Persona 5 goes full XCOM-lite and pulls it off with flair. Cover and one-more chaining make for snappy fights, while the cheeky tone and signature style stay irresistible. A spin-off smarter than it first appears.
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Category
Tactics1 player12+
Description
The Phantom Thieves are pulled into a Kingdom and fight from cover on grid maps. Published by Atlus, released worldwide in 2023. Tactical positioning, chain assaults by knocking foes down, Persona skills, the One More meter and a roster of squad leaders.
Persona 5 Tactica review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Persona 5's cult style in figurine form: adorable chibi heroes, incandescent red and black and an interface as nervy as it is dancing. This tactical transposition, keeping all the original's class, turns every screen into a stylish little theatre brimming with energy.
True to the series' DNA, the Atlus Sound Team rolls out stylish acid jazz where Lyn's voice electrifies the tactical phases. That sleek groove lends real swagger to the turn-based skirmishes, turning strategy into a rhythmic spectacle of instantly recognizable elegance.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
This Persona 5 spin-off tactical leans on tiered battles built around positioning, gun volleys and the Triangle effect to sweep armies aside. The campaign adds tough side quests, a Risky difficulty and Persona collecting to fuse into optimal squads. Aiming for a perfect rank on every map stretches the experience well past the story.
Technical info
💾6 GB📅17/11/2023
Published by Atlus
Persona 5 Tactica (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
This tactical RPG turns the Phantom Thieves into chess pieces where cover, the burst of an All-Out Attack and chained turns decide everything. Key showdowns layer special objectives over Persona abilities, demanding board reading and timing. The series' flamboyant style dresses up these strategic duels with flair.
