I cannot say in full confidence that i am a fan of Persona 5. And I also cannot say i'm a fan of Persona 4. I have felt.. distant the series for quite some time. I felt like i was a very stereotypical elitist type, that I'd never grasp what made the newer titles click for new fans. Playing through Royal revitalized passion in myself that I last felt playing Persona 2 and 3, despite not making strides in changing the original story, the new content and the way it weaves into preexisting content was simply masterful, some of the best the series has seen. I am happy to have fallen back in love with a franchise that inspired me so many years ago