Persona 5 Tactica

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 15, 2023
    70
    Persona 5 Tactica isn’t something that’s going to blow anyone away, neither Persona fans nor fans of tactical RPGs. Its story is decent and interesting enough to see the players through to the end, but it likely won’t leave much of any lasting impact. The same goes for its overall presentation and music. Much of it is fun to look at and listen to, and there’s genuine enjoyment to be had, but none of it is anything one will remember for long after putting it down. Atlus did manage to craft a fun and interesting combat system here, though, one that’s simple and easy enough for genre newcomers to enjoy and which also offers enough depth to give those familiar with these sorts of games a few fun hours. Persona 5 Tactica is nothing genre defining, but it’s fun enough, especially for those who’d like another chance to spend some more time with the Phantom Thieves.
  2. Gamereactor UK
    Nov 15, 2023
    70
    Persona 5 Tactica is a good game in the genre of tactical role-playing games, but it does not reach the same heights as other similar games.
  3. Shacknews
    Nov 14, 2023
    70
    Just when Tactica’s combat feels like it steps into its own, the game ends. Atlus definitely played it safe by easing players into the basics and gradually giving them more freedom to use all of Tactica’s tools, but the moment where everything clicks and all the systems work together happens a little too late. There's a lot of potential here, though, and I hope this isn't the last time Atlus brings tactics to the shadow world.
  5. Gamer.no
    Nov 14, 2023
    60
    Among all the tactics games I've enjoyed in recent years, Persona 5 Tactica stands out as the least interesting. It has the potential to become something more, and the idea behind being able to knock down enemies to get new attacks is a good one. However, there is too little else here. The game quickly becomes repetitive, and the campaigns offer far too little variety.
  6. Eurogamer
    Nov 14, 2023
    60
    Persona 5 Tactica marks a welcome return for the Phantom Thieves, delivering a fun strategy spin-off with plenty of heart.
  7. Riot Pixels
    Apr 30, 2024
    50
    As a strategy fan, I was disappointed. And I can't recommend it even to hardcore fans of the Persona series.
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  1. Polygon
    Nov 14, 2023
    Ultimately, however, the main attraction of Tactica is its story. Much like Hi-Fi Rush at the beginning of the year, the narrative beats, perhaps inevitably, echo current events: the SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike, union organization efforts across multiple companies, including Sega of America, and, to an extent, the global protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.