Persona 4 Golden

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  1. lPhantom_v2
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    One of the best JRPG's of all time. Just like the previous and later entries.
    Although it came out a long time ago and it may look outdated, don't let that stop you from playing this masterpiece.
  2. Toto89
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Persona 4 is a great game in the saga of persona
    I play this game for 230H and is a máster piece for this tipe of games, the story, combate system and the music are incredible    … Expand
  3. YannySp101
    May 1, 2021
    10
    After playing Persona 5, I really wanted to play more Persona games. Persona 4 Golden released on steam last year, so I finally got the chance to play it.
    The story in Persona 4 is really good, relatable and very engaging, even if the writing is not very consistent. Overall though, it's great, and the additional story in Golden is quite interesting as well, albeit not anything special.
    The    After playing Persona 5, I really wanted to play more Persona games. Persona 4 Golden released on steam last year, so I finally got the chance to play it.
    The story in Persona 4 is really good, relatable and very engaging, even if the writing is not very consistent. Overall though, it's great, and the additional story in Golden is quite interesting as well, albeit not anything special.
    The gameplay on the other hand, it's just okay; the combat system itself is fine but I'll explain later why the gameplay as a whole didn't age very well.
    The main characters, however, are the best part of the game and their interactions are probably the best I've seen in a videogame.
    The music took some time to grow on me but I ended up absolutely loving it!
    The art style is nice, although the visual quality is a bit outdated.
    Also, there are so many awesome school trips and events in the story, it's actually impressive! And it's worth mentioning that the dialogue is very funny at times... like, it had me laughing out loud! Persona 4 Golden is undoubtedly one of the funniest games I've ever played.
    Now, Persona 4 has one issue that affects the gameplay though; the dull dungeon design. The dungeons in that game are literally copy/paste, empty corridors, which is something Golden could improve on but it didn't.
    Another issue is the unnecessarily complicated saving system in the dungeons.

    Pros:
    + Great story
    + Incredible characters
    + Hilarious dialogue
    + Events & trips
    + Exceptional music

    Cons
    - Poor dungeon design
    - Complicated dungeon saving system

    Narrative: 8/10
    Gameplay: 6/10
    Content: 8/10
    Characters: 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Art Style: ?/10

    Final Rating: 9.5/10
    - Outstanding -
    I gotta say, playing Persona 4 Golden after Persona 5/Royal made me realize how much Persona 5 improved upon its predecessor.
    Much like Persona 5/Royal though, Persona 4 Golden is one hell of an experience! One that I hopefully won't forget anytime soon.

    Do I recommend it?:
    Yes! Go treat yourself with some Persona, either 5 or 4, it doesn't matter.    … Expand
  4. Decorousfiber
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Great game in every aspect. There is only one thing that was disappointing for me, it's quite easy to predict the main antagonist, but overall the story is really good!!!
  5. sarilarinsulo
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Persona 4 Golden daha iyisi gelene kadar en iyi Persona oyunudur. Narukami de en chad Persona mcsidir.
  6. mugie
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Amazing cast, really loved the interactions between everyone. The graphics aren't anything to write home about but it gets the job done. The music, while repetitive, is pretty good on its own. The dungeons are a big letdown with how repetitive it gets but it is serviceable. The overall plot is good enough to keep you wanting more.
  7. ConnorKenway32
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    La historia y los personajes son muy memorables además de su carisma y arte que no había visto en otro juego , lo único malo serían las masmorras un poco repetitivas las cuales te aburren en ciertos casos .
  8. willixmAmamiya
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    One of the best stories across all RPGs, and the only gal-like game that tugs at my heart with harem-induced suffering.
  9. Sushipletos
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    a wonderful JRPG, I'm not a fan of this kind of games but PERSONA has something charming, an interesting world with interesting dialogues and a story that catches you
  10. GentlemanHunter
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    Pros:
    - Great Writing
    - Good Story with a lot of twists - Great Characters (this might be covered by "Great Writing" and "Good Story", but still) - Adjustable Difficulty for certain aspects of the game - Good amount of Replayablity through New Game + - Good quality voice acting for the English voice lines - Interesting gameplay separation between the main world and the other world    Pros:
    - Great Writing
    - Good Story with a lot of twists
    - Great Characters (this might be covered by "Great Writing" and "Good Story", but still)
    - Adjustable Difficulty for certain aspects of the game
    - Good amount of Replayablity through New Game +
    - Good quality voice acting for the English voice lines
    - Interesting gameplay separation between the main world and the other world
    - Soundtrack is full of BANGERS (ex: Heartbreak, Heartbeat; and Your Affection)
    - the cutscenes that they have in this game are very well animated

    Cons:
    - Audio Quality could've been better for the Japanese Voice Lines
    - At least to a monkey-brained person like me, The True Ending is a bit too hard to achieve without a guide
    - The Anime Tropes can get very annoying at times.
    - It isn't the most replayable due to the fact that it's a story-based game AND a mystery
    - you will be depressed for weeks after you completed the game

    Verdict: To preface this, I'd like to say that I'm not too big of a fan of RPGs, let alone JRPGs; but with that being said, this is one of my favorite games of all time. I'd completely recommend buying it and playing it blind.    … Expand
  11. Garysanderson96
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First Persona game to ever played.
    Its combat is difficult I'll tell you that.
    But the romance options are good.
    Naoto best girl    … Expand
  12. D3lt4
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    While Persona 4 Golden may not be flawless, I personally believe that Persona 5 Royal better exemplifies perfection in gaming. Reflecting on this title, it's clear that Atlus made enhancements to various mechanics and refined gameplay in subsequent releases. Nevertheless, this doesn't diminish the value of exploring Persona 4 Golden. In fact, I strongly urge anyone with even a hint ofWhile Persona 4 Golden may not be flawless, I personally believe that Persona 5 Royal better exemplifies perfection in gaming. Reflecting on this title, it's clear that Atlus made enhancements to various mechanics and refined gameplay in subsequent releases. Nevertheless, this doesn't diminish the value of exploring Persona 4 Golden. In fact, I strongly urge anyone with even a hint of curiosity about this game to give it a try. You're sure to uncover something genuinely extraordinary, particularly if you delve into the enigmatic realm of the Midnight Channel.… Expand
  13. Cacti_009
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    best game ever(expect persona 5) map design is terrible but combat is gud
    story is gud characters is also gud
  14. mdk567
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    코옵시스템의 강화로 유사 미연시 + rpg의 성장 시스템 + 페르소나 진화
    한 회차에 모든 코옵을 다 하기가 어려워 자연스럽게 2회차를 유도하면서 진엔딩을 볼 수 있도록 함
    재미있는 메인 스토리. 자연스러운 동료들의 행동
  15. BesterBaum13
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is a very fun Game with a very interesting story. I had much fun playing this game but sometimes I got frustrated because I was constantly underleveld and then I made the golden hand manipulation and because I had to play on my keyboard and not good with it did they keep despawning in my face or walk into me so that they flee. But overall a pretty good game.
  16. CHAR1TH
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    Very Great game. Great story. Amazing characters. Good gameplay. Overall nice game, highly recommended you to get it.
  17. FatzDomino
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    I'll keep this short: Play this game. It's a solid 10/10 masterpiece.

    First things first I just want to say that the game's composer, Shoji Meguro, is a f'n god. Just listen to the Persona 5 or 4 OST, it's amazing. There is no other composer whose music upgrades and fits a game so much as his to the Persona series. Meguro-san, thank you!. The game itself has it all. A peaceful rural    I'll keep this short: Play this game. It's a solid 10/10 masterpiece.

    First things first I just want to say that the game's composer, Shoji Meguro, is a f'n god. Just listen to the Persona 5 or 4 OST, it's amazing. There is no other composer whose music upgrades and fits a game so much as his to the Persona series. Meguro-san, thank you!.

    The game itself has it all. A peaceful rural town that's suddenly hunted by a mysterious serial killer and a protagonist who discovers that there is an alternate world inside the TV's. An amazing cast of characters that genuinely feel like your real friends and about whom you'll shed a couple of tears when this game ends.

    Now concerning the length: it's long. Like really long but it never feels like it artificially stretches things out. The 80 - 100 hrs are a mix of going to school, developing your relationships with people (Social Links as they are called in-game), spending time with friends, working part-time jobs and clearing the dungeons.
    The dungeons itself have a specific theme to the characters they belong to, since the dungeons design is a product of the characters subconsciousness.

