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Game Info
Persona 5, a turn-based JRPG with visual novel elements, follows a high school student with a criminal record for a crime he didn’t commit. Soon he meets several characters who share similar fates to him, and discovers a metaphysical realm which allows him and his friends to channel their pent-up frustrations into becoming a group of vigilantes reveling in aesthetics and rebellion while fighting corruption.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 103
Platinum TIER
36% of scored reviews gave Persona 5 a perfect score (100/100)
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- RPG
DEVELOPER(S):
- Atlus
PUBLISHER(S):
- Atlus
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Magami Tensei
GAME MODES:
- Single player
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
103
Critic Reviews
94
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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Andrew Goldfarb (IGN)
[Date Unavailable]
9.7/10
“Persona 5 is a massive, gorgeous JRPG with well over 100 hours of gameplay for completionists. With more to do than ever and the series’ strongest story to date, it stands out as an extraordinary, memorable experience and easily one of the deepest JRPGs of the last decade. Its sprawling dungeon design and stylish, fully realized world are an absolute joy to explore, and even after three playthroughs and the Platinum trophy, I find myself itching to go back to try different dialogue options with Confidants or revisit particularly fun puzzles. This is a new gold standard for Japanese RPGs and by far the best entry in the series yet.”
Susan Arendt (GamesRadar+)
[Date Unavailable]
5/5 stars
“You’ve been waiting for this one a very long time, and you’ll find your patience has more than paid off. The Phantom Thieves are coming to steal your heart, but you’ll give it to them gladly.”
Lucy James (GameSpot)
[Date Unavailable]
9/10
“Persona 5’s compulsive gameplay and infectious energy make it a standout RPG.”
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (103 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DNews | Иван Бышонкoв | 9 / 10 | 04-07-2017 | Persona 5 is not only one of the best jRPG’s in a decade, but the most polished Atlus product ever, with near perfect balance between great story and classic gameplay. Grab a vacation and be ready for hundred hours of campaign. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 03-29-2017 | “The best JRPG in years” | Read review |
| Arcade Sushi | Sarah LeBoeuf | 10 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | It’s not a huge departure from the themes and gameplay of the last two Persona games, but there are enough successful tweaks to the formula that Persona 5 feels both familiar and wonderfully new. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Steven Strom | Recommended | 03-29-2017 | Persona 5 weaves engaging JRPG combat around a thoughtful, exquisitely stylish tale of thieves and the struggle to survive in an unfair society. Buy it. | Read review |
| Atomix | Miguel Reyes | 94 / 100 | 04-04-2017 | Persona 5 is simply one of the greatest games and JRPG in recent years. Atlus excelled itself with one incredible title that not only offers an even better and perfected formula from its fantastic predecessor (Persona 4) but also shows how a series can evolve with a few additions and accurate adjustments. With its unique, dark and enjoyable story; cast of memorable characters; a fluid and addictive battle system; and a wide variety of activities to do, is just impossible to find any reason to negate yourself this great experience. Even if you are not a fan of the genre, this is a title you should play at any cost. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Mike Guarino | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-03-2017 | Persona 5 expands upon many of the elements that the series has featured in the past, while also streamlining certain aspects to make it an even smoother ride. It’s a spectacular RPG experience that is truly in a league of its own, and fans of the series and the genre in general owe it to themselves to check it out. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | محمد کیانی | 9 / 10 | 04-28-2017 | Persona 5 is deep, beautiful, satisfying, and a new benchmark for JRPG genre. If you have a shred of passion for JRPG, do not miss Persona 5. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 9.5 / 10 | 04-03-2017 | Persona 5 surpasses its predecessors through some well-made changes and makes it way back to the top of the JRPG-Chain. Besides a small feeling of an outdated Gameplay you’ll get probably one of the best JRPGs of the last years that even will surprise some of the older Persona Fans. If you haven’t got into JRPGs yet: This is your best entry point. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Elias Blondeau | 8.5 / 10 | 04-03-2017 | It’s an easier experience with a story that’s markedly simpler than past entries, but Persona 5 is still operating on a whole different level than its peers. A simplistic yet ultimately winning JRPG with loads of content. | Read review |
