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  1. 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
  2. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It is even better then P5R, because the story makes more sense in the original and it isn't overloaded with to much content. 95h is long enough.
  3. Jun 4, 2020
    10
    This is it, the best videogame I have ever played. Where do I even start? How much it impacted me throughout my teenage years and helped me with my struggles? How it expanded my horizons and introduced me to JRPGs, some of my favorite games, Anime and Japanese Culture?... The characters I met in this game, they felt real and very relatable in many ways, they gave me a place to stay and IThis is it, the best videogame I have ever played. Where do I even start? How much it impacted me throughout my teenage years and helped me with my struggles? How it expanded my horizons and introduced me to JRPGs, some of my favorite games, Anime and Japanese Culture?... The characters I met in this game, they felt real and very relatable in many ways, they gave me a place to stay and I felt like I belonged somewhere. The things they all go through really hit me right in the feels, I cheered for them and their motivation to keep going forward and I wanted them to succeed because I was a part of them. Now, for the story, the game touches some very serious and dark themes such as abusing the weak, depression & insecurities, greed for power, anthropology and how humans think & act, carving your own path in society, making your dreams come true by achieving them and not giving up, which in my eyes is one of the most compelling & deep stories I've ever experienced. Personally this game really helped me with my social anxiety and gave me the motivation to escape from it, as someone who just became an adult, I finally have a goal in my life. Enough for the story, let's talk about the flawless combat system, which in my opinion is the most advanced turn based game I've ever experienced, from the very satisfying and fast paced combat mechanics to the masterfully crafted animations, this is a very enjoyable game even for those who aren't into turn based games. As for the social simulator aspect, it's my favorite part of the game, bonding with the characters and experiencing their stories, helping them with their problems, gaining new abilities that enhance the combat mechanics, you can definitely see the effort that was put into the game. I also want to talk about the super stylish animations which are very charming & exciting to look at, the art style is the best I've ever seen period, no other game has such style as this one, from the Showtimes, All-Out Attacks, and special abilities to the menus, everything looks absolutely stunning, and even the in-game animations share this "comic book" art style that fits perfectly into the game, aswell as for the music, which is easily the best soundtrack I've ever heard, not a single song that I don't like, I literally listen to the game's music everyday, it became a part of my life. I think this is everything I wanted to say about this masterpiece of a videogame, it's a very long, emotional & unforgettable journey. Expand
  4. May 25, 2021
    10
    Game is fine. That’s all.

    I’m writing this because of 75 character long requirement
  5. May 2, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing game. I started playing the game with no prior knowledge about the game. I had not played any of the previous Persona games, and honestly I started playing because they were going to add Joker in Smash. This game is pure magic from beginning to end. I played through the game twice to get the platinum, and afterwards I played through it a third time just because it is suchSuch an amazing game. I started playing the game with no prior knowledge about the game. I had not played any of the previous Persona games, and honestly I started playing because they were going to add Joker in Smash. This game is pure magic from beginning to end. I played through the game twice to get the platinum, and afterwards I played through it a third time just because it is such an amazing game. The story is one of the best, and even though the combat did get a little tedious at times, it still kept me interested. The art style is amazing, and the music is amazing. I do not know what to tell you it is just that good. Expand
  6. May 4, 2019
    10
    I love everything, the style is incredible black will always be the new black.
  7. May 16, 2019
    10
    Extremely good game with some of the deepest storys I've ever experienced in 20 Years of Gaming. For every JRPG fan a must play.
  8. Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Provavelmente meu jogo favorito dessa geração (e outras mais). História, jogabilidade, trilha sonora.. totalmente impecaveis. Para o povo brasileiro tem o "problema" da falta de localização, mas se você entende de inglês / japonês, não tem o que pensar.
  9. May 31, 2019
    10
    Persona 5 is one of the best games that I have ever played in my entire life!
  10. Jun 1, 2019
    10
    Life changing game. In my whole life I just cried with a handful of games, and this was one of them. Not because some character died, or something sad happened on the story, but because it ended. Up to this day, a year later from purchasing the game, I'm still in love with it, and its music. Personal fabourite video game soundtrack.
  11. Jun 21, 2019
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Incredible blend of life sim and JRPG with top tier music and visual design. Best game I've ever played.
  12. Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Firstly, I've never played a Persona or SMT game before so this doesn't come from any pre-existing bias to the series.

    This is genuinely the best PS4 game I've played to date and one of my favourite games of all time. The story is truly remarkable. The characters are well written and the way you develop your confidant relationships with them will really show by the end of the game. It
    Firstly, I've never played a Persona or SMT game before so this doesn't come from any pre-existing bias to the series.

