Persona 4 Golden

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8.6

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  1. BlurEyes
    Jun 29, 2013
    10
    Its a huge STEP UP! after playing persona 3 portable. Its also the deepest series in a franchise I ever played. I hope new fans of the franchise will stick to Atlus and see what news they have to offer.
  2. ilyushin
    Jul 5, 2013
    10
    Never before have I become so invested in an rpg, everything about this game reeks of style and charm, It is hard to explain the emotional impact of persona 4, that I think is the games greatest strength, if you have any anti-anime bias, its time to get over it, because you are missing out on a true classic...
  3. chiesatonaka43
    Jul 21, 2013
    10
    The first time I heard about persona 4 was from a friend who watched persona 4 the animation and convinced me to watch it, needless to say I was hooked and when I heard it was based on a game I had to buy it. Getting persona 4 Golden was the best decision I made. This game has to be the best JRPG I have ever played in my life I am hooked. I definitely recommend this for anyone who is into JRPG
  4. Asascii
    Jul 24, 2013
    10
    Oh my god, just completed the gameand i must say, this is by far the best game i've ever played. I have never seen a game with such dedicated and effort put into a title. Every dialog, scene and story is well pieced together and fits perfectly. The character designs are well thought of and never feels out of place.
    Despite being a re-release of the title for a newer console, Atlus has    Oh my god, just completed the gameand i must say, this is by far the best game i've ever played. I have never seen a game with such dedicated and effort put into a title. Every dialog, scene and story is well pieced together and fits perfectly. The character designs are well thought of and never feels out of place.
    Despite being a re-release of the title for a newer console, Atlus has added plenty of new features such as animated cut-scenes and online features that definitely spices things up even for people who have already completed the title before. The game features over 70 hours of gameplay which would keep you entertain for weeks or months to come, with such interesting story, it never gets tiring.    … Expand
  5. Meztrov
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    Do you have a PSVita, and into JRPGs? If you said yes to both, Then GET IT!
    I just finished it then, but yea, 'don't think', just get it, you won't regret it...
  6. boshi
    Sep 23, 2013
    10
    amazing. just, amazing. not only is the turn based gameplay fun, but the story is deep and engaging as well as the characters. you spend time with them which improves your bond with them which helps you create personas and help in battle.the game has five difficulties, which range from very easy to very hard, and ng+ which lets you customize your difficulty.
  7. Zackv4861
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
    A superb game if only more developers took inspiration from Atlus. Feels very original and is very immersive with excellent charact design and fun combat. A must on Vita
  8. stopoverrating
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    easily one of the best games on the vita, and a huge improvement over p3p in every sense aspects of the game

    the protagonist is not overpowered as he was compared to p3p and the other characters are much more useful in combat

    so many hidden secrets and love the social links

    it has a lot of replayablility
  9. Creteck
    Oct 8, 2013
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is what i would call, is a game close to perfection (Yes, it is my favorite game of all time)

    I have not played any of the early realises nor have i played the original PS2 edition. It was just a coincidence i brought it. I had a PS Vita, which was lacking good games, I saw that P4G got great reviews, and i thought why not? And I don't like playing Turn Based RPGs, i    Persona 4 Golden is what i would call, is a game close to perfection (Yes, it is my favorite game of all time)

    I have not played any of the early realises nor have i played the original PS2 edition. It was just a coincidence i brought it. I had a PS Vita, which was lacking good games, I saw that P4G got great reviews, and i thought why not? And I don't like playing Turn Based RPGs, i brought it from pure curiosity.

    P4G opened my eyes to something new, i now find turn based gameplay more tolerating and I've fallen got an bigger eye open for games and Anime from Japan.

    I was laughing with the characters, crying, and i even got true feelings for them. P4G is a emotional rollercoaster that keeps you attached to the characters and the world all the way towards the end.

    The Good:
    - Amazing visuals
    - Great voice acting
    - Best writing in gaming history
    - Easy gameplay
    - 100+ Hours of gameplay

    The Bad:
    - You lose your life (The real one)

    I know this review wont be convincing, but really i beg you to try it out. Its the perfect console seller, so buy a PS Vita just for this game!    … Expand
  10. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    10
    The Persona franchise after 3 has seen re-release after re-release. First it was P3, then P3:FES, then P3P, then P4, now P4G. Every time they release a new one, they become that much closer to perfecting their gameplay formula.

    P4 is one of the greatest games of all time, with an incredible story and polish. The Golden improves on this formula once again, by adding a large amount of    The Persona franchise after 3 has seen re-release after re-release. First it was P3, then P3:FES, then P3P, then P4, now P4G. Every time they release a new one, they become that much closer to perfecting their gameplay formula.

    P4 is one of the greatest games of all time, with an incredible story and polish. The Golden improves on this formula once again, by adding a large amount of content, improving the visuals, and slapping it on the vita. If you have a vita, buy this game. Atlus is the best publisher/developer, and they deserve every penny and high metacritic score they receive.    … Expand
  11. brandog0
    Apr 7, 2014
    10
    one of my all time favorite games! the vita version is by far a huge improvement on the ps2 version, if you haven't played this yet I recommend you do! it's fantastic!
  12. Darth_Terronous
    Nov 4, 2013
    10
    Possibly one of the best RPGs ever, it outclasses its predecessor in almost everyday with memorable characters and many dungeons to explore, there is always something to do in Inaba. Although the graphics are considered outdated for the current-gen, the gameplay more than makes up for its weakness
  13. Encore22
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    P4G is one hell of a ride, pretty much anyone can enjoy this game as long as you are willing to invest a couple of hours to get through the 5 hours tutorial. Give it a shot people, very few of you will regret it :).
  14. supermegablox
    Aug 18, 2014
    10
    This is by far the 2nd best game i have ever played(best being Jet Set Radio) i had never played an ATLUS game before i played Persona 4 Golden. i never thought going through high school would be so much fun. the characters all had amazing back stories, and Persona 4 Golden teaches you alot about life, people and just emotions in general. its one of the few games that was able to bring aThis is by far the 2nd best game i have ever played(best being Jet Set Radio) i had never played an ATLUS game before i played Persona 4 Golden. i never thought going through high school would be so much fun. the characters all had amazing back stories, and Persona 4 Golden teaches you alot about life, people and just emotions in general. its one of the few games that was able to bring a tear to my eye, and the only story id say was better was that of the anime Clannad.… Expand
  15. Shi
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    If you have a Vita and you like JRPG's, Persona 4 Golden is a must have. Solid gameplay, great graphics, beautiful artwork, and an excellent story. Definitely the best enhancement of a game I've ever played.
  16. Lionite
    Mar 2, 2014
    10
    This is THE best game I have ever played. The formula of short days with meaningful activities makes it very addictive. The combat is excellent and spices up the formula of turn based battles with chances to take extra turns when hitting a weak spot of an enemy or dealing critical damage. Excellent presentation and style sells the world. The characters and the various voice actors behindThis is THE best game I have ever played. The formula of short days with meaningful activities makes it very addictive. The combat is excellent and spices up the formula of turn based battles with chances to take extra turns when hitting a weak spot of an enemy or dealing critical damage. Excellent presentation and style sells the world. The characters and the various voice actors behind the voices are excellent with realistic dialogue. They are not just JRPG stereotypes but really do act like kids that age. They can be insensitive and awkward but loveable and kind all at the same time. Dungeons are as quick and as deep as you make them. Over powered and want to skip to the boss. Just keep running as enemies rarely catch up to you. I played it in normal mode and got the true ending plus epilogue and I have to say playing it on a second playthrough was worth it. Love the anime cut scenes and lastly the music, its hard to understand but the tunes are catchy and never get old. I really want a follow up story for these guys. Be it anime or a whole new game or even a manga I will snatch it up. My favourite game ever made.

    Buy it!

