Persona 4 Golden

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  1. Notclevr
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played. Better gameplay than Persona 3, though not as polished at Persona 5. Better story than Persona 5, though not as good as Persona 3. Perfect entry to the series.
  2. Ashariel
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This is great game(in my personal opinion story is better than in p5), port itself is ok(it is not a remake so don't expect up to days graphic), technically it works but there are framerate hiccups when game change resolution and framerate(when transferring between animated cutscene and game or some longer animations in general).
    From me it is 10/10 as a thank you and encouragement for    This is great game(in my personal opinion story is better than in p5), port itself is ok(it is not a remake so don't expect up to days graphic), technically it works but there are framerate hiccups when game change resolution and framerate(when transferring between animated cutscene and game or some longer animations in general).
    From me it is 10/10 as a thank you and encouragement for Atlus to bring more of their games to PC and other platforms(otherwise game itself is 8.5/10), that gives them creative freedom from comifornian soystation central(look what was done to western p5 royale and catherine full body)    … Expand
  3. Mysticrsx
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    What a masterpiece of a game! Incredible characters, voice acting, fun gameplay and immersive storyline. Looks amazing and runs great at 4k/60fps+
  4. tbouniverse
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    I picked this up as soon as it came out, and then after 139 hours of doing the story twice, I feel great! If you're thinking about P4G, you need to get it. 10/10 easily.
    + fantastic characters
    + top tier music
    + addictive combat and dungeons
    + challenging endgame
  5. Ananisapta
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    How I wish I'd played Persona 4 Golden as a kid! It teaches so much about how to relate to other people, and goes even deeper into the psyche with a Jungian framework that explores in detail how we disavow parts of ourselves and become crippled by that rejection.

    Don't be put off by the style if you're used to hyper-real games like the Elder Scrolls series. Don't be put off by the    How I wish I'd played Persona 4 Golden as a kid! It teaches so much about how to relate to other people, and goes even deeper into the psyche with a Jungian framework that explores in detail how we disavow parts of ourselves and become crippled by that rejection.

    Don't be put off by the style if you're used to hyper-real games like the Elder Scrolls series. Don't be put off by the youth of the central characters. The story has plenty of bite and will suck you in. More to the point, this game will educate and inspire you! And don't be ashamed to play it through once on VERY EASY difficulty. There's a steep learning curve and you'll likely want to replay it at least once. Also, be wary of the big hospital scene on December 3rd -- there's a series of trick questions that you must answer correctly, all six of them, to be admitted to the good ending. Goof it up, and you'll fast-forward to a very unsatisfactory conclusion. And the last save is thirty minutes before the questions start. Two of the answers to each question are plausible, so if you don't know the key you are 0.5^6 likely to succeed. That's a 98.44% chance of failure according to my pocket calculator. [link omitted per site policy]    … Expand
  6. arthurdepr
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    this is literally one of the best games of all time. that's really ALL you need to know. buy it right now and STAN KANJI
  7. FkngMad
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Nice game, now we want persona 5 royal on pc atlus come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. 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
  9. Frank7
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    The Persona series is on of the finest around. Hoping they bring this game out on the Nintendo Switch & PS4 soon.
  10. 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
  11. Azeriel
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    The only negative reviews are from the same person that gives Warcraft III: Reforged a 10.

    Warcraft III: Reforged. Let that sink in a little bit. Persona 4 Golden is a classic JRPG remastered. The PC port is fantastic, with excellent dual audio quality, constant 120FPS at 1440P, and crisp and smooth Mouse and Keyboard integration. If you never had the chance to get into Persona    The only negative reviews are from the same person that gives Warcraft III: Reforged a 10.

    Warcraft III: Reforged.

    Let that sink in a little bit.

    Persona 4 Golden is a classic JRPG remastered. The PC port is fantastic, with excellent dual audio quality, constant 120FPS at 1440P, and crisp and smooth Mouse and Keyboard integration. If you never had the chance to get into Persona before, Persona 4 Golden is a good entry point.

