Persona 5

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8.7

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  1. ShinGlacier
    May 13, 2017
    7
    I've never played a Persona game before, but decided to give this a chance because a friend of mine really insisted. I'm not a fan of turn based RPG, but since there is the weakness/critical twist and baton passes and whatnot I actually enjoyed it. All the menus are absurdly stylish. The story is pretty interesting and deep. The soundtrack is amazing. What really bothered me is : yourI've never played a Persona game before, but decided to give this a chance because a friend of mine really insisted. I'm not a fan of turn based RPG, but since there is the weakness/critical twist and baton passes and whatnot I actually enjoyed it. All the menus are absurdly stylish. The story is pretty interesting and deep. The soundtrack is amazing. What really bothered me is : your number of actions are limited. Usually you can do something after school, and then something else in the evening. But the fact that a LOT of days that stupid Morgana just insists that i'm tired and should sleep, even if nothing major happened, thus wasting my day really pissed me off. Other than that it's a pretty good exclusive j-RPG.… Expand
  2. snypoarts
    Jul 19, 2017
    10
    I have a friend who is really in to anime, and I watch some anime shows from time to time, but am definitely not a pro on the subject. I was hesitant to buy this game, since I generally do not pay full price for any games, but my friend kept insisting that it was a phenomenal game, I had to get it, yada yada.

    Anyways, I told myself that I would only buy it if it had over 30 hours of    I have a friend who is really in to anime, and I watch some anime shows from time to time, but am definitely not a pro on the subject. I was hesitant to buy this game, since I generally do not pay full price for any games, but my friend kept insisting that it was a phenomenal game, I had to get it, yada yada.

    Anyways, I told myself that I would only buy it if it had over 30 hours of game play, I'm pretty slow at beating games. When I looked it up, the average time to beat Persona 5 was 93 hours. Keeping true to my word, I bought it.

    This is literally the best RPG I have ever played. The characters are amazing, and their progression and development is the best I have ever seen in a game. The story is gripping, and the combat is beautiful, turn based fun. I do not regret buying this game at all.

    BUT

    if you have a strong hate for anime, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. it is so good, but it has very strong anime influences to the story (i.e. the high school kid at a new school part of the plot, etc), which I can see some people disliking. Some cut-scenes are made like a literal anime show as well. It's so much more than that, but if you hate anime, I cannot recommend, since the story is such a huge part of the game's charm.

    If you love anime, or even don't mind it, give this game a try. It is very, very good.    … Expand
  3. TheLittleKnown
    Oct 25, 2017
    10
    This game if freaking amazing. Simply stunning how the little things come together to form this giant ball of creativity. The presentation of the game and the soundtrack are stunning and simply the best that I have seen in years. The battle system is great. Overall, this game is not something you want to avoid in a lifetime.
  4. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Mar 5, 2018
    7
    After my 120 hrs play through, I found this game to be be very different from anything I've played before. I really enjoyed the art direction, the characters, the story, and the gameplay. Even though all those things were great there are some issues that I had with the game. First of all is the length, normally I wouldn't complain about a game being too long, but they could of seriouslyAfter my 120 hrs play through, I found this game to be be very different from anything I've played before. I really enjoyed the art direction, the characters, the story, and the gameplay. Even though all those things were great there are some issues that I had with the game. First of all is the length, normally I wouldn't complain about a game being too long, but they could of seriously cut the dialogue of this game in half. I love reading books but I don't play video games to read a novel, and unfortunately most of the time spent in P5 is used reading endless dialogue. The art direction of this game is awesome! the anime characters work really well. I didnt think the graphics of the environments were really done very well and this game is definitely a port from PS3. The music is really great until you've heard the same 3 songs over and over for the entire 120 hrs, WTF. I really enjoyed the pokemon type battle system. The boss fights were not only challenging but fun figuring out their weaknesses. I dont know if I would ever play another Persona game, but you will for sure get your monies worth with P5.… Expand
  5. Dreamusic
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The gameplay, the story, the music, the art-style; I found everything perfect. Personally, I think it's a masterpiece.
  6. Reroponix
    Jun 2, 2017
    9
    Persona 5 is by far the best RPG I have played in recent memory, With an incredibly tight combat system, amazing visuals. and an interesting cast of characters all wrapped up in one of the most immersive games of 2017. Any fans of previous persona's or fans of JRPG's in general deserve to play this masterpiece of a game.
  7. sephiroth38
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    I've never played a Persona game before this. Finished this two times with 220 hours played, bought a pstv and played ps4 with other 100 hours.
    The story is excellent, the combat never boring, the graphic, the UI and UX of the game is one of the best i've ever seen.
    If you don't like the visual novel game it's roughly 60-70% of the game so maybe this isn't for you, but i moderately liked    I've never played a Persona game before this. Finished this two times with 220 hours played, bought a pstv and played ps4 with other 100 hours.
    The story is excellent, the combat never boring, the graphic, the UI and UX of the game is one of the best i've ever seen.
    If you don't like the visual novel game it's roughly 60-70% of the game so maybe this isn't for you, but i moderately liked that and i found i love how is put in the game, even if it's not my cup of tea.
    I would have reviewed 9 for the depth of character (now playing persona 4 i feel those were more deeply included in the game) but as it is the game that made me discover the franchise i put a 10 out of 10.
    Buy this game, it's one of the best ever come out and you will enter a new world, you will want to play the previous games, see the movies, download wallapers and dream about it.

    11/10    … Expand
  8. Yorjung
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Best JRPG ever that I ever play in a recent year, every element including very stylish game presentation I could said that if you never try RPG or a diehard RPG fans, Persona 5 is worth to try and very addicting after a few hours past.
  9. Gabe20007
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    Atlus truly make a RPG thant can't be called anything less than flawless, they truly are the masters of the genre today is insane how the game is great on everything and they basically make a new classification for the genre, i mean Persona 5 is not only the best RPG of 2017 is the best overalll videogame of 2017 and easily the best RPG in decades since Eternal Sonata or even Final Fantasy IX .
  10. 17_jrpg
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is really one of the best JRPGs because it has a very good story and a gameplay. The graphics is a very good, but I don't judge the game according to the graphics. How they say: "Don't judge a book by its cover." This also applies to games, graphics is a cover, so what's more important is story and gameplay.

    Story: They used a very difficult theme for the story. In Persona 4    Persona 5 is really one of the best JRPGs because it has a very good story and a gameplay. The graphics is a very good, but I don't judge the game according to the graphics. How they say: "Don't judge a book by its cover." This also applies to games, graphics is a cover, so what's more important is story and gameplay.

    Story: They used a very difficult theme for the story. In Persona 4 they show the other side of the human mind, which shows that every man has two faces, one face you represent to outside world, another face that you hold deep within yourself. In Persona 5 they go one step further and show the corruption of the human soul (heart) through seven deadly sins. Both stories perfectly describe the problem of the real world and they send a strong message, and the message is: "Humans have to change." That's why I like the story of Persona series, because they go deep into the human mind and soul. They also have well designed the characters and theirs personality.

    Gameplay: While I was playing Persona 5 I could noticed that they combines and improves certain elements from Persona 3 and Persona 4. They have improved time management and battle system with a new Confidant system (formerly known as Social Links). Each Confidant system gives certain abilities which can facilitate time management and battle system. Time management can be frustrating, but it gives a challenge. I like that they improved traditional Turn-Based Battle system by adding a swapping system and the cooperative system. The biggest improvement in Persona 5 is a dungeon exploration. You can uses stealth to avoid or ambush enemies and you have to solve the puzzles to progress in dungeons. In the previous games, you just run through the dungeon until you reach the goal. Persona Fusion system also improved, now you can choose which ability you want to transfer to new persona. In Persona 3 and Persona 4, this function was random.

    Conclusion: Persona 5 is a great improvement from its predecessors. It has preserved certain traditional elements of JRPGs and added some new ones. That's why this game is a one of the best JRPGs.    … Expand
  11. lewis1992
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is a masterpiece in modern gaming, which is not a term one should use lightly. Expect an excellent story with an amazing soundtrack, interesting and deep characters with excellent voice acting, and engaging gameplay that switches between a unique combat system and real world exploration in order to keep things fresh. (It should also be noted that the player need not have playedPersona 5 is a masterpiece in modern gaming, which is not a term one should use lightly. Expect an excellent story with an amazing soundtrack, interesting and deep characters with excellent voice acting, and engaging gameplay that switches between a unique combat system and real world exploration in order to keep things fresh. (It should also be noted that the player need not have played Persona 4 at all, since each Persona game is completely independent of other numbered entries, much like Final Fantasy).

    With a completely original art style and dozens of hours of fun, this is definitely a "must buy" for all - it's also worth buying a PS4 just for this game!

    [Game played for 165 hours across multiple playthroughs, platinum trophy achieved.]    … Expand
  12. Slytherin
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    THE BEST JRPG EVER MADE.

    But seriously this game is what FFXV should have been. An enjoyable game with a good story and a good cast. GOTY 2017. If you haven't played Persona 5 then please do. It's the best JRPG in modern times
  13. GradiorNox
    Aug 20, 2017
    10
    I never thought Persona 5 could give me so much emotion. I suffered, I cheered, I cried, I laughed (a lot). At some point, so excited about the game, I thought I could not give a 10 because he was not perfect in every detail, but soon after I realized my stupidity for associating 10 rating with the idea of perfection ... Thank you Atlus, and good luck to make a P6 as good as this.
  14. Jaywa
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    What can I say, from the start I was hooked. A great turn based game & visual novel in one game. Turn based games can sometimes feel a bit ps2 like but this game pulls it off. It's a great combination and the freedom to do whatever you want is great. This is definitely a game everyone should play that love Japanese RPG. I have been hooked since I first put this game in. Definitely a game IWhat can I say, from the start I was hooked. A great turn based game & visual novel in one game. Turn based games can sometimes feel a bit ps2 like but this game pulls it off. It's a great combination and the freedom to do whatever you want is great. This is definitely a game everyone should play that love Japanese RPG. I have been hooked since I first put this game in. Definitely a game I won't forget anytime soon… Expand
  15. Trix122
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    This game is the best J-rpg of the current (and probably past) generation.

    Great narrative with unique and very charismatic characters, good story , very well done voice acting and localisation, top level OST, really fun turn based combat with a lot of options, good graphics, level design, menus.... I could keep going for ever, this game is awesome.

    10/10 A game to remember.
  16. MHML
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    This game is best of the generation.Amazing gameplay and story. You must to play if you have a ps4.
  17. josetala
    Apr 13, 2017
    9
    El juego es de 10.
    Batallas entretenidas, las parte social/adolescente está bien construida, y la música es genial.
    No se lleva el diez por la falta de localización al castellano.
  18. Phuz
    Jun 7, 2021
    1
    This game has had a lot of love put in to it by some very boring people.

    The story and dialogue. It's just slow and bad. Nothing exciting, nothing leaving me wanting to know what happens next. Just wanting to know when something will actually happen. So I'll break it down. I love anime style graphics. It is my preference in games but they must have tried really hard to make it this    This game has had a lot of love put in to it by some very boring people.

