Persona 5

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8.7

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  1. sunnysunnyho
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    I have been playing video games for over 25 years, including many JRPG titles, for this game, I have to give it 11 out of 10. This is the first game that I have ever spent over 150 hours on it. Let's start with the storyline. A very common Japanese story background, very similar to many others Japanese TV programs and movies. The main character was being framed for something that he hasI have been playing video games for over 25 years, including many JRPG titles, for this game, I have to give it 11 out of 10. This is the first game that I have ever spent over 150 hours on it. Let's start with the storyline. A very common Japanese story background, very similar to many others Japanese TV programs and movies. The main character was being framed for something that he has never committed. Unfairness and injustice have affected his life. But he had never given up and tried his best to overcome many failures and fight for fairnesses, fight for justice. Nevertheless, the best part of the game is scripting the characters. All characters are well scripted and have imaginative designed personalities. When you chat or hang out with them in the game, you do feel like you are interacting with the real person. Both memorable and stands out, something that was missing from the new Mass Effect game. Gameplay is excellent. You spend roughly half the time "fighting" shadows and the other half hanging around Tokyo. The fightings are great, the upgrade system, the confidants and personas were well reflected on most interesting parts of JRPG, millions of selections of magics, guns and physical attacks. No doubt JPRG fans would love the fighting system! It is also fun to hang around in Tokyo and participating in different activities, however, I hope there are more things to do and perhaps add in a few more areas. This is because I have maxed out of all confidence and done everything in the world map when there are still 20 days left. Sound effects are great! Great voice covers and great tracks! Man, the ending, one of the best game endings ever! Don't want to spoil it but you will feel emotional about it!… Expand
  2. BelthazarBR
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    The game is incredible and deserves all the praise it was given. Phenomenal story, amazing graphics and art style and all around great characters. Atlus really overdid themselves.
  3. ChojWaBom
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    You don't need to read a review to see how good Persona is, I just come here to give it 10
    Plot: 10/10
    Music: 11/10
    My time and student life after playing P5: 0/10
    You can see Rise poster (P4) at the Station Square
  4. Shadowsoal
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Only a short way through but very happy with all i've seen so far and there's clearly a hug amount to discover.
    Fair warning, this game only tutorialises you to a point. It tells you many things only once.
    From reading the low reviews it seems some are, perhaps, just following the daily repeat and not exploring options!
  5. paxcaz
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Persona games have always been amazing and this one raises the bar. There are so many things to do and the game looks so artsy and cool. The fighting system has also been improved and goes by faster. Love It!!
  6. danielstellet
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    For me, the best Persona from Persona franchise, it's awesome, i'm addicted to the game since the time i put the disc in my ps4, it's Worth the time that we waited
  7. aoukoa
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    By far the best game in the Persona franchise. It stomps all over 3 and 4 in terms of gameplay, (so far) story, and aesthetic. It's flaws are so minor (a long yet enjoyable tutorial section, slightly cheesy dialogue) that it does not affect my score.

    also **** anyone that says turn based games have no place in 2017.
  8. Gwyndolin
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is the perfect JRPG - if you don't mind heavy dialogue and traditional turn based combat.

    If i'm to nitpick, then I'd say the dialogue in the game is a bit repetitive, just like persona 4 was. I find this in many JRPGs. People often repeat themselves. That's about it. Fusing persona, the strategic combat system, and the sim elements are all very addictive. Topped with the    Persona 5 is the perfect JRPG - if you don't mind heavy dialogue and traditional turn based combat.

    If i'm to nitpick, then I'd say the dialogue in the game is a bit repetitive, just like persona 4 was. I find this in many JRPGs. People often repeat themselves.
    That's about it.

    Fusing persona, the strategic combat system, and the sim elements are all very addictive. Topped with the most flashy and stylish aesthetic I've seen in a game... I can see myself playing this game for 200 hours at least.    … Expand
  9. Venso
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    It has taken the gaming world 2 decades to equal the magnitude and impact that The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time gave me and the world. To the script writers, designers, artists, voice actors, coders etc. at Atlus and Sega... thank you.

    Persona 5 stole my heart.
  10. tivec
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Warning!!: Say goodbye to your friends, girlfriend and life. Persona 5 is here and boy oh boy what game it is.
    Every single aspect of Persona 4 has been improved:
    -Faster, more dinamic battles with more options -More mature theme with darker colors -Graphic and world designe -Dungeons/Palaces they are absolutely stunning and you have more ways to explore them -Finaly you feel you are    Warning!!: Say goodbye to your friends, girlfriend and life. Persona 5 is here and boy oh boy what game it is.
    Every single aspect of Persona 4 has been improved:
    -Faster, more dinamic battles with more options
    -More mature theme with darker colors
    -Graphic and world designe
    -Dungeons/Palaces they are absolutely stunning and you have more ways to explore them
    -Finaly you feel you are in a city xD
    -Every aspect of explorations feels so swagy
    -Social Links/Confidants that you really want to explore (Makoto I'm coming for you!!)
    -Muisc is on a same great level as in every other Persona games
    -Finaly we actually explore a bit of MC history

    I can write on and on and on. Persona fans already know what to do. Others I beg you. Give this game a shot if you like anime and rpg. It is must have of the year!!    … Expand
  11. cucochukoluko
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    I've played ALL other Persona games except Persona Q and I can guarantee this game is completely awesome. Of course, as any game in the world, it has its flaws, those being: atmosphere dissonance (go from a dark situation to a fun/lighthearted one, with no transition), difficulty it's not really well balanced (I recommend playing the game on Hard mode if you are new or Merciless if you areI've played ALL other Persona games except Persona Q and I can guarantee this game is completely awesome. Of course, as any game in the world, it has its flaws, those being: atmosphere dissonance (go from a dark situation to a fun/lighthearted one, with no transition), difficulty it's not really well balanced (I recommend playing the game on Hard mode if you are new or Merciless if you are a veteran) but overall it's a masterpiece, best Persona for me!… Expand
  12. Zumpano
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    It's Persona. What do you expect me to say?

    Great story. Great characters. Great everything. Everything is crystal clear perfect. That's all you need to know.
  13. nicizdiz
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    Just gonna keep it short an honest: this game is an absolute masterpiece. From beginning to end the most captivating and engrossing game I've ever played. For 89 hours I was truly completely mesmerized. I lament the fact I'll never be able to experience it for the first time ever again.
  14. Jsnlng
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    What makes Persona 5 great is its ability to make you live in an entirely different world, in which none of it is spent feeling pointless. This game is the king of JRPGs. It encompasses everything that makes a role-playing game fun and puts it into an emotional roller coaster life of a high school gang and their shenanigans against society.

    If you own a PS3 or PS4 this is probably one    What makes Persona 5 great is its ability to make you live in an entirely different world, in which none of it is spent feeling pointless. This game is the king of JRPGs. It encompasses everything that makes a role-playing game fun and puts it into an emotional roller coaster life of a high school gang and their shenanigans against society.

    If you own a PS3 or PS4 this is probably one of the best games you will play, but I put it at a 9 because turn based fighting is not everyone's cup of tea, and there are some issues with transitions between combat and exploration. To me though, this is what an RPG should be. I would say the only thing that may be missing is the ability to customize your own character and have preferences in that regard, but it's the best RPG game I've played in a while.    … Expand
  15. matthewsvu
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    I've had the game for 1 day and already put 15 hours in and I've barely finished the first boss. Wow. Just wow. The game's style and art is eye-catching and polished yet the game play matches it in every possible way. Combat is simple and complex, while the phantom thief mechanics makes it contain lots of depth. Confidant links are extremely engaging thus far, however the time managementI've had the game for 1 day and already put 15 hours in and I've barely finished the first boss. Wow. Just wow. The game's style and art is eye-catching and polished yet the game play matches it in every possible way. Combat is simple and complex, while the phantom thief mechanics makes it contain lots of depth. Confidant links are extremely engaging thus far, however the time management is intimidating, so I copied a spreadsheet off the internet to help organize.

    This is my first Persona game, so if that tells to how accessible the game is, then I don't know what.    … Expand
  16. lightmonarch
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    Played though persona 3 and 4 ,even some smt games and i have to say this is my most favorite game EVER. the music and the graphics are some of best i ever seen . cant wait to try it on ps3 next
  17. suzuki
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    The game is wonderful, it was worth waiting for this fifth game of the person franchise. In my opinion this is the biggest launch of a 2017 RPG.......
  18. Azeriel
    Apr 9, 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. I might be slightly biased on this game because I've been a Persona fan ever since it was just called Shin Megami Tensei and not widely known as Persona. But just when I thought they could not perfect the game anymore after P4 and P4 Golden,    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. I might be slightly biased on this game because I've been a Persona fan ever since it was just called Shin Megami Tensei and not widely known as Persona. But just when I thought they could not perfect the game anymore after P4 and P4 Golden, they came out swinging with P5.

