Persona 5 Tactica is a great spin-off, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the original. It may boast slick, accessible, and surprisingly deep strategy mechanics, but developer ATLUS’ latest Persona game lacks a core pillar that makes the mainline entries in the series great.
The original Persona 5 isn’t just one of the best RPGs out there; it also deftly explores the trials and tribulations of adolescent life. Though half of your time is spent using supernatural powers to infiltrate the minds of corrupt adults to steal away their evil desires, the other half is spent living as an ordinary teenager. You hang out at the arcade, eat trashy fast food, and try to get good grades - just like everyone else.
