Can I play Persona 5 without 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.

Can you play Persona 5 alone?

The second most common question is: Can you play it without playing the other Persona games? The answer to both of these questions is yes. Persona 5 is a turn-based role-playing game that mixes high school intrigue, intense dungeon-crawling, and Pokémon-style monster hunting.

Are 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.

Does Persona 4 have anything to do with Persona 5?

But it is worth adding that both games are entirely unrelated to each other in terms of plot. So let's move on to the story and the characters! In Persona 4, the main character moves from a massive city to a small and very mysterious town. There, he meets new schoolmates and tries to make friends.

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.

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Can I play Persona 5 as my first game?

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.

Is Persona 5 good for beginners?

Persona 5 is a game that makes that really difficult, at least especially on a first playthrough. While it's possible to max out all of your confidant relationships and social stats on your first playthrough, it's extremely difficult and frankly not the recommended way to play.

Can you romance every girl in Persona 5?

Yes, you can have more than one girlfriend in Persona 5 Royal. In fact, you can date every single romance option if you want — but it's not necessarily recommended. Romancing multiple girls will eventually come back to bite you much later in the story, so think carefully before committing to a relationship.

What happens if you romance every girl in Persona 5?

Choosing to date multiple girls at once will actually net you a bonus scene at the end of Persona 5. On Valentine's Day, your girlfriend (or girlfriends) will invite you to spend time with them. Hanging out with one of them will net you a special SP chocolate.

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.

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.

Does Joker appear in Persona 4?

Persona 4 and Persona 5 also feature two of the most powerful protagonists in JRPG history in the form of Yu Narukami and Joker.

Which Persona 4 is canon?

The canon Persona 4 Golden protagonist name is Yu Narukami. This became the official canon name following the release of the anime adaptation, Persona 4: The Animation - along with Persona 4 Arena, a fighting game that also acts as a sequel to Persona 4.

Which Persona 5 game should I play first?

By playing 5 or Royal first you basically go into Strikers already playing favorites, since that's an essential part of Persona 5. And that in turn makes those characters even more nostalgic to see again.

How many hours of gameplay is Persona 5?

When focusing on the main objectives, Persona 5 Royal is about 101 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 144 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

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.

Who is the canon love interest in Persona 5?

Makoto is considered a queen by her fans. Fans who like her, REALLY like her, and even consider her to be the canon romance of the game. She also is relatively easy to romance and is incredibly plot-relevant.

Who is the best girlfriend in Persona 5?

Out of all the potential romances, the standout is the one with Hifumi Togo. While there are some requirements to even start getting to know her, Hifumi's story is well worth the work.

Who is the canon girlfriend in Persona 5?

Originally Answered: Who is the Canon romance in Persona 5? All of them are technically canon to some extent. The more canonical would probably be Ann, though. The “Lovers Arcana” social link is typically regarded as the “official” love interest in each of the games.

Who is Joker's canon girlfriend Persona 5?

Kasumi met Joker, fell in love with him, and became Sumire.

What is the canon name of Persona 5?

Used since the 2018 anime adaptation, the Persona 5 protagonist's official canon name is Ren Amamiya.

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.

Is Persona 5 appropriate for 15 year olds?

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 Persona 5 Normal mode hard?

Normal Difficulty in Persona 5 Royal doesn't change anything as it provides the baseline experience. Normal Difficulty is recommended for players who are confident in their abilities. You won't get any bonus experience points or money, and tougher enemies are capable of dealing big damage if you're not careful.