    It's difficult to make turn based combat amazing, but P5 managed to make that a realization. One of the common complaints we had with P4 and P4G was the dungeon crawler parts could be a drag. That has been improved with P5 as well. The dungeons now are even more thematic and even more fun.

    The social links (they are called confidants now) are coming back in P5 and with a much bigger emphasize on it this time. Atlus has realized that the social activities and links are the major selling points for Persona games and it has been given the love and respect it deserves. An improvement from P4, your social links are actually bigger, have more impacts and you will have a bigger area of Tokyo to explore and do activities on.

    Old school Shin Megami Tensei fans will be happy to learn that Persona Chat feature is back in this game. If you remember, this feature has been missing since Persona 3 and I could not be happier that they're back.

    The entire UI and game interface felt like an experimental art by Atlus, but by god, they work wonderfully. Even the transition phase between screen has been done in such a masterful way that I can't help but smile watching them.

    One thing that I do have to mention that this game wears its Japanese culture proudly. They are still a very conservative country that still mocks homosexuality and other things that they feel outside of the norm. The best part? Persona doesn't feel like they need to change that just to suit the justice warriors of the west. So, if you are easily offended by things that actually wasn't real (a.k.a this game), skip it. Even the game disclaimer will mock you about it. This is a game that was not afraid to push the boundaries of what the soft western society will view as unacceptable. Trust me, this game will drag you through the depth of human's darkness and deepest desire while you're kicking and screaming. Again, if you're too sensitive for those things like most are these days, skip it. Persona will not change to suits your new western standard.

    Persona 5 will do to JRPG what The Witcher 3 did with open world RPG, redefines the genre and set a new gold standard on it.

    If you're an old Persona players, or even just started with P4 or P4G, this game is absolutely a must buy. Everything that we loved about P4 has been improved and everything that we hated has either been reworked or removed.

    If you're new to Persona or even a JRPG in general, there's no better game to get your hand on.

    Well done, Atlus.    … Expand
  19. WeissSchnee
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    When I first played Persona 5 I didn't think it would be so good. Now that I have finished it it has become one of the best games I've ever played. Its charming characters, its enveloping setting, its amazing turn-based combat and its incredible OST makes it the pinnacle of the rpg genre.

    Persona 5 has become by its own merits in a must have not only for players of the rpg genre, but    When I first played Persona 5 I didn't think it would be so good. Now that I have finished it it has become one of the best games I've ever played. Its charming characters, its enveloping setting, its amazing turn-based combat and its incredible OST makes it the pinnacle of the rpg genre.

    Persona 5 has become by its own merits in a must have not only for players of the rpg genre, but for all players who love videogames, and not only that, but it has also become the perfect entry point for new players of this genre.    … Expand
  20. patronmacabre
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    While I gave the game a 10/10, this review will be mostly critical of the game. It is worthy of the score and a fantastic game, but it still needs to fix several issues to truly elevate it above and beyond.

    Let's get all the good parts out of the way. The game has the best art style and music of any game ever made ever. The user interface is incredible. The battles are fun, more complex    While I gave the game a 10/10, this review will be mostly critical of the game. It is worthy of the score and a fantastic game, but it still needs to fix several issues to truly elevate it above and beyond.

    Let's get all the good parts out of the way. The game has the best art style and music of any game ever made ever. The user interface is incredible. The battles are fun, more complex that its predecessors, and incredibly stylish. Collecting and fusing Personas is as addicting as ever. I adore the way that you discover new places in Tokyo and I wish more games would adopt Persona 5's style of world-building. The game oozes charm. The time system is just as addictive and compelling as ever. The social links are interesting with a few real standouts and I adore the new ways in which social links help you in battle. The dungeons are phenomenal and I adore the puzzles, with the fourth and sixth dungeons being standouts. The difficulty is perfectly balanced. The bosses are incredible. The voice acting is generally very good. The climactic moments in the game are outright phenomenal and heart-pounding.

    A few nitpicks before I get to the actual criticisms. The camera is a bit wonky at its default setting, but it is okay if you turn the sensitivity up a bit. The stealth mechanics are finicky and you will often shift on a corner weirdly. Luckily, the stealth mechanics are super forgiving, so it doesn't matter too much. There are too few save points in the second-to-last and last dungeons. The second-to-last dungeon goes on quite a bit too long. Finally, the translation is very wonky at times -- especially with the frequent use of the word cognition. It feels a bit unnatural.

    Now for the genuine criticism. While Persona 5 is the longest game in the series and I believe many have claimed that the game may be too long, the exact opposite is true. While the game took me 120 hours to complete, the game is, in fact, about 20 hours too short.

    First, the game is overly focused on the main goal. As such, the game is sorely lacking in social events that allow the main cast to communicate and interact with each other. Most of the character interactions happen via IM messaging, which does not carry the same weight as having the characters in the same room talking with other and making fun of each other. Persona 4 and especially Persona 4: Golden were replete with these social events and it allowed the main cast to be a lot more 3-dimensional and lifelike and allowed for tons of humorous and engaging moments. In Persona 5, it often feels like the characters are separate entities. I can easily recall Yosuke and Teddie's snarky interactions with each other; or Kanji and Naoto's confused sexual tension; or Chie and Yukiko's friendship; or Chie and Yosuke's belligerent friendship; or Rise fighting Yukiko for the protagonist's affection; or Yosuke being homophobic towards Kanji at first, but eventually treating him like any jerk male friend would. With Persona 5, it seems all the characters are separate entities, and this is, in part, due to the lack of social events. And when there are social events, they feel very short and empty when compared to the social events in Persona 4. Persona 5 is too focused and it is to its detriment.

    A second related major issue is that Ann and Ryuji just aren't as compelling as Chie and Yosuke. The more secondary cast of Persona 5 are generally great and entertaining, but the deuteragonist and tritagonist characters just aren't as likable or engaging as their counterparts in Persona 4.

    Finally, more time should have gone into the set-up for the last dungeon. It happens rather suddenly and it feels rushed. I feel that if there was more set up and more time between the second-to-last and last dungeons, it would have been really engaging. The fifth dungeon dungeon also has some unusual pacing, but it not a major issue.

    Persona 5 is a game that I fully believe will be the greatest game ever made once the inevitable expanded remake comes out and adds much needed social events and filler to the game. Persona 5 suffers from being overly focused and it needs silly, pointless filler content and more character interactions to truly reach its potential.

    I recall the developers fearing that Persona 5 was going to be too long of a game. The game is, in fact, extremely long, but significantly shorter than it should have been.    … Expand
  21. ShootingStar
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Seré directo y franco, Persona 5 posiblemente sea el top del género rpg ahora mismo. Atlus y el P-Studio han conseguido perfeccionar la esencia de la saga Persona convirtiendo esta quinta entrega en la joya de la corona; con un gameplay totalmente pulido y refinado, una historia y unos personajes tremendamente bien desarrollados, una Banda Sonora de infarto con unas piezas musicales que teSeré directo y franco, Persona 5 posiblemente sea el top del género rpg ahora mismo. Atlus y el P-Studio han conseguido perfeccionar la esencia de la saga Persona convirtiendo esta quinta entrega en la joya de la corona; con un gameplay totalmente pulido y refinado, una historia y unos personajes tremendamente bien desarrollados, una Banda Sonora de infarto con unas piezas musicales que te harán recordarlas durante largo tiempo, y un estilo artístico que quita el hipo con tan solo mirarlo.

    Quizá y como único punto negativo del juego se podría decir que tiene un apartado gráfico algo anticuado pero lo compensa totalmente con su encantador estilo artístico, y que el único punto "flojo" de un juego sea su apartado gráfico dice mucho de la calidad del mismo.

