Persona 5

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5569 Ratings

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  1. JoelIsAJoke
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Simply the best game ever, the combat is amazing, the real world part of it is amazing, the story is amazing and the palaces are so fun to go through with really creative boss fights.
  2. The_Final_Boss
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    it will take you at least 100 hours just to get through the main story line and that's not being a compleionist or anything either. Epic boss music soundtracks. Traditional turn based RPG mixed in with a dating simulator and you got yourself a Persona game.
  3. Pandaninja360
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    One of the best story I played. You get attached to your friends and your sad when it is sad or something bad happen to them. It's my first persona and I can't wait to play the next one.
  4. Vexx3r
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This game has the best soundtrack I have heard, and a very unique art style and UI and a story that will fail to bore and believable characters
  5. Luckismyskill
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    I heard a lot about about this game but I never thought it would be so GREAT,I am a ps fan since I remember,from the ps1 to nowadays and it felt so nostalgic,i remenber myself playing at my ps2 sly cooper 2,omg that’s my favorite game of my childhood,putting aside gta 3 and vice city.The plot is so deep reflecting how in society everyone is wearing a mask and our real self is hiding insideI heard a lot about about this game but I never thought it would be so GREAT,I am a ps fan since I remember,from the ps1 to nowadays and it felt so nostalgic,i remenber myself playing at my ps2 sly cooper 2,omg that’s my favorite game of my childhood,putting aside gta 3 and vice city.The plot is so deep reflecting how in society everyone is wearing a mask and our real self is hiding inside our hearts that I couldn’t skip a single dialogue,just because of how good the story is,but also the gameplay is really good,maybe you don’t got things at the beginning but once you got some time,everything starts to flow.And what I can say about soundtrack,it is a MASTERPIECE,only those songs can make you play for a while.I have to say that I’m not an rpg fan but every second of this game was worth it.… Expand
  6. Fabiohpm
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    The best J_RPG l haver played, the characters is awesome developyng, the gameplay is Dynamic and easy to learn, if you like animes is the best choise to play
  7. Abdulnasser
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The feelings and chills you get when you are fighting Shido are incomparable… Expand
  8. Ratherbejon
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This game is great. There is so much more content and little changes that make the game feel fresh and new, that palaces feel like an entirely new experience. P5R also adds a ton of quality of life changes and better tutorials that will welcome new players. This game is amazing and a must buy for any JR PG fans!
  9. Deadmanrulez
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Honestly this game is sublime and dare I say the pinacle of JRPGs there is something for everyone in this game and I don't think it gets nearly as much praise as it deserves.
  10. Andydoo
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Didn't play this game until recently but it's just my personal favorite game of all time. The music is insanely good, the combat is engaging, the world is well-designed, the story is deep and the characters are some of the best I've seen in a video game period. This game is so worth the price it really should be three times as expensive, so don't even think about not picking this one up.Didn't play this game until recently but it's just my personal favorite game of all time. The music is insanely good, the combat is engaging, the world is well-designed, the story is deep and the characters are some of the best I've seen in a video game period. This game is so worth the price it really should be three times as expensive, so don't even think about not picking this one up. It's also worth noting that this is my first Persona game, and I hadn't even heard about the series until Joker was added to Smash, so it's totally fine to start the series here.… Expand
  11. Casjamin
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    Wow, just Wow. I never Thought a game so dialogue heavy and story driven could get me so attached. I’ve always been more of “Not too Many cutscenes, more action and gameplay” Type of person, but something’s just different about Persona 5. I love every single second of it, the story, the characters, the turn-based combat. It all just comes together so perfect. Im 50 hours in which is onlyWow, just Wow. I never Thought a game so dialogue heavy and story driven could get me so attached. I’ve always been more of “Not too Many cutscenes, more action and gameplay” Type of person, but something’s just different about Persona 5. I love every single second of it, the story, the characters, the turn-based combat. It all just comes together so perfect. Im 50 hours in which is only about halfway, but seriously guys, go and play This masterpiece if you haven’t already!… Expand
  12. Falseswipe
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    When you think of a good anime-style RPG or a good place to begin with RPGs for people who love anime, you should think of persona 5.

    It is a good game with difficulty level that welcome all players, both comedy and drama, and plenty to do. If you can handle the long intro, you will find something you will like in this game. Sure, no game is for everyone and if you hate teen drama or    When you think of a good anime-style RPG or a good place to begin with RPGs for people who love anime, you should think of persona 5.

    It is a good game with difficulty level that welcome all players, both comedy and drama, and plenty to do. If you can handle the long intro, you will find something you will like in this game. Sure, no game is for everyone and if you hate teen drama or anime style stuff of course you won’t like this game, but this game gets damn close. With the huge cast you will find someone you relate to or like and a variety of topics such as child abuse to more mild ones like social anxiety.

