Sacred Symbols+, Episode XLII: Persona 5 Royal Spoilercast and Review Discussion
Added 2020-05-19 16:01:03 +0000 UTCWhile Persona 4 Golden was arguably Vita's most beloved games, the series didn't hit true mainstream, western success until Persona 5 came to PS3 and PS4 several years ago. Now, with Persona 5 Royal -- 2020's best-received PS4 title, exclusive or otherwise -- developer P Studio and publisher Atlus have followed up P5 with a revised and expanded version of the game titled Persona 5 Royal. Royal holds a stunning score of 95 on Metacritic, and it features fresh social links, a new palace, dozens of quality-of-life changes, and even an entirely new ending, so there's a quite a bit to go over. Because we felt it wasn't right for us to ignore such a monumental PlayStation release just because the core Sacred Symbols cast hasn't played it, we tapped Dustin Furman (gaming podcaster and CLS' editor) and MrMattyPlays (gaming podcaster, YouTuber, and Side Quester) for this week's SS+. We hope you enjoy it. (For those that are interested in overall impressions of the game, the first part of the show is spoiler free! Spoilers begin at 0:19:11, so consider yourself warned!)
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Gonna need one of these for P3 Reload boys
Chris Evans
2024-02-19 06:59:29 +0000 UTCThanks for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-26 23:45:12 +0000 UTCI'm open to it, yes. But there are so many other games I wanna play first.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-24 20:48:04 +0000 UTCThey'll do more, I promise!
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-24 20:47:53 +0000 UTCOh dear.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-24 20:47:45 +0000 UTCGreat episode and i really hope to see Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Fes on ps4. Persona Q ganes are awesome too.
Eduardo Banda
2020-05-24 20:35:29 +0000 UTCI know your expectations got burned with Persona 4 Golden after being recommended it so often, but can you try out the first hour of Persona 5 Royal one day, maybe a let's play? I don't think it's one of the best JRPGs ever like some, but it's definitely the best feeling JRPG I've played.
Cash
2020-05-24 19:14:55 +0000 UTCThis is an amazing episode. I'd love to see you guys come back for another show on CLS. Maybe like a monthly show about other JRPGs? Regardless, this was awesome. Keep up the great work!
Marino584
2020-05-24 02:42:34 +0000 UTCI loved the spoilercast. As an owner of platinum 🏆 and sinking over 150hrs into this masterpiece, I'm just glad to expand my knowledge of how others have perceived this masterfully crafted story. There's a great dynamic between you too, you have my blessings to take over CLS for good. 😉 In all seriousness, I hope to hear from you again soon, now let's pressure Chris to will into existence P3 & 4 remaster.
Zibi Majewski
2020-05-23 11:31:42 +0000 UTCPlease no... leave that in Tim's court...
Jajcen Harris
2020-05-22 21:53:58 +0000 UTCI personally think P4 was a product of it's time and not a timeless product...I think if you love P5, then go back to P4 if you want more.
Jajcen Harris
2020-05-22 21:48:59 +0000 UTCIt’s a lot, Josh. I’d say P4G is a bit more beginner friendly because P5R will slam you with tons and tons of options. It’s easier to manage, be more efficient, and feel like you can see everything when you’ve played Persona before Royal. Just my take, but Royal is more modernized, so it’s easier to get into :)
MrMattyPlays
2020-05-21 21:57:48 +0000 UTCThanks for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:39:36 +0000 UTCA lot of people say P5R is a great place to jump in, but I'm no series expert, so I'll let someone else chime in...
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:39:29 +0000 UTCThank you! I thought it was the right choice too, but I didn't know for sure what you guys would think.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:39:11 +0000 UTCI don't think we'll do that, but maybe for Replicant?
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:38:50 +0000 UTCI'm so happy y'all are taking to this episode.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:38:41 +0000 UTCAwesome, that's great to hear.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:38:31 +0000 UTCOh dear.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:38:22 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:38:18 +0000 UTCLet's not fill his head with delusions of grandeur.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:38:12 +0000 UTCI'm really pleased with the positive response to this show, so you can bet we'll have these two do more.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:38:01 +0000 UTCPlease do!
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:37:44 +0000 UTCI don't know that the demand is there for that podcast.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:37:28 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:37:23 +0000 UTCOh, I suspect you will.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:37:17 +0000 UTCThank you! <3
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:37:04 +0000 UTCWe'll have 'em back. =)
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:36:59 +0000 UTCThanks for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:36:53 +0000 UTCThat's how P4G felt to me. I liked so many aspects of it, but so many others were so... mundane. I didn't get how it all mixed together. I'm pretty open-minded and eclectic with the games I play, but there's something about it I just don't care for.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:36:45 +0000 UTCI don't even know what DOS2 stands for, so it's true, I probably won't play it. =D
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-21 17:36:11 +0000 UTCI loved this guys! You had good chemistry and I thought you guys should really do a podcast together. It also helped that Persona is one of my favorite franchises.
strawhatninja
2020-05-21 14:45:21 +0000 UTCFor someone who never played a Persona game ever. Is Persona 5 Royal Edition a good start? Or is Persona 4 Golden Edition a better starting point?
Josh Correa
2020-05-21 00:16:27 +0000 UTCGreat job, Dust and Matty. #nierautomatatakeover. Colin and Chris, it was definitely a great choice to have 2 others, who are into games like Persona, do a game specific podcast. It makes the already great Sacred Symbols even more well rounded. Keep making everyday great!
Arnaldo Martin
2020-05-20 22:32:41 +0000 UTCI need a Dustin and Matty post-mortem of NieR: Automata, and a review/spoiler cast for NieR: Replicant. Great job all around!
