A Chic RPG Rejuvenated a Fading Genre Six Years Ago
- Year-end gaming review featuring RPGs, focus on Persona 5
- Persona 5 sales milestone and introduction for new players
- Video guide for Persona 5 beginners and game's success story
- Persona 5's setting, game mechanics, and spinoffs
- Critiques of Persona 5 and purchasing options
Year in Review: Gaming Highlights
As the year draws to a close, the pace of new game releases has slowed down. The long, relaxed days ahead present the perfect opportunity to dive into one of the biggest games in your collection. If you're in search of a substantial gaming experience, RPGs are your best bet.
Major Milestone for Persona 5
On December 15, Atlus announced that Persona 5 reached a significant sales milestone. The modern fantasy RPG and its spin-offs have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Though the Persona series is now seen as a safe bet, it was once a niche interest for a select group of enthusiasts. If you haven't explored it yet, now is your chance.
Starting Persona 5: What You Need to Know
Before diving into Persona 5, it's worth taking a moment to understand the game's complexities. To help, we've created a video titled "6 Things To Know Before Starting Persona 5". The video is available to watch in English and can be shared on Facebook, Twitter, Email, Reddit, or through direct link.
Persona 5: A Turn-Based RPG Success Story
When Persona 5 first launched outside Japan in 2017, the general opinion on turn-based role-playing games was not favorable. Many saw them as outdated, especially after Final Fantasy XV adopted a fast-paced action combat system. However, Persona 5 proved that turn-based RPGs were far from obsolete, exciting audiences worldwide.
Persona 5: The Game's Setting and Mechanics
Set in contemporary Tokyo, you'll follow a group of teenage vigilantes known as the Phantom Thieves. These attractive high school students transform into crime-fighting heroes at night, summoning demonic entities called Personas to combat corruption in supernatural dungeons known as Palaces. With its stylish, anime-like presentation and innovative combo mechanics, Persona 5 earned high review scores and currently holds a 93 on Metacritic.
Persona 5 Royal and Other Spinoffs
An enhanced edition, Persona 5 Royal, launched worldwide in March 2020 and arrived on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox consoles in October 2022. The success of Persona 5 also led to numerous spinoffs and crossovers, including an anime series, a rhythm game, a Switch-exclusive action RPG, and a strategy RPG, Persona 5 Tactica. The game's protagonist, Joker, also made an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Persona 5: The Downsides
Despite its success, Persona 5 is not without its flaws. Some parts of the game, like Okumura's palace, can be tedious. The game's portrayal of same-sex relationships has also been criticized for its lack of subtlety. Additionally, with a gameplay time exceeding 100 hours, it's quite a commitment. However, if you can look past these shortcomings, it's a great way to spend your time as the year comes to an end.
Where to Buy Persona 5
Persona 5 Royal is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch, and is frequently on sale for $30 or less. You can also find used copies of the original Persona 5 on PlayStation 4 for an even lower price.
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