    The graphics: I mean sure they're outdated in 2023 and in 2008 there were games out there that looked better (FF 12 for example), but the game still looks good and seriously this game is too f'n good to be reduced to it's graphics and thus be missed out on.

    Let me emphasize this one more time: It's one of the best games ever made. It's shorter than Persona 5 (which itself is a content-colossus) but with approx 80 - 100 hrs it's still filled with content and an amazing plot with some of the most intriguing characters with whom you'll share fun and wholesome moments.

    I seriously can't stress it enough: buy this game, play it and experience greatness.    … Expand
  18. noanony
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    MUITO BOM!!! A história é uma obra de arte, acredito que em relação à persona 5 a história de p4g é melhor. Os personagens são muito bem desenvolvidos, o awakening de persona neste jogo é excelente. Recomendo jogarem mais de uma vez, principalmente para pegar o final da izanami. Os bosses são bastante desafiadores, para quem jogou persona 5 primeiro, persona 4 parece elevar a dificuldadeMUITO BOM!!! A história é uma obra de arte, acredito que em relação à persona 5 a história de p4g é melhor. Os personagens são muito bem desenvolvidos, o awakening de persona neste jogo é excelente. Recomendo jogarem mais de uma vez, principalmente para pegar o final da izanami. Os bosses são bastante desafiadores, para quem jogou persona 5 primeiro, persona 4 parece elevar a dificuldade tanto das shadows e dos bosses. Os plots são muito bem construídos. As dungeons são bem enjoáveis, mas talvez seja apenas eu que esteja mal acostumado. Em geral, o soundtrack é bom, com exceção de algumas dungeons como o da Rise, mas isso já é gosto pessoal meu (Heaven>qualquer outra dungeon).
    No geral é bastante divertido de se jogar, recomendo.
    A dificuldade para platinar o jogo varia muito com a sua sorte, então caso esteja querendo platinar, se prepare para muito estresse e junte bastante paciência, pois vai precisar.    … Expand
  19. Heraldrick
    Apr 22, 2023
    8
    For a game with the title of "Golden", I would argue the best term to describe it would be "Rose-coloured" (to borrow terms from Hyouka). This is a game that while painfully slow to start, throughout the journey leaves you with the warmest, brightest, most nostalgic smile a game can grant. The emotion that best conveys my feelings and thoughts for this game is "Joy." This is a game whoseFor a game with the title of "Golden", I would argue the best term to describe it would be "Rose-coloured" (to borrow terms from Hyouka). This is a game that while painfully slow to start, throughout the journey leaves you with the warmest, brightest, most nostalgic smile a game can grant. The emotion that best conveys my feelings and thoughts for this game is "Joy." This is a game whose characters, whose school trips, whose hijinks, whose music will make you feel joy despite the relatively serious subject matter that it centers the main plot around and I wouldn't have it any other way for this title. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is that the combat & dungeon crawling is dreadful in this title, I had to play another SMT game just to have a refresher of what good combat is like. Pro-tip, play it on high money generation, low experience gen, and then deal high damage as a player so you can spend as little time as possible in dungeons and get everything you need.… Expand
  20. PanchaMiguela
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    It was my first Persona game, it was very fun because of the daily life and the combat is fun, but the dungeons being randomly generated was very disappointing with a sloppy mechanic in some of the floors put into it, I am glad that the dungeons can be completed in just like a couple of hours and move again into the fun part of the game. Glad they changed in Persona 5 with the palaces,It was my first Persona game, it was very fun because of the daily life and the combat is fun, but the dungeons being randomly generated was very disappointing with a sloppy mechanic in some of the floors put into it, I am glad that the dungeons can be completed in just like a couple of hours and move again into the fun part of the game. Glad they changed in Persona 5 with the palaces, Persona really needed actual level design and not the samey corridors with different decoration.… Expand
  21. agradecemais
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    **Jogo** - Persona 4 Golden - Atlus - 2008
    Conheci a franquia Persona na pandemia quando eu joguei o estiloso Persona 5 que estava em promoção na PSN, de começo me apaixonei pelo jogo e destrinchei suas mais de 80 horas de jogo.
    Esse ano tive a felicidade de jogar seu anterior e posso dizer que apesar das diferenças obvias devido a diferença de tempo de produções de ambos seu anterior na    **Jogo** - Persona 4 Golden - Atlus - 2008
    Conheci a franquia Persona na pandemia quando eu joguei o estiloso Persona 5 que estava em promoção na PSN, de começo me apaixonei pelo jogo e destrinchei suas mais de 80 horas de jogo.
    Esse ano tive a felicidade de jogar seu anterior e posso dizer que apesar das diferenças obvias devido a diferença de tempo de produções de ambos seu anterior na fica devendo em nada.
    Nele controlamos Yu Narukami que passa a viver com seu Tio Dojima e sua filha Nanako na fictícia e pacata cidade de Inaba e lá começamos nosso primeiro dia de estudante onde vamos conhecer e conviver durante um ano com os habitantes dessa cidade, porém junto com o dia a dia há nessa um assassino que deixa os corpos de suas vitimas em situações estranhas sem deixar pistas.
    Os enredos dos jogos Persona normalmente segue esse estilo, um personagem de fora da cidade chega, lá ele conhece pessoas, se encontra diante de um desafio e assim a história se desenrola, porém esse desenrolar é onde está o brilho da série.
    Cada jogo trata de uma temática central onde ela é trabalhada através dos seus personagens e no andar da história.
    Persona 3 tem a temática morte, com predominância da cor azul e personagens mais sombrios e densos.
    Persona 5 trata da liberdade, com a predominância da cor vermelha e personagens carismáticos e fortes e principalmente rebeldes.
    Persona 4 trata da verdade no quesito de a busca pela verdade e de como somos realmente em nossos defeitos e qualidades, predominância da cor amarela e personagens que estão em processo de autodescoberta lidando com a descoberta de quem são realmente.
    Irei manter minha análise por aqui por que o que importa mesmo é o que está no profundo, o que está além, a mensagem do jogo abrange toda a sociedade, e como essa desvia o olhar para a verdade buscando o que está nas aparências, por incapacidade para lidar e aceitar o que realmente é, utilizando os mitos xintoístas como inspiração.
    Persona é aquele tipo de jogo que assim como Nier Automata, Final Fantasy, Okami e Journey que flertam com a filosofia, psicologia e principalmente com a Arte.
    Esses são jogos que quando finalizados você com certeza não é a mais pessoa de antes de apertar o Play!    … Expand
  22. archangel1
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    When the true ending scroll came out, tears suddenly flowed. I felt like I was parting with my real friends. I found out then I was thinking of the characters in the game as real friends. Here are my friends, my family, and my life. I was able to live one more life in Persona 4.
  23. Aoplob
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Amazing game play it, its an order
    story:10
    gameplay:8
    characters:10
    peace
  24. WindlessNight
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    A steal for $20. Comparable to 5 in every aspect other than graphics. Difficulty is much more akin to the mainline games, the story is funny a lot of the time and interesting. The game’s true ending requires very specific options to be picked which is annoying. Absolutely fantastic game for getting into the franchise with the recent release everywhere.
  25. GirinZan
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    The original Persona 4 was my perfect game and when I played P4G, my mind was blown that my perfect game can be made even better
  26. Kiko678
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is still remains as one of the best JRPGs of all time. And in my opinion slightly beats Persona 5.
  27. cloudydays
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    Definitely one of the best JRPGS ever. But hey, it's Persona. That's what they do. B)

