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Persona 5 Strikers
Critics Consensus (Play It)
Persona 5 Strikers feels like a genuine sequel to Persona 5, presenting you with a perfect excuse to hang out with the Phantom Thieves once again.
Game Info
Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 94
Silver TIER
47% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- Action, RPG
DEVELOPER(S):
- Omega Force
- P-Studio
PUBLISHER(S):
- Atlus
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Persona, Dynasty Warriors
GAME MODES:
- Single player
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
94
Critic Reviews
83
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.
High Score
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Median Score
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Low Score
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Tom Marks (IGN)
[Date Unavailable]
8/10
“Persona 5 Strikers’ simple real-time combat is consistently engaging, and its summer vacation story (while slimmed down) is a sequel nearly worthy of the ‘2’ it lacks at the end of its title.”
Brian Shea (Game Informer)
[Date Unavailable]
8.5/10
“While Persona 5 Strikers disappointingly removes the mainline series’ social links, it carries over enough familiar elements to feel like a true successor.”
James Davenport (PC Gamer)
[Date Unavailable]
63/100
“Strikers walks and talks like Persona 5, but no social game and bland combat make it one strictly for gigafans.”
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (94 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33bits | Euyen Esquefa Pons | 85 / 100 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a worthy sequel to Persona 5, and fans will be delighted with it. With a very good combat system that tries to mix the musou genre with the characteristic contributions of the Persona saga to the battles and a good story, perhaps it is too irregular in some sections to become a round game, but it certainly will not disappoint. | Read review |
| 3DNews | Михаил Пономарев | 7 / 10 | 02-20-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers surely suffers from pointless dialogs and bloated length, but despite that it is a pleasant action flick. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 92 / 100 | 03-11-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is not what you think. It is not a musou game or another Warriors game. It is an amazing Persona RPG action title. One of the best surprises of the year. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Nick Erlenhof | 9 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers not only continues the story of Persona 5 wonderfully, but also works very well as a stand-alone game. It is much more than just another Warriors clone and becomes an action RPG that every fan of the series should definitely check out. The story is not comparable to the level of a Persona 5, but the attention to detail and the fun summer trip across Japan make this game a great holiday with dear friends – and prisons. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Pedro Cooray | 8 / 10 | 02-10-2021 | After having played Persona 5, and last year’s updated Persona 5 Royal, Persona 5 Strikers was like slipping into a warm pair of fluffy slippers. It brings back these characters I’ve spent hundreds of hours with, and gives them a nice little side story, if not a full-fledged sequel. Much like the other spinoffs, you might not enjoy the game if you aren’t familiar with the world of Persona 5, but for those who are, you’re going to have a lot of fun. There’s quite a few drawbacks, but Omega Force and Atlus have successfully converted Persona 5’s gameplay into a whole new genre, warts and all. I’m curious to see what either studio does next. | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Raúl Pinto | Recommended | 02-20-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a musou which brings us back to the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. A nostalgic title talks about the evolution of the metaverse at the same time feels like goodbye to gamers. It has several lacks which are very palpable when compared to its predecessors, but in contrast, feelings and the evolution of the characters, the frenzy of the fighting and the apology for the homesickness of the soundtrack, making the title shining with its own light. Persona 5 Strikers is a game dedicated to every person who loved Persona 5 or P5 Royal and I recommend in the case you have enjoyed one of these. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Patrick Anderson | 89 / 100 | 02-09-2021 | Fusing the rich game world of Persona with real-time combat, Omega Force and P-Studio have created a new Persona of their own and it is a worthy addition to a classic franchise. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Umar Bastra | 8 / 10 | 03-12-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is much more of an action RPG than it is a straight Musou but it still manages to pull in the best of both worlds. The fun combat system and a fantastic cast of characters more than makes up any of the game’s issues. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Sandy Kirchner-Wilson | 7 / 10 | 03-16-2021 | It is hard to say this is a great Persona title. The combat is fun and punchy, the story cool and on point, and there are some attractive design sensibilities. Unfortunately, the overall experience doesn’t feel as cohesive as it could. At its core there is a great Persona story and experience but the move to the new systems and Omega Force’s take on the series highlights why it is that Persona needs its turn-based combat and carefully considered character narratives. This is an excellent title in its own right and probably Omega Force’s best work yet. It’s just lacking that special something that would make it a stellar Persona title. It might have worked better as an expansion to the original Persona 5 as the story is awesome. | Read review |
