The last decade has seen an absolute avalanche of Persona games, from a full-blown remake of Persona 3 to manga and anime adaptations, and four different spinoffs of Persona 5 alone. But perhaps most surprisingly, almost all of those are good, and it speaks to the sheer versatility of Persona. Outside of the delightfully energetic dancing games, there might not be a better example of that versatility than Persona 5 Tactica. A brilliant strategic take on the series’ trademark combat, Tactica also manages to weave a compelling story of revolution and the nature of oppression. It simultaneously serves as the perfect title for longtime fans and newcomers, which makes it the perfect game to grab on PlayStation Plus.
While Persona 5 Tactica does star the Phantom Thieves from the main game, for all intents and purposes, it’s a wholly separate experience. Essentially, at some point after the whole group has come together, the Phantom Thieves are transported to an alternate world — one ruled by an oppressive regime known as the Legionnaires. After a run-in with the despots, the Thieves are saved by a revolutionary group known as the Rebel Corps and invariably get drawn into their struggle.