    Don't be afraid to start on Very Easy on your first run and have fun.    … Expand
  12. deadfox
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time, it is so much fun and it's so insane that it's off the Vita for everyone else to enjoy. I'll gladly play it again and again, I love these characters so much. They legit feel like family to me. They all grow and experience some crazy **** together and it's refreshing to see the outcome of it all. Please play this game, it means so much to me.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Larien
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    No doubt and even if its a older game P4G beat P5R in the most important thing in a RPG, better characters and better history.
    One of the best JRPG i ever played.
  16. WorldRedbull
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 is a classic RPG from 2008 brought to PC with this version of the game. I'll keep it simple:

    Pros: -Gameplay is pretty cool still by RPG Standards. While sometimes it can be a bit too easy, the game does offer a lot of challenge especially if you try playing it on the hardest difficulties. You get to hangout with your super cool companion characters and share actual funny or    Persona 4 is a classic RPG from 2008 brought to PC with this version of the game. I'll keep it simple:

    Pros:
    -Gameplay is pretty cool still by RPG Standards. While sometimes it can be a bit too easy, the game does offer a lot of challenge especially if you try playing it on the hardest difficulties. You get to hangout with your super cool companion characters and share actual funny or serious moments with them that really brings up the gameplay's story and gives you a great motivation as to why you should keep doing what you're doing.

    -The story of the game is pretty great, it's got a lot of turns and twists, and especially the reveal of the actual villain that caught me off guard too. A lot of the game's plot points for dungeons that involve certain characters being important, also has a focus(at least in my interpretation) how they struggle with their inner demons or some form of secret/way they are as a person and by the end of the dungeon they've confronted that and accepted what they know. It's really cool!

    -The soundtrack is 10/10. Go listen to it. That is all.

    -With it being Persona 4 Golden, it also brings the things the Vita version brought differently than the original version in 2008.

    Cons:
    -Some minor graphical issues, nothing too major, but there were some noticeable hiccups.

