by Persona 3 on PS2. Delicious aesthetic, delightful soundtrack, lovable characters and an atually good story (maybe not as good as P4, but still very good for JRPG standards). I put 125 hours in the game, loved every minute of it.
  22. JamagiReviews
    Nov 8, 2018
    9
    Persona 5 is a very long game. My first playthrough took me approximately 100 hours, which may seem like a pain, but in this case, it's not. The game is an absolutely fantastic RPG with fun and rewarding battle mechanics that go in-depth, but are still very accessible for beginners. The gameplay is mirrored in a way, with half the game taking place in modern Tokyo, where you play as a highPersona 5 is a very long game. My first playthrough took me approximately 100 hours, which may seem like a pain, but in this case, it's not. The game is an absolutely fantastic RPG with fun and rewarding battle mechanics that go in-depth, but are still very accessible for beginners. The gameplay is mirrored in a way, with half the game taking place in modern Tokyo, where you play as a high school student with a bad reputation, trying to live an honest student's life. However, the other half of the gameplay you spend navigating creatively crafted dungeons called "palaces", and trying to change the hearts of the "evil adults" with corrupt desires. While the gameplay itself could alone almost earn this game a 10/10, what really makes it special is the story and the characters. The story may feel a bit "video game-ish", with each new character going through a similar ordeal which does get slightly repetitive. "New character is in some form exploited by an evil adult. Your group decides to help. The new character has an awakening and joins your group." The story does however depart from this as all the characters have joined you and that's when it really starts picking up speed. The characters are, however, undoubtedly the best part of the game in my eyes. Their interactions amongst themselves are just as entertaining as spending time with them one on one. They are all very distinct and all have their own great sense of humor and as the credits roll, I can't wait to start a new game+ and meet them all over again. This is one of the best RPGs of all time.

    +Battle system
    +Soundtrack
    +Story and Characters

    -Long story gets slightly repetitive
    -Ryuji has no dating option    … Expand
  23. CloudStriuf
    Nov 8, 2018
    9
    I can’t stop playing this gorgeous game!
    The art direction, music, and gameplay are fabulous
  24. Dochaesz
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    Great jrpg game one of my favourites games .For every jrpg fan its must play
  25. Bbplayer
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    Awesome story, amazing look to the game. The only thing keeping it away from a 10 for me is the lack of same gender relationships, which is fine, this game is still a must play in my eyes.
  26. LaDix
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    This was my first Persona game, and I had no idea what I got my self into, it was on 85% discount on the ps4, so why not I though, and I have never been more happy to buy a game on discount before.

    I really did't understand the hole you can have so many personas and you should change on your enermis weakness, I first find that out around the bank so yeahhhhh. Anyway amazing game the    This was my first Persona game, and I had no idea what I got my self into, it was on 85% discount on the ps4, so why not I though, and I have never been more happy to buy a game on discount before.

    I really did't understand the hole you can have so many personas and you should change on your enermis weakness, I first find that out around the bank so yeahhhhh.
    Anyway amazing game the story top score, and don't even get me started on the soundtrack offfffffff it is nice still hear it when I play other games.

    I do tho wish there will come a DLC or something that at to the ending, so there is a raseson for ME to make a game+ and get all the characters to max lvl personal relationship thing, and yeas I know there is royal, but for ME, it not enough to play through the same 75 hours of gameplay and yeas I know there is a different on game+ with a new boss but still.    … Expand
  27. BushBoi
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    just play it. unless you prefer gameplay over story because the story, visuals and soundtrack are the best things about this game
  28. VG_Alex
    Mar 5, 2019
    9
    A distinctive JRPG game I played for the first time,"PERSONA 5" have a extremely great character design and a reasonable battle system,The game shows darkness of society and how people get lost.splendid flashbacks construct a great story.

    9.3 Wonderful
  29. MasterGames
    Jan 8, 2019
    9
    Persona 5 is overflowing with style. The synergy between its social simulator and dungeon crawling makes this game a unique JRPG.
  30. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    Other than the tiresome start and the boring extra stuff they throw at you this game is simply magnificent and one of my favorites.

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

    9/10
  31. giannis2001
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    The greatest turned based RPG I have played. The characters are awesome with incredibly interesting personalities, the story is amazing and the combat feels so polished and deep with smart mechanics, astounding animations and HUDs. The gameplay also contains a lot of exploring in Tokyo and there is a lot of interactions with other characters, like Viisual Novel - style, and those segmentsThe greatest turned based RPG I have played. The characters are awesome with incredibly interesting personalities, the story is amazing and the combat feels so polished and deep with smart mechanics, astounding animations and HUDs. The gameplay also contains a lot of exploring in Tokyo and there is a lot of interactions with other characters, like Viisual Novel - style, and those segments are really entertaining. There is a lot of grind as well. One of the strongest aspects of the game is the sense of humor and of course the excellent soundtrack. It's definetely one of the best RPG games ever made.… Expand
  32. Soft-Sub
    Apr 23, 2019
    9
    This is the first Persona game I've played since the first one on PS1. I've always been enamored with the art in the Persona series, I just never got around to playing any of them until now. I still have the original Persona for PS1 and putting hundreds of hours into Persona 5 has made me want to play the others.

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

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

    If I had to have one gripe, it would be with the notion that you can't take screenshots or video clips unless you are streaming to YouTube and then download them after the fact. PC ports obviously don't have this issue, but still. I wasn't too pleased with the idea that I couldn't take and share screenshots.    … Expand
  33. jgmj921
    May 13, 2019
    9
    Persona 5 experience is living in a Japanese cartoon as the lead character. This is my first game of this kind and I truly loved the experience. Sue is amazing. Joker is still my PS4 Avatar
  34. Derpfishh
    May 26, 2019
    9
    Yet another fantastic JRPG from Atlus. Great story and characters as expected and might even be my new favourite in the series P4G has some competition.
  35. The_Game_Eater
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    I picked this one up on a whim as I'd heard legendary things about the Persona series and it was doing extremely well critically. Gotta be honest, the critics couldn't do it justice. This game, while not perfect, is my favorite game of all time. It's a powerhouse of a game that leaves an impression that I haven't forgotten, two years on. The sheer amount of content and the quality of it isI picked this one up on a whim as I'd heard legendary things about the Persona series and it was doing extremely well critically. Gotta be honest, the critics couldn't do it justice. This game, while not perfect, is my favorite game of all time. It's a powerhouse of a game that leaves an impression that I haven't forgotten, two years on. The sheer amount of content and the quality of it is jaw dropping. The writing is as amazing as it comes. A beefy, engrossing story that delivers intrigue and entertainment in equal measure. The game also is filled with some of the best characters I've ever interacted with. The characters are so well developed and each comes with an arc that helps to truly connect with them. Visually, it's stunning with a gorgeous style and the U.I. of all things is god-tier. The voice-acting is great and the soundtrack is one of the best games have ever seen! The gameplay is also so damn good. Refined, turn-based combat mixed with tons of flare and strategy at times. You've also got a whole other segment where you develop relationships and improve your stats in the regular world in order to strengthen your combat capabilities which is a fantastic feedback loop between gameplay and story. And, on top of all of this, the game is a linear campaign with around 100 hours of content. So, yeah, it's pretty wild. Complaints are minimal like a few difficulty spikes but this game is just so damn good and deserving of all the praise it's received! Definitely check it out!… Expand
  36. Gamesicle96
    Jul 8, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game, between the dungeon crawling, stealth, and everyday life this game is perfect. This was first Persona game and it most definitely won't be my last.