    From a 22 year old gamer ;)    … Expand
  17. EpicNate6
    Dec 28, 2015
    10
    the game is practically perfect. I love story, game play and setting. I thought its themes were very thought provoking and relateable for everyone. If i had to share a few nit-picks they'd be that some of the voices (especially Chie and Teddie) can get annoying and I think the battle system should have featured more party customization.
  18. Angel060
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    Let me get this out of the way:
    1. In the first half I will be discussing the game itself
    2.In the second half I will discuss the deiferences in the Vita port. Part 1! Persona 4 (along with it's Golden version) is the best game I have ever played. I NEVER in my life thought that a video game would engross me so much that I would cry simply because I had finished it. Everything from the    Let me get this out of the way:
    1. In the first half I will be discussing the game itself
    2.In the second half I will discuss the deiferences in the Vita port.
    Part 1!
    Persona 4 (along with it's Golden version) is the best game I have ever played. I NEVER in my life thought that a video game would engross me so much that I would cry simply because I had finished it. Everything from the controls to the combat system that makes grinding FUN to the art style and the best cast of character ever produced by video games is absolutely, unquestionably, perfect. Persona has a incredibly large cast of characters but still manages to make them all interesting. Even my least favorite character in the game, Rise Kujikawa, is STILL so interesting that she gives Elizabeth and the 2013 Lara Croft a run for their money.The combat system is like a combination of Pokemons monster capturing and weakness exploiting, mixed with Final Fantasies controlling a diverse team aspect. And if you're looking for engaging content, this game has you covered in abundance. From the multiple social links and endings, to dialogue options to questing and dungeon crawling for extras is done absolutely masterfully. Persona 4/Golden is a game that shows us what the medium of gaming has the potential to offer in terms of story telling, because unlike The Last of Us or Beyond Two Souls, it focuses on story and gameplay equally to make something so unimaginably good that it makes even Nintendo's best offerings shiver in fear. If you have a Playstation 2 or Vita and haven't played Persona 4 or Golden, you're missing out on so much it's actually sad.
    Part 2, Golden extras!
    1. Another character you can S.Link by the name of Marie
    2.An extra dungeon
    3. A epilogue taking place three months after you leave
    4.New Game Plus allowing you to play the game again with all stats fro your first playthrough.
    Conclusion
    Persona 4 is a that will probably never be surpassed. So do yourself a favor and spend the best 30 dollars of your life!Rating: 10//10 "Perfect"    … Expand
  19. EclipseEx
    Mar 12, 2014
    10
    Quite possibly the greatest game I've ever played. Story, characters, music, gameplay are all top notch. The characters are without a doubt the games strongest point. It would be impossible not to get attached. Must own for any PS Vita system.
  20. xpaultheman
    Feb 24, 2014
    10
    **This review is purely from a casual RPG player's point of view**
    Persona 4 Golden is one of the best games I've played so far. Before playing P4G, I wasn't aware of this series and/or did not care to know more about them. The reason I bought persona 4 golden was that the game had many good reviews. I bought this game not knowing that I'll get completely sucked into the series of Shin    **This review is purely from a casual RPG player's point of view**
    Persona 4 Golden is one of the best games I've played so far. Before playing P4G, I wasn't aware of this series and/or did not care to know more about them. The reason I bought persona 4 golden was that the game had many good reviews. I bought this game not knowing that I'll get completely sucked into the series of Shin Megami Tensei universe. If I knew about this game earlier, I'd have bought a vita to play it long time ago. Since I don't dare spoil the wonderful story behind this wonderful game, all I can say is that if you are a big fan of RPG like myself, you're in for a delicious treat. Just be careful with your choices in the game, cause your choices dangerously matters here.    … Expand
  21. Eikast
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    So as someone who just the other week finished the game with the Golden True Ending, I think that I am very qualified in leaving a review. I won't go into spoilers but I highly recommend that you look at a guide around September and December so that you know who to max out social links (prior to end of December for Golden Ending), and in early December to get which ending you would like toSo as someone who just the other week finished the game with the Golden True Ending, I think that I am very qualified in leaving a review. I won't go into spoilers but I highly recommend that you look at a guide around September and December so that you know who to max out social links (prior to end of December for Golden Ending), and in early December to get which ending you would like to get, otherwise the game pretty much ends in December for you and you miss out in 20 or so hours of gameplay).

    This game takes a long time to beat, especially if you're going after the Golden True Ending. Take your time and enjoy the game. If you play it on normal you will need to do some light grinding to make boss fights somewhat doable (or even easy if you're high enough). This game is hands down the best game on the PS Vita. I kind of wish they released it later on the PS4 so that more people can enjoy this game. If you have ever liked any sort of JRPG game, then you will enjoy this game. Persona 4 is how you do a good JRPG.    … Expand
  22. AntonArnold
    Jul 16, 2014
    10
    A lot of games interest me for a few hours and then ultimately lose me. I never return. P4G has been an exception. 25+ hours into the game and it still feels fresh. Sure, some of the dialogue is hokey and borderline offensive, but the game still has charm. Looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds.
  23. gabrielpatty
    May 1, 2014
    10
    the 1st reason I bought a PS VITA. Worth my money, time and praise. I love this game and because of that I love my VITA. I wish Atlus Would make a PERSONA exclusive game for vita.
  24. madrat986
    Jun 14, 2014
    10
    As a kid, i was hooked on jRPGS like Final fantasy 1-9, Chrono Trigger, Shining force, Breath of Fire etc. At some point, when i finished breath of fire IV (which is awesome, i recommend) i stopped playing jRPGs. They have a feel about them that is too familiar, and more or less, the same. I don't get that feeling with persona. It's new, refreshing and a role-playing aspect of an ROLE PLAYAs a kid, i was hooked on jRPGS like Final fantasy 1-9, Chrono Trigger, Shining force, Breath of Fire etc. At some point, when i finished breath of fire IV (which is awesome, i recommend) i stopped playing jRPGs. They have a feel about them that is too familiar, and more or less, the same. I don't get that feeling with persona. It's new, refreshing and a role-playing aspect of an ROLE PLAY GAME (RPG). Characters are well developed, and that is the accent of the game. Fighting has some cool mechanics, and that is fine too. Game feels like a mix between final fantasy, monster rancher and life simulator. It is weird, i give you that, but it kinda works. It works better than anyone would expect. While today RPGs teach you that you can get ANYTHING you want if you grind long enough, talk to people etc... persona is not like that. It gives you options and it's up to you how you'll play your "cards". Great story, great characters and amazing gameplay on great system. 10/10… Expand
  25. Avianar80
    Jun 12, 2014
    10
    A lot of people have asked me if it's worth buying a Vita, and my answer is always another question, 'Do you like JRPGs?" If yes, then Persona 4 Golden is the main reason to buy this system. I had never played a Persona game before, but the hype finally got to me, and I'll admit that I bought the system to play P4G. I have not had a single bit of buyer's remorse, because the game isA lot of people have asked me if it's worth buying a Vita, and my answer is always another question, 'Do you like JRPGs?" If yes, then Persona 4 Golden is the main reason to buy this system. I had never played a Persona game before, but the hype finally got to me, and I'll admit that I bought the system to play P4G. I have not had a single bit of buyer's remorse, because the game is fantastic. A beautiful story with many twists and turns, great fluid gameplay that never feels stiff (here's looking at you, Final Fantasy X...), and characters that will stick with you forever. There's a reason Persona 4 has sparked the most spinoffs, and it's because it's easily one of the best RPGs ever conceived. If you haven't played this game, do yourself a favor and buy it. Truly a game that lives up to the hype.… Expand
  26. erhanz
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    Just finished Persona 4 The Golden last night. I must admit that this game is a MASTERPIECE. I'll say it upfront, i'm giving this game a 10/10. I enjoyed the game very much.

    The story about a young boy who was sent to live with his uncle in the countryside, Inaba Town. He will have to live there for a year. The first time he arrived, lots of rumor about the midnight channel and people    Just finished Persona 4 The Golden last night. I must admit that this game is a MASTERPIECE. I'll say it upfront, i'm giving this game a 10/10. I enjoyed the game very much.

    The story about a young boy who was sent to live with his uncle in the countryside, Inaba Town. He will have to live there for a year. The first time he arrived, lots of rumor about the midnight channel and people missing. What exactly happened in Inaba & what's our hero role in all of this? Play and find it out.