| cublikefoot | Chase Ferrin | 7.5 / 10 | 02-23-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is yet another nice addition to the series, offering up several changes of its own while staying true to what makes Persona great. Worthwhile experience for fans of the original! | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | William Quant | 9.5 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | To label Strikers as merely a side game is a great disservice | Read review |
| Daily Mirror | Eugene Sowah | 4 / 5 stars | 02-20-2021 | Persona 5 and Royal have established themselves as JRPG heavyweights, so fans and critics might have found it slightly odd not to follow the same winning formula. However, Persona 5 Strikers is a great follow up to the series and one of the best games developed by Omega Force. Even though it feels more of a spin off than a full sequel to Persona 5’s epic story, fans and newcomers will enjoy this new direction with a decent narrative, nice changes to the original mechanics whilst remaining faithful to its JRPG roots. | Read review |
| DarkZero | Dominic Sheard | 8 / 10 | 02-26-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is an explosive return to the world of Persona 5. Care has been taken to keep the essence of Atlus’ RPG intact to recapture the soul of Persona. Omega Force could have easily gone the standard Warriors route, but they changed their plan, adding in their own little twist to the formula by adjusting the battle system to real time and streamlining the experience. Combat is exciting and quick, the story interesting, once again putting the wonderful characters into the spotlight and adding more to their already defined traits. Persona 5 Strikers might not be the full fat Persona experience nor a true Warriors game – it is certainly targeting the Persona fans more than Warriors fans – but it is a quality extension to the Persona 5 story, a worthy summer road trip that might be advertised as a spin-off, but truly feels more like a sequel with a new flavour sprinkled on top. | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Dan Rizzo | 10 / 10 | 02-10-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is essential gaming this year. The virtue this title carries is for everyone, not just the JRPG enthusiast. an opportunity to portray our favourite group of rascals for one final bow-out. …] a spectacular sequel | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | Recommended | 02-09-2021 | It’s early yet to tell whether or not that tried and true formula will overstay its welcome, but Persona 5 Strikers is looking real good so far, as an Omega Force brawler and as a Persona game. It’s a bold claim for sure, but it already grabbed me with the promise of more Persona. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Eric Layman | 7.5 / 10 | 06-15-2020 | Strikers captures the affable singularity of Persona 5 while shifting its perspective from a turn-based slow burn to an action-focused escapade. At the same time, Strikers’ devotion to its source material succeeds in keeping the player active and invested amid the turbulence of its strained support structure. It’s a summer vacation masquerading as a sequel, and that seems to suit the Phantom Thieves just fine. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Tom Caswell | 2.5 / 5 stars | 02-09-2021 | It’s all style and little substance in this sequel/spinoff to Persona 5. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-10-2021 | Koei Tecmo has somehow crafted not only a genuine sequel to Persona 5, the JRPG, but the team has managed to equal it. Or – if action combat is your thing – perhaps even exceed it. That is no mean feat. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Ryan Meitzler | 9 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is an excellent return trip for The Phantom Thieves and hits all the stylish, energetic highs of its predecessor. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Ben Moore | 4 / 5 stars | 02-24-2021 | The Phantom Thieves strike again in another memorable adventure. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | João Canelo | Recommended | 03-06-2021 | Half sequel, half spin-off, the mosou format is an absolute victory for the franchise. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Malindy Hetfeld | Recommended | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a full-on sequel that tells an engrossing new story, even if its combat doesn’t quite have the same wow factor. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Antonello Bello | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | We were certain that Persona 5 Strikers presented a narrative system worthy of the name it bears, but we did not expect the title to also have such an articulated and engaging role-based and strategic component. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Brian Shea | 8.5 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | While Persona 5 Strikers disappointingly removes the mainline series’ social links, it carries over enough familiar elements to feel like a true successor | Read review |
