Persona 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall- Persona 5 is a master piece and I highly suggest lovers of RPG's pick it up.    … Expand
  26. Chickenph
    May 11, 2017
    10
    I'm thrilled that I decided to buy this game. It balances a lighthearted tone with some serious subject matter. One of your teachers is abusing students (and using his power to sleep with at least one). If you didn't notice, it's M rated. The presentation is great and really stylish.

    You should know that your own enjoyment will depend on one thing: are you interested in a LOT of story,    I'm thrilled that I decided to buy this game. It balances a lighthearted tone with some serious subject matter. One of your teachers is abusing students (and using his power to sleep with at least one). If you didn't notice, it's M rated. The presentation is great and really stylish.

    You should know that your own enjoyment will depend on one thing: are you interested in a LOT of story, with fighting mixed in sometimes? You can technically spend a ridiculous amount of time in dungeons, but the focus is on story. Find someone playing it on Twitch, and you'll either like the idea of that kind of game or you won't.

    It has a ton of voiced dialogue, and the voice acting is good. The game follows a calendar, so the story progresses day by day. I absolutely love the game, but it's important to realize that its focus is telling a story instead of hours of grinding to advance the story.    … Expand
  27. Kyyteo
    May 6, 2017
    10
    A stellar improvement in almost all aspects vs other Persona games. Persona 5 will grab you and demand your fullest attention to everything that it has to offer, and nothing feels forced. You can CHOOSE what to spend your time on (though if you're like me you're gonna want to see it all) Just be warned that this is a LONG ASS GAME. Like I spent 100+ hours on my first playthrough on normal.A stellar improvement in almost all aspects vs other Persona games. Persona 5 will grab you and demand your fullest attention to everything that it has to offer, and nothing feels forced. You can CHOOSE what to spend your time on (though if you're like me you're gonna want to see it all) Just be warned that this is a LONG ASS GAME. Like I spent 100+ hours on my first playthrough on normal.

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

    Waifu wars are a go. Futaba is best girl. Just saying    … Expand
  28. siangchink
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Awesome doesn't even describe this game anymore , the way it affects the player(you) psychologicly will truly amaze you. The best part of this game would be "the escape of death part"
  29. tatsshi
    May 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. damn you for being so clever! I love this game and its amazing story. Nothing I've played on the play station can top this! I'm really glad its getting to recognition it deserves.… Expand
  30. Dafool5566
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    For the first time I decided to go beyond the language barrier to try to enjoy a title I've always heard about. Result? Absolute joy ... I love the story and characters and the combat is so fun ,highly recommend.
  31. Minato-Arisato
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Una obra maestra del RPG, y un digno sucesor de Persona 4 y 3, destaca en todos los apartados y resulta un must-have que todo amante del genero debería jugar
  32. shaun8pickles
    May 5, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best RPG's I have played, not quite on the level of The Witcher 3. But it is very good nonetheless. I just finished the game last night after a 100-hour playthrough. The only not so good part, the amount of dialogue. Sometimes you read through tons of text, and it gets a little boring. But the combat makes up for all the flaws, turn based combat is great. The persona'sThis is one of the best RPG's I have played, not quite on the level of The Witcher 3. But it is very good nonetheless. I just finished the game last night after a 100-hour playthrough. The only not so good part, the amount of dialogue. Sometimes you read through tons of text, and it gets a little boring. But the combat makes up for all the flaws, turn based combat is great. The persona's reminded me a little of Pokemon. Creating and collecting new persona's was addicting, there are tons of different types and they all have strengths and weaknesses. Invading palaces is fun and rewarding. The style is amazing, I love the look of this game. You don't see many games with this type of style anymore. Everything pops and characters look and sound great. The English voice actors are good and add to the deep story. Each town and locale each have their own things to do in each and you can strengthen your attributes by going to the movies, visiting friends, go on dates, go to stores etc. I recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of RPG's and owns a PS4. Stop reading this and go pick up Persona 5.… Expand
  33. Ronivan
    May 10, 2017
    10
    Totally loved the game and most important, it's incredible good story. I'm an old player, so I have no problem with Turn-Based combat system, but Persona 5 has totally renewed it to me, in a very tasteful way. I approve.
  34. Yallmae
    May 5, 2017
    10
    For me Persona 5 is a Masterpiece sorry but its true. Its just Amazing everything in this Game is perfect Sound , Characters , Graphic , Gameplay , Story ,Style you Name it. Even the Menus is a little Masterpiece one of the coolest Menus i see in a game. This is what perfection looks like. Persona 5 is not only a amazing game it is also the best JRPG ever created and nobody should missFor me Persona 5 is a Masterpiece sorry but its true. Its just Amazing everything in this Game is perfect Sound , Characters , Graphic , Gameplay , Story ,Style you Name it. Even the Menus is a little Masterpiece one of the coolest Menus i see in a game. This is what perfection looks like. Persona 5 is not only a amazing game it is also the best JRPG ever created and nobody should miss this game. If you dont play it you will never know Morgana and believe me you want to know who morgana is its the best character ever created in a Videogame. so go and buy the game… Expand
  35. El112119
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    THE JRPG CROWNING KING

    I loved P4/P4G, and this game is my Fav. Persona Game in the frachise....the Artstyle, the Flying colors of this game is a damn Masterpiece...the Turn Base RPG is improved (imo), the story is intriguing and exciting, the character are again sooooo well developed...(FUTABA BEST GIRL), and how could i forget the music in this game....Every persona game have the best    THE JRPG CROWNING KING

    I loved P4/P4G, and this game is my Fav. Persona Game in the frachise....the Artstyle, the Flying colors of this game is a damn Masterpiece...the Turn Base RPG is improved (imo), the story is intriguing and exciting, the character are again sooooo well developed...(FUTABA BEST GIRL), and how could i forget the music in this game....Every persona game have the best OST...and P5 is on the next level...and alot of things to do than the previous Persona games.....and this is the true definition of a JRPG....i hope this will be a game of the year contender 'cuz it deserves it.....one word through this game "MASTERPIECE"    … Expand
  36. Vylee
    May 9, 2017
    10
    I've never played a Persona game before and I was completely amazed. I'm even more excited to play it again with New Game Plus and explore stuff I didn't get a chance to see in the first time around.

    One of my all-time favorite PS4 games.
  37. Fastpass22
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    A pure masterpiece. Everything about this game is just so good. The story is excellent with a few twists, the characters are so great and wonderful to see and spend time with and the combat is so fun to play. No wonder a lot of people like this game (funny fact: there is an actual Twitter account I had found that is just all about damage control this great game and trying to say some weakA pure masterpiece. Everything about this game is just so good. The story is excellent with a few twists, the characters are so great and wonderful to see and spend time with and the combat is so fun to play. No wonder a lot of people like this game (funny fact: there is an actual Twitter account I had found that is just all about damage control this great game and trying to say some weak ass wii u game was better are you actually serious. And the best part about it is that he call's himself as if it were people confessing about the game when it is just him crying all day about it like dude get a life the game is good people love it why does this affect your life honestly.) this game is just a perfect 10 all around.… Expand
  38. Allthat
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Basically the best JRPG of this generation. Puts Final Fantasy 15 to shame. It's worth all your money, just go out and buy this game already, you won't be disappointed.
  39. tylerbanning
    May 10, 2017
    10
    Simply put persona 5 is a masterpiece. Bringing once again excellent character development, outstanding and flashy turn based battles and most of all an oh my god story, with plot twists that left me grinning and even a few fist pumps. Persona 5 does turn based battles better than anyone else and keeps the players attention with its fast pace and flashy design. The over all story is aSimply put persona 5 is a masterpiece. Bringing once again excellent character development, outstanding and flashy turn based battles and most of all an oh my god story, with plot twists that left me grinning and even a few fist pumps. Persona 5 does turn based battles better than anyone else and keeps the players attention with its fast pace and flashy design. The over all story is a masterpiece with hooks that will keep a newcomer envolved but are enven more special to long time persona fans. The characters after my 130 hr journey were stuck in my head and i still wanted more. Persona 5 is the truest jrpg in a long time. 10/10… Expand
  40. CrossXaberS
    May 23, 2017
    10
    The real score is 9.7
    - Best Art Style
    - Best Soundtrack - Extremely streamlined and fluid game play experiences (transition/UI) - Overall story and delivery is top notch Some Nitpicking - The final arc/boss is a bit disconnected with the whole story and could use a bit more foreshadowing and build up - Morgana telling you to go to sleep during the story heavy section is extremely    The real score is 9.7
    - Best Art Style
    - Best Soundtrack
    - Extremely streamlined and fluid game play experiences (transition/UI)
    - Overall story and delivery is top notch