    Plus point:
    - This game has like every aspect to make the game enjoyable. First of all, a strong main story. I mean yeah, you are a high schooler who is a student at days while playing the role of a guy who can summon persona and whack the ass of Shadows? That's pretty much cool. And not just that, we got lines of strong supporting characters. You could unfold what happened in Inaba, searching for the truth or stop at the false truth, it's all up to you. Because the fate of the story is in your hand.
    - Social links & normal life! Supporting characters are not just supporting characters, you can actually bond with them and get extra side story. Our hero is a high school student, so it's just normal to have activities outside school. You can go on a date, hang out with your friends, find a girlfriend, eat at the restaurant, learn more about your friends, you can do part time jobs, read books, make lunch, etc. This makes the game just real and we can relate it to our life as well.
    - Music! Shoji Meguro is definitely a genius. He writes most of the songs for the Megami Tensei series and yes, this game has addictive music. The battle music, theme song, background music, it's just awesome. It makes you enjoy the game more than ever.
    - Persona 4 The Golden is like a complete edition of Persona 4. At first i thought just some extra scene and a little upgrade. I was wrong. The new shuffle system, extra scene of going skiing, going to beach, festival & stuffs? It's just awesome. New social link like Marie and her true story? That's just awesome. This is my 2nd time playing it and i'm still amazed by the new contents. Costumes, Riding Bike, 3rd Evolution. Epilogue showing how's your friend a year later, & etc. Thumbs up Atlus, just...awesome.

    Minus Point:
    - Seriously? None. But if i have to point it out. You can get the "True" True Ending only if you play it the 2nd time. Well, most people would love to play it again. But not for me, uh-uh. I don't like playing the whole game for the 2nd time. But by playing it the 2nd time, that means you can get the other Social Link that you haven't got the first time. Well it's all about perspective though.

    After all i REALLY....REALLY recommend you to buy this game if you own a Vita. This game is a masterpiece and you GOT to have this game. 10/10, nuff said & just grab the f*cking game.    … Expand
  27. YatterJTZ
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One struggles to put into words the superb quality of this game. Brilliant story full of twist and turns, humorous dialogues, loveable characters that make social links worth maxing out, and strategical RPG gameplay that really makes the player choose their moves carefully all are the ingredients that helped make this game the wonder that it is. Challenge is also there with increasingly difficult boss and enemy battles and with time management in maxing out all social links before a year has been and gone. I have played this game four times over and enjoyed just as much each time, with secrets after the player's first playthrough such as hidden bosses. By far, one of the best games on the PS Vita and definitely one to pick up.… Expand
  28. SexyTractorDsco
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    The Vita is called a P4G machine for a reason. This game alone sold the system for most and it's constantly showered with praise to this day and for good reason. It's one of the best games of all time. Not much else to say. If you haven't played it yet, DO IT.
  29. MichaelCutts
    Jul 24, 2014
    10
    I'm usually not one for JRPGS. I'm terrible at micromanaging and have a tendency to not see a 60 hour campaign to its entirety. That being said, Persona 4 Golden is one of my favorite RPGs ever. I haven't felt this strongly about a group of characters since Mass Effect 2. This game alone is worth buying a Vita for.
  30. WelshTom
    Jul 25, 2014
    10
    One of the greatest RPGs of all time. As you get lost in its intriguing plot, you will try to balance the silent protagonist's social life with challenging dungeon crawling. Polished gameplay, colourful characters and a wonderful soundtrack make this an unforgettable experience.
  31. Kai82
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    One of the best if not the best RPG of all time. The characters, npcs and setting is unmatched. The story is a believable masterpiece with lot of plot twists and multiple endings. All characters fell alive and have their own stories / personalities. The game-play is a mixture of rpg and daily live sim. Your decisions matter. You can make friends (= gain additional / better abilities), workOne of the best if not the best RPG of all time. The characters, npcs and setting is unmatched. The story is a believable masterpiece with lot of plot twists and multiple endings. All characters fell alive and have their own stories / personalities. The game-play is a mixture of rpg and daily live sim. Your decisions matter. You can make friends (= gain additional / better abilities), work (= make money), learn for school (better exam results) and much more. Except for some events it is totally up to you. For me this game alone is a reason to buy a vita.… Expand
  32. TheOneTwoThree
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
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  33. Sploolordcam
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    One of the very few games which I give a perfect score to, Persona 4 Golden has made it onto my list of all time favorite games, a list which is usually only dominated by nostalgia! The Vita version of this classic PS2 jRPG includes a new "true" ending to the story as well as a new "bad" ending, an updated soundtrack, and new social links. The game itself plays like a detective RPG. Set inOne of the very few games which I give a perfect score to, Persona 4 Golden has made it onto my list of all time favorite games, a list which is usually only dominated by nostalgia! The Vita version of this classic PS2 jRPG includes a new "true" ending to the story as well as a new "bad" ending, an updated soundtrack, and new social links. The game itself plays like a detective RPG. Set in the small town of Inaba, the player goes through a year making friends and investigating a string of murder cases which upset the tranquility of your new town. The gameplay sports an intuitive turn based battle system where your relationship to your fellow party members can determine the actions they may take in battle. The tried and true turn-based gameplay which jRPGs are so famous for is enhanced through the amazing vocal soundtrack which seems to bounce in beat with your party and keep even the most mundane of fights feeling exciting. In the game you can collect various "Personas" which level up and learn new moves as they progress. Fusion of these personas is also extremely handy to create powerful new personas and give you and your allies a wide range of tactics to employ. The story in the game is absolutely top notch, from each ending and each social link you gather an extremely in depth and developed view of each of the many major characters in the game. The mystery keeps you guessing who the killer is, and the social aspects of the game allow you to become extremely connected to the various characters who all have their share of very human character flaws. When not dungeon crawling, you are able to control the daily life of the main character and choose your path through Inaba. From when to complete homework, where you want to work as a part time job, and even if you feel like going to bed early, there are plenty of options which the game offers. Persona 4 Golden is an experience I won't soon forget, the title lends credence to the quality of the game. It is quite Golden, and as such deserves a 10/10… Expand
  34. reconplayer9037
    Nov 6, 2014
    10
    This is hereby my favorite game on the PS VITA, the story is amazing, the characters are well done and the RPG elements are well implemented. It has all the elements from Persona 4, more events and an extra character. I have played this game start to finish 5 times already..... Yeah, its that good.
  35. slim1985
    May 20, 2015
    10
    one of the best JRPG all the time for me the AMAZING gameplay system the story and the soundtracks the interfaces everything is perfect about this game i just loved it that much i highly recommend it for jrpg fans its a MUST
  36. saxo27
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    This game, without a doubt, is one of the best games I have ever played. The lenght of the game is extensive. The music is well crafted and uniqu to the game. The battle system is smooth and engaging. Where this game truely shines is in the voice acting and character development. Persona 4 Golden has the player (or at least me) truely caring and feeling for the various characters. TheThis game, without a doubt, is one of the best games I have ever played. The lenght of the game is extensive. The music is well crafted and uniqu to the game. The battle system is smooth and engaging. Where this game truely shines is in the voice acting and character development. Persona 4 Golden has the player (or at least me) truely caring and feeling for the various characters. The characters can be funny, dramatic, annoying, persistent and a vast arrary of other qualities. The development team produced well rounded protagonists with quite a bit of depth. Everything about this game shines and it deserves to be played. ATLUS is a company that has been producing quality and this is a fine example. Enjoy.… Expand
  37. Lewster1234
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    Best JRPG off all time perfect characters and story...................................................................................................
  38. 10mooses
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    Took me 100 hours to finish and my only criticism is that it isn't long enough. It's worth buying a vita for and I'm not even a RPG fan, never mind JRPGs.
  39. br3ndanp
    Jul 29, 2015
    10
    I was never big into anime or JRPG's, but after seeing the praise for this game, I decided to pick it up in a recent sale. After getting through the long intro, the game just... opened. I found myself hooked with all the different mechanics, collecting Personas, managing S-Link relationships, doing jobs, attending school, and most of all, crawling through dungeons. Definitely one of my newI was never big into anime or JRPG's, but after seeing the praise for this game, I decided to pick it up in a recent sale. After getting through the long intro, the game just... opened. I found myself hooked with all the different mechanics, collecting Personas, managing S-Link relationships, doing jobs, attending school, and most of all, crawling through dungeons. Definitely one of my new favourite games, I can't put it down.… Expand
  40. Dukemang
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is standard for many JRPG games to hold to, as Atlus has continuously developed their baseline gameplay formulas into an engaging and heartfelt experience in Persona 4 Golden. The lighthearted cast of characters within a small town consisting of many mysterious events that unfold throughout the story makes this game a must for anyone who enjoys the RPG genre.
  41. GildedMind
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Persona 4 is the epitome of a game gone 'perfect.' It bears no flaws, and shows no sign of incompetency; it reeks of polish. This is no more evident than in the game's fantastic presentation. Menu's sparkle, character-art pops and the music fits each mood perfectly. The gameplay is split into two separate parts, combat and socializing. During most months a schoolmate of yours will bePersona 4 is the epitome of a game gone 'perfect.' It bears no flaws, and shows no sign of incompetency; it reeks of polish. This is no more evident than in the game's fantastic presentation. Menu's sparkle, character-art pops and the music fits each mood perfectly. The gameplay is split into two separate parts, combat and socializing. During most months a schoolmate of yours will be kidnapped and thrown into a mysterious TV world and it will be your responsibility to head into the TV world and rescue them. Inside you will battle hideous creatures known as 'shadows' the rejected emotions we all carry within ourselves personified. The combat's surface-level simplicity actually makes the overall experience much deeper and more strategic. There are clearly layed out attacks, and very few complications. (Fire-attack, wind-attack, physical-attack,) but that means that instead of focusing on move-advantage during combat you focus on the general strategies at play. It's up to you to decide on how you want each battle to play out, since almost all enemies in the game can be killed near instantly most well placed attacks will do it. But since you too can die near instantaneously it can often be a difficult decision between deciding whether or not you want to go all in and rush a battle and risk a misstep and getting hammered, or playing it safe and risk drawing the battle on for far too long. The game is merciless, which is made no more evident than in the boss fights, where it feels like more of a game of 'how many walls can I put between my enemy and me?' It's a well thought out survival. The second portion of the game comes in these 'socializing' sections. The game has a heavy theme based around friendship, and it is the bonds you forge with others that make you more powerful. This may seem like a cheesy idea but it's handled with such maturity and such depth that it feels more than just your typical 'friendship is magic' type trope. So when you're not battling shadows, you're usually trying to power up your social-links by spending time with your friends. Each time a schoolmate of yours is kidnapped you only have a limited amount of time to save them, and it's completely up to you on how to spend that time. Preparation is key, but so is relaxation. One day you may be training, than buying equipment, hanging out with friends... and then another day you might be fishing or gardening for life-saving vegetables. The story is expertly written, with likable characters, an interesting villain and a massive array of plot-twists and subtle themes including a particularly interesting conflict of ideologies near the end. I won't spoil any of it for you here though. All and all, everything looks nice, plays nice and sounds nice with the voice acting being a major highlight of the game. If you don't like RPGs, Persona is certainly not going to change your mind on that. It really is a typical turn-based rpg at its heart, but the surrounding elements are what make it flawless. Persona 4 Golden is certainly deserving of a perfect score; just, do yourself a favour and watch neither of the anime adaptions. They're terrible.… Expand
  42. MikeGold
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 Golden upgrades an already cult classic game in nearly every single way. More content, better graphics, more bonuses available right from the main menu of the game. If you have a 100 hours to sink into a game, you should strongly consider this title.
  43. X-Rock
    May 2, 2015
    10
    This is hands down my favorite game of all time. It's not so much a game as an actual experience that just does a fantastic job of immersing you into its world, its characters, the story, everything. In the 95 hours it took me to finish it, I laughed, I cried, felt like a badass, summoned Helel, Satan, and Odin all in awesome, epic battles. There isn't really anything that I can find wrongThis is hands down my favorite game of all time. It's not so much a game as an actual experience that just does a fantastic job of immersing you into its world, its characters, the story, everything. In the 95 hours it took me to finish it, I laughed, I cried, felt like a badass, summoned Helel, Satan, and Odin all in awesome, epic battles. There isn't really anything that I can find wrong about this game. Everything from the story, characters, gameplay, and music is just fantastic. You owe it to yourself to play this game.… Expand
  44. DanHazy
    Feb 28, 2016
    10
    I'll list three of my favorite games so you will know what type of gamer is writing this review.  