| Chalgyr’s Game Room | Nick Herber | 10 / 10 | 04-11-2017 | Persona 5 pulled me in immediately, with stylish visuals and music, some fresh ideas on gameplay and of course what always carries this series: characters I truly grow to care for. I struggled to put down the controller for any length of time and I frequently found myself asking ‘what if I had chosen to do this instead?’. All clear signs that I was invested in this RPG masterpiece. | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Lucas White | 5 / 5 stars | 04-05-2017 | Persona 5 is special, even more so for people who have been paying attention to this series for the past few decades. Just, you know, clear your calendar for a while. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Patrick Anderson | 93 / 100 | 04-10-2017 | Taken as a whole, Persona 5 is an incredible gaming experience. With so much to do, so many elements all perfectly balanced and perfected, it’s a showcase of great game design. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Stuart McGarrick | 9.5 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Persona 5 has redefined a genre of gaming and is a must-play title for every RPG gamer. Much like Persona 4 Golden was a reason to own a PSVita, Persona 5 is a reason to own a PS4. Like FFVII made you fall in love with JRPG’s 20 years ago, Persona 5 will steal your heart. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Lilly K. | 9 / 10 | 06-04-2019 | Persona 5 is unrepentantly stylish, and absolutely seamless in keeping its players immersed in its world. Every moment is exciting, from traversing the masterfully crafted dungeons, to living it up with Joker’s friends and acquaintances. There are some moments that don’t mesh perfectly with the tone of the story, but even they help to paint a portrait of a group of teenagers dissatisfied with the world at large. Persona 5 is a joy from start to finish, and it never drops its fashionable facade | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 9 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | If you didn’t dig Persona 4, this is your gateway back into the Velvet Room. Persona 5 manages to differentiate itself not only from the rest of the market, but its own franchise in a lot of standout ways. It still has the rigid backbone of a JRPG, but the organs, skin, and soul are teeming with more personality than most of us could even dream up. | Read review |
| Digiato | Shayan Ziaei | 95 / 100 | 04-19-2017 | Persona 5 isn’t made for anyone, but anyone can enter its lush and colorful world and experience an exceptional Japanese Role Playing game. Persona 5 is slow, doesn’t rush anything and pay an increasingly attention to details – Sometimes maybe too much. But after beating first few hours, Persona 5 becomes a combination of unique narration, involving gameplay and eye-catching artistic style. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Eric Layman | 9 / 10 | 05-04-2017 | Persona 5 will be beautiful forever. Meticulous thought and consideration has been applied to Shin Megami Tensei’s durable model of dungeon crawling and Persona’s paragon of social simulation, creating a brilliant pulse visible through (almost) every aspect of its performance. Keeping this pace across a formidable length is Persona 5’s most impressive trick, ensuring it will steal your heart without wasting your time. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Michael Rougeau | 3.5 / 5 stars | 03-29-2017 | ‘Persona 5’ proves that there’s still room for an epic, 100-hour RPG | Read review |
| DualShockers | Giuseppe Nelva | 9 / 10 | 04-30-2017 | Persona 5 made me fume, cry, smile and laugh all the way through the 166 hours I played it, and that is doubtlessly a testament to the exceptional experience this ultimate Japanese high schooler simulator provides. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Ben Moore | 5 / 5 stars | 04-15-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| EGM | Mollie L Patterson | 9 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | It’s hard not to wish that Persona 5 had taken more influence from Catherine than it did, but as the culmination of the past ten years of the Persona series, it still stands as one of the best Japanese RPGs to exist—and a visual masterpiece whose style has no equal. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Cassandra Khaw | Recommended | 03-29-2017 | Beautiful, badass and audacious, Persona 5 is going to steal your heart. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Everyeye.it | 9.5 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | The new game made by Atlus is astonishing, mesmerizing and ambitious, characterized by a stunning art design, an intense storyline and an elaborate combat system. Without any doubt, Persona 5 is one of the greatest JRPG of this generation. | Read review |