    Some Nitpicking
    - The final arc/boss is a bit disconnected with the whole story and could use a bit more foreshadowing and build up
    - Morgana telling you to go to sleep during the story heavy section is extremely annoying makes the story feels a bit rushed    … Expand
  41. jacktea007
    May 9, 2017
    10
    Persona 3 is a great game, persona 4 is a better game but persona 5 even bigger and even better. Even though it have pros like unable in short time to finish all the social link and should be adding on some days however it is still a score of 10 for me due to the solid and balance gameplay, excellent and art direction fusing persona long gameplay hour, very high replay value (easier ifPersona 3 is a great game, persona 4 is a better game but persona 5 even bigger and even better. Even though it have pros like unable in short time to finish all the social link and should be adding on some days however it is still a score of 10 for me due to the solid and balance gameplay, excellent and art direction fusing persona long gameplay hour, very high replay value (easier if maximum charm, proficiency, knowledge and kindness) excellent storyline which related investigation, and it totally compensate the pros of the game. Japanese translation improved since persona 4 and of course soundtrack in battle theme is very good. Furthermore, it has no bug and glitch from its first day of release which many oher game fail to do so and the ending give us the satisfaction feeling if we choose correct conservation. I have played for 126 hours and this game give me a huge impact again this year since resident evil 4, great theft auto 4, crysis, bloodbourne, halo 3 and witcher 3. In my opinion, i actually wanna give a 9.8 for the score, however in metacritic site, I still rate it as score of 10. I truly believe this game will be one of the contender next game of the year 2017.… Expand
  42. NightshadeRC
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Just finished Breath of the Wild and now on to this. It's a bloody good year for gaming.
    This is just a brilliant game that really sucks you in until the early hours of the morning.
    The only thing I could possibly say negative about it is the turn based combat system is not for everyone and the occasional cheesy game over also might turn some people off. However, if you are like me and    Just finished Breath of the Wild and now on to this. It's a bloody good year for gaming.
    This is just a brilliant game that really sucks you in until the early hours of the morning.
    The only thing I could possibly say negative about it is the turn based combat system is not for everyone and the occasional cheesy game over also might turn some people off. However, if you are like me and like that kinda thing then it really is a flawless game.    … Expand
  43. setuis
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpeace!!!

    What could improve this game?...

    When you have something great you still want more.
    1. Give the player a full year.
    2. Use a hourly schedule or by the hour instead of days.
    3. Allow players to go over tired if they force themselves downstairs etc when over tired but allow them to do what tasks they wish. (no bed time).
    4. Show what happens when main character goes home.
    5. Allow switching party members from field before battle without having to go to entrance (but still require confidant or having to waste turns in battle.
    6. New game plus add a few extra main dungeons not just X secret.
    7. More variant in battle themes (fixed with paid dlc)    … Expand
  44. DecemberMoon
    May 18, 2017
    10
    This is tge best Jrpg ive ever played... aswell as probably the best game I have ever played in general.
    Strong characters, story,music, art, adult humor, the whole concept is really awesome.Everything you love just packed into one awesome game. I love you Atus.
  45. WorldRedbull
    May 21, 2017
    9
    Persona 5 is like, the ultimate game of games. There's so much you can do in this game, and i'll compile a list for you here. You can:
    -Get a job
    -Swing a baseball bat -Go to highschool -Get a girlfriend -Go to hawaii That's just a short list of all the things you can do in Persona 5. Everything else would make this the longest review ever. The main gameplay of persona 5 is like    Persona 5 is like, the ultimate game of games. There's so much you can do in this game, and i'll compile a list for you here. You can:
    -Get a job
    -Swing a baseball bat
    -Go to highschool
    -Get a girlfriend
    -Go to hawaii
    That's just a short list of all the things you can do in Persona 5. Everything else would make this the longest review ever.

    The main gameplay of persona 5 is like the previous ones, except this time it adds a stealth mechanic to the mix. The stealth works fine on it's own, but sometimes it can be frustrating, The actual combat is great, and plays out like a standard persona ARRPEEGEE. You find the ability the enemy is weak to, and then make the rest of the fight a cakewalk, for whenever you encounter that enemy again. There's also a lot of good bosses, and great puzzles. Not too hard for newcomers, and not too easy for veterans. The story is actually pretty interesting, and I got into it once I started meeting all of my companions, which may fall into the typical persona companion chart(As I call it). But they get the job done.

    There are only two minor problems with this game though. If you play on easy or below, the combat can get boring pretty quickly, because I mean...IT'S EASY, and the tutorial is awful. The tutorial is pretty much the first dungeon in the whole game, and will annoy you. But I recommend being patient and going through it, because once you get your full party, it just teaches you some minor things, an mostly lets you go wild.

    I recommend Persona 5 to any fan, or newcomer to the series. It's not as difficult as the previous games, with the inclusion of Safemode(For newcomers), but if you crank it to Normal or Hard, it'll give you a good challenge.

    Also you can make the perfect curry, and coffee in this game. It's beautiful    … Expand
  46. HPLupin
    Jun 4, 2017
    10
    TL;DR - This game is great for anyone who loves RPGs. As a standalone it still delivers as it doesn't require you to play the other games in the series(although I suggest you do) to follow the plot. Any fan of Persona should pick this game up.

    The story is phenomenal. The main story follows Joker, the main character who is on probation for about a year, and group of other high school    TL;DR - This game is great for anyone who loves RPGs. As a standalone it still delivers as it doesn't require you to play the other games in the series(although I suggest you do) to follow the plot. Any fan of Persona should pick this game up.

    The story is phenomenal. The main story follows Joker, the main character who is on probation for about a year, and group of other high school students that discover they have mystical powers and try to reform a society one rotten person at a time. This may seem sort of whimsical but despite that, it is very down to earth. The game deals with very mature topics such as what it means to be a social outcast, abuse of positions of power, being controlled vs being in control, etc. It uses the high school setting and the day by day life of a student to achieve a balance. It is emphasized that you are STILL a student and have to balance real world life and responsibilities and life in dungeons. Student life may sound boring but it's not. Living life day by day in this game is extremely entertaining due to the sheer amount of things you can do, such as hanging out with friends and even just eating out at a diner with your cat(It'll make sense in game, I swear). Remember the One More Turn Syndrome from Civ? I had One More Day syndrome really fast after the first few hours. This game has a lot to say, as it criticizes the society in game that mimics ours in many ways.

    The characters are amazing. This game and its predecessors often brushed off by most for being Waifus the Game which I can most assuredly say it doesn't have to be. It can but it doesn't have to be. You don't have to pursue any girl and the game doesn't even punish you for just being their friend. Every character is interesting in their own way. Each of the characters feel like their own person. The characters aren't as plagued by troupes like other Japanese titles, even less so as you get closer to them. As you get closer to a character, they start to open up to you. At this point you get a glimpse of how troubled these character are because their situation which is usually how is usually a product of them being tossed aside by society due to small mistakes, misunderstandings, or being taken advantage of. I found myself relating their ordeals as because I'm a full time student. As their friend, you usually help characters by working through these hardships with the character. This is done by either dealing with it directly through the use of the power you discover early on to root out the source of their woes or indirectly by acting as a guide and an ear that will listen to them when they seek advice. By the end of the game, I saw them as my own group of friends. In this game directly ties the life sim aspect and RPG aspect direct with one of the major themes in the game which is, the bonds we form with others give us strength. In the modern Persona titles this is taken literally. Each Persona, spirits you use to fight, belong to certain categories called Arcana from the Tarot deck, a set of cards used for fortune telling. Each of the friends you can hang out with represent an Arcana. When the bond between you and a friend grow stronger, so does the Personas of the Arcana they represent. In addition to the Arcana bonuses each of your friends has passives that help you in dungeon exploration in some way. This gives an incentive for players who only care about the dungeon to hang out with friends.