    Atelier Totori  Danganronpa  Fire Emblem  THE GOOD:  MUSIC: Music is amazing. Some of the best game music you will hear.   GRAPHICS:Graphics are good,, this is a touched up PS2 game so the expectations should be along those lines.     VOICE ACTING: Voice acting is great. The    I'll list three of my favorite games so you will know what type of gamer is writing this review.  

    Atelier Totori 
    Danganronpa 
    Fire Emblem 

    THE GOOD: 

    MUSIC: Music is amazing. Some of the best game music you will hear.  

    GRAPHICS:Graphics are good,, this is a touched up PS2 game so the expectations should be along those lines. 
      
    VOICE ACTING: Voice acting is great. The voice actor for Chie Satanoka was different from the original PS2 title, but I didn't hardly notice a difference and the replacement is just as talented. This game was voice acted about 80 percent of the time. 

    GAMEPLAY: Gameplay is awesome. From dungeon exploring to enhancing social links. 
      
    STORY: Story is perhaps the best part of all. Great story with twist and turns. With several humorous moments   

    THE BAD: 

    This is expected from any RPG so I couldnt take away from the score but the dungeons and enhancing social links does run a bit stale towards the end. Especially if you unlock the extra playable dungeons. My gameplay time was 70 hours when I finished this game.  

    IN DEPTH REVIEW: 

    You control a party of up to four characters in the dungeons. You can eventually choose between seven or eight characters. Each character has thier unique playstyle. From healer/magic user, to a juggernaut with great attack but low hit. When your not in dungeons, you spend time going to school and spending time with freinds. After school ends in the afternoon, you can spend time with a freind. When you do this, you increase social link ranks which allow you to bonus experience to a persona that you can create. When a social link is maxed, you can create that social links special persona also.  
    You can create personas by fusing together one of more the personas that you currently have. You can get personas by fighting battles. They can simply be acquired at the end of battle.  

    The battle system is composed of finding an enemy's weakness and expoiting it for extra damage and a chance for an all out attack. An all out attack is when all four party members attack at once for big damage. There are no random encounters, most all fights can be avoided if you wish. Also, there is instant kill in this game, which the eneimies can use also. This means that you can get a gameover screen in the blink of an eye. This wasnt a huge problem in this game and there are items you can obtain to prevent it.  

    THE GOLDEN VERSION DIFFERENCE: 

    Different voice actor for Chie  
    More animations  
    More social links  
    Costumes that you can equip in dungeons.  
    An extra dungeon  

    There is also a bathing scene with the girls and some costumes show nudity. I obtained a costume that showed part of naotos rear. The bathing scene shows some rear also.  

    This wraps up this review. Hope it helps.    … Expand
  45. LVeldhuizen
    Jul 30, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With Persona 4 Golden, Atlas has done the best job a video game creator could ever do. This game is an absolute masterpiece! The attractive, long story is fun to both play and watch through with a very cool plot. It's worth playing through it at least two times because of New Game+ with optional endings, optional bosses and extra cutscenes. They made Persona 4 even better with the Golden version by introducing new ways of battle, a new character and a new ending. This game is the only game ever made that deserves a 5/5, 10/10 or 100/100!… Expand
  46. Ducks123
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    This game has an amazing story,great dialogue,awesome battle system and is a JRPG out of the JRPG genre to me since you will also simulate a Japanese high school life and overall a must play game even if you are not a JRPG fan,since you will spend a lot of time on this masterpiece of a re-release
  47. themonsterofROC
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    This was my first SMT game, it took me about two months to get into as I had been playing it on and off but once I really sat down and treatd it like a console game instead of a mobile game(most vita games are console games) I got sucked into the world of iniba and it changed my perception of what JRPG's were and what turn based combat is
  48. Aridos
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is the must-have game for the PsVita.

    I'm not afraid to say this was the reason I bought a PsTV. The game is a RPG, based around some old japanese town where the hero goes for a year, and from there things roll on, into mystery and adventure, I won't spoil too much. Like the rest of the Shin Megami series beforehand, the game takes RPG conventions and plays around    Persona 4 Golden is the must-have game for the PsVita.

    I'm not afraid to say this was the reason I bought a PsTV.

    The game is a RPG, based around some old japanese town where the hero goes for a year, and from there things roll on, into mystery and adventure, I won't spoil too much.

    Like the rest of the Shin Megami series beforehand, the game takes RPG conventions and plays around with them to create a fluid and fun gameplay.

    A lot of elements show great design, and newcomers will love it, while old-commers already bought it so why are they even reading this?

