Persona 5 Royal
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- March 31, 2020
- Atlus
- RPG
- Editors' Choice, Nom: Best RPG (2020)
Total Reviews: 87
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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.
Persona 5 Royal
- March 31, 2020
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Critic Reviews: 87
- Editors' Choice, Nom: Best RPG (2020)
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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.
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43% of scored reviews gave Persona 5 Royale a perfect score (100/100)
T.J. Hafer (IGN)
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.”
Brian Shea (Game Informer)
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.”
Michael Higham (GameSpot)
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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| 33bits | Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco | 100 / 100 | 05-14-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is a title that excels in all sections and that manages to surprise even the players of the original game. From Atlus they were very clear about what they wanted to offer with this part and have managed to sign one of the best JRPGs in history, and without a doubt one of the clear contenders for best games in recent years. | Read review |
| Atomix | Pamela Lima | 95 / 100 | 04-28-2020 | One of the top JRPGs of the last decade is back and not turned into one of the best JRPGs of all time. Persona 5 Royal is more than just a game, it’s an ode to everyone who’s into video games and relevant stories. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | William Schwartz | 5 / 5 stars | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is proof that even the best games can be made better by acknowledging shortcomings and addressing them, however small they are. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 04-04-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is a complete JRPG game, and almost every single element that you want in a JRPG is on offer here. The story is simple yet engaging, and the depth of characters is marvelous. Gameplay wise, the royal edition is even better than the original Persona 5, and if you enjoyed Persona 5, you’ll have even more fun here. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Vahid Zohrabi Nejad | 10 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | Aside from any additional content, Persona 5 is one of the best games of this generation; A game that elevated the JRPG genre and made the Persona series the king of it. Now Royal has turned this gem into a better version of itself and this is enough reason to experience this version. Persona 5 Royal deserves the highest amount of praise and recognition. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Eva Herinkova | 10 / 10 | 04-02-2020 | Overall, Persona 5 Royal is an incredible deluxe version of what was, in my mind, already one of the greatest JRPGs of all time. The new characters, gameplay features, and more efficient mechanics make Persona 5 Royal worth the time sink for returning fans who have already plugged 100+ hours into the original while making the adventure more accessible and fun for new players. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 9.5 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal managed to motivate me to spend another over 70 hours with the game again and I haven’t regretted it for a second. Even after three years there aren’t a lot RPGs that can offer anything like this game and with the tons of new features and content even owners of the original game can easily dive into it again. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Zubi Khan | 9 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal takes an already stellar game and reinvigorates it with content that is sure to please both fans of the original and those playing the game for the first time. | Read review |
| Chalgyr’s Game Room | Pierre-Yves Lanthier | 10 / 10 | 03-31-2020 | And ALL OF THIS is wrapped into an amazing blend of story, characters, music and visuals that sing so well together. I think it goes without saying, Persona 5 Royal is a shining example of what both an RPG and a revamp of an already stellar RPG should be. With the plenty of amazing dialog, emotions, environments and the general crazy that comes with a Shin Megami Tensei, the return of the Phantom Thieves may yet again steal away that Game of the Year title as right now? It’s currently mine! | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Justin White | 9 / 10 | 03-31-2020 | If you are a returning fan than I can also wholeheartedly recommend getting this version, there is enough new content and improvements to warrant revisiting, especially if it has been a while since you last played it. | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Raúl Pinto | Recommended | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is the perfect ending blow for the Persona 5 story. This full version is the best RPG game so far this year. It has a meticulous plot, varied and complete battles, a perfect drawing, excellent soundtrack and many extras. The only problem is the not good introduction of the new girl along story. | Read review |
| COGconnected | James Paley | 90 / 100 | 03-25-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is a fabulous RPG, one deserving the monarch’s spot atop the Atlus mountain of games. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Lilly K. | 10 / 10 | 03-20-2020 | The original Persona 5 was already a joy to play; however, this version definitely steps up to the plate and knocks it out of the park. | Read review |
| Daily Mirror | James Ide | 4 / 5 stars | 04-13-2020 | Persona 5 Royal has toppled the precedent set with Persona 5, the extensive list of improvements give old players a new experience without recontextualising too many key features that originally made the game a modern classic in many fans’ eyes. | Read review |
