Persona 5

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8.7

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  1. sunnysunnyho
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    I have been playing video games for over 25 years, including many JRPG titles, for this game, I have to give it 11 out of 10. This is the first game that I have ever spent over 150 hours on it. Let's start with the storyline. A very common Japanese story background, very similar to many others Japanese TV programs and movies. The main character was being framed for something that he hasI have been playing video games for over 25 years, including many JRPG titles, for this game, I have to give it 11 out of 10. This is the first game that I have ever spent over 150 hours on it. Let's start with the storyline. A very common Japanese story background, very similar to many others Japanese TV programs and movies. The main character was being framed for something that he has never committed. Unfairness and injustice have affected his life. But he had never given up and tried his best to overcome many failures and fight for fairnesses, fight for justice. Nevertheless, the best part of the game is scripting the characters. All characters are well scripted and have imaginative designed personalities. When you chat or hang out with them in the game, you do feel like you are interacting with the real person. Both memorable and stands out, something that was missing from the new Mass Effect game. Gameplay is excellent. You spend roughly half the time "fighting" shadows and the other half hanging around Tokyo. The fightings are great, the upgrade system, the confidants and personas were well reflected on most interesting parts of JRPG, millions of selections of magics, guns and physical attacks. No doubt JPRG fans would love the fighting system! It is also fun to hang around in Tokyo and participating in different activities, however, I hope there are more things to do and perhaps add in a few more areas. This is because I have maxed out of all confidence and done everything in the world map when there are still 20 days left. Sound effects are great! Great voice covers and great tracks! Man, the ending, one of the best game endings ever! Don't want to spoil it but you will feel emotional about it!… Expand
  2. BelthazarBR
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    The game is incredible and deserves all the praise it was given. Phenomenal story, amazing graphics and art style and all around great characters. Atlus really overdid themselves.
  3. ChojWaBom
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    You don't need to read a review to see how good Persona is, I just come here to give it 10
    Plot: 10/10
    Music: 11/10
    My time and student life after playing P5: 0/10
    You can see Rise poster (P4) at the Station Square
  4. Shadowsoal
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Only a short way through but very happy with all i've seen so far and there's clearly a hug amount to discover.
    Fair warning, this game only tutorialises you to a point. It tells you many things only once.
    From reading the low reviews it seems some are, perhaps, just following the daily repeat and not exploring options!
  5. paxcaz
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Persona games have always been amazing and this one raises the bar. There are so many things to do and the game looks so artsy and cool. The fighting system has also been improved and goes by faster. Love It!!
  6. danielstellet
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    For me, the best Persona from Persona franchise, it's awesome, i'm addicted to the game since the time i put the disc in my ps4, it's Worth the time that we waited
  7. aoukoa
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    By far the best game in the Persona franchise. It stomps all over 3 and 4 in terms of gameplay, (so far) story, and aesthetic. It's flaws are so minor (a long yet enjoyable tutorial section, slightly cheesy dialogue) that it does not affect my score.

    also **** anyone that says turn based games have no place in 2017.
  8. 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
  9. Venso
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    It has taken the gaming world 2 decades to equal the magnitude and impact that The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time gave me and the world. To the script writers, designers, artists, voice actors, coders etc. at Atlus and Sega... thank you.

    Persona 5 stole my heart.
  10. 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
  11. cucochukoluko
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    I've played ALL other Persona games except Persona Q and I can guarantee this game is completely awesome. Of course, as any game in the world, it has its flaws, those being: atmosphere dissonance (go from a dark situation to a fun/lighthearted one, with no transition), difficulty it's not really well balanced (I recommend playing the game on Hard mode if you are new or Merciless if you areI've played ALL other Persona games except Persona Q and I can guarantee this game is completely awesome. Of course, as any game in the world, it has its flaws, those being: atmosphere dissonance (go from a dark situation to a fun/lighthearted one, with no transition), difficulty it's not really well balanced (I recommend playing the game on Hard mode if you are new or Merciless if you are a veteran) but overall it's a masterpiece, best Persona for me!… Expand
  12. Zumpano
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    It's Persona. What do you expect me to say?

