Persona 5

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  1. dantah
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    One of the Best game ive played in a long time. Really refreshing game mode. Tons of fun in the game system.
  2. VG_Alex
    Mar 5, 2019
    9
    A distinctive JRPG game I played for the first time,"PERSONA 5" have a extremely great character design and a reasonable battle system,The game shows darkness of society and how people get lost.splendid flashbacks construct a great story.

    9.3 Wonderful
  3. rocco30
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    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.
  4. BarelyLewd
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    WOW Persona is a blast from the past for me, I played P3 back in the day for PS2, as well as P4, and my god, entire school summer vacations were wasted with these games, literally hundreds of hours of content, characters, story, gameplay, and the art style is AMAZING, so when P5 was announced needless to say I was giddy, and this game had everything in it that made P3, and P4 amazing, andWOW Persona is a blast from the past for me, I played P3 back in the day for PS2, as well as P4, and my god, entire school summer vacations were wasted with these games, literally hundreds of hours of content, characters, story, gameplay, and the art style is AMAZING, so when P5 was announced needless to say I was giddy, and this game had everything in it that made P3, and P4 amazing, and somehow they improved it, this game is worth every penny at any price.… Expand
  5. rambo_BB
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    The Persona series has always been a weird franchise, teenager going to school, while simultaneously fighting against demons, through the power of Personas, reflection of their inner self, being of immense power.

    the game are wacky, but most importantly they are excellent JRPGS. Persona 3 tackled the theme of depression and darkness, while Persona 4 went with a more upbeat mood with the    The Persona series has always been a weird franchise, teenager going to school, while simultaneously fighting against demons, through the power of Personas, reflection of their inner self, being of immense power.

    the game are wacky, but most importantly they are excellent JRPGS. Persona 3 tackled the theme of depression and darkness, while Persona 4 went with a more upbeat mood with the central focus being friendship

    So what is the theme of P5? Rebellion and corruption, a group of highschooler that decides to reform society by punishing evil people by "stealing their heart". The idea isn't game-changing in itself, but it's everything else that makes this game so wonderful.

    The characters (both of the party and side characters) are deeply troubled and the stories they tell are really interesting. it truly feels like you are using your time to know these people better, to help them overcome their hardships.

    The game is also stylish as hell, the sub-area of Tokyo and the palaces (dungeon) are jawdropping and the soundtrack composed by Shoji Meguro is incredible as always (seriously, i think it's among the best soundtrack ever, on par with masterpieces like Ocarina of Time), using acid-jazz and industrial influence to create a unique atmosphere.

    Lastly, the combat system is very engaging, a turn system that rewards knowledge of your enemy and tactical approach.

