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.

Should I start with Persona 5 Royal or Persona 5?

Answer: Persona 5 Royal is the better game, hands down, with more content, new characters, a better story, and so much more. There is almost no reason to play the original Persona 5 unless you have no other option.

Do I have to play Persona 5 in order?

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.

Is it okay to play Persona 5 Royal first?

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 I buy Persona 5 Royal if I have the original?

I played the original Persona 5 but not Persona 5 Royal

If you have played the original Persona 5, there's still a good case to be made for getting the latest release for Persona 5 Royal. If you get it for one of the more powerful systems, for example, you will be enjoying the definitive version of the game.

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Is Persona 5 Royal one of the best games of all time?

Persona 5 Royal becomes one of highest-rated PC games of all time, outshining classics like Half-Life 2 and GTA V | Game World Observer.

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.

Which Persona 5 is the best?

What's the difference between Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal?

Not only does Persona 5 Royal add an entire extra third semester at the end of the game, but it adds content to the existing dungeons, a new member of the Phantom Thieves, new Personas, new boss battles, and switches elements of the original story, like to introduce characters like Haru earlier.

Which Persona is best to start with?

Persona 5 is a fantastic starting point for newcomers, and like the other mainline titles in this second phase, no knowledge of previous games is required. It does a fantastic job in bringing the series to a new generation of consoles and RPGamers.

Should I play Persona 5 on easy or normal?

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.

Do I need to play Persona in order?

Nope! While every game in the series takes place in the same world, you don't have to play the first to understand the other games in the series. In terms of the Switch-only games, that means you can start with P3, P4, or P5 — it doesn't matter!

Is it worth getting Persona 5 Royal if you have Persona 5?

That's a ton of things to pack into one game, but Persona 5 Royal does it nearly flawlessly. All that time spent playing melts away as you get engrossed in the world, narrative, characters, and gameplay. From those angles, we'd say that P5R is absolutely worth it if you have the time.

Is there romance in Persona 5 Royal?

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.

What is the best way to play Persona 5?

Which Persona game has the best story?

In addition to its terrific narrative, Persona 5 Royal is the best Persona's combat has ever felt—with the “One More” battle system polished to a mirror sheen. It is, without a doubt, the best complete package in the series.

Why is Persona 5 so famous?

Persona 5 won several awards and has been cited as one of the greatest role-playing video games of all time, with praise given to its visual presentation, gameplay, story, and music. Including Royal, it has sold over 6.5 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling entry in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Can you kiss 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.

Can i play Persona 5 as a girl?

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 normal too easy?

Nope. The game has five difficulty settings. I'm playing on HARD, the balancing feels fine. But if you're a glutton for punishment, you do have the option to play on MERCILESS.

Is Persona 5 Royal really that long?

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.

Is it better to romance everyone 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 the biggest difference between Persona 5 and Royal?

Should I play Persona 5 Royal on normal or hard?

I think Normal is a reasonable difficulty for most people to begin on, offering a good level of challenge. After you've completed the game before, or if you've already played Persona games before, I'd recommend progressing to Hard or Merciless (the latter is DLC).

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.