    The story and dialogue. It's just slow and bad. Nothing exciting, nothing leaving me wanting to know what happens next. Just wanting to know when something will actually happen.

    So I'll break it down. I love anime style graphics. It is my preference in games but they must have tried really hard to make it this ugly.

    Next the OST. Well if you happen to be a fan of the genre 70's porn music then this will be right up your alley. Don't think this means 70's funk because it isn't, I love 70's funk. This is just crap porno music.

    The story. He's such a bad guy, watch out for that guy, let's stay clear of him, why did he have to come to this school, I heard he got arrested, ......bored yet. Well if not then great because you'll get hours of rubbish dialogue saying just that.

    Gameplay - same as everything else, bland dated and boring. I don't play many menu combat games often but all other similar recent games I played such as Ara Fell and Dragon Star Varnir were more enjoyable.

    The dungeons as with the entire game feel completely dated.

    So why 1/10 and not 0/10. Somehow the combination of junk all seems to tie in well together. Games must feel cohesive for me to enjoy them and I can't deny it that. It feels like a team working together made this, not just individual parts winged together. The dialogue in this makes the SAO games look exciting to read. At least with SAO the game was fun between the dialogue.

    Overall this game sucks balls.    … Expand
  19. Mac2311
    Jun 20, 2017
    7
    After seeing such high scores on this site I decided that I would give it a try. personally for me I made a mistake and found this game to not be something that was for me.

    the Anima style has never been my favorite and felt that I was on a hype train when I was playing it. I still gave it a decent score since I can see the overall concept and how appealing it can be to a lot of people    After seeing such high scores on this site I decided that I would give it a try. personally for me I made a mistake and found this game to not be something that was for me.

    the Anima style has never been my favorite and felt that I was on a hype train when I was playing it. I still gave it a decent score since I can see the overall concept and how appealing it can be to a lot of people plus combat and graphics were very top notch.

    I would say before you buy this game you just have to ask yourself how into Anima are you. if you answer "I like it but not big into it" that's still enough for you to rock out this game.    … Expand
  20. Jax360
    Apr 29, 2017
    7
    pesona 5 one of the most overrated games of this year it does not desirve the hype or the ratings its getting as if its better or almost like latest games while it does not touch games like zelda, nier nioh of automata.

    Graphics.8.5
    Voice over.9
    Music.9
    CG.9
    Anime.9
    Story.7
    Control.7
    Fun Factor.6
    Overall.7
  21. Xevon
    Apr 6, 2017
    9
    A significant step up from Persona 4 in every possible way. Persona 5 is a triumph, building upon the series' strengths and upping the production values in the process to offer a phenominal game to franchise fans and new players alike.
  22. sylvanguria
    May 27, 2018
    10
    It's so huge RPG, so warm art style, so groovy music tracks, so full of plot twists and holly molly such an addictive gameplay. A Masterpiece
  23. Jaosnow
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    The long await pays of, persona 5 is amazing and even better than the fourth one, fpr the fans of thd genere of turn based rpg games that were kinda off these days.
    The game looks absolutely stuning visually, the whole part of design and art of the gamd is simply amazing. The OST from Shoji Meguro is amazing as always, chill, rage, emotion, all the feelings are shown so well on the music    The long await pays of, persona 5 is amazing and even better than the fourth one, fpr the fans of thd genere of turn based rpg games that were kinda off these days.
    The game looks absolutely stuning visually, the whole part of design and art of the gamd is simply amazing. The OST from Shoji Meguro is amazing as always, chill, rage, emotion, all the feelings are shown so well on the music of the game but withput being cheesy.
    The game is just something never seen before, so simple and intuitive and yet so complex and well crafted, the game is just an absolute masterpiece    … Expand
  24. KoganeKaru
    Jul 14, 2017
    10
    My favorite game of all time. I loved the characters, the story is absolutely amazing, the graphics are incredible, and the soundtrack... OH MY GOD, THE SOUNDTRACK! I would marry this game!
  25. Funposting
    Jul 3, 2017
    10
    A fun RPG that keeps the action and story interesting enough that you'll want to keep coming back for more. Well worth the price tag, too, those who purchase are in for a long journey.
  26. Leuth
    Jul 19, 2017
    10
    The best RPG in years!
    I was super excited to play persona 5 because Persona 4 is one of my favorite games, so i had really high expectations with it. And it effin nailed all of them!
    The game starts out OK, but when history stats ramping up, its a effin rolecoaster that keeps you pumped for the next scene! Trully a masterpiece and i think everyone should try it to the end! Beware, the    The best RPG in years!
    I was super excited to play persona 5 because Persona 4 is one of my favorite games, so i had really high expectations with it. And it effin nailed all of them!
    The game starts out OK, but when history stats ramping up, its a effin rolecoaster that keeps you pumped for the next scene!
    Trully a masterpiece and i think everyone should try it to the end!
    Beware, the game is 100 hours long so take your time    … Expand
  27. TrophyHunter14
    Aug 30, 2017
    9
    Persona 5 is an amazing game. I was a bit sceptical after I bought it but as the game progresses it gets more and more interesting and, of course, more fun. The thing that really blew me away is the ending. I am not gonna spoil anything but I will say that it is seriously amazing. Also just hanging around with your friends is pretty fun especially because it makes your in-game easier. OnePersona 5 is an amazing game. I was a bit sceptical after I bought it but as the game progresses it gets more and more interesting and, of course, more fun. The thing that really blew me away is the ending. I am not gonna spoil anything but I will say that it is seriously amazing. Also just hanging around with your friends is pretty fun especially because it makes your in-game easier. One of the best things (to me) is the music, especially when fighting bosses. After credicts roll be sure to watch till the end because there is one last cutscene. Enjoy ;)… Expand
  28. LezLok
    Oct 22, 2018
    10
    This is probably my favourite game, Has amazing characters, good story and, probably, the best video game music in my opinion..
  29. Lugez1222
    Apr 6, 2017
    9
    The game is great, and I actually have few mechanical issues with it. Combat is fun, UI is flashy, story and cast are pretty great, even if it might not reach the heights of its predecessors.

    The problem is that it all feels too safe. While the Persona formula has been refined, It still remains unchanged and almost no risks were taken to veer from it. It's not quite the evolution to    The game is great, and I actually have few mechanical issues with it. Combat is fun, UI is flashy, story and cast are pretty great, even if it might not reach the heights of its predecessors.

    The problem is that it all feels too safe. While the Persona formula has been refined, It still remains unchanged and almost no risks were taken to veer from it. It's not quite the evolution to the series that was expected. I still love the game, but there isn't anything here that hasn't been done before (and already done better).

    I initially wanted to give this an 8, but I bumped it up to a 9 because the presentation, aesthetic, and execution is off the charts. The game may cover overly familiar territory, but it's still clear that it was all crafted with an extreme amount of care. Its a very, very well made game. That counts for a lot in my book.    … Expand
  30. bigblaccbepis
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    I have not enjoyed a video game in years, the last true video game that I really wanted to replay over and over again being Kingdom Hearts 2. However, Persona 5 rekindled my spirits in playing video games as I realized just how fun and immersive they could be. Persona 5's plot kept me hooked for the entire game, and I managed to get past the long intro to get the actual meat of the game,I have not enjoyed a video game in years, the last true video game that I really wanted to replay over and over again being Kingdom Hearts 2. However, Persona 5 rekindled my spirits in playing video games as I realized just how fun and immersive they could be. Persona 5's plot kept me hooked for the entire game, and I managed to get past the long intro to get the actual meat of the game, which was absolutely worth it. Persona 5 improves the battles from the previous entries, proving just how turn based RPG's are still amazing and not "dead" (according to one JRPG company). And don't get me started on Persona 5's amazing music that kept me exited for whatever track was next. The only true flaw with the music was that there was not enough of it, as the same battle theme plays for the hundreds of hours of battles you will be doing unless you buy the DLC. I enjoyed this game so much nonetheless, and now I truly want to play video games again due to the fact that Persona 5 has truly changed my heart.

    Also, to "aah:"
    James this game great aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa    … Expand
  31. PhantomThief
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Just beat the game so i decided to write a review, this review is coming from someone that has played all the persona games and every shin megami game that has been released in America. From the start Persona 5 pulls you into a beautiful setting, this game will touch you. I have cried countless times playing this since i can relate to the protagonist. Dont miss out on this fantastic game.
  32. coolmcdude
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    I don't want to spoil anything so I will keep this short. The game is absolutely everything I have loved about the franchise and more. They have stuck true to the formula and improved it in ways that old fans will love. This game is a master piece with stunning visuals and a gripping story. Thank you Atlus!!
  33. EmadTM
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    A beautiful game with a wonderful and long story.
    The game is fun, the game focuses on the cinematic sections, you have to watch the cinematic sections to understand the story.

    The game is beautiful and it takes a very long time to end it ..

    "The game is beautiful and you have to try it because it is a truly amazing experience.
  34. Bunterboy
    Aug 17, 2018
    6
    This game can be summed up as 100 hours of a cat telling you what to do. You think you're going to get a huge world with a wide variation of what you can do but really you can ONLY do EXACTLY what the game wants you to do. The choices are an illusion.

    Visually it looks great and the combat is for the most part quite enjoyable but the story, Jesus, what a pile of wank and when coupled    This game can be summed up as 100 hours of a cat telling you what to do. You think you're going to get a huge world with a wide variation of what you can do but really you can ONLY do EXACTLY what the game wants you to do. The choices are an illusion.

    Visually it looks great and the combat is for the most part quite enjoyable but the story, Jesus, what a pile of wank and when coupled with some really crappy mechanics (despair I'm looking at you) and some completely unnecessary design choices (Mmm, I'm a mouse now; oh its a crappy airlock maze) they all combine to suck the fun out of the game. I'm at the last stage and can barely keep myself going it's such a slog.

    This game could do with being about half the size and it would be a lot tighter and benefit the whole experience.    … Expand
  35. Kamikazeshocki
    Jul 31, 2017
    9
    This was my first Persona and I had now Idea if I would like it. But since I like RPG, JRPG and anime I thought I can't go wrong.
    Well to be honest the first 10 hours I did not understand why everyone was so hyped about this game, it was OK/good and I had to adjust to the style. After 20-30 hours I started to really like the story and characters. This was a very slow start but after    This was my first Persona and I had now Idea if I would like it. But since I like RPG, JRPG and anime I thought I can't go wrong.
    Well to be honest the first 10 hours I did not understand why everyone was so hyped about this game, it was OK/good and I had to adjust to the style. After 20-30 hours I started to really like the story and characters. This was a very slow start but after seeing the ending at 103 hours I was sad this journey ended with all these lovable characters. I have to compain though about the length of the game. I think I would have liked the game more of they would have shortened every of those long ass dungeons by maybe one hour each. Traveling down to Mementos was also quite boring. I think they should have fit that game into 60 hours and made all other stuff post game content. I also didn't really like this forced linear time management at first. I think it shoul have been possible to use more time on a single day....that was annoying sometimes. On the other hand the fighting system is very very good and the style together with most of it's OST is also very good. The graphics are just OK to be hones. This game is certainly a niche game and I can understand if a lot of people don't like it but if you are into JRPG or you carry an affinity to japanese stuff this is for you. And it's one of the best PS4 games of you look at it objectively, though personally I liked Nier Automata more (GOTY !!) . Currently I am into Zelda somewhere and that order my change. But right now not.

