Persona 5

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  1. rodericrinehart
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Maybe the best JRPG ever, and maybe the most stylistic game ever as well. The game is well paced and fun for the entire 100+ hour playthrough, which is astonishing. Takes one of the most beloved and iconic JRPG series and improves upon it in every way. Alternates between your high school / social experience and going into dungeons. Quirky, amazing, and a game everyone should experience.
  2. ADFXOzymandias
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    The game that just keeps going. You think you're nearing the end and it surprises you with another 40 hours of game. I cannot recommend it enough. Whether you're new to the JRPG genre or a longtime fan, Persona 5 improves on nearly every single facet of the previous titles. The characters are all likeable and extremely well written. The story grabbed my attention early on and never let go.The game that just keeps going. You think you're nearing the end and it surprises you with another 40 hours of game. I cannot recommend it enough. Whether you're new to the JRPG genre or a longtime fan, Persona 5 improves on nearly every single facet of the previous titles. The characters are all likeable and extremely well written. The story grabbed my attention early on and never let go. The only real flaws it has are so minor they don't influence my score. A few low res textures, and occasionally redundant dialogue are the only things that fall a hair away from perfection. A well deserved 10/10 and a true masterpiece. Easily the best game I've played in a decade.… Expand
  3. Ryha2000
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    I'm only 6 or so hours in, not even through the first palace... so my opinion may change but so far this seems like the best of the Persona games. There is a lot going on within the persona formula in general and this game seems to go further down that path. I keep watching the events of the game and holding my breath as it skirts around and sometimes plows through cultural issues that II'm only 6 or so hours in, not even through the first palace... so my opinion may change but so far this seems like the best of the Persona games. There is a lot going on within the persona formula in general and this game seems to go further down that path. I keep watching the events of the game and holding my breath as it skirts around and sometimes plows through cultural issues that I care about or find problematic. I don't know if I agree with what the game is saying all of the time, and that's complicated by the cultural differences between myself and the developers, but it is making me think about what is happening every step of the way, and I can't offer higher praise to a game.… Expand
  4. ovoon7
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    I beat the Japanese version back when it came out, and can honestly say it's one of my favorite games of all time.

    It's extremely difficult to follow up something like Persona 3 and 4, and retain the massive amount of creativity required to keep each game feeling fresh. For a Persona sequel to work, Atlus have placed the burden upon themselves to innovate with each game. Persona 5    I beat the Japanese version back when it came out, and can honestly say it's one of my favorite games of all time.

    It's extremely difficult to follow up something like Persona 3 and 4, and retain the massive amount of creativity required to keep each game feeling fresh. For a Persona sequel to work, Atlus have placed the burden upon themselves to innovate with each game. Persona 5 feels like a game that jumped 3 generations from Persona 4. While the story is of the same quality of past games (which is a huge plus), every other aspect is a huge improvement.

    Persona 5 is a game that retains the massive scope of past games, but keeps it alive for the PS4 era, meaning that Atlus essentially had to work 5 times as hard to make the game retain its effectiveness as a modern game. The game will run 90-100 hours, and each of those hours is meticulously crafted and controlled by a massive variety of polished content. All of it, side content included, never feels like it distracts from the main themes or story.

    This game should be celebrated and remembered for years to come.    … Expand
  5. mwatcher
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    Probably the best time sink you could ever be engrossed in. Don’t walk, just run and buy this game.
  6. vahn
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I love Persona and most importantly of all, I love the Shin Megami Tensei series which itself has plentiful of great RPGs, such as Devil Survivor, Digital Devil Saga, Strange Journey and my very first game, Lucifer's Call (or Nocturne). I'll be very biased but for good reasons!

    Case in point, why is Persona 5 good? Well let's start with the graphics - HOLD ON, I know you might think    I love Persona and most importantly of all, I love the Shin Megami Tensei series which itself has plentiful of great RPGs, such as Devil Survivor, Digital Devil Saga, Strange Journey and my very first game, Lucifer's Call (or Nocturne). I'll be very biased but for good reasons!

    Case in point, why is Persona 5 good? Well let's start with the graphics - HOLD ON, I know you might think that graphics don't matter and I totally agree with you, however, Persona 5 has a unique style that makes the graphic stylish and very interesting to look at. The game's flashy, colorful, cel-shaded and incredibly well designed: the other game that just came to mind was persona 4 with its colorful environment, but persona 5 ramps it up to 11 and makes the game look beautiful, as well as stylish. I mean...just look at the intro, or at the choice option, at the menu screen: it reeks of "pop", something that reminds me of the 90s it's just incredible. Again, the only game that I felt this way was persona 4 and that game was already great in the visual ways.

    How's the gameplay? It's turn-based combat at its finest, a system that not many seem to like because "it's too old", but Persona 5 not only uses it yet again to show that it's still valid but improves it, expands it and includes elements from previous SMT such as the demon dialogues to recruit shadows and, most importantly of all, better and non-randomized dungeons (although the random dungeon still exists, it's just a sidequest). The combat controls are much more simplified and much faster too, making you switch persona on a whim, add the fact that the combat was simplified by removing "damage type" (there was slash, pierce and blunt) and also improving physical attacks (they do more damage than before and miss a lot less), the game really shines through with ease.

    Granted, I didn't enjoy how little the SP is and how quickly it runs out, and how hard it is to get items for recovering SP in general, but that's a nitpick at worst.

    And while I won't spoil the story, I honestly found it simple yet interesting, very interesting...to the point that "I just had to know what was going to happen". I kept wondering what was going to happen after the next dungeon was over and while the game hints with its flashback scenes - another nitpick because I highly despise flashbacks - I still wanted to know what was going to happen to the characters.
    Right the characters: I really love them, especially Morgana and how he's so sure of himself yet adorable at the same time. I won't lie: I didn't like Teddy in p4 for how "disgustingly" nice he was, but Morgana just felt more of a reliable character overall. The others are also pretty likable and very...relatable too: they're disliked by everyone, they're people who did big mistakes, they're people with difficult childhoods. In other words, they're misfits who struggle to get into the Japanese society and the MC has a criminal record too. It was very refreshing: unlike p4 and it's cheerful, the bright cast of super happy characters with no worries in their world, the p5 cast is yes cheerful and happy but has also to worry about their ranks and their place in society.
    And as someone who has a mentality far different from the country he currently lives in (I did live abroad for few years while younger), I can totally relate too.

    I want to add my nitpicks as well, with my biggest being them taking a lot from p4 in terms of time management: you can only go into the dungeon in the afternoon and do NOTHING at night "because you're tired", forcing you to plan far ahead of time. Doing the dungeon literally limits your daily routine in many ways: you can't study, you can't go out and do a bath, you can't create lockpicks (VERY needed), you can't even hang out with friends...nothing. So be ready to program your stuff!
    Secondly, the game map is very...confusing at first and I honestly got lost quite a lot before being able to quick travel to my locations. I guess it's because of the camera being free but I won't lie that I found myself wandering cluelessly for the first 10 hours.
    And third, the time for clearing dungeons is VERY SHORT: talking about 2 to 3 weeks tops and not only that, your time limit is shorter because you're supposed to do "something" BEFORE finishing the dungeon, which requires an additional day. Which means, DON'T REACH THE END ON YOUR LAST DAY, OR IT'S GAME OVER.

    And now for a bigger flaw: the game doesn't allow streaming and while it doesn't affect me, a friend of mine does and I thought to add this up for those who are hardcore streamers like her.

    With that said, go get this game if you miss the old JRPGs, those with turn based combat, great stories and rewarding system. It's not perfect by any means it sure is close to being it!    … Expand
  7. naomha
    May 10, 2017
    10
    The single, best JRPG to come out of our Eastern friends in a long, long time. Turn based but fast and smooth. I've played all the other Persona games and this one is the best one ever made. Hands down. All of its systems work together in perfect union and the game runs flawlessly. Combat can be swift and exciting or slower, if need be, to plot out the perfect combos. The characters areThe single, best JRPG to come out of our Eastern friends in a long, long time. Turn based but fast and smooth. I've played all the other Persona games and this one is the best one ever made. Hands down. All of its systems work together in perfect union and the game runs flawlessly. Combat can be swift and exciting or slower, if need be, to plot out the perfect combos. The characters are absolute fun to play and the story is actually really good. Now, if they'd just release this game on PC we'd be in heaven.… Expand
  8. FinalCloud
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    Truly my favourite game of all time. I'm a huge fan of RPG games and I'd never expect that I'd find something better than FFVII or The Witcher 3. And there it is. Persona 5!! I actually cried when game finished, I cried that an awesome adventure came to on end. Beautiful game. I could point out all the good things about P5 but really... Just try it yourself. Dive into an unforgettable experience.
  9. Gamexpert
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    By far the best Game of this Decade.
    Just finished it, just every aspect of this game just delivers the best experience.
    The best part, that engaging Story, and interesting Characters.
    There are even a lot of Sidestorys that are just marvelous.
    Kind of confusing why it wasn't rated even higher.
    10/10. Seriousely.
  10. Jsnlng
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    What makes Persona 5 great is its ability to make you live in an entirely different world, in which none of it is spent feeling pointless. This game is the king of JRPGs. It encompasses everything that makes a role-playing game fun and puts it into an emotional roller coaster life of a high school gang and their shenanigans against society.