| Daily Star | Daniel Hollis | 5 / 5 stars | 03-22-2020 | Simply put, Persona 5 Royal isn’t just one of the best JRPGs of this generation. It’s one of the best games released in recent memory. | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Dan Rizzo | 10 / 10 | 03-18-2020 | I cannot praise this title enough, from its engaging plot, its mystique behind the metaverse, our fascinating cast of quirky thieves, and their deviously bemused foes; Its a recipe for unmitigated satisfaction. The title will mark itself in gaming history, as one of the greatest turn-based Japanese Role Playing Games ever developed. Persona 5 Royal is in a class of its own, and a must have for all gamers. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Eric Layman | 9 / 10 | 11-27-2018 | The stellar pace and production of Persona 5 did not require adjustments and additions to its one hundred hour run time. And yet here is Persona 5 Royal, presenting that package with integral new characters as it remodels the structure, combat, and whimsical ephemera that binds them all together. Persona 5 Royal is the most articulate and realized expression of Persona’s ethos, provided one has the time (and patience) to see it through. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-18-2020 | Persona 5’s excesses and its thematic step backwards are issues, but the raw gameplay is so enjoyable, and the characters so vibrant and well-written, that I haven’t minded having the excuse to play through the bloat again. Not by any means. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Allisa James | 9 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | The long-awaited Persona 5 Royal is finally upon us, with tons of new content and gameplay overhauls to create a more robust experience. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Malindy Hetfeld | Not Recommended | 03-31-2020 | Great new gameplay features can’t help the fact that Persona 5 Royal drags on even more than its predecessor | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Antonello Bello | 9.8 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | f you are looking for a JRPG unique and phenomenal, which can make you reflect on delicate very current issues and even enrich your cultural background with countless notions on the always fascinating Japanese culture, Persona 5 Royal can only be the definitive answer to your needs, whether you are aware of it or not. | Read review |
| Expansive | Sam Diglett | Recommended | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 was already a magnificent RPG, one of the best this generation, but The Royal content has just made it even more essential. All of the additions feel important and necessary and contribute positively to an already fulfilling game. | Read review |
| Explosion Network | Dylan Blight | 9.5 / 10 | 03-27-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is the definitive way to play one of the most stylish, emotional and engaging RPGs of all time. | Read review |
| FingerGuns | Toby Andersen | 9 / 10 | 04-07-2020 | It’s not quite perfect, but its closer than any JRPG has come in the last decade or more and breathes new life into a lagging genre. If you like RPGs, anime, engrossing narratives, or just a second life to live, and you are anything like me and have lamented the dearth of real quality JRPGs in the last decade, you owe it to yourself not to miss this. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Brian Shea | 9.3 / 10 | 03-27-2020 | 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 | Read review |
| Gameblog | Rudy Jean-François | 10 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | Whether you played Persona 5 or not, Persona 5 Royal is simply a must play for everyone. There is more content with updated gameplay mechanics that make the game even more enjoyable than before. The new confidants add a new layer to Joker, deepening our understanding of its psyche and our immersion in the process. Persona 5 Royal is just better than a Persona 5 overhaul. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Alan Wen | 10 / 10 | 04-02-2020 | As stylish as ever and filled with tons of new content and improvements, Persona 5 Royal is the very best JRPG of this generation that deserves to steal all of our hearts. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 03-30-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is like a favorite dish prepared according to a new recipe. All the ingredients are recognizable and great, but a different level of roasting and unexpected spices allow you to discover it in a new way. The additional characters and chapter fit perfectly into the overall plot, which touches on interesting and adult themes. Even those who have finished the original will be able to find a lot of new things. Persona 5 deservedly holds the title of the best Japanese RPG of this generation, but it gets even better with Royal. | Read review |
| Gameplanet | Chris Brown | 8.5 / 10 | 04-01-2020 | If you’re already a Persona fan, Persona 5 Royal offers up even more of what you love, taking an already massive game and upsizing it to epic proportions. This is a must-have for JRPG fans, but it is also one that might be a little too much to swallow for newcomers. | Read review |
| GamePro | Michael Cherdchupan | 92 / 100 | 03-17-2020 | A sensibly revised and expanded new edition of an already almost perfect Japanese role-playing game. | Read review |