    Seriously though, the characters are some of the best. The dialogue is charming. Don't even get me started on the music! It's awesome. It has creepy moments, good laughs and feel goodness all in one. Check it out.
  28. kinsang
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    เป็นเกมแรกของซีรี่ย์นี้ที่ได้เล่น และเป็นเกมแรกจากหลายๆเกมที่ต้องกด new game plus เพื่อเล่นอีกรอบ เพราะว่าเป็นเกมเก่าภาพกราฟฟิคเลยไม่ได้สวยงาม แต่พอเล่นไปเรื่อยๆก็แทบไม่ได้สังเกตว่าเป็นจุดด้อยเลย ถึงแม้ว่าบทเนื้อเรื่องโดยรวมจะไม่ได้แข็งแรงมาก และซ้ำซากไปหน่อย แต่ในเรื่องของบทพูด และความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างตัวละคร มันทำให้เกมนี้มีเสน่ห์ และโดดเด่นขึ้นมา ด้วยระบบเกมและเกมเพลย์เป็นเกมแรกของซีรี่ย์นี้ที่ได้เล่น และเป็นเกมแรกจากหลายๆเกมที่ต้องกด new game plus เพื่อเล่นอีกรอบ เพราะว่าเป็นเกมเก่าภาพกราฟฟิคเลยไม่ได้สวยงาม แต่พอเล่นไปเรื่อยๆก็แทบไม่ได้สังเกตว่าเป็นจุดด้อยเลย ถึงแม้ว่าบทเนื้อเรื่องโดยรวมจะไม่ได้แข็งแรงมาก และซ้ำซากไปหน่อย แต่ในเรื่องของบทพูด และความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างตัวละคร มันทำให้เกมนี้มีเสน่ห์ และโดดเด่นขึ้นมา ด้วยระบบเกมและเกมเพลย์ จึงทำให้เกมนี้เป็นเกมเก่าที่ไม่ได้รู้สึกว่าตกยุคเลย… Expand
  29. ZakaryJNicholls
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    Personal 4 is one of the best games ever. I was super sad about the opening in golden though, I loved the original opening. This game is still a must for all gamers.
  30. ELYS1UM
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    This is one of my favourite games of all time. It has an incredibly likeable cast, one of the greatest soundtracks in all of gaming, a really good battle system, and an incredible story. It perfectly encapsulates my taste in JRPGs, and honestly, if Persona 5 didn't exist, this game would be a perfect 10. I absolutely fell in love with the town of Inaba, and though none of the characters orThis is one of my favourite games of all time. It has an incredibly likeable cast, one of the greatest soundtracks in all of gaming, a really good battle system, and an incredible story. It perfectly encapsulates my taste in JRPGs, and honestly, if Persona 5 didn't exist, this game would be a perfect 10. I absolutely fell in love with the town of Inaba, and though none of the characters or places are real, it feels like I lived there years ago, and talked to these people every day. That's one thing I think 4 has over 5. That homey, close-knit small town vibe. Please play Persona 4 Golden. You won't regret it.… Expand
  31. Bull1112
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Before playing Ys VIII this was my all time favorite game. The story of P4G is so captivating and the cast is one of the best I've ever seen. I would greatly recommend giving this a try. A lot of people like to compare this to P5 but I would say that sure P5 has great graphic/gameplay but the story/characters/ost is just lacking in my opinion (I know that's a hot take). The characters areBefore playing Ys VIII this was my all time favorite game. The story of P4G is so captivating and the cast is one of the best I've ever seen. I would greatly recommend giving this a try. A lot of people like to compare this to P5 but I would say that sure P5 has great graphic/gameplay but the story/characters/ost is just lacking in my opinion (I know that's a hot take). The characters are just truly friends and you feel like you're really there experiencing life with them. Give this game a try, if you don't mind the older graphics you will love it… Expand
  32. NevaLOL
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Persona 4 golden is one of the best experience with the JRPGs that I play.
    A beautiful game with a charismatic characters. I love it, super recommended
  33. Almonds
    Jul 22, 2022
    9
    I absolutely love this game and the social aspects. I played Persona 3 FES before, but never finished it. So I decided to start a new game on P4G while I wait for P3P to get ported.

    The only thing that really bothers me is the motion blur. It cannot be turned off unless you install a mod. It’s not the worst thing ever since it’s easy to install mods on PC, but I think it’s silly this    I absolutely love this game and the social aspects. I played Persona 3 FES before, but never finished it. So I decided to start a new game on P4G while I wait for P3P to get ported.

    The only thing that really bothers me is the motion blur. It cannot be turned off unless you install a mod. It’s not the worst thing ever since it’s easy to install mods on PC, but I think it’s silly this isn’t an option to turn off.    … Expand
  34. AShinyG1ratina
    Jun 21, 2022
    8
    I haven't played any other Persona game but playing this made me consider buying a PS5 just to play Persona 5
  35. levoxyl
    Jun 19, 2022
    9
    persona 4 golden has characteristics of being a good game, but not a great one. Not because of the graphics, but you can do nothing most days. NPCs are pointless; some of them give you advice, but they can't interact in some way. Besides this, the idea of the game is fantastic, the features for the personas are attractive, usable, multifunctional, and just great. I loved the begging of thepersona 4 golden has characteristics of being a good game, but not a great one. Not because of the graphics, but you can do nothing most days. NPCs are pointless; some of them give you advice, but they can't interact in some way. Besides this, the idea of the game is fantastic, the features for the personas are attractive, usable, multifunctional, and just great. I loved the begging of the story, but with the time there was a period where it got boring. Could be better in my opinion.… Expand
  36. LastContrarian
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    A game that really deserves it. I almost never give out a 10, but this game is how a re-release should be.

    Strangely, it never received much fanfare and was overshadowed by terrible game's hype instead, like Cyberpunk 2077 and Dying Light 2. If you like a mix of visual novel elements and battle, then this game is for you. If you liked any other Persona games, you already know what    A game that really deserves it. I almost never give out a 10, but this game is how a re-release should be.

    Strangely, it never received much fanfare and was overshadowed by terrible game's hype instead, like Cyberpunk 2077 and Dying Light 2.

    If you like a mix of visual novel elements and battle, then this game is for you. If you liked any other Persona games, you already know what you will get. If you want to try an RPG out, this game is for you. If you don't have anything else to do, this game is for you.

