Persona 5: The Phantom X

"I don’t begrudge a game the ability to make money. I want to see games succeed. Constantly being hit up to spend more and more just isn’t a good experience, though, at least for me. It feels predatory at times …"

"It’s undeniable that a lot of love and effort were poured into Persona5: The Phantom X. The developers over at Black Wings Studio definitely did their homework, providing an experience that gets shockingly close to the Persona series. It isn’t …"

"Persona5: The Phantom X succeeds in maintaining the essence of the franchise in spite of all its flaws. The addition of elements like Tycoon demonstrates deliberate enhancements that go beyond revenue, and its characters, concepts, and fighting are all captivating. …"

"Persona 5: The Phantom X is a surprisingly enjoyable alternate universe side story to the original P5."

"Persona5: The Phantom X is an ambitious spin-off, and a lot of it clicks with me. Narrative issues do plague the early hours of this game, and there are some kinks to iron out with UI and using a controller; …"

"Persona 5: The Phantom X is a solid spin off entry, and a game that successfully brings the main gameplay of Persona 5 to mobile devices, with plenty of extras added on as well. The game has some awkward animations …"

"The combat flows quickly, the story grabs you and doesn’t let go, and the social systems remain engaging and fun. While the gacha systems will be enough to turn people off, so far, I’m having a blast with Persona5: The …"

"If you&s;re looking for something new, you&s;re certainly not going to find it in The Phantom X. But if you&s;re cool with gacha games and are down to see a different set of Phantom Thieves, this game&s;ll carry you through …"

"Persona 5: The Phantom X is an intriguing start to a long adventure that will stay with us for years to come. It is a production that fits very well into the atmosphere of the Persona series and builds on …"

"Persona5: The Phantom X is a stylish, thoughtfully written reimagining of Persona 5 that struggles to feel sincere under the weight of its gacha systems."

"Persona 5: The Phantom X takes the defining elements of a masterpiece and adapts them for the free-to-play model. At its core, everything that made Persona 5 a beloved title is present, without compromising quality or aggressively pushing microtransactions."

"Visually appealing, well paced, full of content, and well balanced in terms of challenge level, it’s a good long-term RPG for those who are ready to invest the time (and a bit of money) in it. Still, a relative lack …"