GameSpot - Persona 5 Review

Persona 5's compulsive gameplay and infectious energy make it a standout RPG.

[black0o]

I'm seeing a lot of 9s .... sweet

[UltraNova]

Another must play game...how is it possible to keep up....

[RpgSama]

Another day, another 9+ game for Ps4, this is getting crazy right now, no wallet is able to keep up with this, never has a year started better for gamers than 2017, it's just incredible.

[Unspoken]

Does it have the option for no subs? English voice overs are very cringy. How about co op and multiplayer? Please tell me this is not another single player experience...

Controls and camera angels are crap and it's a pain to execute movements and actions at times. Sounds like a 10 score to me. 9 is too low. At least its a step in the right direction for JRPGs.

[BlackTar187]

i'm still playing NIOH jeez

I am going form Nioh to Horizon to Nier and then maybe this, at this rate though i'll be into June before i beat Nier maybe july. My does life have to have responsibilty?

[S2Killinit]

And 10s (: looks like its going to be fun

[Erik7357]

Persona is one of my all time favorites. I think I will love this one

[Relientk77]

Damn this game sounds so epic

[Eonjay]

Its like something for everyone. if you lost track of all the highly reviewed PS games... don't feel bad, we all did.

[showtimefolks]

Not a fan of this series as I suck at turn based combat but I do know this many gamers have been waiting for this next persona game

Ps4 has been on an epic roll

I may rent it to give it a try is there a easy difficulty option? And any suggestions for new comers to the series

[IraqCombatVet]

You can switch difficulty levels. And the turn based system is much more streamlined than any other turn based system before it so you should have no problem with it.

I think you'll enjoy the game a lot. I used to be skeptical about these type of games until I played Persona 3. Then when I played Persona 4 Golden it shattered my entire world. Persona is absolutely incredible. Definitely give it a rent and you'll see what I'm talking about.

[DaFeelz]

Yeah, I want to give this a go too but it would be my 1st foray in the turn based world. Any pros here to help us newbies out? Wanna see what all the fuss is about

[_-EDMIX-_]

Turn base is very easy to figure out. I'd argue the concept is made to be user friendly.

You can take your time to really look at set ups, make changes in turns to fix your situation. You never feel like you need to be an expert, you have all the time to really analyse and think situations through.

I'd recommend other turned based games like I Am Setsuna for first time Turned Based RPG games as its pretty easy to get, if you can spend like 5 or 6 bucks on another older turned based game to see if you like the concept, I'd recommend that even.

Who knows, you may not like the concept and I can't really say spend $60 on something you might not really like or care for after a while.

[_-EDMIX-_]

I don't know if I could recommend it.

Seriously.

"Not a fan of this series as I suck at turn based combat"

That is kinda the best part about this series. I love turned based games and just LOVE the Persona series. If I like it because of that, I don't know if you'll like it be the honest. The series has great side stories, great main stories, cool meta games that really build the narrative (ie jobs, school work, dating etc), but at the end of the day, you are playing the combat for the biggest chunk of theses games.

I'm sure we talked about this before, but I don't know if I can really say buy this if you don't like turned based.

Honestly, I'm trying to be as objective and unbias as possible right now. I love the series and its day 1 for me, but that is why I'm telling you it might not work out for you really don't care for the turned based.

[DaFeelz]

Thanks for the reply. I might do it. I've found that playing games outside my normal genres have landed me some gems that I wouldn't have known otherwise. Dragons Dogma and Project X Zone come to mind. I'll check out some gameplay videos on YouTube before I make the jump. But hearing from people who love the genre, helps far more than just seeing it being played on screen. To understand what people love about something, will help me understand what it is I'm trying to adopt and learn to love myself. Thanks again! I just might do it.

[MasterCornholio]

Can't wait to get my hands on this.

:)

[Gamist2dot0]

This is what happens when you let devs delay their games till they're ready.

[alstruck]

Has been a while since seeing 9s and 10s for a JRPG.. must be really good

[theshredded]

Goodbye social life! I can't wait to play my first Persona!

[S2Killinit]

Me too mate.

[_-EDMIX-_]

You mean hello Social Link?!

[monkey602]

Haha too right! The Girlfriend and lads are sick of me talking about this coming out soon. They kept saying the same "when it comes out its the end of his social life". I'm like Nah its the start of one :P

[joab777]

Not that I don't love Zelda. I do. It is a marvel. But I'm interested to see how many sites give lower reviews to this game simply because this game is damn near perfect! It may not have the mass appeal, but has improved in every way from a game many considered one of the greatest rpgs ever made in P4.

[gangsta_red]

I'm more interested to see how many sites (and comments) write "10's are controversial" articles for this game.

[Summons75]

Take note Bioware. THIS is how you make an RPG and please fans.

[joab777]

Obviously I can't argue polish and P5 is my most anticipated game, but ME was second. And while it definitely has issues, there is so much that it did right. Maybe the team being new and the scope was too much for the time because I feel like if it had more polish, we would be talking a lot differently.

All and all I love ME. I will love P5 also, but I am happy!

[Kratosthegr8]

Congrats Atlas and Sony... Well deserved. Not really my cup of tea but from what I read in the reviews those who are into JRPGs will really enjoy this.

[CrimsonWing69]

I really can't wait for this. I'm really glad Atlus sticks to their guns and doesn't try to do away with turn-based battles. I wish FF15 would've been ballsy enough to keep with it. Also can't wait for the next Shin Megami Tensei game.

[Der_Kommandant]

My credit card is hurts, Sony.. give us a break, please!!!

[ShadowKnight]

I owned all the Persona games except for the the first one. Can't wait ti get back into it.

[Legatus]

JPRG masterpiece is upon us.

[Lime123]

Persona 5 metascore 94?

So now Persona 5 (metascore 94), Uncharted 4 (metascore 93) and Bloodborne (metascore 92) are higher rated than every single Xbox One "exclusive"?

[VsAssassin]

Wonderful reviews so far. I am still hoping and praying that my preordered standard copy comes with that sweet DS4 decal.

On a side note: Now that Atlus is done with the primary colors (Blue for P3, Yellow for P4, Red for P5), I wonder what theme color will P6 represent. Any guesses guys?