Persona 5

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. joost-013
    Jul 11, 2018
    10
    I'm not really into JRPG's
    I'm not really into anime
    I'm not really into dating sims I'm not really into turn based combat despite all that I'm 100% into Persona 5, and it's my favorite game I played this year. That should give you an image of it's qualities. That being said, it's a game you play in a weird way, it's nothing out of the ordinary to stop playing for a month before    I'm not really into JRPG's
    I'm not really into anime
    I'm not really into dating sims
    I'm not really into turn based combat

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

    That being said, it's a game you play in a weird way, it's nothing out of the ordinary to stop playing for a month before picking it up again (it's story is quite long). This goes perfectly with it's laid back attitude while playing. The music is top notch and the pace is as fast as you want to play.    … Expand
  11. deadfox
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    I've put over 350 hours into this game, I just love everything about it. The characters, the music, the visuals, the battle system. It's ruined every other JRPG for me. It's not fair to other JRPGs, but I just couldn't enjoy Dragon Quest 11, Octopath Traveler , the new Tales game, all because Persona 5 is just so damn good. Please play this game.
  12. artificeprime
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    Persona 5 does an excellent job of taking old school gameplay and making it feel new. It improves on Persona 4 in almost every way. Anyone who likes turn based story driven JRPGs will most likely love this game. Persona 4 was the first game in the series that I played and while I liked it a lot there were several areas that I thought the game was very weak. Probably the biggest flaw ofPersona 5 does an excellent job of taking old school gameplay and making it feel new. It improves on Persona 4 in almost every way. Anyone who likes turn based story driven JRPGs will most likely love this game. Persona 4 was the first game in the series that I played and while I liked it a lot there were several areas that I thought the game was very weak. Probably the biggest flaw of Persona 4 was that the dungeons were crap. In that regard Persona 5 is a dramatic improvement and it doesn't stop there. Atlus should be commended for staying true to the core gameplay that makes Persona what it is while also evolving. It is a great example of how consistent iteration is often better than changing the formula entirely.

    In terms of gameplay Persona 5 offers a lot more than 4 did. The combat is pretty similar but this time there are more options. Adding guns and hold ups in combat really helps to make each encounter feel more interesting and breaks up the monotony of grinding. Another thing I really like is that as your relationships with team members improve you get more options with them in battle, such as the ability to pass the baton after a knock down. It would have been nice to have the ability to perform combos with team mates but hopefully they will include something like that in the next game. Outside of combat, dungeon crawling is much better, there is now a stealth element to every dungeon and there are also puzzles to solve. Some of the puzzles were mediocre but each palace offers different ones so at least it stays fresh. Activities in the overworld are also pretty diverse this time. I would have liked to see more interactive game elements but for a story driven game it isn't the priority. While combat is pretty good I did find that it got repetitive in certain areas, the Momentos sections in particular were quite boring. Another weak point is that decision making in conversation has very little affect on the story itself. The blend of combat, dungeon crawling and social sim were really well balanced though and I rarely found myself bored. For a 150 hour game that's an accomplishment.

    The Story was really what made Persona 4 great for me and Persona 5 has a story that is even better. This time there are far more villains and each one offers subplots that eventually tie together into a much bigger conspiracy. The game does an excellent job of gradually ramping up the stakes and revealing new twists as your group delves progressively deeper into the mystery of the metaverse. Each boss and party member offers a compelling story but what makes this game so great is how all of the stories tie together and make sense. While the story is very anime and certainly doesn't take itself seriously all the time, it knows how to be serious when it needs to be and almost nothing that happens in the story feels random. One problem I did have with the story though is that some of the arcs were far less impressive than others. Of course I don't expect all of the story lines to be equal but I thought the Kamoshida story line was far better than most of the others . That story line felt personal, the characters were all connected to him and had interactions with him that made you feel the rage that the characters felt. After his palace the next two felt very lack luster.

    Characters are another strong point for Persona and I think Persona 5 once again improves on 4. For example Morgana is a much more complex character than Teddie was. There are a lot of characters and nearly all of them are well developed. My only major complaint is that while the characters are developed they aren't nuanced, they wear their personalities on the outside. There is very little of the subtle emotions that real people have. It is too bad because early in the game there were hints of that. The first interactions with Anne were great unfortunately her character becomes more one tone as the story progresses. Still the sheer number of characters and the fact that they all have decent stories makes this game stand well above the majority. Though it isn't quite on the level of something like the Witcher 3.

    Visually this game is full of style and has a super clean look. It doesn't have nearly the level of detail as something like Horizon Zero Dawn but everything looks appealing and is thought out. Each dungeon is unique and full of thoughtful choices. Some of the bosses are very creative. Some areas like Momentos were a bit bland though.

    Sound design is mostly great. All of the voice acting seemed on point. Even when the voices were a bit weird it usually seemed to fit the character. The sound track is good but there were times that it would grate on me. In Momentos the soundtrack is awful and can be infuriating after hours of play. The boss music is great though and the soundtrack is overall really unique.

    It is really rare that a game gets me this invested in its story, world and characters.

    I give it 89%    … Expand
  13. Foxtina
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    Not going to lie but this is my first Persona game. Yes, I know, I am very closed minded about turn based games, but after this one I will complete P3 and P4 for sure.
  14. EmirKhorasani
    Jan 23, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece.

