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Persona 5 Royal

Critics Consensus (Play It)

Persona 5 Royal adds a gigantic amount of changes and improvements to the core Persona 5 experience. This is a must-own JRPG, but also a great game for anyone looking to discover a new genre.

Game Info

Prepare for an all-new RPG experience in Persona 5 Royal based in the universe of the award-winning series, Persona! Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. Break free from the chains of modern society and stage grand heists to infiltrate the minds of the corrupt and make them change their ways! Persona 5 Royal is packed with new characters, confidants, story depth, new locations to explore, and a new grappling hook mechanic for stealthy access to new areas. With a new semester at Shujin Academy, get ready to strengthen your abilities in the metaverse and in your daily life. Persona 5 Royal presents a unique visual style and award nominated composer Shoji Meguro returns with an all-new soundtrack. Explore Tokyo, unlock new Personas, customize your own personal Thieves Den, discover a never-before-seen story arc, cutscenes, alternate endings, and more!

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Total Reviews: 87

Editors' Choice, Nom: Best RPG (2020)

Platinum TIER

43% of scored reviews gave Persona 5 Royale a perfect score (100/100)

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RATING & REVIEWS

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Critic Reviews

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CRITIC REVIEWS

All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.

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Median Score

97%

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70%
T.J. Hafer (IGN)
[Date Unavailable]
10/10

“Persona 5 Royal takes an all-time great JRPG and makes it even greater. Going above and beyond a re-release or a remaster, almost everything has been expanded and improved with an entire game’s worth of new content and improvements.”

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Brian Shea (Game Informer)
[Date Unavailable]
9.3/10

“While new characters and a new post-game palace are the biggest selling points, the tweaks and improvements make this the best way to experience one of the best RPGs in recent memory.”

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Michael Higham (GameSpot)
[Date Unavailable]
10/10

“By refining what was already great and building on its best qualities with a brilliant new story arc, Persona 5 Royal asserts itself as an unforgettable and empowering RPG.”

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Best RPG

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