Persona 5 Royal

 PlayStation 5
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 219 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 165 out of 219
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 219
  3. Negative: 43 out of 219
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  1. GriMw0lf
    Oct 24, 2022
    2
    Atlus must think its fans are morons. Twice the price of the PS4 version, and for what? 60 FPS and some very slight graphical upgrades you'll never notice. Oh, and you also get all the old DLC, most of which is just BGMs and some costumes. It would be cheaper to buy the PS4 version and the specific DLC you want than it would be to buy the ps5 version.

    There's also no free upgrade for    Atlus must think its fans are morons. Twice the price of the PS4 version, and for what? 60 FPS and some very slight graphical upgrades you'll never notice. Oh, and you also get all the old DLC, most of which is just BGMs and some costumes. It would be cheaper to buy the PS4 version and the specific DLC you want than it would be to buy the ps5 version.

    There's also no free upgrade for owners of the PS4 version, saves don't transfer if you own the PS4 version and neither do trophies.

    Just get the Ps4 version. It's 20-30 bucks on Amazon. Save yourself the money.    … Expand
  2. Octobierg
    Nov 3, 2022
    1
    Thanks to Atlus for making PlayStation owners buy the game for the THIRD time. You can immediately see the pro-consumer company. No, no thanks. The game is certainly good, but not 90+ score.
  3. Uzumaki514
    Oct 28, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's basically a 60 fps patch for $60. If you have the ps4 version it's not worth upgrading. This is greed at its finest.… Expand
  4. RicardoDavid
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    I just lost 5 hours of gameplay because there is no autosave feature. What a stupid design choice that is!
  5. Zsentlmen
    Oct 24, 2022
    0
    Forget about it Atlus. Whoever want to play this otherwise good game, buy the Ps4 version for halved price. They are 99% the same.
    These games are guilty pleasures for me, as they are so out of this world, silly usually stupid ones, somehow i started to like them. I have the Catherine Full Body day one edition, also P4G on my PSvita, also bought Persona5, then i bought the collectior    Forget about it Atlus. Whoever want to play this otherwise good game, buy the Ps4 version for halved price. They are 99% the same.
    These games are guilty pleasures for me, as they are so out of this world, silly usually stupid ones, somehow i started to like them. I have the Catherine Full Body day one edition, also P4G on my PSvita, also bought Persona5, then i bought the collectior edition of Persona5 Royal with the silly Joker mask and the art book.
    Atlus doing this "Let's make the game, then re-release it to grab some more money" thingy since P3, but at least they release the games with extended content. Royal were okey. It added plenty to make me forget i bought this for a full game's price (More if we count i got the collector one, but shame on me on this). Even if i hated how dumb they finished the story, and kinda destroyed every new character's personality it was good.
    But this is a joke. It seems like the exact same game. I don't know where they can improve a game which have cartoonish graphics. Maybe the lights but asking the full price from those, who bought the PS4 version already...
    Persona is always kinda about teens fighting against the society, that marks them as outsiders just because they not fit perfectly, the unjust of the world of adults, those who always want more and more money. Isn't this kinda ironic, Atlus?
    This kind of behaviour would deserve a Calling Card...    … Expand
  6. meyerpark
    Nov 18, 2022
    0
    Its exactly same as ps4 ver. Why does it need a ps5 ver when its exact same jrpg and other consoles needed it more than a ps5 getting another version of persona 5. Its a ps5 moneyhat, don't get this version but instead get a different version such as Xbox or Switch as its a brand new release on platform. Anyways, i love this jrpg but the ps5 specs for the graphics quality is horrible
  7. Sabrewulf1
    Nov 17, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Purely from a persona fan that loves the series, and owning on ps4, then purchasing the royal version at full price which was a bit of a bitter pill already. This should have been a free upgrade for original loyal purchasing fans on ps4. Sadly it is not. Its a 10 for those who never had it. But be warned, if you do get hooked and you wish for persona 6, remember they will make 6, then a 6 royal version. I will be waiting for that one and not jumping to 6 immediately on release. Sorry atlus, I know your game well, you did it with 4 and 4 gold too...I have learnt.… Expand
  8. Gamm0n
    Nov 24, 2022
    3
    Plays like a ps3 game.. can't put my finger up it but something feels off. I have gamepass as well so will see if it's any better on there.
  9. Mogmog000
    Jan 24, 2023
    0
    The masks and costumes of the phantom thieves are tacky.
    The dungeon is too long.
    The school part is long and boring.
    The interface is hard to see.
  10. wabbudi
    Mar 19, 2023
    0
    i know how to kill my bed and i am very siuuuuuuuuju becausee u are very nit yoop g oooo come te permetti
  11. Hishinowski
    Jun 28, 2023
    0
    Es una pasada de Atlus que si compraste la versión de PS4 no a puedas actualizar al PS5
  12. mitertc73
    May 14, 2023
    0
    this game is plain sttupid and really horrible, i can not understand how this crap could be liked by even a single person ?????
  13. tonberry_ftw
    Jun 24, 2023
    0
    This shouldn't have been sold as a separate game. It would've been a DLC. Still surprised they sold it as a separate game.

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Dec 13, 2022
    90
    Persona 5 Royal is the ultimate way to experience the renowned game. It may be worth a lower price upgrade if you already have it on the PlayStation 4, but for newcomers, it is hands down the best edition to get. And you should.
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  2. Softpedia
    Nov 21, 2022
    100
    Persona 5 Royal takes the formula established by the previous games and refines it to almost perfection. The intricacies of every system in the game, be it social- or combat-related, might be hard to understand at first, but Persona 5 Royal is pretty generous with objective deadlines, as well as tips and hints. However, if you want to get all that the game has to offer in terms of story, that’s a completely different tune. The outstanding soundtrack and visuals, as well as the top-notch combat system, social interactions, great characters and voice acting make Persona 5 Royal a JRPG masterpiece. This is a game that has little to no flaws, so everyone who loves the genre should make the time to play it.
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  3. Gaming Nexus
    Nov 4, 2022
    95
    Atlus has undoubtedly created a definitive experience that takes the crown jewel JRPG of the generation. Persona 5 Royal improves on everything the vanilla version was lacking, with new content, gameplay adjustments, and quality of life improvements, whilst telling a compelling narrative with colorful characters. This PlayStation 5 native port may be off-putting to previous owners on PlayStation 4 with no upgrade paths, but the faster load times, silky smooth 60 frames per second, 4K native resolution, and all included DLC make this title a must-play for any JRPG fan.
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