Daniel Mitchell
2020-05-20 19:52:23 +0000 UTCIt's official. We need Dustin and Matty to make more podcasts for CLS! Thanks for the great spoilercast of P5!
Cole Helgerson
2020-05-20 15:19:34 +0000 UTCGuys, just want to say awesome job! This was a great podcast, and I have been convinced to check the game out! I hope to see more of these podcasts in the future. Honestly, I am really enjoying seeing this brand grow, and hearing more and more opinions and voices in the company is very cool.
Alex Bolton
2020-05-20 14:46:24 +0000 UTC#LetDustinHost
Stephen Cunningham
2020-05-20 14:37:02 +0000 UTCThoroughly enjoyed this. Can't wait for more!
tobin_asai999
2020-05-20 08:21:07 +0000 UTCI gotta be honest, I could care less about the persona games and JRPGs in general, but Dustin has such a soothing voice, I’ll listen to it anyways. Lol.
Will Hahn
2020-05-20 03:21:10 +0000 UTCVery well done fellas! I haven't consumed either y'all's content too much, but felt like I've been listening to you for years... Would definitely love a couple more episodes like this peppered in on subjects that Chris' and Colin aren't into. Maybe we could have a sacred symbols episode where all four of you debate what the most overhyped game franchises are :-)
Dean Redinbaugh
2020-05-20 00:14:08 +0000 UTCI'll give it a listen when I'm done with the game!
Alan Ortega-Lopez
2020-05-19 23:51:25 +0000 UTCI’d love to get one of theses with Matty for Nioh 2. If he’d be interested??
Louis
2020-05-19 23:20:44 +0000 UTCOnly got about 15 hours into persona 5, it wasn’t for me, but really enjoyed listening to you guy talk about the game. Well done guys. 👍👍
Louis
2020-05-19 23:12:24 +0000 UTCI liked it guys. Not even a JRPG player but was fun to listen to. I think it'd be great if we heard more of Matty and Dustin on CLS!
Kyle Goodrich
2020-05-19 22:46:05 +0000 UTCWoah this was a great episode! Have these guys do a show again! They have good chemistry
Luke Douglas
2020-05-19 22:32:37 +0000 UTCGreat episode! I hope you'll do another one in the future
Damian Kubski
2020-05-19 21:03:01 +0000 UTCNever played a persona game and I most likely never will. It’s just not for me. With that being said, I loved the podcast. Hope to hear more from you guys!
Ryan Lemieux
2020-05-19 20:55:11 +0000 UTCI've played the first 10 hours of this game multiple times and could never do anymore. I don't have time to play a game that feels like chores.
Thiccolas
2020-05-19 19:48:37 +0000 UTCMuch more than GOTY edition (having played both versions) but I totally understand, grab Royal and get through the first dungeon, maybe 3-4 hrs and you'll be hooked, amazing game, and btw you guys were great hosts, if you do a DOS2 episode Ill kick $50 + my reg $5 for that month, as I know Colin and Chris will never play that game either!
David Kramme
2020-05-19 18:32:23 +0000 UTCI can tell you the first 30 mins dont change much ('_>')
Carlos Hernandez
2020-05-19 18:08:16 +0000 UTCI just could not get into Persona 5, I tried, and I got it day 1, it was just so convoluted and boring that I couldn't bring myself to play it past the first 30 minutes. Haven't listened to the review yet, but hopefully this review shines a light on the difference because as a casual Persona person when I saw the name Persona 5 Royal I think "game of the year edition".
Jessica Gutiérrez
2020-05-19 17:50:04 +0000 UTCNerd.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-19 17:40:35 +0000 UTCIt's not rude at all; it was my (Colin's) mistake, and I've corrected it. <3
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-19 17:40:28 +0000 UTCI think that's the case with most folks.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-19 17:40:14 +0000 UTC<3
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-19 17:40:04 +0000 UTCPleased to hear it!
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-19 17:39:59 +0000 UTCIt's just 100 minutes of calling people losers.
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-19 17:39:52 +0000 UTCWe hope you like it!
Colin Moriarty
2020-05-19 17:39:28 +0000 UTCHad to play "So happy world" (3rd Trimester song) in the background at a low level for this one!
Ryan Harvey
2020-05-19 17:02:08 +0000 UTCI hope this doesnt come off as rude but I believe the description is incorrect. Persona 5 was released on ps3 in north america as well. I actually own it.
Gabe
2020-05-19 16:57:46 +0000 UTCI have the original Persona 5 and I was loving it but I kind of got burnt out from the combat after 40 hours. I was a bigger fan of the all the character interaction stuff outside of the dungeons.
Sumojoe118
2020-05-19 16:27:28 +0000 UTCSo excited to hear about a game i will never touch but want to hear about! Thanks gentlemen for stepping in!
larry Seitz
2020-05-19 16:19:12 +0000 UTCI was going to say, my brother got it on PS3 here.
Jason Bolla
2020-05-19 16:10:15 +0000 UTCLoving it so far fellas 👌😁
Johan Ivan Bavrovsky
2020-05-19 16:09:18 +0000 UTCAlright boys let’s roast these weebs! Just kidding excited for this one!
Kenneth Oms
2020-05-19 16:05:47 +0000 UTCPersona 5 came out on PS3 in the states
Carlos Hernandez
2020-05-19 16:03:11 +0000 UTCOh let's GO! SO excited to listen to this!
Mitch Krassin
2020-05-19 16:02:58 +0000 UTC