| Gamer Escape | Michelle Kruse | 10 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and maybe you’ll even feel a sense of justice for the infamous Phantom Thieves in the end. But one thing you won’t feel is regret in picking up Persona 5 Royal, as it’s truly the best Persona title, if not one of the best video games, I’ve ever experienced to date. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Joshua Broadwell | 10 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal improves on the original in almost countless ways, big and small, to deliver a top-notch RPG for new and old fans alike. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Michael Higham | 10 / 10 | 04-04-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Pramath | 10 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | Taking a great game and making it even better, Persona 5 Royal is near perfect, and the definitive way of playing one of the greatest games ever made. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Lorenzo Lombardi | 100 / 100 | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is the crown jewel of the series. It expands and improves upon everything that made the original a powerhouse title in the first place. The new activities and confidants staggeringly stand out, and the numerous minor improvements subtly propel the game into a masterful league of its own. Roll out a scarlet carpet and hail the king of JRPGs. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | Stephen Malone | 7 / 10 | 05-27-2020 | Everything Persona 5 Royal adds is a boon to the experience but, unfortunately, it’s not enough to fix the deeply-embedded issues at the heart of the original game. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | Johnathan Floyd | 9.5 / 10 | 07-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is the definitive way to play as a Phantom Thief. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Sean Smith | 10 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | For those that have already enjoyed the original game, this is a fan’s dream, with everything you could wish for and more, with nearly every aspect improved upon. A spellbinding videogame, and one that deserves to be spoken about in reverential terms for many years to come. | Read review |
| GotGame | David Poole | 9.5 / 10 | 03-30-2020 | If you’re looking for a long JRPG experience to satisfy a gaming itch, especially during times of isolation, Persona 5 Royal is the definitive version of an amazing experience. Unleash your rebellious spirit, form your bonds, and take the hearts of the unjust. Your calling awaits. | Read review |
| GuiltyBit | Ana Quintana | 9 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | The extra hours we earn with this title are well worth its acquisition, but it is not just that. It is the translation into Spanish, they are the new characters and it is, in short, the whole set, which exalts it as the the most complete Persona game of the saga. It’s really worth playing. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Adam Beck | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royale is a marvelous victory lap. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Kenny McKee | 5 / 5 stars | 03-17-2020 | By this point, it’s fair to say that I’ve talked, ad nauseam, about Persona 5 Royal. But for those of you wanting a TL;DR, here it is: Persona 5 Royal is an absolutely, positively fantastic experience, and anyone who considers themselves to be a fan of the series would be doing themselves a disservice if they didn’t pick it up. I may not know what lies in the future for the Phantom Thieves, but if this game’s any indicator, things are looking very good. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Álvaro Alonso | 97 / 100 | 03-17-2020 | If Persona 5 was a diamond, the Royal version, with a gigantic amount of changes and improvements, is the treasure of the palace. The spanish localization is the gold that covers it all, and the final detail that makes it a truly invaluable gem for any thief, new or veteran. | Read review |
| IGN | T.J. Hafer | 10 / 10 | 03-31-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Biagio Etna | 9.5 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | Hugely enriching its original formula, Persona 5 Royal is a must-have JRPG, but also a great game for anyone wanting to discover a new genre. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Nathan Misa | 4.9 / 5 stars | 03-31-2020 | A definitive version worth replaying for returning fans and new players alike, and still one of the best Japanese role-playing games this generation has produced. | Read review |
| Just Push Start | Mark Fajardo | 5 / 5 stars | 03-18-2020 | Persona 5 Royal takes the original to the next level. Between a robust story, tons of content and plenty of character development, there is more than enough content to keep you busy. Returning fans might not see a ton of differences, but the quality of life changes and enhancements will make it interesting enough to warrant a revisit. However, newcomers have no reason to not buy since it’s the definitive version that is worth every penny. | Read review |
| Luis Alamilla | Luis Alamilla | 10 / 10 | 04-12-2020 | Video Review | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 9 / 10 | 03-30-2020 | The definitive version of one of the best Japanese role-playing games ever made, even if it’s easy to see the joins with some of the story additions. | Read review |
| MMORPG.com | Robin Baird | 9.8 / 10 | 04-20-2020 | I’m honestly happy I waited until Persona 5 Royal came out to play Persona 5. It is well polished and feels like a game that could have come out for the first time this year. This is absolutely an excellent example of how to rerelease a game and make paying full price for it worthwhile. For me to only have minor complaints about a game, which is easily well over 100 hours of gameplay, even if you don’t do everything is rare. If you loved original Persona 5, Royal is worth your time. If you’ve never played the original or any other Persona game, Persona 5 Royal is a perfect game to pick-up and get into the series. | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Jacob Kavanaugh | 10 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is everything I could want out of a re-release. The game’s style and charm shine brightest in this version as it made an already great game even better. The balances and new additions were based on long-time fan criticisms, and it’s evident that the developers used it as a foundation to update this adventure while still throwing in some quality-of-life changes that I didn’t know the game needed, but ended up loving anyway. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Adam Siddiqui | 98 / 100 | 04-09-2020 | Persona 5 is widely considered one of the best JRPGs ever made. With a highly emotional story teeming with incredibly written characters and a challenging turn-based combat system all brought together with stylish visuals and a heart-pounding soundtrack. Persona 5 Royal is an updated version of the original title that adds enough content and changes that it warrants another purchase. With new relationships to forge, boss enemies changes, and much more Persona 5 Royal is easily a contender for Game of the Year of 2020 and one of the best RPGs of this generation. | Read review |
| Pardis Game | Erfan Haeri | 10 / 10 | 04-05-2020 | Persona 5 Royal has done everything in its power to make a fresh experience out of an already released game. Despite the fact that Persona 5 is a title that is worth playing time and again, but the addition of new content in this version of the game is so extensive that it feels like a brand new title. Even if we choose to ignore all the new gameplay features, the game is well worth a second playthrough because of 30 hours of fresh story content | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Austin Jones | 8 / 10 | 05-06-2020 | With a good (if shabby) heart, Persona 5 Royal wants, above all, to win our empathy for the Phantom Thieves. They’ve definitely earned it. | Read review |
| Player.it | Amerigo Cirelli | 9.5 / 10 | 03-25-2020 | Person 5: Royal is the refinement of an already excellent title. I consider it the best jrpg experience and one of the best games in general of this generation. It has perfectly balanced gameplay, great longevity, replayability, lots of new content and great art direction. | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Christopher Button | Recommended | 04-17-2020 | Games don’t come much more grandiose than Persona 5 Royal. While occasionally straining under the sheer scale of its many gameplay and story elements, Royal’s many improvements plus grounded characters, addictive combat and flamboyant presentation are overwhelmingly endearing traits. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Annette Polis | 10 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | But the number one reason I am most excited about playing Persona 5 Royal (and I’m betting this is the same for you, too) is to woo my new waifu, Kasumi. I hope this game steals your heart all over again, just like it has mine. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Joe Apsey | 9.5 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5: Royal is the definitive Persona 5 experience. Atlus has refined the already excellent base game, trimming the rigid, sharp edges and creating a smoother experience filled with new and interesting activities, characters, story moments, and even an entirely new palace and optional ending to the game. Persona 5: Royal is one of the best JRPG’s on PS4 for both new and returning players. | Read review |
| Polygon | Laura Kate Dale | Recommended | 03-30-2020 | If you’ve never played Persona 5, and the idea of a lengthy JRPG about making friends, making evil adults admit their crimes, and fighting monsters sounds cool, this is the definitive way to experience the game. | Read review |
| Press Start | Kieron Verbrugge | 9 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | The gist of it is though; this is more than just a few updates slapped on top of an existing game, it’s a complete rethinking of the major and minor components that made the original what it was. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Rui Celso | 95 / 100 | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal proves to be a JRPG beyond what was presented to us three years ago. Even if you have already had contact with the title, go for it, because Atlus managed to transfor it in a way that makes it even more dynamic, addictive and fun. | Read review |
| Push Square | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 03-30-2020 | Persona 5 Royal improves upon what was already one of the greatest RPGs of this generation. The entirely new semester — Royal’s headline act — is a fantastic addition, but really, it’s the countless smaller improvements to gameplay and structure that sell this enhanced re-release, especially if you’ve already played through Persona 5. Our only criticism is aimed at the price tag — full retail at launch — but ultimately, it’s difficult to deny the quality on offer here. The Phantom Thieves are back, and their tale of rebellion rings truer than ever. | Read review |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | Recommended | 04-03-2020 | Persona 5 Royal remains an excellent rendition of the classic 3D JRPG formula and all that entails. If you felt burnt out by the first game, this likely won’t change your opinion. If the original P5 left you wanting more, however, then Royal just might steal your heart again. And if you never got the chance to play the original but love JRPGs, then get this new version for sure. For fans of the genre, this is about as good as it gets. | Read review |
| Rice Digital | Zac Cocken | 5 / 5 stars | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is a great opportunity for a replay, it adds enough meat to the already full bones of Persona 5, and will give you an extra 30+ hours at least of main content | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | Tim Norman | 4.5 / 5 stars | 05-14-2020 | Persona 5 Royal Edition is, in itself, the best version of the best JRPG of the past five years. | Read review |