    There were a couple small problems with the game that I got annoyed about when playing it. First off, was the save room distance in some of the later areas. I would get 1 more'd by a new enemy and die and be nowhere near a safe room, therefore having to backtrack for a little. my second problem was with the villains as the story went on.

    My thoughts on each:
    Kamoshida: This guy was horrible because it felt personal to me in the game and my friends, so I thought he really was evil and enjoyed taking him down
    Madarame: The game was telling me he was evil but I din't really feel it even after I had dealt with him
    Kaneshiro: I was just kind of dragged into this without feeling like he was evil at all

    This continued to slightly bother me, but I enjoyed the game nonetheless.
    Buy this game, its only like 20 bucks and it's excellent.    … Expand
  37. Evan_that_kid
    Jul 24, 2019
    9
    Aye this is pretty good I mean like the music the characters the gameplay all good kinda repetitive but besides that it's a amazing game
  38. sitrous
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed playing this game. One of the best ever on PS4! A must if you are a fan of JRPGS but it surely is a great experience for everyone
  39. SergioPLR
    Aug 21, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game from top to bottom. 90 hours into it and still love it. Loved everything, from the battles, the story, the bosses and specially, the incredible dungeons. I only give it a 9 instead of a perfect 10 because I don’t see myself re-playing it any time soon...the battle music gets kind of annoying at the middle-late part of the game and the “new game +” just doesn’t make me want to play it again. … Expand
  40. Mazhi
    Dec 17, 2019
    9
    Persona 5 es uno de esos JRPs que si lo juegas dejan una huella tremenda. Desde la pantalla de introducción hasta los créditos, el juego te acompaña con una BSO brutal, incluyendo el Battle Theme que yo he escuchado en toda mi vida (junto con algunos temas de batalla de Kingdom Hearts).

    El sistema de combate es buenísimo, y el hecho de que dispongas de tantas combinaciones de personas    Persona 5 es uno de esos JRPs que si lo juegas dejan una huella tremenda. Desde la pantalla de introducción hasta los créditos, el juego te acompaña con una BSO brutal, incluyendo el Battle Theme que yo he escuchado en toda mi vida (junto con algunos temas de batalla de Kingdom Hearts).

    El sistema de combate es buenísimo, y el hecho de que dispongas de tantas combinaciones de personas y sets de habilidades hace que te obligues a ti mismo a farmear personas y mejorar sus sets de habilidades para encontrar tu acompañante perfecto.

    Lo único que extraño un poco es algún tipo de minijuego cuando te encuentras explorando la ciudad (exceptuando el baseball y el minijuego de pesca), pero no es algo que empañe la experiencia de juego, ya que a medida que vas explorando los distintos barrios de la ciudad, vas conociendo a distintos personajes que harán que el juego se vea más real.

    No es necesario haber jugado a ningún otro Persona anterior para poder disfrutar de este juego, por lo que no hay excusa para dejar escapar semejante obra maestra.

