Summary
Persona 5 Tacticafollowed the Phantom Thieves through a journey in a different Metaverse. Joker and his friends are still central toTactica’s story, but the game revolves around two new heroes, Toshiro and Erina. Toshiro is a politician who is likely to become Japan’s next Prime Minister following the events ofP5, and Erina is a revolutionary in the Metaverse, leading a group known as the Rebel Corps. The duo and their stories lie at the heart ofPersona 5 Tactica, and many fans are hoping for their return, which is a rarity forPersonaspin-off characters. Fortunately, an upcoming title could be the perfect place for Toshiro and Erina to appear.
Persona 5was released in Japan in the fall of 2016 before its international launch in April 2017, approximately eight years after its predecessor.Persona 6rumorshave been circulating for a while, and it is confirmed to be in development, but almost seven years later, little is known about it. The wait time forP6hasn’t surpassed that of its predecessor yet, but the franchise saw meteoric growth afterPersona 5was released, making it a very different situation for the franchise. To capitalize on the excitement around the series, there have been a wide variety of spin-offs in various genres, including a rhythm game, an action game, and now, a tactical strategy game. AnotherP5spin-off is also on the horizon:Persona 5: The Phantom X.
Toshiro and Erina Deserve To Be In Another Persona Game
Persona 5 Tacticahad life breathed into it byToshiro and Erina. In recent years, manyPersonafans have started to feel a sense of fatigue around the Phantom Thieves. The characters are beloved, but after a plethora of spin-offs and crossovers, it’s time for a changing of the guard.P5T’sdecision to make the story revolve around Toshiro and Erina, with the Phantom Thieves aiding them, helped to keep the game engaging.Tactica’sgameplay and art style fit the context, but the game’s presentation means that fans get a less in-depth depiction of the duo’s appearance and potential abilities than they would for characters in a mainline game.
Persona 5 Tacticafeatured more stripped-down sets of abilities for its characters and their Personas. This was done to fit them into a new genre. While it was the right decision, Toshiro and Erina could have more abilities in a traditionalPersonagame.P5T’s art styleis also a significant departure from the mainline entries. The chibi aesthetic is very expressive and works in context, but fans haven’t gotten a chance to see Toshiro and Erina in a more traditionalPersonaart style.
Persona 5: The Phantom X Could Be The Perfect Game for Tactica Cameos
Persona 5: The Phantom Xis a mobile game spin-off of the franchise. It is set in a parallel universe and is centered around an original cast of characters. It is currently being planned for release first in South Korea, and it is uncertain whether the game will come to the West.The Phantom Xproposes what a different set of Phantom Thieves could be like, and as such, it would be the perfect place to bring back Toshiro and Erina.Persona 5 Tactica’s storyis conclusive, but withThe Phantom Xbeing set in a different universe, the two could make an appearance in the game’s story or be added to the pool of characters available as Cognitive Manifestations, a feature unique toP5X.
Persona 5: The Phantom Xis the perfect game for cameos, and Toshiro and Erina deserve to be at the top of the list. Alternative versions of the pair could be introduced into the game with a new spin on their story. Alternatively, the two could receive a simple cameo, since even just seeing the characters in a more traditionalPersonaart style would be a treat for fans. For now, however,Personafans have their hands full with the upcomingPersona 3remaketitledPersona 3 Reload.
