Coming from Persona 4 Golden, the truly impressive thing about these games is how one isn't outright superior to the other, each having their own differences which aren't necessarily better or worse than the other.

P5R's most immediate strength though is in its superb presentation and art quality. Even just navigating simple menus is a treat for the eyes, with every screen having bespoke and snappy transition animations. The attention to detail and direction of cutscenes actross the whole game is outstanding and a testament to the quality they strive for in these games.