    Summary:

    Story: 10/10
    Fighting System: 10/10
    Characters/10/10
    Graphics: 6/10
    Art-Style:10/10
    Sound: 8/10
    fun/playtime ration: 8/10
    game length: 100 hours

    Summary: 9/10 mixed feelings in the beginning but super rpg in the end.    … Expand
  36. Frieza
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    BEST PERSONA GAME EVER. BEST RPG on PS4 along with Nier: Automata!
    One of the best RPG of all time. nuff said! can't wait for Persona 6.
  37. rodericrinehart
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Maybe the best JRPG ever, and maybe the most stylistic game ever as well. The game is well paced and fun for the entire 100+ hour playthrough, which is astonishing. Takes one of the most beloved and iconic JRPG series and improves upon it in every way. Alternates between your high school / social experience and going into dungeons. Quirky, amazing, and a game everyone should experience.
  38. MrFlankster
    Mar 20, 2019
    6
    HONEST REVIEW: Let me start by saying Persona 4 Golden is my all time favorite RPG. Now that that is out of the way.... I'm about half way through, so unless something seriously changes, I'm sticking to my score. Yes, it has a decent story. It hasn't hooked me like P4G. Gameplay (battles) is still as great as ever.
    Here is my issue. MAJOR HAND HOLDING. If you want to have a cat as your    HONEST REVIEW: Let me start by saying Persona 4 Golden is my all time favorite RPG. Now that that is out of the way.... I'm about half way through, so unless something seriously changes, I'm sticking to my score. Yes, it has a decent story. It hasn't hooked me like P4G. Gameplay (battles) is still as great as ever.
    Here is my issue. MAJOR HAND HOLDING. If you want to have a cat as your mother telling you when you should go to bed, when to go out, when not to do this or that, then this is the game for you. There is absolutely NO freedom in this game. It's extremely linear. In this day and age, this is simply "not okay," especially for an RPG. For example, I finish fighting in a palace, get home, turn around to go out for the evening to up some stats and the CAT tells me it's time for bed??!!
    This happens throughout. They make everything you do seem like it has to go through the cat first. This has ruined the overall experience. In my mind, it's a step back compared to P4G.    … Expand
  39. skillzmcfly
    Jul 28, 2017
    9
    I really like Persona 5. I have logged nearly 70 hours on my most advanced save file and am currently heading toward the end. However, while many people say it's the greatest game 2017 or at least in a while I want to point out some of the things that drove and still drive me mad about it:
    1. Really long stretches of story telling. I like me a game with a good story, but sometimes it    I really like Persona 5. I have logged nearly 70 hours on my most advanced save file and am currently heading toward the end. However, while many people say it's the greatest game 2017 or at least in a while I want to point out some of the things that drove and still drive me mad about it:
    1. Really long stretches of story telling. I like me a game with a good story, but sometimes it feels that the story drives on for - what feels like - an hour before you can do much more than click through the dialogue.
    2. Save spots are either placed too close or too far apart. In the dungeons (called palaces in this game) the user can only save in designated areas. These are just not well spaced. Which would maybe not be a problem if it wasn't for...
    3. The moment your main character is defeated in battle it's Game Over. I feel this is a bad mechanic for any RPG where you control a party and reviving characters is possible. It might not be as big an inconvenience if this wouldn't set you back so much in the game, since the saving areas are so far apart.

    There are other things which are demanding and obviously this is not a game for casual playing but while I whole-heartedly can recommend a lot of other games I feel like such a great title should have these things smoothed out.    … Expand
  40. Xelion
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Visuals, music, gameplay, confidants, combat, story. You even save your game with style. Stylesona is a 10.
  41. JuanLuisGG14
    Feb 26, 2018
    10
    After 100 hours of game, i just finished it. Wait, 100 hours?!!!! Yes, Persona 5 is an inmense experience, with a complex and compelling story which succeeds at exploring many aspects of humanity and society. I'm still amazed by the amount of content this game has for its plot. No game i played before feels so polished as this. As this game lasts for so long, anybody can question ifAfter 100 hours of game, i just finished it. Wait, 100 hours?!!!! Yes, Persona 5 is an inmense experience, with a complex and compelling story which succeeds at exploring many aspects of humanity and society. I'm still amazed by the amount of content this game has for its plot. No game i played before feels so polished as this. As this game lasts for so long, anybody can question if Persona 5 manages to hook you all that time. Answer is: yes, most of the time. Thereare some little flaws here and there, but those are minimal considering the scope and overall greatness.
    It is my personal Goty 2017    … Expand
  42. roundtablegamer
    Jun 7, 2017
    9
    Atlus brings us another installment in the Persona series, this being my first time playing in the history of the franchise, should this prevail justice or should it have just stayed in Momentos? let's find out.

    In Persona 5 you play as a high school boy who has just been transferred to Shujin Academy in Tokyo, forced to leave his home after being put on probation for being framed for    Atlus brings us another installment in the Persona series, this being my first time playing in the history of the franchise, should this prevail justice or should it have just stayed in Momentos? let's find out.

    In Persona 5 you play as a high school boy who has just been transferred to Shujin Academy in Tokyo, forced to leave his home after being put on probation for being framed for assault of which he did not commit. Your character stays with a guardian by the name of Sojiro, and upon arriving there you realize there is a strange looking eye app on your phone and you delete it and unfortunately, it keeps popping up on your phone. When you arrive at Shujin Academy you are pretty much the most hated student there because of your criminal past, it isn't until the second or third day you meet Ryuji and Morgana; you are on your way to school and somehow the eye app on your phone activates itself taking you to another world where people who need a change of heart are showing their distorted desires and showing what they think is rightfully theirs, in this case, a palace so your job is to go through the palaces and steal their treasures to change their hearts. After the first occurrence, Morgana explains to you how you are a phantom thief, someone who can go to another world and change the hearts of others, but it is a little more complicated than that in this case, you have to find your next target whether it be a big time crime boss, politician, teacher or hacker; find out where their palace is, invade it, find the treasure, send the calling card, fight this person in order to steal their treasure and this will change their heart. As you progress through the game you will find more companions to go through the palaces with you, Seven others if I am not mistaken.

    The Gameplay in Persona 5 is nothing like I have ever seen before when you are in the palaces you use stealth a lot to ambush your enemies, once you get into a battle it is turn based. This Persona is a bit different from what I have heard you can not grind in 5 as much as you could in others which is unfortunate especially when you want to level up; not only do you level up but your companions do as well and your personas. When you are not out changing the hearts of authority figures you are living your life like a normal high schooler, studying, hanging out with friends, holding down a job, having relationships, taking school tests and exam, and so much more. As you progress through the game you will see your relationships increase with your friends and others which give your perks in and out of the castles.

    Persona 5 was one of those games if I was not playing it I was thinking about it or talking about it, a great game that really brought me into the love of the JRPG world.

    Persona 5: 9.5/10
    Good Job Atlus
    To rent or buy Persona 5 go to gameaccess.ca Canadas number one video game rental service    … Expand
  43. pieguard
    May 11, 2017
    5
    The interface and music is very hip and cool, but for me (especially the music) this got old after many hours. This is a fairly long game, and hearing the same melodies and songs repeated over and over for 100 hours is too much. I love some of the boss themes, but I wish they did a better job incorporating more casual- all the time music. The turn based system is kind of dated but worksThe interface and music is very hip and cool, but for me (especially the music) this got old after many hours. This is a fairly long game, and hearing the same melodies and songs repeated over and over for 100 hours is too much. I love some of the boss themes, but I wish they did a better job incorporating more casual- all the time music. The turn based system is kind of dated but works well, overall eh. The finale of the game was underwhelming and kind of anti-climactic. Overall it seems to be exactly what most people would expect from another installation to the Persona franchise ... nothing really innovative or earth shattering. I think the best parts of this game were the character interactions.… Expand
  44. Torreyes
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was very sceptical about buying this game, now i'm only afraid i may never play such a magnificent game again, it's shocking how good this game is. 1st time playing any Persona game. OMG !!! This game is awesome !!! I'm Speechless about everything so far. Just an amazing game !! Definitely a must have on PS4 !! If you get the chance to buy this game Don't hesitate because You'll be glad you did. Wish there would be more high quality games like this all together it's perfect. This Title deserves an 11 out of 10. The music in this game is the best ever been put into a video game , absolutely fantastic. I'm about 110 hours so far in the game still haven't Finnish the story and to be honest i Don't know if i want to... simple because i love this game , fortunately there's a NG + I've heard. I Don't have enough words to praise this game but i know it's the best game i'll ever play .… Expand
  45. Reed618
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    After 96 hours I finished this last night. It's almost certainly the best jrpg in years. I can't really say anything bad about it. I played through it on easy and found it was just the right level of difficulty for a casual player like me. I switched to safe mode on the final dungeon and if you're just looking to experience the story then this is perfect. You're practically invincible.After 96 hours I finished this last night. It's almost certainly the best jrpg in years. I can't really say anything bad about it. I played through it on easy and found it was just the right level of difficulty for a casual player like me. I switched to safe mode on the final dungeon and if you're just looking to experience the story then this is perfect. You're practically invincible.
    The story, presentation, social links.. it's so much fun. I couldn't recommend this game enough to any fans of anime, rpgs, Japanese culture, story driven games, unique art design and fun gameplay. It's the best persona to date in my opinion and deserves game of the year.    … Expand
  46. Davrosdaleks1
    Jul 29, 2017
    9
    Up to this point, I've never played the Persona games. Not that I've
    never heard of them, I just didn't pay attention. Then I saw the
    trailer for this game and the stylish, animated segments and I knew I had to play this and was not disappointed. GAMEPLAY: The game is a combination of a traditional RPG and social simulator. Half-the time you're fighting monsters and the other    Up to this point, I've never played the Persona games. Not that I've
    never heard of them, I just didn't pay attention. Then I saw the
    trailer for this game and the stylish, animated segments and I knew I
    had to play this and was not disappointed.

    GAMEPLAY:

    The game is a combination of a traditional RPG and social simulator.
    Half-the time you're fighting monsters and the other half is spending
    time with people, working, studying etc.

    Doing everyday things doesn't sound fun in theory, but you soon become
    immersed in this world. All the characters you meet are interesting and
    you can see twelve people's personal stories unfurl. The world is
    varied with many things to do and places to visit. All these tasks will
    help either get more money, increase your statistics, or unlock new
    fighting abilities.

    The big frustration about the real world stuff is you won't have
    enough time to do everything. The game is on a strict schedule and you're
    expected to complete levels by certain dates. There is a + game that
    carries over your weapons, Personas, etc., which make things easier.
    However, considering that it almost took me a hundred hours to finish,
    you probably wouldn't want to replay anytime soon.

