Persona 4 Golden

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  1. Ruyaka
    May 18, 2020
    10
    If you by any chance more toward to story-driven game,or characterization of your party member,then this game for you.
    if you seek side quest,open world and such.move away.
    BUT,for any player that like JRPG this game is a must.i must say,i'm not a persona's fan.i started playing them just because i heard them from my friend,and oh boy,i'm totally blown. this game in my opinion had a    If you by any chance more toward to story-driven game,or characterization of your party member,then this game for you.
    if you seek side quest,open world and such.move away.

    BUT,for any player that like JRPG this game is a must.i must say,i'm not a persona's fan.i started playing them just because i heard them from my friend,and oh boy,i'm totally blown.
    this game in my opinion had a perfect balance between slice of life and evil power from world inside TV

    But what i really like about this game is how they makes us feel close with the characters,not only about dating one (or more) of them,but it's also makes us realize how close they were through simple activity like any high schooler usually do,like eating ramen with friend,watch in cinema,eat some steak.hang out in restaurant with your gang,

    I don't get this vibe when i playing Final Fantasy Franchise.FInal Fantasy also had character you can relate to.but in a different way from P4G

    Lastly,any low score is just from people who can't stand a 60 hours story and they just used to exploring the game and story is number 2 or 3 in terms of priority    … Expand
  2. Potatoes953
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    My favorite game of all time by far this game was not only an amazing experience but also helped me personally. This game was also my first traditional jrpg (dungeon and combat wise). I also love the relationship mechanics in this series this is helped by the fact that all the characters are memorable, fun, and really well written.
    As far as the new content added to the golden is    My favorite game of all time by far this game was not only an amazing experience but also helped me personally. This game was also my first traditional jrpg (dungeon and combat wise). I also love the relationship mechanics in this series this is helped by the fact that all the characters are memorable, fun, and really well written.
    As far as the new content added to the golden is concerned, Marie's story and dungeon are great I thought she was a very interesting character and during my first play through of the game I didn't even know about the dungeon and stuff so I replayed the nearly 100 hour game just to see it. Also Chie's voice actually fits the character. I hope that this game and Persona 3 get re released on the PlayStation 5 because they deserve better treatment than just being the games preceding the game with that one smash fighter it.
    I personally hope that Persona 5 the Royal is just as good if not a better expanded version of a game as golden and fes are.    … Expand
  3. Da_superfan3423
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is the fully loaded and most complete way to play Persona 4 to it's maximum potential. This game is friendly enough for newcomers but still extremely enjoyable for veterans of the JRPG genre as it seamlessly blends its style, combat and every day life sim into what I can only describe as one of the most immersive worlds in any video game to date. The combat is familiar toPersona 4 Golden is the fully loaded and most complete way to play Persona 4 to it's maximum potential. This game is friendly enough for newcomers but still extremely enjoyable for veterans of the JRPG genre as it seamlessly blends its style, combat and every day life sim into what I can only describe as one of the most immersive worlds in any video game to date. The combat is familiar to the genre and series with the press-turn system (More attacks for weak point hits) and general turn-based combat that relies on your ability to assess and abuse the enemies weak points through a mixture of buffs, de-buffs, physical attacks and offensive magical attacks. The story is incredibly dark despite the light-hearted color scheme and music that you are presented with throughout the roughly 100 hour play through of blended mainline story and time spent on your MC's social life. Daunting as it seems to see a triple-digit hour playtime it never feels as though you need to be still and grind or that it is a chore to sit back and read one of the thousands of voice lines from a fellow persona user. The only real negative I have about this game is that it may be a little too easy for returning players of the series but I digress.I could gush all day long about this game but I will leave it as is and just give you my personal verdict. 9.5/10, this is a must play if you have access to a Vita or PS TV.… Expand
  4. Naoto12
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the few games that brought me to tears when I beat it. The music, the story and characters are all just so enjoyable.
  5. enzovsky
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    is an excellent game from the persona series, to get you started, outstanding gameplay, captivating story, excellent English dubbing, characters that you take to heart even when the game is over and not to mention that it is one of the easiest games (but that can have parts difficulties and challenges for those new to the franchise) to get you started, so you can play without worries andis an excellent game from the persona series, to get you started, outstanding gameplay, captivating story, excellent English dubbing, characters that you take to heart even when the game is over and not to mention that it is one of the easiest games (but that can have parts difficulties and challenges for those new to the franchise) to get you started, so you can play without worries and still start your journey in the persona franchise.… Expand
  6. Aaron3745
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is easily the best Persona game ever. If Atlus made a PS4 port of any of the Persona games, it should be this one. I highly recommend this game. Almost everything about this game is perfect. You will not regret playing this game.… Expand
  7. Sinews
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is a charming, moving experience that sticks with the player long after playing. It's a game they'll come back to time and time again, to explore each route, social link, sidequest, and to just comeback for some good laughs and good times. Its gameplay is a significant improvement over Persona 3 and SMT: Persona 4, most notably in removing the autonomous ally A.I. from thePersona 4 Golden is a charming, moving experience that sticks with the player long after playing. It's a game they'll come back to time and time again, to explore each route, social link, sidequest, and to just comeback for some good laughs and good times. Its gameplay is a significant improvement over Persona 3 and SMT: Persona 4, most notably in removing the autonomous ally A.I. from the former, as well as adding content and tweaking narrative elements from vanilla Persona 4. While the game abandons the darker tone of P3, the story is still charming, captivating, and keeps you engaged until the twist ending. The characters, the moments, the story, and the atmosphere reach a fever pitch here, making it my favorite in the series and one of my favorite games of all time.… Expand
  8. RodStrokes
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is magical, i mean, really magical. I just can't choose between Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal, there are absolutely no flaws whatsoever on both games, Lets start of with introducing our favourite persona protagonist, Yu "The Chad" Narukami, Yu is this silent kid who holds a big heart. Yu rarely speaks but the rest of the group makes sure to convey all his emotions on their words.
    Let's get another one out of the way, The Persona 4 Golden Soundtrack
    The soundtrack is an all time classic, an eternal timeless soundtrack that just pulls you into nostalgia and a "feel good" state. Recomended songs: Heartbeat. Heartbreak, Signs of Love, Your Affection, Snowflakes, Specialist, i could name drop the whole soundtrack :).
    The combat is not as entertaining as P5's combat but its still amazing to play, we are introduced as well to the best Velvet Room gal, Margaret.
    We are introduced as well to the second best antagonist on the persona series, only losing to Takuto Maruki, Tohru Adachi is somehow a antagonist that you can't bring yourself to hate, even if you know he is the antagonist, it just makes you wanna spend more time with him.
    And i guess thats it