| Fextralife | Forum Pirate | 10 / 10 | 05-01-2017 | Half visual novel, half dungeon crawl, all awesome. 100 hours of actually meaningful content, a unique (and sometimes uniquely brutal) combat system, excellent writing, and extremely unsubtle social commentary, all wrapped up in a very stylish package. Definitely not for everybody, but if you’ve spend the last 10 years wishing they still made JRPGs like they did in 2006, and you’re willing to put in a lot of time, then this is probably the game for you. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Joe Juba | 9.3 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Persona 5’s well-crafted story, exciting combat, and deep systems make it my favorite entry in the series – and the best Japanese RPG in years | Read review |
| Game Revolution | jamalr | 5 / 5 stars | 03-28-2017 | Persona 5 might have arrived with subtlety like a cool breeze, but its tailwinds will leave behind a confident and meaningful reminder that JRPGs are alive and well. | Read review |
| Game Volt | Ahmed Hassan | 8.8 / 10 | 04-10-2017 | in persona 5 you will have a vast open world to explore, This world is full of different personalities and coming from different worlds and have different desires and you will have to deal with them all to gain more experience, all this in the context of a wonderful story and very clear objectives and this is the world of Persona 5. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Rudy Jean-François | 10 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Girls and boys, Persona 5 is simply the new king of Japanese role playing games, and it may even be 2016 game of the year. The story is so deep, the battle system is so well-executed, the art direction is so amazing and the music is so groovy ! I instantly felt in love with this game and I am pretty sure you will do too. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Angelo D’Argenio | 10 / 10 | 04-04-2017 | Persona 5 is a JRPG that deserves to be played, period. There are few other games that understand their genre as well as Persona 5 does. It knows exactly what Persona fans, JRPG fans, and gamers in general want to see. It’s not just a game, it’s an addiction, and if you give it a shot you too will find yourself playing and replaying Persona 5 for the better part of 2017. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Kasra Kazemi | 10 / 10 | 04-13-2017 | Everything about Persona 5 is etched in style unlike any other. The battle system is intricate and often delightful. It is so much more than just an ‘RPG with social skills’. This is a game to live and breathe in, one to savor every moment you get to spend with a bunch of wonderfully flawed people. Persona 5 redefines the Japanese RPG with a stylish band of rogues that should please any fan of the genre. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Andrew Duncan | 9 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Weighing in at over 100 hours of gameplay, Persona 5 is one that you will want to spend time with. Brilliant voice work, a decent translation and solid gameplay mechanics make this one of the best RPGs I’ve played in a long time. | Read review |
| GameMAG | ACE | 10 / 10 | 05-22-2017 | Persona 5 is a monumental exemplary story-driven jRPG with a crazy design, unusual for videogame music and incredibly rich story, where you want to stay forever. A huge amount of content and new mechanics that open up as you progress through, unique dungeons, almost complete absence of grind and a great rhythm bring it on game Olympus. This is a major achievement in the genre at least for the last five years and one of the main contenders for GOTY 2017. | Read review |
