Persona 5 Royal

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 323 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 47 out of 323
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  1. Regular_Gameboy
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    I can’t believe this game is on Switch. And how well this game runs. Its a miracle!
  2. gq_foine
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! I played the PS4 version and now playing it through the Switch! You want the best turnbase RPG game on the Switch! This is it! Persona 4 Golden has a slightly better story, music, and characters but this Persona 5 has the best GAMEPLAY!
  3. Phoej_
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time, really. I bought the original on my PS4, and upgraded to Persona 5 Royal because I really saw how good the original Persona 5 was, and I really don't regret it one bit, got 375 hours and counting with New Game+ on my PS4. Absolutely amazing game, good story, good gameplay and just absolutely worth it all over.
  4. Jan_Rosencrantz
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    I’m not disappointed, i waited for this game so long and it worth it ! Much better than P3 and P4 !
  5. SPARKisnumber1
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    A perfect port of a great game. I really appreciate the fact that the UI is in native resolution even if the world around it isn’t, it makes for a great experience on the go with consistent frame rate and cool visuals.
  6. Sheepsyhere
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Perfect game, this review has to be longer so don’t mind this part of the review
  7. Rpg89
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    It can't run on switch they said. It loads faster than the ps4 version.
  8. Marmolillo
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    Decian que nunca llegaria y AQUI esta, uno de los mejores JRPG de la historia.
  9. Emanyueru
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Un gran JRPG de los mejores que he jugado
    -Buen Gameplay
    -Sistema Combates muy dinamico y divertido
    -Gran Contenido
    -Una Historia muy interesante
  10. Aboughtcritic
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Overall a great experience. Amazing visuals and a slick style topped of with compelling voice acting and a smooth soundtrack. The gameplay combines the turnbased smt combat a with a clever arcade version of a life sim, making this game highly attractive for teens that still go to school!
  11. Hagakuree
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Perfecto, por fin llega a la hibrida y mejor que nunca. Disfrutándolo como un enano!
  12. McP1x3l
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    Best JRPG i ever played. Really beautiful game. Don't read my review, just play it.
  13. Nintendist
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    this game is so GOOD. the SOUNDTRACK IS AMAZING. i love everything here, AWESOME
  14. MoR00
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    Everything new in the Royal version of the game:

    New character and party member named KasumiAn entirely new school semester has been added, expanding the story alongside a new PalaceThe new 'Thieves Den' feature lets you visit a huge room full of unlockable bonus content at any time through the pause menu. You can use in-game currency to unlock things like artwork, character models,    Everything new in the Royal version of the game:

    New character and party member named KasumiAn entirely new school semester has been added, expanding the story alongside a new PalaceThe new 'Thieves Den' feature lets you visit a huge room full of unlockable bonus content at any time through the pause menu. You can use in-game currency to unlock things like artwork, character models, cutscenes, and musicA number of brand new animated story cutscenesA whole new location called Kichijoji is yours to explore, and it's bigger than any other real world location in the gameKichijoji has a club that you can visit with party members, opening up new social and bonding eventsKichijoji's club features a darts minigame that enhances the effects of baton pass for each characterKichijoji's club also has billiards. There's no actual minigame, but choosing to play billiards strengthens your relationship with every available party member by a small amountKichijoji has a jazz bar that can grant party members level ups and stat boostsKichijoji has a temple where you can permanently increase Joker's SP through meditationKichijoji has a number of shops that offer new services and itemsTwo brand new confidants with their own perksAkechi's social link route has been completely overhauled, slots differently into the storySome confidants (particularly party members) have additional social scenesNew events, such as holidays and additional character scenes, have been added to the calendarNew PersonasNew third form for each party member's PersonaNew enemiesNew weaponsNew armourNew accessoriesNew itemsTwo new story endings The Phantom Thieves now have powerful 'Showtime' attacks — basically tag-team super moves. They're unlocked one by one as the story progressesAll Palaces have been reworked to some degree, although largely they remain the same in terms of layoutSome Palaces have completely new areasJoker now has a grappling hook that lets you access new areas in dungeonsThe grappling hook often leads to secret locations that house 'Will Seeds' — there are three Will Seeds to find in each PalaceEach time you find all three Will Seeds in a Palace, you'll be rewarded with a unique accessoryWill Seeds also restore a bit of the party's SPAll Palace bosses have been reworked in some way, either with additional mechanics or phasesSome Palaces now have additional boss-like enemies and encountersMementos, the randomised dungeon that you can visit when you have free time, has been expanded quite significantly — floors can be bigger and there's more room for exploration in generalMementos now has a shop that sells exclusive goods in exchange for 'flowers' — collectables that you find while exploringA new 'stamp' system has been added to Mementos. Stamps can be found on each floor, and you can spend them on three different bonuses: more exp, more money, and more items. Once activated, these bonuses are permanent, unless you decide to reset themThere are new side quests to complete in MementosRare, unstable shadows can now appear both in Palaces and Mementos. On death, they explode, dealing big damage to all other enemiesThe Velvet Room now offers special optional battles that you can take part in for various rewards (this is also where DLC battles take place)The Velvet Room can now go into a random 'alarm' mode, which powers up persona fusion and other services, but may also result in unexpected fusion results

