Persona 5

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  1. xBroken2
    May 3, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Outstanding game. From the way how the story was told it was great. The game takes off with us around 80%ish into the game already(Present time for the game). Our MC gets thrown into questions when he gets captured and there the story is told by him which results us playing him in the past. Atlus did the story telling really successfully, it really got me into loving how it was done. It was done right. The music, characters, story, man just everything about the game made me love JRPGs more then ever again. Dang, from now on I'm gonna be expecting too much from JRPGS because of P5. When I felt like I was close to being finish with the game, boom they throw another thing at us, yep I'm almost done with the game this time Boom, another element gets thrown at me. Spent 100 hours of gameplay to finish the game, it was worth my time. I choice this type of game over any other JRPGs and RPG in general any day. Brought back the turn base game with fashion.… Expand
  2. Leon_Magnus03
    May 2, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is my first experience with this series and what I have to said about this!? I simply love it! Everything about this game is amazing! The battles are great and challenging in higher difficult, it is the most stylish game ever made, the cast of character are great and in the final of this long journey you feel like if you were part of the Phantom Thieves. Atlus has gained me withPersona 5 is my first experience with this series and what I have to said about this!? I simply love it! Everything about this game is amazing! The battles are great and challenging in higher difficult, it is the most stylish game ever made, the cast of character are great and in the final of this long journey you feel like if you were part of the Phantom Thieves. Atlus has gained me with this game, I'm new persona fan.… Expand
  3. tearSdrive
    May 2, 2017
    10
    A true masterpiece of 2017. I have played 4 previous games but this one makes me play without boring. Atlus creates a new classification for any new JRPG games.
  4. jajatoki
    May 1, 2017
    10
    There's so much to talk about in the game that it's hard to figure out where to start. I think the first thing is the fact that it is one of the most polished games I've ever played. The development team took their experiences with the two prior Persona games and really refined their ideas to bring out the best in them. The game that it reminds me of greatly is The Witcher 3. Both gamesThere's so much to talk about in the game that it's hard to figure out where to start. I think the first thing is the fact that it is one of the most polished games I've ever played. The development team took their experiences with the two prior Persona games and really refined their ideas to bring out the best in them. The game that it reminds me of greatly is The Witcher 3. Both games present the best each respective series offers and the amount of effort and thought put into them is very much apparent.

    The gameplay is absolutely the best the series has to offer so far. They've added a lot to combat to make it a much more enjoyable experience. Of the things they added, I feel like Baton Touch is the game changer. It in essence gives the game a feel a little closer to Press Turn while still being One More. You're able to give other members the ability to take action after a down. It gives attack and healing bonuses too so making good use of it really opens up how you fight. When you combine this with the new elements and spells, there are a lot more things to consider as you play than before. It's not only in combat that gameplay is improved though. The game has two types of dungeons so you have something whether you're a P3 or P4 fan. In addition, the Confidants (Social Links in previous games) provide a ton of benefits outside of just persona fusion bonuses making them all useful to playing the game. They've even polished this aspect out by laying out Confidants in a much more even manner meaning that you'll have things to do both at night and during the day. You won't have to do everything during the day.    … Expand
  5. MaxWill55
    May 1, 2017
    10
    Great Story
    Great Characters
    Great Music
    Great Dungeons
    Great Gameplay
    Great UI

