Can you play Persona 5 before Persona 4?

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.

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.

Do I have to play other Persona games before Persona 4?

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.

Do I have to play Persona 1 4 before 5?

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 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.

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Which Persona 5 should I play first?

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.

Is Persona 4 canon?

In vanilla Persona 4, the True Ending was considered canon. However, with Golden's bonus content, things have changed, but this ending remains available as a relic from the original.

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.

In which order should I play Persona 5?

TL/DR: If you have any sort of ability to do so, you should play Persona 5 Royal on PS4/5 before Strikers. It will help you understand and appreciate the new game. Your next best bet is to play the original Persona 5 before Strikers, which may be easier to get due to cost and PS3 support, and being part of PS+.

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.

Do you need to play Persona 4 to understand Persona 5?

You don't need to… but if you have the means and ability I would suggest you do. While the persona/SMT community can bicker all day about which is better P5 or 4, the simple fact is that Persona 5 is far more polished. Why is Persona 5 getting a different game on the Nintendo Switch?

What is the difference between Persona 4 and 5?

Verdict: Main cast-wise, Persona 4 has the better group dynamic, Persona 5 has stronger individual personalities. Persona 5 handily wins in the supporting character department.

Should I play Persona 4 first?

Persona 4 Golden had so much heart, with lovable characters, great dungeons and just all around great story. I would just start here, there's nothing particularly about P4 that would be important to experience first. Doesn't matter where you start as long as you eventually play 3, 4, and 5.

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.

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 canon to Persona 5?

Yes, Persona 3, 4, and 5 all take place in the same universe, though each at different points in time, with each coming several years after the other.

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.

Is there romance in Persona 5?

There are a total of nine characters who you can romance in Persona 5, and ten characters who you can romance in Persona 5 Royal — all of them female. Five of them are teammates, and five of them are confidants scattered around Tokyo. In this guide, we'll be detailing each romance option and how to find them.

Do I start with Persona 5?

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.

Will Persona 6 have Joker?

Persona 6 DLC will have us fight Joker...

Is Arthur Fleck really the Joker?

Arthur Fleck, later known as Joker, is titular villainous protagonist of the 2019 film Joker. Arthur was an amateur stand-up comedian and a professional clown. He lost his job as a clown after being framed by a co-worker.

Who is Joker's canon girlfriend?

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

How many endings does Persona 4 have?

Persona 4 Golden is an incredibly long game, but not all players will have their journey end the same way. The classic JRPG has seven different endings, and players will need to plan out their game to some degree in order to see the best possible outcome.

Who should I romance in Persona 4?

What is the bad end of Persona 4?

Persona 4 Golden bad endings

For the first bad ending, choose to push the suspect into the TV world, and don't relent. You get the second bad ending if you agree the suspect is the culprit, but refuse to kill them.