Persona 4 Golden for Windows

Murder and mystery RPG

Persona 4 Golden is the updated version of the role-playing game, Persona 4. It’s developer, Atlus, also refers to this game as Shin Megami Tensai: Persona 4. The game centers around a nameless high-school student who has moved from the city to the countryside. During his stay, a series of murders occur under mysterious circumstances. He also acquires the ability to harness power from a supernatural force. Otherwise called the Persona, these are avatars that reflect the character’s inner self. They’re typically mythological creatures representing the façades worn by a character to overcome the challenges of life.

Create your own Persona

Persona 4 Golden has made new changes to its gameplay, beginning with two new Social Links - Aeon Arcana and Jester Arcana. The Aeon Arcana social link can be maxed out to reveal a new dungeon in the Hollow Forest. Clearing this level will unlock another epilogue. Towards the end of the game, you should be able to identify the killer. You can choose to keep their identity private and destroy the evidence of their crime, making you an accomplice.

This means you will need to declare the case as unsolved, and head towards the city. You can access these links through any difficulty level, even the ones you customize. The pre-set levels are Safety, Easy, Normal, Hard, and Risky. Each has its default settings, but you can head to the configuration menu to alter Damage Taken, Damage Given, EXP Won, Money Won, Retries in Dungeons, and Retries in Battles.

Damage can be done by to or by a party member. It’s important to get ahead of your enemies by inflicting damage onto them first. EXP Won is equal to Experience Points, while Money Won is equivalent to Yen. Both are rewarded to you after each fight. Retries in Dungeons and in Battles are the same as respawning after getting knocked out. The difference between the two is the setting it takes place.

True-to-life, thrilling gameplay

Persona 4 Golden offers elements of role-playing and simulation games. While you can only play the protagonist, the interaction between you and non-playable characters will depend on your choices. The dynamic gameplay creates an unpredictable gaming environment. It will be up to you to determine how difficult or easy it will be to crack the case.