    If you own a PS3 or PS4 this is probably one    What makes Persona 5 great is its ability to make you live in an entirely different world, in which none of it is spent feeling pointless. This game is the king of JRPGs. It encompasses everything that makes a role-playing game fun and puts it into an emotional roller coaster life of a high school gang and their shenanigans against society.

    If you own a PS3 or PS4 this is probably one of the best games you will play, but I put it at a 9 because turn based fighting is not everyone's cup of tea, and there are some issues with transitions between combat and exploration. To me though, this is what an RPG should be. I would say the only thing that may be missing is the ability to customize your own character and have preferences in that regard, but it's the best RPG game I've played in a while.    … Expand
  11. Sabs
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Simply, one of the best games I've had the pleasure of playing. 99 hours later, I feel empty and a very strong desire for an experience as effecting and life affirming as Persona 5 to come into my life again.
  12. Shion16
    May 28, 2017
    10
    Finished the game 111:35 ,88% of the compendium.
    Persona 5 is just as good as Persona 4.
    Better in some aspect and worse in some other.
    The NPC social links, the soundtrack in general,the velvet girls the combat and the level designs are better in P5.
    But the pacing, the normal student events, and the enemies are better in P4.
    Overall I give Persona 5 a Tanaka's amazing commodities out of 10
  13. MaroBaro
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    never played a persona game before. got this like two days ago i already have 30+ hours.... just the tutorial is better and longer than most games :)

    basically it is pretty amazing, all the systems, the stories, the graphics, and everything else is pretty much perfect.
  14. tbouniverse
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    Finished the game once. It truly is a breathtaking experience. I'm starting a second playthrough because even after 100+ hours, I still have more to experience. Easily one of the greatest RPG of all time.
  15. Kenmei
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Ever since I finished Persona 4 on the PS2 many years ago, I've been waiting for this game to come out and my expectations for this game were astronomically high. And, while I would say it didn't live up to that, the game is almost as perfect as I was hoping it would be. There are a few very minor issues that keep it from reaching the perfect heights that I had hoped for but nothing toEver since I finished Persona 4 on the PS2 many years ago, I've been waiting for this game to come out and my expectations for this game were astronomically high. And, while I would say it didn't live up to that, the game is almost as perfect as I was hoping it would be. There are a few very minor issues that keep it from reaching the perfect heights that I had hoped for but nothing to keep this from being the best JRPG to come out for a very long time and one of the best games for the current console generation.
    It begins and ends with the Story and, while it takes literally hours upon hours of gameplay to finally pick up steam, it has a very satisfying ending and final boss. The dungeons are a big key to that too as they are handmade instead of randomly generated like previous games. While some of them drag on a little too much, (especially one of the ending dungeons), they really set the tone for the game at that point and the bosses were very well designed.
    The characters are also very well done. There are a few standout characters, including the new "mascot" character in this game, Morgana. However, I'd still say that, as a group, Persona 4's cast was a bit more memorable but that might only be from the amount of time I've spent with that game. The voice acting is superb and not just for the main cast. The side characters are really well done too but that's to be expected. I'm a bit disappointed that there wasn't more VO's at some of the more important parts of the game, especially a few scenes at the end, but there's hundreds of lines of dialogue already. That might be a good idea for any kind of remake that will hopefully happen in the future.
    The combat is the same but they've added two new types of damage: Psy and Nuke. They've also added new Personas in the game, but the bigger story might be that they left some of the most controversial monsters in the game. Google the Persona "Mara" and you'll know what I'm talking about. However it was really cool to see some regular Personas like Jack Frost and Pixie in 3D. Plus the new Personas are very cool looking and not just the main characters. The party members have some amazing new Persona designs and it's probably the best collection or Personas so far I think. Special mention has to be made for the music too. The Persona series has always had some of the best music in video gaming and this game was an excellent reminder of that. It's one of the few series I'd pay to buy the soundtrack of and listen to it over and over again.
    There's one big caveat that I want to mention for anyone playing this game: it takes literally dozens upon dozens of hours to complete and it's not an easy game. This is not a series for beginners or people who don't like RPG's. However, if you can deal with all of that, you'll find a game and a series with a ton of heart and promise. This game in particular, while it took almost a decade to be released, shows that the guys at Atlas still got it. And with the way things went with Persona 4, I imagine we will be seeing a few spinoffs and, hopefully, a bigger and better remake in the next few years. Till then I'll be going back in into this world, albeit at a much slower pace.    … Expand
  16. Gwyndolin
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is the perfect JRPG - if you don't mind heavy dialogue and traditional turn based combat.

    If i'm to nitpick, then I'd say the dialogue in the game is a bit repetitive, just like persona 4 was. I find this in many JRPGs. People often repeat themselves. That's about it. Fusing persona, the strategic combat system, and the sim elements are all very addictive. Topped with the    Persona 5 is the perfect JRPG - if you don't mind heavy dialogue and traditional turn based combat.

    If i'm to nitpick, then I'd say the dialogue in the game is a bit repetitive, just like persona 4 was. I find this in many JRPGs. People often repeat themselves.
    That's about it.

    Fusing persona, the strategic combat system, and the sim elements are all very addictive. Topped with the most flashy and stylish aesthetic I've seen in a game... I can see myself playing this game for 200 hours at least.    … Expand
  17. VeryNoob
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    A first timer in Persona series and I can surely say that the brilliance level of this game is incredible. A refreshing approach from standard RPG games battles, real time or turn based, it doesn't matter. Strategies ranging from targeting enemy weakness to gain new turns to selecting the best partners for each battle.
    A nice story that scales in importance and greatness. Not surprising    A first timer in Persona series and I can surely say that the brilliance level of this game is incredible. A refreshing approach from standard RPG games battles, real time or turn based, it doesn't matter. Strategies ranging from targeting enemy weakness to gain new turns to selecting the best partners for each battle.
    A nice story that scales in importance and greatness. Not surprising it's the best ranked PS4 game from 2017 until now, and one of the highest scores from both critic and users of all time ever.
    Definitely worth trying it.    … Expand
  18. shaun8pickles
    May 5, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best RPG's I have played, not quite on the level of The Witcher 3. But it is very good nonetheless. I just finished the game last night after a 100-hour playthrough. The only not so good part, the amount of dialogue. Sometimes you read through tons of text, and it gets a little boring. But the combat makes up for all the flaws, turn based combat is great. The persona'sThis is one of the best RPG's I have played, not quite on the level of The Witcher 3. But it is very good nonetheless. I just finished the game last night after a 100-hour playthrough. The only not so good part, the amount of dialogue. Sometimes you read through tons of text, and it gets a little boring. But the combat makes up for all the flaws, turn based combat is great. The persona's reminded me a little of Pokemon. Creating and collecting new persona's was addicting, there are tons of different types and they all have strengths and weaknesses. Invading palaces is fun and rewarding. The style is amazing, I love the look of this game. You don't see many games with this type of style anymore. Everything pops and characters look and sound great. The English voice actors are good and add to the deep story. Each town and locale each have their own things to do in each and you can strengthen your attributes by going to the movies, visiting friends, go on dates, go to stores etc. I recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of RPG's and owns a PS4. Stop reading this and go pick up Persona 5.… Expand
  19. DrGerm
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 opened me up to an entire genre of games that I didn't even know existed. Solid fun. I think I've put more time into this game than any other in years.
  20. Shaileen
    Apr 25, 2017
    10
    The wait was long, but it was worth it. 48hours in the game, and still it's features surprise me. From the characters to the story, from the new confidants (social links) to the battle system, Persona 5 is a masterpiece from top to bottom.
    Soundtrack and whole game style are something you'll be captured by.
    Buy it. Love it. Now.
  21. KingYP
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    Hmmmmm, its difficult to put into words what exactly stands out about persona 5 (especially with games like horizon and zelda out this year). Ofcourse, the characters, story, visuals, style, music, and gameplay are all uniquely breathtaking, however what really left me astounded was the underlying themes and messages that this game dares to tackle, the beautiful sense of nostalgia, shockHmmmmm, its difficult to put into words what exactly stands out about persona 5 (especially with games like horizon and zelda out this year). Ofcourse, the characters, story, visuals, style, music, and gameplay are all uniquely breathtaking, however what really left me astounded was the underlying themes and messages that this game dares to tackle, the beautiful sense of nostalgia, shock and awe it left me with, and the amazing attention to detail ATLUS put into making this game just that much more hearty. It does consume a lot of time yes, but who wants to live in the real world when you can be a phantom thief in an anime world.… Expand
  22. moonman1994
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is a JRPG masterpiece and it manages to revive turn-based combat in a way that you wouldn't think possible.

