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Persona 5 – reviews and rating

Persona 5 has an average rating of 91% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5). The game was released on September 15, 2016 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 93, players on RAWG rate the game 87%.

Updated Mar 29, 2017

What critics praise

„Persona 5 is an uncommonly complex, stylish, and satisfying RPG that is hard to put down.“

9,3/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Sep 15, 2016
Platforms: PlayStation 4PlayStation 3
Genres: AdventureActionRPG
Developer: P Studio
Publisher: Atlus USA, Deep Silver, Atlus
Average playtime: 105 h
Reviews count: 2

Where to buy

PlayStation Store

FAQ

What is the rating of Persona 5?

When was Persona 5 released?

Persona 5 was released on September 15, 2016.

What platforms is Persona 5 available on?

Persona 5 is available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Persona 5?

Players on RAWG spend on average 105 hours playing Persona 5.

Is Persona 5 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 91%, Persona 5 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings: 3 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 1,3
Best rating: 9,3/10 Game Informer
Worst rating: 4,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

2 90

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#44 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 94 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language2 reviews 91%
Foreign critics5 reviews 89%
MetacriticMetascore 93%
Players (RAWG)768 votes 87%

How players rate it

Exceptional 66 %
Recommended 19 %
Meh 6 %
Skip 8 %

768 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5

HardcoreGamer Mar 29, 2017

Persona 5 is a once in a generation game. It contains a highly-addicting gameplay formula mixed together with a compelling storyline that even after 100 hours will leave you wanting more. The decision to move away from the randomly-generated labyrinths was also one of the smartest moves Atlus could have made, creating elegantly designed dungeons that aren’t just a palette swap. They were even able...

9,3/10