    Persona 5 is a masterpiece in world building, story telling, combat mechanics and visuals. Just buy it if you haven't (beware of the length, the game is at least 60h)    … Expand
  6. REOKHC
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Conoci este juego gracias al soundtrack compuesto por shoji meguro y me llamo mucho la atencion gracias a esto, y una vez que lo jugue simplente no pude parar , tanto asi que ahora me considero fan de esta franquicia de videojuegos, un alto contenido de rejugabilidad, una historia que esta bien lograda, unas mecanicas con demasiado estilo, entiendo el por que le nominaron a juego del año yConoci este juego gracias al soundtrack compuesto por shoji meguro y me llamo mucho la atencion gracias a esto, y una vez que lo jugue simplente no pude parar , tanto asi que ahora me considero fan de esta franquicia de videojuegos, un alto contenido de rejugabilidad, una historia que esta bien lograda, unas mecanicas con demasiado estilo, entiendo el por que le nominaron a juego del año y esta super merecido, espero con ansias persona 6 o alguna nueva entrada de persona.… Expand
  7. Wweald
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    Easily the best JRPG I've played. Has an amazing style, great characters, great gameplay and a fantastic story. Everyone with a PS4 should play this game.
  8. Sopewaters
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    An overall amazing game! The colour contrasts, the fun and enjoyable charactes, the story, the gameplay- which is the best idea of Japanese RPG- and the personas wrap all together and create a amazing yet almost campy game that can be enjoyed by anyone who likes RPGs.
  9. fizzz0079
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    A must play for anyone who's a fan of jrpg's, anime style games, great visuals, a superb plot and likeable characters
  10. Carny
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Just to clarify, I have never played any long JRPG or RPGs in general. The only game that can even be considered these 2 genres is Pokemon. After the game won the best RPG in 2017 and even a nomination for game of the year, I was pretty interested but didn't own a PS4 at the time. After then buying a PS4, I remembered the game when the main character was added to Super Smash Bros Ultimate,Just to clarify, I have never played any long JRPG or RPGs in general. The only game that can even be considered these 2 genres is Pokemon. After the game won the best RPG in 2017 and even a nomination for game of the year, I was pretty interested but didn't own a PS4 at the time. After then buying a PS4, I remembered the game when the main character was added to Super Smash Bros Ultimate, a game I had been anticipating since March. After playing the game to its completion, and crying my eyes out about 3/4 of the way through, I've realized how amazing this game is. From the shining colors to the music that's too amazing I can't stop listening. Then there's the UI. The UI should be put in a museum its that stylized. And if you're concerned about the story, it has twists and turns, with certain scenes that really have a lasting impression on you, and let you connect with the characters. The combat is also very interesting since it's half of the game. Being a slice of life/visual novel some days and the infiltration JRPG battles in the other. Personally, I find that the music, the subtle sound effects whenever you go into menus, and the flashy attacks make the JRPG formula of standing around and hitting people from a few feet away, make it a lot more satisfying. But one of my favorite parts of the game is how you manage your time. Maybe one day you hang out with a friend called a confidant, which gives you the upper hand in battle, like instantly escaping a battle if you so please or letting you start the battle with a barrage of bullets. This makes the visual novel aspect play into the dungeon-crawling JRPG aspect. If you love JRPGS, a riveting story, fun combat, and a beautiful presentation, you need to play this game.… Expand
  11. Superdogpunch23
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    My favorite game for: music , gameplay, feels ,characters and enjoyability ; must play for everyone
  12. Bombloco94
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Best.Persona.Game.Ever (IMO)


    Great Gameplay,Great Characters, Great Story and a Great Soundtrack, when i played this masterpiece,it surprised me a lot about how good this game is, Persona 3 is my Second favorite of the series,3 and 5 just blows out the other games of the series on my honest opinion (sorry for my bad English, I'm Brazilian :/)
  13. tenforten
    May 1, 2020
    9
    How I rate games:
    Game-play, Music/Sound, Graphics & Visuals, Story/World-building, and Characters each get 0-2 points adding up to a score /10. 0 is non-existent or bad, 1 is average or N/A, and 2 is better than average.
    Game-play: 2 Not only is it an improvement over P5 by leaps and bounds, this game-play is so solid I expect copy-cats for years to come. Music/Sound: 2 The music    How I rate games:
    Game-play, Music/Sound, Graphics & Visuals, Story/World-building, and Characters each get 0-2 points adding up to a score /10. 0 is non-existent or bad, 1 is average or N/A, and 2 is better than average.

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

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

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

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

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

    TOTAL: 9/10    … Expand
  14. Woofoof
    May 3, 2020
    9
    A game that is slightly overrated but is fine the way it is. It had original designs, concepts, and tried hard to be new while staying true to being a Persona game.
  15. Poofpooof
    May 7, 2020
    10
    Super classic game. If you grew up with something like Pokémon but want something more mature now that you are older this is the game you have been looking for.
  16. RafaelHeldt
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    What I found most interesting throughout the game, was the fact that somehow I did not want to continue with the story, I just wanted to hang out with my confidants and make new relationships. Although the story is great, Persona is all about your interaction with your friends, acquaintances, and the city. As nothing is that perfect, Persona 5's restrictions is very annoying, as you cannotWhat I found most interesting throughout the game, was the fact that somehow I did not want to continue with the story, I just wanted to hang out with my confidants and make new relationships. Although the story is great, Persona is all about your interaction with your friends, acquaintances, and the city. As nothing is that perfect, Persona 5's restrictions is very annoying, as you cannot do everything you want, and the game makes you go to sleep or pass time without giving you much free time. I heard that Persona 5 Royal got this fixed, and I really hope they did. Anyway, great game and a good start for J-RPGs.… Expand
  17. Alireza480Ra
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a masterpiece of JRPG goodness. It's not a perfect game, but would be trivial to nit-pick the very few and minor problems with the game. The huge improvement over it's predecessors is the dungeon-crawling.A great game. I loved P3 and P4 maybe a bit more but what a ride this game has been. A solid 9 is totally deserved for all the hard work they did making this awesome game… Expand
  18. 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
  19. matrixasiseefit
    May 4, 2017
    10
    I've absolutely hated every JRPG I have ever attempted to played, but Persona 5 have totally flipped my opinion. Persona 5 is one of my favorite games I've ever played. A truly beautiful and fun gaming experience. Highly recommend.
  20. here_and_there
    May 4, 2017
    10
    Simply put: best Persona game yet, best JRPG of the last two generations, one of the best JRPGs ever.