| Game Rant | Robert Dolen | 4 / 5 stars | 02-10-2021 | Serving as a sequel to the original Persona 5 story, the Phantom Thieves summer vacation in Persona 5 Strikers is a worthy follow-up adventure. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Thomas Pillon | 7 / 10 | 02-19-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers calls back the beloved heroes of the original RPG in a sympathetic but sometimes rough beat’em all. Accross all of Japan, Omega Force’s new crossover delivers a colorful follow-up which still lacks for true depth and originality, still sticking to the visual identify of its brilliant inspiration. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Angelo D’Argenio | 9 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a worthy addition to the Persona 5 game line. If you enjoyed the previous exploits of the Phantom Thieves, then you will love everything this game has to offer. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 8 / 10 | 02-10-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a true sequel to Persona 5 and a real gift to fans of Atlus’ masterpiece. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Mike Minotti | 80 / 100 | 02-09-2021 | I’m not sure if you should call Persona 5 Strikers a spinoff or a sequel. Honestly, it feels more like the latter. But if you want to call it a spinoff, it’s the best one that the Persona series has offered yet. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | George Yang | 9 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a fantastic sequel to the original game. It’s fun, stylish, and sleek, a road trip to remember. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 9 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Blending an engaging and often thought-provoking narrative with combat that flirts with both strategy and chaos but always remains fun, Persona 5 Strikers is quite simply one of the best action RPGs I’ve ever played. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Michael Higham | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5’s RPG elements thrive in action-based combat, and while the story may not hit hard, the Phantom Thieves haven’t forgotten what they’re about. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Pramath | 8 / 10 | 02-15-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is not only the best spin off for the series to date, it’s a surprisingly great game on its own merits, and worthy of the “Persona 5-2” marketing it has received. Newcomers and fans alike will find a great game to enjoy here. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | David Flynn | 95 / 100 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a fantastic sequel to one of the best JRPGs of all time. It’s less of a Warriors game and more of an action RPG with fun, fluid combat, great characters, and an excellent story and soundtrack. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | Stephen Peddigrew | 8.5 / 10 | 02-26-2021 | The switch to a new genre doesn’t always benefit its combat, but everything done to recapture Persona 5 works splendidly, from the writing to the music and visual design. This is the first ancillary Persona title to feel like a proper sequel rather than just a spin-off. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Chris White | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a superb follow-up to Persona 5, even if it isn’t quite the sequel people were hoping for. The same quality of writing is still present, and the combat is so compelling throughout that I never grew bored of fighting Shadows. | Read review |
| GotGame | David Poole | 8.5 / 10 | 05-01-2021 | Overall, it’s incredible to see how much of Persona is retained in Persona 5 Strikers. This truly is a sequel, even with the gameplay changes in effect. Sure, we can actually take our time now, but many of the core themes and ingredients of Persona 5 carry on to Strikers. While things can definitely get busy, it’s great to get another grand adventure with the Phantom Thieves. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Jacob Bukacek | 4 / 5 stars | 02-09-2021 | Surprising as it may be, Persona 5 Strikers is a solid follow-up to Persona 5. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Álvaro Alonso | 85 / 100 | 02-09-2021 | If you liked Persona 5 (is there anyone who didn’t?), Strikers should be a no-brainer choice. The gameplay isn’t exactly our cup of tea, but the story is so interesting, the characters are so lovable and it just looks SO cool, that you would be mad if you didn’t accept the Phantoms Thieves calling card. | Read review |
| IGN | Tom Marks | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers’ simple real-time combat is consistently engaging, and its summer vacation story (while slimmed down) is a sequel nearly worthy of the ‘2’ it lacks at the end of its title. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Alessandro Digioia | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is the perfect sequel to Persona 5. A game that reinvents the formula that has made hundreds of thousands fall in love, while maintaining the pompous and unattainable style that characterizes the series. The first half of the adventure falls short in comparison with the second, and even at the highest difficulties the game fails to provide a real challenge, but these issues won’t ruin what is, in fact, a really fun experience with an incredible cast of characters some of the best moments in the entire saga. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Álex Pareja | 7 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Omega Force has made an incredible effort to keep the essence of Persona within a musou, but the fight is lost between two waters. The best thing is again the talks between the phantom thieves and spending an atypical summer with them. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Alex Prakken | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-11-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is not a typical spin off; it is a full-fledged sequel filled with real characters, a gripping story, and an addicting gameplay loop. And though it is a different genre than its antecedent, the love and personality poured into this game puts it on par with the best follow ups I’ve ever played. Since Atlus creates a new set of heroes for every mainline Persona entry, this could be the last time we see Joker. I hope not. Persona 5 Strikers made me relive my love for Persona 5 and the Phantom Thieves, and I never want to see them go. | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | Jan Kalný | 8 / 10 | 04-26-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is, rather than a spin-off, a direct sequel that fans of the original shouldn’t overlook. It’s a bit more complicated for the newcomers, but an interesting story and well-made combat, albeit with some mishaps, make this a quality time even for them. | Read review |
| Just Push Start | Mark Fajardo | 4.75 / 5 stars | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers manages to add an exciting new chapter to the beloved title. Not only does it feel like a true crossover, rather than a reskinned version of another game, it genuinely brings out the best things both franchises have to offer. Combine this with great visuals, cool concepts, and striking cutscenes and it’s a must for anyone who loves either game or just wants to play a Persona game without investing in an RPG. Sure, it might start off slow but it’s an experience well worth the investment. | Read review |
| KeenGamer | Matt Fuller | 8 / 10 | 02-25-2021 | The Phantom Thieves are back! Having released in Japan last year, Persona 5 Strikers finally makes its way to Western audiences. This new action JRPG blends the brilliant style and story of Persona 5 with dynasty warriors gameplay, giving us whole new way to experience this stellar world Atlus has created. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Ash Parrish | Recommended | 02-12-2021 | This year is only barely two months old, but I can confidently say Persona 5 Strikers will be on my game of the year list. I didn’t expect a musou spin-off to be a competent sequel to one of my favorite games of the last five years. It’s almost unfair to call Strikers a musou game, as it doesn’t feel like a Dynasty Warriors game at all. For as much as I love Koei Tecmo’s tentpole action series, Strikers’ combat is too slick and too varied, and too stylistically Persona to be called a typical musou. And I think it’s that combat that saves an otherwise sparsely appointed game. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Fernando Salinas | 8.5 / 10 | 02-24-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a pleasant surprise that renews the way games in the musou style are made and directs it towards the RPG genre. It may arrive without much unbridled action and spectacular movements, but integrates an element of strategy, and character development with a well-paced story. In all, it’s an outstanding teenage road story that breaks the mold. We have no doubt Persona 5 fans will enjoy it from start to finish. | Read review |
| Luis Alamilla | Luis Alamilla | 9 / 10 | 02-17-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers shocked me in every way possible. Never did I think an Omega Force style Persona game would captivate me as much as it did nor would I have guessed it would satisfy my craving for a Persona 5 sequel. Yet here I am telling you, Persona 5 Strikers is amazing as a sequel both in gameplay, writing, and presentation. Sure, some aspects like the lack of confidants do make this package some lackluster in comparison to the first game, that grievance aside, Persona 5 Strikers was well worth diving into. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Samet Basri Taşlı | 87 / 100 | 03-07-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is the best musou game I have ever played. Players who love Persona 5, don’t miss this game either! | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 6 / 10 | 02-23-2021 | The best Dynasty Warriors game so far is still barely competent compared to other action games but for those seeking more Persona 5 this is a fun, if trashy diversion. | Read review |
| MMORPG.com | Robin Baird | 9.5 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a brilliantly executed melding of the Dynasty Warriors style gameplay with Persona 5 characters and systems. It delivers a solid story while staying true to the roots of both games. There were some small issues with how some of the systems were set up, the default sorting for the items list for one, and I wish some of the actual content of my P5R saves would have carried over. Despite these minor issues, I had a blast hanging with the Phantom Thieves again and working to make the world a better place. I would never have thought to ask for this melding, but it’s a beautiful experience. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Josh Hinke | 76 / 100 | 03-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a fun window back to the friendships and stylish aesthetic that made Persona 5 a hit. However, for better or worse this is its own game. Strikers proves that you can go back home, but it’ll never quite be the same. | Read review |
| Nintendo Life | PJ O’Reilly | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a slick and stylish spin-off that manages to successfully combine a surprisingly strong story with some satisfying Musou-inspired hack-and-slash action. There are a few issues here and there, with some necessary grinding at points, slight difficulty imbalances and a camera that can be a bit of a pain during busy battles but, overall, this is a thoroughly entertaining action RPG that comes highly recommended. | Read review |
