How Persona 5's Length Compares to Other JRPGs
Persona 5 released in 2017 to a sea of critical acclaim. It took the fundamental components from previous games in the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series' and wrapped them in an art style that is timeless, with presentation that still stands out as one of the best in the JRPG sphere. With more attention to its characters, palaces that are meticulously crafted as opposed to randomly generated, and gameplay that is a refined version of what fans have come to love, it developed upon Persona 4 in so many ways.
All that improvement resulted in an experience that's quite a lot longer than most in the genre. It's a game that uses its time wisely, but with so much content it's easy to rack up the hours; with the first playthrough clocking in at over 100 hours. While Persona 5 was lengthened somewhat when Persona 5 Royal released in 2019, it's a game that is easily enjoyed in its earliest form. JRPGs typically require a lot of time, so knowing how long Persona 5 takes to see through to the end will be important to know before players embark on their journey with the Phantom Thieves.
PlayStation's Newfound Commitment to JRPGs is a Blast from the Past
Released on the PlayStation Vita in 2012, as a remaster of the PlayStation 2 classic, Persona 4 Golden quickly became the system's most beloved game. It's now playable on Steam Deck and PC, meaning more people than ever can experience its exceptional story and unforgettable characters. In comparison to the three-digit runtime of Persona 5, its predecessor is far less daunting, with the main narrative clocking in around 70 hours.
However, this can be greatly shortened should players make the wrong choices late in the story. Persona 4 Golden has multiple endings, and finding the true
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