    naoto is the best girl, fight me.    … Expand
  9. MIAC55
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que puedes llegar a tener en general, el peso que tiene la historia al llegar a ser un elemento tan relevante y muy característico siempre te mantiene con la duda de qué te podrá esperar, hablando concretamente, la versión Golden es uno de los juegos más completos y repletos de contenudo que encontraras en la actualidad, una total maravilla!!!!!
  10. Yukiko
    May 4, 2020
    10
    This is what you want to do when you do a remaster of a game. Improvements to graphics, extra character content, and fixes to the battle system and characters movesets. And all while on a portable system!
  11. pcschmidt00
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I started with Persona 5 as my first Persona game, but I’m so happy I’m going back to play the other ones cause I’m really glad I played this game. With a great story, memorable main cast, and a BANGIN soundtrack, this is a must-play for any jrpg fan.
  12. Badie
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 is an amazing game with amazing character with amazing music and honestly amazing everything!
  13. xunchartedx
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is one of my all time favorite games. I loved the amount of new content from the golden storyline. For the longest time, you could only play this on the vita. They now have released this on PC. I would 100% recommend this game if you are looking for something different to play.
  14. Islimy
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    One of the video games I consider cult. A good blend between a JRPG and dungeon crawler. A story that is still as compelling as ever, even if the game is more than 12 years old. Best written characters and, a rare thing for an RPG, there are none that I hate. Usually I always have a character that I like less for x reasons in an RPG, but not here. A game with an excellent durability, withOne of the video games I consider cult. A good blend between a JRPG and dungeon crawler. A story that is still as compelling as ever, even if the game is more than 12 years old. Best written characters and, a rare thing for an RPG, there are none that I hate. Usually I always have a character that I like less for x reasons in an RPG, but not here. A game with an excellent durability, with the different difficulty levels, all the Social Links to do, the quests, etc. In my case, taking the Very hard level, because I wanted to do the grinding and focus on the story and the Social Links, it took me a good 140 hours to complete the game with the Golden ending and I also did the new bad ending, the Accomplice End. So, if you play at a higher level of difficulty, and you take your time, a complete playthrough can last a good 50 hours. Anyway, Persona 4 Golden is one of my favorite video games that I recommend to everyone.… Expand
  15. Anonime
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The first thing that hooks you as soon as you put this game is its soundtrack, then they introduce you to characters that little by little you will get to know more and better, in a very simple way: Living your student life.