    Battle System: 9/10. The battle system is turn based which would usually be a turn-off in 2017 but it manages to be unique enough with the addition of guns, knockdown weaknesses, and ambushes that you never feel like you're simply grinding. Graphics/World Design:    Persona 5 is a JRPG masterpiece and it manages to revive turn-based combat in a way that you wouldn't think possible.

    Battle System: 9/10. The battle system is turn based which would usually be a turn-off in 2017 but it manages to be unique enough with the addition of guns, knockdown weaknesses, and ambushes that you never feel like you're simply grinding.

    Graphics/World Design: 9.5/10: The graphics are good and they fit a very 3D anime design. The main complaint I have is that the anime cutscenes are used very well in the first part of the game and end part but oddly underused in the middle. That being said the world design of the palaces is great. The thieve outfits and color usage is simply perfect. It's simply artistic. Yusuke would approve.

    Soundtrack: 9.5/10. Certainly an odd jazzy soundtrack. It took a little getting used to for me but it definitely fits every scene and by the end I craved each song.

    Story: 10/10. Absolutely an amazing story. You get tied into each character and each confidant. You want to know the full main story and each subplot. The idea of "stealing villains' hearts" is intriguing and the palaces are an excellent refection of the villains' mental state.

    Side Quests/Bonus Material: 9.5/10: The game does a good job of giving bonus mission in Momentos via Mishima so you're never lacking for extra missions. Persona 5 also does a good job at giving you more to do in a second play through which is pretty much necessary if you want everyone's full story.

    Misc: 9.5/10. It's a great game and playing through everyday is amazing especially with the fact that the entire game up to a certain point works as a flashback. the only negative is that you need to play it a second time through to get everything from the game which leads to a high hour commitment to gameplay.

    Summery: Persona 5 is a great game with an enthralling story. It's style keeps you interested and wanting more. The negatives are few and far between and it ever manages to innovate on a very classic battle system.

    Overall score: 10/10    … Expand
  23. Nataraja
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is a great entry for the JRPG. This is a classic dark Persona story with social sim, turn based battles, persona fusions and lots of things to keep you occupied. If anime art styles, turn based combat, and repeating acid jazz soundtracks turn you off you may want to watch some early game play videos. If those things are something you can tolerate to really enjoy, then youPersona 5 is a great entry for the JRPG. This is a classic dark Persona story with social sim, turn based battles, persona fusions and lots of things to keep you occupied. If anime art styles, turn based combat, and repeating acid jazz soundtracks turn you off you may want to watch some early game play videos. If those things are something you can tolerate to really enjoy, then you can't go wrong with this game. More than 120 hours of game play with great dungeon crawling, logical puzzles (light on difficulty) and ample rewards for playing smart and a bug free launch (unheard of these days, especially for this much content) make this a must play game.… Expand
  24. SwitSwat
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    The 9 year wait is over... and it was worth it. Like seriously, you know you have something truly special here when it manages to surpass Persona 4 in almost every way possible. This is possibly the best JRPG to come out in the last decade and I know this game will be remembered as one of the high points of the genre. This is a must-buy for any Persona and/or JRPG fan or person that isThe 9 year wait is over... and it was worth it. Like seriously, you know you have something truly special here when it manages to surpass Persona 4 in almost every way possible. This is possibly the best JRPG to come out in the last decade and I know this game will be remembered as one of the high points of the genre. This is a must-buy for any Persona and/or JRPG fan or person that is willing to get invested in an awesome story, great gameplay and style, because this game has plenty.… Expand
  25. azarielrdm
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    This is literally the perfect JRPG. It's fun, the interface is snappy, the GUI is stylish, the story is interesting, the combat is the best the persona series has ever seen which is saying a lot, and the level of polish and love put into it is unlike anything I've ever seen. Incredible game.
  26. Hafner
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    The Persona games are the shining beacons of light in the sea of mediocre JRPG games of the last few generations. Persona 5 brings me back to my childhood days of playing the classic JRPGs of the snes and psx era. I couldn't recommend this game more to anyone who enjoys playing RPGs.
  27. AngryRoach
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    It's a step above from P4G - which was already a masterpiece. What does that make P5? It makes it one of the best games ever made. People might hate me for this, but personally I think that it's probs the best JRPG ever made. Yes, it tops classics such as FFVII and Chrono Trigger. For me the game is perfect, but you don't have to share my opinion. We all have different taste.

    As for the    It's a step above from P4G - which was already a masterpiece. What does that make P5? It makes it one of the best games ever made. People might hate me for this, but personally I think that it's probs the best JRPG ever made. Yes, it tops classics such as FFVII and Chrono Trigger. For me the game is perfect, but you don't have to share my opinion. We all have different taste.

    As for the game, I love how they changed the dungeons. They were the worst part in old Persona games. Now they're amazing and stylish - stealth is simple, fun and not tedious at all. The battle system is better than ever and negotation is a nice bonus. Characters are great so far, probably better than they were in P4G. Music fits the game and it's really catchy. Honestly, I don't see any flaws in this game. I guess you could argue about the graphics, but then again - the art style is gorgeous.

    It's a perfect 10. It's not very often I rate games this high, and I was super hyped for P5. I'm glad that they delivered.    … Expand
  28. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Played on PlayStation 4 Pro.
    Gameplay: AWESOME.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: AWESOME.
    Music/Sound: AWESOME.
    Voice Acting: GREAT.
  29. DNAVL
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Persona 5 could possibly be the Greatest JRPG i have ever played, topping Final Fantasy X.

    I loved the art style from the menus to the character designs, the story is intriguing-n-excellent, the characters are fun-n-memorable and the soundtrack is surprisingly addictive to listen to. Its been a while since I've enjoyed a turn based game and ATLUS does well by putting there twist on it    Persona 5 could possibly be the Greatest JRPG i have ever played, topping Final Fantasy X.

    I loved the art style from the menus to the character designs, the story is intriguing-n-excellent, the characters are fun-n-memorable and the soundtrack is surprisingly addictive to listen to.
    Its been a while since I've enjoyed a turn based game and ATLUS does well by putting there twist on it with things like charming menu designs, witty dialogue and a catchy song all during battle.

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

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

    The Bad:
    - Lengthy conversations and repetitive dialogue -0.5

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

    Persona 5 is magic, 9.5/10:
    I can see this not being for everyone but if you like the whole "living a normal Japanese teenage student life but secretly live a second life killing shadow demons" lol then definitely pick this up or pick it up-n-try when on sale.    … Expand
  30. Maxson
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Everything in this game is 10/10. I can't wait for more Persona games in the future.
  31. kiosia
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Definetly the best JRPG I played ever and one of the best original soundtracks I've ever heard on a game. When it finished, I went straight to new game plus with an empty feeling in my heart. I really wanted more of the Phantom Thieves.

