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Persona 5 Tactica

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 • 2023

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Quick resume

Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.

Global score

74/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical, Simulator

Pros

  • Engaging tactical combat
  • Strong persona 5 characters and story
  • Stylish visuals and music
  • Accessible for newcomers to tactics genre
  • Fun team synergy mechanics

Cons

  • Game is short and somewhat repetitive
  • Low difficulty and lack of challenge
  • Limited exploration and customization
  • Some technical issues and audio balance problems
  • Overpriced at full retail price

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can customize team composition, equip personas and weapons, and choose tactics freely within missions."

  • Competence
    3

    "Gameplay involves strategic positioning and combo execution with some skill challenge, though overall difficulty is moderate to easy."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on single-player experience without ranked modes or leaderboards; players set personal goals."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players engage in multiple missions and some replayability via New Game+ and challenges, but some find the game short and repetitive."

  • Cooperation
    2

    "Gameplay emphasizes team synergy among three active units, but no multiplayer or external cooperation."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players can mix and match personas and skills, but character builds are mostly fixed with limited customization."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions emphasize camaraderie and shared goals; no evidence of dominance or power over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction with engaging story and music, escaping real life through fantasy."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and fandom; no indication of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with tactics, persona fusions, and skill combinations to optimize battle strategies."

  • Exploration
    -3

    "Limited exploration outside tactical maps; no open world or social sim elements."

  • Expression
    1

    "Some character customization via equipment and personas, but no avatar personalization or deep cosmetic options."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong fantasy elements with Persona lore, supernatural powers, and imaginative story."

  • Fellowship
    3

    "Players feel part of the Phantom Thieves community and enjoy character interactions, though mostly single-player."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop tactical skills and unlock character abilities, though some find progression limited."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of turn-based RPGs with no physical activity."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during battles and story; not designed for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    2

    "Character relationships and dialogue provide emotional connection, but no multiplayer social bonding."

  • Leadership
    2

    "Players lead a small team of three units with strategic decisions, but no large group management."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players accumulate weapons, personas, and skill upgrades throughout the game."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Generally balanced challenge with some tension release, though some find it too easy."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Stylish visuals, animations, and music provide sensory enjoyment and excitement."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social status or ranking systems; focus is on personal experience."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative driven with character development, plot twists, and emotional moments."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Tactical turn-based combat requires planning, positioning, and problem solving."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some suspense in battles and story, but overall difficulty and risk are moderate to low."

  • Value
    -3

    "Many reviews mention the game is overpriced at full price and recommend waiting for sales."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat involves attacking and defeating enemies with various skills and weapons."

  • Survival
    1

    "Players manage resources and avoid defeat, but the game is generally forgiving and easy."

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    Last update: 06/03/2026