Well it’s pretty late (or early depending on how you look at it) here! After missing the Persona 5 boat, hopefully this will be of use for your performance needs! Mark

I'm incredibly jealous of anyone that gets to play persona 5 for the first time on switch. Such a fantastic game that's perfect for the switch. If you haven't played it before your in for a treat!

One neat thing about the loading screen is that occasionally your team members will make an appearance in the crowds

This was my first experience of a Persona game and took me a whopping 205 hours to finish. It definitely left a mark on me, absolutely incredible game

My biggest concern was that the loading times would be very noticeably longer than on the other consoles because you‘re so often changing screens in this game that it would be annoying if they were too long. I‘m glad to hear they managed to keep them pretty short.

Persona 5 is imo one of the greatest games of all time. The fact that its now portable is amazing

Won't be picking up this port myself, but I was really curious at how it was going to turn out. I'm really glad that it turned out well and I hope people who are going to experience this game or series for the first time enjoy it. Definitely my favorite game released in the last decade that I've played.

One of my favorite games of all time. Artwork, music, story, and gameplay are all top notch and mesh very well together. Really glad the port holds up to the expected quality. Would highly recommend committing to a full playthrough if you have the time and attention span (the life sim elements can be too slow for some people). Definitely a game to be savored.

This is one persona game I’ve been wanting to play for years

Awesome detailed and well edited video dude!

Such a helpful video, thank you! And I'm so glad you're not rushing this just for a review and are going to enjoy it, these are huge games and I think they offer something a little different to a lot of what is out there, so good for you! 🤓

This game was the reason that I bought my PS4 when Persona 5 initially dropped, and I'm so happy more people can play this gem, is a great, beautiful game. Totally worth to play it, and, after I played Persona 4 Golden for the PS Vita, I can tell that the Persona games are so good for a handheld. Today is great day for the gaming community.

Thank you for performance reviews - I solely use my switch for all gaming - and it helps so much to know if a game will run well or not (for ports mainly) - thank you again

Both the original P5 and P5R had pedestrians fade in after the scene's already loaded on screen. I don't think it's pop in, but instead a stylistic choice

I preordered a few days ago and hearing all of this makes me so happy. Can't wait!

I want Yakuza 0, to come to the Switch! The developer won't cause he thinks the games are not appropriate for Switch/audience won't receive them well. Yakuza 0, would be amazing on switch!

Wonderful video! You guys touch on all the major points for switch users and the rest of the audience is looking for.

Fantastic technical review switch up! In regards to the shadow issues you're referring to I don't recall encountering any shadow casting issues on the PS4 but as you stated the ones here seem very minor. I think you're absolutely spot on about the overlays considering they appear far sharper on the Switch screen then the background assets do but I don't believe it's a drastic drop in comparison to say... the base PS4 version of the game. The performance looks every bit as consistent as the original game did and the loading times seem perfect. If I were to point out any slight potential compromises, it's hard to tell but there maybe some slight audio compression it's very hard for me to tell without listening to them side by side but even then this soundtrack is so fire I really don't mind.

Really glad to hear this assessment and that you’re enjoying it so far.

Yessss! I've been waiting for this for ages. So excited!

Two reviews in one day! What a blessing. Thank you for doing a performance review on this, I was scared it wouldn’t run well on switch. This will be a day one pick up

thank you so much for the performance review! i’ve been really looking forward to this version of the game on switch, as i played P5 standard version on ps5 but never beat it. glad it’s looking well :D you’re in for a treat with this game!

Expensive, but yeah. Pre-ordered this right away. Excited to get my hands on it!

I didn't NEED to watch this to decide if I'm buying it immediately, but it does make me feel better about the decision I already made the moment it was announced. 😂 fantastic work as always!

The English dub is actually very loved for this game. People love the VAs work especially for Akechi and Ryuji

P5 was such an awesome game when I played the base game 3 years back on PS4. I'm finally ready for a replay to check out the Royal content though I'm going to be checking it out on Xbox with game pass, and may eventually get a physical copy on switch in the future just to support it and maybe even leave it sealed.

I'm happy this game runs so well. I love it so much and genuinely hope lots more people get to experience it. The soundtrack is one of THE best I've heard and I really loved getting to know the characters. it also made turn-based battles feel fresh again.

Really looking forward to your review after you beat it now. "Take your time".

Thanks for providing a very rare honest and open review - You delivered on all parts that people really do need to know about including performance, experience as someone new to the franchise and overall feeling. Gave me a super clear insight in how this runs on Switch and appreciate the quality of your review.

One of my favorite games of all time! Happy you got to review this Mark. Much love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

Really looking forward to picking this up!

Happy to see the performance being solid. Looking forward to picking it up whenever it goes on sale.

glad to see the DLC dude from smash get his own game. and a really good game at that

Definitely been looking forward to this day. Having this masterpiece on the Switch is just amazing and something the fans been wanting for so long. Ready to lose more hours into this game 🔥

Got my Steam Deck so it's been a while but i wanted to check out this review. Love your guys channel.

the intro pun is the best one yet!

