Persona 4 Golden Reviews

Persona 4 Golden is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Jun 13, 2020

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

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7 / 10
Feb 8, 2023

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 homophobic content have really not aged it well.

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70 / 100
Jun 13, 2020

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 4 Golden on the PC.

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Jun 13, 2020

Persona 4 Golden isn't a perfect port and it isn'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 and some of the story might be dated but the characters are so charming that it's easy to lose track of time both in and out of character when hanging out with them. Get to know them all and use your friendship as a strength in the game's sprawling procedurally generated dungeons.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jan 19, 2023

Anyone who plays Persona 4 will quickly notice that it is the basis for the creation of Persona 5. There is no escaping this reality. Fortunately, we are pleased to note that a game from 2008 still manages to present arguments to go head to head with another from 2016, or even the most recent releases from the Publisher. Despite all the similarities present, with this title in particular, the game presents a sufficiently interesting experience, demonstrating that there are titles, despite how old they are, they deserve to have an opportunity these days. Persona 4 Golden is one of them!

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7.5 / 10.0
Jun 16, 2020

Persona 4 Golden is finally out of the PS Vita prison and still is one of the most enjoyable JRPG around, even if with some technical flaws.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 3, 2023

Persona 4 Golden is a landmark game for the JRPG genre.

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4 / 5.0
Apr 7, 2023

Despite being essentially the same game that was first released over a decade ago, Persona 4 Golden manages to avoid feeling dated to this day. A great cast of characters, an intriguing murder mystery story, and satisfying storytelling that moves at an unhurried pace are all completed by fun combat mechanics to preserve the game’s high standard.

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80%
Jul 1, 2020

Persona 4 Golden isn't such a revelatory title it used to be, but it's definitely still worthy of your attention because of the excellent coming of age story.

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8 / 10
Jun 13, 2023

Persona 4 Golden is one of those titles that just feels good to return to after a few years. The story is intriguing, and the gameplay is fun and engaging. This is a must-have for any Persona fan.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 17, 2023

Those coming from Persona 5 will likely find many of the systems they're familiar with are present but in a much clunkier fashion. The bland dungeons and sudden difficulty spikes might also turn off new players, but if they can push through those they may find a thrilling murder mystery featuring some of my favorite narrative moments in the Persona series. Add this to an extremely likeable cast of characters like Kanji Tatsumi or Yukiko Amagi, as well as one of the most catchy soundtracks to ever be put into a video game, and you may well find yourself falling in love with Inaba. Despite all of its flaws, you might find that in the end you're actually sad to leave.

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Brandon (Michael) Howard
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8 / 10
Jun 13, 2020

Twelve years later, and the dreary little world of Persona 4 Golden is as captivating as it's ever been. Having it on Steam is a wonderful boon to its accessibility, given the limited range the Vita and PSTV had, and this port more than does it justice. The elements unique to the expanded rerelease may not add much to the experience, but there's no doubt that this should be on everyone's list of must-play RPGs.

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80 / 100
Jan 17, 2023

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 iconic game that brought the JRPG formula firmly into the modern day. It’s not my favorite Persona game, but I can firmly recommend it to just about anyone. If you have a Switch, now’s your excuse to play Persona 4 Golden.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 17, 2023

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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8 / 10
Jun 13, 2020

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 a shame that there are a few technical problems lurking in the current build, but with the inclusion of both the Japanese and English dubs and the crisp, clear visuals, this marks a fantastic way to experience the game.

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82%
Jul 3, 2020

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

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 23, 2023

If you were wondering if Persona 4 Golden would manage to stand the test of time, don’t worry, it did. Playing it on a console is still as fun as it was on the PS Vita. Even if its visuals aged like curded milk, and the dungeon crawling segments aren’t that engaging, the rest of the game is just too damn entertaining to complain about. The music, the characters, the setting, the fusing system, the fast-paced combat, the utterly fantastic plot… Persona 4 Golden is just great.

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8.7 / 10.0
Jul 8, 2020

Persona 4 Golden is an easy experience to recommend. A very enjoyable journey along the path of self-acceptance that wants us to be able to recognize and confront that part that, although it may not please us, is an inseparable part of our being.

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87 / 100
Jun 13, 2020

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

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9 / 10
Jan 26, 2023

Despite some elements of "Persona 4 Golden's" narrative at points being out dated and wildly bigoted, it is still a classic that is absolutely worth playing.

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