    Lots of choice to make, and some may have consequences down the line you haven't seen. Just like life and buying another game over this one.    … Expand
  37. Zachu
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    This really is one of the best JRPGs of all time. The only reason it didn't get a 10 is because it's severely lacking in the dungeon crawling gameplay. Combat itself is great and uses the '1 More' mechanic where you get an extra turn for striking weaknesses, but the story was keeping me going through the mediocre gameplay. The game is divided into 2 sections, the life-sim and the dungeonThis really is one of the best JRPGs of all time. The only reason it didn't get a 10 is because it's severely lacking in the dungeon crawling gameplay. Combat itself is great and uses the '1 More' mechanic where you get an extra turn for striking weaknesses, but the story was keeping me going through the mediocre gameplay. The game is divided into 2 sections, the life-sim and the dungeon crawling. The life-sim section kept me going because it connects to the gameplay, allowing you to make stronger personas when your bond enhances and you get to experience really meaningful personal stories related to each character. The stories of each individual are all really good, but the overarching murder mystery in the small town of Inaba keeps you hooked from start to finish. Through the genius calendar system, the plot progresses at around a month per dungeon finishing in a full year. This game tackles various different themes because of it's structure, such as Kanji's struggles with his masculinity or Naoto's struggles with gender inequality in the workplace. The Investigation Team is written so masterfully with every member feeling so close and authentic, and oh man Teddie's arc was something you kind of see coming but is played out so well. Watching the anime doesn't allow you to fully grasp the smaller details of the plot that makes the game so perfect, and oh my god dude; the soundtrack. The soundtrack is PERFECT. They went with a lot of vocal tracks that are all bops, with my favorite being the boss theme for Marie. There is SO SO MUCH more I want to say about this game but it's better if you just play it yourself. The story made me cry on at least 3 occasions and it's coming to Xbox soon and it's on PC right now so if you make the decision in your life to watch a TV show with no substance, it's pretty much the same investment as a couple seasons of a TV show but with more thinking. Play Persona 4 Golden.… Expand
  38. carhigh
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Easily my favorite game I've ever played, the story and characters are so well done and the main character is a giga chad
  39. hahaemeralds
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    The best Persona Game in the series and the best Atlus Game ever made. This is clearly a masterpiece.
  40. Antonyy
    May 3, 2022
    10
    I love this game soo much! Persona 4 Series really has changed my life, and I feel very grateful for that.
  41. Blaze2681
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Even though I had a "few kid detectives trying to solve mystery and adults just don't get it" vibe through whole gameplay, it's still masterpiece with deep emotional story and cool gameplay. I prefer P3's insane vibe, but when it comes to gameplay it's big improvement.
  42. Jpr199
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Everything about this game is amazing, the story, the characters, the atmosphere, the music, it is a must play for anyone who is a fan of JRPGs.
  43. JasonTran
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    Despite the story is not as good as the other installments in the series,it's story is still captivating and fun to play.The characters are top notch.Never have i seen a game that reminds me of my friends and my highschool years than p4g.The characters actually behave like teenagers in asia instead of being all edgy and serious.This is supported by the hilarious dialouges betweenDespite the story is not as good as the other installments in the series,it's story is still captivating and fun to play.The characters are top notch.Never have i seen a game that reminds me of my friends and my highschool years than p4g.The characters actually behave like teenagers in asia instead of being all edgy and serious.This is supported by the hilarious dialouges between characters, which can make you instantly fall in love with them.Who needs friends in real life when you can have real friendship in Inaba… Expand
  44. ReLawlietV
    Jan 12, 2022
    9
    A JRPG with an unforgettable story. Thousands of different ways to play this game that it's hard to get bored. And let's not forget that it has an excellent soundtrack. 9/10
  45. WellEvil
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  46. blisslovesotome
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    What can I say, this game is perfect. Story, gameplay, atmosphere... Everything!
  47. Wondux
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    P4G was one of the best JRPG's I have ever played. The story presentation and artwork seem outdated at first but when you start to enjoy the amazing story, engaging battle system, and excellent social sim mechanics, you start ignoring it. Still, given how old the game is, I can't criticize the graphics too much. I loved the story. It built up the tension effectively and had a veryP4G was one of the best JRPG's I have ever played. The story presentation and artwork seem outdated at first but when you start to enjoy the amazing story, engaging battle system, and excellent social sim mechanics, you start ignoring it. Still, given how old the game is, I can't criticize the graphics too much. I loved the story. It built up the tension effectively and had a very satisfying ending. The story never became boring to me, even though it takes around 100 hours to finish the game because there were plot twists and exciting turns within the story. It got more exciting with time. Next to this, the social sim mechanics kept the game perfectly enjoyable. I absolutely love all the characters, their interactions with the MC, and their character developments. I played the English dub version and the voice acting was very well done. Lastly, I absolutely loved the soundtrack. None of the other games made me feel so much with its music. Extremely impressive how well the music fits the mood. The hard rock instrumental during fights, the jazzy smooth music at times, everything was on point.
    The only con I can give is the side content. I love long games with lots of side content. However, P4G's side missions were very stale and boring. Still, this did not create any problems for me because the rest of the game was immaculate and had a very long playtime. I just ended up ignoring the side quests so there is no problem at all.    … Expand
  48. mentalgear
    Dec 26, 2021
    10
    Шедевр на все времена. Абсолютный шедевр. Играть всем: и вам, и вашей девушкепарню, вашей матери и отцу, вашей бабушке и деду!
  49. Vaeu
    Dec 25, 2021
    9
    Maravellous story and characters. The rock-themed and instrumental music work wonders too. The graphics aren't great for modern standards, but given it was a port they work well enough. The combat is great, classic turn-based no major problems, but the dungeons for the shadow "people" are repetitive.

    On balance, P4G is one of the best JRPGs out there and is a must play.
  50. ArmanKarman
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    A great game with a great story.
    Advantages: great and interesting story, great characters, great atmosphere of a small town, magnificent music.
    Disadvantages: Dungeon crawling is repetitive and somewhat boring.
  51. BlackFang
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    As a new comer to the persona series, I love this. I have seen others play Persona 5 royal and I have been play SMT series for a while now. The game itself is full of story and life, as well as little fun event here and there. The biggest thing that hit me was how each of the bosses have so much meaning and depth behind them. Like with Kanji's shadow, he act tough and all but deep down,As a new comer to the persona series, I love this. I have seen others play Persona 5 royal and I have been play SMT series for a while now. The game itself is full of story and life, as well as little fun event here and there. The biggest thing that hit me was how each of the bosses have so much meaning and depth behind them. Like with Kanji's shadow, he act tough and all but deep down, all he want is acceptance for who he is.… Expand
  52. likedogwater123
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. persona 4 is one of the best games of the RPG genre, the first game that paved the way for the current game maiden, the game is nerdy, but this is not a minus, unlike the genshin impact, the gameplay has features of the difficulty of passing as for this my first RPG game I passed it on medium difficulty I am glad to gain experience with it but the game cannot be without minuses the first of them minus is a very boring plot sometimes you can cut off half of the sentence and the meaning will remain the same pluses these are the characters themselves and probably the battles are good but sometimes you can get confused in them as minus it is not the Russian language… Expand
  53. TruthfulGamer67
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    Really good game like a really really good game

    Play it blind with no expectations trust me

    The gameplay is Fun and the Atmosphere is Great Esp for a Vita Game

    Yukiko Amagi best girl and this game is better than P5
  54. Kutster31
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    dünyanın en iyi oyunu olduğunu düşünüyorum bu oyunu sevmeyen insanlar gebersin goat oyun arcaneden daha iyi
  55. GustavoHbs
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Tão bom quanto persona 5, achei até mais engraçado, só não tem tanta coisa quanto o 5 pois é de um console feito para não rodar coisas tão pesadas, entendo e apoio 100%
  56. Allyptic
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  57. MunhozMCM
    Oct 20, 2021
    9
    TL;DR Review
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    Final Score - (9) Great In-Depth Review (Spoiler Free) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visuals - 7.5/10 - (Good) Some aspects such as models, animation, and some textures make it quite clear that P4 is a PS2 game originally. But the team at Atlus    TL;DR Review
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    Final Score - (9) Great

    In-Depth Review (Spoiler Free)
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    Visuals - 7.5/10 - (Good)
    Some aspects such as models, animation, and some textures make it quite clear that P4 is a PS2 game originally. But the team at Atlus managed to bring the game into HD quite well by making everything look quite sharp and clean. And considering the game is not demanding at all, playing it in 4k is quite easy and the best way to experience it.
    Sadly the game doesn't offer support for 21:9 monitors which sometimes can break the quite immersive and absorbing atmosphere of the game.

    Gameplay - 8.5/10 - (Very Good)
    The game can be summarized as the fusion of J-RPG and Life Sim. The game has it own calendar which is followed day by day and with certain events set to happen on certain days of the calendar, and when playing in between these predetermined events you can take part in many different activities which consist of working on your own character and leveling up your traits, your relationship with your friends and completing side quests which reward you with items.
    When it comes to the combat system, the game follows the same way a classic J-RPG's would, with certain twists to make it a bit more unique, such as elements that have their own strengths and weaknesses. The combat only happens in areas which would be this game system of dungeons, and it works as a building with many floors which you traverse to find the stairs to the next level and throughout all levels you can find enemies to battle and items to take. Everything is easy to understand and flows quite well.
    At times the game can get a bit grindy and annoying in the dungeons so having the option to go out of dungeons and complete activities with your friends is quite welcome and helps balance the flow of the game.

    Story - 9/10 - (Great)
    Persona 4 story is a very good one, full of twists and turns, might not be the most original one but is very well told and keep the player interested throughout the game. The main story aside, the other narrative that makes persona 4 great are the characters you interact with on your journey which are called "social links", there are 22 in total, and participating in them will let you know more about the characters and form bonds with those people. The only complaint to make about the story is not having a menu with info about all the characters you meet and are involved with the main quest, since you meet so many people in the game, names start to feel hazy and forgotten by the end of the story.    … Expand
  58. tuanchuong789
    Oct 14, 2021
    9
    I got a little bit turned off at first when I saw the graphics, but since I loved Persona 5 so much, I just didn't give a F about the graphics and played it. And the reward for that was worthy. The story, the music, the characters and their interactions between each other, and the slice of life element. They were all so good, even though the gameplay and dungeons were not as good asI got a little bit turned off at first when I saw the graphics, but since I loved Persona 5 so much, I just didn't give a F about the graphics and played it. And the reward for that was worthy. The story, the music, the characters and their interactions between each other, and the slice of life element. They were all so good, even though the gameplay and dungeons were not as good as Persona 5. Still, I had such a good time with the game, and will definitely play again for the other romance options… Expand
  59. Adriarro
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    P4G is a very good jRPG with top-class characters. That game has the best team spirit in every persona's games. The story is quite interesting and on a good level, but not that good as the story in P5R. In my opinion, that game is much better than Persona 3 Fes in every aspect, but not good enough to compare with Persona 5 Royal.
  60. neotan47
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    A great game. It helped me greatly to hook up with turn-based Jrpg's. The gameplay is highly rewarding. The story isn't as immense as the other persona games but the slice-of-life approach and the dynamic characters make up for it.
  61. xronnoz
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    Adachi I love you, man.......................................................
  62. retr0_1992
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Like persona 5, this game has flaws and some of the jokes are over dated, but is a masterpiece and one of the best games of all time. This franchise is incredible, all of the games are brilliant
  63. Entagonist
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
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  64. the_pandaprjct
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    I've finished this game on PSVita countless times. Glad to see it came to Steam.