| GamePro | Patrick Mittler | 92 / 100 | 03-29-2017 | A sprawling, accomplished, elaborate, gloomy and thrilling masterpiece and the new king of JRPGs. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Johnny Hurricane | 9 / 10 | 04-15-2017 | Though there is a lot to play in 2017, Persona 5 is one RPG you just can’t pass up. The wait was well worth it, and you shouldn’t be surprised to see Persona 5 pop up on quite a few game-of-the-year lists come December. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Kyle Bradford | 10 / 10 | 04-21-2017 | Persona 5 is good. It’s very, very good. It’s the sort of game that only comes around once every few years. It’s a game that is so unique in every aspect that it’d be impossible to mistake a single moment of it for anything else. It’s also a game about real life, despite the wacky hijinks you’ll often find yourself in. It’s about the moments you have with your friends, laughing around a hot pot as you make jokes only those there would understand. It’s within those moments that Persona 5 enters a league of its own, untouched by its contemporaries in every respect. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Lucy James | 9 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Persona 5’s compulsive gameplay and infectious energy make it a standout RPG. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Susan Arendt | 5 / 5 stars | 03-29-2017 | You’ve been waiting for this one a very long time, and you’ll find your patience has more than paid off. The Phantom Thieves are coming to steal your heart, but you’ll give it to them gladly. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Matt Mirkovich | 9.5 / 10 | 06-08-2017 | I’m glad to say that Persona 5 is everything I had hoped it would be and then some. The incremental improvements over the gameplay of Persona 4, the visuals, the soundtrack, all of it came together almost perfectly. That translation could have used a little bit more polish, but otherwise this is the finest work Atlus has ever produced. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Rashid Sayed | 9 / 10 | 03-30-2017 | Persona 5 represents Atlus’ best work yet, a masterpiece that keeps on giving back to player and it’s unlike anything you will play on your PlayStation 4. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Kenneth Shepard | 95 / 100 | 04-13-2017 | Persona 5 brings to light modern issues in a powerful, symbolic story of youthful rebellion. Outfitted with a stylish aesthetic and complex systems, it confidently pulls off moments of grandeur and intimate moments of character growth to create a remarkable experience. | Read review |
| GearNuke | Danial Arshad Khan | 9.5 / 10 | 04-05-2017 | Persona 5 delivers on every front, from story to gameplay, it is polished to perfection. However there are some minor issues with the game particularly related to its presentation that stop it from achieving a perfect score. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | Matt Cronn | 8.7 / 10 | 06-08-2017 | RiME is a title that evokes emotional response through its design similarities to many great games, but stands apart from them by centering itself on an often unaddressed topic, relatable to all. Tequila Works took their time with this one, but the final product is well worthy of a playthrough. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Mikhail Madnani | 10 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Persona 5 is one of the best games I have had the pleasure of playing and something that managed topping my favourite game of all time Persona 4 Golden in almost every way. | Read review |
| Guardian | Simon Parkin | 5 / 5 stars | 03-29-2017 | Latest in long running high-school franchise boasts characters as deeply written and well observed as a multi-season TV series | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Adam Beck | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-29-2017 | Persona 5 is a once in a generation game. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Francis DiPersio | 5 / 5 stars | 04-19-2017 | Make no mistake about it, this is one game that will steal your heart from your chest. If this is the future of Persona, I can’t wait to see where Atlus takes us next. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Borja Abadie | 95 / 100 | 03-29-2017 | Starting from the art direction, following with the gameplay elements and ending with the plot and anything that comes to your mind, Persona 5 is an unvaluable master piece. It doesn’t redefine it’s genre but it’s outstanding in all of his aspects. | Read review |
| IBTimes UK | Oliver Cragg | 5 / 5 stars | 04-14-2017 | Persona 5 isn’t just a rank and file member of Japan’s streak of game of the year contenders in 2017, it’s a blistering RPG masterpiece that cements itself among the all-time greats.Tagging along with the Phantom Thieves of Hearts on their psychedelic capers triggers a contact high of dazzling sights and sounds, with enough thematic depth to match its relentless swagger. It’s a game that’ll try to steal your own heart, and you’ll willingly oblige. | Read review |