    Llegará subtitulado al español en pocos meses, así que no habrá excusa para dejar pasar semejante joya.    … Expand
  41. chaputom
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    I am 60 hours into the game and only at the 3rd palace! I kick myself every day for how I did not get into this game (or into the series) sooner. This JRPG is something to treasure. It has - life simulation, RPG elements, JRPG elements, farming Personas, making money, upgrading combat items etc. The combat system is great, especially when you can remember all the 'Weaknesses' of PersonasI am 60 hours into the game and only at the 3rd palace! I kick myself every day for how I did not get into this game (or into the series) sooner. This JRPG is something to treasure. It has - life simulation, RPG elements, JRPG elements, farming Personas, making money, upgrading combat items etc. The combat system is great, especially when you can remember all the 'Weaknesses' of Personas which makes the game really fun and rewarding. I am obsessed with the great characters, art style, soundtrack, and overall flow of this game. If you haven't picked this game up in the US yet, get it! It is quickly developing into one of my most favorite games of all time.… Expand
  42. alanwaketan
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    想体验一把日本高中生拯救世界吗？想体验一把后宫番男主策马奔腾吗？来P5吧，一切应有尽有。说真的，P5可谓圆了无数宅男的一个梦。这就是一款能让你热泪盈眶的，把中二和把妹两个青少年时代最具符号的冲动完美结合的游戏。撇开那些光怪陆离的主线支线剧情，本作的游戏系统不得不说也有很多亮点。风骚的UI先不谈。这个战斗系统就很值得玩味，丰富的快捷键设计让本应该让人昏昏欲睡的回合制战斗变得跟动作游戏一般血脉喷张。日历系统也让角色培养要素无缝链入到各个关键剧情当中。真的是一款举世无双划时代的JRPG，让人对JRPG这个已经日暮西山的类型重燃了希望。IGN给的P5R十分可谓是对此莫大的肯定，也算是解决了历史遗留问题。虽说瑕不掩瑜，但冗长的迷宫设计着实是摆在玩家白金路上的最大障碍。想体验一把日本高中生拯救世界吗？想体验一把后宫番男主策马奔腾吗？来P5吧，一切应有尽有。说真的，P5可谓圆了无数宅男的一个梦。这就是一款能让你热泪盈眶的，把中二和把妹两个青少年时代最具符号的冲动完美结合的游戏。撇开那些光怪陆离的主线支线剧情，本作的游戏系统不得不说也有很多亮点。风骚的UI先不谈。这个战斗系统就很值得玩味，丰富的快捷键设计让本应该让人昏昏欲睡的回合制战斗变得跟动作游戏一般血脉喷张。日历系统也让角色培养要素无缝链入到各个关键剧情当中。真的是一款举世无双划时代的JRPG，让人对JRPG这个已经日暮西山的类型重燃了希望。IGN给的P5R十分可谓是对此莫大的肯定，也算是解决了历史遗留问题。虽说瑕不掩瑜，但冗长的迷宫设计着实是摆在玩家白金路上的最大障碍。
  43. Ctarblu
    Nov 3, 2019
    9
    One of the best games I've played period.
    Combat is near perfect for JRPGs. Characters while not the best ones in the series still really good. Story is good. Graphics are amazing. There are quite a lot of small details that are not good but in a 100 hours game it doesn't really make that much of a difference
  44. FefeDoppio
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    A masterpiece. Everything about this is amazing; the artstyle, the soundtrack, the gameplay. Enjoyed every bit of the 100 hours it took to complete it.
  45. Cafe_8bits
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    Persona 5 can be considered Atlu´s Magnum Opus on the 2010´s. Its a great game, that hooks you up since the beginning. The social themes of the game, as well its dungeon crawling game play aspects are amazing, polished and addicting. Its like the epitome of all good elements of the series inserted in one package.
    But for me, the game suffers from some narrative issues it get from P4. Like    Persona 5 can be considered Atlu´s Magnum Opus on the 2010´s. Its a great game, that hooks you up since the beginning. The social themes of the game, as well its dungeon crawling game play aspects are amazing, polished and addicting. Its like the epitome of all good elements of the series inserted in one package.
    But for me, the game suffers from some narrative issues it get from P4. Like how constant the game presses you to make your things in the time limit.
    Some of the social links are not so good as the last ones, and i would like Mementos to be more complex to explore. But again, if were not for this issues, Persona 5 would be easy a 10/10 game.    … Expand
  46. Cenogandia
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    Finally, a Japanese role-playing game this generation that blows my mind! Persona 5 is quite an experience. It's a combination of a sim like elements with RPG dungeon crawling that is addicting. Clocking in at over 100 hours, it's an epic adventure that features a fantastic cast of characters that will stick with you long after you've beaten the game. Now, do note: It uses classicalFinally, a Japanese role-playing game this generation that blows my mind! Persona 5 is quite an experience. It's a combination of a sim like elements with RPG dungeon crawling that is addicting. Clocking in at over 100 hours, it's an epic adventure that features a fantastic cast of characters that will stick with you long after you've beaten the game. Now, do note: It uses classical turn-based gameplay, but it perfects the formula and adds a bit of Pokémon like elements to the mix. The story is very well written, although it can get too overly dramatic at times, but if you're used to more insane plot-points and Japanese like writting you won't have an issue with this. Visuals are amazing, yes it can't rival AAA games in the technical graphics, but what it lacks in raw-horse power it makes up with an amazing art direction. The music is just heavenly and surprisingly the voice acting as well. My only gripe with the game is that the pacing is off. I would have preferred it not to be at times boring and just have a good balance of normal sim-life and action gameplay. Overall: If you've been looking for a Japanese RPG in the past decade that will consume your life for at least weeks on end - and at the end feel like you've played one of the best in the genre, Persona 5 will not dissapoint.… Expand
  47. Adriella01
    Feb 22, 2020
    9
    I played P4 before and P5 is very close to this good old classic. They stick to their successful ideas from 2008, which I liked very much.
  48. Redphone
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    This is one of those games that changes the landscape for the genre. The gameplay is top notch, the graphics are gorgeous, even the menus are some of the best in recent gaming. While the game has some story issues like Haru getting little development in the story, using a victim of a pervert in the first arc as the fan service for the rest of the game, and having some parts that bloated itThis is one of those games that changes the landscape for the genre. The gameplay is top notch, the graphics are gorgeous, even the menus are some of the best in recent gaming. While the game has some story issues like Haru getting little development in the story, using a victim of a pervert in the first arc as the fan service for the rest of the game, and having some parts that bloated it and could have been trimmed down, there is more good than not and overall the story is excellent otherwise. If you like JRPGs and have a PS4, just go buy it - there is so much content you will be busy for a looong time.… Expand
  49. BambiRue
    Apr 8, 2020
    9
    Great game, but this isn't the greatest game ever like some reviews are saying.

    The gameplay is probably some of the best in the industry right now. Seriously. The graphics are top tier and even the freaking menus are sexy. As a game it is by far the best persona game. And as for blending a visual novel with an RPG it does the best of balancing the story and gameplay. But the story,    Great game, but this isn't the greatest game ever like some reviews are saying.

    The gameplay is probably some of the best in the industry right now. Seriously. The graphics are top tier and even the freaking menus are sexy. As a game it is by far the best persona game. And as for blending a visual novel with an RPG it does the best of balancing the story and gameplay.

    But the story, the game at times feels like it was written by 2 people - one who wanted to tell a edgy but big young adult story about rebellion and the abuse of power and the other wanted to make this a typical rom-com harem anime. It also has some serious problems like who arcs that could have been removed (does anything important happen in the bank section other than getting a new teammate?) and Morgana's palace long temper tantrum near the end.

    Overall I think it is the best persona game so far, but not the best game ever.

    EDIT: Changed my score from a 8 to 9 now that I'm partway through Royal. Will do a review of that later.    … Expand
  50. Anatoro
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    Игра не без недостатков, но чёрт возьми я обожаю эту игру. Игра буквально "переступает" через свои недостатки. Сюжет про школьников супер героев? Сделать их способности максимально необычными. Пошаговая боевая система? Сделать её максимально зрелищной и динамично.Игра не без недостатков, но чёрт возьми я обожаю эту игру. Игра буквально "переступает" через свои недостатки. Сюжет про школьников супер героев? Сделать их способности максимально необычными. Пошаговая боевая система? Сделать её максимально зрелищной и динамично.
  51. Yaeger94
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Persona 5 is an amazing game, filled to the brim with unique characters and locations that I'll remember for the rest of my life. The game has unique style, that I'm sure has been done before, but never this well. Almost every single character is enjoyable to be around, each with a unique personality that are easily distinguishable, at least to me. After its 100+ hour story concluded, I wanted more of these characters and was extremely upset to see them go, but it looks like Atlus is continuing with this cast, as Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5 Scramble bring back these iconic characters. The palace structures were very unique, each with its own feel and style, like a spaceship and a castle. The only thing stopping me for giving this game a perfect score is some small things. Some of the confidants were disappointing, and didn't feel like they mattered to the story. Some of the palaces were very lacking as well, especially 2 certain ones I'm sure you've heard plenty about. Parts of the story are kinda bad and bit of a drag to. get through. But it's in no way a bad game, it's actually my favorite game of all time. And did I mention the soundtrack? This game has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard and would put many other soundtracks to shame. This game single-handily made me a fan of Atlus and JRPGs and made me want to explore different genres of video games. It also help change me as a person, it made me feel confident, feel better about myself, and gave me the guts to do things I would never do if I didn't buy this game. Even though I didn't get through every aspect of this game, i say pick this game up, or get Persona 5 Royal if you can afford it. Just know that this game made me change in the best way possible, and who knows, maybe it'll make you make a change as well.… Expand
  52. ThePSButton
    May 6, 2020
    9
    Tal vez Persona 5 no sea el Persona definitivo o el mejor de la franquicia, pero es una obra preciosa que está en un nivel al que sus contemporáneos del género no se han acercado en muchísimos años.
  53. tangledwings
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    I love Atlus but they can be hit or miss. This game is a hit for sure, with unmatched style, great music, and super fun gameplay. The only weakness is the story. Don't get me wrong, it's still better than 95% of games out there, but it doesn't compare to the story from Persona 4. In Persona 4 the dungeons were all personifications of the character's inner struggles, and the bosses wereI love Atlus but they can be hit or miss. This game is a hit for sure, with unmatched style, great music, and super fun gameplay. The only weakness is the story. Don't get me wrong, it's still better than 95% of games out there, but it doesn't compare to the story from Persona 4. In Persona 4 the dungeons were all personifications of the character's inner struggles, and the bosses were "shadow" versions of the characters that that didn't just have to defeat, but accept. This game greatly simplifies that formula by having all the bad guys be abusive authority figures and the protagonists being "rebels." There is little actual character growth, which is disappointing. Ryuji has something going on with his dad that is mentioned once. Most style than substance on this one, but still a great game.