    I also find an aspect of the dating option uncomfortable. You're a high
    school student, but you can date three adults. Kind of creepy.

    The RPG section is fun, but can be a bit aggravating. I like that the
    game keeps to old-school turn-based combat. It kind of combines Final
    Fantasy and Pokemon. It has some interesting things I haven't seen
    before. Instead of merely defeating villains, you can also negotiate
    with enemies for the money, items, or for you to join them.

    The levels are all unique taking place in different formats, such as a
    castle, a museum, a bank, etc. They all offer unique aspects in their
    design. It's not just the same corridors.

    I commend the game for requiring more strategy than some RPGs. But fighting
    can be frustrating. There is a lot of level grinding in this. A lot.
    Difficulty can be inconsistent, foes can go from easy to hard at the
    drop of a hat. Though once you've leveled enough, things get fairly
    easy. The most difficult parts are the first level when you don't have
    much a chance of leveling up and the space level where the majority of
    villains are immune to physical attacks. (Plus the level is a bit of a
    slog in general. Prepare for some frustration.)

    GRAPHICS:

    The game looks great. It has an anime style to it as well as a lot of
    anime cut-scenes. It has this very stylish look to this. The monsters are all designed after mythological/religious beings and are both bizarre and impressive. The dungeon levels stand out as some of the most unique I've seen. They take place in the subconscious and have this fantastic quality to them. They also throw you in the deep end with this. Needed more in-depth tutorials. SOUND: This game has an acid jazz soundtrack and it sounds pretty cool and high-energy throughout. PLOT: Characters are strong. The theme of the story is them fighting corruption. Things get progressively tense as the threat rises and the plot points seem earned. Though a long game (the final bit really stretches out), they at least make your struggle worth it. (Unlike Ni No Kuni for instance). There a lot of animated cut-scenes and the ending is suitably robust. Persona 5 is a cinematic, immersive experience that I recommend.    … Expand
  47. DSStyles
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    Incredible game that they brought up this year. Everything in this game is amazing: The quality is outstanding, the soundtrack is amazing as always, and the refined gameplay makes it even better. if you're interested in JRPGs, then definitely give Persona 5 a shot.
  48. stefanaras
    Jul 12, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing, get it, even if you think you won't like it's style. This game is incredibly special and absolutely deserves a chance from anyone.
  49. Gasanovanar
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Its outstanding game! Great story, amazing chemistry between characters and awesome gameplay. Never played persona games before, but im in love with persona5 and gonna start newgame+ for platinum trophy.
    Mona: "What did you think? Graceful? Stylish?".
    10/10
  50. Mrdootybooty
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    This is the first game i have ever reviewed. I am giving this game a 10, because of all the 0s. This is easily one of the best games for ps4. You can actually go around and live a life as a teenager. There are various activities you can do throughout the game. I'm guessing most of the 0s are from call of dooty fans who only play first person shooters. It does take about 10 hours toThis is the first game i have ever reviewed. I am giving this game a 10, because of all the 0s. This is easily one of the best games for ps4. You can actually go around and live a life as a teenager. There are various activities you can do throughout the game. I'm guessing most of the 0s are from call of dooty fans who only play first person shooters. It does take about 10 hours to really get things rolling.… Expand
  51. CyberRobotnix
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    I don't know why, but I forgot to review this game when it came out. Regardless, it's a very good RPG with lots of strategies behind, expect to have plenty, yet challenging enemies to take down with awesome background music.
  52. naiper
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    A great stylish game, I can feel all the details of the game are about phantom thieves. The game may not be world driven, like a open world for you to investigate, but a great story driven or theme driven game. All the aspects of the game are polished for the theme. 33% of the end trophy is earned, considering it's a 100 hours game, that's a very impressive number.
  53. phenompy
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Convinced me to move up to the PS4 even by having a ps3 release. Reinventing the turn-based combat system gives not enough credit to the amount of effort to make this game feel as stylish as possible. Both the original Japanese and English dubs are perfect with a fantastic high profile casts on both versions. The setting and plot may not be for everyone, but for a fan of the franchise likeConvinced me to move up to the PS4 even by having a ps3 release. Reinventing the turn-based combat system gives not enough credit to the amount of effort to make this game feel as stylish as possible. Both the original Japanese and English dubs are perfect with a fantastic high profile casts on both versions. The setting and plot may not be for everyone, but for a fan of the franchise like me, it was exactly what I was hoping for and more. If you're looking for a minimum of 80hrs adventure with endearing characters and hateable villains, and a good sense of purpose to keep on playing, this is the game you're looking for.… Expand
  54. s2ada
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Ah, ah, ah :rire:
    Les Kids qui ne vont jamais toucher à ce chef d’œuvre du JRPG.
  55. Kalfyra
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply amazing. Can't stop from playng it. (goodbye real life!) .
    Cool story , Cool characters . Love the battle system (jrpg style). I wish and hope for the future about a Persona game with more exploration :D. Hope to see DLC with new "palace"    … Expand
  56. toim22
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    This is my first Persona game and I am really surprised how the game is awesome. I was "orphan" of a good JRPG and got this with low expectation, but on the first mission I was really impressed how you feel inside the story. It is really nice the way the game introduces you to the Personas and battle options and for me, playing Persona for the first time, feel like I have been playing thisThis is my first Persona game and I am really surprised how the game is awesome. I was "orphan" of a good JRPG and got this with low expectation, but on the first mission I was really impressed how you feel inside the story. It is really nice the way the game introduces you to the Personas and battle options and for me, playing Persona for the first time, feel like I have been playing this game since the first one.… Expand
  57. Gamer3k
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    The Long awaited sequel to Persona 4 Golden and the first game in my opinion to grab the magic that was lost from persona 3 FES to persona 4 and quite possibly the greatest game of "2017" at least in the west. This game has only just begun to Steal the hearts of its players who first got into persona 10 years prior with P3 (still the best in the series imo)
  58. vgmkyle
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    It's about time the Western RPG gets erased from time, and this is the game to blow it into Oblivion. Thinking of the dominance Bethesda once had in the RPG market makes me quite sick to my stomach. Persona 5 is a testament to the better era of RPGS: when you were playing them on your SNES/PS1/PS2 and proof that turn based still kicks ass.
  59. phoeniix23
    Apr 5, 2018
    2
    First off, I've never played a Persona game. I bought it based on rave reviews and had no idea what to expect beyond gameplay videos on Youtube.

    These are what make up Persona 5: 1. Visual novel 2. Life simulator 3. Turn based combat 4. Anime 5. Simple puzzle based levels which can be infuriating because the save game locations are so far apart in the later stages and you can lose    First off, I've never played a Persona game. I bought it based on rave reviews and had no idea what to expect beyond gameplay videos on Youtube.

    These are what make up Persona 5:
    1. Visual novel
    2. Life simulator
    3. Turn based combat
    4. Anime
    5. Simple puzzle based levels which can be infuriating because the save game locations are so far apart in the later stages and you can lose HOURS of progress just cos of a stupid death. And it's not fun to repeat the same stupid puzzles. Bloodborne for example has a similar mechanic where you might lose progress, but it feels fair because I know for sure it's my fault when that happens and it also helps that repeating the process in Bloodborne is fun practice because of the awesome combat.

    These are the cons of the game to me:
    1. Super long-winded conversations which may appeal to those who love Japanese anime.
    2. No freedom of gameplay and lots of hand holding. There's an illusion of choice.
    3. Story is predictable and I could see the "twists" and who the main villain is from a mile off.
    4. Some characters are not appealing at all and could've been unnecessary.
    5. At the 88hr mark of my gameplay, I was in the final Palace, having endured 2 annoying levels of backtracking for Letters of Recommendation to face the final boss, and then, I got killed due to a random turn based mechanic and I lost all progress cos there was no save room on that level. Absolutely crazy. Uninstalled it out of frustration and plan to just watch a video of the ending on youtube and skip all the inane gameplay and backtracking.
    6. Turn based combat and capturing of Personas are boring after a while. I LOVED FFVII and the turn based combat there felt more tactical and fun.
    7. For an RPG, I didn't really feel like I was roleplaying. It felt like watching an anime show.
    8. Pacing could be better. At the 50-60hr mark, if they had just wrapped up the story, it would've been great. It feels overstretched by the 80+hr mark, and my patience was already running low when the stupid save system blew up in my face. As an adult gamer, time is very precious. Respect our time. Ironically, for a game which teaches time management for your character, it really takes away a lot of real time in your life unnecessarily. Cutscenes, transition screens, game mechanics could have been streamlined to save more time. They were cool to experience at first but by the 50-80hr mark, trust me, it is soooo annoying.
    9. I played 105hrs of Dragon Age, hundreds of hours on Fallout4/Skyrim/Witcher respectively. For each of them, I didn't want the journey to end, or at least I was enjoying myself near the endgame. But for Persona 5, near the endgame, I kept saying "I really hate this game", and kept wondering how much I had to endure to see it to the end. Turned out I reached my breaking point when King Frost somehow, randomly, missed my spells by 2 of my characters and then consecutively critically hit my main character and he died. 2hrs progress gone. 2hrs of annoying backtracking that I have to repeat. No effing way. UNINSTALLED.
    10. I don't know who decided on this, but the worst combat mechanic is if your main character gets KO-ed, it's GAME OVER. Imagine if Cloud got KOed in FFVII and then everyone else dies, how infuriating is that. Doesn't make sense.
    11. Mementos is the worst. It's like Bloodborne's Chalice Dungeons but absolutely mind numbingly boring.
    12. I have no idea why this game has a New Game+. I CANNOT IMAGINE GOING THROUGH IT ALL OVER AGAIN.
    Things I liked about the game:
    1. The song "Life Will Change" which is my current go to track when I go jogging.
    2. Some characters that I got attached to. (4 of them: Tae Takami, Ryuji, Ann, Makoto)
    3. The first few Palaces and their stories were awesome. Then it got too long. They went for quantity instead of quality.
    4. I liked the class, tv quizzes. Pretty interesting fun facts.

    TLDR: If you DON'T LIKE visual novels, Japanese anime, turnbased combat, long puzzle-based dungeons, long dialog/expositions then please, stay away from Persona 5.    … Expand
  60. pongkrit03
    Jun 6, 2017
    7
    7/10 is enough for the game that depends heavily on story telling. This game has some merits but clearly not for everyone. I have spent 60 hrs to this game and decided to stop because I started to feel tired of reading ton of text. Basically, if you are into the story, then this game is superb. However, for me, I did not enjoy much of a story. It is not that bad but it is split into many7/10 is enough for the game that depends heavily on story telling. This game has some merits but clearly not for everyone. I have spent 60 hrs to this game and decided to stop because I started to feel tired of reading ton of text. Basically, if you are into the story, then this game is superb. However, for me, I did not enjoy much of a story. It is not that bad but it is split into many stories and combine together. Main stories (palaces) are not equally good. Character stories are mostly boring mediocre to me. Nothing really stands out here, as I have been watching a lot of anime, Persona 5 story does not really excel in this area. The pace overall is too slow.