    The RPG aspect of the game is also great due to the fluid combat, and gorgeous dungeons. If you are looking to get into this game you need to be prepared for the long haul, this game is, on average, 100 hours long. It took me 120 hours to finish but I loved every minute. The combat is fairly simple on the surface. In a standard dungeon encounter, you can use use a normal weapon be it range or melee, use a skill, or use an item. Seems standard but both you and your enemies will have to take advantages of some of the other mechanics to come out on top. Battle mechanics such as exploiting a weakness to deal massive damage and gaining an extra turn, or utilizing buffs, debuffs, and status ailments can give you or the enemy the edge they need to come out on top, especially on higher difficulties. To sum it up, it's simple, but strategic, and yet oh so stylish.

    Speaking of style, the presentation of this game is drop dead gorgeous. This game exudes style which is especially evident the art of the interface. The standard menus look amazing as a stylized Joker stylishly moves as you transition between menus. The style also keeps the combat from being dull as these menu transitions along with the constantly changing camera angles help the game feel dynamic and fast paced. The music helps set the mood for every scenes. Everything about this game is fabulous.

    All in all, good game 10/10. It's not a hyperbole when I say that this is most likely the best games I have ever had the chance of playing. It's a must play.    … Expand
  47. ripperroo9977
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    This game is just near perfection as it is probably the best game of 2017 so far with such wonderful characters, great combat, one of the best story's I have ever played through and so much more. It may be a bit weird at first but it is so worth it in the end and I highly recommend it.
  48. Shion16
    May 28, 2017
    10
    Finished the game 111:35 ,88% of the compendium.
    Persona 5 is just as good as Persona 4.
    Better in some aspect and worse in some other.
    The NPC social links, the soundtrack in general,the velvet girls the combat and the level designs are better in P5.
    But the pacing, the normal student events, and the enemies are better in P4.
    Overall I give Persona 5 a Tanaka's amazing commodities out of 10
  49. wavegab
    May 29, 2017
    10
    I was a JRPG hater. I thought turn-based combat was out of date. I am wrong. Persona 5 gives me a glimpse of how fun a well-designed JRPG game can be. There are no bad genres, but only bad games.
  50. Trico439
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    Simply a must to have. It's a great RPG even though the graphics could be even better.
    The combat system has been improved and is super, practical and intuitive. The story is interesting and has its share of bouncing. The system of personas has been optimized and it is possible to make new mergers, to put them in cells for bosster, to sacrifice personas or to transform them into object.    Simply a must to have. It's a great RPG even though the graphics could be even better.
    The combat system has been improved and is super, practical and intuitive. The story is interesting and has its share of bouncing. The system of personas has been optimized and it is possible to make new mergers, to put them in cells for bosster, to sacrifice personas or to transform them into object.
    I enjoyed myself and I will do it again in new game +.    … Expand
  51. Darthtux
    May 8, 2017
    10
    Easily GOTY of 2017
    This is the best persona entry out there and one of the top JRPG's ever made :D
    Atlus did it again... +Story (Dragged down a bit by the mid act; the beginning and the end were simply the best acts in the game) +Characters (Soejima returns and designed these characters; this is probably my fav cast in terms of appearance especially their phantom outfits)    Easily GOTY of 2017
    This is the best persona entry out there and one of the top JRPG's ever made :D
    Atlus did it again...

    +Story (Dragged down a bit by the mid act; the beginning and the end were simply the best acts in the game)

    +Characters (Soejima returns and designed these characters; this is probably my fav cast in terms of appearance especially their phantom outfits)
    -------> The development of each character is pretty fleshed out except for Haru and the lack of fun scenes in P4 like the ski trip, camping etc...

    +Animation (God Tier; Sick menus and cutscenes; the most unique style of gaming out there)

    +Music (Best Shoji Meguro tracks ever made, and LYN does an amazing job singing those!!! Favorite ones are Wake up get out there, Life will Change, Blooming Villain and Rivers in the Desert

    +Gameplay (Battles are revamped and lots of new additions like the baton pass and free time feels more bigger and better; various different activities to do like batting, playing video games and etc..

    There is simply no cons in this game. I like the theme of this game where these kids are rebelling against society to these ****** up people and there's a lot of mature/dark stories surrounding this whole journey!

    It was a blast and I cannot wait for Atlus to make P6 and ofc the P5 spinoffs!!!
    Go out and get it if you haven't already; this is simply the best games out there in the console market and it was well worth the wait :D    … Expand
  52. RodKratos
    May 3, 2017
    10
    Excelente jogo, historia mt boa, jogabilidade, um jogo q dura bastante. Bem divertido, digno de um rpg. Sem palavras, mais de 100 horas de jogatina. Q venha o 6.
  53. avjchua
    Apr 14, 2017
    9
    I have enjoyed playing the game. So many new characters to love and enjoy having in the team. Every second of the game is worth playing, Except for the nights when a certain someone kept telling me to rest instead of doing other stuffs.
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. Inhuman56
    Aug 10, 2017
    10
    Best Persona game yet, and easily my favorite PS4 game. This game contains too many quality of life improvements to list, and they help cut into the frustration factor of the game significantly. One of the big ones is a native difficulty setting at the beginning of the game; if you enjoy the brutal difficulty of the previous deluxe version's hard modes, this one comes with it on the disk,Best Persona game yet, and easily my favorite PS4 game. This game contains too many quality of life improvements to list, and they help cut into the frustration factor of the game significantly. One of the big ones is a native difficulty setting at the beginning of the game; if you enjoy the brutal difficulty of the previous deluxe version's hard modes, this one comes with it on the disk, and if you want a greater challenge, an even harder difficulty is available as free DLC. Alternatively, if you are new to the series you can set the difficulty to Easy and just enjoy the games unique style and story.

    For Persona veterans you'll find that the game hasn't remained stagnant, and several formula shakeups keep things fresh. After playing through this game twice, I can't wait for the next game from the Persona team.    … Expand
  57. Evangelion37
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Un juego perfecto si cabe. Aclarar antes de nada, que este es el segundo Persona al que juego, aparte de Persona 3 FES. Atlus, una vez más, ha demostrado como se debe hacer un excelente JRPG.
    Bajo mi punto de vista, los únicos aspectos criticables "negativamente" están en el aspecto técnico, pero todo ello es perdonable debido a que ya se sabe que esta compañía no cuenta con gran    Un juego perfecto si cabe. Aclarar antes de nada, que este es el segundo Persona al que juego, aparte de Persona 3 FES. Atlus, una vez más, ha demostrado como se debe hacer un excelente JRPG.
    Bajo mi punto de vista, los únicos aspectos criticables "negativamente" están en el aspecto técnico, pero todo ello es perdonable debido a que ya se sabe que esta compañía no cuenta con gran presupuesto, y siendo así, siempre nos brindan auténticas obras de culto.
    Por lo demás, contamos con un buen, intrigante y adictivo argumento. Un plantel de personajes sublime, a cual mejor caracterizado. Unas mecánicas de juego, en general, excelentes. Una duración de 100 horas de puro placer y un apartado sonoro espectacular.

    En resumidas cuentas, Persona 5 es un juego que los buenos amantes del JRPG tienen la obligación de jugar.

    Historia: 10/10
    Protagonistas/Antagonistas: 10/10
    Aspecto técnico: 8,5/10
    Mecánicas de juego: 10/10
    Banda sonora: 10/10    … Expand
  58. 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
  59. Turbodowg
    May 22, 2017
    7
    I feel like I'm in the minority with my opinion on Persona 5. Most gamers appear to really love this game. I'm not someone who hated it, but as a new comer to the series did not understand the hype.

    At best I thought it was an average game with way too much unnecessary dialog and little freedom for the player. But I'll start with the good points. The graphics are unique and the game    I feel like I'm in the minority with my opinion on Persona 5. Most gamers appear to really love this game. I'm not someone who hated it, but as a new comer to the series did not understand the hype.