    Ahora mismo Persona 5 podría considerarse fácilmente como el mejor jrpg jamás desarrollado, uno de los mejores juegos de las últimas tres décadas, y posiblemente como una joya atemporal que no hará más que mejorar con el paso del tiempo.    … Expand
  22. DusterGoalie
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Amazing I loved this game it took me 297 hours to complete. Now that's a great game. Buy this okay. Excpecialy if u love JRPGs, then you absolutely must.
  23. mattjaydunn
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    As a longtime, massive Persona fan, it took me only one playthrough of my early copy to know instantly- this is my favorite Persona game and quite possibly my favorite game of all time. Every aspect of the game- from the presentation to the dungeons to the characters- is perfectly considered and polished to an impressive degree. While no game is perfect, Persona 5 comes as close as I'veAs a longtime, massive Persona fan, it took me only one playthrough of my early copy to know instantly- this is my favorite Persona game and quite possibly my favorite game of all time. Every aspect of the game- from the presentation to the dungeons to the characters- is perfectly considered and polished to an impressive degree. While no game is perfect, Persona 5 comes as close as I've seen an RPG come in over two decades. Buy this game.… Expand
  24. gregorius
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    I have a higher hopes for persona 5 and of course it doesn't disappoint. A game brimming with too much colors and style is a joy. Persona is a series that is keeps getting better and better and Persona 5 is a step above it's predecessors. Another definitive JRPG that is a must play. A masterpiece!
  25. Xevenous
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    game of the year for me..the first impression is amazing...i can't stop playing it.
    so much replay value..
    i don't regret buy PS4 pro only for this game..
    i already can see i going to play this game in 3 play thorough or more
  26. kei0079
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    P5 Has revolutionized Turn-based JRPG's every element of the game has been crafted with passion its style is parallel to it's depth.
    The world that P5 builds is rich in detail & keeps on offering more content as you progress through the story keeping things fresh & varied I've not had dull moment while playing.
    The Japanese & English VA Cast both did an excellent job along with art    P5 Has revolutionized Turn-based JRPG's every element of the game has been crafted with passion its style is parallel to it's depth.
    The world that P5 builds is rich in detail & keeps on offering more content as you progress through the story keeping things fresh & varied I've not had dull moment while playing.
    The Japanese & English VA Cast both did an excellent job along with art designers bringing the world to life,Persona catching/fusing allows for customization for you abilities.    … Expand
  27. vahn
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I love Persona and most importantly of all, I love the Shin Megami Tensei series which itself has plentiful of great RPGs, such as Devil Survivor, Digital Devil Saga, Strange Journey and my very first game, Lucifer's Call (or Nocturne). I'll be very biased but for good reasons!

    Case in point, why is Persona 5 good? Well let's start with the graphics - HOLD ON, I know you might think    I love Persona and most importantly of all, I love the Shin Megami Tensei series which itself has plentiful of great RPGs, such as Devil Survivor, Digital Devil Saga, Strange Journey and my very first game, Lucifer's Call (or Nocturne). I'll be very biased but for good reasons!

    Case in point, why is Persona 5 good? Well let's start with the graphics - HOLD ON, I know you might think that graphics don't matter and I totally agree with you, however, Persona 5 has a unique style that makes the graphic stylish and very interesting to look at. The game's flashy, colorful, cel-shaded and incredibly well designed: the other game that just came to mind was persona 4 with its colorful environment, but persona 5 ramps it up to 11 and makes the game look beautiful, as well as stylish. I mean...just look at the intro, or at the choice option, at the menu screen: it reeks of "pop", something that reminds me of the 90s it's just incredible. Again, the only game that I felt this way was persona 4 and that game was already great in the visual ways.

    How's the gameplay? It's turn-based combat at its finest, a system that not many seem to like because "it's too old", but Persona 5 not only uses it yet again to show that it's still valid but improves it, expands it and includes elements from previous SMT such as the demon dialogues to recruit shadows and, most importantly of all, better and non-randomized dungeons (although the random dungeon still exists, it's just a sidequest). The combat controls are much more simplified and much faster too, making you switch persona on a whim, add the fact that the combat was simplified by removing "damage type" (there was slash, pierce and blunt) and also improving physical attacks (they do more damage than before and miss a lot less), the game really shines through with ease.

    Granted, I didn't enjoy how little the SP is and how quickly it runs out, and how hard it is to get items for recovering SP in general, but that's a nitpick at worst.

    And while I won't spoil the story, I honestly found it simple yet interesting, very interesting...to the point that "I just had to know what was going to happen". I kept wondering what was going to happen after the next dungeon was over and while the game hints with its flashback scenes - another nitpick because I highly despise flashbacks - I still wanted to know what was going to happen to the characters.
    Right the characters: I really love them, especially Morgana and how he's so sure of himself yet adorable at the same time. I won't lie: I didn't like Teddy in p4 for how "disgustingly" nice he was, but Morgana just felt more of a reliable character overall. The others are also pretty likable and very...relatable too: they're disliked by everyone, they're people who did big mistakes, they're people with difficult childhoods. In other words, they're misfits who struggle to get into the Japanese society and the MC has a criminal record too. It was very refreshing: unlike p4 and it's cheerful, the bright cast of super happy characters with no worries in their world, the p5 cast is yes cheerful and happy but has also to worry about their ranks and their place in society.
    And as someone who has a mentality far different from the country he currently lives in (I did live abroad for few years while younger), I can totally relate too.

    I want to add my nitpicks as well, with my biggest being them taking a lot from p4 in terms of time management: you can only go into the dungeon in the afternoon and do NOTHING at night "because you're tired", forcing you to plan far ahead of time. Doing the dungeon literally limits your daily routine in many ways: you can't study, you can't go out and do a bath, you can't create lockpicks (VERY needed), you can't even hang out with friends...nothing. So be ready to program your stuff!
    Secondly, the game map is very...confusing at first and I honestly got lost quite a lot before being able to quick travel to my locations. I guess it's because of the camera being free but I won't lie that I found myself wandering cluelessly for the first 10 hours.
    And third, the time for clearing dungeons is VERY SHORT: talking about 2 to 3 weeks tops and not only that, your time limit is shorter because you're supposed to do "something" BEFORE finishing the dungeon, which requires an additional day. Which means, DON'T REACH THE END ON YOUR LAST DAY, OR IT'S GAME OVER.

    And now for a bigger flaw: the game doesn't allow streaming and while it doesn't affect me, a friend of mine does and I thought to add this up for those who are hardcore streamers like her.

    With that said, go get this game if you miss the old JRPGs, those with turn based combat, great stories and rewarding system. It's not perfect by any means it sure is close to being it!    … Expand
  28. Prrgangsta
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    I love how all the 10 and 9 ratings are obviously getting downvoted by haters of this game because their reviews are getting deleted for not being REAL reviews. Listen haters, whether your a fanboy of nintendo or xbox, it is not an excuse to hate on the positive reviews this game clearly deserves.

    Persona 5 is a dream come true for jrpg enthusiasts. If you have never played Persona    I love how all the 10 and 9 ratings are obviously getting downvoted by haters of this game because their reviews are getting deleted for not being REAL reviews. Listen haters, whether your a fanboy of nintendo or xbox, it is not an excuse to hate on the positive reviews this game clearly deserves.

    Persona 5 is a dream come true for jrpg enthusiasts. If you have never played Persona before, this is a good game to start you on the series. The confidant system makes you look forward to talking to each character you've met whether they are a party member or not and the moments feel rewarding with each skill you unlock.

    The turn based battle system is a welcome return and is refreshing feel after playing the constant action rpg's that most series are adopting like Final Fantasy.

    Stealth in this game kinda reminds me of moments I experienced in MGS and the game makes it clear that using stealth will reward you more progress within a "palace" which feels more rewarding than just running around and findiing a stairway to the next floor.

    Getting other persona is better to than the random card drops you get like in part 4 because when you get a monster to beg for its life you can ask for it's power ( to join your team basically ), an item, or money. And if you want stronger persona you can fuse other weaker persona you have to make new ones that will give you an edge in battle most times.

    Last but not least is the fact this game is very replayable with it's new game + which let's you carry over your characters personality traits so you can see what things your MC will say or do that he couldn't do the first playthrough.

    A must buy for all jrpg lovers and PS4 owners in general.    … Expand
  29. omgitsrichie
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This is the JRPG of the generation. It has a dark, compelling story with social commentary and moral ambiguity; a likable, well-written cast of complex characters; a deep, flashy, fast-paced battle system that proves turn-based can still be fun in 2017; actual role-playing elements via the social sim aspects, which are heavily rewarding and interplay with other gameplay mechanics; aThis is the JRPG of the generation. It has a dark, compelling story with social commentary and moral ambiguity; a likable, well-written cast of complex characters; a deep, flashy, fast-paced battle system that proves turn-based can still be fun in 2017; actual role-playing elements via the social sim aspects, which are heavily rewarding and interplay with other gameplay mechanics; a vibrant overworld; a strong, colorful, and heavily stylized art direction; and an amazing acid jazz soundtrack to boot. What more could you ask for?… Expand
  30. AngryRoach
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    It's a step above from P4G - which was already a masterpiece. What does that make P5? It makes it one of the best games ever made. People might hate me for this, but personally I think that it's probs the best JRPG ever made. Yes, it tops classics such as FFVII and Chrono Trigger. For me the game is perfect, but you don't have to share my opinion. We all have different taste.

    As for the    It's a step above from P4G - which was already a masterpiece. What does that make P5? It makes it one of the best games ever made. People might hate me for this, but personally I think that it's probs the best JRPG ever made. Yes, it tops classics such as FFVII and Chrono Trigger. For me the game is perfect, but you don't have to share my opinion. We all have different taste.

