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Metacritic 9317+

Persona 5

Atlus|2016ActionAdventureRPG

LumiScore

74/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

71/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Reading & Language
  • Communication

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Engage with your child about the game's mature themes and ethical dilemmas. Discuss the choices made by the characters and the consequences of their actions. This can be a valuable opportunity to reinforce critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Communication5/5
Ethical Reasoning5/5
Problem Solving4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
78
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
83
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)71/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

There are multiple named female characters who talk to each other about things other than men.

Parent Pro-Tip

Discussing the game's mature themes and ethical dilemmas can help children process complex ideas, develop their own moral compass, and improve their critical thinking and communication skills. It also provides an opportunity for shared engagement and deeper understanding of the game's narrative.

What your child develops

Persona 5 offers a rich narrative experience with strong emphasis on strategic thinking, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning through its compelling story and character interactions. Players engage in complex problem-solving both in and out of combat, fostering cognitive development. The game also promotes reading comprehension and language skills through extensive dialogue and lore.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~105hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Persona series is a part of Japanese franchise Megami Tensei and is famous for its anime-like visual style. Persona 5 follows the unnamed main character, a high school student who was falsely accused of assault.