Gave 999 a 4.5/5.
Gave VLR a 4/5.
Ultimately rounded down due to changes this version made to 999.

Is it as good as 999? No. In almost every area, no. But it's still a great time. Except for two things: Those character models never get easier on the eyes. And the dice.

Every Persona game has its faults and this one is certainly no exception. That aside - P5 made the life-sim portion tie into the RPG portion more neatly than 3 and 4. And dang it if that system doesn't get me surprisingly engaged every time I play/replay a Persona game.