    Ammo now restocks after battle, making guns way more valuable across dungeon runsSome Personas have been rebalanced both in terms of stats and available skillsSome enemies have been rebalanced both in terms of stats and available skillsThe baton pass mechanic has been expanded and is available to all party members from the beginning

    The calendar has been reworked in places, allowing for more free time and additional opportunities to interact with your confidantsMorgana doesn't tell you to go to bed quite so much — you generally get a lot more free time at night, even if you can't leave Leblanc'Assist' mechanic gives you recommendations on which confidant to visit and which stat to improveConfidants can now call you after you hang out with them, giving you an additional dialogue choice and therefore another opportunity to strengthen your bond with themSome confidants have reworked perks

    New opening movieNew main menu screenNew dialogue text font in the localised releaseSome dialogue windows have new visual effectsNew and additional character portraits in conversationsAround 30 new music tracksNew weather effects have been added depending on the time of year in-gameNew Game Plus now carries over additional bonuses, like HP and SP increases

    150+ hours of game play and all that content at $60, now including all DLC for free.    … Expand
  15. greninjaX
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    it's about time the switch got this masterpiece. the Switch should have gotten it in 2019, but better late than never I guess.
  16. Bidoulou
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    incroyable jeu du début à la fin, malgré un dernier acte qui m'a paru un tantinet long. Quelques faiblesses de ci et de là, mais dans l'ensemble un merveilleux voyage qui respecte tous les codes que je connaissais de persona 4 golden récemment découvert également sur pc. Les voleurs fantômes sont une bande de personnages attachants et leur histoire est prenante!
  17. Retro_Player_77
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    A fun RPG that I could take with me on the go. Again Atlus brought a real gem to the Switch. I would play this all day if I could.
  18. KMike25
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Hey it's on the switch now
    10/10 get the game on sale when its cheap

    One of the best games ever
  19. JLovar
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, finally on Switch. Good port, didn't notice any technical difficulties. Sometimes story might force you to follow its path and miss some days - but hey, story plays here main thing. I think the best part is that it's on Switch - since most of the time it's a slow-paced game, meaning you can take it with you everywhere and play everywhere, put on pause if you need to andAmazing game, finally on Switch. Good port, didn't notice any technical difficulties. Sometimes story might force you to follow its path and miss some days - but hey, story plays here main thing. I think the best part is that it's on Switch - since most of the time it's a slow-paced game, meaning you can take it with you everywhere and play everywhere, put on pause if you need to and continue later. A huge variety of characters from which anyone can find their best one. And finally - "Joker from Smash" got his own game on Switch!… Expand
  20. rivers5000
    Oct 25, 2022
    9
    Persona 5 Royal is a great game that amazes especially with smooth performance (considering on the Switch), great art style and incredible music. The graphic resolution of the game itself (characters, overworld) seem to be somewhere around 720p (docked) but the UI is in 1080p, which is great. The resolution in-game doesn't take away much from the experience and the performance is nearPersona 5 Royal is a great game that amazes especially with smooth performance (considering on the Switch), great art style and incredible music. The graphic resolution of the game itself (characters, overworld) seem to be somewhere around 720p (docked) but the UI is in 1080p, which is great. The resolution in-game doesn't take away much from the experience and the performance is near perfect.

    Two things bug me a bit: The calendar "time limit" (only ** days to complete a mission) which leads to unnecessary pressure and the dungeons (palaces) seem to be a bit repetitive.

    The story is extremely immersive and the characters have enough depth and diversity to keep you hooked.

    I'd definitely recommend this game - especially if you, like me, haven't played Persona 5 before.

    Well worth the price!

    PS: Please don't spoil yourself the fun by downloading the DLC Personas which are way too overpowered (hint from a YouTube video I recently watched)    … Expand
  21. GW96
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    The original Persona 5 game was my entry into the worlds that Atlus had made in the Shin Megami Universe. The only reason that I did play through it was due to it being a free title with my PlayStation 5 on the ps Plus Collection. I was unsure about the series if it was for me so I always went back and forth if I wanted to spend the money on it.

