Persona 5 Royal

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 323 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 259 out of 323
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 323
  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. cyphus6
    Nov 22, 2022
    4
    I was super excited to finally play this highly-acclaimed JRPG. Unfortunately this is 75% dialogue, and there can be hours of that between actual enemy areas. Its a beautiful game and I did enjoy my time, but had to stop before I got to the 4th boss. The combat is fun, but ultimately too easy, especially coming from SMT5. Its not a bad game at all, I'm sure great, but not great for me
  14. Nintendist
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    this game is so GOOD. the SOUNDTRACK IS AMAZING. i love everything here, AWESOME
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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!
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. thedarkhorse
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    This port runs smoothly on the Switch. So far, the story has been amazing. Banging jazz soundtrack as well.
  24. Elias373
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Besser als auf ps4
    Bestes Spiel aller zeiten
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. Catsup
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    This game is really good and the switch version runs very smoothly, worth a pick up
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. Weequ
    Dec 19, 2022
    7
    I endured 20 hours of endless dialogue before I started fast-forwarding. That’s when I knew I wouldn’t be able to finish the game. I like the gameplay when you actually get to play. Reading all the text is exhausting, especially when it feels like the story isn’t really progressing. Not a game for me at least, but I can see what people like about it.
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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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