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Persona 4 Golden
Following in the footsteps of Persona 3 Portable, the second highest rated PSP game of all time, and based on Persona 4, one of the most beloved ATLUS titles ever, P4G delivers an enhanced and expanded portable roleplaying experience. Visuals have been beautifully remastered to take advantage of the vibrant 5" OLED display. The game's aural presentation is better than ever, with 1.5 times the voiced dialogue of the original release. A new online dungeon rescue feature allows users to call on other players for assistance when they are about to die in the TV world. P4G is also overflowing with new content: new Personas to collect; new story events along with an allnew character; stunning new anime cutscenes, which include a new opening animation with a new song from master composer Shoji Meguro; a host of fan suggested tweaks and changes, and much, much more! Persona 4 Golden is far more than just a handheld version of an alltime classic: it's the best way to experience it yet!
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33 out of 3594%of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Persona 4 Golden
Review 1 for Persona 4 Golden
Just WOW
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Review 2 for Persona 4 Golden
A Solid & Unique JRPG
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Posted on:4/28/13
Roberttitus
Location: Kentucky
This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers
The mechanics of this game (as for its prequel, Persona 3) are extraordinary unique. Instead of your typical "Fantasy Warrior must save the princess & the world" story... well... you do get that story in a manner of speaking, but it is told in such a unique way & in such a unique setting. Get this... it takes place in the REAL world. Crazy... I know. The real world isn't the game's only setting however, it is just the setting that you will be seeing the most in your time with the game. Persona 4 also features a secret world that you can only access via entering a TV (see, I told you it was unique). This TV world is the area where you will do all of the games dungeon crawling, that thankfully, is rarely forced upon you. All of the dungeons within the TV are randomly generated but at the same time feature a theme surrounding the character that you are going there to rescue/capture. A few of the themes that stick out immediately in my mind are Heaven, A Strip Show, A Love Castle (just play it to understand) & my personal favorite... the classic RPG dungeon.
The battle system is amazing (evidenced by the fact that I actually beat the game) & keeps things interesting until the very end (unlike most turn-based JRPGs in my experience). Instead of the annoying random battles of several games, you can see all of your enemies on screen. If you can sneak up behind your enemies & attack them before they are able to react, that gives you initiative & allows you one whole turn of free attacks. When it comes to the actual battles you can either attack directly with your character or use your Personas. You Personas all have specific abilities that are useful in certain fights. See, every enemy in the game has strengths & weaknesses to specific types of attacks & your various Personas make defeating those enemies a bit easier to defeat (in fact there are even enemies that you literally can't defeat without the use of personas as they are immune to physical attacks). You may be wondering how to get these personas... well the answer is also through battle (& fusion... which I'll get to in a minute). After a battle is complete you will sometimes get the ability to do Shuffle Time, which is a process in which you pick cards to decide what rewards (or lack thereof) that you get for winning the battle. Unlike Persona 3 (if I remember correctly) this isn't random. You can see every card available & choose freely... certain cards offer permanent stat boosts to the equipped persona, others offer health restoration, skill cards, Personas & the ability to sacrifice varying degrees of something from the battle (exp, money, items, etc) in exchange for the ability to pick more cards. You may ask why you'd want to do this.... well if you are able to get every card on screen, this will result in sweep bonus (which not only results in the ability to keep all of the cards you selected during the current Shuffle Time, but a guaranteed shuffle time in the next battle as well as starting out with the ability to pick 3 cards instead of one (which also GREATLY helps you continue getting sweep bonuses & therefore continuing the process).
Social links return from its prequel & are just as big of a part of Persona 4. For those that don't know, social links are the points you get for hanging out with the friends that you make throughout the course of the game. You may be asking what is the point in doing the Social Links? They are just side quests right? Well.... yes & no. Technically you don't have to do the social links (the game would be kind of boring if you didn't though), but they have actual effects on the combat portion of the game as well. See, by doing the social links you rise up in rank with the Arcana that the friend in question represents. This effectively allows you to to create more powerful personas through the fusion system (& by that I mean that the personas you create get automatic stat boosts), create the ultimate persona of said Arcana once you reach Max friendship level with them & in the case of your party members make them much more effective in battle by giving them new skills & allowing them to evolve their persona into a stronger one at max friendship (as well as allowing them to obtain their ultimate persona & skill if you hang out with them AGAIN afterwards).
The only flaws that I really can point out are the optional dungeon (which basically sucks all of the fun out of the battle system) & the story. Its not so much that the story is bad, as there is just too much of it at a time. Most of the time, you won't encounter the main story for anywhere from a couple of weeks to a whole month at a time (which can be very good or very bad depending on your preferences) but when it comes time for another main story segment, instead of spreading the story out over the course of say a week, they just throw it at you in a gigantic block of text over the course of a day or two. The worst part of this is that in the majority of those situations, the scenes are nothing but (to steal a phrase from the Nostalgia Critic) Big Lipped Alligator moments.... they are mostly random, serve no point to the overall story & are rarely (if at all) mentioned again. One such scene that instantly sticks out in my mind, just from the sheer absurdity, is the scene where the group are on school break & visit Yukiko's family's inn to spend the night. While there, the girls in the party decide to use the bath. Seems pointless & random enough right? Well...