    At best I thought it was an average game with way too much unnecessary dialog and little freedom for the player.

    But I'll start with the good points. The graphics are unique and the game is full of style. This does wear off quickly though and it can get tiresome watching the same animation after every battle that lasts longer than the battle its self. But visually there's no denying that at times it looks fantastic. The animated cut-scenes look gorgeous and are very well produced.

    The soundtrack is great, although tracks are often repeated there are some very cool and interesting tracks that fit well with what is happening on screen.

    The combat system is very well done. It is simple and effective. Battles are exciting and interesting and the use of personas are a really cool feature.

    The negatives and the reasons why I stopped playing are as follows.

    Firstly it takes a long long time for the game to get going, around 10 hours to get through the training and character introductions and 20 hours before you have beat the first dungeon. It felt like a real slog to get through. The problem was that in that 20 hours very little happens in terms of story or character development. Characters seem to repeat or dwell on the same issues without moving forward, it can become a laborious task reading/listing to the masses of unnecessary dialog.

    Gameplay. As I said before, combat works well, but a lot of the time is spent outside the dungeons. These parts of the game have you attending school, doing leisure activities, planning a dungeon raid or progressing story. This sounds cool but it's all very linear, you are often forced to do things you don't want and if you do go exploring and decide to watch a movie or play baseball the day ends, you are forced to sleep, then go back to school, then another bit of story pops up, then you are forced to do something else and by the time you get back to exploring the town 5 hours of real time have passed.

    SP (magic) is limited in dungeons, so early on before you learn how to stockpile magic recovery items you run out quickly, when you leave the dungeon to purchase an item to restore SP you often end up again been forced into story and dialog that takes days wasting more hours of your time before you can get back to what you wanted to do originally.

    Now I'm aware that one of the game mechanics is time management, so I'm not going to score the game down for it because I'm sure many people enjoy this and it is part of the Persona series, but for me it just isn't fun.

    Dungeons are fun and well designed. They are relatively barren and lack fine detail but each one is different and reflects the character they are based on well. I don't like that you can't just grind a dungeon and that it takes hours upon hours of progressing and leaving and then waiting for days in game for the boss to reveal them-self. It all seems a bit slow.

    And that's probably my main issue. This game requires patience. It's not like other recent RPGs, it is clearly designed for fans and doesn't make concessions for gamers outside the series.
    And that's fine, the game is clearly selling well and loved by many, it's just not my thing.

    Persona 5 has clearly been created with love and care. It has high production values an offers 100's of hours gameplay if you can get into it. I appreciate it as a game, but I've given up on it for now. Maybe one day I'll realize its true brilliance but until then I'll keep it on the shelf.    … Expand
  60. Relenita
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    The game is solid, interesting, dynamic and simply fluid in both story and style.
    The music helps creating great environments and immerses you in this marvellous world this game offers.
    Plot is solid and with lots of turns and twists, lots of red herrings and many secrets to amuse and keep the player engaged and ready to move to the next objective. The combat is slick and enhances the    The game is solid, interesting, dynamic and simply fluid in both story and style.
    The music helps creating great environments and immerses you in this marvellous world this game offers.
    Plot is solid and with lots of turns and twists, lots of red herrings and many secrets to amuse and keep the player engaged and ready to move to the next objective. The combat is slick and enhances the narrative this game has, the 'minigames' it has are varied and all help towards the main end, nothing is left to waste.
    Even if JRPG aren't your thing, give it a try: The two modes in this game, combat system and life simulator, help you shift and vary your own views and how one affects the other, being in connection one to another and how neither of them prefers to the other.
    It's a complete game, definitely worth the price it has for how much it offers you!
    And this game is meant to be played at least two times.
    Go for it!    … Expand
  61. ttj101gr
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    After 105 hours it took me to finish the game i can say i wanted more.
    Great story which deploys really nice and characters you can relate with.
    I really liked the turn based battle even if i am not a strong fan, great variation of enemies and bosses.
    Only the last boss was not as great but the whole ending sequence is too good to let you abstract a point.

    Solid 10/10
  62. MrCarcosa
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    An amazing Jrpg, wonderful combat mechanics, great characters, atlus did it again! this game is brillant. love it.
  63. Red-Eyes
    Jul 14, 2021
    9
    Persona 5 is a mix of a visual novel high school and a turn based “dungeon” crawler RPG… doesn’t seem very exciting but it’s one of the best games of this generation. But how does such an uninteresting premise makes for such a great experience? I’ll try to explain

    It’s hard to pinpoint why Persona 5 is so good as a lot of factors have a role, first of all and most obvious: the story. If    Persona 5 is a mix of a visual novel high school and a turn based “dungeon” crawler RPG… doesn’t seem very exciting but it’s one of the best games of this generation. But how does such an uninteresting premise makes for such a great experience? I’ll try to explain

    It’s hard to pinpoint why Persona 5 is so good as a lot of factors have a role, first of all and most obvious: the story. If I had to summarize why the narrative is so engaging I would simply say “It’s because it’s a Japanese story”; the game doesn’t shy away of dealing with some heavy stuff: first chapter has a girl attempting suicide over being sexually harassed by her PE teacher, can you ever see something like that flying in an American studio game? H*ll no! The game has a distinct anime humor mixed with some pretty serious stuff from time to time, as a result you never know what’s around the corner and the narrative surprises you every step in the way. The dialogues follow along as they are never boring. There is always a joke, an unexpected moment… there is always something different to keep you going.

    The characters really steal the show as their psyche is diverse both in the main roster as well in the side characters that you meet. Each one has a personality, a goal, a behavior that make them unique. You can roughly encounter 2 characters per day to make their story move forward, granted most of the times you’re gonna select the one that benefits you the most gameplay wise but I’m pretty sure players went with their preferred character from time to time.

    Now let’s talk about the dungeon RPG sections: the Palaces.

    This might be the only turn based combat that I really liked. It all comes down to your Skill Points or SP (like the Magic Points – MP – in every RPG) since the game is VERY STINGY with SP recovery items so it is all about managing this resource, playing in Hard Mode makes for a better experience in this regard. The most reliable way to recover SP is calling it a day, but you have a deadline to finish the Palace so the ideal is to make the most of each day in other words making the most of your SP as they are integral to the fights for using the Personas.

    Personas are basically Stands (was that a JoJo reference?). Each character in your party has a Persona and each one of them is specialized in an element; so basically a good character is determined by how good is their Persona. The main character Joker, however, can host a bunch of Personas so feel free to customize your team as you see fit; if you’re feeling underpowered you can fuse them together culminating in even stronger Personas and this is the best thing ever! There are so many and their designs are so awesome and diverse that you’ll be changing your team every time you can

    The enemies you fight are called Shadows but they always materialize in, you guessed: Personas. Most of them have an elemental weakness, exploiting it grants you a bonus turn (One More) that can be chained and it also downs the enemy, if all of them are down you can make an All-Out Attack for massive damage or engage in a negotiation to finish the battle earlier and even obtain the said Persona. If you go for the latter you gain less experience points however by finishing the battle earlier you save some SP, so here enters your management.

     
    The Palaces are huge so don’t expect to finish them in an in-game day alone. They have also some puzzle mechanics of sort and here is where the game should be better as I would love to see this enhanced. I’m not saying the game should have like Zelda puzzles or something… actually scratch that! That would’ve been awesome! Why games don’t rip off Zelda?
    What I’m trying to say is: make better puzzles and make them more prevalent. Making the Palaces more action oriented would be a dream too - instead of climbing when the X button prompt appears give the players the liberty to do so and figure out things for their selves.

    I don’t think I need to say he obvious about the awesome anime graphical style so I’d like to focus on an aspect that’s been dying in modern gaming: the music. Much of the experience is enhanced by it as each Palace has a different incredible theme. A battle theme music with lyrics? Yup, Persona manages to pull it off splendidly! The song of the final fight (Rivers in the Desert) is so amazing I put in my playlist. Still in the audio department: a huge shout-out to the voice actors (I played in English) as this is THE BEST voice acting I’ve seen in a game; particularly for Ann and Ryuji actors.