    I know, I know, Breath of The Wild was awesome, but this one here is the game of the year in my heart. I've even named my newest male cat Morgana!
  32. Xelion
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Visuals, music, gameplay, confidants, combat, story. You even save your game with style. Stylesona is a 10.
  33. FoxHoundgyn
    Jul 14, 2017
    10
    Easily the best game this generation has to offer! Everything in this game is filled with passion, the result is a game that impresses in every single way. For U$60 or less there is a 100h+ experience waiting that you will hardly forget!
  34. SmithROrus
    Jan 8, 2018
    10
    For me this is easily one of the best games in 2017 (if not the best one).
    I love story-driven games and this one is a diamond among them.
    The game features a deep, mature story with a lot to think over. It's slow at the start but once you're 20 hours into the game, you'll captivated by what it has to offer. At the same time, it's very mindful of little details that turn raw gameplay    For me this is easily one of the best games in 2017 (if not the best one).
    I love story-driven games and this one is a diamond among them.
    The game features a deep, mature story with a lot to think over. It's slow at the start but once you're 20 hours into the game, you'll captivated by what it has to offer. At the same time, it's very mindful of little details that turn raw gameplay into a living story that you believe in.
    In addition, it features stellar art design, loveable characters, deep progression system and brilliant storytelling which makes a perfect example or proper pacing. Oh, right, and the music is TOP NOTCH creating the right mood at the right time.

    Yes, i admit that the graphics are somewhat outdated for 2017, it's not Crytek with 100.000 polygons per one cm^2 of a character's face, it does not have complex material shading, but whatever. It does not need this to be an awesome story-driven game, and the art style completely makes up for the lack of tech.

    I spent 100+ hours on my first playthrough and i'm a little dissapointed that i finished the game. Need more games like this.    … Expand
  35. ccwalpha
    Jul 19, 2018
    10
    Just finished the game. Now i'm looking to the infintiy asking what will be from my life after finished this masterpiece
  36. RedMist
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    Style and charm has never been more present in a game with such scale and playtime (roughly 120 hours, my first run non-royal was 170 hours)
  37. PaulSeralt
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    Spoiler free.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    - The longevity
    This is a very long game. If you rush it maybe you can finish it in about 95 hours, but i spent 150 hours in it for a single full game run where i did all i could thing of.    … Expand
  38. shenlong
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    i was checking out the reviews for this game and they seem positive. so i decided to give it a try since its my first persona game and boy this game stunning. i love the art style the music is top notch. i definitely recommend this one to anybody who loves traditional turn base RPG with great music.
  39. hazartas
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    Atlus did it again! You are going to love this game, every bit of detail makes this game more amazing. We need more games like this.
  40. Dyne
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Nowhere near done but truly one of the best jrpg's ive ever played. Perfectly executed. The art style the combat everything is so engrossing. Top of the list for 2017 for sure.
  41. klaus3331
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    One of the Best game ive played in a long time. Really refreshing game mode. Tons of fun in the game system.
  42. bulletchan
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    Persona 5 takes everything that was great about the earlier installments and refines them to create an insanely great game.
  43. wavegab
    May 29, 2017
    10
    I was a JRPG hater. I thought turn-based combat was out of date. I am wrong. Persona 5 gives me a glimpse of how fun a well-designed JRPG game can be. There are no bad genres, but only bad games.
  44. dramatickid
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played! It's super stylish, the story is pretty original and involving, most of the characters are amazing and the gameplay is rich and complex.
    Moreover if you love Japanese anime aesthetics this is just beautiful to watch!!
  45. MistyFalls
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    -This is by far the best Persona game I've played. It has the perfect balance of humor and mellow in it. P1, P2 and P3 has dark tones and melodramatic narrative. P4 went overboard with the humor and it's not necessarily a bad thing but it definitely felt like a different Persona game to me. P5 has a balance of both in terms of narrative.
    -The major and minor characters, most of them are    -This is by far the best Persona game I've played. It has the perfect balance of humor and mellow in it. P1, P2 and P3 has dark tones and melodramatic narrative. P4 went overboard with the humor and it's not necessarily a bad thing but it definitely felt like a different Persona game to me. P5 has a balance of both in terms of narrative.
    -The major and minor characters, most of them are likable and has good depth in them.
    -The aesthetic and visual of the game is superb. The colors are vibrant and the art style is beautiful. The dungeons are detailed and interactive. I'm super happy that they aren't as dull or bland as the previous ones (Tartarus comes to mind). The boss designs are also very good.
    -The soundtrack is absolutely outstanding. Shoji Meguro is a music genius. It compliments the narrative and game atmosphere very well.
    -The gameplay is magnificent. It has the same, familiar turn based combat of Persona games and they've added some new things to it as well. There are two new elements (nuclear and psi). Demon negotiations from the mainline SMT games are also added, making acquiring new personas a little challenging.
    -There are tons of content in the form of side quests, social links and collectibles.

    Persona 5 is a modern JRPG masterpiece that I would put in the same level as Chrono Trigger, Xenogears and FF6. It's definitely my favorite game for this year. It's an absolute must play for MegaTen veterans and for open minded new comers who'd like to try a modern JRPG.    … Expand
  46. Trunks252
    May 9, 2017
    10
    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. Instead of a slog through randomly-generated and linear corridors, we get to sneak through carefully crafted and well designed environments. They're just as fun as any otherThe 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. Instead of a slog through randomly-generated and linear corridors, we get to sneak through carefully crafted and well designed environments. They're just as fun as any other aspect of this game, which already has a ton of content and variety. The depth of gameplay, excellent writing in nearly all possible ways, and edge-of-your-seat story are done so well that you won't want to stop until you reach the end....and then you'll probably want to start a new game+ right away.

    This game captivated me from beginning to end. It took me 110 hours (or three weeks of constantly playing in my free time). I also believe this game can be enjoyed by most people (if not all) who have the time to dedicate to this game. Even non-rpg players should give this incredible game a try. This is easily one of the best JRPG's in years, one of the best games ever made in general, and one of my personal top ten favorites of all time.    … Expand
  47. kameratyp
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    Everything in this game, every gameplay and narrative element has a pay-off.
    whether it's stuff like learning to brew coffee, which can be used to get back your "mana" or deepening your friendship with your companions, which let's them learn new usefull moves in combat.
    The game is filled with features, elements and things that are all equally usefull and never needlessly complicated.    Everything in this game, every gameplay and narrative element has a pay-off.
    whether it's stuff like learning to brew coffee, which can be used to get back your "mana" or deepening your friendship with your companions, which let's them learn new usefull moves in combat.
    The game is filled with features, elements and things that are all equally usefull and never needlessly complicated.
    The game gradually introduces you to new features that will hook you instantly and give you the freedom of doing pretty much anything without pressuring you into anything.

    Everything you can do has merit. You can't waste your time. Whether it's eating a burger, hanging out with your friends or learning for your exams everything has a setup and a pay-off. It's like a perfect Steak.    … Expand
  48. VidyaBum
    Apr 22, 2017
    10
    So in short and clear:

    Storyline Characters Writing Visuals Sound Content Atmosphere Fun Thought Twists Gameplay Are all ranging from good to absolutely brilliant. This is a game that deserves 10/10 because it has no real bad flaws. It's as flawless as flawless gets for such a huge AAA game. With that said, I have a few minor flaws and issues that aren't bad ones, but    So in short and clear:

    Storyline
    Characters
    Writing
    Visuals
    Sound
    Content
    Atmosphere
    Fun
    Thought
    Twists
    Gameplay

    Are all ranging from good to absolutely brilliant.

    This is a game that deserves 10/10 because it has no real bad flaws. It's as flawless as flawless gets for such a huge AAA game.

    With that said, I have a few minor flaws and issues that aren't bad ones, but still need to be mentioned, even if they only slightly undermine the greatness of this game and don't really harm it:

    - The pacing is terrible. 4 hours to get into the first dungeon proper and leave the scripted fights and tutorial zone? Please. By this point they should've gone for dynamic tutorials or slowly let the gameplay expand over the course of the 90+ hours of the game. Instead we get about 60% of the whole game's gameplay tutorialised and explained in the first 4 hours and while understandable, IT IS JUST WAAAAAY TOO MUCH.

    In general the game is slow as well, with characters talking all the time, and unlike Persona 4 they don't repeat themselves or waste your time, but they generally talk about the same things, conversations are fine but feel samey. I'm thinking they could have added events, or perhaps a new villain somewhere in the middle. The first dungeon serves as tutorial for the game, and the end has a lot of good plot dump, but in between there is certainly room for new story elements, and P5 is a little scarce on new things to talk about for the team. It's mostly a nitpick though, there is way enough story content, just slightly insufficient story content for all the talking and time spent.

    - The game's way too directive. When plot is dumped on you, usually over the course of a full week, you are forbidden from going out or doing any of the social links or side things, which is terrible. If I wanna get stuck on story mode and ignore the bountiful side content, I can do it by myself, I don't need the game to order me.