| IGN | Andrew Goldfarb | 9.7 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Persona 5 is a massive, gorgeous JRPG with well over 100 hours of gameplay for completionists. With more to do than ever and the series’ strongest story to date, it stands out as an extraordinary, memorable experience and easily one of the deepest JRPGs of the last decade. Its sprawling dungeon design and stylish, fully realized world are an absolute joy to explore, and even after three playthroughs and the Platinum trophy, I find myself itching to go back to try different dialogue options with Confidants or revisit particularly fun puzzles. This is a new gold standard for Japanese RPGs and by far the best entry in the series yet. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Biagio Etna | 9.6 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Persona 5 is one of the best JRPG ever: a great must for fans and an incredible title for any neophyte who wants to approach the genre. A really masterpiece. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Pirzal Turel | 10 / 10 | 04-15-2017 | The beauty of a game like Persona 5 is its ability to perfectly bring together all its different elements. The game will impress you with how it can balance between all its connected systems, and how it does so flawlessly. As you’re walking around Tokyo, you’ll be making lists of all the things you need for your upcoming trip to the Palaces. While you’re at the Palaces, you’ll be making lists of items you’ll potentially need the next time around to boost your team’s stats. You’ll be immersed in the game’s sights and sounds, and laugh along as your team members banter. You don’t just play the game, you experience it with all your senses. This is what Persona offers. It sucks you into its world and you’ll find yourself thinking about it without realizing as if it’s a second life you’ve always wanted to live. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Inés Barriocanal | 9.3 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Artistically refreshing, fun, deep and long. One of the best RPGs that we are going to see on 2017… But it’s only in english, which is a mayor flaw on Spain. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Nathan Misa | 4.7 / 5 stars | 04-19-2017 | With engaging social simulation gameplay, addictive turn-based combat systems and an unmatched visual style, Persona 5 is the ultimate Japanese role-playing game any PlayStation 4 owner, newbie or hardcore fan, should give a fair go in 2017. | Read review |
| JVL | Julius007 | 10 / 10 | 04-17-2017 | Persona 5 puts the JRPG to its rightful place again. Not only is the game a very great Persona, but a very great game in the genre which it belongs as well. Brilliant in every aspect, the game does not leave the player, and brings him across one surprise after another, both in its scenario and its structure. It joins the list of the excellent games in this first half of the year. With its unforgettable characters, its perfect narrative, its flawless combat system and its very lengthy lifespan, we can say it loud and clear, that game is here to steal our player’s hearts for the next few months’! | Read review |
| Kotaku | Kirk Hamilton | Recommended | 03-29-2017 | This game will take many, many hours of your time. In exchange, you’ll get a terrific, pulpy story told with style to spare. Persona 5 took nearly 100 hours of my time, and I gave it gladly. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Angielo Martinez | 9.5 / 10 | 04-20-2017 | Persona 5 tries to captivate the player in every possible way. Its masterful mix of genres, crisp art style, and music, as well as the glorious game mechanics won’t let you drop the controller until the very end. This iteration of the franchise sets a new standard for the JRPG genre and it is, naturally, an excellent addition to the Best of 2017 games list. | Read review |
| Luis Alamilla | Luis Alamilla | 9 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| M3 | P-A Knutsson | 9 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | We have waited for eight years, and luckily Persona 5 doesn’t let us down. It’s a beautiful rpg with the same deep mechanics, and story telling that we are used to when it comes to this series. Another masterpiece from Atlus. | Read review |
| Marooners’ Rock | Alex McCumbers | 9.8 / 10 | 06-28-2017 | Persona 5 takes the JRPG mold to create an intensely original, deep experience in its gameplay, presentation, and narrative. There are not many games that pull it off quite like Persona 5, marking it as a masterpiece title that will set a benchmark for years to come. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 9 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | One of the best role-playing games ever made, Japanese or otherwise, and beyond that simply one of the most stylishly told interactive stories you’ll ever experience. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Diego Escala | 5 / 5 stars | 04-28-2017 | Persona 5 is the series’ addictive formula refined to a nearly perfect form. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Peter Ingham | 80 / 100 | 04-23-2017 | Persona 5 is a fantastic journey to embark on, full of well-realized characters, serviceable if a little archaic level design, and more than enough activities and distractions to keep you pushing through until its conclusion. | Read review |
