Persona 5 Tactica has, without a doubt, emerged as one of our top picks in the lineup of strategy games this year. A thrilling concoction of a captivating storyline, brand-new gameplay mechanics, and an intriguing DLC, this game features over 40 hours of gameplay. And if you’ve also finished the game, it’s almost certain that some interesting features might have slipped under your radar.
Fear not, as we’ve unearthed nine things that, while easy to miss, can significantly improve your Tactica experience. Let’s get to it!
You Can Use Akechi and Kasumi In Your Main Game
The dynamic duo of Goro Akechi and Kasumi Yoshizawa, the main protagonists of the Repaint Your Heart DLC, can be unlocked for your main game. You can achieve this by simply completing the DLC.
However, since Akechi and Kasumi aren’t part of the main canonical Tactica story, they don’t have character dialogue or influence on the narrative. Instead, they’ll only appear as an option when selecting mission party members.
Persona 5 Tactica Has A Post-Credits Scene
Hang around a bit after the final credits roll, and you’ll be rewarded with a post-credits scene. This brief yet impactful scene beautifully concludes the entire narrative of Persona 5 Tactica, leaving players with a sense of satisfaction and anticipation for what’s next.
To find out more about the post-credits scene, we invite you to explore our in-depth analysis and interpretation of the scene.
You Can Build Up Charge By Skipping A Turn
In most strategy games, sometimes the best move is to make no move. In Persona 5 Tactica, you can build up charge by skipping a turn. This charge can then be used to enhance the power of your character’s attacks in the subsequent turns.
The addition of this new mechanic really is a testament to why the game bears the name “Tactica”. It infuses a new strategic layer into the gameplay, compelling players to decide when it’s beneficial to skip a turn for a stronger attack later.
You Can Check Which Party Members Are In Peak Condition
The game has a handy, yet commonly overlooked, feature that allows you to determine which party members are in Peak Condition. This is indicated by the blow aura around their portraits, as shown in the image above.
Taking a Peak Condition Phantom Thief to battle provides an HP and SP boost in the fight, making your battles a lot shorter. However, it’s important to note that while every character gets Peak Condition when they return to the hideout, they don’t get this status when you replay missions.
You Can Reset Your Skill Tree
Each character in Persona 5 Tactica possesses a unique skill tree where you can allocate your Game Points (GP) to enhance abilities and gain new skills. However, if you find that your initial choices aren’t serving you well in the gameplay, there’s no need to worry, as the game offers players the ability to reset their skill tree.
To do this, simply hit the Reset button located at the bottom-right of the menu of the specific character’s skill page. Once reset, your GP will be refunded, allowing you to invest it in a way that better suits your strategy.
You Can Undo Turns
In Persona 5 Tactica, there’s a unique feature that allows players to reverse their actions by undoing turns. So, if you’ve taken a step that didn’t quite work out as planned, leading to an unfavorable situation in the game, this feature lets you rewind your move.
To activate this life-saving feature, all you need to do is open the pause menu and select the undo option at the top. This will allow you to revisit your previous turn, giving you a chance to rethink your strategy.
Persona 5 Tactica Takes Place After Royal
Part of a game series boasting 22 games, Persona 5 Tactica’s timeline was a real head-scratcher for fans when it was first announced. However, we now know that the game neatly fits into the chronology between Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5 Strikers.
The Repaint Your Heart DLC, however, doesn’t unfold parallel to the main storyline. Instead, it takes place during the events of Persona 5 Royal.
Persona 5 Tactica Has An NG+ Mode
Once you’ve completed the entire main game, you’ll be granted access to the New Game Plus (NG+) mode. In this mode, you start the game from scratch but with certain elements carried over from your previous playthrough.
To find out more about the NG+ mode in Persona 5 Tactica, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide that explores this special game mode, sheds light on what it has in store for you, and how it can make your Persona experience even more enjoyable.
Persona 5 Tactica Doesn’t Have Romance/Friendship Mechanics
Persona 5 Tactica doesn’t feature a romance or friendship feature, marking a notable shift from the social simulation aspects of the previous main Persona games, where forming bonds with characters is an integral part of the gameplay. Instead, Persona 5 Tactica focuses more on strategic combat and quest completion.
You can, however, have the Phantom Thieves talk about their ideal life partners by selecting the “The Ideal Marriage” dialogue box at the Leblanc hideout. And as Joker, players can select their ideal partners among the Phantom Thieves. Nevertheless, these scenarios are purely for fun and don’t influence the game’s narrative in any way.
Final Thoughts
Persona 5 Tactica is jam-packed with so many features and mechanics that it’s pretty much impossible to catch them all in your first run. So, if you missed out on any of the nine features we just discussed, congratulations! Now you’re in the know!