    A classic from start to finish, and yes i will definitely be playing it again to see what i can do differently.    … Expand
  17. 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.
  18. ggdales
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    One of the best RPGs ever created is now on steam. If you have even the slightest interest in this game - buy it.
  19. GundamBoy
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    The best persona game are now available on PC, if you're interested in the series just get it now and thank me later :)
  20. 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.
  21. MYSTIC7
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    A great port of a masterpiece! Keep them coming and I shall reveal my money at you again.
  22. vodkaffee
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Still my favorite RPG, yes it is not perfect, no game or media is, but everything in this game just clicks so good, the themes, the music, the battle system, the social links.
    An instant classic reccomended for all rpg fans.
    This is the only rpg i have ever given a 10 besides FF6
  23. Galactica
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    You get very emotional to the end of the game due to the genuine bonds you forged with your
    countryside friends and then leaving them behind.
    The Original Soundtrack alone warrants a purchase, just leaving "Snowflake" and "Heaven" here.
    Play it
  24. omanko
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    This game it's a MASTERPIECE. I saw it in Steam, and I bought it. Just simple like that.
  25. VirgoCave
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    A 10 just to make cry the haters that believe they 0 grades will leave a scratch in this master piece.
  26. Luahanseng
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    The best persona game ever release way better than the new release persona 5
  27. ImShakal
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Finally! I'm able to play this masterpiece. After all this time. I'm happy. This game is as awesome as P5 or even better.
  28. vnel
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Not a perfect port, but I'm so happy they finally brought this to PC. It's likely my favourite game of all time, and up there with Persona 5 Royal as the two best non-classical JRPGs out there.
    Awesome cast of characters, fun story, great up-beat vibe. Love it.
    I can't wait til the modding community goes wild either.
  29. Just_Critical
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    ITS PERSONA 4 on pc. plus it looks amazing for persona 4 golden. it carried a console for 12 or more or less years
  30. dDark_Shadow
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    awsome game masterpiece I also hope that persona 5 and 3 and 2 and 1 will also come on the pc and if 6 should also fit a pc port please
  31. GraysonWayne
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    It stays true to the original... except the stuttering of the op, which to me, is a critical experience right when you boot up the game.
    Other than that, it's Persona 4 Golden, an already perfect game, on PC, with improved graphics and framerate.
  32. Ghost7100
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    An enhanced edition with many improvents of the classic ps2 JRPG, Persona 4 one of the best games ever with addicting gameplay, excellent storytelling, nice clean & slick artstyle, you simply can't miss out on this game.
  33. disposable
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Persona is that rare series which only gets better each game. Accordingly, Persona 4 Golden is a bit clunkier than Persona 5, but much more polished than 3. Expect a fairly simple combat system with almost pokemon-like moveset selection on the personas, mixed with basic dungeon exploration that's made entertaining by the environments full of personality. The plot's good too; it has somePersona is that rare series which only gets better each game. Accordingly, Persona 4 Golden is a bit clunkier than Persona 5, but much more polished than 3. Expect a fairly simple combat system with almost pokemon-like moveset selection on the personas, mixed with basic dungeon exploration that's made entertaining by the environments full of personality. The plot's good too; it has some incredibly powerful moments that make you feel stuff. Play it… Expand
  34. Drasglaf
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    One of the best JRPGs ever made. It's worth the price, don't doubt it. Hopefully Atlus will bring more classics to PC after this one!
  35. Kuropo
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Stays true to the original and not only expands on it but also improves it. If you are a fan of turn based RPG then this is a must play and a great introduction to the Shin Megami Tensei universe.
  36. serkanak
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Karakterleri muazzam her bi karakter resmen yaşıyor kesinlikle bu oyunu oynayın harika bir oyun.
  37. Diablo4
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 Golden on PC! Come on! I'm happy that we've got this game! I hope more people will enjoy this game.
  38. Agnabright
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Aside from the opening cutscene, the rest of the game runs perfectly and exactly like the original game and stays true to its origin. The combination of hilarious great characters, gameplay, and most of all, the music that definitely compliments the turn based RPG system.
  39. DarkFireUmad
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 Golden es un sueño hecho realidad para muchos y sobretodo para los amantes de esta serie de spinoffs de Shin Megami Tensei, yo personalmente cuando se filtró que estaba en Steam días antes del anuncio estaba eufórico esperando el día de su salida ya aquí estoy después de casi dos semanas de su lanzamiento haciendo la review con el juego recién acabado.

    Vayamos por partes:    Persona 4 Golden es un sueño hecho realidad para muchos y sobretodo para los amantes de esta serie de spinoffs de Shin Megami Tensei, yo personalmente cuando se filtró que estaba en Steam días antes del anuncio estaba eufórico esperando el día de su salida ya aquí estoy después de casi dos semanas de su lanzamiento haciendo la review con el juego recién acabado.

    Vayamos por partes:

    Port: El port en líneas generales desde mi punto de vista es bueno. Puede mover el juego a 144fps cosa que muchos otros juegos no pueden, está todo en FullHD y no sé si en QuadHD y 4K (no tengo ese tipo de monitores) pero se ve muy bien dentro de que sigue siendo el mismo juego de PSVita que viene de un juego de bajo presupuesto de la PS2. Algo negativo del port es que tengo compañeros que han sufrido problemas de congelamiento y de pantallas negras, no ha sido mi caso, pero veo interesante el comentarlo.