    Persona 4 Golden is one of the best RPG games ever made and best game to get into SMT franchise. It's relatively cheap, has almot 90 hours of gameplay in single run and you can run it on a toaster. Graphics are not great at all, considering it's was a handheld title at first but voice acting and well-made    I've finished this game on PSVita countless times. Glad to see it came to Steam.

    Persona 4 Golden is one of the best RPG games ever made and best game to get into SMT franchise. It's relatively cheap, has almot 90 hours of gameplay in single run and you can run it on a toaster. Graphics are not great at all, considering it's was a handheld title at first but voice acting and well-made animation cutscenes easily makes it up for you. Also turn based combat is fun, sometimes hard and rewarding when you accomplish good combos.

    If you're planning on buying it, don't wait for a sale; go and buy the digital deluxe edition right away. You'll spend better time than any Call of Duty game.    … Expand
  65. HiimKai
    Jun 1, 2021
    8
    I love this game, after being introduced to the Persona series playing the Persona 5, I wanted more. I bought this game as it was being released on PC to give it a go and I did not regret it.

    Although not as fleshed out as P5, the combat is still fun, stylish, and quite frankly, more challenging than P5. But what got me really hooked on to the game is the story and the characters. The    I love this game, after being introduced to the Persona series playing the Persona 5, I wanted more. I bought this game as it was being released on PC to give it a go and I did not regret it.

    Although not as fleshed out as P5, the combat is still fun, stylish, and quite frankly, more challenging than P5. But what got me really hooked on to the game is the story and the characters. The mysterious and detective-like story is so fun to unravel with the all the loveable characters. The dialogue is quite funny and its really like watching a really good anime to be honest. However, some of the social links do miss the mark for me as some were not really that interesting to me, but I am comparing it to P5 where all the social links are really to go through maybe except for one.

    The UI and the graphics are outdated, sure, at the end of the day the PC version was just a port. But if you stick through it and just enjoy the story the graphics become more of an after-thought. AND THE MUSIC IS AMAZING! you might find yourself either singing along or tapping some part of your body to the beat or even both.

    Overall, I do recommend this JRPG, I can see why people find Persona 4 so iconic in the genre.    … Expand
  66. tw123
    May 24, 2021
    10
    The nature of a game is different from that of an anime, movie, or book. Games allow the opportunity to grant you, the player, a unique sense of immersion and attachment to the events happening in it. Truly great games use this trait and utilize it to its fullest extent. Persona 4 Golden did this. It's no slouch in the storytelling department, and handles more introspective themes,The nature of a game is different from that of an anime, movie, or book. Games allow the opportunity to grant you, the player, a unique sense of immersion and attachment to the events happening in it. Truly great games use this trait and utilize it to its fullest extent. Persona 4 Golden did this. It's no slouch in the storytelling department, and handles more introspective themes, unafraid of diving past it's bright and yellow motif to explore darker subjects if need be, but handles these elements with a gentle restraint, just enough to get its underlying message and thematic meaning across to you. On the other hand, if you analyse each scene in this game word-for-word in the same way you would for other forms of media, you could easily identify minor flaws all throughout the game. No, the true magic of this game lies in the way it makes you feel . This game, considered as whole, absolutely dwarfs the sum of its individual parts. In it, you had a chance to relate to all the main characters throughout the 80+ hours you spend, talking with them while basked in the dazzling daylight in the outdoor shopping district on a sunny day, or in the cool, subdued hours of the night, with a stream flowing lazily in the riverbank by your side. Through time, you saw their true, unvarnished self, pouring out their deepest concerns, big or small, to you, and through all that time, you saw them change, striving forward, from studying their best with you to achieve better grades, to truly defeating the shadows of their past and present, and rising out of it all with an evolved persona, someone ready to be true and to face the world as it is, as they truly are. You enjoyed vibrant, exciting outings filled with genuine happiness some days, and on others you somberly faced, head on, their most troubled issues, helping them to eventually rise above it all. I would be remiss to say that it was only the main characters that were so. In reality, the dreary, roughneck town of Inaba that you assumed it was when you first arrived on the train would slowly blossom into a place with more people to explore and relate to than what an entire 80+ hour story playthrough would allow. In my personal opinion, I would say the combat system isn't too demanding, when considering its parent franchise, and it can be rather fun. The music stands on a league of its own, and the game takes its soundtrack like it does its story, embodying its core concepts as musical themes, [I'll face myself] and [Reach out to the truth], allowing you to get attached to it through its different variations and renditions, and at the end, those musical themes evoke a sense of meaning just from listening to them on its own. All this is but a mere summary of how I felt and thought at the end. Simple numbers or ratings wouldn't properly convey my final, full opinion. I, as one player, went through and felt so much in this game, and in the end, I can only give you, the reader, a heartfelt recommendation to play it, and experience it all for yourself.… Expand
  67. Zuadrif
    May 24, 2021
    9
    This game has a slow start but the game has so much to offer. The cast is cliche at first but as the story progresses and you go through their social links, you find out so much about them and connect with them. I love most of the characters and even though there was no gameplay consequence to romancing all the girls, I still felt guilty about it because I loved the characters so much. TheThis game has a slow start but the game has so much to offer. The cast is cliche at first but as the story progresses and you go through their social links, you find out so much about them and connect with them. I love most of the characters and even though there was no gameplay consequence to romancing all the girls, I still felt guilty about it because I loved the characters so much. The story can be considered too lighthearted but it has its strong moments. The friendships feel genuine, the stakes were real, and the consequences for failing hit hard. I should have paid at least $60 for this. This game is not just a game, it is such a golden experience and I highly recommend it. Here is to hoping Persona 5 gets ported to steam and/or other consoles. The combat is satisfying and methodical, all out attacks feel awesome (hurts to say no but trust me, it is necessary sometimes), and it feels awesome for getting advantage battles (after getting the hang of the controls).… Expand
  68. yangfanhong
    May 9, 2021
    9
    This masterpiece is more like an AVG than traditional role playing game. With luxurious voice casting and amazing story supported by psychological and philosophical metaphors, it definitely provides wonderful experience.
  69. weskergamer
    May 8, 2021
    10
    This game is Perfect
    Story 10/10 The best story in the franchise. Really "mature", a lot of conflicts, a lot of decisions that actually matter.
    Characters 10/10 To simplify, the main cast, just perfect, well developed, well designed, i really liked them. And Adachi is a really really great villain. Visuals 10/10 In PC this games looks and runs perfect Soundtrack 10/10 Amazing.    This game is Perfect
    Story 10/10 The best story in the franchise. Really "mature", a lot of conflicts, a lot of decisions that actually matter.
    Characters 10/10 To simplify, the main cast, just perfect, well developed, well designed, i really liked them. And Adachi is a really really great villain.
    Visuals 10/10 In PC this games looks and runs perfect
    Soundtrack 10/10 Amazing.
    Gameplay 10/10 Solid RPG, i prefer the P5 gameplay but as a stand alone game, is really good    … Expand
  70. Tuizones
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is a phenomenal game, you can expect many hours of gameplay, going through its sensational history and difficult battles, however, to appreciate it is necessary to adore this type of genre, it requires a lot of patience to read and attention in the dialogues. The system of times and days of the Persona series is simply fascinating, they introduce you to a problem and aPersona 4 Golden is a phenomenal game, you can expect many hours of gameplay, going through its sensational history and difficult battles, however, to appreciate it is necessary to adore this type of genre, it requires a lot of patience to read and attention in the dialogues. The system of times and days of the Persona series is simply fascinating, they introduce you to a problem and a deadline, so it's up to you to decide when to go to the dungeons and that gives you a great feeling of freedom and immersion. Another highlight is Social Links, an excellent method of making you care about the characters and knowing their traumas and problems, and you can even develop loving relationships between them. The soundtrack like the other games in the series is incredible nor is there much to comment on just search and listen.… Expand
  71. KiraL4389
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    (Ñ opinion) a mi punto de vista es uno de los mejores JPRG que puedes llegar a jugar y se me hace bastante agradable que al fin se haya porteado en PC.
  72. dogeswillkill
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    this game is so goooood! i love this more thna anything, not just for nostalgia but also just because damn the story is so good
  73. Houdinifont
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    The release of Persona 4 Golden on PC was both a surprise and a pleasure. To see that the game runs really well was also nice to see. The game has the signature press turn battle system That the series is known for. It provides easily over a hundred hours of gameplay and is one of the best games ever made. Highly recommend.