    The game remembers the best platform for storytelling: if you create compelling characters you can have fun with, you'll be that much more drawn to their stories, and Persona 4 Golden is all about story.

    With the player character in the front and center of it all, it's fun to get lost in personal banters and conversation with the varied characters, something that transcended the 'We'll tell you how this character develops and you'll sit there and like it' moments of Persona 3.
    Showing that the studio has come to understand that fun gameplay and engaging story is better than a good story.

    The Golden tag adds a few new Personas, scenes, interactions, etc.
    It's worth to explore everything new for those who only played Persona 4 Vanilla before, and for anyone else, just enjoy the game the way you want to.
    There's no right or wrong choice in the game, oh, except in the end.

    I don't like to say it for any game, but Persona 4 Golden stumbles near the end of the game-
    There the game will give you a warning to save, and if you lack patience, you'll want to pull out an FAQ and see the 'Right' way to reach the ending of the game.

    It shows that while Atlus has the right track of mind to let the player fail and know they did, but not tell him what he did wrong once he floped, so he can load up a save and do it over to continue anyway.

    Hopefully, this will be fixed with Persona 5, but that's another review.    … Expand
  49. gq_foine
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    The best game in the franchise! The best RPGs game in the last 9yrs!!! The story, music, characters, game development is amazing!! If you liked Persona 4 on PS2. Well this is like the remastered super elite version!!!! In my top 3 best RPGs of all time right behind Chrono Trigger and FFVI.
  50. BowserTheBig69
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is probably the best game I ever played. This game changed my life, and I have to tell you all why.

    First, the graphics. This is the "worst" part of game since it's a game from PS2 with some fixes, but it's impossible to hide the roots of the game. But the artistic design of ALL the Persona and the characters is really, really good. The number of Persona is huge, and    Persona 4 Golden is probably the best game I ever played. This game changed my life, and I have to tell you all why.

    First, the graphics. This is the "worst" part of game since it's a game from PS2 with some fixes, but it's impossible to hide the roots of the game. But the artistic design of ALL the Persona and the characters is really, really good. The number of Persona is huge, and the users will be enjoy seeing all the quality of all of them.

    Let's continue with the sound. This is probably one of the best section in the game: there are a lot of songs, and the best: all of them are fantastic. The opening, the battle theme, the bosses theme... All are incredible good songs and some of them have lyrics. There is even a music game of Persona 4, so the music is an incredible favorable point.

    And now, the gameplay itself. The game it's a year and you have to do normal life like a student... But when you finish your class, you have to rescue people in the TV world. Sounds crazy (and IT'S CRAZY) but the combination of life simulator and RPG is unbelievable. All the 80h of the game you are enjoying, and the hours seem minutes. The social links is the best point of the game: it's a system that indicates the level of a relationship with a friend you have (and, of course, if you get level 10 with a girl, you'll boyfriends!). This system has a lot of importance in the RPG part too. Each social link is an Arcana, and when you fuse a Persona of these Arcana, you will gain more experience than usual.

    The plot is really good, and the characters... You will fall in love with them. ALL are amazing and have their own story, and you will see how they developed during the game. The game has a lot of funny moments, but has really sadly moments too. Theses aspects are really balanced, having more funny moments and the beginning and more sadly moments at the end.

    A total perfect game that all of you have to play.    … Expand
  51. whatshisface
    Jun 30, 2018
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is truly a masterpiece. Everything comes together in this game to make it an emotional story that will stick with you. The music, the characters, the relationships, and the atmosphere all really pull you into the game and when it’s over, emotions will be forced to the surface.

    I was late into playing this game since I (wrongly) thought it’s not the type of game I’m    Persona 4 Golden is truly a masterpiece. Everything comes together in this game to make it an emotional story that will stick with you. The music, the characters, the relationships, and the atmosphere all really pull you into the game and when it’s over, emotions will be forced to the surface.

    I was late into playing this game since I (wrongly) thought it’s not the type of game I’m Into, and I have played a lot of games in three decades. After beating this one it quickly made its place into my top 5 games and without a doubt my #1 vita game period.

    If you are like me and somehow have not played some rendition of Persona 4, give it a shot, it might surprise you. It sure as hell surprised me.    … Expand
  52. MatadorVoraz
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    A fantastic game, held me for many hours, there are several reasons. Great upgrade system, great battle system, great story, great soundtrack, great secondary activities and pastime. Surely, the best game I played on PS Vita.
  53. Ogie
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This game is just incredible. Amazing story, amazing gameplay, amazing music, really good graphic. What do you want more? This game is perfect or almost perfect in everything. The game is too much enjoyable, it won't let you leave for long. Even this is just english version for west, this dubbing is amazing and best I have seen in games so far. Persona 4 Golden is just... wow! For everyThis game is just incredible. Amazing story, amazing gameplay, amazing music, really good graphic. What do you want more? This game is perfect or almost perfect in everything. The game is too much enjoyable, it won't let you leave for long. Even this is just english version for west, this dubbing is amazing and best I have seen in games so far. Persona 4 Golden is just... wow! For every RPG fan this should be must and even for people who usually don't like this genre I can say this will change you opinion on RPGs! The best PS VITA game!

    GRAPHIC - 8
    GAMEPLAY - 10
    LASTING APPEAL - 10
    EXECUTION - 10

    OVERAL - 9,5    … Expand
  54. jesusmarin100
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    After playing almost 100 hours to this game I can say that Persona 4 is one of the best game that I have played in my life.

    Everything in this game is amazing, story, combat, music, characters... The incredible story, full of mystery, the fun and entretaining battle system, the great music and the dearest characters have maked with this game my favourite game. Worth buy a PS Vita    After playing almost 100 hours to this game I can say that Persona 4 is one of the best game that I have played in my life.

    Everything in this game is amazing, story, combat, music, characters...

    The incredible story, full of mystery, the fun and entretaining battle system, the great music and the dearest characters have maked with this game my favourite game.

    Worth buy a PS Vita to play this game, now I am waiting for Persona 5 :D    … Expand
  55. Irouzan
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    This review is going to be short as this game has already been reviewed a lot and gotten praise everywhere.

    Persona 4 Golden is a port of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 for the ps2, with a lot of upgrades and changes. One of the major additions is a new character, Marie, and a side story to go with her, as well new Social Links for her and Adachi. Overall Persona 4 was and is a great    This review is going to be short as this game has already been reviewed a lot and gotten praise everywhere.

    Persona 4 Golden is a port of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 for the ps2, with a lot of upgrades and changes. One of the major additions is a new character, Marie, and a side story to go with her, as well new Social Links for her and Adachi.

    Overall Persona 4 was and is a great game, and Persona 4 Golden makes it even better, and portable as well. With a great story involving unforgettable characters solving a murder mystery that spans two different worlds, and with many different personas to use in battle and fuse together, this game is arguably the best on the vita when it came out, and even in 2015-2016.

    Persona 4 Golden deserves a 9.5 at least, if you enjoy JRPGs and stories with memorable characters. This is of course THE game to buy if you purchase a vita, and you will not regret that decision.    … Expand
  56. ThecriticGoD
    Mar 15, 2016
    10
    It would be wrong to call this the new Final Fantasy because eventhough it's a turn-based RPG there are way too many differences with FF, but if there's one saga that's to continue with the legacy of the great turn RPGs, it's Persona, and Persona IV is simply the most refined in the saga. Great characters, great anime-like graphics, great storyline, great music, great everything basically.It would be wrong to call this the new Final Fantasy because eventhough it's a turn-based RPG there are way too many differences with FF, but if there's one saga that's to continue with the legacy of the great turn RPGs, it's Persona, and Persona IV is simply the most refined in the saga. Great characters, great anime-like graphics, great storyline, great music, great everything basically. I just can't think of any RPG saga that is close to Persona nowadays.