    This is easily the best persona game by far, and quite possibly one of the best games I've ever played.
    This game is so polished and just so fun to play.
  6. Havoc44
    May 1, 2017
    10
    A Great game that I had a lot of fun with. Persona 5 was my first ever Persona game and my 165 hours on my first play through shows it lol. (now the game shouldn't take that long to beat, but I really took my time with it) I enjoyed the combat, the graphics, and the story. Now, the game can take awhile to get going, hours actually, but I enjoy the story and had no problem with this, soA Great game that I had a lot of fun with. Persona 5 was my first ever Persona game and my 165 hours on my first play through shows it lol. (now the game shouldn't take that long to beat, but I really took my time with it) I enjoyed the combat, the graphics, and the story. Now, the game can take awhile to get going, hours actually, but I enjoy the story and had no problem with this, so this is more of a warning to others that the start can be slow. The characters were well written along with the different romance options. The dungeons were fun and engaging. (except for the second to last one, to much back tracking in that one) The game looked really good and some good humor to it as well. The story does a good job of making want to really get the bad guy at the end of each of the dungeon. The combat has nice variety with some customization, especially if you want to mid-max. Each teammate you get has there own specialty and their own Persona you can customize to some extent, even can customize outfits. Normally, I am not a big fan of the time gated daily activities, but in this game I enjoyed then and had a lot fun with it. There are a great deal of side activities to do and characters you will meet along your journey. The music can be good at times and animations are really good. Persona 5 to me is another Awesome game for 2017.… Expand
  7. AtmoTake
    May 1, 2017
    9
    One of the (if not the) best JRPG I've played in years. Great combination of Social Activities/Dungeons/Story/Minigames/Riddles etc. Finally some great round-based combat again, unfortunately it's true potential only unlocks once you progress some of your confidants far enough (I'm talking about you Shogi Master!). Save point placement can be a bit unfair and juggling all activities can beOne of the (if not the) best JRPG I've played in years. Great combination of Social Activities/Dungeons/Story/Minigames/Riddles etc. Finally some great round-based combat again, unfortunately it's true potential only unlocks once you progress some of your confidants far enough (I'm talking about you Shogi Master!). Save point placement can be a bit unfair and juggling all activities can be tough but that is what makes the game charming for me. Also the boss fights are top notch. Took me around 120 hours to finish my first playthrough and loved every bit of it.… Expand
  8. Goo4you
    May 1, 2017
    8
    I am into the early goings of this game, yet I am finding myself falling further and further into the on-rails like narrative. This may just be a convention of early game, but as a person picking up the series for the 1st time; it's well appreciated.

    Like I stated above; never played a single Persona game up until this. There is a nebulous sea of J-RPG's out there and myself and this    I am into the early goings of this game, yet I am finding myself falling further and further into the on-rails like narrative. This may just be a convention of early game, but as a person picking up the series for the 1st time; it's well appreciated.

    Like I stated above; never played a single Persona game up until this. There is a nebulous sea of J-RPG's out there and myself and this series never crashed together. For me J-RPG's end up being socially jarring (American here), so the nuances of the game(s) are odd or awkward or mirror the same tropes every other J-RPG has done. Persona 5 does this, yet also bridges a gap that makes the product palatable and genuinely likeable; even when dealing with a hairy guy wearing nothing but a crown/cloak and pink speedo's.

    There's the art style which has already been talked about by everyone, but I would add that perhaps a better camera control could have been included. It's not god awful, but it's also a tad under satisfactory for my tastes. It makes taking in the world around a little poor and I wanted to see more than a tunnel-like view (perhaps a cinema-like option). The controls are fine though I would have liked a walk/run option. Having to use the very delicate joystick for it isn't great but i've dealt with worse. The music is J-RPG common fare, but it feels a lot like being swaddled in a comfy blanket. You know they are crafting a feeling to make you at ease or uncomfortable. Earworm quality is the best term for me, the music bores into your mind, which is fine by me I enjoy the soundtrack. I have caught myself humming the battle victory tune while doing things in real life.