    By the end of my play though it held the    The original Persona 5 game was my entry into the worlds that Atlus had made in the Shin Megami Universe. The only reason that I did play through it was due to it being a free title with my PlayStation 5 on the ps Plus Collection. I was unsure about the series if it was for me so I always went back and forth if I wanted to spend the money on it.

    By the end of my play though it held the title as one of the best games I have ever played. I have been holding off on playing through P5 Royal on the hopes that it would come to the Switch. Finally after waiting (way less than others who have been long fans) I have loved getting to re-experience this game and experience the Royal additions on Switch.

    Definitely one of the strongest (if not the strongest) ports to come to the switch. The game runs excellent on the aging console. Returning to the soundtrack, art style, and tone of the Persona 5 world has truly been a delight. Running on the oled Switch is the best handheld experience with all the vibrant colors and style of Persona 5. I cannot imagine a better way to replay this or to play it for the first time.

    My only critique is the slight hazy effect that is there when playing in handheld. You do quickly get used to it and the game runs very clear when docked so it is not the end of the world and not even enough for me to subtract a point due to it being more on Nintendo than Atlus.

    Could not be happier jumping into this game again. I know some are frustrated that it is priced at the full price. Personally I don't mind paying the full amount considering my first play through was from the playstation collection. So I am more than happy to pay for the game to be on Switch. If nothing else it is a fantastic port that I think is worth the cost to show that people want Atlus games and the Persona series to have a permanent home on Switch.    … Expand
  22. thedarkhorse
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    This port runs smoothly on the Switch. So far, the story has been amazing. Banging jazz soundtrack as well.
  23. Elias373
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Besser als auf ps4
    Bestes Spiel aller zeiten
  24. Agusto101
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Es un juego bastante bueno y completo puede llegar a cansar o aburrir en ciertos momentos pero eso es algo normal en cualquier rpg ponerle menos seria un insulto o compararlo al nivel de un juego de pokemon.
  25. LORISZ84
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    The game on switch handheld è wonderful legendary . digital foundry are pain in the ass . The best game on portable
  26. Catsup
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    This game is really good and the switch version runs very smoothly, worth a pick up
  27. Nnorvv
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Playing this game now for 2. time on Switch after PS4 is reminiscing. The game stands as strongly as before. No perfomance issues, simply amazing gaming experience.
  28. WooingUover
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Easily one of the best RPGs of all time, the game has such an exciting world and tries to improve upon older RPG tropes set up by old RPG greats like Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy. The Shin Megami spin-off has always had a broad appeal thanks to the characters and mechanics, with this entry being a bit simpler than the older ones, the story is rather gripping, the mechanics of lifeEasily one of the best RPGs of all time, the game has such an exciting world and tries to improve upon older RPG tropes set up by old RPG greats like Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy. The Shin Megami spin-off has always had a broad appeal thanks to the characters and mechanics, with this entry being a bit simpler than the older ones, the story is rather gripping, the mechanics of life simulation to dungeon crawling are rather fun, it is a game meant to be style first, but there is plenty of substance within it that makes the game stick the landing and rather favorable for everyone. It might drag on toward the end thanks to its lengthy story. But every minute really knows how to grip the player into wanting to push forward. The only issues I have with it might not be too much on the game's fault but rather some issues with graphics and pricing, Atlus still wants to market this and charge the standard price for this game even though it's a re-release of a game that came out for Playstation about five years ago at the time of writing (the base Persona 5 game came out in April 2017, Royal was 2020, but I still consider this Persona 5 at the end of the day). And the Switch has some of the lower quality in terms of graphics, models, and the like, but that's just a surface-level critique in my opinion others might expect more if they pay for something at that price and it looks rather poor, this doesn't really lessen the experience as much for most people due to the game just being overall fun for everyone, it's a great game and easily deserves some time if you're willing to give it that.… Expand
  29. cptstainless
    Nov 1, 2022
    9
    Great port of a great game! No technical problems, performance is flawless. Feels right at home on the Switch.
  30. TheOldestOak
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This is the best JRPG I've ever played in my 35 years of gaming. It's thoroughly enjoyable and I can recommend it to anyone.
  31. muffin_kirby
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    I have absolutely fallen in love with this game. I bought it the day it came out and was originally put off by the game. The beginning tutorial does have some major drawbacks, specifically with the lack of a marker. For the rest of the game when you need to go somewhere you have a marker to show you, but for some reason on the first day of school the game wants you to go through so manyI have absolutely fallen in love with this game. I bought it the day it came out and was originally put off by the game. The beginning tutorial does have some major drawbacks, specifically with the lack of a marker. For the rest of the game when you need to go somewhere you have a marker to show you, but for some reason on the first day of school the game wants you to go through so many different areas with no real help or direction. It put me off from playing it for 2 whole months. However recently I decided to get back into it after suffering from school and Zelda fatigue and oh wow there is a slew of amazing content to explore. Firstly, every character is super interesting. As a major fan of Fire emblem 3 houses, this game reminded me much of it, to the point where I wouldn't be surprised if many parts of 3H were inspired by Persona 5. Some of the characters, specifically Ryuji(who I thought was simply a random NPC that was gonna be killed off in the first place to raise stakes) Ann and Sojiro are fascinating. Kamoshida is a compelling villain with good personal stakes to the main characters. The next villain isn't quite as strong but still has a good presence. While I am only through two areas, I am consistently floored with the amount of new activities I discover. Between learning I could have a part time job, to making coffee that could be used in battles, to discovering the slew of interesting side characters and their "support" conversations, this is for sure one of the most well detailed story driven games ever. If you've ever played an elder scrolls or fallout game and wished that there were more compelling and interesting characters,I implore you to play this game. While I wasn't the biggest fan of it's turn based combat, especially because much of it is not explained outright but in long tutorial menus(which isn't such a bad thing as forcing the player to learn everything would have been a drag) but there is still quite a bit to it. It can also be quite difficult trying to reacquire personas you need for that one side quest with Caroline and Justine. I always find myself too easily killing off the personas I want to catch to fuse. However, these are minor complaints that don't take away too much from the experience. While I hate being one of the people to say "just get through the beginning bro it gets good later I swear," if you can brace through the tutorial there's an amazing game to be found here. 9.3/10… Expand
  32. Ronkie
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    9.9 for I have missed some major content due to in game choices. Its too long (80-90 hours) to play new game plus.
  33. cartoon897
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    This game is **** PERFECT!!!, but deep down, it's true. The ending part is better.
  34. sloomo
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    I got it for my nephew. He says it’s good, but he still prefers fire emblem three houses.
  35. dharma
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    The best JRPG of the last generation is still the best iteration of this series. Great art design, killer soundtrack, a dynamic turn based system. The list goes on and on. The fact that it is only available now on the Switch. Being portable is also a great benefit for this game, which is a very, very long one (100 hrs plus). A must buy.
  36. redeyedwerewolf
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    Best game in history gets ported to switch. Still the best game in history. Buy this game if you are a JRPG Fan
  37. Sunshadow87
    Dec 30, 2022
    10
    Finalmente pude jugar a este juego. He de decir que, aunque en mi corazón disfrute más de persona 3 en su día, persona 5 royal mejora todos los elementos característicos de la saga y los eleva a su máximo exponente, siendo sin lugar a dudas una obra maestra. Eso sí, sin ser perfecto y acarreando también los problemas que tiene la saga persona en general, como comento al final.