    - While more of a nitpick, P5 focuses on its main cast and story more than any Persona game. Like in P4 every team member is a social link, and because of the aforementioned blocking, P5 really wants you to focus on its main story and main cast. It's just a bit of a shame.

    - Now this is a very wierd thing to complain about, but playing Persona 5 till the end convinced me that the game was incredibly polished and thought out, but perhaps too much so. Wierd to complain about a game being too well done, but I think the extremely calculated and prepared nature of everything might have been a bit of a detriment. It lacks freshness, it lacks spontaneity. Like if IRL you meet someone and you just start a conversation a bit awkwardly, compared to a movie where the script is written in advance: P5 feels like all of it is extremely prepared, thought out and imagined, and it's fine in 90% of cases, but I wish they had used the last 10% to go and throw out some random/risky things, to just do whatever they wanted instead of calculating and evaluating everything like it feels they did.

    - Following on last point, while P5 strikes a great balance between the Phantom Thief aspect and the more normal Tokyo life, and the atmosphere is a resounding success, I think they could have gone wilder with some of the cast. P3 struck an awesome balance between gloomy, creepy, or sad characters, crazy unrealistic(but realistically written) characters, and more normal people. P4 was all bore and normal. And P5 has quite a few good "dark" ish characters, and a lot of normal people. I wish they would have gone crazier, like what happens with the maid reveal. Moments like that are pure gold and they could have gone out on a limb and tried more crazy stuff like that, it would have made this too-calculated game even better.

    I guess they knew this was their chance to reach a much larger public than their usual crowd, so they played it a bit too safe.

    Still, those nitpicks shouldn't take away the fact that the **** gameplay from older games is utterly crushed, the story is great, the characters are great, the game is pretty much perfectly written despite a bit lower key points around the end, the Tokyo life is awesome, the feeling you get from the whole game stays strong from start to finish, and it has a lot of extremely good and memorable moments, along with a kickass soundtrack and one of the strongest visual identities in all of gaming.    … Expand
  49. EnderDragon
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is absolutely brilliant. Everything about the game is so well designed. The music is top notch, the combat takes all of the good parts of P3 and P4. The art is superb, just scrolling through all of the menu options is beautiful, the transitions on the menu, the end of battle sequences, even the loading screens as you explore Tokyo. Characters are engaging and interesting, I havePersona 5 is absolutely brilliant. Everything about the game is so well designed. The music is top notch, the combat takes all of the good parts of P3 and P4. The art is superb, just scrolling through all of the menu options is beautiful, the transitions on the menu, the end of battle sequences, even the loading screens as you explore Tokyo. Characters are engaging and interesting, I have never hated a character in a game as much as I absolutely loathe the first person you go after (he even trumps my hatred of Cloud). If you are a fan of RPGs, Persona 5 is a must play, it starts off slow, like the series does, but that slow start eases you in to things, and makes you that much more invested in what is really going on.… Expand
  50. gamecritic22
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    Persona 5 is a great game that was well worth the long development time and wait. It boasts solid game play, a fun and interesting cast of characters, new additions to the series and a story that can feel more than relatable to people.

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

    Persona 5 is a great game if you want to see what Persona or even the whole Shin Megami Tense series is about or even what JRPGs can be like in general. Most credible reviews reflect the game perfectly. Definitely a must have in any PS4 collection.    … Expand
  51. Deependra
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    P5 has some beautiful art work, an unique story and excellent BGM that will keep you hooked up with the game for hours and hours. That's not it, the persona powers can even be customised/fused to give birth to new persona. That gives us access to new characters with their unique skills and abilities
  52. Dankilicious
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    Fantastic title. The style of the game is great and it has some of the best ui/menu design I've ever seen in a game (at least in recent memory.) The game also has a great storyline with tons of clever twists and unexpected turns. When I say this though keep in mind that I am mainly speaking about the plot itself because some of the characters (mainly the males) are just not that likeable,Fantastic title. The style of the game is great and it has some of the best ui/menu design I've ever seen in a game (at least in recent memory.) The game also has a great storyline with tons of clever twists and unexpected turns. When I say this though keep in mind that I am mainly speaking about the plot itself because some of the characters (mainly the males) are just not that likeable, have some questionable lines, and one of them in particular is downright weird as a a character. That said that is about the only major complaint I have with game. The combat is fast, fluid, and flashy. It has so much style and it truly does capture that feeling of making you and your team feel like badasses. There is so much complexity withing comboing moves with different personas and there is even 4 different ways you can handle an enemies fate if you can stun all enemies on the field are once. I truly do believe all other turn-based/party-based games should take note from this. The dungeon design is some of the best I've ever seen in games period and it complements the combat greatly. They give you a feeling of truly wanting to explore these elaborate labyrinths the developers created. As if this wasn't all enough to sell as a game as is Persona 5 also has the whole other end of the gameplay spectrum where you live the everyday life of a Japanese high school student. You can work jobs, recreational activities with friends, shop places, study for school, and befriend/romance other characters within the game. This all on paper sounds incredibly boring but in practice it is the glue that hold Persona 5 as a complete package together. It's done with just enough a gameplay segment to feel like you did something but is gone and you are transitioning into another activity within moments. This all gives you experience in various stats that open gameplay options and make you stronger in the dungeon-traversal aspect of the game. It should be commended especially that there is so many different rotating parts and systems within the game that all interlock and complement each other perfectly. In the graphics department you are covered as well as this game comes with one of the best art styles I've seen in recent years and shows even with less photo-realism you can still create something beautiful to look at. This game really captures the feeling of playing an interactive manga/anime tv show with over 100 hours of content to delve into. This game came really close to a 10 for me but unfortunately about half the characters not being very interesting or likeable in a game that is about 50% cutscenes/text held it back from that kind of game for me. I also had very minor issues with the fact that some areas lock you into a fixed camera angle which can make interacting with objects kind of irrating (although it looks great during the platforming sections within the dungeons.) Overall though this is a must buy no-matter what if you are a true fan of story-based rpg's even with it's few niggling flaws nothing can hold it back from the things that it sets out to do it does all damn-near perfectly for the most part. When you are playing it nothing can hold it back from it's greatness, there is something about just playing it that feels so masterclass. It's the kind of game that just keeps you completely entertained and intrigued from start to finish. 9.5/10… Expand
  53. SoftwareLibre
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    As someone who played most of the various main and side games in the Persona 3 and 4 series, I was eagerly awaiting Persona 5. The combination of a clever strategic round-based/card-based battle system, social bonds and a deep story with multi-layered characters is a winning formula and in my opinion Persona has overtaken Final Fantasy as the premier japanese role playing series.
    As a    As someone who played most of the various main and side games in the Persona 3 and 4 series, I was eagerly awaiting Persona 5. The combination of a clever strategic round-based/card-based battle system, social bonds and a deep story with multi-layered characters is a winning formula and in my opinion Persona has overtaken Final Fantasy as the premier japanese role playing series.
    As a normal user, I have only put about 10 hours into the game so far, but the experience has been great, the presentation is stellar.
    What surprised me is that the story starts on a high pretty quickly, introducing some fundamental movement and battle concepts as a sort-of tutorial. Not until about five hours into the game it is that things settle down a bit and exploration and day planning starts.
    Granted the framework of the game and the type of characters is very familiar to people who played previous Persona games, but the presentation is so much better. If I would describe the art style, it is similar to Atlus' puzzle game "Catherine".
    There is now much more voice acting than e.g. in Persona 4 Golden, and it feels like a lot of time has been spent on the localization, so the experience is very polished.
    From the experience so far, this it is a great JRPG title that is not afraid on taking on more serious topics like abuse of students by teachers and sexual assault that is tolerated by the surroundings, while also blending in more light-hearted elements.    … Expand
  54. Allthat
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Basically the best JRPG of this generation. Puts Final Fantasy 15 to shame. It's worth all your money, just go out and buy this game already, you won't be disappointed.
  55. Kraeth
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    After ten years of waiting, I was expecting a very decent title. After all, Persona4 was a masterpiece. No way they can top that.

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

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

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

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

    If you're looking for an entry game into the series, start with 3 (FES), then 4. You won't be disappointed with either title; they're phenomenal. But if you start with 5 you're kinda spoiled, since it just doesn't get any better than this.    … Expand
  56. MrAptronym
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    I am almost shocked at the attention to detail in this game. Persona 5 is easily the best Turn based RPG I have played since the PS2. It is among the best JRPGs of all time as far as I am concerned.