    I've enjoyed my time so far. Solid game with a lot of things to get attached to.    … Expand
  9. Dingerdigger
    May 1, 2017
    10
    As someone who has never played a persona game I am in love with this one as it is one of the absolute best games I have ever touched and the best game on ps4. People wen't lying about how good this one was.
  10. Ronery
    May 1, 2017
    10
    I am a huge fan of JRPGs, and while I admit that a lot of modern ones, while being good in 1 aspect, like gameplay, lacks in another or vice versa. Persona 5 manages to exceed expectations and in this day and age of day 1 patches and cut content, lives up to the hype it was given ever since its teaser trailer 4 years ago. A MUST for any JRPG fans.
  11. Magistarkyo
    May 1, 2017
    10
    Terrific game that takes the same tried and true formula persona 3 and 4 gave us, then made it more stylish. It is for sure one of the best playstation exclusive games this gen!
  12. Chell210
    May 1, 2017
    10
    It is sad to see all these asshats who have never actually played the game try and down vote this game because it is not on their own system or because God forbid it actually is near the quality of something like say breath of the the wild and there are fanboys who can't live with the fact of that so instead of playing their "masterpiece" they have to go online and cry about another game.It is sad to see all these asshats who have never actually played the game try and down vote this game because it is not on their own system or because God forbid it actually is near the quality of something like say breath of the the wild and there are fanboys who can't live with the fact of that so instead of playing their "masterpiece" they have to go online and cry about another game.

    Anyway for people who actual have played they will tell you this is a near excellent game and they are not wrong as it is one of the best jrpg's in years that anybody who actually likes games should play as it has some of the most fun I have ever had in a game, one of the best told stories I have seen in a while and some of the most lovable characters to ever grace a game.

    So please ignore the morons who probably don't even own the game and try it for yourself as this is on of the best games on the ps4 right now.    … Expand
  13. merryinc
    Apr 30, 2017
    6
    the game just isn't that great, how on earth IGN give is 9.7/10 and game informer 10/10, i've played 5 hours so far, and in that 5 hours, there is about 30 minutes of actual game play, the rest is hitting X after every sentance. I don't understand how every review i've read besides this one, gives is 90% plus, but 4/5 is still to high to me.
  14. cgsaunders97
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    I'm one of those people who impulse-bought this game, with no prior interest or experience with anything in the Persona series or the JRPG genre as a whole.

    This was without a doubt the best impulse buy i'll possibly ever make. The plot throughout the roughly 100 hours of gameplay is constantly intriguing, exciting, and always left me wanting more. The characters are all extremely    I'm one of those people who impulse-bought this game, with no prior interest or experience with anything in the Persona series or the JRPG genre as a whole.

    This was without a doubt the best impulse buy i'll possibly ever make.

    The plot throughout the roughly 100 hours of gameplay is constantly intriguing, exciting, and always left me wanting more. The characters are all extremely likeable and relatable in their own ways, and the overall writing of Persona 5 is wonderfully executed. The plot explores so many different themes throughout each of its story segments, and each to fantastic and interesting effect.
    The English dub is utterly fantastic as well. Aside from the obvious Japanese influences and setting of the game, it would be very hard to tell that these weren't the original voice actors for the original release.

    The game world is brilliantly stylized. Everything from menus, to text boxes, to the chatter in the city streets, is done with such a brilliant and interesting style. A truly beautiful game. It's hard to put it into words until you see it yourself in action.

    The combat and persona system is brilliantly executed as well. I've never been interested in turn based combat, but there's something about Persona 5's imagining of it that kept my interest high at all times. The visual style of the game is possibly at its strongest here. Everything from the list of available actions, to the persona selection screen, and to the XP screen, are all brilliant. I never got bored of it throughout my 100 hour playthrough, and i still want to go back for more in New Game Plus. Persona 5's combat feels extremely active and exciting considering it's turn-based, and the heavy style of every small little aspect just helps to accentuate this.

    Pair the fantastic story with characters with an addictive set of gameplay mechanics and a beautifully stylized world, and you have yourself a brilliant package overall.

