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Persona 4

Persona 4 is the fourth title in the mainline Persona series created by Atlus. Players fill find all of the RPG combat and social interactions familiar with the series, as well as some callbacks to the Shin Megami Tensei franchise.

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JRPG
Released
July 10, 2008
ESRB
M for Mature: Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Language, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Atlus
Publisher(s)
Atlus
Engine
RenderWare
Franchise
Persona

The world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences shared together with friends.

They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night…

This strange rumor slowly spreads through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist’s new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begin. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world.

Explore otherworldly dungeons, take down monstrous Shadows, and confront the darker sides of one's self as you inch closer to the truth behind the serial murder cases.

Venture around the town of Inaba, partake in an eventful school year, meet kindred spirits, and forge invaluable bonds.

New quality of life features including improved graphics and smoothness, difficulty selection and quick save functionality.

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