Persona 5 Reviews

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10 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2017

Persona 5 is a phenomenon, experience and fulfillment of fans' dreams. Game that you'll dream about at night and dazzles almost every aspect. The title is perfect and flawless in its category, which also proves that the classic JRPG formula does not have to give up its identity to steal your heart.

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9.5 / 10.0
Apr 10, 2017

The offensive of great games for Sony consoles continues at its best. Persona 5 continues this trend, this time providing joy to fans of Japanese RPG's... and outsizing the recent success of Final Fantasy XV.

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4.5 / 5.0
Mar 29, 2017

Persona 5 is a once in a generation game.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 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.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 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.

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5 / 5.0
Apr 5, 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.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 3, 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.

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9.5 / 10.0
Apr 14, 2017

I could nitpick about small issues, like some textures that are painfully blurry or a handful of quirky localization issues. Those issues fade into the periphery, however. What doesn’t is simply this: Persona 5 is a triumph of game design that stands apart from other JRPGs. RPG fans owe it to themselves to drop what they’re doing and play now. You won’t regret it.

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4.7 / 5.0
Apr 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.

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Fextralife
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10 / 10
May 1, 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.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 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.

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10 / 10.0
May 1, 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.

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NZGamer
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8.5 / 10.0
May 3, 2017

Even great games can overstay their welcome.

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8.5 / 10.0
Dec 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

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10 / 10.0
Apr 21, 2017

They'll take your heart. Atlus has launched the bar into the stratosphere by creating what is undoubtedly one of PS4's best games and what is potentially the game of the year. Whether it's battling and collecting demons throughout dungeons or simply going on a date in Akihabara, whatever Persona 5 throws at you, it does so with unmatched style and expert quality.

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10 / 10
Mar 29, 2017

If you own a PS3 or PS4, you owe it to yourself to play Persona 5. From its presentation to gameplay systems and its many plot twists, there isn't quite anything like it on current or last generation consoles. It's a must-play for fans of the series and newcomers alike.

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10 / 10.0
Apr 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.

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9.8 / 10.0
Jun 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.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 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.

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9 / 10
Apr 3, 2017

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 - not even for a second.

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