Persona 5: The Phantom X Reviews
Persona 5: The Phantom X takes the defining elements of a masterpiece and adapts them for the free-to-play model. At its core, everything that made Persona 5 a beloved title is present, without compromising quality or aggressively pushing microtransactions.
Persona5: The Phantom X is a stylish, thoughtfully written reimagining of Persona 5 that struggles to feel sincere under the weight of its gacha systems.
If you're looking for something new, you're certainly not going to find it in The Phantom X. But if you're cool with gacha games and are down to see a different set of Phantom Thieves, this game'll carry you through at least a few months of fun. Budget-friendliness depends on you, of course.
Whether I stick with it because the narrative and gameplay steal my attention (and my heart), or whether I bounce off because I get too frustrated by monetisation roadblocks remains to be seen. But, for the time being, I’m a fan of The Phantom X.
Persona5: The Phantom X is an ambitious spin-off, and a lot of it clicks with me. Narrative issues do plague the early hours of this game, and there are some kinks to iron out with UI and using a controller; nonetheless, it does an admirable job at creating a faithful, mobile-centric take on Persona 5's core combat, palaces, demon fusions and more.
Visually appealing, well paced, full of content, and well balanced in terms of challenge level, it’s a good long-term RPG for those who are ready to invest the time (and a bit of money) in it. Still, a relative lack of effort and freedom in terms of character development places it behind notable competitors in this field like Honkai: Star Rail.
Persona 5: The Phantom X is an intriguing start to a long adventure that will stay with us for years to come. It is a production that fits very well into the atmosphere of the Persona series and builds on what Atlus has created over the past few years. It is also the perfect appetizer before the upcoming remake of the fourth installment of the series and Persona 6. Personally, I am sold and will be actively following the adventures of Wonder and his friends.
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Persona5: The Phantom X succeeds in maintaining the essence of the franchise in spite of all its flaws. The addition of elements like Tycoon demonstrates deliberate enhancements that go beyond revenue, and its characters, concepts, and fighting are all captivating. The game is getting better, and its upgrades show that the developers are paying attention to what the players have to say.
Persona 5: The Phantom X is a solid spin off entry, and a game that successfully brings the main gameplay of Persona 5 to mobile devices, with plenty of extras added on as well. The game has some awkward animations at times, and some of the writing is laughable, but it hasn't impacted my enjoyment at all. The intro took quite a bit of time to get through (which was expected), but once more options opened up, I found myself having a lot more fun. I still enjoy the turn based battles (this is one of the few mobile games where I turn off auto battle), I liked the dungeons and puzzles, and I really like the additional social aspects that comes with this being a mobile game. I feel like anyone interested in Persona or Shin Megami Tensei should at least give this one a shot.
The combat flows quickly, the story grabs you and doesn’t let go, and the social systems remain engaging and fun. While the gacha systems will be enough to turn people off, so far, I’m having a blast with Persona5: The Phantom X and will keep coming back for more.
It’s undeniable that a lot of love and effort were poured into Persona5: The Phantom X. The developers over at Black Wings Studio definitely did their homework, providing an experience that gets shockingly close to the Persona series. It isn’t a game without its faults. though. While the Palaces may feel a tad linear at first, and the grinding may veer off some players, the story more than makes up for it.