    As for the game, I love how they changed the dungeons. They were the worst part in old Persona games. Now they're amazing and stylish - stealth is simple, fun and not tedious at all. The battle system is better than ever and negotation is a nice bonus. Characters are great so far, probably better than they were in P4G. Music fits the game and it's really catchy. Honestly, I don't see any flaws in this game. I guess you could argue about the graphics, but then again - the art style is gorgeous.

    It's a perfect 10. It's not very often I rate games this high, and I was super hyped for P5. I'm glad that they delivered.    … Expand
  31. 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!
  32. SwitSwat
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    The 9 year wait is over... and it was worth it. Like seriously, you know you have something truly special here when it manages to surpass Persona 4 in almost every way possible. This is possibly the best JRPG to come out in the last decade and I know this game will be remembered as one of the high points of the genre. This is a must-buy for any Persona and/or JRPG fan or person that isThe 9 year wait is over... and it was worth it. Like seriously, you know you have something truly special here when it manages to surpass Persona 4 in almost every way possible. This is possibly the best JRPG to come out in the last decade and I know this game will be remembered as one of the high points of the genre. This is a must-buy for any Persona and/or JRPG fan or person that is willing to get invested in an awesome story, great gameplay and style, because this game has plenty.… Expand
  33. SoftwareLibre
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    As someone who played most of the various main and side games in the Persona 3 and 4 series, I was eagerly awaiting Persona 5. The combination of a clever strategic round-based/card-based battle system, social bonds and a deep story with multi-layered characters is a winning formula and in my opinion Persona has overtaken Final Fantasy as the premier japanese role playing series.
    As a    As someone who played most of the various main and side games in the Persona 3 and 4 series, I was eagerly awaiting Persona 5. The combination of a clever strategic round-based/card-based battle system, social bonds and a deep story with multi-layered characters is a winning formula and in my opinion Persona has overtaken Final Fantasy as the premier japanese role playing series.
    As a normal user, I have only put about 10 hours into the game so far, but the experience has been great, the presentation is stellar.
    What surprised me is that the story starts on a high pretty quickly, introducing some fundamental movement and battle concepts as a sort-of tutorial. Not until about five hours into the game it is that things settle down a bit and exploration and day planning starts.
    Granted the framework of the game and the type of characters is very familiar to people who played previous Persona games, but the presentation is so much better. If I would describe the art style, it is similar to Atlus' puzzle game "Catherine".
    There is now much more voice acting than e.g. in Persona 4 Golden, and it feels like a lot of time has been spent on the localization, so the experience is very polished.
    From the experience so far, this it is a great JRPG title that is not afraid on taking on more serious topics like abuse of students by teachers and sexual assault that is tolerated by the surroundings, while also blending in more light-hearted elements.    … Expand
  34. ps4lover
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is damn amazing and incredible game ever i playing. i love combat, gameplay and social life with people during school.. soundtrack is great. voice acting are top notch.. graphic is great style art
  35. PreyingOcelot
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    never played a persona game before. got this like two days ago i already have 30+ hours.... just the tutorial is better and longer than most games :)

    basically it is pretty amazing, all the systems, the stories, the graphics, and everything else is pretty much perfect. ...
  36. bermartos
    May 5, 2017
    10
    It's simple, the best JRPG of all times. The style of this game is sublime. The music is exceptional. The story is superb. The characters very cool and deep.

    If you like videogames and speak english you should play this at any cost.

    The game of your live.
  37. Nekotori
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is one of those JRPGs that truly captures the essence of what makes these type of games fun to play. It has amazing sound design, character artwork, story, and that stylish UI. It also manages to get all the stuff that fans loved throughout the series into one package such as the gun mechanic from Revelations:Persona, the Demon Negotiation from SMT/Revelations:Persona/Persona 2Persona 5 is one of those JRPGs that truly captures the essence of what makes these type of games fun to play. It has amazing sound design, character artwork, story, and that stylish UI. It also manages to get all the stuff that fans loved throughout the series into one package such as the gun mechanic from Revelations:Persona, the Demon Negotiation from SMT/Revelations:Persona/Persona 2 Duology, and the calendar system from Persona 3/4.

    I highly recommend this to returning as well as newcomers to the series due to the fact that this game has all the things that made Persona a great rpg series.    … Expand
  38. Eclaire9
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Though the game has been delayed for an NA release, it was definitely worth the wait. This game gets everything right about JRPGs. The game is accessible enough for newcomers but wasn't dumbed down to cater to that. Persona fans will definitely love this new entry to the series. I would agree that this is the BEST one so far.

    - The game is beautiful, everything from the UI execution    Though the game has been delayed for an NA release, it was definitely worth the wait. This game gets everything right about JRPGs. The game is accessible enough for newcomers but wasn't dumbed down to cater to that. Persona fans will definitely love this new entry to the series. I would agree that this is the BEST one so far.

    - The game is beautiful, everything from the UI execution down to the loading screens,
    everything was well put together and very unique.
    - The soundtrack is sexy as always.
    - The characters are very likable, as expected from a Persona entry. Their designs are
    really really great.
    - The story is amazing, it's easy to find yourself sinking into it for hours. Can't elaborate
    that much cause it might spoil things.

    You don't have to think twice about buying it. It's an RPG gem and will stay memorable
    for the years to come.    … Expand
  39. auragar
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Right from the get go you are just dropped in and the world feels massive and amazing and then you get to the first dungeon really quickly and you immediately hate the first boss, you want to take him out. The game does a perfect job of crafting the story. Improves upon P3 and P4 massively while still feeling like a Persona game. There is also some nice Easter eggs for P4 right at theRight from the get go you are just dropped in and the world feels massive and amazing and then you get to the first dungeon really quickly and you immediately hate the first boss, you want to take him out. The game does a perfect job of crafting the story. Improves upon P3 and P4 massively while still feeling like a Persona game. There is also some nice Easter eggs for P4 right at the start that long-time fans can appreciate. This game is very much worth every penny and is going to be one of the all-time greats I guarantee it. Everything is so stylish and just works.… Expand
  40. TVinterfrost
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    You can see that the negative reviews were made by the XBox one mongoloid owners that do not have games on their console. If you guys check the games they reviewed they are giving 0s and 1s of 10, to the PS4 games, Persona was with an astound 9.5/10 user score yesterday.
    But, back to the game, Persona 5 is awesome, is a must, its story is incredible. It is something that you cannot    You can see that the negative reviews were made by the XBox one mongoloid owners that do not have games on their console. If you guys check the games they reviewed they are giving 0s and 1s of 10, to the PS4 games, Persona was with an astound 9.5/10 user score yesterday.
    But, back to the game, Persona 5 is awesome, is a must, its story is incredible. It is something that you cannot witness if you are an Xbox owner.
    Go play Forza, Gears of War and Halo and stop giving 0s and 1s to great games that your consoles will never have Xbox mongoloids.    … Expand
  41. SluDge_de
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Amazing Game - Although I am not a big fan of anime, I really love the art style, the story, the gameplay - everything in this game is fun and has a meaning. Dungeons are super fun and the story is captivating.
    Thanks for this game Atlus :)
  42. Jobbo
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    This could be my favourite game of all time. I don't take this statement lightly. There has been a lot of talk in the media lately about adult themes in video games and Persona 5 sets the new standard for what this should mean. Usually adult content refers to harsh language, soft sex scenes or strong horror content. Persona 5 however, takes an adult approach to story telling. Although thisThis could be my favourite game of all time. I don't take this statement lightly. There has been a lot of talk in the media lately about adult themes in video games and Persona 5 sets the new standard for what this should mean. Usually adult content refers to harsh language, soft sex scenes or strong horror content. Persona 5 however, takes an adult approach to story telling. Although this is a JRPG it totally bucks the trend of the genre. You will not be searching the land of Xania for the magic crystals to stop lord evil face from destroying happy town. In persona 5, the villains are everyday people.

    Within the first 10 hours of play, the game intelligently covers the topics of assault, child exploitation and most importantly, stereotypes and the way we judge people on the stories we have heard about them/the way they look. I have never seen these kinds of issues explored in such a thought provoking way..... in any medium. The characters are fantastically written, to the point that they actually feel like people. I came to Persona 5 straight from Mass effect: Andromeda and the difference in character development is night and day. the characters here want to go the cinema! they want to talk to you about home work. They text you randomly about what's going on at the moment. They convincingly become your friends. I cannot stress how much i loved these characters. I can't go into specifics as it would be a disservice to anyone you wants to find out the intricacies for themselves but these people will get under your skin at some point in your play-through and stay with you

    I thought i would put an emphasis on the story here as the gameplay mechanics have been discussed extensively in the reviews from sites like IGN, Gamespot etc. I wanted to get the things across that made this a special experience for me personally. So, here we go:
    .
    1. The most unique and compelling story telling i have ever seen in gaming. If you had the chance to go into someones thoughts and change the way they see the world, would you?