| Nexus | Rico van As | 9 / 10 | 04-11-2017 | At the end of the day, Persona 5 is an unmitigated blast. It unapologetically sticks to its style and pace, and you’ll ultimately grow to love or leave it for that. It does, however, offer a digital ton of content for both new and returning players to enjoy in a way that makes it well worth the price of admission. | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Michael Jordan | 10 / 10 | 04-29-2017 | Beautiful and masterfully executed, it’s not a question weather you should buy the game, it’s a question of why haven’t you bought the game yet. You will not get a better RPG or gaming experience for quite some time, so do yourself a favor and pick this one up. | Read review |
| NZGamer | Matthew Codd | 8.5 / 10 | 05-03-2017 | Even great games can overstay their welcome. | Read review |
| Pardis Game | Kasra Karimi Asl | 10 / 10 | 04-30-2017 | Persona 5 is a complete package of what a masterpiece has got to have. But it’s biggest achievement is not in its flawless gameply or world building but its reflection of reality and that it’s an experience within our own lives which puts it on a whole another level. | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Nathaniel Ewert-Krocker | 9.5 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Persona 5 might not be for you—maybe you’ve no love for the anime aesthetic, or maybe the notion of an 80-hour game with no open world isn’t your bag. Maybe you don’t like JRPGs! | Read review |
| Player.One | Jen Glennon | 10 / 10 | 05-04-2017 | Persona 5 isn’t just the best game I’ve played this year, it’s the best game I’ve played in years. And I can’t wait to do it all again. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Neil Bolt | 10 / 10 | 03-31-2017 | Persona 5 may not pull up many trees in terms of innovation, but it refines and refreshes the things that make a great RPG work. The real star of the show however, is the world this RPG inhabits, and the people in it that you come to adore. Persona 5 is something to sink your entire self into, and end up feeling utterly despondent about when you finally have to leave its stylish embrace. | Read review |
| Polygon | Philip Kollar | 9 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | It successfully pushes this series to new heights of polish, allure and charm. It has a few blemishes, enough to distract a bit from the intriguing and weighty themes that the game wrestles with. But even through the rough patches, Persona 5 doesn’t give up a drop of its colorful personality. | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 9.5 / 10 | 05-09-2017 | Mark it down as an early contender for Game of the Year. | Read review |
| Press Start | James Mitchell | 9 / 10 | 04-12-2017 | Persona 5 is one of the best role playing games that I’ve played in years. It’s both a colourful and psychological journey through student life and the darker side of humanity. Combine this story of intrigue with multiple comprehensive systems that are all a joy to get lost in and you’ve got something truly special. While some minor pacing issues and some rigidity with how time is managed bring the experience down somewhat, Persona 5 is a game that everybody should play. | Read review |
| pressakey.com | Tim Bissinger | Recommended | 05-22-2017 | Persona 5 ist sowohl ein gutes JRPG als auch ein hervorragender Visual Novel, behandelt schwierige Themen auf ernste und erwachsene Weise und motiviert mit seinen durchdachten Systemen, den emotionalen Geschichten, mit Style und Charme über 100 Stunden auf höchstem Niveau: Es ist ein Meisterwerk des Genres und eines der besten Spiele 2017. | Read review |
| PS4Blog.net | Ceidz | 10 / 10 | 12-27-2017 | The graphics are impressive, the battle system is perfect, and the story is epic. This is a turn-based RPG you don’t want to miss, so be sure to buy it today since I’m sure you’ll LOVE it! | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Luis Guilherme Machado Camargo | 95 / 100 | 04-18-2017 | Persona 5 is a game that has met and went above my expectations for it. The main story might not be as great as expected, however, the game amazes us with its individual story arcs, the battle system, soundtrack and its incredible art direction. Persona 5 is one of the best role playing games ever created and one of the best games of the year for the PS3 and PS4 systems. | Read review |