    But while you have to investigate a series of strange things that happen in your town and go to a strange world to beat up shadows from time to time. What more    The first thing that hooks you as soon as you put this game is its soundtrack, then they introduce you to characters that little by little you will get to know more and better, in a very simple way: Living your student life.

    But while you have to investigate a series of strange things that happen in your town and go to a strange world to beat up shadows from time to time.

    What more could you want? Well, a story of 10 and extras that improve the experience. Great game of all time.    … Expand
  16. JGar453
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    My favorite game of all time baby! It has an intriguing premise of catching a serial killer who throws people in a TV and it has highly functional and balanced combat. More importantly than the premise, it delves into Jungian psychology examining the painful truths people wish to deny about themselves. The series signature gameplay element of social links, which pretends that you hadMy favorite game of all time baby! It has an intriguing premise of catching a serial killer who throws people in a TV and it has highly functional and balanced combat. More importantly than the premise, it delves into Jungian psychology examining the painful truths people wish to deny about themselves. The series signature gameplay element of social links, which pretends that you had friends and hung out in highschool, is best done in Persona 4 in my opinion. They contribute to the small town intimacy of Inaba and boost your combat capability. The team in this game feels very tight knit and there's not a single member of the Investigation Team I don't love. The game shows this extremely early on the second you see Chie kick Yosuke in the nuts. The music is insane, Shoji Meguro is a real one for writing Your Affection.… Expand
  17. kiwizzler
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing feel-good slice of life game combined with a tense and disturbing murder mystery plot which takes place over a calendar year. The high-school characters in this game aren't inherent heroes or superstars (not even the teen idol as you will see if you play the game), but just your regular optimistic and, sometimes, naive teenagers. What they have though is big hearts and potentialAmazing feel-good slice of life game combined with a tense and disturbing murder mystery plot which takes place over a calendar year. The high-school characters in this game aren't inherent heroes or superstars (not even the teen idol as you will see if you play the game), but just your regular optimistic and, sometimes, naive teenagers. What they have though is big hearts and potential for growth, which is best seen in the social link mechanic which allows the main character to hang out his friends and other people he meets in the town. This is my favourite part of the game, getting to know other characters in the town and but also obtaining bonuses for the dungeon crawling part of the game. Of which the turn based dungeon combat is so addictive. The Jungian aspects is also very cool too. Music overall is pretty good as well.

    If there is something I didn't like it would be that the main character is infallible and perfect in the eyes of his friends. I suppose it's better than being a blank slate but it would be nice if Persona 6 had a more complex protagonist for once. Then again the fact that he is boring takes away the attention from him allows his friends and family to shine brighter as characters.    … Expand
  18. EwokSmuggler
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Challenging combat and boss battles, Great Story, Gameplay is addicting, dialogue is pretty great.
  19. Ishikaze
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is a game that is an integral part of my childhood. The day I got this game at the PlayStation Vita became the start of me being a fan of the Persona franchise or just JRPGs in general.

    The game offers a lot for the players to have their time worth with it's incredible narrative and a beautiful cast of characters that you will emotionally be attached to because of how    Persona 4 Golden is a game that is an integral part of my childhood. The day I got this game at the PlayStation Vita became the start of me being a fan of the Persona franchise or just JRPGs in general.

    The game offers a lot for the players to have their time worth with it's incredible narrative and a beautiful cast of characters that you will emotionally be attached to because of how well written each characters are, even the side ones. Adding with its amazing combat system that made turn-based combat into a whole another level, making people who hate the combat system become a fan of one and I was one of them. The creative and innovative bosses and dungeons all have different feeling to them and it was perfect for each scenario in the different events happening in the game. The soundtrack is absolutely amazing changing the vibes of the game because of the BGM alone, whether it be a cheerful or a sad one.

    It is no wonder that Persona 4 Golden is the only game on Playstation Vita to have a Metacritic Must Play. The game still holds up until now and I honestly can't recommend it enough.    … Expand
  20. Narukami
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Steam version is released but i still choose the vita version because of its mobility, unless you want better graphics and 60 fps bettering go with the steam version.
  21. MatisseThybulle
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    If you've got a Vita, play this game. Prior to this, the only RPG I'd played was Pokemon Leafgreen (quite fun btw). But from the very beginning, this game sucked me in. The world building, each character having their own arcs that feel meaningful, to spending time enjoying the small town of Inaba. The game simply draws you in, attaching you to the characters. And the story is amazing.If you've got a Vita, play this game. Prior to this, the only RPG I'd played was Pokemon Leafgreen (quite fun btw). But from the very beginning, this game sucked me in. The world building, each character having their own arcs that feel meaningful, to spending time enjoying the small town of Inaba. The game simply draws you in, attaching you to the characters. And the story is amazing. Twists galore. If you love RPG's, play this game! If you don't, play this game! As a last note, the soundtrack is wonderful.… Expand
  22. Gioban
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Persona 4 Golden is a masterpiece. Give it a shot if you never did. The beginning may be a little slow if you aren't habituated with story-based games, but it quickly turns itself into one of the best "friendship simulator" games of all time.

