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Persona 5 Tactica
2023 · Nintendo Switch · PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · Strategy RPG · Turn-based tactics · Role-playing game
4 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Persona 5 Tactica successfully translates the Phantom Thieves’ stylish combat and thematic idealism into a compact turn-based tactics game. Reviewers consistently praised its creative cover-based battles, One More and Triple Threat systems, flexible Persona customization, varied objectives, soundtrack, and strong new characters Erina and Toshiro. Its biggest weaknesses are uneven pacing, an overextended opening and finale, relatively simple Persona progression, easy late-game encounters, and a story that can feel more like an affectionate side story than a major sequel. It is especially appealing to Persona 5 fans and newcomers seeking an accessible, character-driven introduction to tactical RPGs.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-19
Pros
- Creative and satisfying cover-based tactical combat
- Strong story and compelling new characters
- Excellent soundtrack and distinctive visual style
- Varied missions with useful team-building systems
Cons
- Pacing drags in the opening and final hours
- Late-game combat can feel too easy
- Persona progression is simpler than in mainline Persona
- Story sometimes feels inconsequential for the returning cast
Review sources
4 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 90/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Destructoid · United States · 75/100
- GameSpot · United States · 80/100