Persona 5
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A transfer student in Tokyo forms the Phantom Thieves, who sneak into the minds of corrupt adults to steal their twisted desires. It mixes school life, friendships and stylish turn-based combat.
Kit's verdict · 9.1/10
The most stylish RPG ever made, with a story worth sticking around for.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Breathtaking style and music
- Deep social sim and friendships
- Quick, snappy turn-based battles
Not so much
- Very long
- Slow start and some dated writing
Play it if fans of anime, JRPGs and stylish storytelling.
Skip it if players who want quick sessions or real-time combat.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Persona 5 doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Plan your calendar. Use free days to build friendships and social stats.
- Hit enemy weaknesses to knock them down, then do a hold-up for money or items.
- Use Baton Pass to chain turns between teammates.
- Visit the Velvet Room often to fuse stronger Personas.
- Go to Mementos regularly to grind and complete side requests.
- Finish each Palace early to free up time for side activities.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- Shoji Meguro composed its acid-jazz soundtrack.
- Persona 5 Royal came out in 2019 in Japan and 2020 worldwide.
- It led to spin-offs like Persona 5 Strikers.
- It came out in Japan in 2016 but didn't reach the West until April 2017.
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