The tactical gameplay elements are filled with exciting and engaging ideas alongside welcome quality-of-life improvements.
However, those looking for a serious challenge will likely find they breeze through the mostly undemanding combat.
Feels too easy for veteran strategy players looking for a challenge.
The Phantom Thieves find themselves trapped in an unfamiliar Metaverse.
StoryPresentation & performanceGameplayShould you buy it?
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Save the Kingdom from the Tyrants and their army of Legionnaires.
Persona 5 Tactica takes place a few weeks before the ending of Persona 5.
They are then saved by a mysterious revolutionary named Erina, who helps them escape.
The plot becomes more interesting in the third act when world-shattering revelations come to light.
Persona 5 Tactica has a cute, chibi-anime art style that compliments the original Persona 5.
Persona 5 Tactica retains much of its source material’s high-quality presentation.
The soundtrack of Persona 5 Tactica contains a mash-up of catchy acid jazz beats and exciting rock anthems.
They help set the mood, whether it’s during the game’s quieter moments or dramatic boss fights.
Send your enemies flying with Morgana’s Zorro Persona.
Performance is just as well done as presentation.
The most powerful mechanic carried over from Persona 5 is the ‘All-Out Attack.’
Knocking enemies down and activating One More Time will cause blue lines to appear between your units.
Take cover at all times to avoid getting blindsided by enemies.
This is a devastating, cinematic super move.
The turn-based battle system seamlessly blends the tactical complexity of strategy games with Persona 5s stylish combat mechanics.
These ranged from new enemy types with advanced tactics and gimmicks to fighting on battlefields with constantly changing terrain.
Knock enemies off ledges and have allies finish them off with a Follow-up Attack.
Some missions were particularly engaging as they required some puzzle-solving skills.
These Persona-forged firearms are much more deadly than regular guns you buy in the weapon’s store.
They also possess bonus traits that can inflict enemies with debilitating status effects.
Knock down foes and set them up to be destroyed by an All-Out Attack.
I loved how the Personas and the Velvet Room work in Persona 5 Tactica.
Also, I enjoyed creating weapons by using Personas as crafting materials.
Persona 5 Tactica avoids this problem by having the Phantom Thieves share levels.
Rest up at your hideout to prepare your party for the next battle.
I love that Persona 5 Tactica lets you switch the main character with a different character.
Persona 5 Tactica: Should you buy it?
Overall, I enjoyed my time playing Persona 5 Tactica despite some minor misgivings.
Fuse Personas you will acquire throughout your journey to create more powerful Personas.
The combat system is a well-crafted fusion of XCOM-like strategy and Persona 5 turn-based combat.
However, I wouldnt recommend it to hardcore strategy game fans.
Use the Velvet Room to forge powerful weapons made from Personas.
Fight in a variety of battlefields ranging medieval towns to ancient Japanese villages.
Complete side objectives to earn more EXP and Personas for your party.
Obliterate whole armies of enemies with an All-Out Attack.
Unleash the power of Arsène, the Pillager of Twilight upon your enemies.
