![]() As long as you finished the original version of Persona 5, you'll be set going into Strikers story-wise. There are a few lines of dialogue that could be perceived as allusions to what transpired in Royal's story content, but even that's debatable. However, Strikers doesn't pull anything directly from Royal. I mean, you should it's one of the few games that has earned a coveted 10/10 from GameSpot. Zenkichi is a great character who newcomers and long-time fans get to know.Īnother question is if you need to play Persona 5 Royal (the definitive version that features exclusive story content). There is a late-game dungeon that spells out a decent chunk of what happens in some of Persona 5's concluding hours, but so much happens in the original game that it's more about the journey than the destination. As their stories come into clearer focus in the second half, the Phantom Thieves become more of a lens to perceive these characters and a vehicle to help them grow, and many of the overarching messages would still come through. That can mostly be attributed to the characters Sophia and Zenkichi, who make their debut in this game. While this historical context doesn't obscure the story's events to the point they lose all impact, you won't get the full connection and may be left wondering why the Phantom Thieves act or feel a certain way.Īs you get further into Strikers, it starts to take on a direction of its own. It's a narrative device that's used with Yusuke and Haru in a similar fashion. ![]() For example, Ann deeply sympathizes with the first villain because they faced similar struggles-you then come to understand that a few important factors in life led them down very different paths. However, having a frame of reference and context certainly enriches the characterization. ![]() Knowing Persona 5's story is not imperative to understanding the events of Strikers, as most of the major story beats early on harken back to what a particular character experienced in that game. Every characters style and swagger in combat is an expression of who they are. There is no "the story so far" kind of recap, but that also wouldn't be entirely necessary. Other than taking place a few months after the end of Persona 5, very few story-critical things in Strikers are a direct continuation of previous storylines. When I take a step back and think about Strikers' callbacks to the original story of Persona 5, they help provide context for who the characters are, why they carry a specific demeanor, and draw parallels between the two games. Their personas, special attacks, and unique animations in Strikers really embody the Phantom Thieves' fighting spirit, and that alone says a lot about who they are. If they don't make a strong impression on you when meeting them in their normal lives, they're sure to win you over with the way they stylishly tear through demonic adversaries. Nevertheless, the charisma of the Phantom Thieves shines through in how they express themselves and fight in the Metaverse, the alternate dimension where all the battles take place. Now Playing: Persona 5 Strikers Video Review So if you want to have a really deep bond with the cast, I'd recommend playing Royal first.īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's The opening hours do spend time plainly re-establishing the personality traits of its returning cast, but of course, it's not the same as seeing them grow into who they are in their 100-hour journey prior. And the fact that I got to see my old friends, the Phantom Thieves, again as they go on a summer vacation to enjoy life and save the world one more time was a real treat. ![]() In my Persona 5 Strikers review, I praised the game's action-RPG combat mechanics, excellent soundtrack, and new characters, among other things. And the simple answer is: Yes, but your mileage will vary. But with the original RPG not being available on non-PlayStation platforms, the question of whether or not newcomers can still enjoy Strikers is a pertinent one. Persona 5 Strikers has finally launched worldwide for PlayStation 4, PC, and Switch, and you probably know by now that it's a sorta-sequel spinoff that continues the timeline of Persona 5. ![]()
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