    Los    Finalmente pude jugar a este juego. He de decir que, aunque en mi corazón disfrute más de persona 3 en su día, persona 5 royal mejora todos los elementos característicos de la saga y los eleva a su máximo exponente, siendo sin lugar a dudas una obra maestra. Eso sí, sin ser perfecto y acarreando también los problemas que tiene la saga persona en general, como comento al final.

    Los puntos fuertes de este juego son sin lugar a dudas sus diseños, su música y sus personajes. La dualidad entre la vida social y las mazmorras esta muy bien llevada, pudiendo perdernos horas en una de las dos partes jugables sin tocar la otra y no echarla de menos. En los combates aleatorios contra enemigos considero que el juego es inferior a lo ofrecido en la saga principal, aunque tienen mucho ritmo y son rápidos, pero los combates contra los jefes estás muy bien diseñados, suponiendo un reto en el que nos obligan a aprender sus patrones y debilidades.

    Como digo el juego no es perfecto. Por un lado, y a pesar de su extrema duración, uno de los personajes principales (de los últimos en unirse) se siente completamente antinatural e implementado a correprisa. No digo que sea un mal personaje, si no que sus reacciones a ciertos eventos sucedidos en su arco son totalmente antinaturales, pareciendo que se omitieron escenas o algo similar a la hora de implementarlo, lo cual choca con lo bien escritos que estan el resto de personajes principales y secundarios.

    Por otro lado, aunque esto es algo menor, la versión Royal implementa más contenido post-game, además de nuevos personajes y escenas a lo largo del juego. El problema es que el climax del combate con el jefe final original es mucho más épico que los sucesos de este post-game, lo cual hace que este momento acabe siendo un anticlimax, una especie de "coitus interruptus" en el momento de mayor epicidad. Sin embargo y en su defensa, todo esta implementado a nivel argumental de una forma soberbia.