    Persona 5 goes above and beyond with its polish, as well as the obvious love and attention to detail that the developers have poured into this game. This right here is a game that's absolutely worth the full asking price and more. The game has tons of great content, and i didn't encounter a single bug throughout the ENTIRE playthrough. The released DLC for it has also been cosmetic packs from previous Persona entries, as well as several persona's from past games as well. This is a complete package with some great DLC for fans of the series. I even bought a few dlcs myself because i have gotten more value out of this then i ever would have imagined.

    This is a game that deserves my support, and i'm so happy to be speaking such high praise about a game in a genre that i previously had no interest in.

    Give this game a try, even if you're like me and have no interest in JRPGs! I guarantee you'll fall in love with it.    … Expand
  15. Skullbasher230
    Apr 29, 2017
    10
    This might very well be the best game ever made. It features an incredible, engaging single-player story that will easily provide you with over 100 hours of entertainment on your first playthrough, and a battle system that is both easy to grasp and complex enough to give a decent challenge. Graphically, you'll find the single most stylish thing you've ever seen. The music and sound effectsThis might very well be the best game ever made. It features an incredible, engaging single-player story that will easily provide you with over 100 hours of entertainment on your first playthrough, and a battle system that is both easy to grasp and complex enough to give a decent challenge. Graphically, you'll find the single most stylish thing you've ever seen. The music and sound effects are equally amazing, and there is a free DLC pack available to give you dual audio for those who prefer Japanese Voice Actors.

    No matter how hard I try, I cannot think of a single complaint with this game.    … Expand
  16. sityoazzdown
    Apr 29, 2017
    7
    An amazing game that will almost certainly take regular players over 100 hours to complete. Apart from a few pacing issues here and there (and general repetitiveness), this game is addictive and unique. The cast of characters and story, plus the addictive and rewarding game play makes this game shine. Yes it does get repetitive, but the rewards whether that be for the perks for hanging outAn amazing game that will almost certainly take regular players over 100 hours to complete. Apart from a few pacing issues here and there (and general repetitiveness), this game is addictive and unique. The cast of characters and story, plus the addictive and rewarding game play makes this game shine. Yes it does get repetitive, but the rewards whether that be for the perks for hanging out with friends, or grinding for better personas, the repetitiveness for me was worth it in the long haul. Plus the majority of the side stories (hanging out with confidants) are truly interesting. Now the core gameplay consists of traversing about 8-9 dungeons, each truly unique and different from each other, until you reach the end boss. Combat consists of turn based gameplay, you either grind away or target enemies weaknesses, forming your own team of "personas" (or pokemons per say) and controlling what skills and fight moves you want. It's a lot of grinding but again to me it's also rewarding and addicting. Difficulty is about average even a little easy if you know what you're doing, but some bosses do present a good challenge. The only thing I truly hated about this game was the chatting after finishing each dungeon, sometimes it takes me a couple of hours of "cutscenes" to advance to the next dungeon to progress the story. But overall as a newbie to jrpgs, I truly enjoyed this game, so much so I bought a vita to play persona 4. Pros: great story, amazing cast of characters, addictive and rewarding game play, general combat. The so-so: can get repetitive for some, most will finish game in 100 hours +. Cons: pacing issues, too much letter box chatting sometimes.… Expand
  17. Samyar91
    Apr 29, 2017
    10
    Fist of all..I've never played this genre so I wasn't familiar with it...and when I began this game I was lime what's the point of playing this game anyway?everything seemed very strange to me at first..but after playing 10 hours I was like what a masterpiece I was missing..it's one of the best game I've ever played in my life..the story gets so deep that you can't stop thinking aboutFist of all..I've never played this genre so I wasn't familiar with it...and when I began this game I was lime what's the point of playing this game anyway?everything seemed very strange to me at first..but after playing 10 hours I was like what a masterpiece I was missing..it's one of the best game I've ever played in my life..the story gets so deep that you can't stop thinking about what's going to happen next...the gameplay is so addictive and there are tons of stuff you can do in this game..as you play more you want more to play and the art style is amazing...this year rocked the hell out of games..first Nioh then Horizon and Nier automata was one of the best game as well..and now Persona 5..can't believe these great games just happened this year… Expand
  18. Jax360
    Apr 29, 2017
    7
    pesona 5 one of the most overrated games of this year it does not desirve the hype or the ratings its getting as if its better or almost like latest games while it does not touch games like zelda, nier nioh of automata.