    And also, best game in the PS Vita by far, definetely worth it's prize.    … Expand
  57. Rising94
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    A esto si que llamo una obra maestra en los rpg. Es un juego que mantiene la línea de los combate por turnos. Buena jugabilidad, bonitos graficos, buena música y gran variedad de Personae. Es un juego perfectos para las personas que le gustan los jrpg puro y duro. Además tiene un inglés básico y entendible. Sigue así Atlus!
  58. ghostwarmen
    Nov 21, 2016
    10
    By far and large the best JRPG I've played IMO. A fantastic game, near perfection! Fantastic story, very likable characters, and fantastic JRPG gameplay! This is an absolute MUST PLAY!
  59. ptonyoliver
    Aug 1, 2016
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is a near perfect game, the best game on the Vita and in the franchise. Everything it offers and does it offers and does well. Story, characters, music, gameplay, mechanics, challenge, etc. It is one of my favorite games of all time and I'm glad I could play it.
  60. Clone_Jock
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    With a soundtrack that will make you sing right after you get out of bed in the morning and a story that hits the "feels" real hard Persona 4 Golden is a real treat to almost anybody who plays it. (Also this is my first review).

    Gameplay - Persona 4 Golden is a single player role-playing game with a social simulation that the game refers to as "Social links". Persona 4 Golden uses    With a soundtrack that will make you sing right after you get out of bed in the morning and a story that hits the "feels" real hard Persona 4 Golden is a real treat to almost anybody who plays it. (Also this is my first review).

    Gameplay - Persona 4 Golden is a single player role-playing game with a social simulation that the game refers to as "Social links". Persona 4 Golden uses elements from traditional RPG's and blends it with the in game social links. For example say you hang out with one of your friends in game for a serious talk, after the talk your "understanding" may increase or if you complete part of a social link your powers to create personas of your friends arcana will grow and so you would be able to make more personas to help you in battle. Think of Persona 4 Goldens gameplay as two parts. One part is in the real world of inaba where you progress your S.L (Social Links), go to school, do part time jobs, etc. The other part is in the TV world (The Dungeon of Persona 4 Golden) where you battle these things known as "Shadows". The battle system in P4G is very simple to grasp onto. Actions such as Attack,skill,etc. will appear in a dialogue box in the lower bottom-left of the screen that you can navigate, and on the right side of the screen their will be character portraits that display each characters HP & SP in your party.

    Soundtrack - "Truth is elusive, its nowhere to be found ..." It's stuck in my head! This games soundtrack will no doubt be your favorite video game soundtrack. It's catchy, upbeat, and it will make you feel younger! Seriously it will! Look up the opening theme for P4G!

    Story - The main reason why you would want to buy P4G is because of the story, its a masterpiece and the S.L's are a huge part of character development in this game and they are so good! The plot is extremely intriguing, and compelling but be ready to put your thinking caps on because the story is convoluted at times. Without spoiling anything I will briefly explain hardly anything about the beginning. On April 11th, 2011, the MC arrives in a small town called inaba to live with his uncle for a year because his parents are away on a business trip. Just after the MC arrives to inaba a TV announcer is found dead hanging from an antenna ... who could do such a thing? We might need people that work in the police force of inaba like Adachi to solve this case.

    Graphics - Though this game does not have the best graphics they are good graphics nonetheless. Keep in mind that P4G is a remake of P4 on the ps2 and does not really offer much of a graphical enhancement going from PS2 to the PsVita (P4G adds a new character named Marie into the mix of P4 and a new opening theme also new events to experience with your group of friends), but when a game gets as good as P4 graphics become almost ignorable because your so focused on other things in the game. The animated cutscene's in P4G look amazing on the other hand.

    Audio - Remember back in the day when you used play on your first console? If your first console came out before 2005 do you remember hearing the audio? Do you remember how clear it was? If you said yes and remember the audio being not so clear that isnt the case for P4G, the audio is extremely clear and literally never sounds off. From the voice acting, to hearing youf footsteps in the TV world everything sounds right.

    Verdict - It is a must buy ... NOW!    … Expand
  61. Shlag
    Sep 11, 2016
    10
    Never have I played a game like this.

    The story, the music, the characters, everything, just everything verge on perfection. At first, i was hesitant buying a Vita for it (no real reason to do so really) but every tear i shed while playing this game...every tear made every penny more then worth. Epic. just epic. Be prepared to become an emotional wreck for as long as your    Never have I played a game like this.

    The story, the music, the characters, everything, just everything verge on perfection.

    At first, i was hesitant buying a Vita for it (no real reason to do so really) but every tear i shed while playing this game...every tear made every penny more then worth.

    Epic. just epic. Be prepared to become an emotional wreck for as long as your formidable adventure will last savoring this masterpiece. A-ABSOLUTELY-MUST-BUY!    … Expand
  62. fborjas
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Persona 4 Golden for PS Vita is a JRPG that completely envelops you for dozens of hours and does not let you escape. You get it with a really varied and charismatic cast of characters, making you live a double life inside the TV and out as a teenager. The plot of murders unfolds little by little as you develop ever deeper bonds with your friends and people around you until you feel onePersona 4 Golden for PS Vita is a JRPG that completely envelops you for dozens of hours and does not let you escape. You get it with a really varied and charismatic cast of characters, making you live a double life inside the TV and out as a teenager. The plot of murders unfolds little by little as you develop ever deeper bonds with your friends and people around you until you feel one more in Inaba. An unforgettable and indispensable game for lovers of JRPG.… Expand
  63. ambroser53
    Dec 27, 2016
    10
    Seriously one of my favorite games to ever happen upon. My love for RPGs like this stem from their ability to put meaning and feeling behind the sprites and turn-based battles they consist of. The core mechanics, when looked at from the perspective of a heartless robot, aren't anything to shout about, but it's the meaning the game puts behind everything that really gets you engaged in theSeriously one of my favorite games to ever happen upon. My love for RPGs like this stem from their ability to put meaning and feeling behind the sprites and turn-based battles they consist of. The core mechanics, when looked at from the perspective of a heartless robot, aren't anything to shout about, but it's the meaning the game puts behind everything that really gets you engaged in the world and the fantastically written characters.
    If you have a ps vita you either do or should own this, but for me it was well worth buying a vita for.    … Expand
  64. Kamiyasi
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    A Masterpiece.