No matter how many times, for how long or on which platform I cannot stress just how good the post battle scene and music is, I never get tired of hearing it! Especially that funky bassline.

can't wait for Digital Foundry's video comparing this game on all six systems!! glad to see you dissecting the switch port

refuse to rush through it, GOD BLESS YOU, you shining being

Thanks so much for the review! You sound exhausted & said it has been busy. And all Persona games are definitely those to which you should take your time and enjoy every second of them! Get some rest!

I’m so hyped for this game! Can’t wait to play this masterpiece! 😄

Ironically this and Bayonetta 3 appear to be the perfect Halloween games for this year! I already have the aforementioned digitally on PS4 but I dunno it just feels more at home on Switch.. I may be biased because I have great memories playing many a night with P4g on Vita

Sweet been looking Forward to this, having only played strikers

Cool review. I like that you stayed away from the "full review" aspect. As someone who played the original and just wanted to get the details of how the port is, this video is perfect. Cheers!

This is my first Persona game. I had the decision of either buying it on Steam or on the Switch. I must say that I am very glad that I bought it on the Switch. It is such an incredible game and perfect to take on the go.

Just a note on the pedestrian load in showed in the video. That was also present in the game on PS4. I don't believe it is load in and is just a feature of the game and how the pedestrians move etc

First time I will be playing it and pre-ordered. Will get it later this year so got some time to work through the backlog! So excited to tuck in

I got my copy in the mail yesterday! Been playing it when I can and I love it

Feel like this would be a nice fit for switch OLED. Those colours would pop and a stable experience on the go would be sweet. That being said, I already own this on PS4 despite never actually booting it up once yet (damn you backlog *shakes fist) and I've also considered opting for what would be undoubtedly a cheaper pc port for steamdeck goodness or PS5 for resolution and double frame rate goodness instead. 54 quid for a standard release is asking a bit much, especially if there's no exclusive content.

I'm playing on my switch for the first time and it's been a blast so far. The art style is so gorgeous! I'm 20 hours in, just beat the second palace. I can confidently say by now that persona 5 is gonna be one of my favorite games.

Great vid and analysis

I was worried because of your title but I'm very happy the port was done very well. Been a fan of the Persona games for years and excited to finally play my top 3 ones on a single handheld.

Thank you. I was curious how Persona 5 Royal would run on switch. I played the original Persona 5 on PS3 i think. Then Royal on PS4. So happy the game is out on xbox and switch now. The more people experiencing this fantastic jrpg series, the better. :)

Picked this up with an early Black Friday price of 30 USD, the VERY last copy in the store (display unit) - and it was even the steelbook edition! for that price, it’s a steal! About 10 hours in and it definitely seems like a game I’ll put 200+ hours into. Can’t wait :)

Great Stuff, as always!

Omg so glad this is great! I'll definitely be picking this up! Cheers guys seeeeeeyaaaaaa!!!

Oh yeah...thanks for getting this one out early. Was waiting for the performance verdict, though I was gonna get it day 1 anyway unless there was some5hing game breaking. Also, any word on KOTOR 2 patches and that dlc?

What a month October has been for Switch, just pure quality, and Bayonetta will serve the best Cherry on top 🤗 can’t wait!!!

I can't wait to finally grab this for Switch. I've missed being able to play it and am thrilled I can one day finish it on Switch

Just used your 10% discount for a $50 eshop card, you will always have my business from now on so long as these discounts continue! Gonna get Bayonetta 3 or Xenoblade Chronicles 3 now, thanks!

I’ve seen that the save doors, the shadows animated texture and the floating treasure are really choppy in terms of frame updating in a way that doesn’t seem intentional. Hope they can fix it quick!

As someone who has only played the OG Persona 5 on PS4 (didn't complete it but loved it), I can't wait to play this on my Switch, having it portable will make it so worth it even if it's not going to run at 60fps like on the other consoles.

21 October! Its my birthday!! A perfect birthday gift, I’ve been interested in the Persona series for years and now I can finally get into it!

Two things I've got to give standing ovations. Loading transition screen and different assets resolution for 720p and 1080p

I hated the resolution on handheld but I warmed up after an hour. This has been my all time favorite game for so many years and its impossible to top, and I was never happier when it got announced for Switch. I recommend this game 11/10 to anyone here

P5R is the best JRPG I've played in the last decade. Great story, combat, characters and loads of content. I would say that switchup review videos are evergreen content and a great reference when evaluating a game, so even if it's very late, a full review down the line might be worth your while.

Nice! just used your discount code to buy some codes for P5R! Can't wait

Thank you man for this review, i was really tempted to play persona 5 on pc with a emulator but held off for a switch version,

This game is fantastic ! Enjoy it guys !

Looking Good SwitchUp!