    This is genuinely the best PS4 game I've played to date and one of my favourite games of all time. The story is truly remarkable. The characters are well written and the way you develop your confidant relationships with them will really show by the end of the game. It feels so real as if you really got to know them. The music is 10/10 and has one of the best soundtracks for a game that I've ever heard. It has a wide range of different moods in the songs, all of which are great to listen to during your day. The plot is also outstanding. Although the game may be +120 hours, you will enjoy the story if you stick to it. Battle mechanics are also very easy to get used to and incredibly fun.

    I can't recommend this game enough.The sheer amount of content in this game is really what games should aim for. This is truly a game that is worth every penny because it was made with passion.
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  13. Jun 22, 2019
    10
    Persona 5 will really take your heart with it memorable characters w and moments,enjoyable music,and mindblowing story,one of the best best game of all time
  14. 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.
  15. Jun 26, 2019
    10
    Persona 5 is an amazing game, definitely the best game I have ever played. It’s gameplay is very fun. It’s battle system is turn based, and gives you many options for attacks. The dungeon crawling aspect is fun and has some hard puzzles. The story is amazing and is full of twists. The confidants side stories are good too. The music is the best soundtrack I’ve ever heard. The artstyle andPersona 5 is an amazing game, definitely the best game I have ever played. It’s gameplay is very fun. It’s battle system is turn based, and gives you many options for attacks. The dungeon crawling aspect is fun and has some hard puzzles. The story is amazing and is full of twists. The confidants side stories are good too. The music is the best soundtrack I’ve ever heard. The artstyle and UI are amazing. 10/10 Expand
  16. Nov 16, 2019
    10
    An amazing Jrpg, wonderful combat mechanics, great characters, atlus did it again! this game is brillant. love it.
  17. Jul 7, 2019
    10
    I really like the game that’s all haven’t finished it but so far it’s amazing and I know a few people who did complete the game and they agree with me
  18. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Perfeição. Comecei a gostar de jogos em turno graças a Persona 5,que é pra mim não só o Goty do ano que lançou, mas muito provavelmente de toda geração. Difícil um jogo com campanha me manter preso por 120 horas completamente viciado. The Witcher 3 mesmo pra mim se tornou secante depois das 30horas
  19. Jul 10, 2019
    10
    If you like RPG’s you’ll love this game. It does take about 4 hours to get good though, but the entire game is about 80-100 hours of content.
  20. Jul 14, 2019
    10
    This game is hands down my favourite game of all time, and I'd recommend it to anyone who is thinking of buying it. The characters, story, combat, locations, the contrast between school/phantom thief life are just a few reasons why this game is an absolute gem.

    I'm usually not much of a turn-based RPG kinda guy (such as Pokemon) but everything kept me hooked. Sure, at the start of the
    This game is hands down my favourite game of all time, and I'd recommend it to anyone who is thinking of buying it. The characters, story, combat, locations, the contrast between school/phantom thief life are just a few reasons why this game is an absolute gem.

    I'm usually not much of a turn-based RPG kinda guy (such as Pokemon) but everything kept me hooked. Sure, at the start of the game, it's a tiny bit of a slog to get through all the tutorials, but it's still a lot of fun.
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  21. Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Greatest game i've ever played. Extremely addicting game, they have many improvements in gameplay since P4. If you say this game is bad, that's mean you're just suck and have never played the Megami Tensei series. P5's story is kinda good and many side stories and stuffs based on the dark side of Japan. All I need is some sorts of story inspired by the reality like a PE teacher with sexual harassment, bla bla bla,...
    10 out of 10 obviously.
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  22. Jul 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything about this game is just... perfect

    Except that one puzzle in okumuras palace
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  23. Aug 1, 2019
    10
    Best game I've ever played. All characters are diffrwnt and interesting. I love those anime style cutscenes.
  24. Aug 5, 2019
    10
    This is the best game i have ever played. İ have not experinced like this story and games story continue over the 100 hour. Character storys and animations were amazing.
  25. Aug 19, 2019
    10
    Persona 5 is my favorite game of all time. I love the characters, I LOVE the music, I love the story, I love the art style. PLAY THIS GAME
  26. Feb 25, 2021
    10
    The best game I've ever played! Masterpiece! I'm really looking forward to sequels.
  27. Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Characters 10, story 10, menus 10, texts 10, trophies 10, combats 10, 10 and 10 and 10....and I could be rating 10 to every single detail of this MASTERPIECE over and over again
  28. Oct 6, 2019
    10
    Been gaming since the early 90s...and this is top 3 best games I ever played
  29. Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing game, the gameplay, the.music, the graphics, everything is beautiful. This is a game that everyone should play, at least once.
  30. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece thanks sega for this masterpiece
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93

Universal acclaim - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 98
  2. Negative: 0 out of 98
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.