| Push Square | Robert Ramsey | 10 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Persona 5 sets the benchmark for modern Japanese RPGs: it oozes style, charisma, and polish quite unlike anything we’ve played. With this fifth entry, the series’ trademark formula of dungeon delving and socialising has been perfected. Addictive, engaging gameplay, incredibly endearing characters, and a consistently rewarding narrative loop combine to create a spectacularly cohesive whole – whether or not you’re already a fan of Persona. A masterpiece from top to bottom. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Tieranie Albright | 10 / 10 | 07-16-2017 | Whether you are a long time fan, or a Persona newbie, Persona 5 will certainly take your heart. | Read review |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 9.5 / 10 | 04-28-2017 | Wait, isn’t turn-based role-playing game combat supposed to be obsolete? Persona 5 proves that the classic JRPG formula can still work in today’s world given the right amount of love and attention. Add a compelling story, stylish production and a healthy dose of modern cool and you’ve got today’s standard-bearer for the traditional JRPG formula. | Read review |
| Rice Digital | Oscar Taylor-Kent | 5 / 5 stars | 03-29-2017 | JRPGs will never be the same again. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | عصام الشهوان | 10 / 10 | 04-12-2017 | Few games can masterfully transport you to a magical world as this game has, as every facet of the game has been expertly executed, whether it’s the game’s aesthetics, story, characters or even battle system and side activities. This is a skillful developer that knows exactly how to fulfill their ambitions without compromise. | Read review |
| SelectButton | Kevin Mitchell | 10 / 10 | 04-13-2017 | With Persona 5, Atlus has outdone themselves, crafting a thrilling narrative while balancing the social life of the characters. The world is designed with rich, and vibrant colors, and although the dungeons are no longer procedurally generated, I’ve enjoyed exploring them with my ragtag group of thieves. There are an infinite amount of possibilities thanks to the open end nature of players choices different things to focus on in their character’s social lives. If you ever feel overwhelmed, you can always check the Thieves Guild, letting you see what others players did at that precise moment. Persona 5 is certainly a stylish RPG, and while the opening few hours is slowly than I would like, by the time you are freely able to explore the first and second palace, you are well accustomed to the game’s mechanics. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Leif Rey Bornales | 10 / 10 | 04-14-2017 | Overall, Persona 5 has really captured my heart. With 70+ hours of gaming, I haven’t had this much fun since the last Persona game. I will definitely keep playing it and will even play it into the New Game+. The New Game Plus allows you to keep certain items that you have gotten from the game but it resets your relationship meter with the characters among other things. If you are into old school JRPG, this is definitely the game you have been waiting for. At its price point the game is totally worth it and even more. I am even willing to spend for this game’s DLC. It’s just that good. Now let me get back to the game and see if I can pass this school exam. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 4.5 / 5 stars | 05-02-2017 | Persona 5 is the moment Atlus allowed the Persona series to truly grow up and earn that “M for Mature” rating. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Mario Petillo | 9.5 / 10 | 03-30-2017 | Persona 5 is an essential play for all the jRPG fan. Incredibly unique in its style, with a varied and deep battle system, Persona 5 will enchant you with its plot and its interweaving of Tokyo perfectly designed. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Matt Gosper | 9 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Persona 5 is a beautiful balancing act; one that feels eternally stressful unless you give in and enjoy it rather than aiming for the perfect run. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Don Parsons | 8.5 / 10 | 12-24-2017 | Persona 5 manages to combine style and substance with the most refined gameplay the series has seen, with some smart writing that doesn’t quite always hit the mark | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Rob Kershaw | 9 / 10 | 04-28-2017 | It’s huge, but Persona 5 never outstays its welcome. If you’re a JRPG fan without a PS4, this is the game that fully justifies the purchase. | Read review |