    Great story. Great characters. Great everything. Everything is crystal clear perfect. That's all you need to know.
  13. nicizdiz
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    Just gonna keep it short an honest: this game is an absolute masterpiece. From beginning to end the most captivating and engrossing game I've ever played. For 89 hours I was truly completely mesmerized. I lament the fact I'll never be able to experience it for the first time ever again.
  14. 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
  15. matthewsvu
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    I've had the game for 1 day and already put 15 hours in and I've barely finished the first boss. Wow. Just wow. The game's style and art is eye-catching and polished yet the game play matches it in every possible way. Combat is simple and complex, while the phantom thief mechanics makes it contain lots of depth. Confidant links are extremely engaging thus far, however the time managementI've had the game for 1 day and already put 15 hours in and I've barely finished the first boss. Wow. Just wow. The game's style and art is eye-catching and polished yet the game play matches it in every possible way. Combat is simple and complex, while the phantom thief mechanics makes it contain lots of depth. Confidant links are extremely engaging thus far, however the time management is intimidating, so I copied a spreadsheet off the internet to help organize.

    This is my first Persona game, so if that tells to how accessible the game is, then I don't know what.    … Expand
  16. lightmonarch
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    Played though persona 3 and 4 ,even some smt games and i have to say this is my most favorite game EVER. the music and the graphics are some of best i ever seen . cant wait to try it on ps3 next
  17. suzuki
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    The game is wonderful, it was worth waiting for this fifth game of the person franchise. In my opinion this is the biggest launch of a 2017 RPG.......
  18. 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
  19. WeissSchnee
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    When I first played Persona 5 I didn't think it would be so good. Now that I have finished it it has become one of the best games I've ever played. Its charming characters, its enveloping setting, its amazing turn-based combat and its incredible OST makes it the pinnacle of the rpg genre.

    Persona 5 has become by its own merits in a must have not only for players of the rpg genre, but    When I first played Persona 5 I didn't think it would be so good. Now that I have finished it it has become one of the best games I've ever played. Its charming characters, its enveloping setting, its amazing turn-based combat and its incredible OST makes it the pinnacle of the rpg genre.

    Persona 5 has become by its own merits in a must have not only for players of the rpg genre, but for all players who love videogames, and not only that, but it has also become the perfect entry point for new players of this genre.    … Expand
  20. patronmacabre
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    While I gave the game a 10/10, this review will be mostly critical of the game. It is worthy of the score and a fantastic game, but it still needs to fix several issues to truly elevate it above and beyond.

    Let's get all the good parts out of the way. The game has the best art style and music of any game ever made ever. The user interface is incredible. The battles are fun, more complex    While I gave the game a 10/10, this review will be mostly critical of the game. It is worthy of the score and a fantastic game, but it still needs to fix several issues to truly elevate it above and beyond.

    Let's get all the good parts out of the way. The game has the best art style and music of any game ever made ever. The user interface is incredible. The battles are fun, more complex that its predecessors, and incredibly stylish. Collecting and fusing Personas is as addicting as ever. I adore the way that you discover new places in Tokyo and I wish more games would adopt Persona 5's style of world-building. The game oozes charm. The time system is just as addictive and compelling as ever. The social links are interesting with a few real standouts and I adore the new ways in which social links help you in battle. The dungeons are phenomenal and I adore the puzzles, with the fourth and sixth dungeons being standouts. The difficulty is perfectly balanced. The bosses are incredible. The voice acting is generally very good. The climactic moments in the game are outright phenomenal and heart-pounding.

    A few nitpicks before I get to the actual criticisms. The camera is a bit wonky at its default setting, but it is okay if you turn the sensitivity up a bit. The stealth mechanics are finicky and you will often shift on a corner weirdly. Luckily, the stealth mechanics are super forgiving, so it doesn't matter too much. There are too few save points in the second-to-last and last dungeons. The second-to-last dungeon goes on quite a bit too long. Finally, the translation is very wonky at times -- especially with the frequent use of the word cognition. It feels a bit unnatural.

    Now for the genuine criticism. While Persona 5 is the longest game in the series and I believe many have claimed that the game may be too long, the exact opposite is true. While the game took me 120 hours to complete, the game is, in fact, about 20 hours too short.

