Persona 4 Golden

Persona 4 Golden

June 13, 2020

RPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

Inaba—a quiet town in rural Japan sets the scene for budding adolescence in Persona 4 Golden. A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Explore meeting kindred spirits, feelings of belonging, and even confronting the darker …

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Adam Beck Hardcore Gamer Jun 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

90.0

"It&s;s hard to believe that it has taken Persona 4 over a decade to branch outside of its PlayStation shackles."

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Jun 2020
92.0 /100

"There are games that are classics, and no matter how much time passes, they never stop being classic. P4G is one of them, and everything from the combat system to the soundtrack is still working and connecting more than a …"

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Alejandro Serrador Generación Xbox Jun 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

92.0

"By defending its rurality, Persona 4 Golden teaches us that acceptance does not imply liking, but experiencing the reality of ourselves without any kind of denial or rejection."

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Andrew Stretch TechRaptor Jun 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

100.0

"By building a fantastic story filled with a deep cast of characters Persona 4 Golden manages to truly invite you into its world. While at times peaks and troughs in gameplay can be jarring the complete package is one any …"

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Antonello Gaeta Everyeye.it Jun 2020
90.0 /100

"This remaster is designed for all those who have not had the opportunity to know the old titles of the saga."

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Bob Richardson RPG Fan Jun 2020
82.0 /100

"For the time rich, this JRPG behemoth will enrich the lives of many and occasionally frustrate with its monotony."

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Chris Schilling GamesRadar+ Jun 2020
87.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"A bare-bones refit, but this remains a captivating JRPG, marrying slice-of-life drama with stylish demon battling."

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Cody Gravelle Screen Rant Jun 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

91.0

Story

80.0

"Ultimately, both games remain fantastic additions to any JRPG fan&s;s game library, with Persona 4 Golden by far the more refined and exciting experience. While re-releasing the same games on multiple platforms isn&s;t necessarily the most enthralling action from a …"

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Dan Webb Xbox Achievements Jun 2020
90.0 /100

"Persona 4 Golden has absolutely withstood the test of time, delivering a fantastic story with a truly likeable cast of characters. Could more have been done with the visuals? Perhaps, but it’s still a brilliant game nonetheless. A true classic, …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend Jun 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"Summary: Persona 4 is still one of the best JRPGs of all time, and this port only further proves that while clearing up your vision of Inaba and adding a new control scheme with which to Face Yourself. With this …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Persona 4 Golden remains an iconic and hugely enjoyable JRPG, and its arrival on PC means a slew of new players can discover its delights. It&s;s a shame that there are a few technical problems lurking in the current build, …"

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Heidi Kemps GameSpot Jun 2020
90.0 /100

"A wealth of new content and gameplay additions make a modern role-playing classic better than ever in Persona 4 Golden."

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Henry Yu The Game Crater Jun 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"If you&s;re worried about Persona 4 Golden showing its old age, don&s;t, because it maintains its allure and sparkle even after being buried away on the PlayStation Vita for over a decade. Atlus has managed to make the re-release of …"

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James Paley COGconnected Jun 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"Golden is the superlative version of this entry in the series. There’s nowhere else you’ll find such an expert mix of ruthless battles, lovely social interactions, and awesome music. First-time players of all varieties would do well to snag Persona …"

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Joshua Furr DualShockers Jun 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

94.0

"Persona 4 Golden is a radiant experience that not only builds upon, but perfects the best elements in the series."

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J.R. Waugh Attack of the Fanboy Jun 2020
90.0 /100

"Persona 4 Golden is an essential experience not only for JRPG fans, but people who appreciate a strong narrative with an endearing supporting cast of characters, along with a tight battle system that feels as modern as its iconic sequel. …"

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Justin Clark Slant Magazine Jun 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

55.0

"Its occasional pizzazz, including Shoji Meguro&s;s blissful J-pop soundtrack, is undermined by how hard it often is to actually look at the game."

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Ken McKown ZTGD Jun 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"There is so much more I could say about both of these games. I got into the series with Golden and have been wanting it to expand to more consoles ever since. It is great to finally see it everywhere …"

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Logan Moore DualShockers Jun 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

90.0

"Persona 4 Golden has finally been ransomed from its prison on the Vita and is given new life on PC in what amounts to a fantastic port."

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Meg Pelliccio TheGamer Jun 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

90.0

"Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden are two brilliant examples of the perfect port. Though the graphics and features might not be as shiny as newer titles, the stories they tell, gameplay they offer, and the wealth of content …"

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Jun 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

87.0

"Over ten years later, Persona 4 Golden remains a thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing RPG that, for the most part, has stood the test of time. Although its visuals might be a bit dated, the gameplay and story presented here do …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Jun 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

95.0

"My second time around with Persona 4 Golden was still a positive one. While I’m still a little put off by the amount of dialogue the game features, I completely understand that it’s for good reason, as the overall story …"

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Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

82.0

"A compelling murder mystery plot, a cast of likeable characters, and key refinements to the original game make sure that your stay in the rural town of Inaba is a comfortable one in this 2023 version of Persona 4 Golden."

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Nicola Kapron COGconnected Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Persona 4 Golden is not a perfect game. Some of the choices made during social links come off as a little questionable for international audiences. And the graphics are nearly as dated as Persona 3 Portable’s. However, it’s still an …"

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Robert Ramsey Push Square Jun 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

91.0

"An immaculate RPG packed with great characters and built on a near flawless gameplay loop, it&s;s still hard to top Persona 4 Golden. Without a doubt, there are a lot of things that Persona 5 does better, but with its …"

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Rob Kershaw Jump Dash Roll Jun 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"If you have the patience to get through the first ten or so hours and tackle the multitude of systems it throws at you, Persona 4 Golden will reward you with a richly enjoyable JRPG experience, though the misogyny and …"

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Samantha Nelson Windows Central Jun 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

74.0

"Persona 4 Golden isn&s;t a perfect port and it isn&s;t coming to the system most fans were asking for. But if you never had the chance to play a Persona title before, this is definitely worth a shot. The visuals …"

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Sean Smith God is a Geek Jun 2020
100.0 /100

"Persona 4 Golden on Switch is the best possible version of Atlus&s;s finest blend of dungeon crawling role player action dark murder mystery."

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Wes Iliff RPG Fan Jun 2020
93.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

80.0

"Persona 4 Golden remains an all-time great RPG, and one that deserves your time all the more with a handful of useful quality of life tweaks."

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Zhiqing Wan Twinfinite Jun 2020
100.0 /100

"Persona 4 Golden is comforting, it’s warm, and so lovingly inviting. With its bright color palette and relentless optimism and hope, it’s summer incarnate and a beautiful reminder of the rose-colored past. Summer has begun."

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