    Graphics.8.5
    Voice over.9
    Music.9
    CG.9
    Anime.9
    Story.7
    Control.7
    Fun Factor.6
    Overall.7
  19. Dimbirdy
    Apr 29, 2017
    10
    I finally beat the game; and I felt I just lived a different life. and lived 14 months in Persona 5,

    Every main character is deep, lovable, and unique. The excellent English voice acting makes language barrier non-existence, truly making characters alive; and I started to love English Dubs. The story is tense, well-paced, and satisfying. A group of teenagers who have the ability to    I finally beat the game; and I felt I just lived a different life. and lived 14 months in Persona 5,

    Every main character is deep, lovable, and unique. The excellent English voice acting makes language barrier non-existence, truly making characters alive; and I started to love English Dubs.
    The story is tense, well-paced, and satisfying. A group of teenagers who have the ability to change people's heart reform the society and show their justice, while also facing the doubt from the public and of themselves. It has multiple endings and the best ending is really satisfying, leaving yourself still smiling while seeing the post credit scene.
    The gameplay is superior. Persona 5 was the best turn-based RPG I've ever had played. If you utilize the element of abilities against enemies of the opposite elements you can turn the tide of the battle : wind vs lightning, nuke vs psychotic, etc. The fights are actually challenging even in normal difficulty. If you do not manage your consumables and to rotate starters of the team, you will find energy bar will drain really fast and hard to keep your teammates' health up.

    Beating Persona 5 feels happy and satisfied, however, while feels lonely and gone. I don't play a game a second time after I beat it, but leaving the world of Persona 5 makes me lose the friends and bonds I made in that world, the peace and justice I've brought to the public and society; and leaving that world feels jealous, unfulfilled, and empty.
    I believe this is what a true good game should be.    … Expand
  20. georgedamonster
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing! This game is perfect on every level, the combat, the music, the story, the confidants / social links. I never got bored playing thing game.
  21. BShaps
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    This is definitely the best JRPG I've ever played and is in the running for my favorite game of all time. The polish is incredible, the game is very deep in terms of progression, and the story had me hooked from the start.
  22. DeadFaelziNn
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    O jogo é espetacular,. A trama é sólida e bem construída, os personagens são cativantes e vão crescendo ao longo do enredo, além da jogabilidade ser bem legal. Um ótimo RPG para quem é e não é fã da franquia.
  23. ScottIsFire
    Apr 27, 2017
    9
    This is my first entry into the series. 113 hours later, i'm back in for play through number 2. This game manages to juggle several systems at the same time with relative ease (Turn based battle dungeon crawler, life simulator etc), with a lot of variety to keep you from doing the same thing for too long. There are a lot of systems to learn, but the game does a great job at teaching youThis is my first entry into the series. 113 hours later, i'm back in for play through number 2. This game manages to juggle several systems at the same time with relative ease (Turn based battle dungeon crawler, life simulator etc), with a lot of variety to keep you from doing the same thing for too long. There are a lot of systems to learn, but the game does a great job at teaching you the basics whilst leaving room for you to delve into the more complex aspects of the game at your own pace. Very glad i decided to give this game a shot, a must have for RPG fans, without a doubt.… Expand
  24. ADFXOzymandias
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    The game that just keeps going. You think you're nearing the end and it surprises you with another 40 hours of game. I cannot recommend it enough. Whether you're new to the JRPG genre or a longtime fan, Persona 5 improves on nearly every single facet of the previous titles. The characters are all likeable and extremely well written. The story grabbed my attention early on and never let go.The game that just keeps going. You think you're nearing the end and it surprises you with another 40 hours of game. I cannot recommend it enough. Whether you're new to the JRPG genre or a longtime fan, Persona 5 improves on nearly every single facet of the previous titles. The characters are all likeable and extremely well written. The story grabbed my attention early on and never let go. The only real flaws it has are so minor they don't influence my score. A few low res textures, and occasionally redundant dialogue are the only things that fall a hair away from perfection. A well deserved 10/10 and a true masterpiece. Easily the best game I've played in a decade.… Expand
  25. Modesta
    Apr 26, 2017
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing game for any first timer with Persona series, but imo not so much impact for anyone that already familiar with the past installments. The characters very passable, Ann as lovers arcana should be pushed more towards the MC compared to other girls. But she's quite annoying and also passable as love interest. Almost no dynamic relationship between her and MC at all. The story, plot wise and twist is almost too flat and predictable like most shounen manga. And without the arcana mechanics, there's only a little parts of main dialogue that help the depth of the characters. This game sacrifice the luster for pleasing wider audience. Don't go mainstream Atlus, learn from Final Fantasy mistakes.