    No word encapsulates the experience of Persona 5 quite like the word masterpiece. The visuals, audio, gameplay, combat, combat, combat, combat, combat, and combat are so perfect. A perfectly executed game in every single area. Masterpiece, masterpiece, masterpiece.
  15. LevMaleev
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    анимешная параша а я заядлый парашник обходить стороной только если дебил 11 из 10
  16. neothinker
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    I played Persona 4 in High School surprised that there was a game being released so late in the PS2s lifespan, but wow was I blown away. After I beat Persona 4 I immediately played Persona 3 loved that game too. Fast forward to 2017 and Persona 5 finally came out. This game is the best Persona game and that says a lot. I put 86 hours into it and as the credits rolled I had a big smile onI played Persona 4 in High School surprised that there was a game being released so late in the PS2s lifespan, but wow was I blown away. After I beat Persona 4 I immediately played Persona 3 loved that game too. Fast forward to 2017 and Persona 5 finally came out. This game is the best Persona game and that says a lot. I put 86 hours into it and as the credits rolled I had a big smile on my face. Seriously though if you have never played a Persona game before go ahead and start with this and then play the others- you'll be dying for more, I know it.… Expand
  17. ibs1984
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    Persona واحدة من السلاسل اللي خلتني امتلك بلايستيشن لحتى الآن هي
    P3 هو الجزء اللي رجعني لحماس P5 و
    ومن افضل ألعاب الآر بي جي اليابانية من غير نقاش
    لعبة تستاهل اني اضيع أكثر من 100 ساعة علشان البلاتينيوم :-D
  18. Trabanto
    Mar 7, 2019
    9
    A 100 hour journey. I know why it's so long after all. This JRPG makes you master the game during normal gameplay in a very interesting way. The amount of activites you can do are overwhelming, that you probably won't be bored.
    As Im not a big fan of turn based combat, I enjoyed fights in Persona 5. Mainly because managing your personas is interesting; catching them, fusing, destroying    A 100 hour journey. I know why it's so long after all. This JRPG makes you master the game during normal gameplay in a very interesting way. The amount of activites you can do are overwhelming, that you probably won't be bored.
    As Im not a big fan of turn based combat, I enjoyed fights in Persona 5. Mainly because managing your personas is interesting; catching them, fusing, destroying etc.
    Characters, their relationship and story are well written. You can really see characters emotions and what people they are. Each of them has unique personality and interests.
    Above that, amazingly realized graphics design just fits perfectly.    … Expand
  19. Doctor_Berto
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    Never write reviews but just finished this game and it was too good not to write one. If you can handle playing a game for 100+ hours then this is a must play. Right now Im still suffering from post game depression due to how emotionally invested I had become with it. Best game on PS4 right now and a must buy for any jrpg fan.
  20. brazzerq
    Dec 11, 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. My Favourite game of the 2017.
  21. alexander7185
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    >Playing Persona 5 and having a good time
    >Look at the clock and see it's 2 am
    >"It's getting late, I'll go to sleep after I finish this day"
    >3 hours later. My eyes are struggling to stay open and I see light coming from my window
    >"Oh **** I should go to sleep after this day"
    10/10
  22. ERDEM2468
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    I finished tons of game. And I can say that this is the best game ever I've played! This is definitely different than other games on this generation. Plus, it has 100+ gameplay time.
  23. Powermario0
    Dec 17, 2017
    9
    Persona 5 is really a masterpiece. Story, gameplay, graphics and style are just high quality. Yes, I mean it. I have't completed this game yet by myself, but it sure is gooooood.

    9/10
  24. fumo
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    扣人心弦引人入胜的剧情，让人欲罢不能。
    令人印象深刻的UI界面，引领潮流的美术风格。
    每首音乐都能让人沉迷其中，恰到好处的配合剧情，在关键时刻让人热血沸腾亦或陷入沉思。 像GALGAME那样可以攻略9位女主，甚至能同时攻略！完成度之高令人赞叹。 战斗系统显得有些过时，但回合制也更注重策略，针对不同敌人切换人格面具打击对方的弱点。 画面有点差，并未充分发挥主机的性能。    扣人心弦引人入胜的剧情，让人欲罢不能。
    令人印象深刻的UI界面，引领潮流的美术风格。
    每首音乐都能让人沉迷其中，恰到好处的配合剧情，在关键时刻让人热血沸腾亦或陷入沉思。
    像GALGAME那样可以攻略9位女主，甚至能同时攻略！完成度之高令人赞叹。
    战斗系统显得有些过时，但回合制也更注重策略，针对不同敌人切换人格面具打击对方的弱点。
    画面有点差，并未充分发挥主机的性能。
  25. Vadrael
    Apr 7, 2018
    10
    Definitely a must have for JRPG lovers.
    Those who played the previous Perosna games can expect a lot from this one.
    Great Characters, Great Story, a game witch knows its roots.
  26. DarkObjio
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    A MASTERPIECE! after play this game i become a fan, The music? best music i ever hear in a game , the story? AMAZING ! is the best game i play in years !!!!!!!!!!
  27. code_for_life
    Dec 8, 2017
    10
    Even the game features 100 hours of play time, somehow I wish it can offer even more.

    The experience is unique, the soundtrack and art style is blowing me away.

    GOTY for me, period.
  28. zomkung
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    This is my first review on Metacritic, honestly this game is so addicted. The story is awesome. Gameplay mechanic is well-made which allowed you to exploring the entire Tokyo based on reality. This game is well comblination of Pokemon + Visual Novel + Dungeon Crawling.
  29. blond_afro
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    Truly best game of 2017, and one of the best RGPs of all time. Played it loved it.
  30. FabioSS
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    The best ps4 rpg and one of the best of all time. Unique and fun battle system. Excellent RPG!
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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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