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Persona 5 Royal

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!

Global score

96/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

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    Pros

    • Deep and engaging story
    • Memorable characters and social links
    • Stylish visuals and music
    • Addictive and strategic combat
    • Extensive content and replayability

    Cons

    • Long playtime may deter some
    • Some difficulty spikes and pacing issues
    • Repetitive dungeon design
    • Slow start/tutorial phase
    • Some narrative elements controversial or polarizing

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have significant control over daily activities, social links, and combat strategies, allowing personal freedom in decision-making."

      Capsule for Persona 4 Golden Persona 4 Golden

      "Players have freedom to choose daily activities, social links, and combat strategies, reflecting high personal control."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Engages players in stat management, turn-based combat, mini-games, and skill development with feedback and progression."

      Capsule for Volcano Princess Volcano Princess

      "Engages players in strategic turn-based combat and social stat management with skill progression and feedback."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal story progression and self-improvement rather than direct competition or leaderboards"

      Capsule for Griftlands Griftlands

      "Focuses on personal story progression and self-set goals rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Highly addictive with long play sessions reported; players express strong attachment and habitual play."

      Capsule for Ova Magica Ova Magica

      "Highly addictive with long play sessions and players expressing strong attachment and replay desire."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Supports multiplayer cooperative play and party-based gameplay, encouraging teamwork among player-controlled characters."

      Capsule for Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition

      "Features cooperative social links and party-based combat, encouraging teamwork but within a single-player context."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players express themselves through different classes and playstyles; some customization in combat style though limited environmental or avatar customization."

      Capsule for Broken Edge Broken Edge

      "Allows persona fusion and customization, plus player choices in social interactions and combat tactics."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions emphasize equality and friendship rather than control or superiority over others."

      Capsule for Little Busters! English Edition Little Busters! English Edition

      "Emphasizes equal relationships and mutual respect in social links rather than exerting control over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Strongly used as an escape from real-life stress, anxiety, and depression by many players."

      Capsule for Yume Nikki Yume Nikki

      "Strongly used as an escape from real-life stresses and for emotional catharsis by many players."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and personal desire, not obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Peaks of Yore Peaks of Yore

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and personal desire, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "The game encourages trying new job combinations, builds, and combat tactics to find effective playstyles."

      Capsule for STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN

      "Encourages trying new social strategies, combat tactics, and persona combinations to optimize play."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore diverse handcrafted dungeons and towers with puzzles and secrets to discover."

      Capsule for Ampersat Ampersat

      "Players explore unique dungeons (palaces) and the city environment, discovering secrets and story elements."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Players express themselves by shaping dialogue and character traits, personalizing the story experience."

      Capsule for Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition

      "Offers character and persona customization, plus player-driven social and narrative expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Set in a fantasy world with magic, monsters, and imaginative lore; players engage in a fictional immersive experience."

      Capsule for Toram Online Toram Online

      "Immerses players in a stylized, imaginative world blending supernatural elements and high school life."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      4

      "Strong sense of community through interactions with a cast of memorable characters and shared story experiences."

      Capsule for 24 Killers 24 Killers

      "Strong sense of community through social links and shared story experiences with memorable characters."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      5

      "Focus on personal development, self-discovery, and emotional growth throughout the narrative."

      Capsule for Secret Little Haven Secret Little Haven

      "Focus on personal development through skill acquisition, social stat growth, and narrative progression."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -3

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with some optional real-world activities; no emphasis on physical health."

      Capsule for The Black Watchmen The Black Watchmen

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players mention balancing with real life."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to complex mechanics and exploration."

      Capsule for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to complex mechanics and story demands."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      4

      "Emotional connections formed with characters through deep, meaningful conversations and story arcs."

      Capsule for Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly

      "Deep emotional connections formed with characters through social links and story interactions."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Player leads the party and makes key decisions, guiding the group through story and combat."

      Capsule for Persona 4 Golden Persona 4 Golden

      "Player leads the party and makes key decisions, guiding group actions and story outcomes."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring Personas, and advancing story and social links."

      Capsule for Persona 3 Reload Persona 3 Reload

      "Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring personas, items, and unlocking new story content."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Provides flow and catharsis through satisfying combat and progression, though some tension exists in challenging content."

      Capsule for Grim Dawn Grim Dawn

      "Provides flow and catharsis through balanced challenge and engaging narrative, though some tension exists."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Stylish combat, visual effects, and music provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

      Capsule for Devil May Cry 4 Devil May Cry 4

      "Stylish visuals, dynamic music, and exciting combat provide strong sensory and emotional stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Leaderboards and achievements offer social recognition."

      Capsule for Blue Estate The Game Blue Estate The Game

      "Recognition comes from social links and story achievements rather than external social status or leaderboards."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Narrative immersion is a core strength, with rich storytelling, character development, and emotional depth."

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      "Narrative immersion is a core strength, with rich characters, plot twists, and emotional engagement."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Combat and stat management require tactical thinking, timing, and planning."

      Capsule for JUMP KING QUEST JUMP KING QUEST

      "Requires planning and tactical thinking in combat and social stat/time management."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Combat and difficulty spikes provide suspense and excitement."

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      "Combat and story moments provide suspense and excitement, though some players note difficulty spikes."

    • Value

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      5

      "Offers extensive content and replayability, providing strong return on time and money invested."

      Capsule for The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-

      "Offers extensive content and replayability, delivering strong perceived value for time and money."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      2

      "Combat involves attacks and defeating enemies but is stylized and integrated into a narrative context rather than gratuitous violence."

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      "Combat involves defeating enemies but is stylized and integrated with story rather than gratuitous violence."

    • Survival

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      1

      "Combat involves avoiding damage and managing resources, but overall threat level is moderate and manageable."

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      "Combat includes threat management and resource use, but overall risk is moderate and manageable."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Intimacy, Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026