Persona 5

TheGamerSanti Leguiza

Reuniting with the Phantom Thieves one more time.

WellPlayedJordan Garcia

10/10

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.

GameSpewKyle Bradford

10/10

When all is said and done however, any minor shortcomings are easily forgiven. Persona 5 is good. It’s very, very good. It’s the sort of game that only comes around once every few years – a game that is so unique in every aspect that it’d be impossible to mistake a single moment of it for anything else. Also, it’s 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, unto...

Nintendo World ReportDonald Theriault

9.5/10

While I can’t hold the choice of platform against Persona 5, I really wish I could have played this portably – for whatever reason, PlayStation Remote Play doesn’t work in my environment and it would have saved me a week of real time. But I asked for a PlayStation 4 for Christmas largely so I could play it under the best circumstances, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Fingers crossed that Persona 5 takes after 3 and 4 and gets a portable version because by then I’ll be ready to return to Tokyo.

Gaming NexusMatt Mirkovich

9.5/10

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.

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

9.5/10

Persona 5 is a must play for fans of the JRPG genre that delivers an amazing storyline tied together with excellent gameplay mechanics.

Press StartJames Berich

9/10

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.

Toms GuideAnthony Spadafora

Persona 5 Royal for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S and PS5 is the best way to play Atlus’ award-winning JRPG, with all of the previous DLC included. However, completing the game’s main story can take more than 100 hours, and it’s easy to miss a big chunk of the game without proper planning. For players who are willing to invest their time, though, Persona 5 Royal delivers an intriguing coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of modern Tokyo.

RPGFanRobert Fenner

87/100

Despite its numerous foibles, I had a great time with Persona 5. It achieves what it sets out to do very well, though it’s probably the last time it can rely on the same format before it becomes tired. It also could’ve been 10-15 hours shorter without a noticeable dip in quality. The game ends with a disappointingly rote JRPG final dungeon that stands in sharp contrast to the incredible creativity that came before it. Still, the Palaces themselves are a definite step in the right direction, and proof that this console generation could be a very good thing for future installments. In short,…

TechRaptorDon Parsons

8.5/10

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

KeenGamerMatt Fuller

8/10

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.

MonsterVineDiego Escala

The network feature introduced in Persona 4: Golden returns but this time it works in two different ways: allowing another player to come in to prevent an enemy from taking a party member hostage during a fight and, more importantly, allowing you to see whatever everyone did on each day and their average level. This feature is a godsend for newcomers to the series as it gives you a sort of blueprint on how to approach each day which can be an overwhelming experience to anyone not familiar with the series. Even I used it each day for fun to see what people were doing and as a useful way to quic...