    This game is predictably cheap nowadays, so give it a shot if you need to try something new (don’t bother with the royal version, this one is better lol)    … Expand
  13. Mossyrocks
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    A classic. If you like turn based battles, visual novels, or anime this game is a must buy. Persona games don’t need to be played in order so this one is beginner friendly too!
  14. 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.
  15. H9Stalin
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Un increíble Jrpg que es una mejora de los anteriores juegos de Persona con una jugabilidad excelente, historia interesante, personajes carismáticos y una música simplemente genial.
  16. Fadymaged
    May 17, 2020
    10
    Wanna say something the game is over a 100 hours long don't buy it if you didn't have the time don't buy it
  17. Loki95
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest game ever made, with incredibile character design, music, gameplay, and well written story. Amazing.
  18. Duoliss
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    It was amazing.the game was fun and enjoyed the heck out the new version.it brought alot of new features to make the game feel better like:being able to reload guns in the dungeouns is cool.i like the characters alot and i enjoyed it.this is truly the definitive editon of persona 5
  19. Luigichief
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    My top 1 game is not perfect but it is very good. The mix of being a student and exploring dungeons helping your friends or someone "at the same time" is very interesting and the way the time passes in this game is fantastic. The schedule for this game is one of the best mechanics ever made in a video game. You need to plan and use your time in the best possible way, after all you want toMy top 1 game is not perfect but it is very good. The mix of being a student and exploring dungeons helping your friends or someone "at the same time" is very interesting and the way the time passes in this game is fantastic. The schedule for this game is one of the best mechanics ever made in a video game. You need to plan and use your time in the best possible way, after all you want to interact with your friends, you have to go to school, you want to explore this world and discover the possible things to interact, you need to study for the tests that are coming come, you want to improve your status, you want to get a girlfriend, besides you can do side quests and explore "Mementos" (the optional 'dungeon' of the game) but the urgency of you needing to optimize your time comes from you always having the pressure of an 'x' date to finish the dungeon you are in, advancing the story or something bad will happen to the characters (usually).

    The characters are a highlight of this game. They are very lively, friendly, have their past, their history, their tastes, their hobbies and etc. All the characters that have Social Links are like that, there are 21 in total and within the game they are called confidants. The developers were smart and still encourage you to interact with them giving advantages in the gameplay, free items, improvements to the characters in your party, better items for sale and etc. Social links are another phenomenal mechanism in this game, it develops the characters and their relationship with each one of them. This game has some very strong social criticisms.

    The story is not very complex for the most part, but it is engaging and has its high points and they are great. The main reason she is involved is because she involves the characters you know and gives urgency to you to act, not to act until the deadline is game over. You want to continue in the story to get to know the characters better and you end up wanting to help them. All the dialogues in history (ARE MANY) have dubbing and it is great.

    The game easily takes 80+ hours to clear and if you get lost a little in this world get ready for 100 hours (without exaggeration).

    The gameplay of this game is a dungeon crawler that switches to the classic combat of a jrpg taken to the extreme with some very interesting mechanics to explore, such as mergers between personas. The personas are the main reason for the huge variety in combat, there are 192 different personas, each one is unique and well done. The difficulty is well-balanced and if you just crash until the boss is screwed (I did that once kk). But if you don't like turn combat it's hard to like this game, considering its size.

    The graphics of this game are currently a bit outdated (I played in 2019 and I thought it was good), but you get used to it quickly and you have to consider that it is a game made for the Playstation 3. If you are bothered by it, play Persona 5 Royal, a improved version of P5 (at the time I played it didn't exist). The dungeons are very well made and each one is unique with something new in each one. But what stands out is game art, I have never seen anything so good in video games.

    This game has one of my favorite soundtracks. They are unique in many ways, enjoyable to hear and striking. They also match the game and location you are at.

    A defect was that having relationships with the characters does not affect any dialogue during the story. There should be more events to interact with the characters and they could be more complex, interesting and slightly affect the relationship between you and the character. Another point worth mentioning is that if you don't like to read or understand English, this game is not for you.    … Expand
  20. Abd0253710
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The best game ever made, the story is amazing, the characters are all loveable, the gameplay is fantastic.
  21. Vahidasd95
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    I played catherine full body and original catherine before this game and honestly it was my first experince in JRPG games
    It got me very good now its best game of my life :)
    I
  22. Not_Ur_Momz
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The game is really fun and is what got me into turn based games. I found the story entertaining too.
  23. Nick_Scratch
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Pretty much everything I've ever wanted in a JRPG. The kind of game I will likely revisit every year.
  24. AKpleX
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра на 120 часов, стилистика просто пушка.
    Тут без вопросов надо брать
  25. SilentStar
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The only game that i have played for a whole week non stop and never got bored of which was fascinating to me because i can never play games for more that 4 hours without getting bored or being to lazy to finish it
  26. Toast-King
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 is a colossal game, blending dungeon adventures with a life simulator to provide a perfectly paced experience that I expect to return to every couple of years. The art style and music add to create a stylish experience with the heart felt plot and fantastic voice acting giving you a great incentive to see it through to the end.
  27. BunnyFire
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Una Joya de los Jrpg. Que cosas tan buenas tienen esta saga. Juegos Largos para disfrutar, personajes inolvidables de los cuales te sientes indentificado, Un estilo unico, un soundtrack espectacular, una historia que de prinicipio a fin te tiene enganchado.
  28. ff9alex
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I have played in years I can't describe how good it is, I haven't feel like this over a game since ps1 final fantasy games.

    I just cannot say anymore how much I enjoyed this game
  29. Adamaus
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the best game I ever played, my first Persona but not my last
  30. gomi1578
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A great game !!
    this game blew me away.
    I am absolutely loving it.
    Great experience, great game.
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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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Metascore
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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