I've played through the original Persona 4 many times but never had the opportunity to play Persona 4 Golden on the PS Vita (Sony's briefly-lived hand-held), therefore all of that version’s expanded content is new to me. Now that the game has (finally!) been updated and released on modern consoles as of January 2023, there's never been a better time to go back and revisit the Midnight Channel. Along with other classic slice-of-life RPGs such as Shenmue, Persona 4 compensates for what it lacks in modern convention with an overabundance of charm and personality, inspiring an entire genre of "Persona-like" games in the process. It’s a bizarre concept for a video game-or any medium for that matter-but it totally works, thanks in large part to some innovative storytelling and character development. Set in the fictional Japanese town of Inaba, the game combines old-school dungeon crawling with teenage life management simulation, which basically means warping to a remote world to battle horrific creatures while attending drama class and studying for exams. Originally released for PlayStation 2 way back in 2008, Atlus' Persona 4 is a groundbreaking role-playing game which has seen several updates and re-releases over the years. So what exactly is it that makes this quirky throwback game such a sentimental fan favorite? Hopefully I can explain. What’s really surprising is that Persona 4 isn’t even the best game in the Persona series (that distinction goes to Persona 5 Royal), let alone the best J-RPG ever made (that distinction likely goes to Persona 5 Royal as well). After all, there are plenty of hardcore Persona 4 devotees out there, the game has enjoyed a steady stream of mainstream and critical success for nearly 15 years. I even considered buying a PS Vita just to play the updated version, Persona 4 Golden. I also own the Japanese strategy guide and art book as well the complete manga series. How much do I adore this role-playing gem? I own the original PS2 version, the PS3 digital version, the fighting game spinoff, the dancing game spinoff and the PC edition even though I don’t have a PC to play it on. I'll kick off this article with a direct statement: Persona 4 is my favorite Japanese RPG of all time and there isn't even a close second.
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