    2. A sense of Style that effortlessly blends Anime, spy movies, teen drama and acid jazz without skipping a beat.

    3. It feels like the developers loved the product they were making. Its oozes out of every corner of the game. Everything has a purpose, there is no fetch quest busy work here. Triple A western developers could learn a lot from Atlus. They have shipped a game that is finished. A rarity in this day and age. its reeks of play testing and quality control.

    4. This is the biggest point. Nothing feels any thing like Persona. I am suffering ( as i am sure many people are ) from open world game overload. The last 3 games i have played ( Zelda, Horizon and Mass effect ) have all had the big world map that you open and sigh at the sheer volume of pointless stuff you still have to tick of the list. Admittedly, Zelda handled this fairly well but every game seems to want you to collect 900 random doodats and visit 19 towers which in turn shows you another 90 things you have to find. I could not finish Mass effect because of this. I got the jungle planet and one of the first side quests asks you to find the missing cargo from a crashed spaceship. upon opening the map there were around ten of these i needed to find. I was supposed to be finding new settlements for the human race, why am i finding your ships lost DVD collection or whatever it is ? Persona doesn't feel like this at all. If there is a crises the party will feel tense, they will tell you that "now is not the time for a visit to the public baths, we are in trouble!" etc. It just feels fresh.

    I don't want to spoil anything so i am going to stop here. Sorry about the random rambling about the game. It just feels special to me. I hope this convinces a few people to take a chance on something different. I promise you won't play anything else close to this on the current generation of consoles. this is a "once every 10 years "kinda game.

    Enjoy the ride    … Expand
  43. ethan2174
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 é um jogo fantástico que possui mais de 100 horas de conteúdo, um design revolucionário em termos de interface e vasta melhoria em relação aos jogos anteriores da série que já eram, inclusive, aclamados pela crítica especializada.
  44. MoistBread
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Engaging, good looking and an improvement on everything from the last main series release. With over 100 hours for a single play through, there is plenty of value in playing this awesome game. Was hooked early on and couldn't wait until i could play again after each time i put the controller down.
  45. squarion
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    It's creative. It's intelligent. It's witty. It's powerful. It's moving. It's thought-provoking. It's all you ever need in a video game for ages to come.
  46. EnderDragon
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is absolutely brilliant. Everything about the game is so well designed. The music is top notch, the combat takes all of the good parts of P3 and P4. The art is superb, just scrolling through all of the menu options is beautiful, the transitions on the menu, the end of battle sequences, even the loading screens as you explore Tokyo. Characters are engaging and interesting, I havePersona 5 is absolutely brilliant. Everything about the game is so well designed. The music is top notch, the combat takes all of the good parts of P3 and P4. The art is superb, just scrolling through all of the menu options is beautiful, the transitions on the menu, the end of battle sequences, even the loading screens as you explore Tokyo. Characters are engaging and interesting, I have never hated a character in a game as much as I absolutely loathe the first person you go after (he even trumps my hatred of Cloud). If you are a fan of RPGs, Persona 5 is a must play, it starts off slow, like the series does, but that slow start eases you in to things, and makes you that much more invested in what is really going on.… Expand
  47. Ryha2000
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    I'm only 6 or so hours in, not even through the first palace... so my opinion may change but so far this seems like the best of the Persona games. There is a lot going on within the persona formula in general and this game seems to go further down that path. I keep watching the events of the game and holding my breath as it skirts around and sometimes plows through cultural issues that II'm only 6 or so hours in, not even through the first palace... so my opinion may change but so far this seems like the best of the Persona games. There is a lot going on within the persona formula in general and this game seems to go further down that path. I keep watching the events of the game and holding my breath as it skirts around and sometimes plows through cultural issues that I care about or find problematic. I don't know if I agree with what the game is saying all of the time, and that's complicated by the cultural differences between myself and the developers, but it is making me think about what is happening every step of the way, and I can't offer higher praise to a game.… Expand
  48. Clone_Jock
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Soundtrack - 10/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Story - 10/10
    Verdict - A must buy now, its worth both your money, and time!
    Story Basis - A group of high school students are out to reform Tokyo society. Troubled by the deception and hypocrisy all around them, these Phantom Thieves will steal into the hearts of people and confront the problem from the inside out!
  49. Eldunari
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Best RPG available on PS4. Stylish characters, UI, presentation. There is no better option right now if you love RPGs in general with compelling story and a memorable OST. 100/10
  50. lipisim
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece, i've never played an so amazing game, those bad grades are from xbox envious fans Everybody must play and enjoy the greatest RPG game of all time.
  51. shiftyman
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    I've never played a persona game before this, so this was an extremely pleasant surprise, to say the least. Complety different in every way from most of the other generic games on the markert. I'm about 15 hours into and I can't put it down, it truly is a masterpiece and so cleverly made. A legit 10/10
  52. FakeBOSSVC
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Mejor que mi propia vida.
    El unico apartado negativo seria el echo que este en ingles pero puesto que casi es esencial para el uso diario casi que es incluso mejor que este así.
    Duradero
    Divertido
    Con estilo
    Buen gameplay
  53. MrManiac61
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    I've played just a little of persona 5 - but this game was the main reason for me to buy PS4. And so far it did not fail my expectations. In game HUD is way more colorful than in previous one, but it all builds awesome style - It wasnt clear for me at all at the beginning, but now its alright. Games awesome and from my point of view guys whos review's are negative does not like jrpg's andI've played just a little of persona 5 - but this game was the main reason for me to buy PS4. And so far it did not fail my expectations. In game HUD is way more colorful than in previous one, but it all builds awesome style - It wasnt clear for me at all at the beginning, but now its alright. Games awesome and from my point of view guys whos review's are negative does not like jrpg's and thought that this maybe is not jrpg. Or like few others havent played the game but gave 0 cause Altus is fighting with mass spoilers and tries to avoid people who would only watch the game to get to know this amazing story line and not buy it… Expand
  54. sprigganxx
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This game is so brillant in every aspect. Soudtrack, presentation, slylist graphics, storyline...everything in this game was made with love and dedication. 10/10 without doubt
  55. megabear
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    This game is easily one of the best games ever made. Everything about this game is perfect: Story, graphic, acting (Japanese), music, sound, etc down to menus exude quality. It's easy to see why there had been so much hype about this game and the game deserves it. Way to go Atlus!!
  56. OEC100
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Soundtrack - 10
    Graphics - 10
    Story - 10

    It will be the best RPG in 2017.