    The 9 is because the game has a fair amount of options but it    The release of Persona 4 Golden on PC was both a surprise and a pleasure. To see that the game runs really well was also nice to see. The game has the signature press turn battle system That the series is known for. It provides easily over a hundred hours of gameplay and is one of the best games ever made. Highly recommend.

    The 9 is because the game has a fair amount of options but it still lacks quite a few tweaks That are expected of PC players. But it still has a lot of control over the Graphical options.    … Expand
  74. BenSVE
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. If you like RPGs, this is a must-have.
  75. adwick
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is the greatest game I have ever played. I have a short attention span when it comes to single-player games and when I heard it would take around 80 hours to fully complete, I was reluctant to buy it. But my friends kept tell me to play so I finally did and its absolutely wonderful. I was hooked from the start and it took me a couple of weeks to finish the game and I wasPersona 4 Golden is the greatest game I have ever played. I have a short attention span when it comes to single-player games and when I heard it would take around 80 hours to fully complete, I was reluctant to buy it. But my friends kept tell me to play so I finally did and its absolutely wonderful. I was hooked from the start and it took me a couple of weeks to finish the game and I was very impressed. The graphics are outdated but the story is where the game shines. This could possibly be the greatest JRPG every made.… Expand
  76. fluffypandacake
    Mar 17, 2021
    10
    Such a fun game!! I’ve had so much fun improving my social links. It’s really immersive and such a time waster :P
  77. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
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  78. doproyee
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    this game was the reason that it makes me really wanted to buy playstation to play persona 5. truly amazing game.
  79. elolugo
    Mar 7, 2021
    9
    First persona game that i've played.

    Pretty slow at the start. At around 12 hr mark it started to become fun. Lots of replay value.

    Pretty disappointed with the plot at the end though
  80. Simpgana
    Feb 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing game with amazing characters and is probably my favorite game of all time.
  81. Ttvcrxstal
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Persona 4 The Golden features amazing storytelling, characters, music and amazingly rewarding gameplay
  82. deadcrush06
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    karakter tasarımları günlük yaşantısı savaş sistemi falanda hoş güzel eğlenceli oyun
  83. just_Iwan
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    I just love this game. It's awesome. When you play this game, you actually feel like you're going through an adventure. Every decission you make seems to be important. Should you go start a romace with this character? Maybe you should earn some money for equipment? Maybe you should explore the new dungeon? And if you make a bad decission, the game will let you know it. For example: YouI just love this game. It's awesome. When you play this game, you actually feel like you're going through an adventure. Every decission you make seems to be important. Should you go start a romace with this character? Maybe you should earn some money for equipment? Maybe you should explore the new dungeon? And if you make a bad decission, the game will let you know it. For example: You wasted to much time and didn't explore the dungeon enough and you hardly have any time. All your friends will remind you about saving the victim the whole time (yeah, there's some sort of deadline). Maybe you even start panicking?
    But now a little bit about the technical stuff. This game doesn't need a PC with an RTX 3090 and a Ryzen 9 5950X. Almost every laptop should run this game.
    Actually, I don't have much to critize besides of one point: There are no auto saves. Sometime you grind about 3 hours and turn of you PC and forgot to save the game. Now your whole progress is lost. But you can't save your game randomly. You can only save your game on some spots in the game. For example in your house or in the space before a dungeon.
    But that is actually everything negative, I could say about the game. Well you see, that I love this game sooo much. And yeah, it's even my favourite game of all time. So I would recommend this game to everyone, even if their favourite genre aren't JRPGs. And thank you for reading my review!    … Expand
  84. GregLobstery
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    This game was my first experience with Persona or Shin Megami Tensei, and let me tell you, this game is a masterpiece. A really fun JRPG with a slam jammin ost, great characters, and a story that really left me wanting to know what was going to happen next. The only short comings in this game that I can see are that there are some parts where you need to grind way more than you shouldThis game was my first experience with Persona or Shin Megami Tensei, and let me tell you, this game is a masterpiece. A really fun JRPG with a slam jammin ost, great characters, and a story that really left me wanting to know what was going to happen next. The only short comings in this game that I can see are that there are some parts where you need to grind way more than you should realistically need to, and it kind of took away a little bit of the fun for me. But most other dungeons you can probably get through without needing to grind too too much. play this game.… Expand
  85. frankzhang2046
    Jan 16, 2021
    9
    I got into the SMT franchise from SMT4 on 3DS, later I played 4A, and devil survivors 1.
    By far P4G is my favorite SMT game, if not my favorite game of all time.
    The characters are just so likable and well written, this game makes me feel like I'm back in high school with my friends again. Couldn't recommend it enough, the music and story are both superb as well. If I have to list    I got into the SMT franchise from SMT4 on 3DS, later I played 4A, and devil survivors 1.
    By far P4G is my favorite SMT game, if not my favorite game of all time.
    The characters are just so likable and well written, this game makes me feel like I'm back in high school with my friends again. Couldn't recommend it enough, the music and story are both superb as well.

    If I have to list one negative, it'd be the demon compendium isn't as informative as in SMT4 and 4A. That aside, just purchase and enjoy this masterpiece.    … Expand
  86. guiletheguiles
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    This is going to be a long one...

    It's hard to describe what I felt playing this game. It's honestly not only one of the best JRPGs ever made, but also one of the best games I've ever experienced. Coming from P5, I sort of knew what to expect, at least from a gameplay perspective. And although I wasn't wrong, the time I spent with it felt much more special. First, I want to blame    This is going to be a long one...

    It's hard to describe what I felt playing this game. It's honestly not only one of the best JRPGs ever made, but also one of the best games I've ever experienced.
    Coming from P5, I sort of knew what to expect, at least from a gameplay perspective. And although I wasn't wrong, the time I spent with it felt much more special.

    First, I want to blame Shoji Meguro for making me P4G this game so much. The soundtrack is not only 100% perfect, but it also blends extemely well with the tone of the game. Every single song fits like a glove. Whether you're dungeon crawling, maxing out social links, fighting bosses or just walking around Inaba. If the soundtrack sucked, going from one place to another to do anything in this MASSIVE RPG would be boring as hell! The soundtrack is well produced, different, creative, whimsical, ominous, sad, joyful, angry and beautiful.
    After P5, I didn't think they would pull it off... But they did! Thanks, Shoji!

    The gameplay is typical Persona. Max social links, fight shadows, progress the story, manage your inventory, personas and stats. It's a loop that can get very tedious if you're not invested in the characters, the setting and the story. But thanks to the AMAZING cast and some great (and kinda quirky) voice acting, I couldn't help but be sucked into my character's life. I actually cared about my party members and actually laughed with the writing. Side-characters' social links' stories were also very intesting to explore. Even school life was nice.
    During dungeons, things could get a little hectic, especially since this game can get quite tough and the time limits give me an anxiety crisis. This wasn't a walk in the park like most of P5, but I loved the challenge. Exploiting enemy weaknesses and getting your party/personas tactics right for a hard boss made up for some truly captivating moments.
    If you've played any other Persona, you know what to expect from its gameplay. The thing is... this one feels excepcionally good to play.

    As for the story: I loved it! It's slice of life done right.
    The murder mystery is very well done, gripping me from beginning to end, making my brain figure out every clue, motivation and explanation for the things presented in the case.
    But although the crime thriller was quite fascinating, with a few unexpected twists, the core of this story is your main character and his friends. The time you spend with them is precious. You watch every character grow up. You experience their life in school, their teenage dramas, their hardest moments, romances, fights, and brightest hours. Teenage life is turned to a spectacle thanks to pacing, themes and writing.
    Sure, there are anime and JRPGs cliches floating around the entire game, but I'm used to it. You'll learn to love it too.