    The gameplay is pretty good. For me, Persona series has one of (or literally) the greatest turn-based RPG mechanic of the century. Combining    Persona 4 Golden is a masterpiece. Give it a shot if you never did. The beginning may be a little slow if you aren't habituated with story-based games, but it quickly turns itself into one of the best "friendship simulator" games of all time.

    The gameplay is pretty good. For me, Persona series has one of (or literally) the greatest turn-based RPG mechanic of the century.

    Combining the amazing story and the fabulous gameplay, Persona 4 Golden changed my life. Why don't you let it change yours as well?    … Expand
  23. eefeef
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    If Divinity 2 is the pinnacle of Western-style RPGs, Persona 4 is the pinnacle of JRPGs. The charming companions and sub-quests are a fantastic balance to the heavy, dark main story, keeping you entertained throughout your playthrough.
  24. Kostas_Spirou
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    A very heartwarming story full of suspense and mystery.
    The characters in this game connect and develop so well, their friendship is amazingly done and it's the most important thing in the entire game. The moments the characters share with each other is the core foundation of the story, and their team dynamic is what makes this game so special.
    The school trips and social events are also a    A very heartwarming story full of suspense and mystery.
    The characters in this game connect and develop so well, their friendship is amazingly done and it's the most important thing in the entire game. The moments the characters share with each other is the core foundation of the story, and their team dynamic is what makes this game so special.
    The school trips and social events are also a very big part of the game and they flesh out the characters more.

    The gameplay is pretty solid and enjoyable, it's your typical Turn Based JRPG gameplay with some very few unique elements, but the menus are a little bit clunky.
    The social simulator aspect is easily the best part of the gameplay, I absolutely love going out with people and partaking in events, doing the little side stories and interacting with the world the game has to offer.

    As for the music, it's 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, it's light-hearted and a contradiction to the game's themes, in an excellent way.

    The only problem I have with the game is the bad and lazy dungeon design, and the backtracking gets tedious after a while. Every area looks identical to each other, there are pretty much no puzzles, and the floors are randomly generated.

    Also some plot-points are kind of goofy and very sudden, which left me with some unanswered questions. That being said I think most of the story is honestly very interesting, and I love how the game delves deeper into the "murder mystery" theme, giving you choices to uncover the secrets of Inaba.

    Where the game shines is the atmosphere, at times it's surprisingly disturbing but for the most part it's very welcoming. The color palette is warm, cute and unique, making you really feel immersed into the game, spending time with the characters and participating in the story.
    It has a "family" vibe to it like no other game, and it feels like home.

    Despite the few outdated mechanics, I absolutely adore this game and it's definitely one of the best JRPGs I've ever played.

    Final Rating: "Excellent" - 9.5/10.    … Expand
  25. Winter88
    Dec 27, 2021
    10
    The Story is great as well as the gameplay. You just want to continue playing, to find out what is going in this town.
  26. blisslovesotome
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    What can I say, this game is perfect. Story, gameplay, atmosphere... Everything!
  27. Tommey
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. Fantastic story, character, plot, music, everything about Persona 4 Golden is perfect. It indeed is golden. It was my first Persona game, and I've never looked back.
  28. Antonyy
    May 3, 2022
    10
    I love this game soo much! Persona 4 Series really has changed my life, and I feel very grateful for that.
  29. Jdotdeedot
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    This is the second persona game i've played and I freaking love this game. It has it's flaws but those flaws cancel out for because of how high the highs are in p4g. The chaacters are the most charming and relatable than any of the games i've played and are some of my favorite cast of characters in fiction. The small town setting is an elite setting for me in this game because it feelsThis is the second persona game i've played and I freaking love this game. It has it's flaws but those flaws cancel out for because of how high the highs are in p4g. The chaacters are the most charming and relatable than any of the games i've played and are some of my favorite cast of characters in fiction. The small town setting is an elite setting for me in this game because it feels like you really know this town because of how small it is. Which creates an excellent sense of immersion. The turn based rpg gameplay is amazing as always from atlus and the personas are badass and cool. Overall, I think this game is masterpiece and I highly recommend it.… Expand
  30. GirinZan
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    The original Persona 4 was my perfect game and when I played P4G, my mind was blown that my perfect game can be made even better
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Metascore
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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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