    Y por último, siendo un juego de persona no podria no acarrear el problema que tiene la saga desde persona 3. El calendario de la parte social. Me explico: la gestión del tiempo para las actividades sociales es muy importante para tratar de maximixar nuestras relaciones con todos los personajes, pero sin embargo, como ocurre en toda la saga, intentar planificarte el tiempo para conseguir esto en función del calendario es imposible sin una guía. Esto es debido a que eventualmente ocurriran eventos sorpresa que te bloquearan días o semanas enteras, y para aquellos que intentamos hacer esto sin guía no nos queda otra que recurrir a una segunda partida para alcanzar ese 100% del que nos fuimos capaces. Realmente el problema radica en que no hayan una serie de "días de gracia" extra para poder completar todas las relaciones por uno mismo, aunque en la versión Royal es cierto que si que introducen algo de tiempo extra.

    Cómo veis los fallos son poquitos, y realmente este juego tiene tanta fama que creo que no merece la pena resaltar más su excelencia. Habiendo llegado a todas las plataformas solo puedo decir que si no has jugado aún no se a que estas esperando. Eso sí, preparate para dedicarle más de 100 horas de juego...    … Expand
  38. cry3ngine
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Persona 5 Royal auf der Switch ist einfach ein Traum wahr geworden! Die einzigartige Mischung aus sozialen Simulationen, rundenbasierten Kämpfen und einer fesselnden Handlung hat mich völlig in den Bann gezogen. Die Möglichkeit, Beziehungen aufzubauen und den Alltag eines japanischen Schülers zu erleben, verleiht dem Spiel eine unglaubliche Tiefe. Die neuen Inhalte und Charaktere in derPersona 5 Royal auf der Switch ist einfach ein Traum wahr geworden! Die einzigartige Mischung aus sozialen Simulationen, rundenbasierten Kämpfen und einer fesselnden Handlung hat mich völlig in den Bann gezogen. Die Möglichkeit, Beziehungen aufzubauen und den Alltag eines japanischen Schülers zu erleben, verleiht dem Spiel eine unglaubliche Tiefe. Die neuen Inhalte und Charaktere in der Royal-Version haben das Spielerlebnis noch erweitert und vertieft. Die kunstvolle Grafik, der mitreißende Soundtrack und die tiefgründigen Themen machen Persona 5 Royal zu einem wahren Meisterwerk. Ich kann nicht anders, als es jedem zu empfehlen, der eine fesselnde Geschichte erleben möchte, die mit Gameplay-Vielfalt und Charaktertiefe überzeugt.… Expand
  39. adg1986
    Jan 7, 2023
    9
    Es un juego impresionante, adictivo, con combates que aun siendo a turnos consiguen cierto frenetismos. Buena historia.

