Persona 5 unveils puzzles that need to be solved provided through features in form of palaces, castles or pyramids containing enemies.
Persona 5 is a role-playing game, where the main character is falsely accused of an assault and transferred to the fictional Shujin Academy. It takes place in Tokyo that has specific weather patterns influencing human behavior. There are also other events as well as activities that have their significance in the game. Relationships that are symbolized by arcanas with systems that need to be developed as well as improved.
The main protagonist is thrown out of school after he tries to help a woman being assaulted by a well-known politician. He is then forced to use a supernatural mobile app where he has to reform the city by stealing the emotional trigger of their behavior. He is transferred into another reality called Metaverse, where he can access other people’s subconscious state of mind and battle evil in society. He is also joined by his friends and learn about secret conspiracies behind the scenes. It turns out that Metaverse has been infiltrated by a politician who wants to become a prime minister.
The battle seems to be lost just as they receive an unexpected help from the politician’s son wanting to take revenge on his father. They are able to help other imprisoned residents while revealing the true identity of other characters such as Igor, Caroline, and Justine. They also defeat other impostors and Morganas that control humanity while releasing their desire for freedom.
Other protagonists represent various types of characteristic and vices. Skills and abilities can be mixed in the same way that personas can be mixed. There are various Metaverse dungeons that are not typical dungeons as they involve jumping across the walls when trying to leave.
In Persona 5 it is possible to negotiate with enemies while using their weaknesses. What distinguishes this game are interactions with other protagonists. These elements enhance the serious themes that the game explores. Most elements are unique, but there are parts where players can return called Mementos or deeper levels where Personas can be found and fused as well as where side missions can be performed. These missions also involve triggering changes in enemies for rewards. There are also other characters in Mementos that need to be changed.
The main character engages in various work and leisure activities as well as participates in social life. Apart from these activities, he explores dungeons that relate to the story as well as represent some suppressed psyches.
Persona 5 also allows for the exploration of various districts of Tokyo. All elements are designed to improve skills throughout challenges especially that the game offers many opportunities for replayability while they will not be easily forgotten. The game’s complexity also involves some 100 hours of playability. Its popularity spread beyond Japan.
Persona 5 has been released for PS4 gaming console. In the future the game is expected to be also released on PC.