Persona 4 Golden for PlayStation Vita Reviews by Gamers

I. LOVE. THIS. GAME. Never have I felt so compelled to write a review for a game as I have for Persona 4 The Golden. This critically acclaimed game is just that for a number of very good reasons. Every task you perform, whether it be eating a meal, tending to the garden, talking to friends, or working a part time job furthers some skill of yours in the game. Every little seemingly mundane accomplishment adds up to give you more power to create Personas and have stronger choices in dialogue. Persona 4 The Golden is so tethered to reality while incorporating enough fantasy through the use of personal avatars (Personas) that one can't help but find the town of Inaba more appealing than real life. This game works across so many levels that it is impossible not to be engaged with the characters and develop real feelings for them. If you buy one game and one game alone for the PS Vita, it must be Persona 4 The Golden.

It's persona... what can I say? All the persona games are usually top notch. Persona 3 FES and Persona 4 in particular. Persona 4 on vita is currently the BEST persona game to date, on any console.

It looks absolutely beautiful on the OLED screen with new and improved HD visuals. This doesn't just look like a new gloss... it looks like a brand new game. A new online dungeon system allows you to ask for help if your having problems and other LIVE users will instantly send you tips and helpful hints. The main new feature though is the brand new character, Marie, with a new social link and brand new (and very interesting) storyline. Also, 40% more of the dialogue has been voiced with this remake.

My only problem with this game is that there is no option to select the original Japanese voices in the game. Which don't get me wrong, most of the English voice actors have done an amazing job but the NEW voice actor for Chie is so annoying that it nearly ruins that particular character, which is a real shame. The music is a huge highlight of the game, too. It's amazing that J-pop can be played for countless hours at a time yet it never gets old in this game and you'll constantly find yourself bobbing your head to the beat.

Overall, if you have never picked up a Persona game then this is THE BEST place to start. If you like JRPG's you MUST have this... Heck, if you own a PS vita then you MUST have this. It's by far the best game out on the vita right now and probably will stay that way all the way through 2013. Rent this NOW!