    First, the game is overly focused on the main goal. As such, the game is sorely lacking in social events that allow the main cast to communicate and interact with each other. Most of the character interactions happen via IM messaging, which does not carry the same weight as having the characters in the same room talking with other and making fun of each other. Persona 4 and especially Persona 4: Golden were replete with these social events and it allowed the main cast to be a lot more 3-dimensional and lifelike and allowed for tons of humorous and engaging moments. In Persona 5, it often feels like the characters are separate entities. I can easily recall Yosuke and Teddie's snarky interactions with each other; or Kanji and Naoto's confused sexual tension; or Chie and Yukiko's friendship; or Chie and Yosuke's belligerent friendship; or Rise fighting Yukiko for the protagonist's affection; or Yosuke being homophobic towards Kanji at first, but eventually treating him like any jerk male friend would. With Persona 5, it seems all the characters are separate entities, and this is, in part, due to the lack of social events. And when there are social events, they feel very short and empty when compared to the social events in Persona 4. Persona 5 is too focused and it is to its detriment.

    A second related major issue is that Ann and Ryuji just aren't as compelling as Chie and Yosuke. The more secondary cast of Persona 5 are generally great and entertaining, but the deuteragonist and tritagonist characters just aren't as likable or engaging as their counterparts in Persona 4.

    Finally, more time should have gone into the set-up for the last dungeon. It happens rather suddenly and it feels rushed. I feel that if there was more set up and more time between the second-to-last and last dungeons, it would have been really engaging. The fifth dungeon dungeon also has some unusual pacing, but it not a major issue.

    Persona 5 is a game that I fully believe will be the greatest game ever made once the inevitable expanded remake comes out and adds much needed social events and filler to the game. Persona 5 suffers from being overly focused and it needs silly, pointless filler content and more character interactions to truly reach its potential.

    I recall the developers fearing that Persona 5 was going to be too long of a game. The game is, in fact, extremely long, but significantly shorter than it should have been.    … Expand
  21. ShootingStar
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Seré directo y franco, Persona 5 posiblemente sea el top del género rpg ahora mismo. Atlus y el P-Studio han conseguido perfeccionar la esencia de la saga Persona convirtiendo esta quinta entrega en la joya de la corona; con un gameplay totalmente pulido y refinado, una historia y unos personajes tremendamente bien desarrollados, una Banda Sonora de infarto con unas piezas musicales que teSeré directo y franco, Persona 5 posiblemente sea el top del género rpg ahora mismo. Atlus y el P-Studio han conseguido perfeccionar la esencia de la saga Persona convirtiendo esta quinta entrega en la joya de la corona; con un gameplay totalmente pulido y refinado, una historia y unos personajes tremendamente bien desarrollados, una Banda Sonora de infarto con unas piezas musicales que te harán recordarlas durante largo tiempo, y un estilo artístico que quita el hipo con tan solo mirarlo.

    Quizá y como único punto negativo del juego se podría decir que tiene un apartado gráfico algo anticuado pero lo compensa totalmente con su encantador estilo artístico, y que el único punto "flojo" de un juego sea su apartado gráfico dice mucho de la calidad del mismo.

    Ahora mismo Persona 5 podría considerarse fácilmente como el mejor jrpg jamás desarrollado, uno de los mejores juegos de las últimas tres décadas, y posiblemente como una joya atemporal que no hará más que mejorar con el paso del tiempo.    … Expand
  22. DusterGoalie
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Amazing I loved this game it took me 297 hours to complete. Now that's a great game. Buy this okay. Excpecialy if u love JRPGs, then you absolutely must.
  23. mattjaydunn
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    As a longtime, massive Persona fan, it took me only one playthrough of my early copy to know instantly- this is my favorite Persona game and quite possibly my favorite game of all time. Every aspect of the game- from the presentation to the dungeons to the characters- is perfectly considered and polished to an impressive degree. While no game is perfect, Persona 5 comes as close as I'veAs a longtime, massive Persona fan, it took me only one playthrough of my early copy to know instantly- this is my favorite Persona game and quite possibly my favorite game of all time. Every aspect of the game- from the presentation to the dungeons to the characters- is perfectly considered and polished to an impressive degree. While no game is perfect, Persona 5 comes as close as I've seen an RPG come in over two decades. Buy this game.… Expand
  24. gregorius
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    I have a higher hopes for persona 5 and of course it doesn't disappoint. A game brimming with too much colors and style is a joy. Persona is a series that is keeps getting better and better and Persona 5 is a step above it's predecessors. Another definitive JRPG that is a must play. A masterpiece!
  25. Xevenous
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    game of the year for me..the first impression is amazing...i can't stop playing it.
    so much replay value..
    i don't regret buy PS4 pro only for this game..
    i already can see i going to play this game in 3 play thorough or more
  26. kei0079
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    P5 Has revolutionized Turn-based JRPG's every element of the game has been crafted with passion its style is parallel to it's depth.
    The world that P5 builds is rich in detail & keeps on offering more content as you progress through the story keeping things fresh & varied I've not had dull moment while playing.
    The Japanese & English VA Cast both did an excellent job along with art    P5 Has revolutionized Turn-based JRPG's every element of the game has been crafted with passion its style is parallel to it's depth.
    The world that P5 builds is rich in detail & keeps on offering more content as you progress through the story keeping things fresh & varied I've not had dull moment while playing.
    The Japanese & English VA Cast both did an excellent job along with art designers bringing the world to life,Persona catching/fusing allows for customization for you abilities.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. Prrgangsta
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    I love how all the 10 and 9 ratings are obviously getting downvoted by haters of this game because their reviews are getting deleted for not being REAL reviews. Listen haters, whether your a fanboy of nintendo or xbox, it is not an excuse to hate on the positive reviews this game clearly deserves.