| Nintendo Wire | Ricky Berg | 9 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers may live in the shadow of its lauded game of origin, but with a source that good it’s not such a terrible place to be. Thanks to the Warriors inspired gameplay and vacation theme, all wrapped up in that signature style, it’s the best series spin off since Persona 4 Arena. | Read review |
| NintendoWorldReport | Matthew Zawodniak | 7.5 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Despite that I can’t deny how much fun I had with the gameplay, and I’m probably going to end up replaying it on PC for the chance to enjoy it in surround sound (another feature the Switch version weirdly lacks). For as much as the story disappointed me it just wouldn’t be true to say I don’t like Persona 5 Strikers. I like it a lot, and I felt really happy with it when I finally finished it. It’s a game that I want to recommend, but that recommendation has to come with a big caveat: if you’re a Persona fan that loves the Phantom Thieves but you’re just not interested in the gameplay, it may be more worth your time to just play Persona 5 again. | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Jacob Kavanaugh | 9 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | I don’t think anyone expected Persona 5 Strikers to be as fleshed out as it is. There’s a massive full game here with well over 50 hours of content for you to experience. Further, it’s a way to reunite with a cast that you’ve probably already spent just as long with, if not more. The action-RPG systems make for a surprisingly fun and addictive gameloop that isn’t overshadowed by the mainline entries and it still offers more than enough unique elements that differentiate it from a Musou title. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Adam Siddiqui | 90 / 100 | 03-17-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a worthy sequel and while it removes some beloved elements still features that same rich experience fans of the original will love. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | James Davenport | 63 / 100 | 02-09-2021 | Strikers walks and talks like Persona 5, but no social game and bland combat make it one strictly for gigafans. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Tim McDonald | 8.5 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | No fusion accidents here: the merging of Persona 5 and the Musou games has resulted in a very strong Persona indeed. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Diego Arguello | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | The Phantom Thieves arrive on PC in a more streamlined form than the main Persona series, but an equally engaging one that’s as stylish as it is action packed. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Cameron Teague | 9.5 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | There really isn’t a lot that Persona 5 Strikers does wrong. The combat is rewarding, the story is interesting, and the characters/setting are fleshed out, all with a good soundtrack. It’s by no means a perfect game, but what is wrong really isn’t anything that impacts the wider experience. This game did such a great job with something new, blending in a few different game types, that now I really wish Persona 3 and 4 had done the same thing. Those who enjoyed Persona 5 will love getting the band back together for another adventure with a new gameplay style, falling in love all over again. For those new to the series, you won’t feel like you missed a beat at all. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Timothy Nunes | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers takes what’s special about the Persona franchise and meshes it with what makes the musuo genre special. Despite some hiccups, Persona 5 Strikers offers up something special: It’s equally accessible to newcomers as well as established fans, showcasing all the style of the franchise in all its glory. | Read review |
| Polygon | Ryan Gilliam | Recommended | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is the best version of a high school reunion | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 8.5 / 10 | 02-10-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is my favourite Musou crossover and the first one to truly feel like the guest franchise first and Warriors second. | Read review |
| Press Start | Kieron Verbrugge | 9 / 10 | 02-10-2021 | Playing Persona 5 Strikers is like being blessed with a reunion special of a beloved series that ended years ago. It feels different, perhaps through a new lens or just more timely, but the characters you grew to cherish are all back for one last, terrific adventure. Omega Force’s influence is clear, but the game walks a confident line between the traditional Persona format and a musou spin-off. If you’re a fan, do yourself a favour and don’t sleep on this – Strikers is one hell of a road trip that deserves to be considered a proper sequel. | Read review |
| pressakey.com | Alexander Kremer | Recommended | 02-26-2021 | When I first saw the pictures of Persona 5 Strikers almost 2 years ago, at that time still under the name Persona 5 Scramble, I was quite skeptical at first. Can an action game match the quality of the role-playing game? Will it do justice to the characters? Will the story take too much of a back seat? What about the battle system? And what part do the different personas play? | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Thiago de Alencar Moura | 90 / 100 | 03-04-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers combines what the series does best with the great combat system of Omega Force to deliver a true Action RPG while staying true to the previous game without incorporating too many elements from a musou. If you are a fan of either series, P5S is more than worth your time. | Read review |