    Persona 5 sure is a slow burner and it’s a different game. I remember hating it my first try ditching it in the first Palace; I returned one year later with another mentality and didn’t want the game to end. So some patience is required until it clicks but is a game worth giving a shot (but buy Persona 5 Royal instead since it adds another chapter and more Personas)    … Expand
  64. GameforGamers
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    this is the best game ever made.
    this make any western rpg game look so generic
    10/10 a must play
  65. 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.
  66. ChallengeMaster
    May 26, 2017
    10
    Is this game worth all the hype by ShadowEliteHD and the fans of the series? Time to find out.

    I started Persona pretty late around 2014, first P3 and then P4. P3 is my favorite but P5 comes in at a close second, I'll explain why. Story - P5 revolves around Akira Kurusu a High School Student placed in some complicated circumstances when he tries to save someone and ends up being sued    Is this game worth all the hype by ShadowEliteHD and the fans of the series? Time to find out.

    I started Persona pretty late around 2014, first P3 and then P4. P3 is my favorite but P5 comes in at a close second, I'll explain why.

    Story - P5 revolves around Akira Kurusu a High School Student placed in some complicated circumstances when he tries to save someone and ends up being sued and given the label of Juvenile Delinquent. Throughout the start of the game he's treated a bit poorly but eventually he discovers the Metaverse meets a Talking Cat, a crazy blonde haired kid, a Japanese foreigner and the biggest **** in the game until the 2nd to final villain near the end of the game. In the metaverse the characters turn into Phantom Thieves and steal the hearts of evil bastards and villians to make them confess their crimes and sins. The story holds your interest from start to finish and does not disappoint unless you've been spoiled, try to avoid being spoiled as much as possible.

    Gameplay - Gameplay has improved and returned to the series roots. Guns are back again, negotiations between demons are back again as well as a few things from P3 & P4. Social Links are now Confidants. All the Confidants are worth doing for Gameplay related purposes but not all of them are as entertaining. My favorites are Hifumi Togo, Chihaya, Makoto & Tae.

    As for more into combat related talk there are a few spells from P1 & P2 here too. Frei, Psy, Curse & Bless attacks which adds more diversity to spells in the game.

    Also I'd like to add that traveling through dungeons and attacking Shadows has become way better. I had a hard time trying to sneak up on a shadow in P4 to the point where I almost quit P4 but I recently went back into it again. In P5 sneaking up on a shadow is childs play, you can hide in corners and hastly move from hiding place to hiding place to sneak up on a shadow and reveal their true forms. Ripping out their masks is always fun to see.

    The Palace Dungeons in the Metaverse are not randomly generated and thank god because they are all amazing like this. Every Palace has a distinct and unique look making playing through them less of a chore and more of an enjoyment. The exception is Mementos which is randomly generated, its a side mission dungeon so I'm not too mad about that. Imagine if Tarturus wasn't randomly generated, it'd probably be a way more interesting dungeon to explore.

    Soundtrack - Shoji Meguro has been Atlus's secret weapon for years and he continues to impress with the amazing soundtrack of P5. All the Palace Themes are phenomenal except for Sweatshop its not only my least favorite theme but also my least favorite dungeon too. The best song is probably "Rivers In The Desert" beat the game first before you give it a listen or you'll spoil the epicness you'll feel when you first hear it.

    Graphics - I'm not a Graphics type of person and also I played P5 on the PS3 not the PS4 because I didn't have one yet ironically I brought it after P5 came out. By PS3 standards since this is originally a PS3 game, it looks amazing.

    Characters - Does it beat P3 & P4? I don't really know. The protagonist is badass, Ryuji is okay, Mona is better then Teddie in every way, Ann is alright, Yosuke is cool, Makoto is Waifu material, Futaba is awesome, Haru is amazing & Akechi....... I have no words.

    Overall - P5 is the best game of 2017 and yes it is worth all the hype. Now its time to wait for Persona 6, Shin Megami Tensei V & Persona 1 & 2 Remakes.    … Expand
  67. Bubbleboy64
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    It is noticed in a matter of minutes that I played such a masterpiece

    Fashionable character
    Fashionable BGM
    Stylish UI
    Lovable cast
    Great combat
    Excellent story
  68. MobTooL
    May 30, 2017
    10
    without any question one of the best games ive ever played
    first i wanted to play it i didnt know what kind of game it will be
    but when i started it i started to like it more and more and more
    and in the end i didnt want to believe that i finished it
    the story of the game was exceptional
    THANK U EVERYONE ON ATLUS
  69. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Oh man. Atlus might of made the greatest JRPG of All-Time. This game oozes with style. The vibrant colors in the cognitive world is awesome. The day to day life is so engaging and you really feel invested with the characters and you start to grow to love them. Even blowing off your real life friends for them. The soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard in a game andOh man. Atlus might of made the greatest JRPG of All-Time. This game oozes with style. The vibrant colors in the cognitive world is awesome. The day to day life is so engaging and you really feel invested with the characters and you start to grow to love them. Even blowing off your real life friends for them. The soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard in a game and combat is amazing. I love the all out attack so stylish. Everything is perfect about this game.… Expand
  70. Baldingsan
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    Quién diría que le acabaría echando más de 100 horas a un JRPG. Persona 5 ha tenido tal honor conmigo. Aparte de por su adictivo y cuidado sistema de combate, su variado y preciso diseño de mazmorras, su atractivo diseño visual y unos elementos sim bien integrados, encuentro unos personajes con los que quiero pasar tiempo, conocer de ellos y escuchar lo que tienen que decir (que es muchoQuién diría que le acabaría echando más de 100 horas a un JRPG. Persona 5 ha tenido tal honor conmigo. Aparte de por su adictivo y cuidado sistema de combate, su variado y preciso diseño de mazmorras, su atractivo diseño visual y unos elementos sim bien integrados, encuentro unos personajes con los que quiero pasar tiempo, conocer de ellos y escuchar lo que tienen que decir (que es mucho en la mayoría). Destaco el sistema de confidants y su fusión con lo demás, que me ha parecido sensacional.

    Es un juego que dice mucho sobre el Japón actual, pasando por distintos estratos de la sociedad en su elaborada tesis. A saber, la educación, la política, etc. Tengo poco que objetarle. Un problema del que adolecen muchos juegos de rol, y más aún los japoneses, es engordar el guión a base de kilos de texto, lo cual está presente aquí. Encuentro mucho diálogo redundante y completamente prescindible. También pienso que, debido a su duración masiva, ciertos sistemas pueden resentirse a la larga.