    The last game also put gender issues front-and-center, whereas this one has the main female character grow by becoming skinnier to be a better model. I'm not joking, that is her character arc. It also has the player pressure her to pose nude for her stalker at his house, and gives you the option of telling her she should have let her teacher rape her. Oh yeah, and it has you blackmail your teacher after finding out that she works as a prostitute to support the family of a dead student. The game doesn't explicitly say that she has sex with you. It's implied. I still loved the game but there are some ugly flies in the ointment that I can't ignore. In some ways the characters are so similar to those from Persona 4 I literally call them by the wrong name. In other ways, it feels like it was written by a different person morally and thematically.

    Overall an amazing game that everyone should play, but not as good as Persona 4 if you value story and character/    … Expand
  54. Wingandwind
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    Honestly, this is the best persona game so far. It may not be the best JRPG of all time, but I think most people who like turn based RPGs would consider it a contender.

    The graphics are amazing, blending the anime aesthetic with 3D models really well as well as beautiful menus and effects. The soundtrack is also excellent and most people will probably feel at least one song they would put    Honestly, this is the best persona game so far. It may not be the best JRPG of all time, but I think most people who like turn based RPGs would consider it a contender.

    The graphics are amazing, blending the anime aesthetic with 3D models really well as well as beautiful menus and effects. The soundtrack is also excellent and most people will probably feel at least one song they would put on an MP3 player to listen to outside of gaming.

    The battle system is amazing, making the turn-based gameplay as smooth and fast as possible. After playing this game, older persona games and other similar games feel clunky by comparison. The story is good, but I take a point off for it because it definitely has problems like “smart” characters who do some of the dumbest things in the series, plot holes, and characters and arcs that don’t really add anything to the story but we need to be realistic, with a game with this much story of course some of it won’t land and most of the story is totally enjoyable.

    Seriously, if you like the genre and they system to play it on this is a must play.

    Buy, rent, watch an LP, or skip? Buy it 100%!    … Expand
  55. Fallingroy
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    This is one of the best RPGs in years. Sure it had a little to much story compared to gameplay but the gameplay is great, the story is great, and the graphics are great. The updates the royal version adds were pretty unnecessary so IMO this is the best version of the game to buy.
  56. MrSirPerson
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game oozes passion and style. Do the actual models and graphics look the best? No, but that's not why people take notice of this game. It's the flair everything is done with. Even the menus feel like they have more love than some AAA games out there (I'm looking at you, EA). The story is very well executed, with the exception of two parts. The lead up to Okumura's palace is forced and uneven. Why do Morgana and Ryuji have a rivalry that came out of Morgana being a complete jerk to Ryuji for no reason? Morgana feeling useless makes sense with the introduction of Futaba, but that combined with Morgana leaving due to the fight with Ryuji feels like it shouldn't be there. The second part where it's revealed that Akechi is the traitor isn't necessarily a bad plot point, but the game seemed to simultaneously be trying to make the twist surprising and unexpected, yet also made it ridiculously obvious. The first 5 hours or so of the game are kinda slow, but they aren't painful, per se. Once you start infiltrating the palaces for real, the game gets amazing. The palaces are fun to explore, with much more verticality and depth than the dungeons of Persona 3 and 4. The puzzles are fun to solve, but aren't very hard unless you never pay attention to what your party members say. The combat is thoughtful, stylish, and has a musical rhythm that will leave you having a slight groove with you the entire time you play. The weakness and one more systems are perfect to keep the action flowing, without slowing to a grinding halt. Battles rarely ever stretch out into tedium, due to once you knock down every enemy, you have 4 options. one is an All out Attack, which does a ton of damage and has a very high chance of ending the fight. You can either ask for an item or money, or you can start a negotiation. Every magic skill in the game comes courtesy of the Persona, a manifestation of your inner self. All of your party members only have one, but you can wield multiple, most of them come from negotiating with enemies, trying to convince them to join your pack of personas. The negotiations are a little easier if you pay attention to their mood listed in the top left of the screen when you knock them all down (also known as a Hold Up), but some of the dialogue options make no sense. These shadows have weird tastes, and the answer isn't always obvious, but it is doable.
    Persona is more than dungeon crawling, though. Half of the game is spent as a normal teenager, hanging out with friends, or doing activities to increase one of your five social stats. Your friends are known as confidants, with them having ten levels to unlock, each bringing new perks that will help you in battle. The life simulator part of Persona is just as addictive as dungeon crawling. Sometimes I would find myself attempting to complete the palace in one go, just so I would have more time to hang out with friends or increase social stats.
    This game is the kind that will absorb you for hours on end. It's systems are so well put together, The music an absolute masterclass in game soundtracks (I've listened to the OST for countless hours), and the style of everything done makes everyday life feel like an amazing adventure. This is a must play for any RPG fan, and will kind of become a phase in your life, making it hard to think about anything else.    … Expand
  57. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    The best turn-based RPG on ps4 and probably of the entire generation. The artistic section is from another planet, the story hooks you and has an unforgettable soundtrack. To put a downside and the only reason not to put a 10/10, the game is not translated into other languages, which does not matter to me, but it is still an inexcusable failure for a game today. A must for fans of the genre.
  58. tenforten
    May 1, 2020
    9
    How I rate games:
    Game-play, Music/Sound, Graphics & Visuals, Story/World-building, and Characters each get 0-2 points adding up to a score /10. 0 is non-existent or bad, 1 is average or N/A, and 2 is better than average.
    Game-play: 2 Not only is it an improvement over P5 by leaps and bounds, this game-play is so solid I expect copy-cats for years to come. Music/Sound: 2 The music    How I rate games:
    Game-play, Music/Sound, Graphics & Visuals, Story/World-building, and Characters each get 0-2 points adding up to a score /10. 0 is non-existent or bad, 1 is average or N/A, and 2 is better than average.