    The game might be extraordinary, but it's not flawless.
    Somethings feels dated. Especially if you've played Persona 5. And I'm not even talking about graphics.
    The dungeons are charming, but they're not well designed at all. Infinite corridors that gets dull pretty quick. The unhealthy amount of griding you have to do in this game may also drag this it down. And the problem is that the grind here is NECESSARY! You don't get a lot of money in fights and it takes some time until you level up. It can hamper the dungeons' fun-factor.
    And I know it's part of the Persona experience, but goddamnit, there are MANY missable events! You can miss entire side-stories if you don't manage your time well AND know exactly what you're doing. Just getting the true ending, with the secret dungeon and all, felt completely random. THANK GOD for guides...
    And last, but not least, sexualization is once again a problem. Half of Teddie and Yosuke's conversations are about women. And I know that they're adolescents, but come on! It's quite unnecessary.

    Persona 4 Golden felt like a wonderful cozy and mysterious experience. Inaba's atmosphere, the perfect soundtrack, challenging gameplay and a beautiful story feels elegant and joyful.
    If you love RPGs and have a bunch of free time in your hands, please try this delightful game. You won't forget it that easily.
    Good luck uncovering the truth.    … Expand
  87. grizzlymagnum
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Best persona game out of all the franchise. Beautiful masterpiece. The game really makes you feel at home. And despite it's art style are not as flashy P5R, it still gives you this feeling of warmth and comfy. And since, it's the only persona game that are available in pc currently, this will open up a great opportunity for modding the game. All it need is a dedicated fanbase.
  88. RajeetPash
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This game is just awesome, I would recommend it to everybody. Played this after P5
  89. Frogpocalypse
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    One of the best RPG's I've played in years. Music is some of the best music in gaming I have ever heard. Combat is quite strategic. The dialogue is interesting and has benefits such as raising your stats. The game has a good balance between dialogue and combat even though there is much more dialogue. But considering it's a RPG what can you expect. The enemies are difficult and at timesOne of the best RPG's I've played in years. Music is some of the best music in gaming I have ever heard. Combat is quite strategic. The dialogue is interesting and has benefits such as raising your stats. The game has a good balance between dialogue and combat even though there is much more dialogue. But considering it's a RPG what can you expect. The enemies are difficult and at times frustrating but anyone can beat them if they try hard enough. And there is always the option to lower difficulty if need be. The story has a great mystery to it which I won't go into to avoid spoilers. The first few hours are a bit slow but it is worth it to continue the game if you're a fan of RPG's.… Expand
  90. JonsGone
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    Good JRPG.
    Great anime.
    Boppin soundtrack. Some tracks get annoying real fast though. Dungeon sections are obnoxious as all hell. They just take up an inordinate amount of space between the life sim sequences. Unlike the life sim however, the dungeon crawling is a repetitive slog that can easily take 6+ hours for a single dungeon. The names of the skills are just random syllables    Good JRPG.
    Great anime.
    Boppin soundtrack.
    Some tracks get annoying real fast though.
    Dungeon sections are obnoxious as all hell.
    They just take up an inordinate amount of space between the life sim sequences.
    Unlike the life sim however, the dungeon crawling is a repetitive slog that can easily take 6+ hours for a single dungeon.
    The names of the skills are just random syllables smashed together.
    Characters are really endearing.
    The plot is great when it doesn't involve obscure japanese mythology.
    Actual lessons in japanese mythology would have been interesting and relevant rather than knowing that Jack'o lanterns were made of turnips or the medical name for brainfreeze.
    You can see the twist coming but you don't fully get how it's gonna turn out and that's great.
    I imagine the game could be extremely frustrating if playing blind as **** up the good/gooder endings seems very easy.
    The original ending hits hard with its 4th wall breaking and the epilogue added by Golden just diminishes the impact of it.

    Very time consuming : 70+ hours WITH a guide (Do NOT play this game without one)
    Somewhat worthwile time investment.
    Be warned.    … Expand
  91. Venzeles
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    Aw man,I love this game.The one thing I have to admit, the gameplay sucks,it’s hard to enjoy 10 labyrinth floors for each palace.In the end it’s just getting annoying.But storytelling,a main cast is awesome.This game might be gorgeous,but still no match for P5R,at least for me.P4 have the best cast in a series though.
  92. TheHambro
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    I’m not someone who tends to play a lot of JRPGs, so I’m still very new to the Shin Megami Tensei series. I played Persona 5 on a whim not knowing what to expect or if I would even like it; but needless to say, I became a huge fan. Persona 4 Golden instantly hooked me from the get-go with its music, humor, story, friendships and relationships built, awesomely weird enemies andI’m not someone who tends to play a lot of JRPGs, so I’m still very new to the Shin Megami Tensei series. I played Persona 5 on a whim not knowing what to expect or if I would even like it; but needless to say, I became a huge fan. Persona 4 Golden instantly hooked me from the get-go with its music, humor, story, friendships and relationships built, awesomely weird enemies and bosses…..there’s just too much to list. This game is just absolutely stellar and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience playing it. If any of the earlier Persona games make their way onto Steam, I won’t even think twice about picking them up.… Expand
  93. LoLerScholar
    Nov 11, 2020
    9
    I just finished Persona 4 Golden and am writing this review to process how much I appreciated it as a work of literature more than as a game.

    The aspects that make Persona 4 a video game are definitely fun and engaging, but nothing mind blowing. The turn based battle system is as standard as it gets for a JRPG. Finding enemy weaknesses is definitely satisfying. I've read criticism of    I just finished Persona 4 Golden and am writing this review to process how much I appreciated it as a work of literature more than as a game.

    The aspects that make Persona 4 a video game are definitely fun and engaging, but nothing mind blowing. The turn based battle system is as standard as it gets for a JRPG. Finding enemy weaknesses is definitely satisfying. I've read criticism of the game's randomly generated dungeons, but I honestly didn't think they were much of a weakness. I still had a lot of fun exploring the dungeons and actually appreciated how predictable they became.

    The story and especially character development is what makes this game such a work of art. The main detective story itself is really well done - it was suspenseful and definitely gives the player a lot of incentive to keep playing and finding out what is really going on with all the killings in town. There is also a huge theme of city life vs. rural life going on, and the developers of the game did such a masterful job of depicting the importance of relationships and growth of heart that is much more possible in a small knit community as opposed to a metropolis.

    I don't know if I can describe how much I enjoyed the characters and their interactions, but I'll try. This is my first Persona game, and the inter-relatedness of the social links, personas, and combat are such a good metaphor for how things are in actual life. The game really operates on the idea that we become stronger and better equipped to handle the dangers of life by strengthening our relationship with our friends and 'family', however it is defined. There is certainly strength in dealing with an issue alone, but it's almost never a sustainable endeavor. All of the characters that you develop social links with share intentions, secrets, plans, vulnerabilities, and their sense of personhood with you throughout the playthrough. Their growth and realizations throughout the game are unbelievably rich and deep. The amazing thing is that almost all of the dialogue is moving and convincing. I almost never felt that something that was expressed by the characters was lame or half-baked. I also have to give the developers credit for certain scattered moments of humor throughout the game. Some of the scenes involving food in this game are so hilarious.

    The music in this game is so good and definitely helps to hammer home the emotional impact of certain scenes. 'Reach Out To The Truth' - battle theme is such a classic, as well as many of the other tracks.

    There are a few things that I really didn't like about the game that kept it from being a 10/10 for me. First off, I feel like the game is unnecessarily hard, even on normal. There were a lot of times, especially early on, where I was going through the dungeon and got one-shotted by normal enemies. In this game, if your main character dies, it's over. Thankfully you can start over from the floor of the dungeon you're on, but it still can knock out a lot of progress. One boss in particular in the middle of the game was so infuriating that I had to lower the difficulty to beat it. I almost stopped playing the game because of this. Towards the latter half of the game, I did a better job of grinding so it was much easier, but I still felt this was a weakness.

    My second gripe with the game is its structure towards the end. There are multiple endings you can get, and this is definitely a game where your choices have SEVERE consequences. I guess choices in games are good, but I like games that are generally linear and structured so that you can easily reach the end. I made a mistake at some point and got one of the 'bad' endings, which left me annoyed. I did try again after doing some research and got the ending I wanted (it was worth the effort), but I really don't like that this game allows for game-breaking choices.

    Thirdly, I feel like the game also drags on for a bit longer than it needs to be. It's nothing too crazy but I feel like a portion of the game was a little unnecessary.