    Única pega para no darle el 10, es excesivamente largo y acaba cansando
  40. NylonYT
    May 11, 2023
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played. There are so many things to do in this game its just insane. This is definitely worth 60 dollars and its even more worth it if the price is lower than that. The story in this game is amazing and will satisfy anybody (except maybe persona 4 fans). The music in this game is also just amazing. There are twists, turns, betrayals, and so much more toOne of the best games i have ever played. There are so many things to do in this game its just insane. This is definitely worth 60 dollars and its even more worth it if the price is lower than that. The story in this game is amazing and will satisfy anybody (except maybe persona 4 fans). The music in this game is also just amazing. There are twists, turns, betrayals, and so much more to this game that make it interesting to play. Combat is amazing as well. The game is just stylish, fun, and overall good. 10/10… Expand
  41. PandaBass
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    The game is absolutely fantastic, it's a shame the visuals are a bit blurry, especially in in-engine cutscenes. It doesn't harm gameplay though so it's not hard to look past it. Performance is stable.
  42. chrischaos
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Amazing, addictive gameplay and story. I've completed the story and I'm currently working through New Game+. I've found it very hard to put down. Persona 5 Royal performs much better that I was expecting on the Switch. In particular, the loading times impressed me the most. The game's transitions and loads are hardly even noticeable. i wish I could give this game a 10/10, but oneAmazing, addictive gameplay and story. I've completed the story and I'm currently working through New Game+. I've found it very hard to put down. Persona 5 Royal performs much better that I was expecting on the Switch. In particular, the loading times impressed me the most. The game's transitions and loads are hardly even noticeable. i wish I could give this game a 10/10, but one nagging issue has been really irritating. When playing with the network connection enabled (for additional features), the connection will randomly disconnect. And it can be a hassle to turn back on since you have to go into Config settings to re-enable it. If you're in the middle of story content (such as a school day), you can't access immediately the config settings to re-enable it. Overall, network connectivity has been a frustrating experience, but everything else has been excellent.… Expand
  43. FlamingNinjaGmr
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    Best turn-based RPG of all time, and it's now on a portable console. Just get it.
  44. SBmania
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    This game (if you can get pass the sexualization) It is so good. It's fun it pulls at your heartstrings. it has flaws but due to how fun the gameplay is and how endeared you can get to the charecters if you go out of your way to do it during "free time". It may be steep due to it being a three year old game but i'm a nintendo fan so idc. this quickly became my favourite game of all time.
  45. Arty_o
    Feb 22, 2023
    9
    Good port for Nintendo Switch. Solid story and unexpected twists. Memorable vivid characters with their own personalities. Good balance between dialogs, day-life activities and battles. Good art-style. But: -0.5 the game tries to choke you at the end, which makes you tired.
    -0.5 more likely you need to go through guides to obtain "extended" content. Otherwise you may recognize that you    Good port for Nintendo Switch. Solid story and unexpected twists. Memorable vivid characters with their own personalities. Good balance between dialogs, day-life activities and battles. Good art-style. But: -0.5 the game tries to choke you at the end, which makes you tired.
    -0.5 more likely you need to go through guides to obtain "extended" content. Otherwise you may recognize that you spent 100 hours in "extended" game version without that extension! Perfect run is recommended. Well, you can try "new game +" if you have enough time.    … Expand
  46. Mene0
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game, from start to finish. Superb visuals, soundtrack, story and turn based gameplay. A few complaints like how the confidant system takes too long and some of them are almost useless, and the story taking too much time sometimes, aren't enough to eclipse this absolute gem of a game. You should definitely play this if given the chance.
  47. magicman420
    Jan 19, 2023
    10
    Amazing port. Perfect combination of combat, story, and good old fashioned slice of life, thank you Atlus for bringing all the modern Persona games to the Switch.
  48. skylinewpc
    Dec 19, 2022
    9
    I have to say Persona games are just perfect for the Handheld console, especially Persona 4 Golden(if possible). Persona 5 Royal compared with Persona 4 Golden, has restrooms between floors, which solves the most important problem I faced in Persona 4 Golden. It was pure torture to play Persona 4 Golden on hard mode without a restroom, you get one shot by an enemy and you restart the wholeI have to say Persona games are just perfect for the Handheld console, especially Persona 4 Golden(if possible). Persona 5 Royal compared with Persona 4 Golden, has restrooms between floors, which solves the most important problem I faced in Persona 4 Golden. It was pure torture to play Persona 4 Golden on hard mode without a restroom, you get one shot by an enemy and you restart the whole run. That is fixed in Persona 5 Royal and it was so good to play. The combat of the Persona game is always pretty good and fun to play with, and with the gun added to Persona 5, it gives more strategies and choices for players to take down enemies. The other part of the game involves talking with other confidants, which was fun to play too. The music is very good, and the graphic on Switch is actually decent and very playable. The only problem I had was that I was getting wrecked by endgame bosses and I eventually used the DLC persona Izanagi-no-Okami, and I just totally destroyed the game. I feel like if you want difficulties, don't use this persona on the first run-through. It is so overpowered. Other than that, it was pretty fun and the whole game takes about 80-90 hours to complete( for one run-through). If you are JRPG fan, or you are an Anime fan, this game definitely worth your shot.… Expand
  49. fishyperil
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    awesome music, interesting dungeons, dope designs and a captivating story with many loveable characters and a great sense of character development. possibly the best JRPG I've ever played