    Complaints? Occasionally the dialogue feels a bit stilted, and the cover system takes getting used to. Beyond that I believe they have really perfected the persona formula here. The themes    I am almost shocked at the attention to detail in this game. Persona 5 is easily the best Turn based RPG I have played since the PS2. It is among the best JRPGs of all time as far as I am concerned.

    Complaints? Occasionally the dialogue feels a bit stilted, and the cover system takes getting used to. Beyond that I believe they have really perfected the persona formula here. The themes and characters are solid, the dungeon and social aspects feel fully integrated and the pacing is on point. Everything in this game is overflowing with style, even the menus are a joy to look at.

    I was afraid they would just try and repeat the success of Persona 4, but Persona 5 has really gone all out to distinguish itself and the effort paid off. My only worry is how they'll be able to improve on things for the next entry.    … Expand
  57. SluDge_de
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Amazing Game - Although I am not a big fan of anime, I really love the art style, the story, the gameplay - everything in this game is fun and has a meaning. Dungeons are super fun and the story is captivating.
    Thanks for this game Atlus :)
  58. cas514
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    I am 11 hours in and my god Im absolutely in love with this game. If you are an early Playstation RPG fan, you will fall in love with this game. I can't tell you how much I missed the feeling this game has given me.. In an age where where all we are getting is garbage multiplayer, rushed, unfinished, over-hyped, broken games, Persona 5 proves that there are devs out there that still careI am 11 hours in and my god Im absolutely in love with this game. If you are an early Playstation RPG fan, you will fall in love with this game. I can't tell you how much I missed the feeling this game has given me.. In an age where where all we are getting is garbage multiplayer, rushed, unfinished, over-hyped, broken games, Persona 5 proves that there are devs out there that still care about producing quality games.

    I was very skeptical at first because I'm really not into the wide eyed, hyper skinny anime style atlus is known for (I'm more into the cowboy bepop style of anime) but I got over that pretty quickly because the story and characters are so well done. I'm in love with the cast so far which is incredible because I was going to skip the game because I didn't like the way the main characters look. The combat is turned based which I thought would turn me off because I've been playing action RPG's only for so long, haven't played a turn based game since Final Fantasy X on PS2 but I was pleasantly surprised how much fun, satisfying and thought provoking Turn Base combat is. Persona 5 definitely changers it up however to make it more contemporary and flashier than most other turn based rpg's..Now my favorite part of this game so far has to be the motion graphics/graphic design.. from the menu screen and the battle system UI, its so incredible what they did with this because I get excited just from going through the menu screen. This game just has so much energy and I can't believe that in 2017 Japanese RPG's are making a comeback.    … Expand
  59. Darthtux
    May 8, 2017
    10
    Easily GOTY of 2017
    This is the best persona entry out there and one of the top JRPG's ever made :D
    Atlus did it again... +Story (Dragged down a bit by the mid act; the beginning and the end were simply the best acts in the game) +Characters (Soejima returns and designed these characters; this is probably my fav cast in terms of appearance especially their phantom outfits)    Easily GOTY of 2017
    This is the best persona entry out there and one of the top JRPG's ever made :D
    Atlus did it again...

    +Story (Dragged down a bit by the mid act; the beginning and the end were simply the best acts in the game)

    +Characters (Soejima returns and designed these characters; this is probably my fav cast in terms of appearance especially their phantom outfits)
    -------> The development of each character is pretty fleshed out except for Haru and the lack of fun scenes in P4 like the ski trip, camping etc...

    +Animation (God Tier; Sick menus and cutscenes; the most unique style of gaming out there)

    +Music (Best Shoji Meguro tracks ever made, and LYN does an amazing job singing those!!! Favorite ones are Wake up get out there, Life will Change, Blooming Villain and Rivers in the Desert

    +Gameplay (Battles are revamped and lots of new additions like the baton pass and free time feels more bigger and better; various different activities to do like batting, playing video games and etc..

    There is simply no cons in this game. I like the theme of this game where these kids are rebelling against society to these ****** up people and there's a lot of mature/dark stories surrounding this whole journey!

    It was a blast and I cannot wait for Atlus to make P6 and ofc the P5 spinoffs!!!
    Go out and get it if you haven't already; this is simply the best games out there in the console market and it was well worth the wait :D    … Expand
  60. BShaps
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    This is definitely the best JRPG I've ever played and is in the running for my favorite game of all time. The polish is incredible, the game is very deep in terms of progression, and the story had me hooked from the start.
  61. Perplexityman
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Before playing Persona 5, the only other Persona game i had played was 4 Golden. So while I'm no serious veteran, I did know generally what to expect. I loved Golden 4 for it's slick combat, lovable characters, flawless story, catchy music, and super unique social link system. Persona 5 takes all of these elements and more from the template 4 Golden left to create a marvel of an adventure.Before playing Persona 5, the only other Persona game i had played was 4 Golden. So while I'm no serious veteran, I did know generally what to expect. I loved Golden 4 for it's slick combat, lovable characters, flawless story, catchy music, and super unique social link system. Persona 5 takes all of these elements and more from the template 4 Golden left to create a marvel of an adventure. Persona 5 stole my heart in a matter of hours and quickly became my favorite PS4 game (Even going as far as to beat out 4 Golden some ways). Every element I mentioned earlier has been overhauled to an impressive level making it one of the most entrapping video games I have ever played!… Expand
  62. spooky1
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    amazeballs!

    i played 3 for a bit on my old BC PS3 and started to get into it but ended up selling my system before i had a chance to really dive deep.

    Picked up 5 for PS4 at launch. Absolutely loving it. One of the best JRPG's ive ever played in over 30 years of gaming.

    def. wanting to go back and play all the others, starting with 1.
  63. neighel1
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Although the game is flawed with the pace of the 7th palace lacking, the final palace being a little underwhelming, the stupid character arc that Morgana undergoes halfway through the story, and the slow start. I can't deny the charm, the style and the captivating story to suck me in to with a bright and colorful cast of characters that stuck to me emotionally till the end credits. For meAlthough the game is flawed with the pace of the 7th palace lacking, the final palace being a little underwhelming, the stupid character arc that Morgana undergoes halfway through the story, and the slow start. I can't deny the charm, the style and the captivating story to suck me in to with a bright and colorful cast of characters that stuck to me emotionally till the end credits. For me to even consider this my Favorite Game of All Time.… Expand
  64. MiracSpectac
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    Though having been surrounded by friends who love Persona and even owning Persona 4 myself, I never felt compelled by the series. I love RPGs and the aesthetic was very unique, but there was always something preventing me from putting in the 80+ hours it takes to beat one. Well, Persona 5 is the first entry that actively makes me desire to play it. That's not a mark against the previousThough having been surrounded by friends who love Persona and even owning Persona 4 myself, I never felt compelled by the series. I love RPGs and the aesthetic was very unique, but there was always something preventing me from putting in the 80+ hours it takes to beat one. Well, Persona 5 is the first entry that actively makes me desire to play it. That's not a mark against the previous games, this one just seems to appeal to a wider audience. The dynamic music, the snappy combat, the intense environments, it all makes for a fantastic game that is sure to be remembered for some time.… Expand
  65. Allyptic
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  66. ps4lover
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is damn amazing and incredible game ever i playing. i love combat, gameplay and social life with people during school.. soundtrack is great. voice acting are top notch.. graphic is great style art
  67. DudeFromIceland
    Feb 1, 2019
    10
    Persona 5 completely blew me away with it's fantastic visuals, great and satisfying combat, excellent story and superb presentation. This is one of those games you can start playing and you've easily blown 3 - 5 hours away like nothing.