    Combat system is also a general old school. Actually, it is even worse than some JRPG game (for example FFX). Most of the times, you just find weakness of enemies, then spam that skill to everyone of them, then use all out attack. You can't customize skills of your teammate either. The Persona Fusion system also relies heavily on randomness. (I hate it) The names of skill are written in Japanese so you have to memorize them by yourself.

    So Story and Gameplay are mediocre thus far but the reasons I generously give it 7/10 are

    1.Musics are epic. I love a lot of persona 5 osts. I listened them a lot even when I was at workplace. The songs with singer are so great and catchy.

    2.Art Design is top-notch. Everywhere in the game looks cool and stylish.

    3.Game length is Enormous. You need 80-120 hrs for your first play through.

    That is it for Persona 5. I had a high hope but it did not live up to my expectation. It is still ok so be warned. Only those who love reading text and old battle system will like the game. Hardcore gamers who like to play more than read, better skip this one.    … Expand
  61. Lelouch23
    Sep 4, 2017
    10
    Best game ever created,that's the only input needed for this splendid and well crafted Rpg. If you haven't played this game yet then you truly are missing out on the best JPrg for the next few years at the least til other next persona game
  62. Vilcythe
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    I dont understand any of the negative crtiticism posted on here. If you liked Persona 4, youll love this game. Its legit incredible. Its the most stylized and its got some very dark themes.
  63. marvs869
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    if there was one thing you can always count about Atlus, it's the fact that they always leave you questioning yourself. I didn't think the Persona series could get any better but after spending 70 hours or so, I'd have to say this is one of the best JRPGs i have ever played. It easily sits right up there with Xenoblade. The characters, setting, gameplay and all the other elements combinedif there was one thing you can always count about Atlus, it's the fact that they always leave you questioning yourself. I didn't think the Persona series could get any better but after spending 70 hours or so, I'd have to say this is one of the best JRPGs i have ever played. It easily sits right up there with Xenoblade. The characters, setting, gameplay and all the other elements combined will give you such a surreal experience.… Expand
  64. narasnek
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 is the perfect formula between a dungeon crawler and a great story. The art is stunning and it's probably one of the best games in last decade. Is normal that Atlus is blocking streaming, they want to avoid unnecessary spoilers to other gamers. This is the work of a whole decade and a huge improvement in every sense since Persona 4. The characters are terrific, It has all that IPersona 5 is the perfect formula between a dungeon crawler and a great story. The art is stunning and it's probably one of the best games in last decade. Is normal that Atlus is blocking streaming, they want to avoid unnecessary spoilers to other gamers. This is the work of a whole decade and a huge improvement in every sense since Persona 4. The characters are terrific, It has all that I love of Persona and more.If you love JRPGs, this is definitely for you.… Expand
  65. ZacFry
    Nov 21, 2017
    7
    Persona 5 is a solid game. It's solid. It has a funky soundtrack with fun characters and "catch 'em all" Pokemon aspects. But it takes the qualities of JRPG's, and turns it up to 11, revealing the deep flaws in the genre. As much fun as dungeon crawling and collecting personas is, these moments are too spread out as the game DRAGS you through a mediocre plot and suffocates you withPersona 5 is a solid game. It's solid. It has a funky soundtrack with fun characters and "catch 'em all" Pokemon aspects. But it takes the qualities of JRPG's, and turns it up to 11, revealing the deep flaws in the genre. As much fun as dungeon crawling and collecting personas is, these moments are too spread out as the game DRAGS you through a mediocre plot and suffocates you with dialogue boxes. The game gives you the illusion of choice (like many games these days), but does it pretty transparently. While I can choose how I spend my time most days, in the end it just feels incredibly formulaic- you do an activity, or hang out with an NPC, and a stat increases. No skill is involved whatsoever. This also applies to the strategy around the battle mechanics. Barring the occasional enemy who is a snowman, all tactics are a guessing game. You just throw attacks against enemies and hope that they work. The core mechanics that make Persona so unique is there, I just wish Atlus would have made more improvements. Maybe the JRPG genre is no longer for this gamer, but Persona 5 is "check-list gaming" personified.… Expand
  66. CitanZero
    May 10, 2017
    5
    I wanted to like this game. The main problem for me is the storyline. I'm 3 hours in, and this whole castle business with the gym teacher and then the cat, I just can't get into it. I've played a ton of RPGs, and I think maybe if I was a teenager still, I might have been able to get into it. I tried Persona 4 and liked it more, as far as I can remember, more than this one as far asI wanted to like this game. The main problem for me is the storyline. I'm 3 hours in, and this whole castle business with the gym teacher and then the cat, I just can't get into it. I've played a ton of RPGs, and I think maybe if I was a teenager still, I might have been able to get into it. I tried Persona 4 and liked it more, as far as I can remember, more than this one as far as storyline goes. The main issue is that I was hoping for a more adult theme. The game is very childish in its plot and characters. I wanted something like Death Note as far as a storyline. I find myself hitting X over and over to get through the very obvious dialogue now and will probably put the game down. It started off with a lot of potential, but now, at the point where the girl Ann is coming to the castle, I find myself just not interested. As far as the graphics and the gameplay, that's all top-notch. But that doesn't do anything for me if I can't get into the story. The characters seem paper-thin and somewhat annoying at this point, especially Skull. Again,this game might be good for younger gamers. I was a teenager when I played FF7, Chrono Cross, FF8, etc.… Expand
  67. Olander
    Apr 10, 2017
    7
    Are you looking for a game that can put you to sleep, look no further than Persona 5!

    Persona 5 is a very niche game, it is a turn based combat system and a social/dating sim. If you don't like either of those, you will dislike this game a lot. Not to say the game is bad, it is a very good game, it just has to many flaws (you can easily tell the limitations the game has because it    Are you looking for a game that can put you to sleep, look no further than Persona 5!

    Persona 5 is a very niche game, it is a turn based combat system and a social/dating sim. If you don't like either of those, you will dislike this game a lot. Not to say the game is bad, it is a very good game, it just has to many flaws (you can easily tell the limitations the game has because it released on the PS3, instead of being a full fledged PS4 game using its hardware to the max) to be given a higher score than what I rated it.

    The story is like a roller coaster, it has its ups and downs. The game's story is at its best when you are doing the palaces, and the story that revolves around them. But when you finish them, there is such a long low part of the game where it is just dialogue for several hours doing all the mundane stuff, waiting for your next target. Which bored me so much, I was just skipping some dialogue that didn't have voice overs that weren't pertaining to the main story. Another thing I did not like, is that every party character had to go through their Persona identity crisis. It just felt like every party character you met just repeated itself.

    As for the game play, the turn base combat is fun and interrogating the monsters is a interesting concept to capture them to use their powers. It feels very much like Pokemon. The stealth part in the palaces can be somewhat wonky at times because of the issues with the camera, but overall is a solid edition to the game. The best part of the combat system is finding the weakness in each enemy, and then knocking them all down to do a flashy move that most of the time kills all the monsters in a single strike. The bad thing about the weakness system, it goes both ways. Monsters can strike you multiple times if they have the weakness of the person they are attacking. Which can easily lead to a single wipe on harder difficulty settings.

    The music and the art style of the game is amazingly done and are easily the best part of the game. The rock/jazz/electronic music fits very well with the theme. And the style makes up for the limitations that Altus had to hold back by still having the game release on PS3 in 2016/2017.

    In the end, if you are looking for a JRPG to play, look no further than Persona 5. It is the ideal JRPG and a great starting point in the Persona series. It is just not for everyone.    … Expand
  68. LordGus
    Jan 18, 2018
    3
    I don't get why people praise Persona 5 so much, since, in my opinion, it's flaws are pretty severe.

    Much of the dialogue throughout the game is horrible. No one speaks like these people do and it's very repetitive to boot. I think you could probably cut at least 1/3 of it without problem. The biggest source of irritation for me is the damn messaging. It's like the game doesn't trust    I don't get why people praise Persona 5 so much, since, in my opinion, it's flaws are pretty severe.

    Much of the dialogue throughout the game is horrible. No one speaks like these people do and it's very repetitive to boot. I think you could probably cut at least 1/3 of it without problem. The biggest source of irritation for me is the damn messaging. It's like the game doesn't trust that it has made its objectives clear enough, so it has to hammer them into the player with lengthy and repetitive chat conversations.
    Also, it may be a cultural thing, but what 16-17 year olds really consider themselves children and **** about bad adults? I know I didn't at that age. It made the characters seem like they were 12.
    Furthermore, the game tries to be very edgy with "adult themes", but the character's childish behavior made it feel very disjointed.

    I would say that the games best features are the battle system and game play in general.    … Expand
  69. martianmarcel
    Nov 28, 2017
    3
    So, I just got to 20 hours of playing this game, finished my second Palace and I don’t think I can play it any longer. I’ll start by saying that this is my first time with a Persona game and I really didn’t know exactly what to expect, but my expectations were pretty high with all the absolutely great reviews and feedback this game was getting. So I tried, I tried and I tried a little bitSo, I just got to 20 hours of playing this game, finished my second Palace and I don’t think I can play it any longer. I’ll start by saying that this is my first time with a Persona game and I really didn’t know exactly what to expect, but my expectations were pretty high with all the absolutely great reviews and feedback this game was getting. So I tried, I tried and I tried a little bit more to enjoy it, but I just couldn’t.

    The graphics aren’t a problem for me. Although many people complain about them, being a port from PS3 and all, I don’t really cared too much about them. They were simple and, for the most part, beautiful. There is a lack of livelihood to the characters when they are standing somewhere talking, but for the most part you’re reading the conversations and it doesn’t matter. The transitions are stunning, as is the opening for this game.

    The sounds of the game is something disappointing to me. I didn’t really cared for anything sound-wise here. The music is boring and lame. The voices and conversations are boring and that **** cat talking all the time is so annoying. I thought I would have a nice, well-constructed soundtrack here, but ended up getting something far, far away from that.

    The gameplay is, for the most part, what you’d expect from a JRPG. The battles are nice. The turn-based fights are really fun and this along with the running around the dungeons are what made me play this 20 hours and not less. It was really, really fun. Even running around the city or the school finding new stuff and getting your stats up is a little bit fun, even thought they don’t come close to the battles. The problem is, 90% of the time that’s not what happens. You just have to click the X button over and over and over again because the characters simply won’t shut up. They keep talking forever about a billion useless stuff and you get stuck there, trying your best not to tell your console to go to hell and turn it off. It’s just plain boring. Even when they were just explaining new mechanics to me, I just wanted to kill everyone and I thought I was going to die of boredom because it goes on and on and never stops. And, again, that **** cat doesn’t shut up and it won’t let you do anything. No wonder this game is só **** long.

    I won’t say a lot about the story because, as I said before, I played “only” 20 hours of this 100+ hour game and got through 2 of the, if I’m not mistaken, 7 palaces, which means I didn’t go too deep into it. It was kinda interesting and had potential, though. Teenagers who are in some sort of trouble and have to face society’s prejudices and people’s judgments and, at the same time, fight everyone’s worst sins and desires in order to try to make them better and everyone else to suffer less. Besides not being the most original or incredible thing ever, it’s interesting, although the characters themselves are really uninteresting and that becomes a huge problem when you spend almost the whole game just talking to one or another. It’s just sad that those stupid and pointless dialogues got me completely out of this.

