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[Pinky]

Do you always make such hyperbolic posts

Lol, no kidding. Does anyone have some chloroform for Memento?

 

[Lionel Richie]

It'll be my first Persona.
I'm ready.

If you like it do consider playing the others when you have the time. I bought a Vita exclusively to play Persona 4 Golden and I regret nothing (also because the rest of that library is a blast).

 

[Zhao_Yun]

This is still coming to PS3 right?

Yes.

 

[Memento]

Do you always make such hyperbolic posts

WHEN I AM HYPED YES

I NEED TO PLAY IT NOW

 

[wild wild rice]

First sub 8 review from Digital Trends 7/10

I'm curious. That's about what I would give 3 and 4.

 

[opticalmace]

What the fuck?

Are you just looking at the number score or actually reading the reviews?

I'm not sure sarcasm could be any more obvious.

 

[Miggy]

Incredible. Congrats Atlus!

 

[Luxorek]

What the fuck?

Are you just looking at the number score or actually reading the reviews?

He is joking.

Geez.

 

[molnizzle]

Wut

What the fuck?

Are you just looking at the number score or actually reading the reviews?

p sure y'all are being played.

 

[Peroroncino]

What about the japanese dubbing? I remember promises about it when they delayed the game again, but is it actually confirmed in-game?

 

[Principate]

I fell like there's a good chance it'll settle at 93 by the end. Amazing scores all around.

 

[Steroyd]

got a link?

Now now DDOS'ing the website is not a good idea.

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

Game of the year for me, I stopped my no special edition preorders for this game. I'm so ready.

 

[NESpowerhouse]

and Destiny 2

And Ace Combat 7

Or is that just me?

 

[Zhao_Yun]

What about the japanese dubbing? I remember the promises about it when they delayed the game again, but is it actually confirmed in-game?

Supposed to be available as free DLC on release date. I don't think reviewers had access to that yet.

 

[elshoelace]

Great scores! Super excited to get my hands on it.

 

[Codeblue]

I'm glad this is getting recognition. It feels like the epitome of Japan just doing what it does confidently without worrying about trying to confirm to other regions.

 

[Shadow Broker]

I'm not sure sarcasm could be any more obvious.

He is joking.

Geez.

p sure y'all are being played.

Lol.. you never know on the internet and honestly I can't tell sometimes.

 

[Asd202]

Game of the year for me, I stopped my no special edition preorders for this game. I'm so ready.

wut? /s

 

[Despera]

Everybody just relax. Who gives a shit about scores we know the game is GOAT.

simply kick back and play this song

 

[Ray Down]

Lol.. you never know on the internet and honestly I can't tell sometimes.

You mean you don't know with gaf sometimes.

 

[Kouriozan]

Holy shit at those reviews, it took a long time but japanese games are delivering again

 

[Sumio Mondo]

I think anyone who played the Japanese release knew the game was something special.

Well, people who understood the story might anyway.

Spoiler

Eh, Dantis?

 

[DriftingSpirit]

Fantastic scores. PS4's lineup has been nothing short of overwhelming this quarter.

My first Persona!

 

[franklyshankly]

If P4 wasn't your thing I'd have a hard time seeing this game changing it but it always depends on what your actual problem was. If it was the slow beginning P5 more active and involved in media res approach might have a higher chance to get the train rolling for you but who knows.

The slow beginning didn't help for sure, but I got past that. The dungeons just seemed boring, and I felt like I was spending 75% of the time in a dating sim which isn't my thing, even though I do like anime. I do like the art style and much better in this one and the non-portable level graphics are a plus, and the non-random dungeons might help. So maybe.

My biggest concern is really that I just see no way I'll actually stick with it for 100 hours to see the end. But really that would apply to any 100 hour game at this point. I'll probably still give it a shot eventually, but a lot of stuff to play in the meantime.

 

[Gentleman Jack]

http://www.digitaltrends.com/game-reviews/persona-5-review/

That's a decently written review. I got no beef with it.

Now now DDOS'ing the website is not a good idea.

I actually wanted to see what they listed as negatives. And I was surprised to learn that I agree with them rather than finding a lot of pointless nitpicking. I suspect a lot of reviewers would also make similar mention of the game's weaknesses, but not necessarily count them against the final score.

 

[klabautermann]

What about the japanese dubbing? I remember promises about it when they delayed the game again, but is it actually confirmed in-game?

