9.9 out of 10

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4

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User Score (102)

9.5
Expert Score (60)

8.7
Value for money (7)

10
Sound quality (5)

10
Gameplay (21)

9.8
Graphics (27)

8.9
Sound (18)

9.2
Storyline (5)

10
Control (8)

10
Looks (2)

9.9
Construction (4)

10
Replay value (2)

10
Funfactor (5)

5.1

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graphics, story, storyline, challenging, voice acting

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Expert Reviews

GameCritics.com

16 April 2009
After the incredible experience that was Persona 3 , I was more than a little surprised to see that Atlus was following up with a sequel so soon. Read more
- The hilarious mid-summer camping trip.
- Unskippable cutscenes and long stretches between save.
Video Game Generation

8.5/10

3 April 2009
Overall, Persona 4 feels very similar to its predecessor, but changes so many things that you can't at all say that it's Persona 3 with a new skin. Read more
- Engaging, interesting gameplay., Awesome voice acting., Anime cut scenes have been dramatically improved., New game mechanics add more strategy than before., An RPG that knows what it's doing.
- Frustrating difficulty can cause you to lose tons of playtime., Altered dungeon mechanics are annoying, and would have been better if left unchanged., Team members' AI occasionally makes some strange decisions., Balancing ...
RPGFan

9.4/10

11 April 2011
In 2006, Atlus shocked the world with Persona 3. While the game's departure from its predecessors in terms of artistic direction, gameplay and music were unexpected, it was a title of the highest quality. Read more
VGChartz

9.3/10

4 June 2009
Perhaps the Playstation 2's last hurrah. Oh, but what a hurrah it is. In a genre that is often berated for stagnation, the Persona series has been a wonderful shot in the arm. Read more
Square-Go

6.0/10

21 April 2009
P4 is a role playing game (RPG) set in a fictional town in Japan.You shouldn't be put off by the fact it's part of the Shin Megami Tensei metaseries as the game stands alone. Read more
WorthPlaying

9.5/10

3 April 2009
Larger, deeper, and loaded with thrills, Persona 4 delivers an all-new story set in the Japanese countryside. A mysterious chain of deaths remains unanswered and only you and your team of gifted supernatural sleuths can... Read more
Saving Progress

10/10

23 March 2009
It’s a relaxed experience, like sitting down with the new (seventy hour) novel by your favorite author. Through sixteen years of refinement, Atlus continues to hone their mechanics and style. Read more
Playstation Illustrated

9.8/10

27 February 2009
I'm really tempted to just write, " Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 is just like Persona 3 but better," but I don't think the powers that be would let that through the editing process, so I'll have to tell you why it's better Read more
GameLemon

9.0/10

19 May 2009
A jRPG that jettisons swords and dragons to keep a fresher, more modern setting on board. Read more
- Engaging story, immersive environment and setting, tactical battles, soundtrack kicks ass.
- Can be tedious on occasion, and there are some annoying side quests.
Game Revolution

5 January 2009
Let go of my Ego. Impatience. That’s why traditional turn-based JRPGs are dying. People, and by that I mean most “gamers”, don’t seem to have any time anymore. Read more
- Art. Period., Intriguing whodunit mystery, Mythological and psychological symbolism, True-to-life characters, Spirited soundtrack, Simple but challenging combat system, Having control over all characters, Not many town are...