    Game-play: 2
    Not only is it an improvement over P5 by leaps and bounds, this game-play is so solid I expect copy-cats for years to come.

    Music/Sound: 2
    The music is solid with a large library and strong voice acting (in both English and Japanese!)

    Graphics & Visuals: 2
    The graphics are brought into the modern age from P4's outdated models into more contemporary ones. The menus are flashy and fun and there are great, original battle effects.

    Story/World-building: 1
    Good, but not as good as some claim. The writing quality wains and the story continues, being very strong for the first few dungeons while becoming nearly nonsense by the last few with plot-points dropped and plot-holes abundant.

    Characters: 2
    This is one of the games strong-points. Each character has a storyline about being oppressed by the world around them or the expectations society places on them making for rich, developed characters that are interesting. While some of the confidant routes are unfocused, the characters themselves are some of the best in the series.

    TOTAL: 9/10    … Expand
  59. Throughawindow
    May 3, 2020
    9
    If you want a game that is really long, has lots of replay value, and has lots of side content to keep you busy, this game is an ideal choice. More seasoned rpg fans might find this one too easy, but is super for newcomers to the genre or newcomer to smt or the persona series in general.
  60. Woofoof
    May 3, 2020
    9
    A game that is slightly overrated but is fine the way it is. It had original designs, concepts, and tried hard to be new while staying true to being a Persona game.
  61. Yukiko
    May 4, 2020
    9
    While the characters aren’t as strong as they were in persona 4 and have issues getting the development they deserve, otherwise this is a great game. The graphics are great, the story is fun, and the battle system has been altered for the better.
  62. PersonaTime
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    If you find yourself feeling like an overpowered god in "Royal", just give this game a shot in Hard Mode. Now this is the true "OG" of a good challege. No more added benifical effects to help you. Would reccomend to "Royal" players.
  63. Szntax
    May 22, 2021
    9
    Best JRPG there is. Sets the barrier high on how an JRPG should be these days. If there is a single thing to complain about, then its the missing fast forward button sometimes I cannot skip some dialogues fast enough, what can be tiresome when you played to game through a couple oft times.
  64. Sitheral
    Mar 7, 2021
    9
    Persona 5 does such an exeptional job in so many areas that it feels sad to give it anything other than 10, but I have to, simply because the story and characters are above everything else in jrpgs for me. There is a ton of text in the script here, but it doesn't translate into vivid, emotional experience.

    Persona paints beatiful picture, but it paints it with style, brave (but smart!)    Persona 5 does such an exeptional job in so many areas that it feels sad to give it anything other than 10, but I have to, simply because the story and characters are above everything else in jrpgs for me. There is a ton of text in the script here, but it doesn't translate into vivid, emotional experience.

    Persona paints beatiful picture, but it paints it with style, brave (but smart!) use of colors, themes, transitions, it does try to be clever or funny with its text, but more often than not it doesn't work all that well, perhaps the translation is weak, but I don't think it should take all the blame.

    And for every thing it executes with brillance, you can find it equally as boring and unimaginative at times. For example: every single time you make a new social link, you get the scene with your interrogator asking you about said connection, it's boring, always the same and serves little purpose other than reminding you about that part of the narrative, you literally know what's going to happen and what will be said, is there any worse sin in a storytelling?
    Not enough for you? How about Morgana telling you that need to sleep almost every evening, pissing you off because you wanted to actually do something with your time (this is largely fixed in the Royal).

    Exploration kind of begs for a bit more too, interaction is limited and areas are usually very small.
    Huge part of dialog choices contains literally three versions of what is essentially the same statement.
    Well, there is a lot stuff like that.

    But Persona 5 still managed to steal my heart.
    I can't recall any game with more style.
    Music is fantastic, batlles are fun and its easy to sink in this world for long hours.
    Maybe that's the problem too, Persona wants to be as long as possible and it certainly manages to do that. The question is, does it compromise on the quality because of that? I think it does.

    If you never played it, I would pick Royal edition, it adds a lot of neat things and about the only con I can thing of is that it seems less challenging, but that's only because you have so many options to improve here.    … Expand
  65. KunderscoreKing
    Dec 10, 2020
    9
    This is a must play game, it is the first turn based RPG that I played and its art design and style is captivating. The story is so unique it really gets your head spinning at times.
  66. HarryFernandes
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    Being someone who hasn't played a lot of jrpg's i only bought this game in promo not long ago mostly cause I've heard so much good stuff about it. And boy is it much better than i hoped. i got seriously hooked. there are flaws ofc. combat does get repetitive but the characters and story the world itself is amazing and i was never bored. always looking forward to play more. had hard timeBeing someone who hasn't played a lot of jrpg's i only bought this game in promo not long ago mostly cause I've heard so much good stuff about it. And boy is it much better than i hoped. i got seriously hooked. there are flaws ofc. combat does get repetitive but the characters and story the world itself is amazing and i was never bored. always looking forward to play more. had hard time putting it down. Id give it a 9.2 so a 9… Expand
  67. Cheetah-25R
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Pretty good game. Enjoyed the gameplay, visuals are top notch. Highly recommend.
  68. RafaelHeldt
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    What I found most interesting throughout the game, was the fact that somehow I did not want to continue with the story, I just wanted to hang out with my confidants and make new relationships. Although the story is great, Persona is all about your interaction with your friends, acquaintances, and the city. As nothing is that perfect, Persona 5's restrictions is very annoying, as you cannotWhat I found most interesting throughout the game, was the fact that somehow I did not want to continue with the story, I just wanted to hang out with my confidants and make new relationships. Although the story is great, Persona is all about your interaction with your friends, acquaintances, and the city. As nothing is that perfect, Persona 5's restrictions is very annoying, as you cannot do everything you want, and the game makes you go to sleep or pass time without giving you much free time. I heard that Persona 5 Royal got this fixed, and I really hope they did. Anyway, great game and a good start for J-RPGs.… Expand
  69. Mochachiii
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    I love this game. Atlus has always made some pretty good jrpg and Persona 5 is no exception to the rule.
  70. BarDocK_LSSJ
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    I have played this game after release and I am considering the time it came out and the current price it is sold at. This game being so cheap honestly makes it an amazing value and the price would be my biggest reason I would recommend this over p5r but if you do have the money p5r is like a semi remaster with a little more content that should've been cheaper. Anyway It is a great game andI have played this game after release and I am considering the time it came out and the current price it is sold at. This game being so cheap honestly makes it an amazing value and the price would be my biggest reason I would recommend this over p5r but if you do have the money p5r is like a semi remaster with a little more content that should've been cheaper. Anyway It is a great game and this is coming from someone who doesnt really like turn based combat, I actually really enjoyed this one a lot. Definitely a bit cheesy at time imo but nothing to ruin the game overall, very solid and if you cant pickup Royal then do pick up this one for sure.… Expand
  71. Hollowboy
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I should write something.