    Este review pone que es un juego que recomendaría, pero no es para todo el mundo, por eso voy a dejar una serie de "problemas" que algunos jugadores no estarían dispuestos a pasar por alto para que ellos no jueguen a un juego que no les guste:
    - Juego de fácilmente más de 70 horas.
    - Gráficos MUY pobres incluso para un juego de 2008 en PS2 originalmente.
    - JRPG por turnos en general hay gente que no les gusta.
    - Curva de dificultad en mi opinión inversa, la primera mazmorra es MUY dificil por la falta de recursos y más adelante el juego si gestionas bien es más "sencillo".
    - Dentro de los JRPG es un juego que más que difícil te pone en situaciones injustas.
    - Es una japonesada y entiendo que no mucha gente le interese este tipo de cosas.

    Antes incluso recomendaría que le echases un vistazo al Persona 5, es más amigable con los nuevos jugadores y es más actual en general, pero si puedes pasar por alto todo lo que he comentado aquí, Persona 4 Golden va a ser de lo mejorcito que juegues del género, es cierto que yo dentro de la saga Persona he jugado solo al 3 y al 5 antes que este y Persona 4 Golden está un escalón por debajo de esos dos en líneas generales, pero aún así sigue siendo un juego soberbio.

    Ahora sí, el juego:

    El punto fuerte de Persona 4 es en mi opinión el grupo de personajes principales, creo que es el mejor llevado de los 3 juegos que he jugado de la saga, es cierto los personajes secundarios flaquean algo sobretodo si los comparamos con los de Persona 5 que es uno de sus puntos fuertes. Aunque en lineas generales de los 3 juegos, Persona 4 tiene el casting.

    La historia es muy interesante, como te plantean que hay un asesino en serie en un pueblo y tienes que encontrar quien es, además ese asesino en serie es alguien que está aprovechando el poder que solo unos pocos tienen de poder entrar en un mundo dentro de una televisión y como la historia te va guiando por diferentes culpables acabando en dependiendo de tus acciones en diferentes finales. No es la historia del Persona 3 que la verdad es bastante mejor, pero está interesante igualmente.

    El gameplay es muy similar al de persona 3, pero en vez de haber 3 daños físicos solo hay 1 y encima puedes controlar a tus aliados, lo han simplificado para bien. La dificultad de este juego me parece genial, no es como en el Persona 4 original que solo hay 3 niveles, aquí hay 5, que puedes modificar a gusto y cambiar cuando quieras dependiendo la situación, no voy a mentir, el de conseguir más dinero ha sido algo que he tenido casi todo el rato.

    La banda sonora es soberbia pero creo que nadie lo duda. Es cierto que personalmente me quedo tanto como la del 3 como la del 5 pero sigue siendo genial con canciones como Heaven o Heartbeat, Heartbreak que simplemente me encantan.    … Expand
  40. 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.
  41. zetto
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Lo estaba esperando hace mucho,es genial,este va a ser unos de mis juegos este 2020.
  42. Electrohead
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    An excellent re-release of one of the PlayStation 2's best games, with all of the bonus content of the Vita version included. The PC port runs perfectly with the exception of some compressed video files for the animated cutscenes.

    Persona 4 is easily one of the best games I've ever played. It has a great murder mystery story with excellent twists and turns, lovable characters and an    An excellent re-release of one of the PlayStation 2's best games, with all of the bonus content of the Vita version included. The PC port runs perfectly with the exception of some compressed video files for the animated cutscenes.

    Persona 4 is easily one of the best games I've ever played. It has a great murder mystery story with excellent twists and turns, lovable characters and an overall fantastic presentation.

    The dungeon crawling is a step-up from Persona 3, which only had one central dungeon. This time around each story event has a unique dungeon, with incentive to revisit them later on due to secret bosses with useful weapons. They also feature unique audio tracks, making exploration feel less repetitive over the long length of the game.

    While Persona 4's combat may not be as flashy as what would later come in P5; I do feel that it is still the series' best. Persona 4 is thankfully a more challenging game than 5 and also carries the benefit of allowing full-party control; unlike Persona 3 which only allowed you to control the main character. The game also allows for full difficulty customization - which essentially gives the player the ability to make the game as hard or as easy as they want.

