Persona 5 Royal Steel Book Launch Edition

9.25

by Brian Shea

When it launched in 2017, Persona 5 represented the next evolution of the Persona formula. Persona 5 Royal amplifies the stellar turn-based combat and masterful social mechanics, as well as the complex systems surrounding them. But it also adds new characters, story arcs, and a meaty post-game palace that ventures even deeper into the world’s lore to deliver the definitive way to experience Persona 5.

CONCEPT

Get the Phantom Thieves back together for this director’s cut of Persona 5, which includes new characters, gameplay mechanics, and areas

GRAPHICS

The visuals haven’t changed from the initial release, but even three years later, Persona 5 still oozes style and visual flair

SOUND

One of the best soundtracks of the generation is supplemented by new tracks that diversify and strengthen the musical offerings. The new voice actors slide seamlessly into place with the already excellent cast from the original game

PLAYABILITY

With complex social systems and superb turn-based combat already present, Royal adds gameplay enhancements great and small

ENTERTAINMENT

While new characters and a new post-game palace are the biggest selling points, the tweaks and improvements make this the best way to experience one of the best RPGs in recent memory

REPLAY

Moderately High

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