Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4

Quite possibly a Masterpiece

User Rating: 10 | Persona 4 PS2

By raidou-kuzunoha | Review Date: October 13, 2009

Any game in the Shin Megami Tensei franchise that I've played has been quite epic. But Persona 4 has really knocked my socks off. Graphics are iffy, but the story and gameplay is out of this world.

I mean, who hasn't wanted to jump inside their t.v.?

I picked this up by recommendation about 2 weeks ago and haven't put it down since. The story is really enthralling, with characters that have real life issues, and can really pull you in emotionally (except for Rise, she's annoying).

The graphics weren't the best, but the classic RPG turn based battle system, and the new twists to it (partner support moves and follow up attacks) made for a fresh experience that keeps me wanting more.

The social links are an interesting concept, and since I have not yet played any other Persona games, I think it was quite the experience. Since the higher your social links are, the more experience your fused persona get, it makes the time it takes to carefully raise the links quite necessary.

Problems? A little repetitive. Watch the tv, see the victim, jump in, see their crazy, kill the shadow, watch a sappy scene where the character confronts themselves, and repeat. Repetitive, but definitely fun.

So in the end I give Persona 4 a 10/10. I highly recommend this game to anyone who loves, or is interested in quirky, fun JRPG's.

Other Helpful Reviews for Persona 4

• Rating:9.5

  Persona 4, the only real fault about the game is that it ends eventually.

  By kryu88 | Review Date: Mar 21, 2009 | PS2

  If you played Persona 3 and it's sort-of new take on JRPGS, then you'll most likely fall in love in Persona 4, as it is almost identical to Persona 3, but it improves in many areas that makes it superior to it's predeces... Read Full Review

  19 of 20 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:9.5

  Yellow is an underrated color, nobody likes it that much, but they would absolutely love this game.

  By Rhen_Var | Review Date: Dec 10, 2008 | PS2

  So let me tell you know before you ask. Persona 4 is a completely separate version from the past Persona games, it stands alone, shines alone. With some cameos, sure but it's still there. Story: With games that give ... Read Full Review

  18 of 19 users found the following review helpful