After many months of leaving this in my backlog, I finally finished this.

I didn't expect much from this game at first. But now, I can proudly say this has become one of my new favorite games of all time. I thoroughly enjoyed every second I spent with this videogame. It took me a while to really get into it, but once I got hooked, there was no going back.

I think Persona 4's biggest strength is its' characters. Without them, the game wouldn't have been as enjoyable as it was. The whole theme of facing your true self is inspiring, and seeing how all the characters connected and bonded with one another after they saw the deepest and darkest parts of each other was beautiful. I got heavily attached to these characters, and having to say goodbye to them at the end of the game had me in tears.

The story was great, too. Even though I don't think it was as strong as other aspects of the game, it was still enjoyable. The mystery surrounding Inaba and the fog had me on the edge of my seat multiple times throughout my playthrough, even though I got spoiled on the true culprit's identity beforehand. I loved seeing the characters facing roadblocks in their journey and eventually overcoming them together.

The gameplay aspect of it was incredible as well. Even though I prefer Persona 5's varied dungeon design, I understand this game came before it, and I won't criticize it for it. Still, the dungeons weren't the best, but they never felt like a chore to get through. The combat was great, too. It was always very engaging and fun, and there was never a time when I felt the necessity to use the 'Rush' button.

Artistically, this game is incredible, too. The art style is strongly defined and is a joy to experience. The character designs are amazing and varied and make each character stand out with their characteristics. I, of course, need to mention the soundtrack, too. Just like the other Persona games, it's incredible. I added so many tracks to my Spotify, and they will be on my music rotation for a long time.

I will never forget how enjoyable my time with Persona 4 Golden was. This world, its characters, and its music have won and will always have a special place in my heart. It has already won a spot in my top games of all time, even rivaling Persona 5. I will eventually replay this game so that I can relive this incredible and unforgettable experience.

I will never forget you, Inaba.

I know people love this game, and it's steam deck starter kit material. But HoloCure: Save the Fans is infinitely better.
This game is basically a brain dead mind numbing experience. It's just move, that's it. Move the dude. He attacks. The end. Move some more. Get enough upgrades so you don't have to move. The whole game is basically a slot machine of dopamine where the more you win the less you play it and the more you just are hitting "OKAY" to move onto the next upgrade reward.
I can see why it's addictive, but I think it's in an unhealthy way and I'd encourage people that like this game to try HoloCure if you want a better version of this experience that doesn't insult you as a human.

This game caught be my surprise. I had started out the Persona franchise with Persona 5 vanilla, and loved it so much. Then, I bought and played Royal, getting well over 100 hours in it. When P4G came to Steam however, I had mixed reactions. I knew it would be good (since I love Persona games), but I wasn’t sure how the older game would compare to P5R. But boy was I mistaken. P4G is now my favorite game of all time! Everything about it I loved. I thought it was a better overall story, better characters and character development, soundtrack, etc. compared to P5 and P5R.

So basically what I’m trying to say is to play P4G. Trust me, it’s a great game.

My story with this game over the past couple weeks is probably nothing incredibly special, but it doesn't change the fact that I utterly adored this game.
It's a case where I can say with confidence that this is not a perfect game, there are some dumb things that could easily be seen as problematic to people with different life experiences than I do.
But I really don't care, the characters are all wonderful, the writing is so fun and engaging, the music is lovely, the visuals are charming, and the atmosphere is just suffocating.
I went in with knowledge of a couple of things, but it didn't even sway my enjoyment of the game in the slightest.
This year and a half has been really tough for me. So many times I have hoped to be able spend time with my friends and enjoy our high school experiences together, but they inevitably end up falling through. This game for as lame as it probably sounds, gave me the feeling of spending time with actual friends. I love all these characters so much man it hurts.
Before I go: Chie is best girl, Kanji is best boy, Nanako is best sister.