    All in all, i highly recommend Persona 4 Golden. It's definitely not just a great JRPG, but an experience that'll trigger feelings of nostalgia and reflection on the player's end for sure.    … Expand
  94. CallenAmakuni
    Oct 27, 2020
    9
    Been a while, really. Been a while since I played a game this good. Been a while since I've last sunken 70 hrs into a game in a single fortnight.

    I have a lot of feelings about this game, all of them strong. I heard about Persona a bit here and there before, but since they were Playstation locked, and my PS4 is 2k miles away for me right now, I had to wait for its PC release. I    Been a while, really. Been a while since I played a game this good. Been a while since I've last sunken 70 hrs into a game in a single fortnight.

    I have a lot of feelings about this game, all of them strong. I heard about Persona a bit here and there before, but since they were Playstation locked, and my PS4 is 2k miles away for me right now, I had to wait for its PC release.

    I stumbled upon P4G on a steam sale, and now I wish I could've paid full price to support Atlus even more, make them bring P5R to PC faster.

    But enough gushing, let's get down to business:

    Pros:
    - THE WRITING. For the love of god this is how you write a mystery, how you write plot twists, how you write characters, how you write chemistry and humor. The characters are high-schoolers but they could have easily been adults without changing much of the themes handled. Mature, but not without their pinch of craziness because the game was made by people who know how to balance things out.
    The end of the game really felt like saying goodbye to a group of my own friends. Bravo.
    - Visuals. Now, this is a decade-old game. Technical mastery is not something I expected. But even then, the updated Inaba does the job. The dungeons are innovative in their art styles, the interface is also super stylized.
    - Personas. They're the core of the dungeon side of gameplay, and they're a fantastic core. They allow for such flexibility of builds, for some very creative uses of their skills, and they're cool. Izanagi FTW.
    -THE MUSIC. I'm a sucker for games that have a good soundtrack, and this one blows a lot of other soundtracks out of the water. You definitely feel the late 2000s-early 2010s vibe, and that's awesome. The max s link music makes me shiver, the dungeon battle osts get my blood pumping, Never More makes me choke on my own tears.
    And how could I not mention the opening? Catchy, rhythmic, perfect... Never skipped it once.
    - The slice of life aspect of the game is also perfectly mastered. The s links are well-thought-out, advance naturally, you can get a part-time job, you have to actually remember your courses to ace your exams... For 70 hrs, I was back in high school.
    - Choices that matter. Sometimes games offer choices, mostly they're just illusions (ain't that right, Horizon: Zero Dawn? Joking I still like you). Here, a bad choice can lead you to a bad ending. Simple. And good.

    Cons: Yes, there are a few.
    - While I loved the dungeons, their design sometimes felt lacking in both clarity and complexity if that makes sense.
    - For god's sake, implement an autosave feature. And that's because...
    - ...I crashed a few times after 1.5 hrs crawling through a dungeon. Having to redo an entire dungeon I *just* almost cleared because I forgot to exit and save (or just didn't have the time to do it) is not a good experience.

    9.5/10 GG EZ.
    One of my favorite games ever, and I'm probably about to plunge back in with a NG+ in order to fuse you-know-who as soon as I can.

    Best JRPG I ever played and I'm excited to play P5R Day One whenever it finally graces PC with its presence.

    Sega, Atlus?

    Thanks a lot. You made me fall back in love with video games.    … Expand
  95. Gudi
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Possibly the best JRPG of all time. The music, story, characters, and gameplay are all top-notch. You should definitely play this game.
  96. Ray231002
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    Best RPG game I’ve ever played. The game crafted with incredible story, character, and soundtrack that will immerse your experience. There is no crash or random issue on current pc version. This game is very recommended for all veteran persona player or newbie player who wants to know about persona game. After all, this is very good game for cheap prices.
  97. Nojah
    Sep 8, 2020
    8
    This game is very much worth the money, amazing story, gameplay, etc. The only complaint would be the voice acting for a few characters, they're either too exaggerated, or too unenthusiastic. Other than that this game is a solid 8/10.
  98. D0gma999
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    I have not felt a rush of emotions like this since Witcher 3 to be perfectly honestly, while the gameplay became rather dull towards that last 10-15% of the game it more than made up for it with its amazing atmosphere & character building. If you find yourself nostalgic over old Final Fantasy titles and have not yet played this then do yourself a favor and get it ASAP! P.S. Snowflakes isI have not felt a rush of emotions like this since Witcher 3 to be perfectly honestly, while the gameplay became rather dull towards that last 10-15% of the game it more than made up for it with its amazing atmosphere & character building. If you find yourself nostalgic over old Final Fantasy titles and have not yet played this then do yourself a favor and get it ASAP! P.S. Snowflakes is quite probably one of the all time most beautiful songs i've ever heard.… Expand
  99. Trashboat007
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great. The story is very intriguing at the beginning, most of the characters are pretty likable and for the most part the game still holds up a decade later when the original came out years ago. But, there are some things that reeeeaaally don't hold up anymore with specific characters such as Teddie. He is ok at the beginning but quickly becomes the creepiest character and really takes away from the story because it's so random and completely unnecessary. Another character is Marie, who is basically the purpose of Golden adding extra content and a whole new dungeon and character to experience from the original one and she is SUPER UNINTERESTING. And you have to max her confidant to unlock January, otherwise it's just like the original. Every time I spent time to increase her social rank, I felt like I was grinding a story I didn't care about and I was skipping all of her dialogue because it's so dated and just tedious to sit through. She also has these poems that really don't amount to anything in my opinion. Yosuke is another character that's kinda unlikable but he has redeeming qualities sorta. After that it comes down to voice acting and the voice actor for Chie is so ridiculously cartoony it doesn't fit with anyone else in the game and it makes her very unlikable even though she's an interesting character for the most part, but in the end it's held up by the voice acting for her character. That's pretty much it for the characters, now the story. The story is consistently good to a point and that's in December. You have a big showdown and it's really crazy and lives are on the line and I was on the edge my seat for this. But after, you have a certain string of dialogue come up and you have to answer like 8 questions in this exact correct order, otherwise you don't get the TRUE ending of the game. It's almost a double edged sword where on one hand, I find that really unique and cool that you have to figure it out but on the other hand, it makes no sense for them to expect you to get that correct without looking it up. I didn't know that until I accidentally beat the game within 40 hours of a 60 hour game and it just ends with like no resolve and is pretty confusing. So I had to go back, look up the correct answers and I got to the true ending. But that took me another try because at the end when you say bye to LITERALLY EVERY CONFIDANT IN THE GAME, it somehow expects you to go back to Junes and randomly find out that you didn't actually kill the final boss and you'll have to do ANOTHER dungeon and fight ANOTHER FINAL BOSS. It's kind of ridiculous by the end on how much is just padding to a point and is kind of frustrating. But with all of those complaints, I still loved the game. The characters that are great really hold the game up such as Yukiko, Rise, Kanji, Naoto, Naoke, Ai, Daisuke and Kou. All of them really make this game special and super fun. Now to be fair I did play Persona 5: Royal and that was my introduction to Atlus games and I immediately got this to fill the scramble sized hole in my heart. And I think that's why I'm so "harsh" on this game because P5: Royal is so much better at literally everything but if it wasn't for the mistakes in this one then 5 wouldn't be so good I think. But overall, I still highly recommend this game to almost anyone honestly.… Expand
  100. Koufantonis7
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    My 2nd fav game of all time. I highly recommend it if you like the slife of life + jrpg genre with a really interesting a well written story.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Siliconera
    Sep 15, 2020
    90
    It’s a strong showing that is genuinely fun to return to, even if I think certain characters’ stories deserved better representation and development. I’m glad a whole new audience will get to visit Inaba.
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  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    80
    By the end of the game, Inaba will feel like home to you. [Issue#247, p.50]
  3. RPGamer
    Jul 14, 2020
    90
    Persona 4 Golden was largely considered one of the PlayStation Vita’s must-play titles and for good reason. Inaba’s small-town feel, the fantastic cast, incredibly personable dialogue, excellent audio, and strong gameplay combine to make the game a superb all-around experience. Though there are no distinct advantages of playing this version over the Vita one, its release on PC should be rightfully celebrated for giving a whole new set of RPGamers the chance to play a game that resonates just as strongly now as it first did.
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