Now they find themselves embroiled in - of all things - anX-COMstyle turn-basedstrategy game.

If you’re emotionally invested in the gang, it’ll definitely help.

Character building in general is also a very minor distraction, with simple character-specific skill trees.

Erina, Joker, and Morgana all look intensely at the camera in Persona 5 Tactica.

“; “I think it is?

“; “What if it isnt?

“; “What do you think?

Anne, Futaba, Erina, and Joker chat in Leblanc Cafe in Persona 5 Tactica.

“; “Okay so its a good idea!

“; “But what if it isnt?”.

Its exhausting, and another layer of tedium in a game that already has its fair share.

Erina rattles off rounds into enemies behind cover in Persona 5 Tactica.

If youre a turn-based strategy enthusiast, there are dozens of examples with richer tactical depths.

If you likeJRPGsfor their stories, there are hundreds of better written epics out there.

Joker’s skill tree in Persona 5 Tactica.

A persona inherits abilities in Persona 5 Tactica.

A post-battle screen showing the party earning EXP in Persona 5 Tactica.

Morgana yelps at a bunch of guns in Persona 5 Tactica.