MINOR SPOILERS ABOUT A PARTY MEMBER
then Naoto walks in... after which all of the other girls proceed to basically R*** (since apparently Gamestop doesn't like the word) her. They comment on her breast size (which I call BS on. No way could any human being hide those things that effectively) & on how smooth her skin is.... then use it as a way to proceed to touch her. This on its own is a bit creepy, but when Naoto proceeds to say the next line... things get WAY too creepy for my taste... "Where are you touching me!?". The look on my face through this entire scene (which I am sure was priceless) was nothing compared to it when she uttered that line. Then to top it off, the boys come into the bath (which we later learn is because it was actually there turn to use the bath... riveting stuff... I know) which causes the girls to respond by calling the boys perverts & attacking them. What is wrong with this, you may ask? I dunno... maybe because those hypocrites were bad touching Naoto just seconds before in the exact same scene.
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then Naoto walks in... after which all of the other girls proceed to basically R*** (since apparently Gamestop doesn't like the word) her. They comment on her breast size (which I call BS on. No way could any human being hide those things that effectively) & on how smooth her skin is.... then use it as a way to proceed to touch her. This on its own is a bit creepy, but when Naoto proceeds to say the next line... things get WAY too creepy for my taste... "Where are you touching me!?". The look on my face through this entire scene (which I am sure was priceless) was nothing compared to it when she uttered that line. Then to top it off, the boys come into the bath (which we later learn is because it was actually there turn to use the bath... riveting stuff... I know) which causes the girls to respond by calling the boys perverts & attacking them. What is wrong with this, you may ask? I dunno... maybe because those hypocrites were bad touching Naoto just seconds before in the exact same scene.
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Was that scene random? Incredibly. Does the scene serve any point whatsoever? No. Is it ever mentioned again? THANKFULLY NO.
Two last things I feel I should mention is the way to get the game's ultimate weapons & what my personal recommended party is (not only for this fight, but for the game in general). As for the ultimate weapons... dear god is it random. Basically you open 20 chests (which will be signaled by the sound of the chains rattling) & then, without moving to the next floor of the dungeon, open another. If you are lucky (or really unlucky depending on your party & level) you may face the reaper. I would not recommend even attempting this fight before you reach level 70 with the weakest member of the party you will be using. If you do manage to defeat him you get a member of your party's ultimate weapon as a reward. I only managed to get two, due to the random nature of this, but when I did manage to fight (& beat him) he was a pushover. Why? My party is why....
IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE SPOILED ON YOUR PARTY MEMBERS DO NOT READ THIS PARAGRAPH
That party was Yu (the main character) using the Trumpeter persona (which may have been mostly as effective as it was due to the skills passed in fusion. He basically had immunity to certain kinds of attacks & a strong spell from most of the elements), Yukiko (for her strong recovery & fire abilities), Naoto (because she is basically unstoppable... if you aren't using her once you get her, you are playing the game wrong) & Teddie (for his strong healing, buffing & Ice abilities). All my party members had reached Max Social Link status at the time of doing this & therefore had there 2nd best persona & 2nd best ability.
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That party was Yu (the main character) using the Trumpeter persona (which may have been mostly as effective as it was due to the skills passed in fusion. He basically had immunity to certain kinds of attacks & a strong spell from most of the elements), Yukiko (for her strong recovery & fire abilities), Naoto (because she is basically unstoppable... if you aren't using her once you get her, you are playing the game wrong) & Teddie (for his strong healing, buffing & Ice abilities). All my party members had reached Max Social Link status at the time of doing this & therefore had there 2nd best persona & 2nd best ability.
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Overall I would still say the game is well worth playing, especially to the game starved Vita gamers such as myself, & I do still highly recommend it despite what I personally see as flaws.
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Review 3 for Persona 4 Golden
GREAT JRPG
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Posted on:4/23/13
UrRomeo310
Location: Los Angeles,CA
i got this game a week ago and i have already logged in 14hrs! i would have done ALOT more but i do have to work, study, etc LOL it does have a lot of dialogue but for the most part it is interesting! the story will captivate you and the gameplay is great! good turn based action and the grinding you will do in the dungeons are fun! =] trust me if you are looking for that 1 game to play on the Vita that will keep you wanting more its gonna be this game! P4G is great go get it now!
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Review 4 for Persona 4 Golden
Everything I was hoping for and more.