    From the story, characters, and writing, to the progression, RPG mechanics, abilities, and soundtrack; this game is near perfect.
  65. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    I was introduced to Persona series by this game. Of course many SMT purist hate this entry because is the most friendly one. But if you just like games, RPG's you can find a very different thing here. This game alone makes PSVita worth buying. Yukiko Best Waifu!
  66. Lee_Godspeed
    May 4, 2017
    10
    So having never played a Persona game I was totally blind to it other than the many greatest games/rpg lists it appears in. Wow I was in no expecting it to be as amazing as it was. Over 100 hours play and I never stopped thinking about it when I wasn't even playing it. The story is great very typical to an anime but that's a good thing with characters I was totally invested in and caredSo having never played a Persona game I was totally blind to it other than the many greatest games/rpg lists it appears in. Wow I was in no expecting it to be as amazing as it was. Over 100 hours play and I never stopped thinking about it when I wasn't even playing it. The story is great very typical to an anime but that's a good thing with characters I was totally invested in and cared about. I also loved the combat, very old school turn based action with its own spin with the personas you can create and use with its many different skills and personas. It's also not just fight, fight and fight. It's broken up with having to juggle your everyday school life, from making friends to having to work or study to pass exams. Ive played many games and that of rpgs in my time but this is easily the best I've ever played and also one of the best games in general I've ever played. A must play… Expand
  67. gregorius
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    I'm glad I stayed on this game at the beginning because it's quite slow. Once you get the freedom to actually play the game you will be rewarded with one of the most amazing and likable characters in gaming history. The story itself is quite compelling and engaging to move the plot. The social and life simulation is top notch never in a game I enjoyed do tedious work and be rewarded by it.I'm glad I stayed on this game at the beginning because it's quite slow. Once you get the freedom to actually play the game you will be rewarded with one of the most amazing and likable characters in gaming history. The story itself is quite compelling and engaging to move the plot. The social and life simulation is top notch never in a game I enjoyed do tedious work and be rewarded by it. My time in P4G is meaningful that I feel I'm living a double life. It's that good!… Expand
  68. Valkana
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Never played the Persona Series but was told to start with this one on the Vita. The game is the best one on the Vita. In fact it's the best games to take on the go because there is so much to do and you can spend a 100 hrs with it. The story is intriguing and the characters are like able and have personality. Game play wise it's really great and everything seems to fit in perfect. It'sNever played the Persona Series but was told to start with this one on the Vita. The game is the best one on the Vita. In fact it's the best games to take on the go because there is so much to do and you can spend a 100 hrs with it. The story is intriguing and the characters are like able and have personality. Game play wise it's really great and everything seems to fit in perfect. It's definitely worth the purchase. I gave it a 10 because I don't feel there was anything wrong with it for a Portable game and I enjoyed every bit of the world they created.… Expand
  69. daddydom
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Of course, everybody knows it by now. Persona 4 Golden is the best game on the Vita, and maybe even one of the best games ever made. Everything comes together to form something beautiful and compelling. Murder, romance, friendships, even worlds inside TVs! The music, oooooh the music. The same songs for 75+ hours and they never get old. You'll find yourself singing along in no time. BuyOf course, everybody knows it by now. Persona 4 Golden is the best game on the Vita, and maybe even one of the best games ever made. Everything comes together to form something beautiful and compelling. Murder, romance, friendships, even worlds inside TVs! The music, oooooh the music. The same songs for 75+ hours and they never get old. You'll find yourself singing along in no time. Buy the game, play the game. Trust me, you'll never forget it.… Expand
  70. belody42
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    The sole reason I and many others purchased a ps vita. Despite this being my first venture into the Persona series I knew it would be something special and that it would tick all my boxes for a great game, however, little did I know it would become my favourite game of all time (Maybe once I finish Persona 5 it will drop down to second though). The charm, charisma and depth the majority ofThe sole reason I and many others purchased a ps vita. Despite this being my first venture into the Persona series I knew it would be something special and that it would tick all my boxes for a great game, however, little did I know it would become my favourite game of all time (Maybe once I finish Persona 5 it will drop down to second though). The charm, charisma and depth the majority of the cast and story provides is incredible and by the time you finish this game you will feel as though you are saying goodbye to your real life best friends. This is largely thanks to the narrative driven core of the game as well as the unique social link system that was introduced to the series in Persona 3 and has been refined further in each main entry to the series since. This system allows you to become closer to various characters in the game and uncover their backstory and secrets whilst also granting you rewards that make the dungeon crawling aspect of the game easier and more enjoyable. Oh yeah, this game also has dungeon crawling which is sometimes easy to forget due to the game so heavily focusing on the story and characters. Whilst unfortunately the dungeons are usually quite barebones the persona fusion mechanic, the incredible soundtrack by Shoji Meguro and the unique shadow selves manage to still make it an enjoyable experience. The dungeons are found in the supernatural "TV world" and the design and boss of each dungeon give an interesting insight into the character who's psyche you are exploring. Essentially, by going into the TV world you are investigating the inner workings of someone who has been on TV a lot in the real world and who is stuck inside the TV world. It sounds complicated but it makes sense in the game, it's just hard to explain. It allows for a lot more unique and interesting dungeon themes and designs than most JRPG's however, with dungeons ranging from castles to strip clubs and each dungeon boss explores real world insecurities and fears, making the boss encounters and characters who's inner selves you are exploring relatable and engaging. Furthermore, akin to pokemon, you can collect enemy shadows and turn them into your own persona's which you can use to fight alongside you. You can also fuse multiple persona's together to make new more powerful persona's, creating an addictive drive to collect as many persona's as possible in order to see what new adorable or terrifying creatures you can make. Finally I will mention the battle mechanics. The persona and SMT series have a cool "1 more" feauture, meaning that if you hit an enemies weakness you are granted an additional attack. This allows for more strategy than a regular JRPG fight, especially since the enmies can use this "1 more" system too, meaning you have to both hit enemy weaknesses whilst trying to avoid your own teams weaknesses from being hit.
    Overall this is certainly a niche title which I can imagine people either falling in love with or despising but if anything I said piqued your interest you should definetely check it out, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  71. Utrab
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    My favourite Persona game. I've never played the original PS2 version and can't compare it but the fun I've had playing this game is comparable to the other video games and it reigns supreme. The game has so much heart and the mechanics are great. It has the best cast of characters in any Persona game and I've cared and loved each one of them. When the game ended, I was depressed andMy favourite Persona game. I've never played the original PS2 version and can't compare it but the fun I've had playing this game is comparable to the other video games and it reigns supreme. The game has so much heart and the mechanics are great. It has the best cast of characters in any Persona game and I've cared and loved each one of them. When the game ended, I was depressed and couldn't get out of that situation for a while.… Expand
  72. saleem92
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    It's a game that has changed my life for the better and will forever be my favorite. It's a story that entails memorable characters and an overall lesson of acceptance of ones true-self. We all have a side of ourselves we wish to not admit nor release to other people. Some may even lash out if one where to be aware. No matter the ideologies of whether or not its society's want to beIt's a game that has changed my life for the better and will forever be my favorite. It's a story that entails memorable characters and an overall lesson of acceptance of ones true-self. We all have a side of ourselves we wish to not admit nor release to other people. Some may even lash out if one where to be aware. No matter the ideologies of whether or not its society's want to be self-inclusive, the game is a learning experience that with social links and togetherness, we are all the same for being different. All of this beautiful story telling, wrapped behind a murder mystery. What other game could accomplish what Persona 4 has done? I've beaten the game 3 times, and the message and social bonds you create never gets old. It's a work of art and I recommend it to anyone and everyone.… Expand
  73. bobdragon27
    Sep 21, 2017
    10
    Overall the game is an instant classic that deserves to be played by all. However I haven't finished it yet. I swear i'll beat it later. Also Mr. Chieh is my wifu.
  74. Vadrael
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    One of the best JRPGs ever. it got a great Oldschool round based Gamplay and great music to support it and the characters and the interactions with them is great and fun.
    I recommend that game to everyone who likes to play JRPGs
  75. MGSisLIFE
    Dec 13, 2017
    10
    This is possibly one of the greatest games I have ever played in my time , the game is just so immensely pleasing from start to finish, this edition is the most heartfelt and enjoyable iteration of P4 , This game never fails to please and it is 110% worth the 80-100 hours you'll put into this masterpiece !! do yourself a favour and buy a vita even just to play this and the rest of theThis is possibly one of the greatest games I have ever played in my time , the game is just so immensely pleasing from start to finish, this edition is the most heartfelt and enjoyable iteration of P4 , This game never fails to please and it is 110% worth the 80-100 hours you'll put into this masterpiece !! do yourself a favour and buy a vita even just to play this and the rest of the games in the series… Expand
  76. Andrew2000
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alright, whoever is spamming the Persona games with 0s or using bots to bring down the score really deserves to be thrown in the TV. Whoever you are, hopefully you get killed by Adachi you f---ing prick. I don't care if you delete this review, I am supporting the Persona series 100%.… Expand
  77. molecopopo
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    I'm so glad they made this game for PlayStation vita, thank you for it sony

    The best game on playstation vita
  78. rachillustrate
    May 7, 2018
    10
    A JRPG masterpiece that includes endearing, relatable and developed characters, an immersive story, and an all-around fun and addicting turn-based combat system. An unforgettable experience that exceeds expectations at every turn.
  79. PSGamer18
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Not just the best PSVita exclusive ever but also the best JRPG I have ever played (Sorry Persona 5).
  80. shang-chi_VG
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Good characters, with great variety of choices, good story and some great additions to the original version.
  81. adrewtoremember
    May 17, 2018
    10
    Hands down my favorite game of all time. This was the first game that made me feel like the characters were my friends rather than just another person in the fight.

    Persona has never been a series to shy away from dark subject matter, this game however juxtaposes this with happy moments, and light-hearted banter between friends. The time system is not for everyone, however it really    Hands down my favorite game of all time. This was the first game that made me feel like the characters were my friends rather than just another person in the fight.

    Persona has never been a series to shy away from dark subject matter, this game however juxtaposes this with happy moments, and light-hearted banter between friends. The time system is not for everyone, however it really gives everything you do a sense of weight.

    Combat is fun for a turn-based game, in addition to the standard tropes, it adds the "Weak" system which can open up enemies for devastating team attacks.

    By far the best character development and one of the best stories I have experienced. It is only hampered by being exclusively on the Vita.    … Expand
  82. GundamBoy
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    What's better than Persona 4? Persona 4 Golden!

    This game are enhanced version of one of the best PS2 games, they put more content in it and fixed some problem it used to have.

