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Persona 5 is beyond dope. Everything that a game needs to be great is present in P5, and turned up to 11. Stunning visuals, a stunning soundtrack, a stunning cast of characters, and a stunning narrative. Persona pulls all this off with an inimitable sense of poise and style that contributes to every facet of the experience, and it nails the hybrid approach of being a turn-based RPG and a life simulator. All this builds a complex cast of characters, full of charming and genuinely interesting personalities. For being an 80+ hour experience, there are noticeably few boring story moments. In my playthroughs, I would say the Spaceport was absolutely the weakest part of the game (boring palace and annoying music), but every other palace brought a really fun and well-thought-out experience. This is another game I would put in anyone's hands, regardless of whether they're a JRPG fan or not.

Reviewed on Apr 01, 2021


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