    Best Persona game because it takes everything from the series, expands on it, refines it and lets itself unfold in a wonderfully recreated Tokyo. It has also the most enjoyables story and characters of the series, even if the plot tends to implode a bit in the last chapters. Best JRPG    Simply put: best Persona game yet, best JRPG of the last two generations, one of the best JRPGs ever.

    Best Persona game because it takes everything from the series, expands on it, refines it and lets itself unfold in a wonderfully recreated Tokyo. It has also the most enjoyables story and characters of the series, even if the plot tends to implode a bit in the last chapters.
    Best JRPG of the last two generations because it has the best combat system (a classic turn based system with many modern, interesting, challenging and enjoyable tweaks), a coherent, deeply crafted, modern and realistic pseudo-fantasy setting, a huge amount of mostly well written dialogues, a good, long and satisfying story, interesting and quite mature issues (populism in politics and in every day life, bandwagon mentality, sex industry in Japan...) lots of side stories, one of the most amazing OSTs ever made. All these things are absent in most JRPGs of the last two generations, let alone finding them all in one single game.    … Expand
  21. Nader_alkhatib
    May 7, 2017
    10
    One of the best JRPG if not THE BEST, The most stylish game you would ever play, and an incredible emotional and engaging storyline , It's a must-buy for JRPG fans and everyone else, It's a masterpiece and one of the best games ever made.
  22. Carter478
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Brilliant game. Spent 100 + hours in it just the first time round and have gone back into New Game + and still love it as much. I did love Persona 4 more but P5 is bigger in every way possible, I can only hope there's spin off games in its future along side a full length anime adaption like P4
  23. burakcyildiz
    May 3, 2017
    10
    As a J-RPG fan with a lot of games in the genre under the belt since 2000, I can say that this is a masterpiece in the genre. I may - without exaggeration - place it in the top 5 games I have ever played (you must remember my taste in games though; not comparing with shooters or actions games and so on). It covers all bases in nearly all aspects in game design. From the amazing soundtrackAs a J-RPG fan with a lot of games in the genre under the belt since 2000, I can say that this is a masterpiece in the genre. I may - without exaggeration - place it in the top 5 games I have ever played (you must remember my taste in games though; not comparing with shooters or actions games and so on). It covers all bases in nearly all aspects in game design. From the amazing soundtrack to the visual aesthetics, from the attention to even the minute details (even to the main menu design and loading screen transitions) to the story and plot twists, and to the satisfying character development, this games deserves a 10/10. I played and love Persona 3 and 4 as well, but even in comparison to them, I think this is a new benchmark for Atlus. Hopefully they can achieve an even better product for Persona 6.… Expand
  24. KyoukoSuehara
    May 9, 2017
    10
    I am veteran who has played Persona 3 and all of its spin-offs, Persona 4 and all of its spin-offs and I can confidently say Persona 5 has not disappointed me. While it changed and added many features the game still felt familiar.

    Plot: This is a persona game. What is a persona game without a good plot? Fans of new and old, I'm proud to report that persona 5 is not lacking when it    I am veteran who has played Persona 3 and all of its spin-offs, Persona 4 and all of its spin-offs and I can confidently say Persona 5 has not disappointed me. While it changed and added many features the game still felt familiar.

    Plot:
    This is a persona game. What is a persona game without a good plot? Fans of new and old, I'm proud to report that persona 5 is not lacking when it comes to this. I can't count how many times I lost sleep saying 'just 1 day more' only to find out four hours later that a month has already passed in game. I just couldn't let go of my wireless just to find out what's next.

    Game-play (dungeon crawling):
    While many newcomers would complain 'wahhh why is it turn based doiiii' as drool ooze from their mouths and before they go back to their call of duties and halos, this game sticks to the gentleman's game and it's amazing. You attack, use your skills, or defend before your party's turn ends. While it sounds simple enough, it really requires a lot of preparation and strategy or you might find yourself smashing your face against an enemy with a physical wall, ending your miserable life embarrassingly and instantly in your own turn.