    I am disappointed. Disappointed because I totally see the potential of this game. Disappointed because I tried very hard and spent a long time trying to enjoy this game, just to be turned off by its enormous amount of meaningless dialogue, lack of actual choice of what to do and god-awful soundtrack. I tried to love you, Persona, but you let me down.    … Expand
  70. OkPlanB
    Jan 24, 2018
    4
    Overhyped high school simulator. How anyone can even call managing your time between studying and doing laundry a serious '' best-RPG'' contender is beyond me. Out of your 100 hours playthrough you will spend 20 of those in dungeons and 80 reading text or watching animes. So many time wasting mechanics, you will start over and lose a lot of progress if you ever miss a palace deadline. I'mOverhyped high school simulator. How anyone can even call managing your time between studying and doing laundry a serious '' best-RPG'' contender is beyond me. Out of your 100 hours playthrough you will spend 20 of those in dungeons and 80 reading text or watching animes. So many time wasting mechanics, you will start over and lose a lot of progress if you ever miss a palace deadline. I'm playing games to relax and have fun, not wanting to throw my controller at my tv wondering how some people got their jobs in this industry. The only redeeming quality to this joke is its art aesthetics. 4/10 would shove a cactus up my rectum over playing this again.… Expand
  71. iamevilhomer
    Apr 26, 2017
    9
    Not my kind of game and past games of this franchise were better. Still though... If you're into new games of the modern age this one is worth it. If you are into these crazy weird jrpg's then this is one to check out.

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

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

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

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

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

    Also... This company doesn't have a reputation of screwing over it's franchise and fanbase. I did some research and Atlus is not EA, Microsoft, Activision, or Ubisoft. They don't suck nearly as much balls as those companies do. Atlus even helped get games like Demon souls to Americans. I support these guys in the gaming industry 100% even if it seems like they are really into Japanese anime to the point where they probably snort sushi like crack cocaine.    … Expand
  72. Daniel_Campbell
    Feb 21, 2019
    4
    Persona 5 oozes personality and style. The visuals are nothing short of amazing and the Red and Black aesthetic really brings character to the game all on its own. That's pretty much where my praise for the game stops.

    I was super disappointed in Persona 5. I loved the series up to this point but P5 just loses many of the things I love about the series. Persona is at its best when it    Persona 5 oozes personality and style. The visuals are nothing short of amazing and the Red and Black aesthetic really brings character to the game all on its own. That's pretty much where my praise for the game stops.

    I was super disappointed in Persona 5. I loved the series up to this point but P5 just loses many of the things I love about the series. Persona is at its best when it lets you have freedom to do what you want. When you get to decide how to spend your day. These moments are VERY rare in Persona 5. I put 20 hours into the game and my day was usually hijacked by some scripted event. Did someone in you main party sneeze? Yes? There went the entire day! And I realize that there are plenty of times where the game will LET you do what you want, but they always shove an option in your face the moment school is over and make you feel like a jackass if you don't do it. Persona was great when you'd wonder around the school and find a social link/sub story. In P5, it's hitting you over the head with those things. Hell, you don't even have to walk to see people anymore. It's all done through your phone. Just another instance of how they effectively made Persona into a menu/text based game.

    The combat has been over-streamlined as well. Used to be you'd find a weakness of an enemy, have to carefully select your persona and use the corresponding skill. Now the game automatically scans for the enemy's weakness, then automatically selects the appropriate skill they are weak to. 99% of battles consist of pushing R1, then X. That's it. I understand wanting to streamline the experience, but the game is basically playing itself at this point.

    Persona 5, for me, is a black mark on the series record. The promise is there but the execution treats the player like a braindead invalid that has no idea how to explore an environment. Taking the cumbersome mechanics and features out of a game is usually a good thing. But Person 5 overcorrects to such an insulting degree that it all but plays itself.    … Expand
  73. tobiaschan
    Nov 19, 2017
    5
    This game is fun, but it is not the level of getting a GOTY. If this is a year like 2010, this game deserves the GOTY. Sadly this year there are a lot of games that are creative and with really good graphic. I think the reason why everyone love this game is because they love to watch Japanese animation and they think it's cool to control animated character. I am not a fan of JapaneseThis game is fun, but it is not the level of getting a GOTY. If this is a year like 2010, this game deserves the GOTY. Sadly this year there are a lot of games that are creative and with really good graphic. I think the reason why everyone love this game is because they love to watch Japanese animation and they think it's cool to control animated character. I am not a fan of Japanese animation and this is my opinion. Generally this game is cool but I don't see what make it stands out more among other games.… Expand
  74. Steff86
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Never been much of a fan of Japanese games but bought this on a whim due to the praise it was getting and let me tell you it's probably my favorite game this generation! The story is amazing and lots of nice twists throughout that just keeps you even more engaged. Wasn't expecting Persona 5 to take me over 100 hours to finish! Considering it's pretty linear and i wasn't bored onceNever been much of a fan of Japanese games but bought this on a whim due to the praise it was getting and let me tell you it's probably my favorite game this generation! The story is amazing and lots of nice twists throughout that just keeps you even more engaged. Wasn't expecting Persona 5 to take me over 100 hours to finish! Considering it's pretty linear and i wasn't bored once throughout i'd say that's a huge accomplishment. Not a fan of turn-based combat either yet loved the combat! Honestly i don't think there's a fault in the game.

    Just hoping Sony decide to port previous Persona titles to the PS4 :)    … Expand
  75. colguile
    Sep 8, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. It's very polished and makes turn-based game play more fun that most action rpgs. The cast of characters is very diverse and it takes mundane daily activities and makes them great game play modes. Only gripe it that I wish there was more.
  76. jmartin77777
    May 31, 2017
    7
    I'm a big fan of almost every game in the SMT series, and very much a fan of the previous 2 Persona installments. But the lack of player agency really bothered me in this installment. I enjoy 'silent protagonists' in general. One of my favorite games of all times (Suikoden 2) is the poster child of silent protagonists games. But they just did it wrong in this game. Most scenes inI'm a big fan of almost every game in the SMT series, and very much a fan of the previous 2 Persona installments. But the lack of player agency really bothered me in this installment. I enjoy 'silent protagonists' in general. One of my favorite games of all times (Suikoden 2) is the poster child of silent protagonists games. But they just did it wrong in this game. Most scenes in the game would have been unaffected had the protagonist not even been present. There are tons of instances where the scenario designers could have done such minor things to make the player feel important to the group. Cases where another party member has a moment of weakness that the protagonist could have been the one to put a kind hand on their shoulder, or where the conversation could have included a nod to the main character in meaningful exchanges. But in almost every case the game chooses to have the conversation take place between other party members. Even for most of the finale of the game left me feeling that Morgana was the real protagonist, and the shaggy headed dude was just a scene extra.

    The confidant interactions were all fine, they portrayed the relationship I WANTED to experience in the game, with the silent hero being a pillar of strength for his friends, even while suffering his own problems. But the central story dialogues almost went out of their way to NOT include the protagonist. There are just so many TINY changes that could have been made to let the player feel like he was the strength of the group as opposed to just some guy listening in (like he does with so many other whispered conversations while walking around). Maybe that was how he was meant to be, but it just didn't sit right with me since the confidant scenes implied he was important to everyone, but the story scenes did not (except in a few obvious cases that I won't spoil).

    I am glad I played this game, its by no means bad. The overall story is good for what its meant to be. And mechanically the game is fantastic! But the protagonist's place in the story really left me cold.    … Expand
  77. Bigal4ever
    Aug 30, 2017
    9
    Persona 5: Annoying dialogue and characters, that you still love by the end after a 100 hours with them, testament to how the game grows on you and keeps you in its world and mechanics. 9/10
  78. megudyeh
    Jul 12, 2017
    10
    This game is a must-play. It's kept me preoccupied for whole days due to its engrossing story. Yet such an addictive game doesn't feel repetitive one bit. I suspect that Atlus has concocted a brilliant mix of gaming elements to prevent this game from turning dull.

    Currently I've spent 50 hours and into the 3rd palace. At this rate I'll have spent 150 hours by the time I've completed    This game is a must-play. It's kept me preoccupied for whole days due to its engrossing story. Yet such an addictive game doesn't feel repetitive one bit. I suspect that Atlus has concocted a brilliant mix of gaming elements to prevent this game from turning dull.

    Currently I've spent 50 hours and into the 3rd palace. At this rate I'll have spent 150 hours by the time I've completed this game. I'm playing other games in between to avoid tiring myself out of this addictive game.

    If you're concerned about time spent on this game, don't worry though. You can skip entire dialogues though it's not recommended because the game is extremely dialogue heavy.

    Lastly this game world is huge compared to Persona 4's Inaba. They've taken full advantage of real life Tokyo and brought it into this game. Sweet! There's a ton of great things to be said about this game. The sheer brilliance of this game is truly amazing. Must I say more? Just play this game so you can experience this masterpiece for yourself! It's totally genius!    … Expand
  79. Arma15
    Sep 4, 2017
    10
    I would give it a 95, it's one of the best if not the best RPGs I've ever played, the only let down is that the game is that long that when you're around 70 hours of game play everything feels too repetitive, confidats, confidants, confidants, develop skills, an action per day, one day of mementos and when the time comes 3 days of palace, repeat and repeat around 90 hours, despite of thatI would give it a 95, it's one of the best if not the best RPGs I've ever played, the only let down is that the game is that long that when you're around 70 hours of game play everything feels too repetitive, confidats, confidants, confidants, develop skills, an action per day, one day of mementos and when the time comes 3 days of palace, repeat and repeat around 90 hours, despite of that fact the history, graphics and gameplay keeps you addicted playing and playing wishing it never ends (sometimes) the most frustrating part is when you're in a palace, you pass through a door and every shadow appears again, sooo frustrating, but the game is awesome, definitely a must have.… Expand
  80. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Story:9
    Graphics:8
    Style:10
    Animations:8
    Gameplay:9
    Sounds:10
    Persona:10
    Details :9
    Must have !
  81. spooky1
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    amazeballs!

    i played 3 for a bit on my old BC PS3 and started to get into it but ended up selling my system before i had a chance to really dive deep.