    Persona 4 Golden is a must-buy for all fans of RPGs. This re-release is very cheap as well ($24 Canadian at the time of this review), which is an absolute steal.    … Expand
  43. 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
  44. YuukiMo
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This is a wonderful game, good balance between story and castle gameplay. I'm really glade Atlus released first persona game on pc
  45. TheAmazingArek
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Cutscenes stutter a bit for me and the graphics are definitely still ps2 level, but come on, it's persona 4, how can I not give it a 10
  46. LachimMB
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 Golden on PC! Come on! I'm happy that we've got this game! I hope more people will enjoy this game.
  47. stardustsummons
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 Golden on PC! Come on! I'm happy that we've got this game! I hope more people will enjoy this game.
  48. Leanest
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is one of the best JRPGs of all time. Don't let its graphics deceive you it is an awesome game with nice gameplay
  49. antovolador
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    it's cinnamon stick the history is very good the figths the are very entertaining, good characters
  50. TokenStrife
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    I’m about 8 hours in right now and am absolutely stoked that this game has FINALLY hit PC. Just rescued a certain princess and completed the first arc. I have had no issues with the game crashing or no sound as I’ve seen some reviews on steam have. Only thing I’ve noticed was slight hiccups in the anime cutscenes and when doing an All Out Attack, there are stutters in the animation whenI’m about 8 hours in right now and am absolutely stoked that this game has FINALLY hit PC. Just rescued a certain princess and completed the first arc. I have had no issues with the game crashing or no sound as I’ve seen some reviews on steam have. Only thing I’ve noticed was slight hiccups in the anime cutscenes and when doing an All Out Attack, there are stutters in the animation when the enemy falls and everyone gathers around. Other than that it has been perfect for me. I cannot wait to put another 150-200 hours into this game yet again. Thank you so much Atlus and I hope this game succeeds so we can see you release other Persona titles or even SMT titles on Steam! Thank you sooooooo much for this you have made this horrible year all the better with this release and P5R!!!… Expand
  51. n0va_nix
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    An amazing JRPG now forever safe on steam, truly a masterpiece. I hope this game reaches a ton more people it originally did.
  52. Nergal1
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    I had a long review written up for why I give it a 10 but I accidentally hit the back button and it all got deleted. Just play the game. The dungeons may feel a little bland by today's standards but this game is from 2008 (ps2) Jump into to the game with that mindset. Travel back to 2008 for one the best JRPGs of that time. Also anyone having issues with the laggy animated cutscenesI had a long review written up for why I give it a 10 but I accidentally hit the back button and it all got deleted. Just play the game. The dungeons may feel a little bland by today's standards but this game is from 2008 (ps2) Jump into to the game with that mindset. Travel back to 2008 for one the best JRPGs of that time. Also anyone having issues with the laggy animated cutscenes there are plenty of fixes on YouTube for the issue that may resolve it for you. I had no issues with it but i know its a problem. Disregard the 0/10 scores. This game is not a zero.… Expand
  53. Fluffy_Lina
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is an amazing game that can now be played on PC. The game was released a long time ago, so I do not dispute that there are more "technically and graphically cool" games. But Persona 4 Golden is a nice game to play. The game draws attention to acute social problems. Shows how important it is to accept other people and yourself. If you want an amazing story and characters,Persona 4 Golden is an amazing game that can now be played on PC. The game was released a long time ago, so I do not dispute that there are more "technically and graphically cool" games. But Persona 4 Golden is a nice game to play. The game draws attention to acute social problems. Shows how important it is to accept other people and yourself. If you want an amazing story and characters, Persona 4 Golden is for you. Gameplay can be set up incredibly easy(for those who only care about the plot) and very hard(for those who like to test themselves). Play Persona 4 Golden for the sake of enjoyment, not just for the sake of what would pass.… Expand
  54. jreview
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Great JRPG game. In some ways I like this better than persona 5. Only issue I've had were a few crashes in one of the dungeons but after reinstalling no crash issues. Great characters to get to know. Awesome game!
  55. therobo
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite of the franchise. Easily the most lovable set of characters who actually feel like your friends rather than acquaintances. Far more comedic than 5 or 3, with far more group-hangout events. The music is fantastic as always, with tracks that you will find impossible not to hum to. When the credits roll you'll find yourself teary-eyed as you realize you'll never get to experience this game for the first time again.… Expand
  56. itryfornothing
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    The Game is just to good I was waiting years for a release of Persona 4 Golden that was on a system easier to get then the vita. I'm enjoying the nice unlocked frame rate and higher resolution then the vita the game it just runs so nice on my desktop and laptop.
  57. norsuwa
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    This was the game that made me buy my vita in high school, and the game that pulled me into Atlus' SMT franchise including persona series, mainline smt series, and spin offs like strange journey and devil survivor.
    This game is an absolute masterpiece JRPG and I personally prefer its story to that of Persona 5's.
    The pc port runs great apart from minuscule frame problem in all out    This was the game that made me buy my vita in high school, and the game that pulled me into Atlus' SMT franchise including persona series, mainline smt series, and spin offs like strange journey and devil survivor.
    This game is an absolute masterpiece JRPG and I personally prefer its story to that of Persona 5's.
    The pc port runs great apart from minuscule frame problem in all out attacks during battle (for me at least). The unlocked frame rate and higher resolution made me realise how many little pieces of references I missed on the Vita version. Overall, for an old fan like me, this port was well worth it, because I didn't have the pleasure of playing p4 on ps2 (with blocky textures and horrible resolution) or having a PSTV to play P4G on a modern TV screen. It is just incredible how visual impactful this pc port is since I am so accustomed to a tiny screen and barely 30+ fps gameplay.    … Expand
  58. MrHands2020
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    (Redacted) creator (Redacted) declares: modern Japanese games "just suck" 2012