  50. SquidC4
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    Perfect for new and returning fans alike, his an incredibly well done port of an already brilliant game. It feels at home on the switch, and with little bugs (experienced one minor bug in my playthrough) you couldn't really ask for much more.
  51. Handgames
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    Such a fantastic game, every little part of it makes you want to play more and more; It's amazing to have that many possibilities in a JRPG game, from the place you want to work to who you want to be friends with. Even if you've already played it, you must take Persona 5 With you in your backpack.
  52. Gaspos05
    Jan 11, 2023
    8
    i never finished the game because i am lazy, but i have played over 60 hours and find it very enjoyable.
  53. cloudydays
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time and I've been playing them for a while. I liked it so much, I got P5 originally and was hesitant about buying the upgraded version but boy it was worth it. Lots of added content and a couple new faces added. :) If you're anything like me, you WILL get attached to these characters! The writing is dang good as always. I still can't decide who is bestOne of my favorite games of all time and I've been playing them for a while. I liked it so much, I got P5 originally and was hesitant about buying the upgraded version but boy it was worth it. Lots of added content and a couple new faces added. :) If you're anything like me, you WILL get attached to these characters! The writing is dang good as always. I still can't decide who is best waifu, probably Death Nurse :D Hehe. I will cherish this game forever. P6, please take my future coin… Expand
  54. Tenisine
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    A truly wonderful game. Everything from the story, to the characters, the music, the art, and of course the game-play itself, nothing says otherwise. I cannot even imagine giving this game anything below a 9. Truly a masterpiece, anyone reading this must play it.
  55. noanony
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    Amazing, one of the best game experience I ever had. Probably the best game that I have played in 2022.
    update: after playing the other persona games and replaying persona 5 royal, i noticed many flaws, it doesn't stop being a great game tho.
  56. HIBBITY
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    My soundtrack came with some random rpg so that's pretty nice of them to throw it in
  57. KashuNexus
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    Very Good Game Good Music Good Gameplay Play Good Characters Good Stuff
    That's All
  58. Jerg4n
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    Absolutely the best RPG I've ever played. Nothing comes close to the sheer amount of style and personality P5 displays in it's every aspect, and the music is probably the most consistently banging out of any videogame ost.
  59. CarpMagik
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    Persona 5 is my favorite game by a long shot. It has a unique and astonishing art style, a very interesting story, a very fun turn-base combat system accompanied with a plenty of little mechanics that creates epic fights. Soundtrack is an absolute masterpiece. The parts between the dungeon exploration where you build relationships with your friends may not be fun for everyone as it is aPersona 5 is my favorite game by a long shot. It has a unique and astonishing art style, a very interesting story, a very fun turn-base combat system accompanied with a plenty of little mechanics that creates epic fights. Soundtrack is an absolute masterpiece. The parts between the dungeon exploration where you build relationships with your friends may not be fun for everyone as it is a major part of the game, but I love it.… Expand
  60. miZu_gamebigboy
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Najlepszy JRPG na najlepsze konsoli do JRPGów stworzonej. Nie wybrażam sobie ogrywać tej historii na czymkolwiek innym. Czekałem na ten port lata i udało się. Wbite 150 godzin, najpiękniejsza przygoda w życiu zaliczona.
  61. Fabiurimor
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Este juego logro lo que pensaba imposible, jamas creí que algún videojuego lograra superar a the legend of zelda breath of the wild y a the last of us en mi top 1, tenia un empate con esos dos porque no se cual me gusta mas, en 2023, viviendo no el mejor de mis momentos un día un bendito día decidí instalar la prueba de 4 horas de este juego en mi play 5, la mejor decisión que he tomado enEste juego logro lo que pensaba imposible, jamas creí que algún videojuego lograra superar a the legend of zelda breath of the wild y a the last of us en mi top 1, tenia un empate con esos dos porque no se cual me gusta mas, en 2023, viviendo no el mejor de mis momentos un día un bendito día decidí instalar la prueba de 4 horas de este juego en mi play 5, la mejor decisión que he tomado en mi historia, le basto menos de una hora para enamorarme, lo busque en múltiples plataformas hasta que me decidí por Nintendo, un acierto mas considerando el tiempo que me la pase jugando en portátil, fue una experiencia tan única de principio a fin, se convirtió en mi adicción, solo me ha pasado esto dos veces, con obras audiovisuales primero con Zelda BOTW y con SNK el anime, me pegue unas viciadas a estos dos de 14 horas por día, pero lo que me paso con persona los supero sin lugar a dudas es un universo tan hermoso y con problemáticas tan reales y hasta comunes, mas para mi que tengo 20 años, lo de ir a la escuela y meterse en problemas es algo que tengo muy reciente, es tan sencillo encariñarte con estos personajes, todos aportan algo y tienen su propia historia, sus propios problemas, es mejor que la vida real, para alguien como yo que los últimos años se la ha pasado aislado de la sociedad y que ni cuando esta con sus amigos disfruta, es raro me da pena decir que prefiero vivir en ese mundo de p5r que en el real, pero es cierto, persona 5 no solo me hizo ver las cosas de distinta manera, me hizo apreciar el mundo en el que vivo, las distintas e infinitas posibilidades que tenemos en el, apreciar los pequeños detalles, aptitudes que pasan desapercibidas, cosas como leer, estudiar, preparar un café, etc. ver como joker lo hacia me causo un instaromantizamiento de las pequeñas cosas que se pueden hacer en el día, me dan ganas de relacionarme con muchas personas, estudiar, practicar algún deporte, buscar empleo, este juego me regreso las ganas de vivir que vi perdidas hace bastante tiempo ya.

