Persona 5 (PS4)

Probably the best of the series. The game takes a lot of lessons learned from previous games of the series and not necessarily just the Persona ones and gives you can get those vibes around the game. It's also striking that they tried to add a strong tokyo feel in the game which is really evident when you play ( and when you're not in some otherworldly castle dungeon). The looks are colorful and the art design is great, they really thought well about a lot of things and since this release is probably the last for some time for Persona it really looks like a long journey that reached its destination. Since it's been developed for some time though the graphics might not look too top notch for some people, especially if you've been playing other of the latest releases. This could be also an effect of the long development that went into this game but for me the looks suit the game perfectly. Music is as expected and puts you in a great mood, it's chill and gets you going when you need to and the whole jazzy feel you would get from the previous game's is not gone at all. In terms of japanese game stereotypes in characters well they're evident as always but it ties well as there are a lot of interesting stuff going on in the game and in the plot...which I don't want to spoil at all for you! The only thing thing you should be prepared if you're not familiar at all with the series is that there's a lot of non-battle content here and the game takes its time and patience is encouraged.:) To be honest you'll probably never notice how did you end up missing an appointment or how did 4-5 hours fly by as you lose yourself into the world of Persona 5. There are some free DLCs as well. One is with some healing boosts, one with a skill card boost, a merciless difficulty setting and the coveted JAPANESE AUDIO. For those who are eager about that they didn't skip this.:) Even though the english audio is entertaining for me you can always download and then change it from the configurations. Lastly the battle system, it's gonna take a while until you fully come to experience the battle system in this game but it's worth the wait, it's well polished turn based and, depending the difficulty, needing some tactical planning and grind. It feels great and you have to try it. As last words if you travel to Japan after this game you'll see striking resemblances and experience agony your first time in the train station. If you've been there you'll know they really did a good job. It's hard to tell if it's reality of fiction but you've already signed up for it (you'll know what I'm talking about after selecting New Game) :) It's a good game and probably one of the best and most unique JRPGs you can get your hands on for the past few years. Oh yeah, I got the collector's edition which is cool but if you see people selling it for exuberant prices better skip as it's nice but don't support greedy people and better get a version that you support the developers instead. Thanks for reading and if you do get this game... Enjoy!

Now this review is written form the perspective of a Persona fan, who's completed all the games (including spin-offs) in the series. This is als my second Special/Collectors Edition from Atlus so I hope I can offer insight into that too. Now that I've got that out of the way let's get started with the review. As per usual below you'll find my usual list of Pros (good stuff), Neutrals (not good nor bad), and Cons (the bad stuff). Pros: The Game = Well it's another Persona, ever since Persona 3 the series has been the king of the JRPG so it's expected that they'll continue the trend here. I'm not going to spoil the story but feel free to watch a few trailers, nothing is really spoiled as they show rather little. As for where I'd rate it, I'd say it's better than 4, which is often labeled as the best game in the series (until now). If this is your first time to the series you have nothing to worry about, each game is mostly standalone bar a few references that are not vital. The Game Box = The game box sports a different design than the standard game. In this edition you'll see a glossy metal case suporting a unique design with no console labels in sight. Over this casing you'll find a plastic shell to keep the case scratch free show off which platform it's on. The Artbook = The artbook feels like something you'd purchase seperatly, and going by it's quality I'd actually consider doing so. Inside you'll find images of characters, locations, themed images, and even some notes about the art shown. I would suggest playing the game before looking inside though as it does show some minor spoilers. The Bag = The bag is actually a decent size (to me the most important aspect of a bag), it'd easily fit a laptop and a few books. In other words perfect for a student (apt considering the game). The materials used seem to be similar to what you can pick up in a sports shop for a fair bit, so I'm pretty glad about that. I'd actually feel comfortable taking it out, I'm sure it wont break after the first use. Now saying that, maybe consider not using it everday. I say that as the bag does support a school logo, because of this you may get a few odd looks. That downside of course means it's perfect for cosplaying as the protagonist, actually I may do that at a convention :) Neutrals: The Edition Box = the box/casing for this edition looks cheap and splendid at the same time. For starters the art on every piece of the packaging is amazing, it really captures the style and overall feel of the game. I really like the treasure box design of it all. The main display casing is made from cardboard, is not glossy, and is the reason this isn't in the pros as it's easy to break and feels rather cheap in the hand. Under the card casing you'll find a plastic box which unlike the card has a premium feel to it. The soundtrack = This edition comes with a soundtrack CD which like everything else does look and in this case sound great. My only problem with the soundtrack is that I'm not a fan of it. Don't get me wrong the games music isn't bad, it's just not something I'd consider getting this edition for. To me Persona 3's music is still the best. Cons Mona Plush = The Mona, or Morgana plushie included isn't something I'm a fan of. The materials used feel variable in quality from cheap to average. It's like something you'd pick up on the cheap, or pick up from a crane machine at a fair. Some of the stitching is also poorly done which when it comes to the head forms a large lump at the cheek. Personally I'd had rather it be made from some kind of synthetic fur, it is a cat after all, and maybe it being a bit taller. No Tarot Cards = These games usually come with several tarot cards, I'm a little disapointed they didn't make an appearance here too. Conclusion I'm verry happy with my purchase, and for £80 (it's RRP) it's pretty damn good value for money.

I really like this game and it has given me about 100hours of entertainment so far. It is one of the best RPG's out there. I would have given this game 5 stars but a lot of the time I found that there was a lot of talking and not as much action. The story line is good and I like the concept of the game, but for me I would have liked to have had more action. That is one problem with these types of turn based games they can become quite taxing and boring for gamers who like a bit more thrill. I was a big pokemon fan and have recently gotten bored of those games because of the turn based style. If I could change this game I would like more action and perhaps a fighting system similar to say Ni No Kuni which is like a combination of turn based and real time action. Overall this game is a top turn based RPG. There is a lot of complexity in this game to keep most people very happy and engrossed, especially creating the different types of Persona's and merging them to make new sorts. I would definitely recommend this game, I am perhaps being a bit harsh with the fourstars but for me it didn't completely captivate me! But came close. Also the cat is annoying when it keeps making you go to bed lol.

Persona 5 è il primo gioco della serie con cui ho il piacere di giocare e devo dire che mi ha rapito con dalle primissime battute! Narrazione in stile anime davvero ben realizzata; i personaggi sono ben caratterizzati e mai banali, si entra subito in empatia con le loro storie e non si vede l’ora di proseguire per scoprire di più! Il sistema di gioco è davvero ben congeniato, lo scorrere del tempo ha un effetto tangibile nelle meccaniche di gioco rendendo il tutto molto più coinvolgente. Consigliatissimo a tutti gli amanti di jrpg.

Le jeux est trop bien. Par contre, c'est pas en Français, juste en japonais avec subtitles en anglais (pas un probleme pour moi)

Ich liebe dieses Spiel man muss den Grafikstill mögen und sich drauf einlassen ist nicht umsonst eines der bestbewertesten Spiele jemals

Awesome

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