    Already play for 60 hr ,but I can not stop.
    Maybe I should leave a week.    … Expand
  57. vamrathen
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    “Um grande tesouro escondido em um baú não reluzente.”
    Esta é a melhor frase que define Persona 5 para mim. Pois apesar de com certeza ser um dos melhores enredos que já presenciei em minha longínqua experiência como jogador.
    É um jogo para poucos, pois estamos na era do emergencialíssimo onde os jogos são rápidos e dinâmicos, sem espaço para leitura de textos ou interestações profundas    “Um grande tesouro escondido em um baú não reluzente.”
    Esta é a melhor frase que define Persona 5 para mim. Pois apesar de com certeza ser um dos melhores enredos que já presenciei em minha longínqua experiência como jogador.
    É um jogo para poucos, pois estamos na era do emergencialíssimo onde os jogos são rápidos e dinâmicos, sem espaço para leitura de textos ou interestações profundas de identidade e aprofundamento de personagens, nos moldes dos antigos JRPG onde as batalhas são em turnos e muitos diálogos em caixas de texto. Parece à primeira vista mais um jogo japonês que ocidental nenhum aguenta mais. Mas é ai que você se engana completamente.
    É fácil entender porque que Persona 5 gera tanto hype e é um dos jogos no seu género que consegue demonstrar o interesse de jogadores de JRPGs no geral. É fruto do grande trabalho e dedicação da Atlus, que fez desde Persona 4, elevou o nível do gênero e que catapultou a série para o sucesso. Após 8 anos de espera desde o quarto jogo nos é apresentado sua sequência não sequencial (já que não é obrigatório ter jogado os anteriores para entender a história). Apesar de que irá aproveitar muito mais o jogo se já tiver sido introduzido anteriormente.
    Como seria de esperar, a história de Persona 5 é muito boa e com muitas reviravoltas. Por isso, não escreverei nada sobre a mesma exceto o essencial. Vocês merecem descobrir o jogo por vocês mesmos. Persona 5 começa com a chegada do protagonista a Tóquio, após um incidente que terá mais ramificações e decisões do que poderia imaginar, e o início do seu ano letivo em um novo colégio além de um novo tutor em sua vida. Uma vez que o seu destino já estava traçado, ele irá entrar em contato com o lado mais escuro de pessoas, tendo de confrontar quando a sua Persona desperta.
    Não é errado dizer que as pessoas em modo geral guardam desejos obscuros nos seus corações, e apesar de ficarem escondidos da grande maioria das outras pessoas, o protagonista será capaz de os confrontar e entender assim como a si próprio também. Para confrontar o lado negro destas pessoas nas realidades " multiversos" que criaram, ele terá a ajuda de amigos que criará vínculo ao longo da sua jornada, conhecidos como "Phantom Thieves", Ladrões fantasmas em tradução literal.
    O jogo segue uma estrutura parecida ao que vimos em Persona 4, no sentido em que vão voltar a encarnar a vida de um estudante japonês ao longo de quase um ano.
    Durante as perto de 100 horas de jogo que Persona 5 tem para oferecer, vão vivenciar um enredo profundo e magnifico além de divertido, e interagir com personagens que vão passar a conhecer bem e a admirar. São companheiros com diversos problemas, motivações, e personalidades, mas todos interessantes à sua maneira.
    Em cima disso temos um dos sistemas de combate por turnos mais refinados do mercado que dependem desses relacionamentos com seus companheiros, o que já o diferencia da maioria dos jogos no estilo que temos por ai e também vale ressaltar a direção artística cheia de estilo e irreverência com uma identidade visual aos moldes dos melhores animes da atualidade.
    O segredo de Persona 5, como no jogo anterior, consiste na forma como equilibra as peças centrais da experiência: a exploração de masmorras e na simulação do cotidiano social. Poderia até mesmo dizer que são dois jogos completamente diferentes, mas a mistura de ambos de acontece de forma interessante e natural, onde um é dependente do outro. Os jogadores vão percorrer todos os dias da vida deste estudante ao longo de vários meses, e isso envolve tomar decisões sobre o que vão fazer com o tempo disponível. Estudar, namorar, trabalhar, participar em várias atividades extra-curriculares e isto tudo tendo que conciliar a exploração de masmorras em uma gestão cuidadosa do que vão fazer. Esta gestão é ainda mais importante quando o jogo estabelece um limite de tempo para terminarem uma masmorra, como duas semanas, por exemplo. Além de que existem atividades obrigatórias, e ainda eventos especiais ao longo do ano.
    Todas as atividades ajudam na melhora de vários atributos do personagem, como o seu conhecimento, e isso terá impacto direto quando exploram as masmorras ou alguma atividade relacionada aquele atributo. As ações vão também ter influência no desenrolar da história, e na sua conclusão - existem alguns finais possíveis e não somente um.
    Quando estão nesta realidade “multiverso” os personagens têm máscaras, que correspondem às suas personas. É uma metáfora da sociedade, para a noção de que todos usamos máscaras que escondem a nossa verdadeira identidade, e o processo doloroso que é tirar essa máscara para o mundo.    … Expand
  58. GODDUKEMONEXA
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Extraordinario juego facilmente es el FINAL FANTASY Killer!!!!

    PERSONA 5 change my life!!!! from 1999 to date FF8 was my fav overall but things are different now!!! I REALLY LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! PS3 or PS4 you must and repeat MUST HAVE IT!
  59. evanMP
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    The characters, the game play, the music. everything from this game is incredible, it deserves all the praise it's getting. from beginning to end, this game is absolutely mesmerizing.
  60. chris247482
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I gave this game a 10 but its really more of a 9.6, initially I had rated it a 9.3 but having played about 25 hours are am bumping the score up a bit. Sadly it doesn't let me enter ratings that specific. I'm still coming across tutorials even after a couple of dozen hours, so there is a lot of depth to this game. The writing is very interesting and the art style is really cool. TheI gave this game a 10 but its really more of a 9.6, initially I had rated it a 9.3 but having played about 25 hours are am bumping the score up a bit. Sadly it doesn't let me enter ratings that specific. I'm still coming across tutorials even after a couple of dozen hours, so there is a lot of depth to this game. The writing is very interesting and the art style is really cool. The drawbacks? The camera is a pain when it comes to the stealth system. I hope this is something they can fix with a patch because it would make the game soo much better. The game is very linear but with the sheer length of the game I can honestly say that I do not feel like any of my time was wasted so far. Everything I do in the game in in furtherance of the storyline and building my character. Compare this to something like witcher 3 where you are free to go most places and do what you want when you want. The difference is in an open world game you can get side tracked and waste time without improving your character in some way. With Persona 5 since you are under time limits and the way all the activities contribute to your character's growth in one way or another, I feel productive after every gaming session. This game is not for everyone , but I was quite surprised on how taken I was with this game, I love western rpgs but this is my first jrpg and I was skeptical that I would enjoy the new playstyle, yet the writing and various systems make the game really enjoyable.… Expand
  61. misterghostface
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Everything from the previous games has been divulged in and enhanced to create an intriguing work. Socials links have evolved in striking fashion and the combat is smoother than ever. Outstanding visuals and interesting characters make up the bulk of the story as it makes up the epitome of what a JRPG should be. One of the best RPGs ever.
  62. smerickson
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Listen. This is the first game I've given a max score that actually deserves the max score. This series isn't for everyone. It mixes absurdity/comedy with sorrow in a powerful way. If the blockbusters like Last of Us or Uncharted feel like a film than this game definitely feels more like a novel. You understand the motivations of every little detail.
    Again, I'd recommend if you don't know    Listen. This is the first game I've given a max score that actually deserves the max score. This series isn't for everyone. It mixes absurdity/comedy with sorrow in a powerful way. If the blockbusters like Last of Us or Uncharted feel like a film than this game definitely feels more like a novel. You understand the motivations of every little detail.
    Again, I'd recommend if you don't know the series to really youtube the "sim" portions; it's not for everybody. That being said, I love that part of it.    … Expand
  63. LightOTTBeat
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is definitely one of the best JRPGs I have played so far.

    For me the main attraction of JRPG is the story, and Persona 5 did an amazing job in story telling. I started the Persona series with Persona 4, and the game took a while to get me engaged. But once it did, I felt I belong to that town in the game. Persona 3 unfortunately never did. If not for Mitsuru, I doubt I    Persona 5 is definitely one of the best JRPGs I have played so far.

    For me the main attraction of JRPG is the story, and Persona 5 did an amazing job in story telling.

    I started the Persona series with Persona 4, and the game took a while to get me engaged. But once it did, I felt I belong to that town in the game. Persona 3 unfortunately never did. If not for Mitsuru, I doubt I could even finish the game. Meanwhile, for Persona 5, it got me in the first hour of gameplay. I am constantly surprised by how the story is planned out, in a good way. Only thing is that I don't feel the strong bond as I did in Persona 4 yet. But it will get there after more time playing the game.

    Character designs are out of this world. I love the artwork of every single character in the game. I hope they keep this kind of artwork style forever for the series.

    The music and graphics are amazing, and work very well together. For those comments regarding graphics being like 10 years out of date, I am wondering where they can find such good graphics 10 years ago... I honestly dislike all the debate on the frame rate, etc. As long as the game graphics look good and enjoyable to the player, there is no reason to care about such things.

    Battle systems are like Persona 3 and 4 with little to no new elements. This is probably the only complaint I had.

    Last but not least, I do feel there is not a lot of change from Persona 3 and 4 in terms of entire game structure. HOWEVER, that is the least of my concern. I want to relax and enjoy the game, not to constantly look for "new" things. When the game gets bored, then it is a problem and requires update. So far, I don't feel that way at all.

    Overall, this is a wonderful game. For any JRPG fan, or someone who just wants to read a good story, Persona 5 is a must buy.    … Expand
  64. nekison
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is the best JRPG in this decade.
    Great Art, Great music, Great system, Great character setting.
    It is one of the perfect RPG game in my life.
  65. Windowbug
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    I had the pleasure of playing this game back in September when it released in Japan. I haven't had a chance to play the English localization, but here are my thoughts:

    This game was hugely anticipated for a long time, and the onslaught of delays made it seem like it would never be released. After playing it for 40 hours so far, I must say that it feels like they spent every moment of    I had the pleasure of playing this game back in September when it released in Japan. I haven't had a chance to play the English localization, but here are my thoughts:

    This game was hugely anticipated for a long time, and the onslaught of delays made it seem like it would never be released. After playing it for 40 hours so far, I must say that it feels like they spent every moment of those years working on this game and polishing it. Every part about it feels like we've skipped a generation to get here. This is especially true looking at the gap between P3 and P4, and now P4 and this game. I've been absolutely blown away and delighted by every feature, especially the overworld. This game feels so lively, and makes P4 feel dated and limited in comparison. For anyone looking for an 80 hour linear JRPG with fun tactics, freedom of choosing how you play, and a nice story, consider Persona 5.    … Expand
  66. ovoon7
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    I beat the Japanese version back when it came out, and can honestly say it's one of my favorite games of all time.

    It's extremely difficult to follow up something like Persona 3 and 4, and retain the massive amount of creativity required to keep each game feeling fresh. For a Persona sequel to work, Atlus have placed the burden upon themselves to innovate with each game. Persona 5    I beat the Japanese version back when it came out, and can honestly say it's one of my favorite games of all time.

