Persona 4 - Guides

Persona 4 Tag Page Cover Art
JRPG
Systems
Released
July 10, 2008
ESRB
M for Mature: Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Language, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Atlus
Publisher(s)
Atlus
Engine
RenderWare
Franchise
Persona

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The world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences shared together with friends.

They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night…

This strange rumor slowly spreads through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist’s new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begin. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world.

Explore otherworldly dungeons, take down monstrous Shadows, and confront the darker sides of one's self as you inch closer to the truth behind the serial murder cases.

Venture around the town of Inaba, partake in an eventful school year, meet kindred spirits, and forge invaluable bonds.

New quality of life features including improved graphics and smoothness, difficulty selection and quick save functionality.

Genre(s)
JRPG

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Persona 4 Golden: How to Get a Fishing Rod

Getting both fishing rods in Persona 4 Golden is quite a process, but you'll need them to complete the Hermit Social Link, so here's what to do.

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Persona 4 Golden: How to Beat Shadow Namatame (Kunino-sagiri)

Shadow Namatame can be a difficulty spike for newcomers to Persona 4 Golden, so here are some things players will want to keep in mind.

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Persona 4 Golden: How to Beat Shadow Naoto

Naoto is the last character to join in Persona 4 Golden, but the IT is going to have to defeat Shadow Naoto first.

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Persona 4 Golden: Eri Minami Social Link Guide

The Temperance Social Link is one of the Social Links outside Yasogami High in Persona 4 Golden, and ranking it up can be tricky for new players.

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Persona 4 Golden: Tohru Adachi Social Link Guide

He may not have had a Social Link in Persona 4, but Adachi does have one in Persona 4 Golden, which players will want to max out.

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Persona 4 Golden: Hisano Kuroda Social Link Guide

The Death Social Link in Persona 4 Golden is quick to Rank Up, but unlocking it requires a vital step, so here's what to do.

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Persona 4 Golden: Kou Ichijo & Daisuke Nagase (Strength) Social Link

Kou and Daisuke serve as the Strength Social Link in Persona 4 Golden, so here's all there is to know.

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Persona 4 Golden: Yumi Ozawa & Ayane Matsunaga (Sun) Social Link

Whether Persona 4 Golden players join the Drama or Band Club, here's the best way to max out the Sun Social Link.

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Persona 4 Golden: What Is Shuffle Time?

Shuffle Time is a good way to get bonus EXP, money, or even gain a new Persona, so here's what Persona 4 Golden players will want to know.

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Persona 4 Golden: Rise Kujikawa Social Link

Saving Rise from the TV World is the first step in unlocking the Lovers Social Link, so here's the quickest way to level it up to Rank 10.

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Persona 4 Golden: Naoto Shirogane Social Link

Fortune is one of the last Social Links to unlock in Persona 4 Golden, so players will want to rank it up as quick as possible.

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Persona 4 Golden: Ai Ebihara Social Link

The Moon Social Link in Persona 4 Golden is one of the trickier Social Links to max out, so here's what to do.

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Persona 4 Golden: Naoki Konishi Social Link

Here's how Persona 4 Golden players can unlock and max out the Hanged Man Social Link.

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Persona 4 Golden: Sayoko Uehara Social Link

Here's how players can unlock and complete the Devil Social Link in Persona 4 Golden.

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Persona 4 Golden: Shu Nakajima Social Link

The Tower is one of the more obscure Social Links in Persona 4 Golden, so here's how players can go about unlocking and getting it to Rank 10

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Persona 4 Golden: Yosuke Social Link Guide

Yosuke Hanamura is one of the many highlights of the Persona 4 cast, and his Social Links can be unlocked very early into the game.

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Persona 4 Golden: Yukiko Amagi Social Link

Here’s everything there is to know about Yukiko’s Social Link in Persona 4 Golden.

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Persona 4 Golden: Kanji Tatsumi Social Link

Here are the best responses for Kanji Tatsumi's Social Link in Persona 4 Golden.

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