While I greatly prefer the original's turn-based JRPG gameplay over this game's "Dynasty Warrior", hack-and-slash combat, this game still oozes quality - the storyline, characters, music, etc. demonstrates that a lot of love and care was put into this Persona 5 spin-off. It truly feels like a worthy sequel to the original, and I enjoyed going on another journey with these characters. Summer vacation has never been so much fun!

I was glad to see some of the characters finally get their chance to shine (shout-out to the adorable Haru, who unfortunately joins the Phantom Thieves too late in the original game, but is done justice here). Also, some of the newer characters this game introduces are great - in particular I truly loved Zenkichi and Akane, and their unique dynamic with the team. This game may also have my favorite Persona awakening of all the games... spectacular!

Lastly, Persona 5 has some of my favorite music in any game, and the original songs/remixes in Strikers continue the tradition of excellence. Many of these songs are badass; I loved the heavier, rock versions played in this game. Its OST is pure flames! Persona just NEVER misses with their soundtracks.

You Are Stronger - Persona openings are always great...even their spin-offs are no exception to the rule.
Daredevil - excellent battle theme that starts things off with a bang!
Welcome To The Jail - any and all iterations of this theme slaps!
Blooming Villain - hell yes! Headbanging goodness is brought back from the original!
Axe to Grind - Haru's unofficial theme song...
Last Surprise - the best version of Last Surprise... yes, I said it!
Rivers in the Desert - one of my favorite tracks returns, and it is as badass as it has ever been!
Counter Strike - this soundtrack is just on another level...

It was yet another glorious adventure Phantom Thieves... but it is time for me to let go, and for you to "throw away your masks" and rest! I am ready for Persona 6 now! Let's get it Atlus!