    It's extremely difficult to follow up something like Persona 3 and 4, and retain the massive amount of creativity required to keep each game feeling fresh. For a Persona sequel to work, Atlus have placed the burden upon themselves to innovate with each game. Persona 5 feels like a game that jumped 3 generations from Persona 4. While the story is of the same quality of past games (which is a huge plus), every other aspect is a huge improvement.

    Persona 5 is a game that retains the massive scope of past games, but keeps it alive for the PS4 era, meaning that Atlus essentially had to work 5 times as hard to make the game retain its effectiveness as a modern game. The game will run 90-100 hours, and each of those hours is meticulously crafted and controlled by a massive variety of polished content. All of it, side content included, never feels like it distracts from the main themes or story.

    This game should be celebrated and remembered for years to come.    … Expand
  67. Ecchifan
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This game is just amazing,after playing it for hours i can definitily say that it is one of the best games i have played so far in my life,and i am a gamer for over 10 years,persona 5 is a masterpiece
  68. Hhhtheman
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Ow this game amazes me in all ways,it has style,it has it own personality(persona-personality,get it?haha lame joke).but yeah this game just feel perfect for me
  69. brguya
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This game is just perfect!,the combat is perfect,the story is perfect,the characters are perfect,the music,oh the music is a masterpiece,and it style persona 5 has it own style
  70. Antonioad
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    This game is a True Masterpiece anyone giving it a score lower then 10 is trolling. The game play, the music, the characters, the STYLE. EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS GAME IS PERFECT!
  71. Endrance09
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Best JRPG to come out in a while. One of those rare games that defy the current trend of action rpgs and open world games. It goes to show that you don't need realistic graphics to be a great game. The story is great and the characters are likable. Easily a 2017 candidate for GOTY.

    This is a great game to get into for new and old fans alike.
  72. capitaoprice
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    A Atlus é brilhante na forma como consegue apresentar temáticas e assuntos com os quais nos podemos relacionar, mesmo quando estamos a mundos de distância do Japão, que os inspiraram. Será fácil querer conhecer mais de Ryuji, Anne, Yusuke, Makoto e outras personagens memoráveis que iremos encontrar, das quais nada irei dizer para não estragar surpresas. Até Morgana, a gata preta que nosA Atlus é brilhante na forma como consegue apresentar temáticas e assuntos com os quais nos podemos relacionar, mesmo quando estamos a mundos de distância do Japão, que os inspiraram. Será fácil querer conhecer mais de Ryuji, Anne, Yusuke, Makoto e outras personagens memoráveis que iremos encontrar, das quais nada irei dizer para não estragar surpresas. Até Morgana, a gata preta que nos acompanha, é uma personagem brilhante, com uma profundidade agradável e que vai muito mais além da uma mera mascote ou figura cómica. Em Persona 5 todas as personagens têm um propósito, e talvez por isso seja tão importante obter acesso às vozes originais Japonesas. Permite conhecer as personagens com todas as suas diferentes camadas, todas as suas nuances, e todas elas são dignas de serem conhecidas. Será através delas que vamos "viver" este mundo, sentir parte de Tóquio, e a Atlus revela muito do seu engenho aqui.… Expand
  73. 1714742610
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    PERSONA 5 is one of the best JRPGs played in the past two years, excellent dubbing, unique combat system, very long but not boring process and shocking music, it is a miracle to buy it!
  74. Psolokratoras
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    The best Persona game, one of the best SMT games and probably the best jrpg we will see this generation. Beautiful art, beautiful soundtrack and a new improved battle system that builds on an already great battle system. Good plot and interesting characters as always. Easily over 80 hours of gameplay. We waited too many years for the 5th entry and oh boy does it deliver. If you are a fanThe best Persona game, one of the best SMT games and probably the best jrpg we will see this generation. Beautiful art, beautiful soundtrack and a new improved battle system that builds on an already great battle system. Good plot and interesting characters as always. Easily over 80 hours of gameplay. We waited too many years for the 5th entry and oh boy does it deliver. If you are a fan of anime and jrpgs, just buy this game. If you are a fan of anime, just buy this game. If you are a fan of jrpgs, just buy this game.… Expand
  75. Ocara
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Buy this game,a perfect RPG,the best game i have played,a polished jewel,the phantom thieves will take your heart,and you will love them,as your best friends,you must buy it
  76. dudeAmarillo
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Persona 3 is one of my favourite games of all time, since then Persona has been something i love but not as much. Persona 5 is out and i'm enjoying it so much, thank you atlus, tank you for give me that feeling again.
  77. Santoki
    Apr 12, 2017
    4
    Very torn about this game. The visual style and presentation are fantastic. The combat is fun. But the flaws are also enormous. #1 is the Atlus ban on screenshots, which is just awful. Ceo should be fired. The game is very slow- you don't see combat for several days. Pop-ups interrupt you every 5 seconds. These are basic mistakes. I would give this game a 10 if they fired the ceo.
  78. Vigilem
    Apr 6, 2017
    1
    Needlessly prolonged, repetitive and will punish the player randomly, undoing hours of work.
    A big disappointment. 'Playing' this game is tedious and really does feel more like work.
    There's a nice art style about it, that's about the only praise I can give it.
  79. BN333
    Apr 4, 2017
    1
    Sadly another dated, turn based JRPG game with mechanics that grow tired and stale within a short amount of time grinding, recycling the same mechanics, look and gameplay from 3 generations ago. While critics are working PR overtime to sell people on this exclusive title, it wears out its welcome extremely quickly in the modern era.
    In an era where jrpgs are free on mobile/tablets, you    Sadly another dated, turn based JRPG game with mechanics that grow tired and stale within a short amount of time grinding, recycling the same mechanics, look and gameplay from 3 generations ago. While critics are working PR overtime to sell people on this exclusive title, it wears out its welcome extremely quickly in the modern era.
    In an era where jrpgs are free on mobile/tablets, you have to do more then the bare minimum and sadly this game does not cut it in this day and age, similar to Tokyo Mirage Sessions.
    Dated gameplay aspects, excessive filler and padding and the very questionable cultural setting/choices for regular gaming audiences in the West, make the game a complete drag. Music is also extremely grating.

    Learning more from modernized jrpgs would have been a smarter move.

    Do not let blind devotion to anime and anything "Japanese" otaku culture fool you with this one.

    Save your money for Yakuza maybe, one of the few worthwhile japanese exclusives.    … Expand
  80. leonsnow
    May 4, 2017
    0
    Turn rpg is boring and outdated ...it would be better if it was action rpg
    game made for Japanese audience , it is really creepy and has a lot of sexual content
  81. sesragi
    Apr 6, 2017
    1
    I like Megami Tensei, Persona 1 or 2 overwhelmingly more than this.
    I prefer the work of the past.
    I feel uncomfortable because I feel like trying to make a stylish directing.
  82. Treassach
    Apr 22, 2017
    0
    This game is the most absolute piece of **** ever produces. The combat system is terrible, while the story is passably ok, the combat system just makes the game feel drawn out and boring.
  83. Monstermash44
    Oct 22, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is simply the best of all persona games and one of the best game released this year. Unlike Persona 3 & 4, the fifth entry combines aspects of both games and takes it far beyond what they accomplished. Persona 5 brings in a graphical style close to that of a graphic novel, with a soundtrack that'll make you turn the game on just to hear it. It expands upon the ideas of persona 3Persona 5 is simply the best of all persona games and one of the best game released this year. Unlike Persona 3 & 4, the fifth entry combines aspects of both games and takes it far beyond what they accomplished. Persona 5 brings in a graphical style close to that of a graphic novel, with a soundtrack that'll make you turn the game on just to hear it. It expands upon the ideas of persona 3 and 4 when it comes to activities such as playing video games, going to batting cages and as well as fishing. And the shadow world are like the two previous entries, but expanded upon. The Palaces are close to that of persona 4 only alot more work were put into them to actually make each one vastly more unique. As for Mementos is a better version of Tartarus. Persona 5's social links or confidants have also improve by been able to gain special abilities through leveling them up. As your able to give gifts and take most confidants to hangouts spots they might like to boost their bond with you.