    Persona 4 Golden and many games years after that statement just made that statement false! well technically persona was released in the mid 2000’s in the PS2 but still its a reminder that Jalanese games don’t suck! As an asian man I was insulted when an indie developer said japanese games are trash but    (Redacted) creator (Redacted) declares: modern Japanese games "just suck" 2012

    Persona 4 Golden and many games years after that statement just made that statement false! well technically persona was released in the mid 2000’s in the PS2 but still its a reminder that Jalanese games don’t suck!

    As an asian man I was insulted when an indie developer said japanese games are trash but games like persona 4 proves we are not trash and asians make the most greatest of games. Redacted the name as not to bring any attention to the person.

    The defining game this year and its not even from this year. Compare it to western games it handles sensitive topics in a respectful way and deals with dark storylines in a light hearted warm manner.

    This is what Western Story based games try to be but they are to busy pandering they forget how to craft a great story.

    Gameplay is great! An Japanese style RPG with deep mechanics and some of the stats affect dialogue choices ala Western Style RPG! its a rare turn based combat game that still is acceptable in this age of RPGS using action games and shooters as their means of combat.

    This is the greatest game ever made and that is not a bold statement a lot of people agree. Japanese games have overthrown the western side of gaming sans (CD Projekt and Rockstar Games) and has proven that indie dev wrong.    … Expand
  59. Cipp
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    everyday is great at your junes everyday is great at your junes everyday is great at your junes everyday is great at your junes everyday is great at your junes everyday is great at your junes everyday is great at your junes
  60. Ali-XV
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    i mean, it's persona 4 golden folks... ten out of ten.
    +
    need so many characters
  61. Blaxxe
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Good graphics, Good gameplay, REALLY GOOD social sim, And lastly Perfect dungeons.
  62. ChadNarukami
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Kind of the same as in the Vita, not much improvement but it didn't really need it as the game was already great. A total must play for any JRPG fan.
  63. Sandpie
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The best version of one of the best JRPGs ever made, for just 20 dollars. Just buy it.
  64. Druin
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Bruh even though this game is old, it's still a great game. Would recommend anyone with people who likes story / slice of life and jrpg genre. Especially if you like waifus
  65. SilverWolf2047
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is the only reason that I purchased a PS Vita when it first came out. I am so thrilled that it is now out on PC. This is an amazing RPG with great characters that I think any RPG fan would enjoy. If you have never played this game before, get it now! You're in for a treat!
  66. Byv
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Great game and great story. Well-designed characters and great music. I hope they port and 5 part in Steam.
  67. xronnoz
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    Adachi I love you, man.......................................................
  68. pepenjo
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Very good
    Truly a masterpiece, one of the best JRPGs ever made only pared by final fantasy games
  69. Sartrum
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Великолепная игра. Рад, что хит с PS2 и PS Vita пользователи ПК смогли оценить по достоинству.
  70. Wireframe
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Probably one of my favourite RPGs of all time. So happy the definitive edition of this game is no longer trapped on the PSVita.
  71. 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
  72. Inuyasha17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Persona is one of the well-made Japanese RPG games.
    Of course, the most interesting persona series is three and five.