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

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

    I have poured over 60+ hours into the game and I'm still not finished with it!    … Expand
  68. vinicius01
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    GREAT GAME!!!! the combat is nice and fluid(although nothing revolutionary,but the sense of style in each and every attack/move is so phenomenal... the characters also have some neat development.ai first glance most of them may seem generic and cliche,but as the story progresses,they reveal themselves and become even more charismatic.the story is the best in the series...really,there´sGREAT GAME!!!! the combat is nice and fluid(although nothing revolutionary,but the sense of style in each and every attack/move is so phenomenal... the characters also have some neat development.ai first glance most of them may seem generic and cliche,but as the story progresses,they reveal themselves and become even more charismatic.the story is the best in the series...really,there´s just no negatives that diminishes the game overall...fantastic game!!! JUST GO AND BUY IT !!!!!!!! 10 OUT OF 10!!!!!… Expand
  69. Daniel_Keelh
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    Best game ever, mejora P3 y P4, poco mas se puede decir, 100 sobre 10, deja en ridiculo a bazofias como Final Fantasy XV y eleva el género a otro nivel.
  70. Wardrobechaos
    Jul 19, 2018
    10
    just finished the game after 100 hours. its amazing. its so beautifully crafted, lots of attention to detail, great story, great characters, great change between real life and palace gameplay. sometimes the pace is really slow but you should enjoy the ride. truly one of the biggest games on ps4.
  71. slim1985
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    what do you expect from atlus and a persona game its a perfection for jrpg since persona 4 i just love the dark story and the characters the gameplay is stylish and deep and welcome back to some old elements from shin megami tensei like talking to demons ................. this game is PERFECT
  72. Chickenph
    May 11, 2017
    10
    I'm thrilled that I decided to buy this game. It balances a lighthearted tone with some serious subject matter. One of your teachers is abusing students (and using his power to sleep with at least one). If you didn't notice, it's M rated. The presentation is great and really stylish.

    You should know that your own enjoyment will depend on one thing: are you interested in a LOT of story,    I'm thrilled that I decided to buy this game. It balances a lighthearted tone with some serious subject matter. One of your teachers is abusing students (and using his power to sleep with at least one). If you didn't notice, it's M rated. The presentation is great and really stylish.

    You should know that your own enjoyment will depend on one thing: are you interested in a LOT of story, with fighting mixed in sometimes? You can technically spend a ridiculous amount of time in dungeons, but the focus is on story. Find someone playing it on Twitch, and you'll either like the idea of that kind of game or you won't.

    It has a ton of voiced dialogue, and the voice acting is good. The game follows a calendar, so the story progresses day by day. I absolutely love the game, but it's important to realize that its focus is telling a story instead of hours of grinding to advance the story.    … Expand
  73. smerickson
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Listen. This is the first game I've given a max score that actually deserves the max score. This series isn't for everyone. It mixes absurdity/comedy with sorrow in a powerful way. If the blockbusters like Last of Us or Uncharted feel like a film than this game definitely feels more like a novel. You understand the motivations of every little detail.
    Again, I'd recommend if you don't know    Listen. This is the first game I've given a max score that actually deserves the max score. This series isn't for everyone. It mixes absurdity/comedy with sorrow in a powerful way. If the blockbusters like Last of Us or Uncharted feel like a film than this game definitely feels more like a novel. You understand the motivations of every little detail.
    Again, I'd recommend if you don't know the series to really youtube the "sim" portions; it's not for everybody. That being said, I love that part of it.    … Expand
  74. colguile
    Sep 8, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. It's very polished and makes turn-based game play more fun that most action rpgs. The cast of characters is very diverse and it takes mundane daily activities and makes them great game play modes. Only gripe it that I wish there was more.
  75. Nam12399
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    Oh my god. I have been waiting for this one since that first trailer came out years ago... It truly lives up to all expectations if you're a fan of the Persona series! if you are a first timer, I cannot stress enough how much you need to try it. Don't let the slow start scare you off, It'll be worth all your money and become one of the most addicting games of the year!
  76. sscott0829tw
    May 17, 2020
    10
    Stylish from the interface to character design, the whole game is like a season of anime. The RPG mechanics is miles better than other like pokemon. Their school life is so interesting that I even forgot the palace dungeon, the games is so long that ur money is worth. and the third act of the game is just perfect.
  77. ivyking007
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    +great dungeon design
    +artstlye is gorgeous
    +music perfectly memorable
    +faster pace combat
    +story is very amazing
    +character design and stealth mechanics pretty good

    -textures is dated
    -frame drop certain place
  78. Liian
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Total master piece. Long, interesting, with great characters and addicting gameplay.
  79. Ldt1
    Mar 19, 2019
    10
    A few games over the years stand out as my favourite ever, secret of monkey island on the amiga with its beautiful hand drawn locations and really funny humour i had never seen anything like it before, super mario world on the snes which is still to this day the ultimate platformer and still stands up no worries today, zelda ocarina of time for its amazing 3d world which i got totally lostA few games over the years stand out as my favourite ever, secret of monkey island on the amiga with its beautiful hand drawn locations and really funny humour i had never seen anything like it before, super mario world on the snes which is still to this day the ultimate platformer and still stands up no worries today, zelda ocarina of time for its amazing 3d world which i got totally lost in, final fantasy 7 for its amazing story/ soundtrack, and tbh as much as games are mind blowing graphically now i didnt think i would ever add another game to this list, gaming has been stuck in a rut, and yes there have been some great titles but the majority are rushed out now broken and needing day 1 patches, or designed to make you spend more money with micro transactions, or just another yearly update, then along comes persona 5, i… Expand
  80. Dukemang
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    As considered as Atlus' benchmark entry to the Persona series that has reach global acclaim since first release; Persona 5 capitalized on the most polished and refined aspects to what made the series what it is to this date. The Ui design alone is easily one of the most, if not the most, impressive and captivating within any video game I have ever played as this flows into the game'sAs considered as Atlus' benchmark entry to the Persona series that has reach global acclaim since first release; Persona 5 capitalized on the most polished and refined aspects to what made the series what it is to this date. The Ui design alone is easily one of the most, if not the most, impressive and captivating within any video game I have ever played as this flows into the game's atmosphere. A truly excellent game for Atlus veterans or newcomers to the series.… Expand
  81. jmontagu21
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    I just finished Persona 5 after ~90 hours. One of my best measures for a game's greatness is how I feel when I finish it; I was genuinely sad it was over, with a mix of extreme satisfaction at the story's ending and how much well-placed effort it took to get there. The only thing that came close to this emotion was when I finished the Harry Potter series the night after the last book cameI just finished Persona 5 after ~90 hours. One of my best measures for a game's greatness is how I feel when I finish it; I was genuinely sad it was over, with a mix of extreme satisfaction at the story's ending and how much well-placed effort it took to get there. The only thing that came close to this emotion was when I finished the Harry Potter series the night after the last book came out.

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

    Persona 5 is without doubt one of the best games I've ever played in my 28 years on this planet, and is one I'm sure will be remembered as the pinnacle of JRPGs (actually, just RPGs in general) for the early 21st century.    … Expand
  82. deadlysilentbob
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    all game development companies should take note. THIS is what you get when you put competent staff together with a decent budget and a time frame long enough to accomplish the entire vision of the game. This game absolutely DRIPS with polish, love, attention and care even in the smallest details.

    AND THE MUSIC!! not since Nobuo Uematsu hit his peak in the PS1 era of the final fantasy    all game development companies should take note. THIS is what you get when you put competent staff together with a decent budget and a time frame long enough to accomplish the entire vision of the game. This game absolutely DRIPS with polish, love, attention and care even in the smallest details.

    AND THE MUSIC!! not since Nobuo Uematsu hit his peak in the PS1 era of the final fantasy games have I heard a score in a game so profoundly AWESOME.

    This game will set the benchmark for what a turn based RPG should be in todays gaming world like The Witcher 3 did for open world RPGs.    … Expand
  83. bermartos
    May 5, 2017
    10
    It's simple, the best JRPG of all times. The style of this game is sublime. The music is exceptional. The story is superb. The characters very cool and deep.

    If you like videogames and speak english you should play this at any cost.

    The game of your live.
  84. filipers
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    The apex of JRPG. For me a 10/10 game is a game that defines a genre, if a friend of mine would like to try a JRPG for the first time Persona 5 would be the game that I would recommend. This was my first experience with Persona series and oh boy....who would guess that this game would be for me the best game of this generation, even surpassing The Witcher 3.

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

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

    Now why did i fell in love with this game:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    If you are thinking in playing a JRPG I definitely recommend this one, It will be one hell of adventure!    … Expand
  85. JackKasket
    Dec 7, 2017
    10
    Pretty much a perfect game, and certainly the best game of 2017. Everything from graphics, to story, to characters, to music, to battle mechanics, to quality of life features like fast-forwarding, is just magnificent.

