The GB Quick Look contains a heavy P4 spoiler, but nothing really about P5. It's just the first ~1.5 hours of the game, which are pretty slow.
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Persona 5 Review Thread
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The GB Quick Look contains a heavy P4 spoiler, but nothing really about P5. It's just the first ~1.5 hours of the game, which are pretty slow.
The current warning is fine.
the_sun_king
Member
They play the first hour+ of the game. Which...Atlus themselves put out a video almost that long on their own channel before the Japanese release.
Edit: They do mention P4 plot related spoilery stuff when joking around at one point like Guess Who wrote.
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
It's the very first hour of the game. You can watch it safely once you put foot into the very first dungeon.
I also have to play the actual game, but would part of the cartooney criticism also be partly because
of their shadow forms? Because those seem like they would be totally intended to be exaggerated since they don't have to worry about societal norms restricting them.
Don't really think this is spoilers, but being safe.
Gentleman Jack
Member
You're fine, the warning is sufficient. You got people in here who have beaten the game to verify the substance and extent of spoilers within.
Yeah i stopped watching video Reviews, because of spoiler, i dont remember when or who but i was pissed with a spoiler on a review too, then never more
Reckheim
Member
His name in the manga is Akira Kurusu. That's all we have to go on so far.
There's no canonical name, but the manga adaptation uses Akira Kurusu.
BRSxIgnition
Member
His name in the Manga is "Akira Kurusu" - though they usually release an official name with the spinoffs/anime.
Akira Kurusu.
the_sun_king
Member
MC has no canon name yet. Only the manga has given him one (Akira Kurusu).
Beaten multiple times over.
Iva Demilcol
Member
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
They might go that way again in Persona 6. Hopefully not that far, but more light-hearted in tone than P5? It'd be a pretty interesting to this series go back and forth in that aspect.
But I'm sure we'll see something new and different when that rolls around. Hopefully it can actually tackle identity politics and LGBT issues a much better manner. :/ (And perhaps a female protagonist?)
I'm so glad Persona is tackling darker and more political issues that people aren't acknowledging especially in Asian societies. Especially in a video game format where you can summon fucking demons!
Chaos2Frozen
Member
It's so good that they give them code names to avoid that problem of calling the protagonist "Hey you!" And now it's
"Jouka!"
"Jouka!"
Been working 60-70 hour week at work recently and barely have time to play much. I hear today that overtime is being cut next week and we'll be back to normal 40 hour weeks.
Is this a gift from the gods? Thought I'd not be able to play this until the summer but shit, I'm gonna have some more time on my hands now.
Is this a gift from the gods? Thought I'd not be able to play this until the summer but shit, I'm gonna have some more time on my hands now.
BRSxIgnition
Member
Really hoping we get a FeMC for the inevitable portable version of P5.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
Yes, happened twice with both P3 and P4 protagonist
P3 was "Arisato Minato" to "Makoto Yuki"
P4 was "Seta Souji" to "Narukami Yu"
Aaronrules380
Member
I mean it would keep the trend of Jojo arc connections alive LOL
the_sun_king
Member
Well, they've only called him by his code name "Joker" in the Day Breakers one off. (I personally prefer this as I don't really like them giving the MCs a canon name.)
I don't know that I'd consider any of this spoilers, but I'll put the answer behind spoilers just in case:
The first example of LGBT characters is a pair of super flamboyant and stereotypical Japanese men. There are two quick scenes during the game where they try to "kidnap" Ryuji, and neither of these scenes can be skipped through your actions. However, for the remainder of the game, they are environmental NPC characters where you can listen in on what they're talking about, but you don't have to.
The second example is a "Mama-san" that runs a bar in part of the city, who is basically a man in drag. While she does have a few "exaggerated" qualities to her, I found her to be a fun character, and rather in line to similar people I've met in real life in Japan. You'll need to interact with her if you want to work at one of the game's part-time jobs, or level up one of the Confidants.
So, in the end, I think part of the duo's portrayal makes things worse than it was in P4, but overall it's far less in your face than things were in P4especially given, in that game, two major characters brought up these kinds of issues.
The second example is a "Mama-san" that runs a bar in part of the city, who is basically a man in drag. While she does have a few "exaggerated" qualities to her, I found her to be a fun character, and rather in line to similar people I've met in real life in Japan. You'll need to interact with her if you want to work at one of the game's part-time jobs, or level up one of the Confidants.
So, in the end, I think part of the duo's portrayal makes things worse than it was in P4, but overall it's far less in your face than things were in P4especially given, in that game, two major characters brought up these kinds of issues.
Do we have confirmation whether Hashino will be involved? All you have to do is look at interviews of him talking about how he wanted to tackle problems related to Japanese society to see why the story and narrative is what it is rather than being some more generic and uninspired story.
Dead End Irony
Member
Wait what are you talking about?
pixellated_man
Member
Incredible reviews. Not exactly unexpected, but still great that this game has met peoples high expectation in regards to critical reception.
Ps4 continues to have a legendary year too.
Ps4 continues to have a legendary year too.
On the anime episode released they dont say his name? I dont remember
Coolbgdog12
Member
I wish people would play the game before saying these things. I've seen several comments that are outright false by people I'm assuming didn't play or played and didn't get anywhere yet or w/e.
Gentleman Jack
Member
Bar job is best job
I've read a lot of people saying you can't. Morgana preventing you or something. Just going off of that.
Would be pleasantly surprised if it's not like that.
His name is Larry Bird Jr
Chaos2Frozen
Member
Iva Demilcol
Member
I'd like to talk about those issues but I'll save that conversation for the Spoiler thread. The only thing I'd like to say is that everyone during high school and middle school is kind of susceptible to actually suffer some of the things that happen in Persona 5, and that's the kind of things Atlus put in the game... it's fascinating and fucked up at the same time.
Canon!
Play the game.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
Do you really think Atlus would put in that much work? Much easier to throw in some costumes and make loading times shorter than to make a brand new protagonist with different storylines and SL-COOPs. Which is something I appreciated with P3P.
And that's if they make a portable version, after all P5 Dancing into Dusk still has to be made.
There should be a Dio cameo then as a sidequest (hopefully improved for P6)
Haven't heard anything yet. Does he have another Persona game in him or do you think he'll pass the reins?
They didn't do it for Persona 4. They added Marie (shudder) and some extra activities and a few more mechanics
I think they did it for persona 3 because everyone wanted to date Shinji. Shinji is top tier
It's a shame though. I liked the female route in P3 as it added a new perspective for me on the story.
It depends if they see the development time as worth it
Frozenprince
Banned
Yep. He's always Minato Arisato to me.
Needs more Aunt Rhody. Defintely needs more Aunt Rhody.this?
Will the Splatoon chick be deserving of this screen shot you people think?
Shouta
Member
The former is the problem. I had to facepalm when it showed up. The latter is, as you point out, actually something that happens in Japan. One of the most popular TV MCs right now is an example of the latter, in fact.
WordsintheWater
Member
Dang, this yeah has been off the charts. I have never really played a Persona game, looking forward into trying this one.
Certain events on certain days Morgana won't let you leave, but you can definitely explore Tokyo at night on "normal" days. And yeah, obviously if you went to a dungeon in the day you can't do much at night but rest like before.
I seem to recall it being a bit more front loaded during the handholdy/tutorial section of the game but it's been awhile since I played the JP version.
I hope so