| The Game Fanatics | Tyler Chancey | 9 / 10 | 04-11-2017 | Even by JRPG slow boil standards, Persona 5 takes forever to get going and trips over its own feet along the way, losing some progressive teeth in the process. But once it starts going it is still an absorbing experience thanks to some tight gameplay and fetching visuals. If you’re craving a new JRPG that will steal at least a hundred hours of your life while keeping you entertained, this one is for you. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Stefano Gaburri | 9.2 / 10 | 03-28-2017 | The last chapter of one of our favourite series improved over the previous chapters in every, possible way. The storyline is unique and much more consistent, and the production values (art direction, soundtrack, dubbing, graphics) are simply top-notch. The fact that the dungeons aren’t randomly generated anymore is just the cherry on top. | Read review |
| The Jimquisition | Laura Kate Dale | 8.5 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | I was damn impressed by Persona 5, and will certainly be returning to it once I’ve had a few months to decompress from this super concise playthrough. I played 120 hours in just a couple of weeks and damn it was a lot of fun. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Adriel Rangel | 5 / 5 stars | 04-14-2017 | There isn’t much more to be said. With masterful visuals, combat, and story, Persona 5 is a beautiful foray into the RPG scene. There are some gripes that I have within the game, such as being forced to go to bed after visiting the metaverse or doing anything in the evening. I understand it’s to keep stats under control, but perhaps a system where you can start an extra activity each night at the cost of a penalty in XP or social stat gains the next day due to fatigue would have been nice. With that said though, I find it impossible to call Persona 5 anything but a phenomenal experience. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Dave Irwin | 10 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Persona 5 stole my heart. It was impossible to believe that the best game of the already venerated series was still to come, and yet somehow everything works wonderfully. I’d rather the dialogue didn’t pad things out as much as it did, but I was captivated from beginning to end, while it successfully brought back mechanics long thought out-dated, and introduced smart changes for the better. An essential RPG for 2017 that you should not miss out on. | Read review |
| ThisGenGaming | Justin Oneil | 10 / 10 | 07-16-2017 | When I was around 20-30 hours into Persona 5 I thought it was a fantastic game. By the 100 hour mark and upon finishing my first playthrough I realized this is a truly exceptional game. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | محمد البسيمي | 9 / 10 | 05-10-2017 | Music, Social Links, interactivity and with light hearted comedy, you’d be on the verge of a distinctive thrilling journey in which you will not find in anything that is outside the Persona series. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Zhiqing Wan | 4 / 5 stars | 04-12-2017 | At the end of the day, Persona 5 is a game that offers us the chance to live the perfect high school fantasy life we never had. It’s a chill, feel-good JRPG where you take control of a likable young man with the perfect social life, along with a secret double life where he and his friends save the world from corrupted evil. | Read review |
| USgamer | Caty McCarthy | 5 / 5 stars | 03-29-2017 | With the most bewitching tale the series has ever told and an incredibly likable cast that rises above their typical archetypes, Persona 5 sings a song of rebellion. Not just against the norm of JRPGs, but of society’s oppressive grasp, inspiring its players to rise up as the Phantom Thieves would. In the end, in spite of its minor missteps, Persona 5 has the power to steal the hearts of longterm fans of the series and newcomers alike. | Read review |
| Video Chums | Mary Billington | 8.7 / 10 | 04-20-2017 | I must say, The Phantom Thieves surely stole my heart as I’ve had a ton of fun with Persona 5. | Read review |
| Washington Post | Christopher Byrd | Recommended | 03-30-2017 | “Persona 5” is an absurdly imaginative game. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Kai Powell | 9.6 / 10 | 04-08-2017 | Surpassing its predecessors in every way, Persona 5 redefines the Japanese RPG with a stylish band of rogues that should please any fan of the genre. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Gabs Tanner | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-11-2017 | Persona 5 smoothly surpasses previous entries in the franchise with its stylish coat of paint and emotive storytelling. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | Jordan Garcia | 10 / 10 | 05-01-2017 | Persona 5 is the definition of style and is a masterclass in how to make a good RPG. There’s nothing about it that doesn’t make it stand out. The soundtrack is one of the best I’ve heard in a long time, the combat is simple yet surprisingly deep which allows for not only the game to be quite accessible, but it is also easy to pick back up. | Read review |
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