    No creo que sea un juego para cualquiera. Hay que tener algún interés o estar algo familiarizado con la cultura japonesa, además de hacer el compromiso de que es un juego al que le da igual tu tiempo, pero yo sí que lo considero un título brillante e imprescindible    … Expand
  71. ArturReview
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. Persona 5 has a interesting story right from the start, as it's told by flashbacks, the anticipation to discover the truth is high and it makes you want to go on. The characters, for the most part, are excellent, and the Confidant system is the best system I've ever seen that integrates optional content directly with the main content. As you meet newThis is my favorite game of all time. Persona 5 has a interesting story right from the start, as it's told by flashbacks, the anticipation to discover the truth is high and it makes you want to go on. The characters, for the most part, are excellent, and the Confidant system is the best system I've ever seen that integrates optional content directly with the main content. As you meet new people, you unlock special abilities for the action aspect of the game, something done so masterfully because the characters are interesting and their storylines are extremely rewarding. The palaces, which are the game's dungeons, are for the most part very fun and well built. I've never had any balancing issues and the game was challenging enough to be enjoyable. Everything about the game's visuals is AMAZING! The colors it uses, the character designs, even the UI is a wonder to look at! And the soundtrack is great as usual for Persona games, so much that I hear the tracks while doing many things at home. I definitely recommend this game because it's able to mix a interesting cast of characters with addicting gameplay and it only gets more expansive the more you play. 10/10… Expand
  72. Calamarii
    Oct 17, 2018
    10
    Persona 5 is a game about style. It’s not enough to just “Psychonauts” your way into the minds of your enemies to change their morals and make them confess to their crimes; you’ve got to broadcast to the whole of Tokyo that The Phantom Thieves are stealing the villains distorted desires. This lays out the core gameplay loop of Persona 5. Half the time it’s a social simulator where youPersona 5 is a game about style. It’s not enough to just “Psychonauts” your way into the minds of your enemies to change their morals and make them confess to their crimes; you’ve got to broadcast to the whole of Tokyo that The Phantom Thieves are stealing the villains distorted desires. This lays out the core gameplay loop of Persona 5. Half the time it’s a social simulator where you interact with a diverse characters, each of which has a unique and developed personality, along with a major social issue, that you help them fix. Levelling up your “social links” grants abilities and bonuses in the other half of the game: a dungeon-crawling, party-based, turn-based JRPG. This is where the game goes into its own league. Inception into the minds of corrupt teachers, politicians, artists, and even a crime lord; then fight your way to the source of their twisted desires and steal it.
    Persona 5 was released in 2017 by Atlus for the PlayStation Consoles. It was highly rated (average of 93/100 by user reviews), and well received by those who’d heard of the franchise before. The game brought in many new fans to the Persona franchise as a whole, including myself. Compared to its predecessors P5 goes above and beyond. It keeps the tried and true character development, along with the party combat format. But it adds so many more mechanics and stylish quirks that it just grows much higher than its predecessors.
    The plot of the game follows a nameable protagonist who’s just moved to Tokyo on probation (after being arrested for defending an assault victim against a corrupt politician), and discovers that he can enter the Metaverse, a dimension made of Tokyo’s collective psyche. From here he makes allies and takes down some of Tokyo’s most corrupt or evil individuals.
    As to the technical side of things, it holds up on all sides. The graphics are amazing, trumping not only every other Atlus game, both almost every other JRPG to date. Even on PS3, stylistic choices cause it to look good and run well. The mechanics start simple and get complex, but in a way that the player knows what they’re doing and feels rewarded for doing it. Mechanics such as “1 More!” and “All Out Attack!” add stylistic flow to the combat. The game gets progressively harder over the course of the game, allowing for challenging combat, especially on the hard and merciless difficulties.
    Overall, I love this game. It performs amazingly, and does everything with so much style. It’s unique, it’s interesting and it’s deep. If you like JRPGs with interesting core mechanics, and more symbolism than an English Literature class, then this is the game for you!    … Expand
  73. WVlab
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    Best RPG, best plot, awesome art design, awesome characters, deep psychology, 110+ hours of a walkthrough. The best Playstation exclusive game
  74. Luccio
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    Persona 5 Is the JRPG I've always needed to scratch my itch for good turn based combat games, a genre the gaming community brushes aside as being lazy, P5 manages to execute a stylish return to form for the genre and Persona franchise, with an engaging episodic plot, incredible art direction, score, writing, UI and so much more. One of my favorite games of all time without a doubt andPersona 5 Is the JRPG I've always needed to scratch my itch for good turn based combat games, a genre the gaming community brushes aside as being lazy, P5 manages to execute a stylish return to form for the genre and Persona franchise, with an engaging episodic plot, incredible art direction, score, writing, UI and so much more. One of my favorite games of all time without a doubt and something I would recommend to anyone without a shadow of a doubt.… Expand
  75. Overprogi
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    the work that let the charm of Japanese games sweep the world again. It's worth collecting, it's worth looking back, it's worth being remembered by the history of the game.
  76. SirDuncanIV
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    This game is a ridiculously good game, especially for the many anime-fans among ous. It's gameplay, soundtrack, visuals and world-building are over the top.
    I'll start with the gameplay, it's a really nice take on a jrpg, it feels amazing to play in two worlds and seeing the influence they have on each other. The battle system is more enjoyable than the typical jrpg system, this is not    This game is a ridiculously good game, especially for the many anime-fans among ous. It's gameplay, soundtrack, visuals and world-building are over the top.
    I'll start with the gameplay, it's a really nice take on a jrpg, it feels amazing to play in two worlds and seeing the influence they have on each other. The battle system is more enjoyable than the typical jrpg system, this is not only because of the many types of attacks you can use, but also because your gameplay just before the battle decides if someone gets a headstart, this makes it important not to drop your guard just because your stats and team synergy are good, if you start with a disadvantage your tactics will quite probably fail to be commenced. Then there's the puzzle-solving, which is probably the least enjoyable part of the gameplay, but it still is decent. Last but not least there is the gameplay outside of dangerous areas, while these parts look futile the first time you sea them, the seemingly useless minigames and backstory have great effects on your stats and you get items with the effects that buyable items have for a prize that sometimes is a bit too high for what it's worth.
    Then there is the ost, it's calming when it you're running around in the normal world being a normal person, but once you go to the other world the music will be epic and it represents the area you're in amazingly well.
    Another amazing part is visuals, they aren't too high definition, but they are smooth, the attacks look flashy, yet strong. The character and enemy design are both unique and very nice to look at.
    Then there is the amazing world, or more accurately two worlds (I know you can actually count all the palaces as different worlds, but they share the same gameplay and storyline), these worlds are amazingly well built, they're built in a way that you, without looking at the influence they have on each other through gameplay, can clearly see that they're very connected, which makes he game feel more in depth.
    A last part that I didn't message in the beginning is the various social and psychological topics that are in the amazing story of this game. The creators shared their views on problems inside our society through a game we all love.

    I would totally recommend this game to anyone who plays or played even a single turn based rpg or jrpg, and probably to most other people as well. This game is really worth it's money.    … Expand
  77. AlexCapretta
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    This is honestly the best video game I have ever played. It made all of the characters seem like real people and kept me interested until the end. It has so much content to be explored and the best final boss fight in all of the games that I have played.
  78. kushal4you
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    The gold star of Japanese RPGs.
    But be ready to put aside 100 hours of your life (at least).
  79. soki98
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    one of the best games ever made , this game will make you feel super invested in the world and characters
  80. Junghova
    Apr 6, 2017
    9
    Pretty awesome game. Great audio. Great visuals. Minimal load times (so rare for rpgs these days). I never played any of the previous games and got caught in the hype on metacritic when the reviews came in. I am glad I listened.
  81. Bertoflyingfox
    Apr 10, 2017
    9
    I'll start off saying I haven't beaten the game and am likely nowhere near done. So far, Persona 5 has a fun story and really great mechanics.

    I'm bored to death of the high school student story trope in anime/JRPGs, but somehow this one just completely sucked me in. Maybe it's because I too hung out in the "back alleys" of my high school with the less popular folks, I don't know.    I'll start off saying I haven't beaten the game and am likely nowhere near done. So far, Persona 5 has a fun story and really great mechanics.

    I'm bored to death of the high school student story trope in anime/JRPGs, but somehow this one just completely sucked me in. Maybe it's because I too hung out in the "back alleys" of my high school with the less popular folks, I don't know. Anyway, the story is good and dives into interesting commentary while providing a nice, crisp anime aesthetic.

    The mechanics shine through the most and is the main reason for my high rating. Some gamers swore that a turn-based RPG just couldn't be engaging in 2017 and yet Persona 5 exists, advancing turn-based mechanics in meaningful ways while all others adhere to fake "action" combat.
    Besides that mechanic is the whole social-link aspect, which really makes the game feel like you're living the life of a student by day and a master thief by night, balancing relationships and activities which will help your alter-ego/team in combat.    … Expand
  82. legendoflink
    May 6, 2017
    9
    This game isn't as good as P4G. But I've put in 50 hours into it and its my second favorite JRPG of all time.(with P4G being first)
    But you should still play this game if you enjoy JRPG games in general
    it has great style
    and it is worth 60 dollars
    Buy it if you own a PS4 or a PS3
  83. 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
  84. moonman1994
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is a JRPG masterpiece and it manages to revive turn-based combat in a way that you wouldn't think possible.

    Battle System: 9/10. The battle system is turn based which would usually be a turn-off in 2017 but it manages to be unique enough with the addition of guns, knockdown weaknesses, and ambushes that you never feel like you're simply grinding. Graphics/World Design:    Persona 5 is a JRPG masterpiece and it manages to revive turn-based combat in a way that you wouldn't think possible.