    My favourite JRPG, the dungeons are incredibly detailed, characters fully fleshed out depending on the time you spend with them to max out your confidant. Turn based combat was actually getting pretty old for me but the way the game combines the real world events with mementos makes it so every choice you make matter to make both your Personas and characters    I should write something.

    My favourite JRPG, the dungeons are incredibly detailed, characters fully fleshed out depending on the time you spend with them to max out your confidant.
    Turn based combat was actually getting pretty old for me but the way the game combines the real world events with mementos makes it so every choice you make matter to make both your Personas and characters stronger. The player should think carefully because each time the story progresses forward there will be a deadline and you gotta always make sure you use your time efficiently. UI is one of the best i've seen in a game the art style is both colourful and vibrant having a unique and great feel to it.
    The story gets a bit convoluted and kind of a mess towards the final act but it makes up for it with an Awesome final boss battle and a killer ass soundtrack.

    Even if you don't like JRPG'S try out Persona. Trust me, you 'll find something to appreciate.    … Expand
  72. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never saw this coming, but I'm glad it did.

    Persona 5 has fun turn-based combat with great fundamentals that allow simple but different strategies. There are lots of fun activities that you can do such as fishing, spending time with confidants, going to Mementos, trying to eat a very big burger and answering questions in class or during exam periods. It may be difficult to get into at first and overwhelming, but you should embrace it and live the life of a Japanese high school student by day and Phantom Thief by night.

    Jazz is great, and Persona 5's jazz-themed soundtrack is phenomenal, each piece is appropriate to convey the mood of the setting, and most are so groovy and relaxing that you just want to have the game on in the background or tap your foot, bob your head or just straight-up dance in your room.

    Persona 5 is oozing with style, the menu itself has more style than most games. The designs and graphics of Shibuya to the various palaces are pure eye-candy. The cut-ins and persona designs too are quirky and aesthetically pleasing. The animated scenes are great but the 3D scenes using in-game models can feel a bit clunky.

    The story in the game heavily draws themes from various mythologies and religion such as the seven deadly sins to Buddhism, Christianity and Platonism (especially towards the end of the game), as well as the Persona series' signature Major Arcana from the tarot cards. All of this conglomerates into an epic journey to save society from adults that unjustly use their power to control the masses of all forms, to eventually trying to defeat a God. It is ambitious, enthralling and a grand journey to save the world.

    You are given lots of time to learn each of the characters that are represented by a major arcana, that you derive benefits in their confidant in all aspects. Albeit, not all benefits are equal, each character has an interesting and deep story that helps you connect with the humanity in them that is lacking in most modern games. There are substance and flair with each of the characters and you'll either love them all or at least hold most to a considerate degree of reverence.

    Persona 5 is the definitive JRPG experience that will bring you immense enjoyment, immerse you in the world and challenge you to think more about the different persona in people, and in yourself.    … Expand
  73. BurgeGame
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    I've just completed the game. Having never played a JRPG before i was very unsure if i would enjoy the experience, having heard very good things about the game i decided to try it. WOW it hooked me & i feel in love with it! I'm already planning my second playthrough!
  74. Agus550
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Es muy bueno el juego en si, es uno de los mejores juegos q jugue,talvez el 4 tenga una historia más interesante pero el gameplay y la música es genial. Lo que le faltaria para que ponga un 10 sería más eventos sociales con el grupo en si y que las relaciones no sean "secretas", osea que ninguno de los otros personajes sepa Con quien te relacionas
  75. Falcon2147
    Jun 16, 2022
    9
    Graphics - 8/10
    Gameplay - 7/10
    Story - 10/10
    Music- 10/10
    The most frustrating **** in this game is pointless dialogue, literally hours of dialogue :'D
    Anyways it was a fun game!
  76. AlexeyLilicenko
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    Game is very stylish. Have big Soul. Was happy to play, it can offer so much. Interesting story and characters. Many funny moments. Pleasure to play.
  77. westenb
    Aug 17, 2020
    9
    Superb JRPG with unique style and compelling storyline. Finished it until true ending, totally worth it.
  78. dogshea
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    Gorgeous artwork and music, good story, awesome battle and faborability system. One thing that I think bad is DLC to make Persona 5 Royal has not been released (This is why I score 9 instead of 10). Still I cannot understand why. I'm sure that nobody cannot understand except marketing people in the publishing company.
  79. blackjackxp
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    A really solid JRPG overall. The reason that I couldn't give it a 10 is that, I find the pace of the game is a bit slow at times and the dungeon gets a bit repetitive.
  80. Red-Eyes
    Jul 14, 2021
    9
    Persona 5 is a mix of a visual novel high school and a turn based “dungeon” crawler RPG… doesn’t seem very exciting but it’s one of the best games of this generation. But how does such an uninteresting premise makes for such a great experience? I’ll try to explain

    It’s hard to pinpoint why Persona 5 is so good as a lot of factors have a role, first of all and most obvious: the story. If    Persona 5 is a mix of a visual novel high school and a turn based “dungeon” crawler RPG… doesn’t seem very exciting but it’s one of the best games of this generation. But how does such an uninteresting premise makes for such a great experience? I’ll try to explain

    It’s hard to pinpoint why Persona 5 is so good as a lot of factors have a role, first of all and most obvious: the story. If I had to summarize why the narrative is so engaging I would simply say “It’s because it’s a Japanese story”; the game doesn’t shy away of dealing with some heavy stuff: first chapter has a girl attempting suicide over being sexually harassed by her PE teacher, can you ever see something like that flying in an American studio game? H*ll no! The game has a distinct anime humor mixed with some pretty serious stuff from time to time, as a result you never know what’s around the corner and the narrative surprises you every step in the way. The dialogues follow along as they are never boring. There is always a joke, an unexpected moment… there is always something different to keep you going.

    The characters really steal the show as their psyche is diverse both in the main roster as well in the side characters that you meet. Each one has a personality, a goal, a behavior that make them unique. You can roughly encounter 2 characters per day to make their story move forward, granted most of the times you’re gonna select the one that benefits you the most gameplay wise but I’m pretty sure players went with their preferred character from time to time.

    Now let’s talk about the dungeon RPG sections: the Palaces.

