Can I play Persona 5 before 3 and 4?

Each game is connected in certain aspects but the storylines are not directly related so no, you do not need to play the other games in order to play Persona 5. I first played persona 4, then persona 3, then persona 5 and honestly it doesn't even matter what order you play the games in.

Can you play Persona 5 before 4?

Do I need to have played the other games in the series? Much like the Final Fantasy series, each individual Persona entry is its own self-contained story. Fans of previous games may get the odd reference to past games or characters, but all in all you won't be missing out much jumping straight into the latest entry.

Should I play Persona 3 or 4 after 5?

Persona 3 is probably the best one the start with after Persona 5, but if it doesn't sound like your cup of tea for now, we'll talk about Persona 4 next time.

Can you play Persona 5 as first game?

Persona 5 Royal is a standalone story and does not require any previous Persona experience. Simply, don't pass on one of the greatest games of all time because you didn't play any previous games in the series. What is this?

Should you start with Persona 4 or 5?

The short answer — it doesn't matter! Start where you want. The long answer? It entirely depends. We probably wouldn't recommend starting with Persona 4 Arena Ultimax or Persona 5 Strikers now, but if you have played either of those games before P5R, P4G, or P3P's release, then it doesn't matter.

Persona 5 - Before You Buy

Is it okay to play Persona 4 first?

No, each game has a different story and characters. Like the Final Fantasy series. You can just jump right into 4 without playing the others and not miss anything.

Is Persona 4 and 5 connected?

The series has given players a variety of different characters to know from Persona 4's Investigation Team to Persona 5's Phantom Thieves. Each of the games is in the same universe as each other and each new entry is a follow-up of sorts despite featuring a new cast of characters with each new entry.

What difficulty should I play Persona 5 on first time?

Easy Difficulty is recommended for players who may be unfamiliar with role-playing games or the Persona series. Bosses and tougher enemies may still pose a threat, but as long as you understand the combat system, you should be able to overcome them. Grinding for experience points is very rarely required.

Which version of Persona 5 should I play first?

Should I play Persona 5 or Persona 5 Royal? If you haven't played Persona 5 yet, go with Persona 5 Royal.

Is Persona 5 easy for beginners?

It's a lot. But the important thing is to step back, take a deep breath and know that you don't need to do it all. There is a tendency among gamers in general (and RPG players in particular) to be pretty completionist. Persona 5 is a game that makes that really difficult, at least especially on a first playthrough.

Is Persona 5 a must play?

Persona 5 is still a masterpiece - and it's a must-play for those newly able to get it on PC, Xbox, and Switch. Persona 5 Royal is not only really damn good - it's a vastly important game to the current status of the Japanese RPG genre.

How long was the gap between Persona 4 and 5?

The Persona Q series takes place in a separate enclosed world in which the characters of Persona 3, 4, and 5 are drawn into from their respective time periods. Dialogue in Q2 also suggests that Persona 5 takes place only a few years after 4.

Does Persona 5 ever end?

From the start, the Phantom Thieves had one goal: to change the world. By freeing the world from the clutches of Yaldabaoth, Joker and his friends accomplished that goal, making this the true, canonical ending of Persona 5.

What is Joker's canon name?

While the player can freely choose a given name for Joker, his Phantom Thief code name, he is canonically named Ren Amamiya in-game and in most other appearances. Akira Kurusu is used in the game's manga adaptation.

What is the darkest Persona game?

Answer: The darkest Persona game in the entire series is none other than Persona 3; it doesn't matter which version.

Is Persona 4 a dark game?

Question: Is Persona 4 a Horror Game? Answer: Not at all, but there are some horror-ish elements to Persona 4. Coming from the Shin Megami Tensei series that is quite dark and all about demons ending the world, there are some minor creepy elements in the form of the Personas themselves.

Which version of Persona 5 should you play?

Get Persona 5 Royal. Just get it. If you're a big fan of JRPGs, then you pretty much owe it to yourself to have Persona 5 Royal in your collection. And if you're a newcomer to the genre and find yourself interested in trying it out, you really can't do wrong with having P5 Royal serve as your introduction to JRPGs.

Why Persona 3 is better than 4?

Both are great games with pros and cons to them. Persona 3 and 4 are both very good RPGs in their own right, but they're fairly different from one another. Where Persona 3 is a mature story about the nature of life and death, Persona 4 is far more light-hearted and deals with softer, looser connected themes.

Why is Persona 5 so expensive?

The game contains all of the dlcs and this game is very complete all steam achievements and badges and such. The price makes sense it also took money to port the game.

Which Persona is the hardest?

Is Persona 5 a slow start?

Persona games are known for a slow start and snowballing quickly - Persona 5 isn't as bad in this regard, though it did take nine days of ingame time before I could choose what I wanted to do after school.

What is the recommended age for Persona 5?

I think the ESRB of M (17+) is appropriate because of specific things that happen in the game, though most of the game is probably closer to a Teen rating. There are a lot of deep and dark topics including suicide, stalking, murder, physical and sexual abuse, rape, police brutality, and other crimes.

Is there kissing in Persona 5?

But in Persona 5, it is straight up. You can date older women, kiss them, and even (in the game's own sweet little off-camera way) sleep with them.

What gender is Persona 5?

Persona 5 only includes a male playable character, and the game's director has a questionable excuse for that. In an interview with Waypoint, Katsura Hashino explained that players can only assume the role of a man because adding a woman would have been “a huge amount” of work.

Is Persona 5 connected to 3 and 4?

Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5 all share the same setting, due to references made in each game. The main characters of Persona 4 visit Gekkoukan High School during the events of the story, which is the main setting of Persona 3.