    Battle System: 9/10. The battle system is turn based which would usually be a turn-off in 2017 but it manages to be unique enough with the addition of guns, knockdown weaknesses, and ambushes that you never feel like you're simply grinding.

    Graphics/World Design: 9.5/10: The graphics are good and they fit a very 3D anime design. The main complaint I have is that the anime cutscenes are used very well in the first part of the game and end part but oddly underused in the middle. That being said the world design of the palaces is great. The thieve outfits and color usage is simply perfect. It's simply artistic. Yusuke would approve.

    Soundtrack: 9.5/10. Certainly an odd jazzy soundtrack. It took a little getting used to for me but it definitely fits every scene and by the end I craved each song.

    Story: 10/10. Absolutely an amazing story. You get tied into each character and each confidant. You want to know the full main story and each subplot. The idea of "stealing villains' hearts" is intriguing and the palaces are an excellent refection of the villains' mental state.

    Side Quests/Bonus Material: 9.5/10: The game does a good job of giving bonus mission in Momentos via Mishima so you're never lacking for extra missions. Persona 5 also does a good job at giving you more to do in a second play through which is pretty much necessary if you want everyone's full story.

    Misc: 9.5/10. It's a great game and playing through everyday is amazing especially with the fact that the entire game up to a certain point works as a flashback. the only negative is that you need to play it a second time through to get everything from the game which leads to a high hour commitment to gameplay.

    Summery: Persona 5 is a great game with an enthralling story. It's style keeps you interested and wanting more. The negatives are few and far between and it ever manages to innovate on a very classic battle system.

    Overall score: 10/10    … Expand
  85. Briscese
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    Jogo maravilhoso, incrivel, dificil de descrever, fazia tempo que eu não me sentia assim com um jogo, se voce busca um JRPG de qualidade para jogar, pode ir com gosto do Persona 5, melhor JRPG que joguei em anos.
  86. dty
    May 30, 2017
    9
    Awesome JRPG, great story great characters fun gameplay with addictive rpg elements; slick art style and an incredible soundtrack. Very small complaints would be that the conversations are often drawn out too long and some segments of gameplay could of done with more music variation. The music is amazing but for such a long game I felt it needed more of it. That said even those complaintsAwesome JRPG, great story great characters fun gameplay with addictive rpg elements; slick art style and an incredible soundtrack. Very small complaints would be that the conversations are often drawn out too long and some segments of gameplay could of done with more music variation. The music is amazing but for such a long game I felt it needed more of it. That said even those complaints are extremely minor compared to the masterpiece this game is.… Expand
  87. ChexMix
    Jun 13, 2017
    10
    Pushing aside the fact that I am a HUGE Persona fan regardless... This game is incredible. Starting with the soundtrack, Shoji Meguro, along with the vocal talents of Lyn, really outdid the past Persona games with a new acid jazz feel to the music that accompanies the rest of the game very well. The game just oozes style, right down to the menus. Features added to make dungeons and battlesPushing aside the fact that I am a HUGE Persona fan regardless... This game is incredible. Starting with the soundtrack, Shoji Meguro, along with the vocal talents of Lyn, really outdid the past Persona games with a new acid jazz feel to the music that accompanies the rest of the game very well. The game just oozes style, right down to the menus. Features added to make dungeons and battles more fun and fast paced are just one other thing that puts this game at the top spot for one of the best games of 2017, possibly of all time(?), and puts it far ahead of its predecessors.

    I won't delve too much into characters and plot because I really don't want to spoil anything, but those aspects are incredible and immersive as well and are yet another thing that makes this game so great.

    All in all, if you liked previous Persona titles, if you're new to the series, or if you just like a good turn based RPG game, then I'd for sure recommend picking this one up.

    - ChexMix    … Expand
  88. RaFfr0
    Aug 28, 2017
    10
    As a newcomer to the series, Persona 5 is one of the best games i've played in recent years. The story is great and interesting, the combat is fun and very intuitive. I'm not a fan of JRPGs, but this is a must play for everyone.
  89. SheepOrz
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    This is the most interesting RPG I've ever played on ps4.The story interlocking.Picture style makes me feel particularly comfortable.The fighting system is refreshing.You need to arrange the daily work,This is not boring.Now I have been playing for more than 60 hours,Game process 30%,I think I can not wait to continue to enjoy this work.and....Mona's voice actor is very cute.O(∩_∩)O
  90. TiaPatty
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    Persona 5, is, without a doubt, one of the best JRPGS of this decade. A perfect mix between story and game mechanics, with charming characters throughout the whole story. The graphics are not meant to be realistic but to be flashy and stylish in its own way. The story itself is very well driven, with the mature themes it handles, it actually shows us a perspective of the rotten andPersona 5, is, without a doubt, one of the best JRPGS of this decade. A perfect mix between story and game mechanics, with charming characters throughout the whole story. The graphics are not meant to be realistic but to be flashy and stylish in its own way. The story itself is very well driven, with the mature themes it handles, it actually shows us a perspective of the rotten and corrupted we are but we deny. In a nutshell, if you love Persona series or you are a JRPG fan, this is a must-buy, even at full price… Expand
  91. Jkaotic
    Apr 7, 2017
    9
    I will start with the negative point (for me).

    - The game forces you too much to follow the story, that means that you really have time to spend your time improving your character stats or spend enough time with the person you want to increase the link. Time passed too fast, most of the events (even if you start them at daytime) will end in evening and most of the time you will be    I will start with the negative point (for me).

    - The game forces you too much to follow the story, that means that you really have time to spend your time improving your character stats or spend enough time with the person you want to increase the link. Time passed too fast, most of the events (even if you start them at daytime) will end in evening and most of the time you will be forced to go to sleep.

    I really mis the persona 4 freedom about improve your stats and walk around doing alot of things, improving links...etc.

    The positve point is that the story is very interesting, and is quite cool since it is between past and present, so everytime you continue you wander what happened before you get in that moment of the future.

    Gameplay is amazing, very interesting and battles have a awesome difficult level, it really makes very strategic the game.    … Expand
  92. Pooltwo
    Apr 11, 2017
    9
    Persona 5 is an addictive JRPG that will prove difficult to even put down the controller.

    The story follows you, a Tokyo High-Schooler that attends Shujin Academy. You have been accepted there due to you having a criminal record, be it false. The story is a key point in the Persona franchise, usually following this formula, you being a Japanese high schooler with supernatural powers    Persona 5 is an addictive JRPG that will prove difficult to even put down the controller.

    The story follows you, a Tokyo High-Schooler that attends Shujin Academy. You have been accepted there due to you having a criminal record, be it false. The story is a key point in the Persona franchise, usually following this formula, you being a Japanese high schooler with supernatural powers (With exception of Persona 2. The cast are actually adults). The narrative follows you and your other friends, who have Personas, and dubbed yourself the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. You go through palaces, otherworldly settings in the metaverse, where you can summon your powers. You 'steal' hearts from rotten adults, and when you steal the heart/treasure in the metaverse, they'll confess their sins in the real world.

    The RPG section of the game comes in the palaces, and another randomly generated palace of sorts called momentos. However, you also have to balance your everyday life and stay out of trouble, since you're on probation. Perform well in school, increase confidant levels, or social links, and improve your stats and buy/make tools to use in the metaverse. You can also hang out with friends you develop in the game.

    Personas belong to arcana, or a group of shadows (enemies in palaces) and personas that share traits. Persona may be grouped in an arcana due to physical appearance, mythology, personality, and/or stats. Hanging out with confidants improves the power level of persona's you can make in the arcana they pride in. This happens in the infamous velvet room, taking form as a jail now.

    In Persona 1 and 2, the Velvet room was just a room, with Igor, the boss of it, residing there. In Persona 3 it became an elevator, and in Persona 4, it was a limousine. The velvet room in Persona 5 is my favorite so far, since the fusion is done grimly yet stylishly.

    Speaking of style, this game is bringing all of it. It's beautiful, loud, and in your face (But in a good way). The game has hues of red dancing across it, and shades of white and black accompanying it.

