Persona 4 Golden (2012)
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Sport, Simulator, Visual Novel
Themes:Open world, Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Science fiction, Educational, Drama
Game modes:Single player
Story:An enhanced rerelease of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 (2008) featuring quality-of-life improvements, gameplay enhancements, new locations, balance tweaks, online functionality, new difficulty options, an additional side character storyline and a changed endgame.
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The only experiences I've had with JRPGs back then are Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, and the like. However, Persona 4 Golden showed me that JRPGs can do this kind of interplay of social sim and dungeon crawling. Playing Persona 4 Golden can remind you of high school memories with your friends, whether by going to the beach or just hanging out after school. Sure, this game does that anime cliche of "power of friendship", but this game uses it so well that you can't help but appreciate not only the friendships you have forged in this game, but also the friendships you forged in real life.
It might be outdated compared to Persona 5 or Persona 3 Reload, but Persona 4 Golden still compels to this day with one of the best cast of party members in a JRPG, an engaging combat system, a storyline that hooks you into its murder mystery from the start. And of course, who can forget Shoji Meguro's wonderful soundtrack? From Heartbeat, Heartbreak's cloudy days to fighting against shadows with Reach Out To The Truth playing in the background.
Persona 4 Golden is also a perfect candidate for a GOG release even with its online features, as it is worth owning permanently and there are other games from SEGA that are DRM-free. Hopefully when the day comes, SEGA would put more Persona games and hopefully SMT titles! All in all, Persona 4 Golden is not only one of the best JRPGs ever, but it's also one of the best games ever. I would recommend starting with this one so that you're going to appreciate gameplay and quality of life changes in Persona 5 and Persona 3 Reload.
Sega is the only company that hurts me that all its games have Denuvo (the Yakuza games on GOG were a miracle, I really hope they add all the Atlus and Sonic Team games)
Persona 4 positively affected my life by teaching me the importance of facing my inner struggles and embracing my true self. The game's focus on friendship, self-acceptance, and the battle against personal fears resonated deeply with me. As the protagonist and his friends navigated the mysteries of Inaba, I was reminded of the power of supporting each other through tough times. The balance of lighthearted moments and heavy themes made it easy to relate to, helping me realize the value of balance in my own life. Persona 4 is a fantastic game because it combines an intriguing mystery, memorable characters, and life-changing lessons about identity and growth. It taught me that it's okay to be vulnerable, and that confronting challenges with those you care about can lead to personal transformation.
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