    If you haven't played it, then go for it. If you played the original and haven't tried Golden, go for it too.
  83. Jtrapdoor1
    Jul 6, 2018
    10
    Giving a game 10/10 is a bit fanboyish but hear me out first. What makes a good game? A good game for me has a few things: Fun, a good story that can make you laugh, cry and feel something for its characters, enjoyable characters, the ability to replay it over and over again and still find something new each time and memorable moments that you can reminisce about later on. This game hasGiving a game 10/10 is a bit fanboyish but hear me out first. What makes a good game? A good game for me has a few things: Fun, a good story that can make you laugh, cry and feel something for its characters, enjoyable characters, the ability to replay it over and over again and still find something new each time and memorable moments that you can reminisce about later on. This game has all of the above and more. This game is a good reason to own a Vita and a testament to the effort the makers of Persona put into their games. Each game in the series improves and with a story and mechanics that are immersive and just down right amazing. Possibly one of the best JRPGs out there and I will fight you about that… Expand
  84. JustCallMeDaBos
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite rpgs, love the story, the characters and the gameplay.

    My favorite game series, I'm just a sucker for the rpg and dating sim/VN game type.
  85. SaltySupplyGuy
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    You know you have something special when a game can be considered so good, it inspires people to buy a PS Vita just to play it. Calling it a re-master is doing the game a disservice. Persona 4 Golden is a beautiful combination of a high school sim, murder-mystery story, and dungeon crawler all in one package. The game has the perfect balance of time spent at school struggling to maintainYou know you have something special when a game can be considered so good, it inspires people to buy a PS Vita just to play it. Calling it a re-master is doing the game a disservice. Persona 4 Golden is a beautiful combination of a high school sim, murder-mystery story, and dungeon crawler all in one package. The game has the perfect balance of time spent at school struggling to maintain grades, school activities, and relationships with your group of friends while also balancing that time spent in the TV world slaying shadows and chasing the truth of a string of serial killings in your small, quiet town. These two aspects of the game blend together perfectly as making your bonds stronger in the real world provides benefits while dungeon crawling (group attacks, your allies will pick you up if you get knocked down, and some will even push you out of the way to take a fatal hit for you.) Every character you come across is well written and the characters who make up your Investigation Team end up being so excellently created that you care for them and their struggles on a personal level. The turn based combat is rewarding, especially on higher difficulties, making you feel accomplishment for clearing floors to save the next victim, and the Shuffle Time event is an addicting way to unlock new Persona's, skills, and items to help you in the TV world. The game departs from Persona 3's darker tone and has a more humorous cast this time around that works really well and creates an overall enjoyable experience while still having its darker moments and even moments of sadness. By the time the credits roll, you almost get this feeling of emptiness as you realize you'll never play the game for the first time again and that your adventure with the Investigation Team is over. There are also multiple endings that reward players who can keep a clear mind and their emotions out of the mix to lead their group to the truth and get the true ending. If you have a Vita, this game is a MUST OWN and an excellent starting point into the Persona series.… Expand
  86. eagle-f
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    Persona 4 The Golden is just a masterpiece. Everyone with a Vita or a PS2 should play it.
    Play it, time never waits ...
  87. mmifazhar
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Do you have a PS Vita ? if yes, then buy it ! Hurry up ! This game is amazing. Its story, character, battle mechanism, soundtrack even its school life is beautiful. If you finish this game you will feel empty. Because you will feel like you have friends in this game, and when this game is finished, you lost them :")

    JUST BUY IT
  88. rsate
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    brilliant experience and virtually a justification for owning the vita by itself one of the greatest games I've ever played
  89. zakkuhachi
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    Some of the most believable, relatable characters in any game you'll find. Meticulous attention paid to continuity in incorporating Jungian themes. A soundtrack that develops motifs throughout and keeps you bobbing your head the whole time. This game is the complete package, and the perfect type of title for stop & go play on the vita.
  90. Cygnus_Nova
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    I bought this game when I first bought a PS Vita just because it was $20 and I had the money for another Vita game. I instantly fell in love with it. The music, the story, the characters, all fantastic. This game to this day is my favorite game of all time, so I've got a little bit of bias, but the initial blind purchase and play-through is true. It was fate I guess. This game is worthI bought this game when I first bought a PS Vita just because it was $20 and I had the money for another Vita game. I instantly fell in love with it. The music, the story, the characters, all fantastic. This game to this day is my favorite game of all time, so I've got a little bit of bias, but the initial blind purchase and play-through is true. It was fate I guess. This game is worth buying a Vita for.… Expand
  91. REOKHC
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Yo no conocia los juegos de persona hasta que salio el 5 y no sabia de lo que me estaba perdiendo. Decidi conseguirme persona 4 golden y vaya es una joyita este juego , contenido extra y eventos y social links nuevos asi como nuevas personas , una rejugabilidad tremenda, graficos muy buenos y un framerate muy aceptable hay una caida muy ligera en especial con ciertos enemigos pero sonYo no conocia los juegos de persona hasta que salio el 5 y no sabia de lo que me estaba perdiendo. Decidi conseguirme persona 4 golden y vaya es una joyita este juego , contenido extra y eventos y social links nuevos asi como nuevas personas , una rejugabilidad tremenda, graficos muy buenos y un framerate muy aceptable hay una caida muy ligera en especial con ciertos enemigos pero son escasos. La musica impecable y jugabilidad muy comoda . super recomendado… Expand
  92. Kostas101
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    A very charming JRPG that tells an interesting story full of heartwarming moments & mystery. I love the characters in this game, they connect & develop so well, their friendship is amazingly done and it's the most important thing in the whole game. The school trips and the events are also a very big part of the game and they flesh out the characters more. The gameplay mechanics are prettyA very charming JRPG that tells an interesting story full of heartwarming moments & mystery. I love the characters in this game, they connect & develop so well, their friendship is amazingly done and it's the most important thing in the whole game. The school trips and the events are also a very big part of the game and they flesh out the characters more. The gameplay mechanics are pretty solid and enjoyable, although a little bit outdated for today's standards. The music is fantastic, I honestly didn't think I would like the music of this game as much because it's not my type of music, but it fits very well. The only problem I have with the game is the bad and lazy dungeon design that gets tedious after a while. Despite the very few outdated mechanics, I absolutely adore this game and it's definitely one of the best JRPGs I've ever played.… Expand
  93. MrCarcosa
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    My favorite VITA Game, one of my top 3 favorite games of all time, this game just delivers what gaming industry should be, what game are meant to be, such passion, beauty, imersive, its the masterpiece of gaming, they should send a copy to the moon. if you never play it before, please do it for you!
  94. Mindgdhs
    Jul 17, 2019
    10
    Best rpg game i have ever played!i'm in a fourth time playing this game and still have a lot of things to do
  95. Carny
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    A legendary JRPG experience. A cast of fun and interesting characters, a combat system that is exiting, and a twist and ending that almost put me to tears.
  96. Eritick
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played.I used this game for learning english language (It helped me a lot with that)Now it is my favorite game.
  97. Samuspagno
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    Persona is fantastic, as ever, the gameplay is clean and the plot is very intriguing with lovely characters, must play
  98. Sonicfan1007
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has changed my life and is by far the best video game I've ever played. I've never touched a better game than this, and it wouldn't be a stretch to say this game has changed my life. The characters felt like real characters and Kanji Tatsumi is definitely the reason I'm not scared to admit I'm bi. And the Adachi twist, I honestly couldn't see it coming but it made so much sense. This game is easily the best persona game, even when compared to Persona 5.… Expand
  99. zetarak
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This is the best game on the PlayStation vita. It is fun, great characters and it is a big step up from the ps2 version. if you own a ps vita, this game is a must!
  100. Niyht
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    This game is very very excellent,A series inspired by jung's persona.This is delicious history ever.
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Universal acclaim - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Gamer.no
    Apr 18, 2013
    90
    Persona 4 Golden is part detective novel, part teenage simulation and part asian RPG – all being important pieces which combine to create some of the most memorable and entertaining moments I’ve ever had with a JRPG.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Apr 15, 2013
    92
    Persona 4 Golden manages to make a classic JRPG even better. A definite buy for any Vita owners, and actually a good enough reason to justify the purchase of Sony's struggling handheld. [Apr 2013]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Apr 4, 2013
    80
    Persona 4 Golden is a Tardis of a game. Initially, it seems cute and friendly and it hooks you with its murder mystery and time management focus. Once you get inside, it opens up exponentially, awing you with its scope. [March 2013, p76]
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