Game Information
Game Title: Persona 5 Tactica
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5 (Nov 17, 2023)
- Nintendo Switch (Nov 17, 2023)
- PC (Nov 17, 2023)
- Xbox Series X/S (Nov 17, 2023)
- Xbox One (Nov 17, 2023)
- PlayStation 4 (Nov 17, 2023)
Trailers:
- Persona 5 Tactica — Battle Gameplay 2 | Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC
- Persona 5 Tactica — Battle Gameplay 1 | Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC
- Persona 5 Tactica — Announcement Trailer | Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC
Developer: Atlus
Publisher: SEGA
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 77 average - 65% recommended - 24 reviews
Critic Reviews
Atomix - Aldo López - Spanish - 90 / 100
If you like Persona 5 and all its spinoffs that have come out over the years, it is clear that Tactica should not be missing from your collection, especially if you are an enthusiast of strategy games.
But Why Tho? - Kyle Foley - 8.5 / 10
Persona 5 Tactica is a great example of how to do a spin-off game right by balancing familiar components with a new approach. There is plenty to enjoy for new and old fans alike and everything is tied together in a package that is equal parts approachable and fulfilling.
CGMagazine - Brendan Frye - 6 / 10
Persona 5 Tactica, while trying some new things in the series ultimately falls flat. With a bland story and mediocre gameplay, I think its time we leave Joker and the gang alone.
COGconnected - Nicola Kapron - 75 / 100
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Checkpoint Gaming - Charlie Kelly - 8 / 10
Persona 5 Tactica is another successful voyage for the Phantom Thieves. Little is better than the warm feeling inside of revisiting this cast of characters I’ve come to know so fondly and intimately in a new, but familiar style. There are small ways Atlus could’ve made this a more blown-out affair, but it’s never too much of a bother when the game is this solid and satisfying to play.
Digital Trends - Jess Reyes - 3 / 5
Persona 5 Tactica’s strategic elements are its highlights, but don’t expect it to take your heart.
Final Weapon - Raul Ochoa - 4 / 5
Persona 5 Tactica is a really fun RPG that brings interesting new characters, addicting gameplay, and a story that delivers lighthearted and dark themes alike. Although the game doesn’t exactly move the Persona series forward in a substantial way, Persona 5 Tactica brings an intriguing twist to the gameplay systems that fans come to know and love in a well-rounded RPG that respects the player’s time.
Game Rant - Shane Robert Moyer - 4 / 5
Atlus’ Persona 5 Tactica drops the Phantom Thieves in a Medieval Europe-style world as they are dragged into an ongoing revolution by a mysterious figure. Rather than a traditional turn-based JRPG, the Persona 5 spin-off falls within the tactics genre.
Gamer Guides - Chris Moyse - 6.5 / 10
While die-hard Phantom Thieves will enjoy stepping into the Metaverse once again - as slick, stylish, and cool as it ever was - Persona 5 Tactica lacks variety, momentum, and challenge. Its key issue lies in a fatal lack of mechanical balance, resulting in an endearing but unsatisfying strategy experience.
GamingTrend - Dalton McClain - 90 / 100
In summary, Persona 5 Tactica offers a great story with engaging factors, vibrant colors, dynamic art styles, new characters, and music. It masters a compelling story while also presenting older and nostalgic characteristics of Persona 5. With a fresh new coat of paint, Persona 5 Tactica is worth it to suit up as a Phantom Thief and liberate the worlds of the Metaverse.
God is a Geek - Lyle Carr - 9 / 10
Persona 5 Tactica is a tactics game unlike any other, with really clever combat that requires a lot of thought and that Persona style we all love.
Hobby Consolas - Daniel Quesada - Spanish - 77 / 100
It won’t satisfy everyone, but this twist on the Persona formula offers satisfactory moments and a gameplay that becomes more and more attractive with every mision.
IGN Italy - Alessandro Digioia - Italian - 7 / 10
Persona 5 Tactica is the first game in the Persona 5 sub-series to make me wonder if we really needed to see the Phantom Thieves again. It’s never bad, but it does feel pointless most of the times. The new story is just “more of the same” without any real twists, and the combat system, although pretty fun, lacks depth and isn’t particularly challenging. Still, it menages to entertain for most of it’s 30 hours duration.
IGN Spain - Esteban Canle - Spanish - 8 / 10
Persona 5 Tactica brings the Phantom Thieves back together for fans to enjoy in a strategy and role-playing game full of possibilities. A new opportunity to live adventures with Joker and his friends, this time leading a new revolution. On a negative note, it may fall short for those with a lot of experience in this type of games.
Nintendo Life - Mitch Vogel - 9 / 10
Persona 5 Tactica is a thrillingly varied tactical RPG that fans of the Phantom Thieves and the genre should take note of. It’s a little on the easy side, but the varied gameplay, excellent soundtrack, striking visuals, and lovable characters all make for a very easy recommendation here.
PSX Brasil - Thiago de Alencar Moura - Portuguese - 85 / 100
If you’re a fan of the series, this is yet another spin-off that will please you quite a bit and introduce you to an addictive new genre.
Press Start - Harry Kalogirou - 7.5 / 10
It certainly doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but offers a more than competent tactics experience within a framework that’s sure to please any Persona fan.
Push Square - Liam Croft - 7 / 10
Joker and co have enjoyed a great run, but Persona 5 fatigue is well and truly beginning to set in.
Persona 5 Tactica crafts an engaging personal narrative but falters in conveying its themes and delivering satisfying turn-based tactical combat.
Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Siobhán Casey - Unscored
A turn-based strategy 'em up with the Persona 5 gang that might be a bit too simplistic for some, and anime for others, but still makes for a nice excuse to hang with pals.
Siliconera - Jenni Lada - 8 / 10
Persona 5 Tactica shows the series can adapt well to strategy genre, as the game is largely entertaining and includes familiar concepts well.
Wccftech - Francesco De Meo - 8.5 / 10
The narrative remains compelling, the characters charming, the presentation slick and the solid tactical rounds the package well, making the game an engaging experience from beginning to end. The game’s low challenge level, however, and the established status of the Phantom Thieves limits its appeal to die-hard fans of the series.
WellPlayed - Nathan Hennessy - 6 / 10
Persona 5’s toe-tapping tunes and infectious energy are present, but Tactica forgets to bring fresh ideas or variety.
WhatIfGaming - Hristijan Pavlovski - 9 / 10
Persona 5 Tactica is a breath of fresh air for the turn-based tactics genre that feels familiar, yet challenging, and has enough depth to easily stand toe-to-toe with its peers. Despite the genre shift, it retains all the hallmarks of a Persona title and blends those aspects with dazzling polish. It’s fun, challenging, a blast to play, and a must-have for any Persona fan, serving as a good entry point for strategy lovers looking to get into Persona.
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IGN says there’s a big spoiler for Persona 5 Royal specifically in this. I only played the original version, can someone confirm?
Two of my most favourite games - Persona and Xcom - mashed together, what a fever dream. Looking very much forward to this
Does this in any way move the story or is it just a wacky side-adventure?