Persona 5 is a unique and immersive experience that will leave any JRPG fan speechless.
As the Trickster, you assemble a group of Phantom Thieves that enter an alternate world known as the Metaverse and use their Personas to change the hearts of corrupt and sinful individuals in an effort to build a better society in downtown Tokyo.
The gameplay is unique, diverse, and rewarding as it intertwines engaging social interaction with an addicting, downright fun combat style. Many times I would find myself smiling and cheering as I landed the perfect combo with one of my Phantom Thieves.
Throughout the 100+ hours I played, I found myself emotionally invested in the characters and overall story. The characters are unique and flawed, and that's what makes them feel real. It made me feel a sense of joy as I saw them grow and succeed alongside me. The story tackles dark and complicated issues in society and handles them with contagious positivity.
The artistic comic-book style and catchy acid jazz soundtrack beautifully compliments the enjoyable gameplay and engaging storyline.
When the game finally ended and I had a few days to reflect on my experience, I realized I genuinely missed the characters and this universe that I had come to know and love.
5/5. A Masterpiece.