Tacticas main plot directly addresses thefalloutofPersona 5s action-packed finale, slotting comfortably into the series canon.
Suffice it to say, this is a lot for newcomers to take in.
Teamwork makes the dream work
Persona 5 Tacticaselegant, self-contained engagements are satisfying and moreish affairs.
You control three Phantom Thieves which you select from the full roster before each fight.
Each member of your squad can move a set distance around the map before taking an action.
You move, take cover, and eliminate enemies, your abilities and attacks automatically hitting.
Knock a foe out of cover and itll be vulnerable.
Attack a vulnerable enemy and youll down them, gaining an extra action.
Altogether, this makes for a satisfying strategy steak that requires plenty of chewing.
Those looking for the flexible time management of the originalPersona 5will be disappointed here.
One particularly challenging side quest required me to defeat every enemy in a single turn using Triple Threat attacks.
That said, your entire roster of Phantom Thieves can be customized extensively.
In many ways, the Phantom Thieves are far more customizable inTacticathan they were in the originalPersona 5.
All of them have already been through dramatic arcs of their own.
In this way, its reminiscent ofMass Effect 3s famousCitadelDLC.
Because of this,Tacticafeels very much like DLC itself, rather than a standalone game.
The strategy mechanics may be triumphant and refreshing, butPersona 5itself offers vital context without whichTacticafeels disjointed and overwhelming.
Persona 5 Tacticais an excellent strategy game with a lot to offer.
However, the game is also a spin-off in every respect.
It simply leans too heavily on the character development and overarching story found in the main game.
Accessibility
Persona 5 Tacticaoffers modest accessibility options.
Camera shake can be toggled on and off, as can vibration.
Subtitles and captions are also available.
it’s possible for you to also fully customize your key bindings and button layout.
However, there are no accommodations for colorblind players or adjustable subtitle sizes.
How we reviewed
I played roughly 15 hours ofPersona 5 Tacticaon PC with aDualSense controller.
During this time I played numerous main story quests and side quests.
I also experimented extensively with the Persona-fusing system and the character skill trees.
I have played over 200 hours ofPersona 5making me very familiar with the series.
All of this experience was vital when approachingPersona 5 Tacticafor review.
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