Platforms
- PlayStation 4Apr 4, 20179.4playscore9.455 Critics9.755.7K Players
- PlayStation 3Apr 4, 20179.0playscore9.84 Critics9.53.20K Players
62 critic reviews · 153 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- While I can’t hold the choice of platform against Persona 5, I really wish I could have played this portably – for whatever reason, PlayStation Remote Play doesn’t work in my environment and it would have saved me a week of real time. But I asked for a PlayStation 4 for Christmas largely so I could play it under the best circumstances, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Fingers crossed that Persona 5 takes after 3 and 4 and gets a portable version because by then I’ll be ready to return to Tokyo.
Donald Theriault · Jun 28, 2022 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - What it all comes together to create is an absolutely wonderful experience and a game that will help define a generation. Persona 5 walks between the 7th and 8th generations of consoles but sets a path forward showing ideas and concepts to use for many. From the various world segments that are used, the rich cast of characters, and the general presentation, there are many things here that other games can learn from.
Don Parsons · Dec 24, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Persona 5 is certainly one of the sleekest and most polished JRPGs I’ve played in years, crowned by intriguing themes, enjoyable plot twists and uplifting moments that will make you smile. While the formula did not change that much since Persona 4: Golden, this is an instant classic that I’ll remember for a long, long time.
Giuseppe Nelva · Apr 30, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - With a gripping story, quirky characters, witty writing, and everything that you need to make a good game, Persona 5 will take hold of you for its 100+ hours of gameplay and have you wishing you didn’t need to take a break. It’s great all around, and even has replay value, despite already being a long game.
Léon Othenin-Girard · Apr 22, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Persona 5 is good. It’s very, very good. It’s the sort of game that only comes around once every few years. It’s a game that is so unique in every aspect that it’d be impossible to mistake a single moment of it for anything else. It’s also a game about real life, despite the wacky hijinks you’ll often find yourself in. It’s about the moments you have with your friends, laughing around a hot pot as you make jokes only those there would understand. It’s within those moments that Persona 5 enters a league of its own, untouched by its contemporaries in every respect.
Kyle Bradford · Apr 21, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - It’s been nearly a decade since the last game in the Persona series floored fans. And since then, few titles have managed to generate the kind of hype this sequel has. That said, I’m happy to report that Persona 5 doesn’t disappoint whatsoever. In fact, it’s nothing short of a masterpiece, and will probably be remembered as one of the best RPGs of our lifetime. Atlus has done an unbelievable job of refining and expanding on the successful formula they created. The end result is an unforgettable adventure that no fan of the genre should miss out on. Make no mistake about it, this is one game that will steal your heart from your chest. If this is the future of Persona, I can’t wait to see where Atlus takes us next.
Francis DiPersio · Apr 19, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Persona 5 easily captured me more than Persona 4, a game that is likewise revered and whose story I adored. Like P4G, however, P5’s is a story that lives on its characters. In the beginning, they seemed like stereotypes, but soon layers began to unfold, and now, they feel like real people. Persona 5 allows characters and relationships to unfold naturally; it doesn’t rush anything, and the game is better for it.
Christopher Coke · Apr 14, 2017 Reviewed on PS4, PS3Read full review - If you’re an RPG fan by any means, you need to get this game. It’s a great time with both deep mechanics and a deep story. Not to mention, it oozes style the entire time.
Drew Leachman · Apr 13, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - But taken as a whole, Persona 5 is an incredible gaming experience. With so much to do, so many elements all perfectly balanced and perfected, it’s a showcase of great game design. After 10 years, the wait has been well worth it, and Persona 5 has somehow exceeded our expectations and shown us once again why this is the best JRPG series of all time.
Patrick Anderson · Apr 10, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to metaphorically unwrap a new Persona title and I can confidently say that it was worth the wait. There’s something special about the stylish role-playing game series that no other RPG maker can come close to emulating (although Mind-Zero certainly tried). While the battles take a backseat to the story in Persona 5, it’s that daring tale of phantom thieves that keeps drawing me back in. Now that I’ve finally ripped myself away from the PS4 long enough to pen the review, I can’t wait to put the mask back on and steal a few more hearts.
Kai Powell · Apr 08, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
You will assume the role of a second-year high school student who becomes a Persona-user through an unexpected incident. Having moved to Tokyo just before the start of the school year, he finds residence at a cafe run by his parents' friend, and is about to get his first taste of school life in the big city.
Developer: Atlus