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Persona 5

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97%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
97% User Score Based on 52,038 reviews
Critic Score 91%Based on 15 reviews

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Persona 5 is a single player role playing game with fantasy, drama, mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by Atlus and was released on April 4, 2017. It received very positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Persona 5, a turn-based JRPG with visual novel elements, follows a high school student with a criminal record for a crime he didn't commit. Soon he meets several characters who share similar fates to him, and discovers a metaphysical realm which allows him and his friends to channel their pent-up frustrations into becoming a group of vigilantes reveling in aesthetics and rebellion while fighting c…

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 52,038 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
  • Exceptional story that addresses real-life issues and features an endearing cast of characters.
  • Stunning art style and an unforgettable soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
  • Refined gameplay with a fun, stylish battle system and engaging social simulation elements.
  • Some pacing issues, particularly in the final act and initial story development.
  • Stealth mechanics can be problematic, with related camera issues that detract from gameplay.
  • Limited representation in romance options, with a disrespectful portrayal of certain characters.

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its unforgettable and catchy soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and complements the unique art style. While some players note that certain tracks repeat too frequently, the score is generally considered exceptional and contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere and storytelling. Overall, the combination of strong musical elements and engaging gameplay creates a memorable auditory experience.

    • “Exceptional story that addresses real-life issues without being preachy, highly customizable combat, unforgettable soundtrack, style for miles.”
    • “In-depth persona system, great voice acting, excellent art style, a story that keeps throwing curve balls at you, overall great musical score and major improvements have been implemented in dungeons compared to Persona 4.”
    • “Strong themes and clever symbolism, endearing cast, fun, stylish battle system, incredible soundtrack, confidants.”
    • “The standout music repeats too frequently, which can become quite annoying.”
    • “The soundtrack is full of earworms, but it lacks variety.”
    • “The music could use more depth and creativity to enhance the overall experience.”

  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The story in Persona 5 is praised for its exceptional depth, addressing real-life issues with a powerful and symbolic narrative of youthful rebellion, complemented by great voice acting and a captivating art style. While some reviewers noted initial pacing issues, the overall experience is enhanced by a memorable soundtrack and significant improvements in gameplay mechanics. The game's ability to keep players engaged with unexpected twists further solidifies its status as a gold standard in Japanese RPGs.

    • “A gorgeous, vibrant world and captivating story make Persona 5 a new gold standard for Japanese RPGs.”
    • “Persona 5 brings to light modern issues in a powerful, symbolic story of youthful rebellion.”
    • “An in-depth persona system, great voice acting, excellent art style, and a story that keeps throwing curveballs at you.”
    • “Stealth doesn’t work as intended, and the related camera issues are annoying. There are initial story pacing issues, and it takes around 10 hours to really get going.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is shallow, leaving many plot points feeling unfulfilled and rushed.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their unique and flashy art style, which complements the engaging soundtrack and enhances the overall experience. The visuals effectively support the in-depth persona system and character development, while the improved dungeon designs contribute to a more immersive and entertaining gameplay. Overall, the combination of stylish aesthetics and dynamic storytelling creates a remarkable visual experience.

    • “Outfitted with a stylish aesthetic and complex systems, it confidently pulls off moments of grandeur and intimate moments of character growth to create a remarkable experience.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Persona 5 features refined gameplay that blends engaging social simulation with addictive turn-based combat, all wrapped in a striking visual style. While the writing is generally strong, it occasionally misses the mark, yet the overall experience makes it a must-play for both new and veteran players on PlayStation 4.

    • “Persona 5 manages to combine style and substance with the most refined gameplay the series has seen, featuring smart writing that doesn't always hit the mark.”
    • “With engaging social simulation gameplay, addictive turn-based combat systems, and an unmatched visual style, Persona 5 is the ultimate Japanese role-playing game that any PlayStation 4 owner, whether a newbie or hardcore fan, should give a fair chance in 2017.”
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91%Critics’ scoreBased on 15 critic reviews
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Persona 5 is a role playing game with fantasy, drama, mystery and comedy themes. Common tags for Persona 5 include mature.

Persona 5 is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation.

Persona 5 was released on April 4, 2017.

Persona 5 was developed by Atlus.

Persona 5 has received very positive reviews from players and very positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Persona 5 for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Persona 5 is a single player game.

Similar games include Sea of Stars, Persona 4 Golden, Chained Echoes, Persona 5 Strikers, Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars and others.