    Hay millones de cosas que no voy a abarcar en esta reseña porque es un juego tan largo y tan perfecto que no me da el tiempo, solo finalizare con que Persona 5 cambio y salvo mi vida, es mi juego favorito, ayer lo acabe y me siento vacío pero con esas ganas de comerme al mundo, que p5r me regreso, estaré eternamente agradecido con todas las personas que hicieron posible la realización de este juego, les debo mucho y no hay palabras que expresen lo que este juego significa para mi, en cuento tenga dinero me llevare este juego en la piel y en la tumba, sera el primer tatuaje que tenga chance el ultimo, lo que si se es que no quiero jamas olvidar lo que significa para mi.

    GRACIAS PERSONA 5 ROYAL TE AMO    … Expand
  62. wabbudi
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    game to found b1tches
    mi piace il pisello hai rotto u gazz fammi scrive buvvhinare
  63. BadSector
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    The game is almost perfect. Visually stunning with good plot. The only thing that annoyed me was the dialogue I found it really stupid sometimes.
  64. Castrocae
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    Great story which adds a Lot to the base game, compelling characters with great narratives, and the soundtrack Is one of if not the best of videogames in general, the experience in switch Is good, with stable fps and a high resolution overall, it has nothing to Envy to other consoles when it comes to runinng the game smoothly
  65. AbuelaTetona69
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    God God God. Since nobody likes me, I spend 15 hours a day playing this masterpiece and I don't realize it because of how addictive it is.
  66. Hate_
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Persona 5, Royal or otherwise, is a fantastic game that tells a story that really shows how much video games can move a person emotionally. If you get the time and money, play it. It's good! And the last 20 something reviews I've done have been me in a sarcastic rage. I was off my meds for the last several months and I also needed a solid punch in the face.
  67. elysie
    May 13, 2023
    9
    First,I've never played Persona's predecessor,so I think it is very amazing for me.It has the best story and the best art in almost all games.However,on the Swich,it is not too suitable for the game,that's why I score 9 instead of 10.
  68. Cassieden73
    May 15, 2023
    10
    J'ai découvert ce jeu sur playstation 4 en 2021 , je ne connaissais pas la série , je l'ai acheté car c'était un rpg au tour par tour et traduit en français. Je n'aimais pas de plus à la base le style manga. J'étais fan de la série des FF depuis ff7 sur ps1 et d'autres avant(ff6,ff5 etc).... et ce jeu a été une révélation. Une histoire(plutôt des) histoire passionnante,J'ai découvert ce jeu sur playstation 4 en 2021 , je ne connaissais pas la série , je l'ai acheté car c'était un rpg au tour par tour et traduit en français. Je n'aimais pas de plus à la base le style manga. J'étais fan de la série des FF depuis ff7 sur ps1 et d'autres avant(ff6,ff5 etc).... et ce jeu a été une révélation. Une histoire(plutôt des) histoire passionnante, riche en gameplay, émotion, avec des liens à créer entre les personnages, un bouleversement emotionnel. Une direction artistique à couper le souffle. Je ne jugerais pas les aliasing, chute de framerate etc du titre sur switch ou autre support, n'y connaissant rien. Je me base sur mon expérience du jeu, de mes attentes et de ce que j'ai ressenti et aimé.… Expand
  69. mkwo
    May 19, 2023
    10
    I was captivated the whole 140 hours i played. Has some of the best music in any video game. I wish the social links weren't mostly boring and copy pastes, but besides that it was a near perfect experience.
  70. Videogamessuper
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Tremendo juego , perfecto para la switch cientosd e horas de contenido a un buen precio. Uno de los mejores rpg .. que afortunadamente pudo escapar de las garras de CLONY.
  71. Bulbzu
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    Its great, but the time you are given is just enough and hard to manage. The combat is great and let's be honest the boss fights are like hell. I reccomend whole-heartedly but its a long road, stressfull and frustrating at times, and the controls and performance on the switch are kinda lacking, even though its a spectacular port.
  72. klurxx
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Best game ever. Deep story, fantastic combat system,memorable characters and 0 bugs.

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94

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. TierraGamer
    Nov 14, 2022
    95
    Persona 5 Royal is a title for every video game lover. The style and art direction have characterized it and finished establishing the franchise. Its arrival on new consoles will only allow more people to enjoy one of the best games that Atlus has made with this team. The only problem is its enormous duration that, for some, could seem unnecessary amid excellent character development that immerses the player in their world.
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  2. We Got This Covered
    Nov 7, 2022
    90
    If you're looking for something to play at the coffee shop or on the train, then I'd recommend picking up Persona 5 Royal on Nintendo Switch. It might be best experienced on other consoles, but playing one of the greatest games of this decade on the go sounds pretty nice to me.
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  3. WellPlayed
    Oct 31, 2022
    95
    The Switch has had a good run of major ports lately, and Persona 5 Royal is no exception. It may have taken a while to get here, but the journey is more than worthwhile for new and returning Thieves. And now, Smash fans will finally know who Joker really is.
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