    Characters in this game are amazing as well. They fall into some anime tropes, but have unique traits that pull them away from them, making it trouble to decide which story you want to learn first. The settings in this game are really realistic to modern day Tokyo, and immerse you into the metaverse, with an uneasy feel in them.

    The story this time focusses on freedom and oppression. I won't say anymore, because I made the summary above a little spoiler-y.

    Finally, the music is lovely, and it presents a cooler feel, with a calm, jazzy background. Truly, my only complain is the camera in sneak portions of the game, since it can be really gimmicky, and mess you up. All my game overs so far were due to the camera, delivering some frustration to me.

    Persona 5 is a Brilliant JRPG that any one remotely interested in should own.    … Expand
  93. Darcsun
    Jul 22, 2017
    6
    I got about 40 hours into the game before deciding to trade it in. Honestly, it got boring hours earlier. The game is repetitive after the first 10 hours or so. Dungeons are the same, fights are the same, choices are the same... even the music is the same.

    I put RPGs as my favorite genre, and loved Nier, which I finished before this. I've played JRPGs since Phantasy Star on the SEGA    I got about 40 hours into the game before deciding to trade it in. Honestly, it got boring hours earlier. The game is repetitive after the first 10 hours or so. Dungeons are the same, fights are the same, choices are the same... even the music is the same.

    I put RPGs as my favorite genre, and loved Nier, which I finished before this. I've played JRPGs since Phantasy Star on the SEGA Master system. I'm a bit surprised that so many people dumped over 100 hours into this one. After 20, you've basically done 80% of what there is to do.    … Expand
  94. Fishyfishy
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    I loved everything about this game the soundtrack is fantastic and the characters and the story are so unique and fun after playing just an hour of this I was already addicted to it if you love JRPG games this is must buy this is a masterpiece
  95. 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
  96. FinalCloud
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    Truly my favourite game of all time. I'm a huge fan of RPG games and I'd never expect that I'd find something better than FFVII or The Witcher 3. And there it is. Persona 5!! I actually cried when game finished, I cried that an awesome adventure came to on end. Beautiful game. I could point out all the good things about P5 but really... Just try it yourself. Dive into an unforgettable experience.
  97. Jungleking77
    Sep 16, 2017
    10
    Having played both Persona 3 and 4 beforehand, I can confirm after finally completing this game that this is the best entry in the series. With Persona 4 being one of my favourite video game titles of all time, I really didn't think that Atlus would be able to top it. These were my exact thoughts when starting the game, where having finished the first dungeon I found the story to be ratherHaving played both Persona 3 and 4 beforehand, I can confirm after finally completing this game that this is the best entry in the series. With Persona 4 being one of my favourite video game titles of all time, I really didn't think that Atlus would be able to top it. These were my exact thoughts when starting the game, where having finished the first dungeon I found the story to be rather slow. The beginning of the game (and the entirety of the first Palace that you visit) feels like one big extended tutorial, with too much hand-holding being done for the player in my opinion. The story unfortunately gets off to a rather slow start, but towards the middle of the game it really picks up, and the ending had me going through a variety of different emotions.

    Yes, the characters don't really match that of the squad that was assembled in Persona 4 but- having said this- I grew to like most of the characters when I got to the end which I found a tad surprising. Mechanically, this feels like a really refined and polished version of both Persona 3 and 4 (which you would expect), but it manages to add a wealth of useful and fun abilities that you're able to unlock through the provided Confidant Social Links. The ability to switch out characters when travelling around inside dungeons is a very welcome one, with the Baton-Pass ability adding another great layer to the turn-based combat that the series is known for. The only other downside I can really point out here is that of the soundtrack, which for me is arguably the worst in the series with very few memorable numbers which I didn't expect from a Persona game at all.

    I feel pretty empty right now from having completed this exceptional title, and I feel that Atlus couldn't have done any more with it which I'm thankful for. Other would be role-playing game titles/series (looking at you Final Fantasy) need to take a look at this series and take note of what it gets oh so right. For me this is arguably the best role-playing game series that is available right now on the market, and I cannot recommend this game enough if you are into the genre.    … Expand
  98. Retroplayer1987
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego ''exclusivo'' de Sony junto a Bloodborne. Lamentablemente Playstation tiene secuestrados juegos como Persona5 en los que no invirtiò dinero para su elaboraciòn y solo aparecen en la consola porque ''si'' y que ha pagado para mantenerlos ''exclusivos'' una practica muy común de esta marca que no ha aportado absolutamente nada a la historia del video juego.
    El videojuego    El mejor juego ''exclusivo'' de Sony junto a Bloodborne. Lamentablemente Playstation tiene secuestrados juegos como Persona5 en los que no invirtiò dinero para su elaboraciòn y solo aparecen en la consola porque ''si'' y que ha pagado para mantenerlos ''exclusivos'' una practica muy común de esta marca que no ha aportado absolutamente nada a la historia del video juego.
    El videojuego brilla en todos sus apartados, personajes interesantes, estética genial y una historia realmente buena(no mejor que la del 4) pero muy buena.
    Espero que llegue a otras plataformas este gran video juego y Sony abandone sus practicas que hacen daño a Atlus y otras compañias.    … Expand
  99. dramatickid
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played! It's super stylish, the story is pretty original and involving, most of the characters are amazing and the gameplay is rich and complex.
    Moreover if you love Japanese anime aesthetics this is just beautiful to watch!!
  100. Elias_Schmitz
    Mar 23, 2018
    7
    The game is really good, I mean, you have to agree with it if you finish it, it wouldn’t be impossible to play it for 100+ hours if it wasn't.
    The problem is, in the end you get to really hate the few problems the game has, what in my opinion, it takes the masterpiece tittle away from it, making it not have THAT perfect and unforgettable feeling, and I kind of hate that right now.
    First    The game is really good, I mean, you have to agree with it if you finish it, it wouldn’t be impossible to play it for 100+ hours if it wasn't.
    The problem is, in the end you get to really hate the few problems the game has, what in my opinion, it takes the masterpiece tittle away from it, making it not have THAT perfect and unforgettable feeling, and I kind of hate that right now.
    First of all, the game is way too long, it could totally be done with a little more than a half of it, and they would not take any of the actually game of it. For example, do you really need to spend so much time with your confidants? I’m not talking about the good time, but those you go there and you are not gonna get your relationship any deep, so you just spend a day to get a little close to them. Come one, the game is not already long enough? Furthermore, the messages, OMG, I want to kill myself when I get home after talking for hours with the Phantom Thiefs and when you get home THEY REPEAT EVERTHING USING MESSAGES! Come on guys, didn’t we just talk about that? After awhile you just have to skip those messages and I’m pretty sure o missed some good stuff doing that.
    What about the ending part? After a million palaces, a million Mementos Floor, then you have one more floor, that looks like a palace, and then one more palace, and then one more floor with 4 mini bosses, to then make able to the final fight, It’s like a 20 hours just in the final act. All that after you thought you had beaten the final boss!!!
    Now the mechanics of the game. It was not made for you to max all your confidants in your first play, because it’s impossible to do that unless you either use a guide or you study and think A LOT on how to do that, also, to do that you have to spend only one day in each palace in order to achieve that. The problem is, I don’t think it is fair to rush the palace in one day in order to spend that day with one friend that it is not get any deeper with you in the next time you meet him. It’s just an example of how unbalanced it is.
    In conclusion, the game is really good, but damn, they really pissed me off in the end, and I think it took the masterpiece tittle from it.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 98 Critic Reviews

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  1. Cubed3
    Jun 4, 2019
    90
    Persona 5 is an absolutely amazing game that convinces with its art style, music and story. It has anything one could ask for such a game and more. The turn-based battle system offers a wide array of opportunities. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, it is definitely recommended to give it a go.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Feb 22, 2018
    90
    Persona 5 is a great example of quality jRPG game, with a good story, great battle system and fabulous artistic style, this is a must have for the fans of the series and the genre.
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  3. Power Unlimited
    Oct 19, 2017
    93
    Persona 5 beats every other turn-based RPG in terms of production values, combat, story, symbolics, character design, music, pace and variety. 2017 is a great year for gaming and Persona 5 confirms this with a load of unmatched swagger.
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