Persona 5 for PS4, PS5 Reviews

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General Information

Available on:PlayStation 4Apr 4, 2017

PlayStation 5Nov 12, 2020

Publisher: Atlus

Genre: RPG

Description:

Persona 5 is a game about the internal and external conflicts of a group of troubled high school students - the protagonist and a collection of compatriots he meets in the game's story - who live dual lives as Phantom Thieves. Persona 5 is a game about the internal and external conflicts of a group of troubled high school students - the protagonist and a collection of compatriots he meets in the game's story - who live dual lives as Phantom Thieves. They have the typically ordinary day-to-day of a Tokyo high schooler: attending class, after-school activities, and part-time jobs. But they also undertake fantastical adventures by using otherworldly powers to enter the hearts of people. Their power comes from the Persona, the Jungian concept of the "self"; the game's heroes realize that society forces people to wear masks to protect their inner vulnerabilities, and by literally ripping off their protective mask and confronting their inner selves do the heroes awaken their inner power, and using it to help those in need. Ultimately, the group of Phantom Thieves seeks to change their day-to-day world to match their perception and see through the masks modern society wears.

Persona 5 Critic Reviews

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Eurogamer

Cassandra Khaw

Essential

Beautiful, badass and audacious, Persona 5 is going to steal your heart.

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IGN

Andrew Goldfarb

9.7 / 10.0

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.

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Susan Arendt

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.

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Metro GameCentral

GameCentral

9 / 10

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.

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Audience Reviews

OneManCast

6 / 10.0

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yannispirou101

10 / 10

Pros: + Incredible story + Very addictive gameplay + Amazing cast + Awesome mechanics + A lot of content + Gorgeous art style Cons: - Lack of enough freedom - Minor pacing issues Narrative: 10/10 Gameplay: 10/10 Content: 9/10 Characters: 10/10 Music: 10/10 Art Style: 10/10 Final Rating: 10/10 - Masterpiece - Persona 5 is a game full of style and confidence. The Phantom Thieves

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