Persona 5 Strikers - PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5

FANTASTIC GAME! Great sequel to the vanilla Persona 5. TOTALLY Recommend this to all Persona 5 fans!!

This is a great game. Persona series is my favorite. The graphics look great for the PS4

Thank ATLUS for finally bringing this game over. Great Steelbook pre-order bonus.

Presentation and story-wise the game 100% feels like a sequel to Persona 5. There was a sense of familiarity as the game started and all the familiar characters (and some locations) appeared. The story of this character is definitely reminiscent of persona 5, but it has its own interesting twist and turns. A big plus in this story is that the characters keep all their character development from the first game (which is something that sequels can fail at) and apply that to the new situations they find themselves in. The new characters in this game are also top tier and fit very well in the persona 5 world (I prefer them to the new Royal characters). The big differences in this game are that the social link system is gone, and the combat is not turn-based. My big worry for this game was the combat, but I ended up greatly enjoying it. It keeps the weakness system as Persona 5(pausing time to cast with persona), but with real time melee, gun, and combo attacks. It can be a more spammy than the original combat and the post-game is extremely grindy, but during the story I found it to be fun and even challenging. If you want more of the Phantom Thieves, you definitely need Persona 5 Strikers.

You try to run me through Hold on Think again Don't you know What you're starting But ... you sure ain't got a clue How bad This will go Don't you know Know my art (Art of war) And as you look to the horizon Not a cloud But then stormy weather's caught you cold Seems like it crept up out of nowhere All around You it's not quite what you foretold You'll never see it coming You'll see that my mind is too fast for eyes You're done in By the time it's hit you, your last surprise You think you got your game Planned out To a T Yet I'm two Steps ahead yeah So ... you step into my way Stand down It's a trap One more step And you're dead (Yeah you're dead) Why just a picosecond ago Clear blue skies But now lightning's struck your last resolve It's not an accident that no one Hears your cries As your last strength seems to dissolve You'll never see it coming You'll see that my mind is too fast for eyes You're done in By the time it's hit you, your last surprise I'm coming For you My game's always so fast, so fine You're spun in By the net you didn't catch it in time Better think About your game Are you sure Your next move's the right one for you? Are you sure You won't get outmaneuvered again And again my friend? You'll never see it coming You'll see that my mind is too fast for eyes You're done in By the time it's hit you, your last surprise I'm coming For you My game's always so fast, so fine You're spun in By the net you didn't catch it in time

Basically Persona x Dynasty Warriors. Nice mix of the two, but at a much smaller scale --Story/Plot: Takes place 4 months after ending of Persona 5 base game during summer break (ignoring P5 Royal extra semester). Find out that the metaverse events are still happening, and you solve the mystery as to why; while going on a summer road trip. If you haven't played Persona 5 or Persona 5 Royal, it can be a lot to take in as you're bombarded with the entire cast of phantom thieves without explanation of backstory. Can still be followed as a standalone story, but some references in dialogue may go over your head Game is very cutscene heavy Story has similar style and art aesthetic to Persona 5, and is really good There are no social link in the game, so cannot become bff or romance anyone. P5 save data doesn't transfer in, so everyone will just act neutral towards you --Gameplay: --Gameplay loop: Story shows current scenario Go into city and investigate by talking to every NPC Enter dungeon (Jail) defeat enemy There are no time constants like in the original game, and you can beat the game at your own pace. Instead of social links there's a bond (with entire group) system where you gain points where you can spend of perks There's a cooking system where you combine ingredients to make consumable items No more negotiating with Persona in order to obtain them, instead they're rewards for winning battles. No longer able to sacrifice persona to transfer skills, instead there's only a fusion system There are also far less persona in the game compared to Persona 5 -Combat: Similar to Dynasty Warriors game, but less open world Battles in a concentrated area, and once you defeat hundred of enemies on screen; it open up new area You have your standard physical attacks, but able to select Persona via special AOE attacks by pressing a button to slow down time. In order to use specials, you have to use SP which are limited (especially in long dungeons). Most of the time it feels like spamming attacks on attack sponge enemies which makes combat really repetitive and unnecessary. Enemies have health and armor bar, where armor needs to be depleted by attacking with super effective moves to lower major health bar from enemy. Once armor breaks (stagger), enemies gets stunned and you can use an all-out-attack As you do battle, you can build up your Show Time meter to do Show Time Attack Defensive options are limited. Basically need to dodge or dash away. No block or parry option Team AI are not that smart. Most of the time they just stand around and do minimal damage. If you go into a match where they have weakness to enemies attack, they're pretty much useless. You can switch and play different party members on the fly, but most of the time I just stuck with Joker since he has a larger move set. Exception when boss enemy is has weakness to party member moves and can build up meter faster, or when party member have their show time meter filled. There are environmental objects around stages you can interact with. Problem is there are buttons mapped to multiple functions, and you can interact with an object instead of using the move you want. When it works and you get used to everything; the faster paced battle system can be really fun --Music/sound: Music is great in this game as with the original There are returning ones, new original music for this game, and some remixes Some recorded character dialogue is really low for some reason when conversing with each other . hope it gets patched Overall; gameplay can be repetitive, but the story is very engaging (if you like the original or PS5 Royal). For newcomers to the series, best to play the Persona 5 Royal first (or Persona 5) so you don't' get lost in the story.

As a fan of the series I had to purchase this one. I had my doubts, but after playing, I was amazed as how this new team kept the spirit of the characters from the original game, if you're a fan of Atlus' SMT series than definitely check it out.

Fantastic Action-RPG. Excellent combat, maintains the incredible style Persona 5 was known for, great story, and a god-tier soundtrack. Can't recommend it enough.