    Persona 5 is a dream come true for jrpg enthusiasts. If you have never played Persona    I love how all the 10 and 9 ratings are obviously getting downvoted by haters of this game because their reviews are getting deleted for not being REAL reviews. Listen haters, whether your a fanboy of nintendo or xbox, it is not an excuse to hate on the positive reviews this game clearly deserves.

    Persona 5 is a dream come true for jrpg enthusiasts. If you have never played Persona before, this is a good game to start you on the series. The confidant system makes you look forward to talking to each character you've met whether they are a party member or not and the moments feel rewarding with each skill you unlock.

    The turn based battle system is a welcome return and is refreshing feel after playing the constant action rpg's that most series are adopting like Final Fantasy.

    Stealth in this game kinda reminds me of moments I experienced in MGS and the game makes it clear that using stealth will reward you more progress within a "palace" which feels more rewarding than just running around and findiing a stairway to the next floor.

    Getting other persona is better to than the random card drops you get like in part 4 because when you get a monster to beg for its life you can ask for it's power ( to join your team basically ), an item, or money. And if you want stronger persona you can fuse other weaker persona you have to make new ones that will give you an edge in battle most times.

    Last but not least is the fact this game is very replayable with it's new game + which let's you carry over your characters personality traits so you can see what things your MC will say or do that he couldn't do the first playthrough.

    A must buy for all jrpg lovers and PS4 owners in general.    … Expand
  29. omgitsrichie
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This is the JRPG of the generation. It has a dark, compelling story with social commentary and moral ambiguity; a likable, well-written cast of complex characters; a deep, flashy, fast-paced battle system that proves turn-based can still be fun in 2017; actual role-playing elements via the social sim aspects, which are heavily rewarding and interplay with other gameplay mechanics; aThis is the JRPG of the generation. It has a dark, compelling story with social commentary and moral ambiguity; a likable, well-written cast of complex characters; a deep, flashy, fast-paced battle system that proves turn-based can still be fun in 2017; actual role-playing elements via the social sim aspects, which are heavily rewarding and interplay with other gameplay mechanics; a vibrant overworld; a strong, colorful, and heavily stylized art direction; and an amazing acid jazz soundtrack to boot. What more could you ask for?… Expand
  30. 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
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#1 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#4 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#2 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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93

Universal acclaim - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 98
  3. Negative: 0 out of 98
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 4, 2019
    90
    Persona 5 is an absolutely amazing game that convinces with its art style, music and story. It has anything one could ask for such a game and more. The turn-based battle system offers a wide array of opportunities. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, it is definitely recommended to give it a go.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Feb 22, 2018
    90
    Persona 5 is a great example of quality jRPG game, with a good story, great battle system and fabulous artistic style, this is a must have for the fans of the series and the genre.
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  3. Power Unlimited
    Oct 19, 2017
    93
    Persona 5 beats every other turn-based RPG in terms of production values, combat, story, symbolics, character design, music, pace and variety. 2017 is a great year for gaming and Persona 5 confirms this with a load of unmatched swagger.
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