I bought P5R
Someone mentioned a GameStop sale and just picked up a pre-owned steelbook version of R for 10 bucks....that's a low enough barrier of entry I think
Someone mentioned a GameStop sale and just picked up a pre-owned steelbook version of R for 10 bucks....that's a low enough barrier of entry I think
Basically. It's such a ridiculous investment that it's more about the time than the money. Royal is more worth your time at this point, regardless of what the two actually costYes, if you are going to spend 100+ hours playing a game, play the updated version.
Does it though? His role in the additional scenario material felt mostly like fanservice. I haven't played the original version but it seems easy to deduce what's new.The fact it actually makes Akechi a good character is reason enough alone.
Someone mentioned a GameStop sale and just picked up a pre-owned steelbook version of R for 10 bucks....that's a low enough barrier of entry I think
If you are going to invest potentially 80+ hours (or 150+ in my case) in a game, best to go with the overall definitive version.
Does it though? His role in the additional scenario material felt mostly like fanservice. I haven't played the original version but it seems easy to deduce what's new.
I had the same question but I decided to just play the free version and enjoyed it. Game is a blast, but I don't think there is anyway I'd play it again. I say just stick with the base.
No. Every Atlus "enhanced version" is worse than it's base game because it's just otaku pandering
That's exactly what I thought, way back when it was announced. But then the pandemic hit, and I wanted a game to keep me indoors for a long time, so I thought, well, fuck it; I'll pull the trigger on Royal, I at least know the base game is solid.Game is a blast, but I don't think there is anyway I'd play it again.
it's not true of Royal eitherHaven't played Royal yet, but this absolutely isn't true of FES.
Oh, I know... I'm just reticent to rebuy the game at current prices considering I already own the base version and wanted them to get with the times 'cause I've had the itch for replaying this for a couple months now.You're not wrong, but they were never that kind of company, even before they started selling hundreds of dollars worth of DLC.
FES was an addition. It's very different than the other Atlus enhanced editions from Golden & onward.Haven't played Royal yet, but this absolutely isn't true of FES.
FES was an addition. It's very different than the other Atlus enhanced editions from Golden & onward.
Having to go back to 2007 to find an exception sorta proves the rule, no?
Oh, I know... I'm just reticent to rebuy the game at current prices considering I already own the base version and wanted them to get with the times 'cause I've had the itch for replaying this for a couple months now.
FES was an addition. It's very different than the other Atlus enhanced editions from Golden & onward.
Having to go back to 2007 to find an exception sorta proves the rule, no?
FES was an addition. It's very different than the other Atlus enhanced editions from Golden & onward.
Having to go back to 2007 to find an exception sorta proves the rule, no?
Totally valid. I picked it up for $20 from best buy over black friday weekend because I felt sort of similar, but also my second playthrough of vanilla to platinum was kind of recent.
Jesus christ..... I think I'll just play the original as the original time is a big ask for me. An additional 60 hours is too much
Someone mentioned a GameStop sale and just picked up a pre-owned steelbook version of R for 10 bucks....that's a low enough barrier of entry I think
I'm kinda in the same boat, I played and enjoyed ~8 hours of Persona 5 before I dropped it due to life shit. Now I have a PS5 I can either play the original which has no PS4 Pro/4K support or get P5 Royal which does, and also sounds like it's gained a fair few improvements as well.
That's a steal! Also, some requirement spoilers for unlocking the new content because it's integrated we'll enough that a lot of Royal only players missed how important this new character was:
Max the councillor confidant by mid November. You can get to rank 5 pre-Summer vacation and the second half starting in September. There's a big chunk around July where you can't touch him which is why I'm mentioning this now. These are the new confidants that slightly alter the new content if you want to focus on them.
Akechi (last two ranks don't happen until October/Novemberish)
Kasumi
Otherwise, have fun and go with what you feel like. My vanilla playthrough was my first persona game and hilariously unoptimized and lacking in confidant ranks, but it didn't make the game feel any less special. It just felt more like my game. I mention what I did in case you enjoy yourself and then get blocked which sucks for so many reasons.
I just finished P5R yesterday (after 129 hours) and something felt off. So I looked it up and this was exactly what I DIDN'T do. This was my first JRPG/Atlus game and while I loved it, and while the game made it pretty clear that this was something you should definitely do, I somehow did not and missed a huge chunk of the game.
Currently debating whether I'll do another playthrough but man, another 100+ hours? Not sure if I have the time to do so.
Does Royal actually run @4k or a close to that res? It's actually hard to find this info xD
persona 5 Royal is basically a DLC that makes you pay the game over again but with QOL improvements, it's worth it if it's on sale or if youre a big fan of the series.
Royal felt more fujo pandering than otaku pandering tbhNo. Every Atlus "enhanced version" is worse than it's base game because it's just otaku pandering
Gah, I'm so sorry to hear that. If you've played the original it's pretty hilarious how much a blaring neon sign is there on top of the constant reminders about the availability, but it's incredibly easy to miss if you haven't played before. Especially with how much emphasis is placed on Kasumi in promotional work and the game itself. So much so that the councillor really doesn't stand out in the same way.
I'll say this: It's absolutely worth it, however I'd probably wait a while. I tried doing a new game+ after P5 Vanilla in January 2019 and only got to the second palace before moving on to something else. The year in between really made my return that much better, especially with everything else I got to see. It won't be quite the same for you, but there's a not insubstantial amount of story left, including some much needed payoff. The original ending isn't bad, but the Royal ending brings so many themes that were just hanging below the surface to the forefront. Especially with how it really tests the main stance the thieves ultimately take in vanilla. You can't go wrong either way, but with how important taking your time is in P5, I would suggest waiting and letting things sink in.