Never played the original but got into the Persona series at the start of Persona 5 Royal.

I have never felt I have learned a bigger lesson about life and hardship in a video game until now. The most relatable characters in this tragic tale for me were Junpei and Aigis, and the narrative for this game made me really value life and the world around it. Hearing side characters' ordeals gave me a fresh perspective on certain hard topics to digest and deal with. Tartarus' special entrances sped up the grinding process in a fun but challenging way.

I could go on and on about the mass amount of beauty this game bestows but it is best you find out for yourself if you have the time.