    Really, the only gripe I have is the inconsistencies in dungeon length and safe room locations. But, with that said, it's more of a get gud -type of problem.
  86. kiryukazuma
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    perfect gameplay, perfect town, perfect characters, perfect music, perfect graphic, perfect story, perfect activities, perfect battle, perfect game

    everyone should buy this masterpiece
  87. Fishyfishy
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    I loved everything about this game the soundtrack is fantastic and the characters and the story are so unique and fun after playing just an hour of this I was already addicted to it if you love JRPG games this is must buy this is a masterpiece
  88. bahek332
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    I waited for 8 years. And it's finally here. Piece of art, like always. Great music, great story, tons of new features, and polished in every possible aspect.
  89. NoelKreiss
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 is an amazing game just like the previous games from the franchise. It brings the same mechanics from the other games back, but with new stuff included such as the capability of choosing the inherited abilities from fused personas to the new one, inclusion of guns, the negotiation mechanics. The story is also amazing with some inconsistencies that every story has, which do notPersona 5 is an amazing game just like the previous games from the franchise. It brings the same mechanics from the other games back, but with new stuff included such as the capability of choosing the inherited abilities from fused personas to the new one, inclusion of guns, the negotiation mechanics. The story is also amazing with some inconsistencies that every story has, which do not change how amazing the game is.… Expand
  90. MikeGold
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I'm sorry. I know giving a game a full 10 is a cheesy thing to do. None of the games is perfect.
    Yet this one title had an amazing art style that wouldn't really be improved on with a higher spec hardware, a music to match, good story and a very relatable characters. When I have finished the game for the first time I felt like I was leaving a group of my best friends to never see them    I'm sorry. I know giving a game a full 10 is a cheesy thing to do. None of the games is perfect.
    Yet this one title had an amazing art style that wouldn't really be improved on with a higher spec hardware, a music to match, good story and a very relatable characters. When I have finished the game for the first time I felt like I was leaving a group of my best friends to never see them again. My three playthroughs were an absolute pleasure and I will definitely revisit this game in future.    … Expand
  91. auragar
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Right from the get go you are just dropped in and the world feels massive and amazing and then you get to the first dungeon really quickly and you immediately hate the first boss, you want to take him out. The game does a perfect job of crafting the story. Improves upon P3 and P4 massively while still feeling like a Persona game. There is also some nice Easter eggs for P4 right at theRight from the get go you are just dropped in and the world feels massive and amazing and then you get to the first dungeon really quickly and you immediately hate the first boss, you want to take him out. The game does a perfect job of crafting the story. Improves upon P3 and P4 massively while still feeling like a Persona game. There is also some nice Easter eggs for P4 right at the start that long-time fans can appreciate. This game is very much worth every penny and is going to be one of the all-time greats I guarantee it. Everything is so stylish and just works.… Expand
  92. MobTooL
    May 30, 2017
    10
    without any question one of the best games ive ever played
    first i wanted to play it i didnt know what kind of game it will be
    but when i started it i started to like it more and more and more
    and in the end i didnt want to believe that i finished it
    the story of the game was exceptional
    THANK U EVERYONE ON ATLUS
  93. LagunaNoctis
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    Most stylish JRPG I played in years, a major achievement of its genre. From the smooth 2D art style transitions, solid gameplay mechanics, and upbeat music. I don't see any other JRPG coming out soon to rival this masterpiece.
  94. neilon209a
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Style - check
    Attitude - check
    Humour - check
    Story - check
    Addiction - check
    Amazing RPG mechanics - check
    Multiple Playthroughs - check
    BEST JRPG Ever created - check

    GET THIS GAME ASAP!
  95. JuanLuisGG14
    Feb 26, 2018
    10
    After 100 hours of game, i just finished it. Wait, 100 hours?!!!! Yes, Persona 5 is an inmense experience, with a complex and compelling story which succeeds at exploring many aspects of humanity and society. I'm still amazed by the amount of content this game has for its plot. No game i played before feels so polished as this. As this game lasts for so long, anybody can question ifAfter 100 hours of game, i just finished it. Wait, 100 hours?!!!! Yes, Persona 5 is an inmense experience, with a complex and compelling story which succeeds at exploring many aspects of humanity and society. I'm still amazed by the amount of content this game has for its plot. No game i played before feels so polished as this. As this game lasts for so long, anybody can question if Persona 5 manages to hook you all that time. Answer is: yes, most of the time. Thereare some little flaws here and there, but those are minimal considering the scope and overall greatness.
    It is my personal Goty 2017    … Expand
  96. tivec
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Warning!!: Say goodbye to your friends, girlfriend and life. Persona 5 is here and boy oh boy what game it is.
    Every single aspect of Persona 4 has been improved:
    -Faster, more dinamic battles with more options -More mature theme with darker colors -Graphic and world designe -Dungeons/Palaces they are absolutely stunning and you have more ways to explore them -Finaly you feel you are    Warning!!: Say goodbye to your friends, girlfriend and life. Persona 5 is here and boy oh boy what game it is.
    Every single aspect of Persona 4 has been improved:
    -Faster, more dinamic battles with more options
    -More mature theme with darker colors
    -Graphic and world designe
    -Dungeons/Palaces they are absolutely stunning and you have more ways to explore them
    -Finaly you feel you are in a city xD
    -Every aspect of explorations feels so swagy
    -Social Links/Confidants that you really want to explore (Makoto I'm coming for you!!)
    -Muisc is on a same great level as in every other Persona games
    -Finaly we actually explore a bit of MC history

    I can write on and on and on. Persona fans already know what to do. Others I beg you. Give this game a shot if you like anime and rpg. It is must have of the year!!    … Expand
  97. RedShell2K
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    One of the best RPG games that altered my life's schedules. When I thought about this game while doing something else, the combat mode seemed a bit repetitive, but somehow, the combat doesn't disappoint. It's not just about turn-based combat though. It's also about making the best decisions in your RPG grind and a thoughtful story with character development.

    10/10.
  98. Ronivan
    May 10, 2017
    10
    Totally loved the game and most important, it's incredible good story. I'm an old player, so I have no problem with Turn-Based combat system, but Persona 5 has totally renewed it to me, in a very tasteful way. I approve.
  99. Azeriel
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 will steal your heart, and it wasn't hard as you will be giving it willingly.

    This is the game that will redefine JRPG for years to come. I might be slightly biased on this game because I've been a Persona fan ever since it was just called Shin Megami Tensei and not widely known as Persona. But just when I thought they could not perfect the game anymore after P4 and P4 Golden,    Persona 5 will steal your heart, and it wasn't hard as you will be giving it willingly.

    This is the game that will redefine JRPG for years to come. I might be slightly biased on this game because I've been a Persona fan ever since it was just called Shin Megami Tensei and not widely known as Persona. But just when I thought they could not perfect the game anymore after P4 and P4 Golden, they came out swinging with P5.

    It's difficult to make turn based combat amazing, but P5 managed to make that a realization. One of the common complaints we had with P4 and P4G was the dungeon crawler parts could be a drag. That has been improved with P5 as well. The dungeons now are even more thematic and even more fun.

    The social links (they are called confidants now) are coming back in P5 and with a much bigger emphasize on it this time. Atlus has realized that the social activities and links are the major selling points for Persona games and it has been given the love and respect it deserves. An improvement from P4, your social links are actually bigger, have more impacts and you will have a bigger area of Tokyo to explore and do activities on.

    Old school Shin Megami Tensei fans will be happy to learn that Persona Chat feature is back in this game. If you remember, this feature has been missing since Persona 3 and I could not be happier that they're back.

    The entire UI and game interface felt like an experimental art by Atlus, but by god, they work wonderfully. Even the transition phase between screen has been done in such a masterful way that I can't help but smile watching them.

    One thing that I do have to mention that this game wears its Japanese culture proudly. They are still a very conservative country that still mocks homosexuality and other things that they feel outside of the norm. The best part? Persona doesn't feel like they need to change that just to suit the justice warriors of the west. So, if you are easily offended by things that actually wasn't real (a.k.a this game), skip it. Even the game disclaimer will mock you about it. This is a game that was not afraid to push the boundaries of what the soft western society will view as unacceptable. Trust me, this game will drag you through the depth of human's darkness and deepest desire while you're kicking and screaming. Again, if you're too sensitive for those things like most are these days, skip it. Persona will not change to suits your new western standard.

    Persona 5 will do to JRPG what The Witcher 3 did with open world RPG, redefines the genre and set a new gold standard on it.

    If you're an old Persona players, or even just started with P4 or P4G, this game is absolutely a must buy. Everything that we loved about P4 has been improved and everything that we hated has either been reworked or removed.

    If you're new to Persona or even a JRPG in general, there's no better game to get your hand on.

    Well done, Atlus.    … Expand
  100. Tanaka
    May 26, 2021
    10
    After 200 hours I think its one of the best games I ever played. Great game!
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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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