| RPGamer | Alex Fuller | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-30-2020 | Persona 5 already made an incredible mark when it released, and Persona 5 Royal just adds to Atlus’ richly deserved reputation among RPGamers. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | مشعل الصعب | 10 / 10 | 03-22-2020 | Improving and enhancing an already excellent game is hard to imagine due it being a huge risk, meaning a change in what fans love about the game could risk getting an angry reaction. However, the developers excelled in taking a good game to a whole new level of excellence and position it as a legendary experience for newcomers. The game is also fun and extraordinary for people who are fans of the original title. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Cody Gravelle | 5 / 5 stars | 03-17-2020 | A golden example of how additional content can make a game feel brand new. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Michal Korec | 10 / 10 | 04-14-2020 | Unique JRPG is back with enhanced edition and for most fans it is absolutely flawless. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Jarren Navarrete | 10 / 10 | 03-31-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is truly a game worth getting. Regardless if you’re an old member of the Phantom Thieves or fresh blood to the crew, Royal is a game worth investing days of your life in. Be prepared for a long story if you ever choose to do so, however. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 5 / 5 stars | 03-17-2020 | The game speaks in specific and effective ways to the sheer exhaustion of living in perpetual strife. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Karel Šír | 99 / 100 | 05-12-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is one of the most massive, stylish and fun japanese RPGs that we had the honor of playing during this console generation. An experience, that you won’t soon forget and that’s very hard to put down. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Gianluca Arena | 9.6 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is the best version of one of the best JRPGs of all time. And it adds subtitles support for many new languages. These should be reasons enough to go out and buy it ASAP. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Matt Gosper | 9 / 10 | 03-18-2020 | Persona 5 — and the expanded Persona 5 Royal — are both beautiful balancing acts; ones that feel eternally stressful unless you give in and enjoy them rather than aiming for the perfect run. | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Posted by Nick Hanchet | 10 / 10 | 03-26-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is a masterpiece. Bold, beautiful and confident in both presentation and execution, developers Atlus once again show us they are at the top of their game. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Stefano Calzati | 9.6 / 10 | 03-19-2020 | Persona 5 royal is not only a definitive version, but an even more refined and expanded game. One of the best JRPG ever, alternative life and excellent gameplay, a game capable of marking an entire genre. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Robert Dolen | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-04-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is easily the definitive version of the fifth Persona game. Other than the obscenely high runtime, every single enhancement made to the original Persona 5 game adds to the experience in purposeful and fantastic ways. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Nic Bunce | 10 / 10 | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is a stunning game that takes something which has already captured millions of hearts, and makes it even better. This is the quintessential Persona experience. If you’re new to the franchise, this game is for you. If you’re a seasoned veteran, there is enough new and improved content that this game is still for you. | Read review |
| ThisGenGaming | Justin Oneil | 10 / 10 | 03-20-2020 | Three years ago Persona 5 sunk its hooks into me and kept me playing for well over 100 hours until I rolled credits. Now three years later Persona 5 Royal has done it to me again. While much of the experience was the same Persona 5 game I had already played some nice new changes made it better in ways I didn’t know I wanted. Not only that but the new content such as Kasumi, the new palace, and new places such as the Thieves Den and new area of Tokyo made it all worth it. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Zhiqing Wan | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-17-2020 | The additions introduced in Royal allow Persona 5 to become the excellent JRPG it was always truly meant to be, and it’s a wonderful effort that will surely be appreciated by fans. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Thomas Froehlicher | 9 / 10 | 03-23-2020 | Royal’s release marks the perfect occasion to jump into the very best JRPG of this generation. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Wayne Denor | 10 / 10 | 04-07-2020 | A superb JRPG was made even better in every single facet. Persona 5 Royal is without a doubt one of the greatest games of this generation. After 115 hours I still look forward to an eventual fourth playthrough in the future. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Kai Powell | 8.7 / 10 | 04-01-2020 | Persona 5 Royal is the definitive version of the Phantom Thieves’ rise to infamy, however, Atlus asks a huge commitment of time from the player to see what’s new. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Cheyenne Clark | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-17-2020 | Persona 5 Royal offers so many changes to the core game that it feels fresh, all while keeping its original charm and style. With a brand new story arc and characters, as well as combat mechanics and updates to the social aspects, it’s, without a doubt, the definitive way to play Persona 5. | Read review |
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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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