HOO BOY, here we go!

I've bought P5/P5R on three different occasions at full price as well as every single spin-off game. That should already tell you how good the game is and how financially irresponsible I am when it comes to Persona. Most reviews give this game a solid 10 out of 10, calling it a great masterpiece. I would go a step further and refer to this game as genre-defining. The level of precise detail and care put into Persona 5 Royal, which is debatably the best JRPG ever developed, makes it nothing less than a labor of love built upon a 25-year foundation of a masterclass in storytelling. ATLUS successfully blends the subtleties of everyday life such as time management with the reality of its plot sequences to create a great representation of both everyday life and being a Phantom Thief.

You will grow to adore P5R's primary heroes, The Phantom Thieves of Hearts. You assume control of their leader, an outcast kid who has the desire to change the world. You build and strengthen bonds with confidants closest to you when you're not sneaking into castles to steal the hearts of individuals corrupted by evil. The game also features one of the most intriguing villains in the series while yet maintaining a fantasy feel with the help of bosses that are presented according to the series' canon.

The side-quests aren't your repetitive copy and paste filler. There aren't really any "Take item-deliver it there," "Defeat 10 of these enemies," etc. side-quests, if you can even call them that. The daily activities of a high school student include side missions with actual substance, which are vital to the progression of the main plot and the development of the games cast of characters. They are activities that are optional but actually adds a whole lot to the overarching story and are absolutely worth going out of your way to do.

You can't talk about Persona without talking about it's banger soundtrack! Every song is amazingly written, catchy, and the tracks in the Palaces never gets stale so listening to the music never really feels repetitive. The battle music is also top tier, and it always plays at the right moments to help set the tone and atmosphere. The tracks builds up to that point to create a feeling of hype and anticipation that is unmatched in most video games today.

It's challenging for any modern game to compare to ATLUS's goal of taking their franchise to new heights because this game hits the series right in the heart. In my opinion, a modern JRPG would be a huge triumph if it even manages to surpass 50% of what Persona 5 Royal has accomplished. I genuinely believe that Persona 5 Royal is ahead of its time and will be one that is talked about in years to come.

100/10 Would recommend this game to anyone who just loves video games.
P.S. They are all best girls. Harem route baby!