    27/4/2017 update
    I decided to replayed the game and aimed for the "good" boring ending, after i finished the game with "true end" law ending. But i can't, there's so many things inside the game that turned me off from playing it again. Some of the English voice acting is so bad that it didn't fit and can't conveys the real moods of the characters. Ann's voice actress voice shrieks almost all of the times, it hurts my ears so bad that i need to turn down my tv to whisper quiet. Some characters entered the main storyline in awkward way and rushed. The ost is groovy, but it's hard to pick up most the words sang by Lyn with her Engrish. Oh well... i'm gonna play P3 again to heal the wounds.    … Expand
  26. iamevilhomer
    Apr 26, 2017
    9
    Not my kind of game and past games of this franchise were better. Still though... If you're into new games of the modern age this one is worth it. If you are into these crazy weird jrpg's then this is one to check out.

    Since I'm not a fan I would give it like a 7... But to those who like this stuff they might give it a 8 or 9. (I wrote that stuff a week ago)^^^ I gave the game a    Not my kind of game and past games of this franchise were better. Still though... If you're into new games of the modern age this one is worth it. If you are into these crazy weird jrpg's then this is one to check out.

    Since I'm not a fan I would give it like a 7... But to those who like this stuff they might give it a 8 or 9.

    (I wrote that stuff a week ago)^^^

    I gave the game a closer look and this rarely ever happens with me but I was a little off beat. The talking cat lady thingy sold me and the story isn't trash. So now I give this game a 8 or a 9. Some where around there. It's a good one. The replay value is worth your money and the crazy art direction makes it stand out. It's worth your money : )

    Like I said though. I'm not a big fan of these types of games but you know what? You got to give credit where it's due... I'm not a big fan of basket ball for example but Tim Duncan is a pretty good player.

    Also... This company doesn't have a reputation of screwing over it's franchise and fanbase. I did some research and Atlus is not EA, Microsoft, Activision, or Ubisoft. They don't suck nearly as much balls as those companies do. Atlus even helped get games like Demon souls to Americans. I support these guys in the gaming industry 100% even if it seems like they are really into Japanese anime to the point where they probably snort sushi like crack cocaine.    … Expand
  27. Nataraja
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is a great entry for the JRPG. This is a classic dark Persona story with social sim, turn based battles, persona fusions and lots of things to keep you occupied. If anime art styles, turn based combat, and repeating acid jazz soundtracks turn you off you may want to watch some early game play videos. If those things are something you can tolerate to really enjoy, then youPersona 5 is a great entry for the JRPG. This is a classic dark Persona story with social sim, turn based battles, persona fusions and lots of things to keep you occupied. If anime art styles, turn based combat, and repeating acid jazz soundtracks turn you off you may want to watch some early game play videos. If those things are something you can tolerate to really enjoy, then you can't go wrong with this game. More than 120 hours of game play with great dungeon crawling, logical puzzles (light on difficulty) and ample rewards for playing smart and a bug free launch (unheard of these days, especially for this much content) make this a must play game.… Expand
  28. Nam12399
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    Oh my god. I have been waiting for this one since that first trailer came out years ago... It truly lives up to all expectations if you're a fan of the Persona series! if you are a first timer, I cannot stress enough how much you need to try it. Don't let the slow start scare you off, It'll be worth all your money and become one of the most addicting games of the year!
  29. Sonofsause
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    Been into the series since Persona 3 on the PS2. This is a fantastic return for the series and one I have been eagerly anticipating since it was announced several years ago.