    WARNING: BE CAREFUL OF THIS GAME OR IT WILL BECOME A SECOND LIFE FOR ITS TO LATE FOR ME.
    I've already put over 70 or hours in this game i don't think im near done with it.    … Expand
  84. Jc360x
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Some pathetic person is review bombing. This game was at 9.1 a few weeks ago, and now it's at 8.3. And not just this game, all Persona game have had thier user scores review bombed. Somebody needs to get a life.
  85. Projoe44
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    Wow i dont even know what to say about this game masterpiece in gaming history ???
    1/ Soundtrack = super dope for a music that go in to your head for all day
    2/ Gameplay = super dope for RPG game nowaday
    3/ Art style = super dope with anime style
    4/ Story = super dope with well made story
  86. Bankman43
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    I like the stylized visuals, the anime cut scenes are gorgeous and the music is good too. The story and the characters make this game for me though. I love the main character (so much I'm considering buying the figma of him) and the supporting characters are all unique and likable as well. I haven't played a good console RPG since my PS2 days, but this has me excited for them again. TheI like the stylized visuals, the anime cut scenes are gorgeous and the music is good too. The story and the characters make this game for me though. I love the main character (so much I'm considering buying the figma of him) and the supporting characters are all unique and likable as well. I haven't played a good console RPG since my PS2 days, but this has me excited for them again. The game play is classic turn based and I quite enjoyed it, though end game is a bit of a grind at times. My only real complaint was some of the graphics on the non-anime cut scenes were a little weird looking. Overall an excellent game that I cannot recommend enough to my friends.… Expand
  87. Andrew2000
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Back when I was loyal to Xbox and more into Action/Western RPGs like Skyrim and Fallout, I kept dissing at my friend who loves JRPGs. But ever since I bought a PS4, I was looking for some games to play on it. When I found out Persona 5 was getting a 93 on Metacritic, I was curious about the game. I watched some footage of the game and it looks like an interesting turn-bared JRPG. So IBack when I was loyal to Xbox and more into Action/Western RPGs like Skyrim and Fallout, I kept dissing at my friend who loves JRPGs. But ever since I bought a PS4, I was looking for some games to play on it. When I found out Persona 5 was getting a 93 on Metacritic, I was curious about the game. I watched some footage of the game and it looks like an interesting turn-bared JRPG. So I bought it, played it for the first 10 hrs and HOLY CRAP I realized that the game was so damn good that I can’t play anything else. This game managed to steal my heart and made me love JRPGs. And after playing for 380 hours, it’s safe to say that Persona 5 is a MUST-OWN for PS4/PS3 users even if you never played a JRPG before. Without a doubt, it is the best killer app for the PS4 and the best JRPG I’ve played. GO BUY IT, NOW! And whoever is spamming this game with negative reviews and using bots to give this game a lower user score, I hope you have a mental shutdown you f---ing c-nt.… Expand
  88. BlitZeR_95
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    From a guy that has never played any of the previous Persona games, this game has replaced my previous favourite JRPG. Not many JRPG can match up to this one. Every character is amazing and you get really invested into the long story. The game is without a doubt clearly over 100 hours long. The artistic work in this game is on point to perfection! The turn-base system is very smartlyFrom a guy that has never played any of the previous Persona games, this game has replaced my previous favourite JRPG. Not many JRPG can match up to this one. Every character is amazing and you get really invested into the long story. The game is without a doubt clearly over 100 hours long. The artistic work in this game is on point to perfection! The turn-base system is very smartly executed and you will need to think about what moves to use on certain enemies since every enemies has different element weakness.
    You can pretty much do anything and you have to use your time of the day wisely. You can get a job and earn money, and do many other things.
    This is the dream JRPG game that every fan wanted!
    The soundtrack is on a league of its own! By far the best soundtrack in ANY video game ever! There has been no other game that I can think of that can come close to this full soundtrack list. From the song 'Last Surprise' to 'Life will change' to a simple area map song called 'Price'
    Clearly game of the year for 2017! It's going to take a lot to surpass this as my favourite JRPG.
    Everything about this game is a clean 10/10! I would give it a 11/10 if I could.    … Expand
  89. giannis2001
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    The greatest turned based RPG I have played. The characters are awesome with incredibly interesting personalities, the story is amazing and the combat feels so polished and deep with smart mechanics, astounding animations and HUDs. The gameplay also contains a lot of exploring in Tokyo and there is a lot of interactions with other characters, like Viisual Novel - style, and those segmentsThe greatest turned based RPG I have played. The characters are awesome with incredibly interesting personalities, the story is amazing and the combat feels so polished and deep with smart mechanics, astounding animations and HUDs. The gameplay also contains a lot of exploring in Tokyo and there is a lot of interactions with other characters, like Viisual Novel - style, and those segments are really entertaining. There is a lot of grind as well. One of the strongest aspects of the game is the sense of humor and of course the excellent soundtrack. It's definetely one of the best RPG games ever made.… Expand
  90. BayEzio
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Game is fine. That’s all.

    I’m writing this because of 75 character long requirement
  91. Jajooka
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    A well thought out, well excecuted game in every level (story, characters, music, combat, art). It just left a whole in my heart when it ended. Side note: I would highly suggest to play it on hard if you like to be challenged. I played hard on first playthrough and felt like it is the intended difficulty. Most of the mob fights are easy but some of the subbosses and almost all of theA well thought out, well excecuted game in every level (story, characters, music, combat, art). It just left a whole in my heart when it ended. Side note: I would highly suggest to play it on hard if you like to be challenged. I played hard on first playthrough and felt like it is the intended difficulty. Most of the mob fights are easy but some of the subbosses and almost all of the palace bosses put up a real nice challenge that took me a while to figure out and play around.… Expand
  92. Tanaka
    May 26, 2021
    10
    After 200 hours I think its one of the best games I ever played. Great game!
  93. saga77
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Why are persona 4 golden and persona 5 (2,3) getting massiv downvotes???? Thats strange!
  94. Memedream22
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game. If you're trying to fully complete it plus NG+ it could very easily take you 200 hours. It took me 120 hours with some grinding to get to level 99 and stuff to beat the first playthrough. The story is great, if a little bit rapey at times. Fans will tell you that makes sense in the game, and in 2 cases it does and lends to the story, the rest of the time I'm justAbsolutely brilliant game. If you're trying to fully complete it plus NG+ it could very easily take you 200 hours. It took me 120 hours with some grinding to get to level 99 and stuff to beat the first playthrough. The story is great, if a little bit rapey at times. Fans will tell you that makes sense in the game, and in 2 cases it does and lends to the story, the rest of the time I'm just convinced that the writers have a fetish going on. So there's your "trigger warning" I suppose? Although it would be a shame to miss out on this game over that.

    The most fun, large world yet for a persona game.    … Expand
  95. KaikiDeishuu
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    Great story, excellent music, stylish art, fun and interesting characters, actually fun turn-based combat with addicting slice of life gameplay; everything about this game is good. Improves on its predecessor, P4 in several aspects but especially gameplay and mechanics.

    It's a mastapeece 20/10
  96. BabyMarioDs
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Everything about this game is amazing, this game has one of the best turn based combat systems, the only flaw that comes to mind is that if you are impatient, you might not like the combat system, but if you are here for the story only, the "story only" difficulty is perfect for you.
  97. Redpappa55
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    A fantastic game honestly I see why such a masterpiece has been nominated for game of the year. I want to keep it short so to sum it up fantastic story, the characters are so well written and the combat is so great and fun especially if you love some of the early final fantasy's (1-9) please buy and support this masterpiece.
  98. Skollie
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    I've never played a turn based game before. I always thought that it's something I wouldn't like. But after all the tense games I've been playing recently, I wanted to try something a bit more relaxed and I gave it a go.

    What an amazing experience this game was! This was something I wasn't expecting at all. Persona 5 sucked me into its world instantly. The story is absolutely brilliant    I've never played a turn based game before. I always thought that it's something I wouldn't like. But after all the tense games I've been playing recently, I wanted to try something a bit more relaxed and I gave it a go.

    What an amazing experience this game was! This was something I wasn't expecting at all. Persona 5 sucked me into its world instantly. The story is absolutely brilliant and while the graphics do leave something to be desired, it can easily be overlooked and I found myself addicted to its rich and vibrant world and characters.

    It's easy to see how much effort was put into this game and I applaud the creators for creating such a masterpiece.    … Expand
  99. harmva
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    This version of the game is much more unified and complete than Royal despite all the extra content the latter has. I cannot give Persona 5 a lower rating, even though I'll be the first person to tell you all about how many problems this game has. I've played through Persona 5 four times by now and it hasn't become worse for me yet. Even now, simply thinking about all the time I've sunkThis version of the game is much more unified and complete than Royal despite all the extra content the latter has. I cannot give Persona 5 a lower rating, even though I'll be the first person to tell you all about how many problems this game has. I've played through Persona 5 four times by now and it hasn't become worse for me yet. Even now, simply thinking about all the time I've sunk into this game makes me want to play it again. Persona 5 is one of the most precious things to me that this world has presented me with.… Expand
  100. Munizord
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Feels like a Pokemon for adults, said by someone who didn't play any SMT or Persona before this.
    Amazing soundtrack, amazing story, amazing (and sometimes weird) Japanese environment. A great game for those who like the classics JRPG and to chill with a great narrative.
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Critic score distribution:
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  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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