Day one free DLC

 

[SpiceMelange]

SE knows, they make fucking DQ.

Uhhhhhhh Dragon Quest?

DQ doesn't sell at all past anything Japan. It's a cultural exception.

 

[Geg]

You mean you don't know with gaf sometimes.

Gaf has completely killed my ability to tell if posts like that are serious

 

[kamineko]

Hot stuff

Ready for that midnight unlock

Spoiler

so that I don't have to wait until the next day for my TYH edition

 

[HeisenbergWW62]

I was super excited to finally dive into this series but then I saw it only has a 94 on MC and I lost interest

 

[Shadow Broker]

You mean you don't know with gaf sometimes.

Yes, that's exactly what I mean.


These reviews are killing me. I need this game now.

 

[BigEmil]

WTF is this shit.

Are you serious?

Yeah... This and platform choices should not be factored in game reviews at all

 

[smisk]

Are there any PS3 specific reviews or impressions? I don't have a PS4 and I'm trying to decide if it's still worth getting the last-gen version.

 

[Ray Down]

DQ doesn't sell at all past anything Japan. It's a cultural exception.

Dragon Quest 9 sold a million in the west. 8 too if I remember correctly.

It can sell decently if it's advertised well.

Nor will Persona change SE minds about FF.

 

[KLoWn]

Finally here. This is going to be one of those games I can tell.
Also, I'm so fuckin ready for some chill turn-based combat after Dark Souls/Nier/Zelda.

 

[Tinfoilhatsron]

http://www.digitaltrends.com/game-reviews/persona-5-review/

Fair review and fair score.

 

[Holundrian]

The slow beginning didn't help for sure, but I got past that. The dungeons just seemed boring, and I felt like I was spending 75% of the time in a dating sim which isn't my thing, even though I do like anime. I do like the art style and much better in this one and the non-portable level graphics are a plus, and the non-random dungeons might help. So maybe.

My biggest concern is really that I just see no way I'll actually stick with it for 100 hours to see the end. But really that would apply to any 100 hour game at this point. I'll probably still give it a shot eventually, but a lot of stuff to play in the meantime.

Well the dungeons are improved they're not randomly generated blocks anymore. It's still very much a "dating sim" in the persona kind of way though so if you weren't into those character stories given it's one of the main draw on the series the game is probably not going to do much more for you.

 

[sora87]

http://www.digitaltrends.com/game-reviews/persona-5-review/

Overstay it's welcome?

 

[ianpm31]

Soooooo ready for Tuesday!

 

[Nikolasvanitas]

Just by looking at the Metacritic

Zelda Breath of the Wild: 97
Persona 5: 95
Nier: 89
Dark Souls 3: 89
Nioh: 88
Yakuza 0: 85
Xenoblade Chronicles X: 84
Tales of Berseria: 79


FF XV 81

Final Fantasy has seen the smallest success compared to other Japanese RPG franchises.
It seems they had a reason for asking people whether they would buy persona 5 or FF XV if released at the same date.

 

[Amani]

I was gonna mention the great review scores, but then I realized I never heard the full version of the theme song. Is it April 4th yet?

 

[Aeana]

Everybody just relax. Who gives a shit about scores we know the game is GOAT.

simply kick back and play this song

You are posting in a review thread, saying you don't care about reviews.

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

Yeah... This and platform choices should not be factored in game reviews at all

You don't think a Spain-based website should factor in that a game is not playable in Spanish?

 

[Cow Goes Moo]

Are you just looking at the number score

Don't most people do that unless they don't agree with the review 🤔

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

NEW GOLDEN AGE OF GAMING right here

 

[Grisby]

Too many games. This is gonna be a nice June/July title for me, lol.

 

[Slowdive]

The Guardian 5/5: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/29/persona-5-review-teenage-game-franchise

Trusted Reviews 4.5/5: http://www.trustedreviews.com/persona-5-review

 

[SomTervo]

I'm glad this is getting recognition. It feels like the epitome of Japan just doing what it does confidently without worrying about trying to confirm to other regions.

What recently have Japan done exactly that's trying to conform to "other regions"?

Besides that question, why is "purity of Japan" so important?

The Guardian 5/5: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/29/persona-5-review-teenage-game-franchise

Man!

 

[Ray Down]

Gaf has completely killed my ability to tell if posts like that are serious

Some posters are just that bad on here at times.