    However, the reason why Persona 4 has a high rating is because it came out in PC version. Persona is, in a word, a game that goes to this world. Like Inuyasha or Digimon Adventure, it is a game that goes to this world. And it's also a mystery game. And it is RPG game    Persona is one of the well-made Japanese RPG games.
    Of course, the most interesting persona series is three and five.
    However, the reason why Persona 4 has a high rating is because it came out in PC version.
    Persona is, in a word, a game that goes to this world.
    Like Inuyasha or Digimon Adventure, it is a game that goes to this world.
    And it's also a mystery game.
    And it is RPG game like Pokemon.    … Expand
  73. Darksen
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Very good! thanks for the one of the best game of 2x past generation! Very interesting story, reallyelaborate characters and their stories!!
  74. Phannah24
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Pointless review cuz this ridiculous website ignores the gamers, they wouldn’t let my review for last of us two post let’s see if this works
  75. Charazna24
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    generally good game. as expected with the franchise. no new mechanics but atleast enjoyable. a fun time.
  76. CritMetaCrit
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    gosh darn it these peoples know how to make a game the right way. cant stop playing with my doggos
  77. WolfgangBlue
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This is just one great gem that every RPG fans should play, that is one of my favorite ones at that and it always is fun to play through and now that it’s on pc it’s more easy to play for me.
  78. UzunFenerli1989
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The 8 year old remake of the 12 year old ps2 game is still miles better than today's most AAA titles. Hope we see other Atlus games on the PC.
  79. KidAziel
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    It is fresh, it is smooth, it is P4 on PC! It is the old Golden version polished up all nice and put on steam instead of a console that could one day be obsolete. It is everything you want in an RPG from wacky highjinks to epic battles. Stick your head into a TV and just goooo!
  80. BigEggsKitchen
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Example of a JRPG that is crafted by a team of visionary, technical geniuses. Story to this game is legendary
  81. 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.
  82. BenSVE
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. If you like RPGs, this is a must-have.
  83. 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
  84. Lm35
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Great mistery game, the story is interesting, the characters are loveable and it's, generally, a really great game
  85. 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
  86. TimophersGames
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    great game, a game I can come back to multiple times and still enjoy played and finished on vita re-bought for PC to enjoy again
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. 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.
  92. RajeetPash
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This game is just awesome, I would recommend it to everybody. Played this after P5
  93. deadcrush06
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    karakter tasarımları günlük yaşantısı savaş sistemi falanda hoş güzel eğlenceli oyun
  94. 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
  95. Ttvcrxstal
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Persona 4 The Golden features amazing storytelling, characters, music and amazingly rewarding gameplay
  96. Simpgana
    Feb 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing game with amazing characters and is probably my favorite game of all time.
  97. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    ELMAS zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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
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#15 Best PC Game of 2020
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  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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