Play it if
You want a stylish RPG to live in for months.
Skip it if
You want short sessions.
The hype
“One of the best RPGs ever”
The facts
Unmatched style, very long
Fact sheet
- Players
- Single-player
- Online play
- No
- Cross-play
- No
- Solo
- Single-player only
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Typical playtime
- ~100 hours
- Steam Deck
- Verified
1The pitch
After being falsely accused, a transfer student joins a group of misfits who discover the Metaverse, where they can change hearts.
2How it plays
Your days mix school, friendships and part-time jobs; your nights are stylish turn-based battles in dungeons called Palaces. Every day matters on the calendar.
3Hype vs facts
The hype says one of the best RPGs ever, and its style is unmatched. The facts: it is extremely long and starts slowly.
4Look & sound
The art direction and acid-jazz soundtrack are iconic. Menus alone are a design lesson.
5Setup & value
It lists at $59.99, runs on Windows and is Verified on Steam Deck.
Best bits
- Unforgettable style
- Huge amount of content
- Great characters
Watch out
- Very long and slow to start
- Some dated story moments
Score sheet
- Craft 25%
- 92
- Fun 25%
- 90
- Easy to love 15%
- 78
- Lasting value 20%
- 88
- Value 15%
- 94
92 × 25% + 90 × 25% + 78 × 15% + 88 × 20% + 94 × 15% = 88.90 → 89
The clear verdict
Verdict
“Persona 5 Royal is a huge, stylish adventure. One purchase can last you a season.”
By the Clear Bet Review editorial desk · Updated 20 Oct 2026 · How we score · Report an error