    Characters:
    Unlike in other games where characters can be replaced by mannequins and the game would still go on. Every other character in this game is memorable. Even our silent protagonist has more endearing traits than the noisy 'heroes' who talk a lot but say absolutely nothing. Every character works as intended. I have never seen an ensemble of amazing cast since Persona 4.

    Game-play(school life simulator)
    When I'm not in the dungeon killing shadows, taking their money and forcing them to join me unless they want to be dispatched stylishly, I found myself just as engrossed in the game when I'm roaming around the map of Tokyo. This is where the magic happens, where players get to participate and learn about the life of their confidants for some really interesting story telling. Not only that, whatever players decide to do here also affects how well they would do when they return to the dungeon.

    Soundtrack:
    Every single moment in the game has an appropriate tune or song played with it. Thus it always feels fresh. It also helps that every song sounds like heavenly orgasm to my ears they're just so catchy!

    Graphics:
    The game just oozes with style in high definition. There's not a single menu that looked bland, everything was properly detailed and unique.

    My only real problem with the game is that some characters are just... **** I know it's a good thing when a game designed a character to be a jackass and they really come as a jackass but there are some characters whom I wish would just perish in the realm of nothingness. However it would be unfair for the game if I judge them because of that so overall I loved this game a lot. In my honest opinion, this is the most fun video game I played this year.    … Expand
  25. Legolas56600
    May 18, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is an excellent game that proves that turn based/narrative driven games are truly the best way to go when it comes to JRPG's.

    Persona 5 features a confidant system where you can spend time with friends to increase your bond and unlock skills. It features a romance system and multiple choice responses which range from silly to serious. The persona system consist of capturing    Persona 5 is an excellent game that proves that turn based/narrative driven games are truly the best way to go when it comes to JRPG's.

    Persona 5 features a confidant system where you can spend time with friends to increase your bond and unlock skills. It features a romance system and multiple choice responses which range from silly to serious. The persona system consist of capturing persona's through ridiculous dialogue and using them in battle. Persona's have unique abilities and can be fused with one another to create even stronger personas.

    Also, Persona 5's story is very serious and uses real world events, such as abuse, rape, drug use, and much more. Making the story meaningful and dramatic. The main character is mostly mute the entire story, but that's no problem as the supporting cast has plenty of lines and they are voiced perfectly. Character design is perfect and the visuals are great as well. One of the best things in this game is it's music. I highly suggest you listen to the sound track.

    The only con is the dead lines. You live in the real world and each activity you do passes time, even when it really shouldn't. With that free time you can level up confidants, attributes, or explore mementos (dungeons).

    Overall- Persona 5 is a master piece and I highly suggest lovers of RPG's pick it up.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. Kyyteo
    May 6, 2017
    10
    A stellar improvement in almost all aspects vs other Persona games. Persona 5 will grab you and demand your fullest attention to everything that it has to offer, and nothing feels forced. You can CHOOSE what to spend your time on (though if you're like me you're gonna want to see it all) Just be warned that this is a LONG ASS GAME. Like I spent 100+ hours on my first playthrough on normal.A stellar improvement in almost all aspects vs other Persona games. Persona 5 will grab you and demand your fullest attention to everything that it has to offer, and nothing feels forced. You can CHOOSE what to spend your time on (though if you're like me you're gonna want to see it all) Just be warned that this is a LONG ASS GAME. Like I spent 100+ hours on my first playthrough on normal.

    While I feel that Persona 4 characters were more fleshed out, and that some Persona 5 characters just feel like revamps of Persona 4 characters, (Looking at you Ryuji) they all have their own backstory and getting to know them and develop their social links is a treat. Ontop of that, the new social link system rewards you for boosting their ranks, offering combat bonuses including the ever useful Harisen recovery (saved my ass too many times)

    Waifu wars are a go. Futaba is best girl. Just saying    … Expand
  28. siangchink
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Awesome doesn't even describe this game anymore , the way it affects the player(you) psychologicly will truly amaze you. The best part of this game would be "the escape of death part"
  29. tatsshi
    May 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. damn you for being so clever! I love this game and its amazing story. Nothing I've played on the play station can top this! I'm really glad its getting to recognition it deserves.… Expand
  30. Dafool5566
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    For the first time I decided to go beyond the language barrier to try to enjoy a title I've always heard about. Result? Absolute joy ... I love the story and characters and the combat is so fun ,highly recommend.
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Universal acclaim - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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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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