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Posted on:4/15/13
VulpineEsteem
Location: Columbus, Ohio
This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers
This game was the entire reason i purchased my Vita. It was well worth it, too! The story is so captivating, the graphics are superb, and the overall experience is so addicting, I had a hard time putting it down just to go to sleep. If you have ever liked an RPG, ever, you need to own this game. The only disappointment was that I couldn't choose a female character like in P3P. This was only a blip on my radar as I got so immersed into the story. I've put a solid 60 hours into the game, and I'm not finished with the story yet. Take it from me, this game is worth every penny.
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Review 5 for Persona 4 Golden
REASON WHY YOU EVEN GOT A PS VITA
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Review 6 for Persona 4 Golden
Awesome
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Posted on:4/11/13
Lelouch0
This game is perfect for: casual gamers
This has to be one of the best JRPGs I've played in a long time. Going into the game at first I didn't have high hopes at all because I usually only like action RPGs not turn-based ones. This game got me so involved in the story and these kids lives, that I had absolutely no problem playing turn-based combat and I actually rather enjoyed it. I strongly recommend this game to anybody, even those who like me don't usually like this type of game. The story is so enthralling that I've almost beat the game in less than a month when usually I don't have the attention span to even get half through one. Go Persona!
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Review 7 for Persona 4 Golden
One of the Greatest JRPGs of All Time
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Posted on:4/5/13
Nutta
Location: Seattle, WA
This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers
I clocked nearly three-hundred hours into the Playstation 2 version. This one adds even more content. One of the best dollar-to-gametime ratio of any generation. Beautiful story, well-developed characters, and a rewarding battle system. There's not a single thing I can think of to dislike about Persona 4. I've no love for the Vita, but I managed to love my experience of this version of the game regardless; this should speak volumes.
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Review 8 for Persona 4 Golden
One Of, If Not The Best, Game I Have Ever Played.
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Posted on:3/27/13
GoodAgg12
Location: Flower Mound, TX
Without a doubt, this is the best game the Vita offers. It has everything you loved from the first Persona games and the nostalgia of the fourth game. It also offers new moments and new characters to create social links with. I have had the game for about a month now and I have logged in 70 hours of gameplay. After I beat the game, which took about 40 hours, I went right back to play through it again with different choices. The battles and dungeon crawling is addictive, you really care about the characters, and the story is sure to suck you in. I would recommend this game to anyone who loves rpgs and level grinding. Also, you will fall in love with the soundtrack for sure. Everything about this game is perfect. This could be the best game I have played in a long time with a lasting appeal that will go on forever.
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Review 9 for Persona 4 Golden
Amazing
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Review 10 for Persona 4 Golden
Good Game
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Posted on:1/10/13
Trentor316
Location: Boston
This game is really fun. The beginning of the game is kinda boring but once you meet "teddie" then it starts to get fun. If you like RPG's then you'll like this game
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Review 11 for Persona 4 Golden
The reason to own a Vita is right here.
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Review 12 for Persona 4 Golden
Amazing game
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Review 13 for Persona 4 Golden
Mixture of Pokemon,Sims, and Dragon Quest
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Posted on:1/1/13
IsAwesome333
This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers
The title basically says it all. That is my opinion of the game. I like how you can actually live your life in that game (hang out with friends, get a job, got to school). The only problem I have is that I don't know how to gain courage. I need it a lot.
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Review 14 for Persona 4 Golden
The reason i love JRPGS
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Review 15 for Persona 4 Golden
Best PS Vita Game Ever!!
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Posted on:12/30/12
MPS3
Location: NC
This game is perfect for: hardcore gamers
This is a must buy for any PS Vita owner. I highly recommend to anybody who loves awesome RPG's, a game with lots of replay value, a game with fantastic voice acting and superb story telling, and is a fan of Persona. Also you don't have to play any of the previous Persona games to understand the story because it is a separate game and does not correlate. This is by far the BEST PS Vita game in my opinion, even topping Uncharted: GA, Gravity Rush, LBP, and ZE : Virtue's Last Reward!! So buy it NOW!!
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Review 16 for Persona 4 Golden
Best Vita Game!
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Posted on:12/28/12
Jeyrnb
Location: New York
This game is perfect for: casual gamers
I neber played a persona game but i got to admit this game has to be best games i ever played this year its very addicting the quests the fightingh style just everything i kid you not get this game and you will love it!!
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Review 17 for Persona 4 Golden
GOTY!
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Review 18 for Persona 4 Golden
ohhhh yeahhhh!!!!
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Posted on:12/23/12
IamEzio
Location: west columbia sc
This game is perfect for: casual gamers
THIS IS THE BEST SHIN MEGAMI TENSHI GAME EVER!!!!!! I HAVE PLAYED THE ORIGINAL ON PS2 AND NOW ON THE PS VITA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS GAME WAS THE REASON I BOUGHT A VITA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ATLUS ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Review 19 for Persona 4 Golden
Brilliant!
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Review 20 for Persona 4 Golden
Wow! No really, Wow!
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