    Picked up 5 for PS4 at launch. Absolutely loving it. One of the best JRPG's ive ever played in over 30 years of gaming.

    def. wanting to go back and play all the others, starting with 1.
  82. darklegacy19
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    I played SMT: Persona saga since Persona 3 and really loved the story . Persona 5 i kind of the same but comes with a Great UI style well all the art style is awesome (the red is great) the story is as complex as it can be in this kind of games, strong candidate to GOTY
  83. TreadLightly55
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    This games art is crazy the game is not for everyone its a very single player game meaning its fun when your playing alone. This game has a great story and the overall art style is amazing. I have never really been into Japanese games just recently started picking some up and now Japanese games are starting to realize you gotta get rid of that very cringe American voice overs if you wantThis games art is crazy the game is not for everyone its a very single player game meaning its fun when your playing alone. This game has a great story and the overall art style is amazing. I have never really been into Japanese games just recently started picking some up and now Japanese games are starting to realize you gotta get rid of that very cringe American voice overs if you want your game to be good this game has taken lead on that as almost 85% of the voice overs are very well done with some here or there that are kinda cheesy. This game is really good for people who enjoy a very deep game with lots of elements to play with and mess with.… Expand
  84. chad_pattan
    Apr 7, 2017
    7
    Here we go again, with me going "against the grain" of popular opinion. But I'm certainly not negative, I'm just realistic.

    Because you see, I loved Persona 3 even more than Persona 4. Persona 3 was much darker and in my opinion told a better overall story, despite Persona 4 having better gameplay and an easier transition into the battles. That's telling. It means I enjoy a well told    Here we go again, with me going "against the grain" of popular opinion. But I'm certainly not negative, I'm just realistic.

    Because you see, I loved Persona 3 even more than Persona 4. Persona 3 was much darker and in my opinion told a better overall story, despite Persona 4 having better gameplay and an easier transition into the battles. That's telling. It means I enjoy a well told story more than a well played game.

    But the hallmark of a good story is character development.

    With that, let me quantify my 7 real quick.

    Animation: 4 points. Things are smooth and subtle things added to the experience that you wouldn't have expected them to take the time on, like some gal crossing her legs or someone getting up from a desk and running out of the room. It feels fluid and natural. Wonderfully done.

    Battle Mechanics: 2 points. I do enjoy the hide mechanic because it doesn't require a lot of effort or thought, simple button layouts, etc. I'm not a fan of the general battle engine, but it's not a dealbreaker, more annoying compared to the older games.

    Controls: 1 point. They're simple, they don't overuse buttons like Breath of the Wild or Dynasty Warriors Next, there's no "gimmicks" that I can see. Just a basic use of the button X most of the time.

    And that's it.

    First off you're looking at a 5-hour sprint before you can really PLAY the game. To be fair, 3 and 4 had lengthy intros too, but with those, they focused very heavily on character development so you could learn who people were before teaming you up. Here, you're just doing minutiae tasks like flipping signs from outside a door. I can easily see today's millennials getting bored and frustrated 3 hours in and returning the game.

    Second, there are parts where you'll watch a cutscene, walk 7 seven steps to a load screen, then another cutscene. Or you'll fight one battle, walk 10 steps, see another cutscene. It's jarring. I like cutscenes but they need to do better with the transitions from battle to non-battle segments.

    Third, the graphics are just too much, too "loud". They look like what you'd get if you allowed Amy Schumer to design the game. Fonts are blown out and difficult to read, colors are all over the palette with no real logic. I was the first to criticize NIER Automata for being too bland; this is too far in the wrong direction. I actually avoid the menu because I can't stand the way it looks - and fortunately, there's very little requiring you to actually go there.

    Fourth, the cell phone mechanic is terrible. I'm sorry. I get what they were trying to do, but it wasn't done well. Why are you having to manually advance text messages?

    Fifth, the music. It's not bad music, but it's a pale shadow of what Persona 3 was doing. "When the Moon Reaches Out to the Stars" just won't get out of my head 11 years after the fact. Most, if not all, of the songs in 5 are forgettable and too short.

    This isn't a bad game. It's not. But having played the older ones I feel this was a step back. If you'd never played a Persona, you probably wouldn't be as harsh. I'll gladly say though, even if you don't agree with my review specifically, that there's simply no way it's a 10. Not in any universe I can think of.    … Expand
  85. Oblivion2099
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    One of the best JRPG's ever, a refreshing experience with a lot of style and quality. The music is fantastic and the environment is superb, if you enjoyed Persona 4 this is definitely a must!
  86. Eglin
    Jul 18, 2019
    3
    This game is not suitable for adults. The story is presented like something from an old Street Fighter game, where you're constantly wondering if something got lost in translation or if the writers simply believe everyone that plays video games is stupid. Press X to continue. Gameplay, as far as I've gotten in the game, is like a worse version of DMC with graphics that completely failThis game is not suitable for adults. The story is presented like something from an old Street Fighter game, where you're constantly wondering if something got lost in translation or if the writers simply believe everyone that plays video games is stupid. Press X to continue. Gameplay, as far as I've gotten in the game, is like a worse version of DMC with graphics that completely fail to impress. I am learning that when the word JAPANESE is a tag for a game that it is going to be unsuitable for intelligent adults in the same way that a HORROR tag means walking simulator. Not fun, not recommended.… Expand
  87. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 25, 2017
    8
    Persona 5
    A Bit Over Rated
    Everyone on the internet talks about Persona 5 like it’s the greatest thing to ever hit consoles.. and while this is a great game.. don’t quite believe the hype.. In Persona 5 you play a highschool stuident that gets framed for assult when he defends a woman from an abusive man, hes on probation and under watch while he attends highschool… youre the new kid    Persona 5
    A Bit Over Rated
    Everyone on the internet talks about Persona 5 like it’s the greatest thing to ever hit consoles..
    and while this is a great game.. don’t quite believe the hype..
    In Persona 5 you play a highschool stuident that gets framed for assult when he defends a woman from an abusive man, hes on probation and under watch while he attends highschool…
    youre the new kid in school with a bad boy reputation… here you meet some friends that are dealing with a horribly abusive gym teacher…
    and coincidentally enough you find a strange app on your phone and it takes you to some crazy castle that you learn is actually how this teacher perceives the school.
    youre in his palace… this palace is crawling with creatures known as shadows that keep its treasure guarded..
    that treasure being the targets heart..
    youre here to change it and make them confess their wrong doings..
    there are 8 palaces total in this game if you count mementos which is a grinding area that you can eventually visit any time…
    and as you progress the game new members will slowly join your party
    each of you has your own persona which is basically like a pokemon…
    you have to make your way through these maze like palaces in search for your treasure and not get caught by these shadows..
    if your meter reaches 100% and your target is aware of your presense its game over.. so its important to stealth around and attack from behind.. especially at the risk of losing hours of progress as the dungeons can be multiple hours long
    but there are save rooms in these dungeons just incase that you can fast travel to and from if you need a break or need to head back to the real world and stock up on more items…
    and again like pokemon this is turn based and each persona has strengths, weaknesses, and special moves you can use during battle that they learn as you level up..
    and your main character can even catch these shadows if you hit them with a weakness or weaken them to a point that they give up.. you then have to talk to them and tell them what they want to hear to remind them that they are personas as well…
    you can then take your captured personas and use them in battle, freely switch them in and out to find your enemies weakness.. or even combine them for new and more powerful personas up to your current level…
    the combat system here is actually nothing that special at all.. its flashy and cool at first.. but it gets dull pretty quickly..
    thankfully youre able to fast forward battle to make your party do basic physical attacks to not waste your sp which is used to pull off moves from your personas
    and each palace does end in a boss battle…
    but this dungeon crawling and persona battles isn’t all this game is about.. if it were persona 5 wouldn’t be special at all…
    its this with whats outside of these dungeons that makes this game so great..
    youre living life as a school kid..
    youre paying attention in class answering questions, youre studying and reading books to boost your stats, youre getting part time jobs for cash to spend on weapons and gear, increasing your kindness, and going to the bathhouse for more charm,
    but youre also meeting up with your teammates, going on dates, helping characters out to boost your bond which in turn boosts their terrot card stats to give you perks back in the metaverse
    it’s the balance of all of these things that make persona 5 a great game…
    none of these parts on their own are any great at all..
    I felt the story lost steam after the komoshida arch as he was a such a perfect villain…
    I legitimately hated him
    it starts to pick up again towards the middle of this 100 hour journey…
    but it doesn’t reach the height of this games first 10 hours…
    and the dungeons were never really fun and I grew bored of the combat after around 20 hours…
    it’s the back and forth of managing your time with the right activities and people that keep you hooked…
    Persona 5 I still believe isn’t as great as everyone makes it out to be…
    im not even really sure the type of player to recommend this to..
    the jrpg and social aspects mixed together make this game really special and something more than just a turn based combat game…
    I give Persona 5
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  88. perpetualjoe
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Flawless, the game fans of P3 and P4 were waiting for. Great story, addictive music, hyper stylized graphics and tasteful little details that make even Persona's typical "slow" dialogue really pop. Deep and immersive gameplay. Can't find one thing to complain about.
  89. Aclancy83
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    I'm only about 20 hours in so i will update any score/review later on. But i just had to come and say that so far the game is a blast and i'm enjoying every minuet i get to play. I'm a big time fan of the Persona/Shin Megami Tensei series so some would say i might be biased but i disagree it's just an amazing series with every game it gets better and better. Buy this game and make PersonaI'm only about 20 hours in so i will update any score/review later on. But i just had to come and say that so far the game is a blast and i'm enjoying every minuet i get to play. I'm a big time fan of the Persona/Shin Megami Tensei series so some would say i might be biased but i disagree it's just an amazing series with every game it gets better and better. Buy this game and make Persona a big seller in the west!… Expand
  90. dtl
    Apr 24, 2017
    8
    While a little overrated, this game has a good sense of what it is trying to be. Essentially, this game is an anime, though with a significant amount of player involvement. The design of many of the areas of the game suboptimal, and sometimes poorly behaved, but it keeps pretty well to its style, and the fundamentals work pretty well.
  91. midipon
    May 24, 2018
    3
    More overrated anime tripe from Atlus. Persona games always tackle a controversial topic just enough to get asspats for it then drop it like a ton of bricks or not actually say anything meaningful. Good for waifu-slobbering sexless manchildren and teenagers, but there's not much else.
  92. peropify
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Persona 5 may feel like it starts off a bit slow for some as story elements are told to the audience unfamiliar to the franchise, but everything it did right in Persona 4 is still there and more. The game makes you really feel like you are within the game itself, living out your daily life inside this fantasy world from doing menial tasks such as catching the train, eating, and cleaningPersona 5 may feel like it starts off a bit slow for some as story elements are told to the audience unfamiliar to the franchise, but everything it did right in Persona 4 is still there and more. The game makes you really feel like you are within the game itself, living out your daily life inside this fantasy world from doing menial tasks such as catching the train, eating, and cleaning your room. Persona 5 goes a step further by making you feel like you are living within an anime TV show - one that could feel a bit wacky at first, but really delves into character development, and heavy themes such as physical abuse, the consequences of rumours, and sexual immorality - all backed by an amazing jazz inspired soundtrack.

    The JRPG element is also refined with added concepts of range weapons, a stealth factor, and overall crisp animation movements, but keep in mind that even though the game is classed as a JRPG, it is not even the core bulk of the Persona franchise.

    If there were a few things that irked me a little was that movement and character interaction inputs within the game sometimes didn't feel as smooth as it could, but overall an improvement over an already established masterpiece in Persona 4.    … Expand
  93. ReeferMad
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    I have never played a game in the Persona universe.