I'm literally playing this right as this was posted on PS5, 90 hours into Royal, its a fantastic update to the original, i just didn't like one of the updated bosses in the game but i love the new additions and the quality of life improvements in this version

Hello backlog thanks to Switch up. Man I just got Nier and No Man's Sky 😭

I remember being in Japan before Persona 5 (non royal) came out. Adverts were everywhere for it. I’ve bought Persona 5 three times now, the original release, Royal edition on PS4 and now on Switch. I’ve never actually gotten round to finishing it and put about 30 hours on the PS4 version of Royal. But finally with it coming to Switch I can finish it. Such a great game.

I never get a game without a switch up review these days 😂 I'm excited to get this now

I’ve tried a couple persona games and want to love them but I just don’t like the dating sim/relationship building parts which usually seem to be a big chunk. Great review!

I tried the English dub for a few hours, but the way they pronounce things like Takamaki, enunciating parts weirdly (Tah kaaah mah kii), I had to change to Japanese. But aside from weird pronounciations, the performances seemed fine. For those just starting out, you'll be in 'totorial' for a few hours, and the game successively opens up as you progress out of it and gives you more freedom.

I can finally be up to date with the entire series!~

I’m so excited to play this, was getting it on PS5 but it seems to be the perfect fit for switch.

all the menus and art being in 1080p is a blessing

My jaw dropped today. It took me a little while to find a physical Switch copy of the game so I started playing it on Xbox Series X since it’s on game pass and it looked so stunning. So today I finally got to play the Switch version, I was super curious and excited to see how it held up against the Series X version and I mind blown by the Switch port. On Series X I’m pretty sure it’s fully native 4K, and all the 2D graphics on Switch upscaled from most likely 1080p looked virtually identical to the Series X version. Only the 3D graphics looked a bit more jaggy but still incredibly close overall to that Series X version. I still can’t believe it’s running so well and looking so good on Switch! The overall experience feels the same and with the added bonus of being able to play it portably too. This sounds bizarre but I actually prefer the slight jaggies on Switch because it evokes such Persona 4 & 3 nostalgia, to me Persona is supposed to look like that. Anyway, one of the most magical Switch ports I’ve ever experienced! And one of the most magical games ever made. Can’t wait for Persona 4 Golden next year and Persona 3 (although I wish the Persona 3 port wasn’t the psp version but the FES PS2 version since the psp version misses a lot of dialogue). Anyway this Switch version of Persona 5 is my favorite version of the game 🙏 truly something special just like you said! ✌️🥳

I've not done a digital preorder for one quite this pricey, but you guys sold me on it

Why does everyone pronounce it as "royale" when it's just royal?

I feel like the English dub is the only way to go if you don’t speak Japanese in this game. There’s too much dialogue and they’re done very well. I felt very disconnected with the story when I played the JP voices.

This will be my third play through, please play this game. You are doing yourself a favor by playing such a fantastic game.

I am so excited for you to play this game. It’s easily a top 10 all time game for me. I’ve beaten it twice!

I plan on getting this physically. 😋 Someday that is.

Great review. What are the joycons you have in the portable shots? Edit: nvm covered at the end of the vid :)

Already enjoying this on my Switch and I'm glad everyone will have the chance to experience this beautiful game, i played the base game on PS3 and PS4 when came out and trust me, you're not gonna be disappointed.😉👍

So glad this runs well on Switch! Played this game on PS4 back when it came out and did it twice. Have a great time with it!

Can't wait to get my hands on this. I have never played any Persona game so this will be my introduction to the series.

an overclocked switch was running this game at around 60-50 fps so I'm not suprised there aren't any drops also the assets streaming with the people disappearing was in the original release its a stylistic choice from Atlus.

Finally it has come. Still have to wait for my steelbook edition from Amazon. But my wait is hopefully soon over ❤️

I've got my copy coming this week! Most of my friends played it on the PS4 and many of theme speak very highly of it. This won't be my first Persona, but I hope it's the first I stick with. I played maybe half a dozen hours of P4 Golden on the Vita and it failed to rope me in. Don't really remember why (it's been that long). Here's hoping though!

Just picked up the steelbook edition!! I loved P4G on my Vita. I’m loving it on the switch so far!

This is one of my all time favorite games and the game that got me into turn based jrpgs. So tempted to buy it again to play in handheld haha.

I really like your not forcing yourself to speedrun games just for review/content. Some game reviewers seem to have zero enjoyment at some point in their careers just because they try to grind out content on games, instead of genuinely trying to enjoy experiences. Anyways bought mine already but wont play it until later on haha. Thanks for the review :)

i’ve played this game at least 10 times on the playstation and i’m so glad to hear that they didn’t mess around with the port

Great review as usual! It's absolutely fine to go with English VA here btw as the cast is equally good as the Japanese counterpart. It's really amazing that this is on the Switch now. With this and Nier, the console is gonna cement itself as the ultimate JRPG machine even further. I have 96hrs on the PS4 and still only nearing the end of the main story. I want to double dip but not right now since times are hard fiinancially. Not to mention I have less time nowadays to replay my 90+hrs of progress which was mostly done during the lockdowns.

fav youtube page tbh

happy to see the frame rate is solid and everything is good definitely picking this up just need to get my pre order in