    Graphically it stays true to the established style Persona has had for the recent iterations but with the gameplay graphics nicely updated. A new addition thanks to the updated graphics allows for 2 different kinds    Been into the series since Persona 3 on the PS2. This is a fantastic return for the series and one I have been eagerly anticipating since it was announced several years ago.

    Graphically it stays true to the established style Persona has had for the recent iterations but with the gameplay graphics nicely updated. A new addition thanks to the updated graphics allows for 2 different kinds of cutscene in game now, one using the graphical models and another using the traditional animated scenes.

    The music is once again composed by Shoji Meguro and yet again he has not only pulled off some beautiful tracks but they fit in perfectly with the games style and theme.

    Gameplay wise the combat mechanics follow on from Persona 4/Golden with some slight changes, additional elements have been added in the form of nuclear and psychic attacks, and light and dark have been given damage based offensive skills instead of the old chance of instant kill moves. Physical attacks have been altered, bringing back the piercing attacks from older versions of Persona/SMT games. Outside of combat, the new dungeons have been overhauled massively, this is probably my favourite update to the gameplay, previously dungeons were almost entirely randomly generated, now they are consistent (except for mementos which is still random) uniquely designed and well designed. A semi-stealthy style to traversing the dungeons has also been added, initially I was concerned this would enforce avoiding combat but instead it is implemented in a manner that encourages using the environment, being observant of the map and your surroundings, it also fits in with the theme of the game.
    The day to day mechanics are much like they were in Persona 3/4, the previously named social links are now confidants, work mostly as they did before but as with Golden where benefits to your team mates were added for progression, every confidant now has bonuses, some of which are incredibly useful and make them feel far stronger towards your progression in the run up to completing them.

    While I don't want to compare your party members to previous titles, I do feel that they are well written and even those I struggled to like initially grew on me whereas in 3-4 I don't remember having that issue. The story is well written and enjoyable, pacing can at times be a small issue but that tends to happen in really long games like this.

    Overall this has been a great return for the series after an 8 year break since Persona 4 came out, I hope that this will see Atlus work on more titles in the Persona series at a faster pace.

    If this is your first Persona title, it makes for a great JRPG title, a genre that has been sadly lacking in recent years and I hope you enjoy it. If you are a returning fan like myself I hope you, like I, found it worth the wait.    … Expand
  30. monkeykid
    Apr 26, 2017
    9
    If you like great characters that are relate-able, and a "complete" and satisfying story. Buy this game.

    If you don't enjoy anything anime related, if you don't enjoy single player games, if you prefer call of duty games over a well told story, don't buy it. After being disappointed with FF15, this game filled that void for me. 9/10. It's not a prefect game, but it's just as good as    If you like great characters that are relate-able, and a "complete" and satisfying story. Buy this game.

    If you don't enjoy anything anime related, if you don't enjoy single player games, if you prefer call of duty games over a well told story, don't buy it.

    After being disappointed with FF15, this game filled that void for me.
    9/10. It's not a prefect game, but it's just as good as the classic JRPG's for me. It brings back memories of why I loved playing JRPG's in the 1990s. Thank you Atlus.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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