    But this is the greatest time ever to play JRPGs and this game absolutely proves itself to be the best the genre has to offer. The visuals, atmosphere, pacing, story, turned based combat are brilliant. The video game industry has worked for decades and it all manifests into Atlus' masterpiece. Persona 5 has me intrigued with every day    I have never played a game in the Persona universe.

    But this is the greatest time ever to play JRPGs and this game absolutely proves itself to be the best the genre has to offer. The visuals, atmosphere, pacing, story, turned based combat are brilliant. The video game industry has worked for decades and it all manifests into Atlus' masterpiece. Persona 5 has me intrigued with every day passing in the game. I wish I had more hours in the day to experience this unique story and combat. This game once proves once more that 2017 is an amazing year for games. I highly, highly recommend you spend the money and try this game. You don't need to have played the previous games to appreciate this one. I love the maturity of this game considering the characters are all in high school. If you enjoy anime, turned based combat and the most incredible visuals I've seen, what are you waiting for? If you are on the fence because of this features, this game will make you a fan of all the aforementioned.

    This is a game every gamer should play.    … Expand
  94. LUMRED
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Freaking nice game strongly recommend，played 4 day from morning 8am to he next today 1am。still haven finish the main story。And the main soundtrack - Beneath The Mask , this song is absolutely amazing。psn id ：LUMRED
  95. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    8
    + The story is very good but has some flaws.
    + You get to choose the protagonists responses at times and he does have a bit of back story.
    + The game has some great side stories. + It's fun trying to get as much done in a dungeon and in a single day, while conserving energy. + Out of dungeon parts are great, like past Persona games, but needed something new. + Deciding how to spend    + The story is very good but has some flaws.
    + You get to choose the protagonists responses at times and he does have a bit of back story.
    + The game has some great side stories.
    + It's fun trying to get as much done in a dungeon and in a single day, while conserving energy.
    + Out of dungeon parts are great, like past Persona games, but needed something new.
    + Deciding how to spend your day is a lot of fun and your given lots of options.
    + Choices made in your free time matter for improving character stats and building bonds.
    + The graphics are poor for a PS4 game but the games art direction more than makes up for it.
    + Dungeons aren't the same dull corridors of the past, though some dungeons still look a bit dull.
    + The music is great for the most part but the tracks while exploring dungeons are very repetitive.
    - Never been a big fan of silent protagonists and it makes the main character feel soul less.
    - Story is too structured, along with the dungeons which go though the same steps as past ones.
    - Lot of junk unnecessary dialogue. Explains obvious things which is really annoying in dungeons.
    - The stealth is a good idea but can be very frustrating with clunky controls and detection.
    - There is a randomly generated dungeon in this game which isn't very fun to explore as it's very dull.
    - Game over when the main character goes down is super infuriating, coupled with instadeath spells.    … Expand
  96. Phantomkid
    Jul 25, 2017
    8
    Person 5 is a game with waster potential, after playing over 100 hours into this game the flaws start showing itself. Persona 5 biggest flaw is it's narrative this being the third persona game to have it's characters gain their persona through circumstance it really drops the ball. compare it to 3 or 4 where 3 has characters have persona's but unable to use them until they battle enough orPerson 5 is a game with waster potential, after playing over 100 hours into this game the flaws start showing itself. Persona 5 biggest flaw is it's narrative this being the third persona game to have it's characters gain their persona through circumstance it really drops the ball. compare it to 3 or 4 where 3 has characters have persona's but unable to use them until they battle enough or 4 where the boss of each dungeon becomes a new persona user. Where 5 really feels lack luster is it trying to copy it's narrative of 4. Where 4 gave character motivations and showed how how each character was ashamed of part of who they are, while persona 5 has character get their persona by getting mad or fed up with something. The other problem is how the dungeon bosses have little to no personality to other being the most evil person alive with no redeemable qualities. But where persona 5 does shine is in it's game play the mechanics have been fine tuned and combat feels faster and more fun. Dungeon design is much more interesting with each dungeon feeling different from the last. While the game is easier making it better for newcomers to hop into the series it takes away some of the charm by doing so. This game hands out social links like candy, while other games you had to find them this one makes it easier to find and pretty noticeable to who will be a social link. This game is a good JRPG but a bad persona game, you play RPG's for the story and with a story as weak as this it's hard to say if it's worth playing, What makes this game above average is the gameplay, but if you don't care for gameplay then Persona 4 or 3 would be the better choice, but if it's important then this one over the other two.… Expand
  97. zeyad600
    Aug 29, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best JRPG of 2017, unless you want to count FFXV as a 2017 release. There are few things in Persona 5 that I didn't necessarily hate, but they were kind of disappointing. Pros and Cons listed below:

    Pros-

    The characters in this game, mainly your playable characters are all designed very thoroughly and actually do have depth unlike many JRPGs in the past. Some of the them remind you of close friends and family and by building your confidant relationship with them, you get to dig deeper into them in their own side stories. Persona 5 was meant to have just as much realism as any typical Japanese student's life today, and by playing, you the player will choose who your best friends and family are and not only what you say in every social situation.

    Music is definitely some of the best in an RPG, and many things in the game teach you about Japanese culture.

    Battle System and Personas in this game are also very complex and help the player learn and grow. Fusing personas is fun and rewarding and you have types on top of types of persona (similar to Pokemon) that aid you in your fight. You can also use fire arms to exploit weaknesses and cause hold ups.

    The Plot of the game takes quite a while to get started but once it does, it becomes quite interesting and exciting, the Phantom Thieves go through many struggles and overcome obstacles in their own private spots to gain the favor of the general public time and time again, so not only do they have their "Power Rangers" style during the metaverse but they also use knowledge and wit in real life. There are also some of the best plot twists in a JRPG that rival past installments.

    Cons-

    The Game is simply too long and that does not mix very well with the battle system at all. Thinking as a developer, I would want my game to be quite lengthy but there does exist a balance between how long a game the fans want it to be and how long it should be. JRPGs are known to be quite long to begin with but Persona 5 could very well take 200 full hours of play time to finish.

    Battle System yet again is not bad, there are guns, there are Personas and there are regular attacks as well and all your other basic RPG fundamentals. However, with how long this game actually is, Personas start to dominate the battle system by a lot to the point where they completely take over. Hold Ups are really cool and all but do I really have to see the same Victory pose art of each character over and over? The fights are very likely to become way too repetitive and you'll find yourself ending each one with: Persona, Weakness, Hold up, Victory Art, done. There could have been other ways to finish a fight other than a Hold Up into all out attack. Maybe Special attacks could have been present and made the system even more unique.

    The weakest part of this game are enemies and bosses. The enemies are your Personas so thats understandable seeing as how there is a taming aspect to this game with rules and limitations. But the bosses and mini bosses (Mementos Requests) are a pathetic excuse (Incoming Tales Bosses). They're absolutely horrible: A piggy bank boss, A painting boss? As soon as you see these two, you will guess what the next ones will be because of the Person's Palace. If that's not the worst part, one of them is literally a bunch of the same enemies until he runs out of enemies to use and loses because of it. Pretty much, bosses were probably fillers which is very disappointing.

    To sum up, for the most part it's a great game but it looks as though more should have went to the fights and bosses and there probably wasn't enough time for that.    … Expand
  98. pmasterfunk
    Oct 2, 2018
    7
    I'll try to make this short. I've been a MegaTen fan for a while now, and I was super hyped about P5. However, I feel it falls short of its predecessors (P3 and P4) and in many ways:

    - It probably has the worst battle system of the lot. The new elements, Psy and Nuke, make the gameplay even more main-character dependant. All-out attacks are overpowered and make all other tactics    I'll try to make this short. I've been a MegaTen fan for a while now, and I was super hyped about P5. However, I feel it falls short of its predecessors (P3 and P4) and in many ways:

    - It probably has the worst battle system of the lot. The new elements, Psy and Nuke, make the gameplay even more main-character dependant. All-out attacks are overpowered and make all other tactics pointless, and enemies who are hard to knock down are way tougher than anything else. Ambushes are broken, as enemies often get two turns attacking after one.

    - The supporting cast is the weakest of the three games; Ryuji is dumb and always mad, Ann is the ditzy blond who doesn't want to be sexualized but wears a catsuit, Morgana is a less interesting Teddy, Futaba is annoying, and Akechi is super tropey. Big bad is not interesting and only involved through some Deus Ex Machina garbage.

    - Story is also probably the weakest, the last chapters lazily throw in references to earlier events to make is sound like it was all part of an elaborate plan, even though adding connections between these events has no impact on the story.

    - There's too much dialog, I don't need to be told that unlocking a door is going to help me through this maze every single time, or what to do with this key that I've found in a room with a locked door. P3 and P4 already had quite a bit of dialog, but P5 pushes it way beyond that.

    - The new dungeons are quite good, but they become inacessible once finished. It's also hard to avoid enemies by running past them, and waiting to ambush enemies can make things long and monotonous. The camera gets testy when sneaking around, which may cause you to lose sight of that enemy you were trying to ambush. Mementos sucks.

    Not everything about P5 is bad, obviously. The game is super polished, even the menu screens are flashy and stylish. Voice acting is pretty solid, and some of the soundtrack moves towards Nocturne and DDS style metal tunes. There are tons of locations to visit, and the different activities/mini-games are numerous and fun. The input method for battles makes things go faster, which is nice. Saving anywhere (except for dungeons) is pretty nice, too. But these things don't compensate for the poor design choices for the battle system, thin characters, and weak story.    … Expand
  99. vinicius01
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    GREAT GAME!!!! the combat is nice and fluid(although nothing revolutionary,but the sense of style in each and every attack/move is so phenomenal... the characters also have some neat development.ai first glance most of them may seem generic and cliche,but as the story progresses,they reveal themselves and become even more charismatic.the story is the best in the series...really,there´sGREAT GAME!!!! the combat is nice and fluid(although nothing revolutionary,but the sense of style in each and every attack/move is so phenomenal... the characters also have some neat development.ai first glance most of them may seem generic and cliche,but as the story progresses,they reveal themselves and become even more charismatic.the story is the best in the series...really,there´s just no negatives that diminishes the game overall...fantastic game!!! JUST GO AND BUY IT !!!!!!!! 10 OUT OF 10!!!!!… Expand
  100. deadlysilentbob
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    all game development companies should take note. THIS is what you get when you put competent staff together with a decent budget and a time frame long enough to accomplish the entire vision of the game. This game absolutely DRIPS with polish, love, attention and care even in the smallest details.

    AND THE MUSIC!! not since Nobuo Uematsu hit his peak in the PS1 era of the final fantasy    all game development companies should take note. THIS is what you get when you put competent staff together with a decent budget and a time frame long enough to accomplish the entire vision of the game. This game absolutely DRIPS with polish, love, attention and care even in the smallest details.

    AND THE MUSIC!! not since Nobuo Uematsu hit his peak in the PS1 era of the final fantasy games have I heard a score in a game so profoundly AWESOME.

    This game will set the benchmark for what a turn based RPG should be in todays gaming world like The Witcher 3 did for open world RPGs.    … Expand
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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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