    This might be the only turn based combat that I really liked. It all comes down to your Skill Points or SP (like the Magic Points – MP – in every RPG) since the game is VERY STINGY with SP recovery items so it is all about managing this resource, playing in Hard Mode makes for a better experience in this regard. The most reliable way to recover SP is calling it a day, but you have a deadline to finish the Palace so the ideal is to make the most of each day in other words making the most of your SP as they are integral to the fights for using the Personas.

    Personas are basically Stands (was that a JoJo reference?). Each character in your party has a Persona and each one of them is specialized in an element; so basically a good character is determined by how good is their Persona. The main character Joker, however, can host a bunch of Personas so feel free to customize your team as you see fit; if you’re feeling underpowered you can fuse them together culminating in even stronger Personas and this is the best thing ever! There are so many and their designs are so awesome and diverse that you’ll be changing your team every time you can

    The enemies you fight are called Shadows but they always materialize in, you guessed: Personas. Most of them have an elemental weakness, exploiting it grants you a bonus turn (One More) that can be chained and it also downs the enemy, if all of them are down you can make an All-Out Attack for massive damage or engage in a negotiation to finish the battle earlier and even obtain the said Persona. If you go for the latter you gain less experience points however by finishing the battle earlier you save some SP, so here enters your management.

     
    The Palaces are huge so don’t expect to finish them in an in-game day alone. They have also some puzzle mechanics of sort and here is where the game should be better as I would love to see this enhanced. I’m not saying the game should have like Zelda puzzles or something… actually scratch that! That would’ve been awesome! Why games don’t rip off Zelda?
    What I’m trying to say is: make better puzzles and make them more prevalent. Making the Palaces more action oriented would be a dream too - instead of climbing when the X button prompt appears give the players the liberty to do so and figure out things for their selves.

    I don’t think I need to say he obvious about the awesome anime graphical style so I’d like to focus on an aspect that’s been dying in modern gaming: the music. Much of the experience is enhanced by it as each Palace has a different incredible theme. A battle theme music with lyrics? Yup, Persona manages to pull it off splendidly! The song of the final fight (Rivers in the Desert) is so amazing I put in my playlist. Still in the audio department: a huge shout-out to the voice actors (I played in English) as this is THE BEST voice acting I’ve seen in a game; particularly for Ann and Ryuji actors.

    Persona 5 sure is a slow burner and it’s a different game. I remember hating it my first try ditching it in the first Palace; I returned one year later with another mentality and didn’t want the game to end. So some patience is required until it clicks but is a game worth giving a shot (but buy Persona 5 Royal instead since it adds another chapter and more Personas)    … Expand
  81. LeoCoelho
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    UM JOGO DE NICHO QUE DEVERIA SER APROVEITADO POR TODOS

    JRPG's não são exatamente a minha praia quando se trata de jogos de vídeo game, sou grande fã de animes, mas jogos de RPG japoneses nem sempre conseguiram me cativar, e confesso que nem sei o que me atraiu de antemão a dar uma chance a Persona 5. O Título merece aqui ser elogiado, porque é um jogo "de nicho" que entrega uma    UM JOGO DE NICHO QUE DEVERIA SER APROVEITADO POR TODOS

    JRPG's não são exatamente a minha praia quando se trata de jogos de vídeo game, sou grande fã de animes, mas jogos de RPG japoneses nem sempre conseguiram me cativar, e confesso que nem sei o que me atraiu de antemão a dar uma chance a Persona 5.

    O Título merece aqui ser elogiado, porque é um jogo "de nicho" que entrega uma enorme experiência ao ponto de valer a pena viajantes de primeira viajem em Persona, como eu saírem com a impressão que depois de uma média de 100 horas de gameplay, ter em mente que esse é um dos melhores exclusivos de PS4/PS3 (apesar de rolar boatos que possa sair a versão Royal para outras plataformas).
    Falando do Jogo em si, ele não é perfeito, a grande "falha" dele é ter um ritmo muito desacelerado no começo, e isso até tem um motivo, porque a gama de mecânicas que o jogo apresenta, que é vasta, precisa de uma introdução para que o jogador possa chegar a um ponto de fazer toda essas opções estejam familiarizadas para saber onde quer focar, quais excluir, sim, pode se terminar o game completamente ignorando algumas mecânicas do jogo, como ignorar alguns confidents, mas aviso que é completamente não recomendado, o jogo tem muitas formas de se jogar e cada uma tem sua recompensa e utilidade no jogo todo. Persona 5 tem uma história excelente, mas algumas vezes no final, se vê repetindo várias coisas que o jogador já ta ciente do que está acontecendo, o que mais me deixou entediado quanto a isso são as imensas conversas de grupo dos Phantom Thieves, o grupo acabou de sair de um Palácio, que são as Dungeons do game, e conversa sobre tudo que acabou de ocorrer, isso se torna massante, especificamente para quem joga em Pt-Br lendo uma tradução em inglês, porque por melhor que você seja em traduzir, o jogo vai te deixar cansado de ler algumas situações redundantes, isso particularmente é o pior aspecto do jogo, saber que a História é espetacular, e ter que dispensar alguns momentos por em pleno 2017, época de lançamento do jogo, o Título não ter no MÍNIMO uma tradução em Pt-Br.

    Desvantagens já faladas, vamos a tudo que o jogo faz de melhor, que não são poucas coisas, a começar pela história, que evolui de forma que pensa se em um primeiro momento que se vai ser clichê adolescente, mas além de abordar temas polêmicos como depressão e assédio, consegue entregar plot twists justificáveis, enganar o jogador e transformar tudo que ele tá pensando sobre o enredo algo que ao seu modo é bem orginal, em tudo do Design criativo de cada persona (ou Stands kkkk) aos personagens, que são todos carismáticos e absolutamente todos tem uma história que vale a pena ser ouvida, falando em ouvir a trilha sonora desse jogo é impecável, combina do mesmo jeito que Gustavo Santaolalla faz com The Last of Us.
    Quanto ao gameplay, nem me lembro da última vez que joguei um RPG de turnos que não tenha sido pokemon, e posso dizer que o estilo foi bem elaborado aqui, não é de nenhuma forma entediante e sua mecânica é algo que realmente vicia, testar e construir builds é onde parte do ouro desse game se encontra.

    Por fim, não falei nem 25% de tudo que esse jogo apresenta, a única coisa que eu posso falar é que se você ainda não jogou Persona 5 pode ir sem medo, principalmente em sua versão Royal, apesar do que eu não gostei pesar no que eu procuro em um jogo nesse tipo, são apenas gotas em um oceano de Masterpiece de jogo.

