Persona 5 Tactica

GameSpot

Jessica Howard·Nov 15, 2023

Critic80/100

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Though Persona 5 Tactica might lack the spectacle of its predecessor, its depth and extraordinary storytelling make it well worth playing.

PC Gamer

Lewis Parker·Nov 15, 2023

Critic90/100

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A supremely satisfying turn-based strategy spin-off, and one of Persona's best ever stories.

Game Informer

George Yang·Nov 14, 2023

Critic72.5/100

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Longtime Phantom Thieves can look forward to an enjoyable side adventure with Persona 5 Tactica, but its uneven pacing and low enemy variety hold it back from being a true revolution.

GamesRadar+

Rollin Bishop·Nov 14, 2023

Critic80/100

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Persona 5 Tactica makes the most of combining Persona and tactics (as the name implies) together, forming a charming amalgamation out of the two for a surprisingly dense mechanical experience and powerful story that nevertheless loses something by omitting anything resembling…

Push Square

Liam Croft·Nov 14, 2023

Critic70/100

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Joker and co have enjoyed a great run, but Persona 5 fatigue is well and truly beginning to set in.

Nintendo Life

Mitch Vogel·Nov 14, 2023

Critic90/100

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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.

Pure Xbox

PJ O'Reilly·Nov 14, 2023

Critic80/100

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Persona 5 Tactica is another very solid and self-assured spin-off for Atlus' stellar RPG franchise. Placing the Phantom Thieves in tactical turn-based battles works a treat here, with addictive and challenging strategy complimented by a slick sense of style, strong writing and a campaign narrative that will keep fans happy. Whether you're here for Persona specifically or you're just wanting a solid slice of tactical action to dig into, this one has got you well and truly covered.

IGN

Leana Hafer·Nov 14, 2023

Critic80/100

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Persona 5 Tactica is a big bag of bite-sized Phantom Thieves adventures that keeps the spirit of the series alive and shows that it can work great with a grid-based battle system.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Siobhán Casey·Nov 14, 2023

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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.

Eurogamer

Henry Stockdale·Nov 14, 2023

Critic60/100

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Predicting the next Persona spin-off feels like a fool's game when Atlus goes from fighters to rhythm games, so I'm sur…