Manny
Persona 5 Royal 2019
Log Status
Completed
Playing
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Rating
Time Played
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Days in Journal
2 days
Last played
December 22, 2022
First played
October 22, 2022
Platforms Played
In short:
Pro: Gameplay is addicting
Cons: Shallow characters and convoluted story.
I expected more of P4, which I loved, but the vibe here is very different. P4 feels relaxed and friendly (normal life in a seaside town, hanging out with your school friends, etc.), P5 is the kind of game where "you are the chosen one and must save the world", right from the start. It constantly pushes you to complete the main plot, as if you're in a rush. For this reason, despite having the same kind of gameplay and side activities as P4, I haven't found it as enjoyable.
The other element I feel is a letdown are the main characters. Most of the aspects of their backstory, personality and development come straight from common anime tropes. As a result they appear very shallow, which makes it hard to care for them. Given the nature of the game, for me this is the biggest flaw.
The plot is also very "anime-y", in that it's convoluted and over the top. This is true especially for the final segment, which I haven't particularly appreciated.
Pro: Gameplay is addicting
Cons: Shallow characters and convoluted story.
I expected more of P4, which I loved, but the vibe here is very different. P4 feels relaxed and friendly (normal life in a seaside town, hanging out with your school friends, etc.), P5 is the kind of game where "you are the chosen one and must save the world", right from the start. It constantly pushes you to complete the main plot, as if you're in a rush. For this reason, despite having the same kind of gameplay and side activities as P4, I haven't found it as enjoyable.
The other element I feel is a letdown are the main characters. Most of the aspects of their backstory, personality and development come straight from common anime tropes. As a result they appear very shallow, which makes it hard to care for them. Given the nature of the game, for me this is the biggest flaw.
The plot is also very "anime-y", in that it's convoluted and over the top. This is true especially for the final segment, which I haven't particularly appreciated.