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Persona 5 (PS4)

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Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus
Game Details: Beneath the veneer of typical urban high school life, a group of teenagers mask their mysterious
Beneath the veneer of typical urban high school life, a group of teenagers mask their mysterious alter egos, their "phantom thief" side. Who are they? Why are they dressed as such? What are their motives? And... why are they being pursued? A picaresque coming-of-age story, Persona 5 brings a new twist to the RPG genre. 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 schoolBeneath the veneer of typical urban high school life, a group of teenagers mask their mysterious alter egos, their "phantom thief" side. Who are they? Why are they dressed as such? What are their motives? And... why are they being pursued? A picaresque coming-of-age story, Persona 5 brings a new twist to the RPG genre. 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. The protagonist seems quiet and well-mannered at first glance, but gives a completely different impression once he has donned his "phantom thief" guise. What is the motivation of his alter ego...? Arsene is the protagonist's initial Persona, characterized by a mask-like face and a pair of huge, black wings. Some suspect an association between its name and the famous gentleman-thief, Arsene Lupin. What is the origin of this Persona, and what power does it hold? This is an account of the wild adventures experienced by a team of young misfits, who grow dramatically along the way. While attending Shujin High School, the protagonist will encounter a number of individuals, each with his or her own distinctive personality and charm. School life in the city is full of surprises and interesting events! It will most definitely be a fun year for the protagonist, living as an ordinary student. However, he and his friends become involved in an incident which leads to the awakening of their Personas. No one would ever suspect that these adolescents will eventually shake the world... Welcome to the next iteration of the Persona series, boasting a brand new metropolitan setting, all-new cast, and fresh, original story. [Atlus]
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Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus
Genre(s): Role-Playing Japanese-Style
Number of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Critic Reviews
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93
Metascore Universal acclaim
97 Positive Ratings 98%
1 Mixed Ratings 1%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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LEVEL (Czech Republic)
May 15, 2017
"The brilliant Japanese RPG, which nails you to your chair for a hundred hours, and you still feel it's not enough. Finally, the whole world will learn about the exceptionality of this series. [Issue#274] "
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Gameblog.fr
Mar 29, 2017
"Girls and boys, Persona 5 is simply the new king of Japanese role playing games, and it may even be 2016's game of the year. The story is so deep, the battle system is so well-executed, the art direction is so amazing and the music is so groovy! I instantly felt in love with this game and I am pretty sure you will too." ... Read full review
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GamesBeat
Mar 29, 2017
"Persona 5 is full of style and confidence. Persona 5 knows that it's special, and you'll soon know it, too." ... Read full review
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The Games Machine
Mar 29, 2017
"The last chapter of one of our favourite series improved over the previous chapters in every, possible way. The storyline is unique and much more consistent, and the production values (art direction, soundtrack, dubbing, graphics) are simply top-notch. The fact that the dungeons aren't randomly generated anymore is just the cherry on top." ... Read full review
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Slant Magazine
May 2, 2017
"Its Atlus's watershed moment—which is to say, the moment they allowed the Persona series to truly grow up and earn that “M for Mature” rating." ... Read full review
90
Attack of the Fanboy
Apr 3, 2017
"It’s a spectacular RPG experience that is truly in a league of its own, and fans of the series and the genre in general owe it to themselves to check it out." ... Read full review
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GameCritics
Jun 12, 2017
"Persona 5 is periodically fascinating, but it’s unable to maintain the required level of interest and energy over such an extended running time. If it were half as long and cut out most of the repetition, it’d be a much tighter, more enjoyable experience. As it stands, adventuring with the Phantom Thieves sags way too often to be a heartfelt recommendation." ... Read full review
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8.7
User Score Generally favorable reviews
4,719 Positive Ratings 86%
205 Mixed Ratings 3%
546 Negative Ratings 9%
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Nespresso600
Jun 1, 2019
Life changing game. In my whole life I just cried with a handful of games, and this was one of them. Not because some character died, orLife changing game. In my whole life I just cried with a handful of games, and this was one of them. Not because some character died, or something sad happened on the story, but because it ended. Up to this day, a year later from purchasing the game, I'm still in love with it, and its music. Personal fabourite video game soundtrack.… Expand
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Dyne
Apr 4, 2017
Nowhere near done but truly one of the best jrpg's ive ever played. Perfectly executed. The art style the combat everything is so engrossing.Nowhere near done but truly one of the best jrpg's ive ever played. Perfectly executed. The art style the combat everything is so engrossing. Top of the list for 2017 for sure.… Expand
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greninjaX
Jul 21, 2020
oh hey look, it's joker from super smash bros ultimate. why isn't this game on the switch yet? do it you cowards.
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Alexander838
Feb 28, 2021
10/10 *********************************************************************
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TheShadowMasta
May 7, 2017
Alright, Persona 5... My most anticipated game of 2017. How did it turn out? Simple, the game is brilliant. Easily one of the best JRPGs IAlright, Persona 5... My most anticipated game of 2017. How did it turn out? Simple, the game is brilliant. Easily one of the best JRPGs I have ever played.

This is easily the most stylish game I have ever come across, and the importance of this cannot be understated. A game where you spend a lot of time in dungeons fighting shadows would become incredibly monotonous if not for the style and flare of Persona 5. The turned based combat in the title is taken to the nth degree and is very enjoyable. Furthermore, the game has some great music. However, I still prefer the music from P4 (probably because I'm biased). In addition to everything else the game has a compelling story, with many unexpected twists and turns. Moreover, the game makes an effort to switch up the mechanics in each dungeon to make the experience feel fresh. Lastly, the characters in the game are expertly written and are very enjoyable to interact with.

Overall I would advise anyone that has a PS4 and an interest for JRPGs to get this game.… Expand
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likedogwater123
Dec 6, 2021
the Japanese again tried their best this game became popular even beyond the RPG community the first moments were similar to the four, butthe Japanese again tried their best this game became popular even beyond the RPG community the first moments were similar to the four, but simplified and sometimes even improved Persians are good as in the previous parts I advise you to get familiar with the game from this part, because persona 3 is an old four for advanced players and a five just for beginners… Expand
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Bloomball
Jan 13, 2021
I generally don’t like this genre. I disliked this game even more than other RPGs. I won’t spoil anything here just in case you want to enjoyI generally don’t like this genre. I disliked this game even more than other RPGs. I won’t spoil anything here just in case you want to enjoy the game but it’s just my opinion.… Expand
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