Another PlayStation exclusive receives admiring reviews.
[dropcap size=small]T[/dropcap]he official results are in, Persona 5 is an astounding game and critics all around are raving about it. Officially revealed back in November of 2013, the game has been followed closely by many fans and since the game will be released in stores for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 tomorrow we have collected several reviews to give you a decent idea of what to expect.
Persona 5 has an average score of 9 out of 10 and the game appears to have very little problems. The game promises an invigorating storyline and immersive gameplay, so a starting price of $60 is a great bargain. Read on below for reviews from sites like Gamespot, Polygon, Game Informer and Kotaku.
GameSpot – 9/10
“Persona 5 is a game that shouldn’t be missed. It’s stuffed to bursting point with gameplay ideas and presentation flourishes–there’s an overwhelming level of artistry in every part of Persona 5, making it a truly standout entry in the series. It’s a refined, effortlessly stylish RPG that will be talked about for years to come.” Full review here.
Polygon – 9/10
“It’s been almost a decade since the original release of Persona 4, a game that introduced many players–including myself–to this series. With that amount of time, with the amount of energy and passion a lot of Persona 4 fans put toward that game, it would have been easy for Persona 5 to be a letdown. Instead, it successfully pushes this series to new heights of polish, allure and charm. It has a few blemishes, enough to distract a bit from the intriguing and weighty themes that the game wrestles with. But even through the rough patches, Persona 5 doesn’t give up a drop of its colorful personality.” Full review here.
Eurogamer – Essential
“Persona 5 is unconscionably sublime. Every beat, every subtlety, every movement of the camera – it all translates into a kinetic masterpiece, strung together with the best visuals this side of Atlus. Persona 5 won’t change your mind on JRPGs if you lack a taste for the genre, but if you’re in any way a fan, well why the hell are you still reading this? Go forth and damn well purchase.” Full review here.
Kotaku – No Score
“This game will take many, many hours of your time. In exchange, you’ll get a terrific, pulpy story told with style to spare. Persona 5 took nearly 100 hours of my time, and I gave it gladly.” Full review here.
Game Informer – 9.25/10
“If the opening hours of Persona 5 are like starting a massive novel, then the closing hours are like finishing one, complete with the bittersweet finality of turning the last page. But it also carries an immense sense of satisfaction. After 100 hours of playing, all of my big questions were answered. I understood the characters, I knew my way around the world, and I had fun almost every step of the journey. You become a resident of Persona 5 the more you play it, and it has the rare ability to transport in a way few games can.” Full review here.
Persona 5 will be released in stores tomorrow for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 for $60.