    Nota: 9.0/10    … Expand
  82. kushal4you
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    The gold star of Japanese RPGs.
    But be ready to put aside 100 hours of your life (at least).
  83. Sherbert
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    As someone who has played P5 multiple times to 100%, I think I am qualified to say, that this game is a amazing. The story isn't spectacular, but it perfectly fits with the gameplay. The battle system never gets old, the characters are wonderful, and the calendar mechanic has me reflecting on all my life decisions. For sure, a must play.
  84. agapokolo
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    After 100 hours of playing P5, it's safe to say, it successfully captured my heart. Spending this much time with the characters means you get attached to them on an emotional level. Finishing this game left me wanting for more.
  85. Zukikoo
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    Love this game. The history, the art escene, battles. Atlus do a very good work.
  86. Luckybass1391
    Mar 4, 2021
    9
    The Game takes the JRPG genre and gives it a whole new twists with a clever system to have a focus on Tactics and Stealth. I was drown to the game from Joker being playable at Super Smash Bros Ultimate, after a while i was finally convinced to give the game a shot. That leap of faith made me fall in love with the character and game all in one fell swoop. 100 Hours worth the playtime everyThe Game takes the JRPG genre and gives it a whole new twists with a clever system to have a focus on Tactics and Stealth. I was drown to the game from Joker being playable at Super Smash Bros Ultimate, after a while i was finally convinced to give the game a shot. That leap of faith made me fall in love with the character and game all in one fell swoop. 100 Hours worth the playtime every minute of gameplay i offered to give. Along with that the offer of bonding with the characters both main and side allows multiple playthroughs and opportunities to make each experience different and unique along with having detailed backstories for each character. My only gripe with the game is that sometimes once after you finish changing the heart of your target it becomes a sorta slow since most would finish the dungeon at a fast pace. But other then that the game, soundtrack, enemies and bosses make this a playthrough you want to enjoy. This is on my highly recommendation list. Also to anyone seeing this please look at the 0 review referring to the pervert character. Apparently he was offended by that one character that lead to him not finishing the game, I'll ask someone from meta to take that down as that's a review bomb.… Expand
  87. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    when i first started this game i played it for 16 hours straight........... pretty good
  88. KelpRings
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    As if we have not confirmed this by now, Persona 5 is the leader for turn-based RPG games. But that's not because of the combat; it's because of everything else in the game. I spent over 100 hours tediously building relationships and social skills while exploring Japan. Every couple of hours of exploring the city, I would remember that this game actually has a combat system. I was consumedAs if we have not confirmed this by now, Persona 5 is the leader for turn-based RPG games. But that's not because of the combat; it's because of everything else in the game. I spent over 100 hours tediously building relationships and social skills while exploring Japan. Every couple of hours of exploring the city, I would remember that this game actually has a combat system. I was consumed by the characters, the story, and the fight for justice. It may take a little while to get hooked, but after completing the first act I found that I couldn't focus on any other game. Highly recommend.… Expand
  89. GreySucc
    Jun 24, 2021
    9
    I would rate this a 10, but Royal exists, sooooo that's the one that gets a ten
  90. Yoatito
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Muy buen juego, la primera hora estuve a nada de dejarlo, pero despues me super atrapo, juegazo.
  91. Gameslayer666
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    P5 is the best game! Strongly recommend it. But the fighting system is literally too easy.
  92. likedogwater123
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    the Japanese again tried their best this game became popular even beyond the RPG community the first moments were similar to the four, but simplified and sometimes even improved Persians are good as in the previous parts I advise you to get familiar with the game from this part, because persona 3 is an old four for advanced players and a five just for beginners
  93. ArmanKarman
    Dec 20, 2021
    9
    Advantages: quite good and interesting story, great combat, awesome music, awesome style, awesome UI, great characters, great gameplay, interesting boss fights, stylish palace designs, great game mechanics.
    Disadvantages: boring mementos, Okumura's palace, annoying Okumura story arc.
  94. Robospy1
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    My only complaint is that this game is far too long. I've got nothing against long games, but near 100 hours is too much in my opinion. If it was a bit shorter I would probably give it a 10, but it started to drag towards the end.
  95. Hurricane21
    Dec 31, 2021
    9
    After almost 10 years from 4, Persona 5 is the resurrection of a master series. Great story, and character development. If it wasn't for Royal, which stepped up everything that could be stepped up, it would be easily a 10 for me. It deserves a chance to experience it even if you are not a fun of the genre!
  96. Alexander982
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Took me a long time to get through but I enjoyed the whole thing. Some segments drag and there are some instances of terrible writing, but it’s flaws mostly get obscured amidst all the good.
  97. weisel
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game and adore the characters. The leads are a very colorful cast of miscreants and outcasts. Fun game with a great mix of challenge. Colorful and fantastical presentation, some cringe worth and silly dialogue, but hey they are a bunch of teens and adults trying to sound cool in front of said teens. The issues I have is the third act falls apart before and after the climax, the need for Atlus to make replay-ability like its predecessors. Only issue with that is they did not make any other reason, to do so, like other games in which you get different plot lines, alternate endings strictly for completing it multiple times, like Nier Automata or hell even New Gundam Breaker. The sole reason to complete it again is for the different personas, but then you realize, you have played the same dungeons, same side quest, four to five times for personas to beat the same dungeons and bosses you have already beaten several times before. The game is far from perfect, but it is still an awesome game.… Expand
  98. zach_grech
    May 7, 2022
    9
    Some of the best JRPG dungeons ever made. Story is pretty interesting with some great characters. Combat is extremely fun and flashy. Probably in my top 5 JRPG combat systems. Some characters weren't built up enough which makes some of there moments be a bit underwhelming.
  99. Conget
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    Persona 5 is my first jRPG game, and the first time playing it... I kinda dislike it. The first hours playing in the castle and going back to real life school felt slow-paced. Also it felt too many talkings instead of actions, so I dropped the game for 4 years. Recently, I thought I gave this game another go as I bought it already, I started to read those dialogs and cinematics andPersona 5 is my first jRPG game, and the first time playing it... I kinda dislike it. The first hours playing in the castle and going back to real life school felt slow-paced. Also it felt too many talkings instead of actions, so I dropped the game for 4 years. Recently, I thought I gave this game another go as I bought it already, I started to read those dialogs and cinematics and felt it quite funny.

    Once I get used to the mechanism, I just got hooked and couldn't stop playing anymore. It has some humors which I can hardly find in a different game. The story playthrough toke me 100 hours precise and somehow I find it too short. So, I bought P5S immediately after this....    … Expand
  100. Skyshadow38
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
    I very much enjoyed this game. I haven't played a persona game since the very first one, long long ago. There were some noticeable call backs, but the story was unique. The music was excellent, the game mechanics were not too complex, and the story was quite a fun romp. I don't play as many JRPGs as I used to, and I am glad that I decided to give this one a try.
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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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