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Persona 5 Review Thread

Lunar15

Member
I think I realized halfway though TMS that P5 was gonna be pretty good because that game is literally a persona-lite that uses a similar formula but in a very basic way and it was still extremely addicting. I just don't think that format gets old.
 

Zakalwe

Banned
Just picked up my copy from a local retailer. The text that I could pick it up came completely out of the blue, this retailer never breaks street dates.
Just in time for the weekend!

I have a local retailer in London who sells games early all the time. He gouges us on the price, though. He usually tries for £60, but I've managed to convince him I'm a good customer so he sells to me for 55...

Still, when it's £55 now or wait 4 days for £13 less I can't really justify it.
 

kromeo

Member
Shoptooooo... I believed in you

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Hybris

Member
I think I realized halfway though TMS that P5 was gonna be pretty good because that game is literally a persona-lite that uses a similar formula but in a very basic way and it was still extremely addicting. I just don't think that format gets old.

I'm gonna have to play that at some point, just no time lately! Maybe next year or something...
 

demonkaze

Member
I have a local retailer in London who sells games early all the time. He gouges us on the price, though. He usually tries for £60, but I've managed to convince him I'm a good customer so he sells to me for 55...

Still, when it's £55 now or wait 4 days for £13 less I can't really justify it.

What retailer is this if you don't mind me asking? PM if you need to.
 

BigEmil

Junior Member
I have a local retailer in London who sells games early all the time. He gouges us on the price, though. He usually tries for £60, but I've managed to convince him I'm a good customer so he sells to me for 55...

Still, when it's £55 now or wait 4 days for £13 less I can't really justify it.
£48.99 here
http://www.365games.co.uk/m/ps4-games/persona-5-steelbook-edition-ps4-game
Or £43.99 at Argos if you have stock in one near you
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5212288
 

Neoweee

Member
It looks like the DLC Difficulty level is actually available on the first day?

Did people generally like that?

Maniac was IMO "the" difficulty in P3P, but the highest difficulty was a tad too difficult in P4G.
 

Lumination

'enry 'ollins
I don't see the point of calculating an average with Edge and one without Edge. It's like we're trying to say, "here's the REAL score if we ignore the one that didn't fall in line". Let's not play that game.
 

kromeo

Member
Difficulty in P3 meant being one shot by group death at the start of a fight and losing an hour of progress, that won't be missed
 

Lunar15

Member
I'm gonna have to play that at some point, just no time lately! Maybe next year or something...

It's not Persona, but it stands on its own. The battle system does some fun stuff and it's got a lot of pizzazz. You've got to be willing to put up with J-Pop though. It's basically

I don't see the point of calculating an average with Edge and one without Edge. It's like we're trying to say, "here's the REAL score if we ignore the one that didn't fall in line". Let's not play that game.

It's more that Edge hasn't been added to the MC yet. Hence why he has two lists. One that reflects the MC and one that reflects the MC with a score that we know will bring it down a bit.

Speaking of which, Digital Trends will also be added, right? That puts it at 93, which is basically where I figured it'd land.
 
I don't see the point of calculating an average with Edge and one without Edge. It's like we're trying to say, "here's the REAL score if we ignore the one that didn't fall in line". Let's not play that game.

Never said one is real and one isn't, it's just a method to help predict how the MC will change depending on the number and quality of upcoming review scores.

The only reason were including EDGE specifically is because they've already given a score and are usually included in the MC score, but haven't been added there yet, for whatever reason.
 

Zakalwe

Banned

Cheers, but I have my pre-order on Amazon. Good info for others though!

What retailer is this if you don't mind me asking? PM if you need to.

PM sent, if anyone else would like the details PM me.

Gah, too late...

Gah! Maybe try their live chat as I said in the PM, perhaps there's some delay between new stock/listing that you might be lucky enough to catch somehow.
 

Kindekuma

Banned
My Take Your Heart edition is expected to ship today.

However I live close to an Amazon facility. Please hurry with the delivery or I will have a hee-ho hissy fit.
Not really.
 
"We're preparing your order. Carrier information will be updated soon."

Fingers crossed it ships soon. I live close to the warehouse, so I may get it today or Monday.
 

Zakalwe

Banned
Ah, the shop I know doesn't have it in stock yet... just called them and they'll have it on Monday though for sure, so if you're local to South London and want it a day early let me know.

They do tend to overcharge though, expect to pay at least £55 for the privilege so it's probably not worth it for one day.
 

-Digits-

Member
I have a local retailer in London who sells games early all the time. He gouges us on the price, though. He usually tries for £60, but I've managed to convince him I'm a good customer so he sells to me for 55...

Still, when it's £55 now or wait 4 days for £13 less I can't really justify it.

Wow, that's pretty shitty. Praying on that thirst. I luckily only paid normal price but I just realised I didn't receive my preorder bonus.
 

Lumination

'enry 'ollins
It's more that Edge hasn't been added to the MC yet. Hence why he has two lists. One that reflects the MC and one that reflects the MC with a score that we know will bring it down a bit.

Never said one is real and one isn't, it's just a method to help predict how the MC will change depending on the number and quality of upcoming review scores.

