Persona 4 Golden
June 13, 2020
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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"It&s;s hard to believe that it has taken Persona 4 over a decade to branch outside of its PlayStation shackles."
Read original review"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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"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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90.0
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95.0
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"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 …"
Read original review"This remaster is designed for all those who have not had the opportunity to know the old titles of the saga."
Read original review"For the time rich, this JRPG behemoth will enrich the lives of many and occasionally frustrate with its monotony."
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"A bare-bones refit, but this remains a captivating JRPG, marrying slice-of-life drama with stylish demon battling."
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"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 …"
Read original review"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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"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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70.0
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"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, …"
Read original review"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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"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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"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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"Persona 4 Golden is a radiant experience that not only builds upon, but perfects the best elements in the series."
Read original review"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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 …"
Read original review"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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"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."
Read original review"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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