| Push Square | Robert Ramsey | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a fantastic follow up to a beloved JRPG, carving out its own identity with an excellent action-based combat system. It presents the perfect excuse to hang out with the Phantom Thieves one last time, and does a great job of building upon the established characters and themes of its predecessor. While we doubt that Strikers will be remembered anywhere near as fondly as Persona 5, the game goes beyond expectations to provide a classy companion piece. A must-buy for existing fans. | Read review |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 7.5 / 10 | 04-10-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers can be a bit complicated to rate, particularly for folks who love Warriors games but don’t like Persona games or folks who love Persona games but don’t like Warriors games. I can honestly see its fusion of mechanics from both franchises either pleasing or alienating either fan base, whether it be its chunky story or the addition of sneaking mechanics in a Warriors game. If you happen to like Warriors games and Persona 5, however, Persona 5 Strikers is the kind of game that just might steal your heart. | Read review |
| Rice Digital | Trent Cannon | Recommended | 02-25-2021 | For me, the highest praise I can give Persona 5 Strikers is that it feels like a worthy sequel to one of the greatest RPGs of all time. Whether it’s the music, the visuals or the triumphant return of a near-flawless cast of characters, it has brought me incredible joy. Ryuji is still dumb and loyal as ever. Makoto is still scary and hot. Yusuke is still weird. And Futaba remains an adorable little gremlin to protect at all costs. | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | Andrew Cathie | 4 / 5 stars | 02-11-2021 | There are a couple of shortfalls, and the lack of a confidant system is a big hole to fill, but if you’re a fan of Persona, then Persona 5 Strikers is absolutely the game for you. | Read review |
| RPGamer | Alex Fuller | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-09-2021 | Atlus and Omega Force have ensured that as much as possible of what made Persona 5 so beloved has been transported here and put into an appreciably tight package. Spending extra time with the Phantom Thieves and travelling with them across Japan is a much needed positive experience and well worth it. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | Unknown | 8 / 10 | 03-12-2021 | A great follow up to Persona 5 and a worthy addition to the series, presenting a different approach that is sure to tide over fans until the inevitable part 6. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Hayes Madsen | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a strong comeback. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Michal Korec | 9.5 / 10 | 02-22-2021 | Impressive action RPG shows how to improve heroes and how to advance to another genre. | Read review |
| Shacknews | TJ Denzer | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | A must-have for any fan who wants to go on another heart-stealing adventure with the Phantom Thieves. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Leif Rey Bornales | 9.5 / 10 | 03-02-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a game that will have you playing it for hours on end. A game that expands the Persona 5 mythos and is a welcome addition for those who want more adventures with the Phantom Thieves. If you are a fan of the game, there should be no hesitation on your part to get this game and enjoy it. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-01-2021 | Strikers is still a well-earned vacation for our heroes, an emphatic, energetic punctuation mark to a much larger experience. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Karel Šír | 85 / 100 | 02-09-2021 | Set your fears aside – despite the change of the genre, Persona 5 Strikers is a worthy sequel that shouldn’t be skipped by any fan of Persona 5. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Nicolò Bicego | 8.3 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers succeeds in two feats that are far from simple: proposing a story capable of collecting the legacy of Persona 5 and a gameplay capable of smoothing out many of the “historical” flaws of the musou genre. Despite some stumbles, we feel like recommending the game to all Persona 5 fans, who will find here a worthy sequel to the beloved title. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Matt Gosper | 8 / 10 | 02-10-2021 | All in all, I was surprised at just how well the Persona/Musou combo works. In the Persona series, combat always felt slow, tactical and specific – a game all about discovering and targeting enemies’ weaknesses to take them out before they can hurt you. These two studios have worked out how to make that same methodology work in a fast-paced action combat environment, while still feeling that same sense of mastery. The storyline feels like a true continuation of the 2016 title with characters represented accurately, unlike some past tie-in titles where the characterisation can become one-note. For fans of Persona 5 this is a great way to dive back in and get another helping of this excellent cast, and spend another few dozen hours looking at some of the most stylish UI in gaming. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Peter Glagowski | 6 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | A surprisingly polished and experimental game for developer Omega Force, Persona 5 Strikers is overall fairly solid but is hampered with clunky pacing and a lackluster plot. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Danilo Dellafrana | 7.5 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a good action role-playing game, but an imperfectly polished combat system and the absence of some of the series’ core elements make it a must-buy only for fans of the Phantom Thieves. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Nic Bunce | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is an excellent welcome back party for the franchise. It takes a formula that is proven to work and takes it to a new place by adding a whole new combat system that allows you to play as the whole team, rather than the main character we’re all used to. This said, and although Persona 5 Strikers is excellent in its own right, there’s enough that’s been stripped back to make this game work that it can’t reach the lofty heights of the original. | Read review |
| ThisGenGaming | Justin Oneil | 9 / 10 | 02-22-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers shakes up the formula a bit but still manages to feel like a full-on sequel to one of this past generations best JRPGS. While it is missing some of the more in-depth social elements that fans of the series love, it still manages to make itself unmissable thanks to another captivating story starring the Phantom Thieves. The characters still get to shine, the combat system smartly borrows some Musou elements while still feeling like Persona, and it’s all just as visually stylish and pleasing to the ears as you would expect. If you call yourself a fan of Persona 5 then you’d be doing yourself a disservice by missing out on Persona 5 Strikers. | Read review |
| Too Much Gaming | Carlos Hernandez | 9 / 10 | 03-29-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is easier to swallow compared to the long-winded original. The hack and slash, Dynasty Warriors-like combat felt more fitting for Persona 5 as a whole, and the Phantom Thieves are a cool bunch that it wouldn’t be so bad if Atlus stretches out more adventures in the future. They’ve clearly shown that they are capable of delivering a new and entertaining experience without ruining what made Persona 5 beloved by many since it launched back in 2016. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Keenan McCall | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is proof that change isn’t always a bad thing. While it may not hold onto everything that made its forebear a phenomenon, the new elements it brings to the table more than make up for it, and show that the series’ future lies in more than just straight-forward turn-based JRPGs. It’s an experience fans will find more than enough to love about, and that will give them plenty of hope for the series’ bright future. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Thomas Froehlicher | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers makes clever use of the ‘Warriors’ gameplay style while maintaining the spirit of the original title at all times. | Read review |
| Video Chums | Mary Billington | 8.8 / 10 | 02-20-2021 | It would be a mistake to dismiss Persona 5 Strikers as a mere spin-off. Although the battle system is definitely different to a typical Persona game, Strikers delivers an experience that fans of the series will love; perhaps even more than Persona 5 itself. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Kai Powell | 8 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers is a fun sequel that builds off the first year of the Phantom Thieves and might be the kind of action-packed sequel that only true fans of the original Persona 5 will desire for. | Read review |
| Windows Central | Samantha Nelson | 5 / 5 stars | 02-09-2021 | Persona 5 Strikers delivers the meaningful story, relateable characters, and complex mechanics fans expect from mainline games but switches the gameplay up to focus on action over time management. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Chris “Atom” DeAngelus | 8.5 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | I expected Persona 5 Strikers to be like Hyrule Warriors and got a genuine Persona sequel. It might be thinner on content than the 100-hour behemoth it is based on, but it’s still plenty of fun to play. The combat system takes some getting used to, but otherwise, it’s like slipping on a comfy pair of well-worn slippers. I welcome the chance to revisit the world of Persona 5, and Strikers is a wonderful send-off to the Phantom Thieves. | Read review |
| ZTGD | Drew Leachman | 8.5 / 10 | 04-22-2021 | Regardless of the issues I had, Persona 5 Strikers is still a fantastic sequel, Persona game, and Musou game. It really is impressive the amount of content they jammed into this game, and the fact that they added way more to the mechanics than I thought they would was a great breath of fresh air. Musou fans will get a ton of enjoyment out of this title and fans of Persona 5 have their sequel that is most certainly worthy of the title. | Read review |
Persona 5 Strikers Credits
CREDITS
DIRECTOR(S):
Mumon Usuda, Daisuke Kaneda
PRODUCER(S):
Daisuke Kaneda, Kenichi Ogasawara
DESIGNER(S):
Takaaki Ogata
PROGRAMMER(S):
Tatsuto Tsuchishita
ARTIST(S):
Shigenori Soejima
WRITER(S):
Takaaki Ogata, Toru Yorogi, Yusuke Nitta
COMPOSER(S):
Atsushi Kitajoh, Gota Masuoka, Ayana Hira
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