The only reason were including EDGE specifically is because they've already given a score and are usually included in the MC score, but haven't been added there yet, for whatever reason.
I see. I thought this was an extension of all that hate towards Edge because of the 8. My mistake! Thanks.
 

Lunar15

Member
I see. I thought this was an extension of all that hate towards Edge because of the 8. My mistake! Thanks.

Thread's been pretty good so far, aside from a few tangents. The Edge score makes a ton of sense and hits a lot of points that the import thread players largely agreed with. Even the Digital Trends score, which is the lowest score we've seen so far, sounds exactly like some of the import thread.

I think that's part of why reaction is thankfully a little muted: we've already been able to hear impressions from people right here on GAF. There's certainly issues with the game, but most people seem to have enjoyed their time with it. There's no massive surprises, like a divisive portion of the game that splits reviewers down the middle. If there was anything like that, we would have known about it by now.
 

Zakalwe

Banned
Wow, that's pretty shitty. Praying on that thirst. I luckily only paid normal price but I just realised I didn't receive my preorder bonus.

Well, sometimes it's worth it. I had the day off before my birthday this year and managed to get Nier a day early. Cost me £10 extra, but it was worth it.

I just can't justify doing it for every game, especially when there's so much to play right now...
 
Playstation Universe gave P5 10/10 a few hours ago, are they counted on MC?

They've just been added, bringing the unweighted score including EDGE up to 94.14.

Speaking of which, Digital Trends will also be added, right? That puts it at 93, which is basically where I figured it'd land.

I've seen people say that DT isn't counted on MC, their BotW review wasn't counted either apparently.
 

Audioboxer

Member
Ah, the shop I know doesn't have it in stock yet... just called them and they'll have it on Monday though for sure, so if you're local to South London and want it a day early let me know.

They do tend to overcharge though, expect to pay at least £55 for the privilege so it's probably not worth it for one day.

Just wait, unless you're planning on dying imminently playing early by a matter of days is... just days.

I try to tell this to anyone paying some daft price on Ebay just to play a bit earlier. In a short amount of time all your friends will be playing the same game as you for a good chunk less.
 

Zakalwe

Banned
I've seen people say that DT isn't counted on MC, their BotW review wasn't counted either apparently.

They seem to be counted, they have 50 reviews up.

Why would they be counted for some games and not others? I might be missing how MC works somehow...


Just wait, unless you're planning on dying imminently playing early by a matter of days is... just days.

I try to tell this to anyone paying some daft price on Ebay just to play a bit earlier. In a short amount of time all your friends will be playing the same game as you for a good chunk less.

I'm definitely waiting. If they had it now I'd be tempted to get it for the weekend, but one day early for a £13 tax isn't worth it.

94 is great, if you think that its a turn based anime jrpg. Its a genre thats not for everyone.

I don't get this focus on the score, I mean obviously it's a better prediction if the game scores higher, so a 90+ is better than an 80+, but when we're talking 93, 94, 95... it seems a little obsessive.

I'm just happy the game is obviously considered fantastic by most, which aligns with my expectation after watching the preview material.

I mean, even the lower scoring reviews read like the game is great (docking points mostly for things like fan-service, male focus, etc...).
 

Mahonay

Banned
94 is great, if you think that its a turn based anime jrpg. Its a genre thats not for everyone.
Kind of what I've been thinking. A Metacritic of 94 is pretty god damn high for a JRPG. 94 is incredible for any game of any genre.

I've been fiending for more Persona for so long. Persona 4 was so good that I was sad when it ended. Tuesday can't be here soon tnough.
 
Kind of what I've been thinking. A Metacritic of 94 is pretty god damn high for a JRPG. 94 is incredible for any game of any genre.

I've been fiending for more Persona for so long. Persona 4 was so good that I was said when it ended. Tuesday can't be here soon tnough.

I was sad enough finishing persona 4 that I jumped straight back into new game plus. The mc being 94 or 93 is a great score either way. It's technically a PS3 port and its working with turn based combat which is unfortunately treated as outdated.
 
I hate the USPS. Today I'm supposed to be getting it but when I went to the post office to pick it up (put a request in) they said they didn't have it and that it's probably still being sorted and that I shouldn't expect today. Even though the delivery date is today. I'm pissed. Good morning, Persona GAF.
 

Mahonay

Banned
I was sad enough finishing persona 4 that I jumped straight back into new game plus. The mc being 94 or 93 is a great score either way. It's technically a PS3 port and its working with turn based combat which is unfortunately treated as outdated.
I'm just ecstatic that it's been ported up to the PS4 along side the base PS3 version. I don't have to go out and find a PS3 just for Persona 5.
 
They seem to be counted, they have 50 reviews up.

Why would they be counted for some games and not others? I might be missing how MC works somehow...




I'm definitely waiting. If they had it now I'd be tempted to get it for the weekend, but one day early for a £13 tax isn't worth it.



I don't get this focus on the score, I mean obviously it's a better prediction if the game scores higher, so a 90+ is better than an 80+, but when we're talking 93, 94, 95... it seems a little obsessive.

I'm just happy the game is obviously considered fantastic by most, which aligns with my expectation after watching the preview material.

I mean, even the lower scoring reviews read like the game is great (docking points mostly for things like fan-service, male focus, etc...).

Their last counted review was from June 3, 2015. They won't be on MC.
 
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