![]() ![]() I suppose that makes me the perfect target demographic for the newly released PlayStation 4 version of Persona 4 Golden, a game that’s been such a well-known quantity for over a decade already. This series holds a very special place in the hearts of so many that it may come as a shock that even now, in 2023, there are still some of us who’ve never experienced a single game in Atlus’ franchise. The first dungeons can also be somewhat boring compared to Persona 5’s palaces, but their battles conversely feel often far more rewarding thanks to mechanics like Shuffle Time.Spending My Time, Watching the Days Go ByĪs hordes of dedicated fans will tell you, Persona 4 is a stone-cold classic of the RPG genre. The curve is forgiving, however, and players will soon find themselves soaring, with the late game being especially easy. Overall more of a topic of debate and discussion rather than an outright issue, speaking to how much I love the game despite this.įinally, players returning to the series after being introduced to the more mainstream Persona 5 might find the game more difficult. While the game explains their story and motivations for how they outwardly present, this would also easily fit in today’s climate as the story of an iconic nonbinary character. But with an increasingly inclusive climate, especially in western audiences but increasingly more in Japan, Naoto’s identity is a contentious yet fascinating topic. The visible scanlines feel like you’re exploring the world inside a TV, and the framerate on the Xbox Series X version I was given is a crisp 60fps.Īdditionally, a supporting character and key friend Naoto Shirogane has an interesting journey through the game. Another way the game fights against aging poorly from a visual standpoint is its use of anime visuals in everything including the UI and certain cutscenes, allowing a 15-year-old game to stay looking fresh with the quality of life improvements brought by Golden. While the sprites and textures often look dated, largely due to the game’s PS2 origins, the dungeon design, particularly with Void Quest onward, feels distinctive and clever. This reminds the player that even after the most sorrowful moments, with some truly horrific tragedy and trauma for the main cast, they still strive to find joy.Īlong with the choice of color, the game has several neat design choices. Like how blue is used for Persona 3 and red is used for Persona 5, yellow is on display in this case, a radiant and happy color that helps break down even the bleakest segments. Persona has gathered a fantastic reputation for being visually striking with its most recent entries, and in Persona 4 Golden, this is no different. The higher your Social Links are with the game’s cast, the better Personas you can create, creating direct rewards for your social investment. ![]() On top of all of this, there’s a complex turn-based battle system where you fuse and collect Personas, manifestations of personalities in the game that act as allies in combat. These stats, when leveled up, unlock deeper social interactions with key characters, which give you greater rewards. ![]() The daily tasks include multiple methods to grow your social skills including getting answers correct in class to grow Knowledge or Expression, and working jobs to grow Diligence, Understanding, or Courage. You can grow your social skills as a tangible set of 5 stats, grow Social Links with your friends and acquaintances in the game, and adventure through intense dungeons as you unravel a disturbing mystery. Your daily life must be carefully managed, with usually 2 main actions available either after school or in the daytime, and the evening. Persona 4 Golden is primarily a Japanese Roleplaying Game (JRPG) with slice-of-life elements and a prominent social system.
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