Is Persona 4 a good game to start with?

Persona 4 does several things really well that make it the best place to start. For one it's story is engaging and intriguing. The murder mystery in a small town is a great way to be roped into the game quickly. Even if the intro is on the long side you'll be surprised by how quickly you'll absorb the information.

Is it okay to play Persona 4 first?

No, each game has a different story and characters. Like the Final Fantasy series. You can just jump right into 4 without playing the others and not miss anything.

Should I start with Persona 5 or 4?

The short answer — it doesn't matter! Start where you want. The long answer? It entirely depends. We probably wouldn't recommend starting with Persona 4 Arena Ultimax or Persona 5 Strikers now, but if you have played either of those games before P5R, P4G, or P3P's release, then it doesn't matter.

What is the best Persona game to start with?

Persona 4 Golden

It might seem a bit strange to recommend you play the middle game first, but trust me on this one. Persona 5 Royal is the optimal Persona experience, but its predecessor is a gem, and may be a struggle to push through if you start with the most recent game in the series.

Is it worth playing Persona 4 before 5?

You don't need to… but if you have the means and ability I would suggest you do. While the persona/SMT community can bicker all day about which is better P5 or 4, the simple fact is that Persona 5 is far more polished.

Is Persona 4 Golden REALLY That Good?!

Is Persona 3 or 4 better?

As a base game, Persona 3 is perhaps the better of the two. It's more interesting, more mature, and its flaws aren't enough to drag down its strengths.

Should I play Persona 3 or 4 after 5?

Persona 3 is probably the best one the start with after Persona 5, but if it doesn't sound like your cup of tea for now, we'll talk about Persona 4 next time.

Is Persona 4 a fun game?

But don't let any of this stop you. Persona 4 Golden is a fantastic game, and this release is the best way to play it. The characters are loveable, the story is driving, and the entire game is hard to put down until you've absorbed it all.

Can you play Persona 5 without playing Persona 4?

Do I need to have played the other games in the series? Much like the Final Fantasy series, each individual Persona entry is its own self-contained story. Fans of previous games may get the odd reference to past games or characters, but all in all you won't be missing out much jumping straight into the latest entry.

What is the darkest Persona game?

Answer: The darkest Persona game in the entire series is none other than Persona 3; it doesn't matter which version.

Which Persona 4 is the best?

Right from the technical improvements to revisiting the core of the game itself, Persona 4 Golden is the best it's ever been. Not only is this officially the ultimate way to play this JRPG classic, but also a reminder of why this was the game that put the Persona series on the map.

Is Persona 4 and 5 connected?

The series has given players a variety of different characters to know from Persona 4's Investigation Team to Persona 5's Phantom Thieves. Each of the games is in the same universe as each other and each new entry is a follow-up of sorts despite featuring a new cast of characters with each new entry.

Can you romance more than 1 Persona 4?

There are eight possible romance options in Persona 4 Golden, four of which are your main party members, while the others are some of the more prominent side characters. If you really feel like it, you can even romance multiple characters, but that has a way of coming back to bite you around Valentine's Day.

Is Persona 4 a dark game?

Question: Is Persona 4 a Horror Game? Answer: Not at all, but there are some horror-ish elements to Persona 4. Coming from the Shin Megami Tensei series that is quite dark and all about demons ending the world, there are some minor creepy elements in the form of the Personas themselves.

How long does Persona 4 take to play?

When focusing on the main objectives, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 is about 72½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 117 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

What do I need to know before playing Persona 4?

What is Joker's canon name?

While the player can freely choose a given name for Joker, his Phantom Thief code name, he is canonically named Ren Amamiya in-game and in most other appearances. Akira Kurusu is used in the game's manga adaptation.

What is the difference between Persona 4 and 5?

Verdict: Main cast-wise, Persona 4 has the better group dynamic, Persona 5 has stronger individual personalities. Persona 5 handily wins in the supporting character department.

Can you do everything in Persona 4?

So many aspects of Persona 4 Golden are random and unique to each individual playthrough. You will never (never, ever, ever) be able to max everything out (every Social Quality, collect every Persona, perform ever Fusion, etc.) in your first run.

What is the saddest Persona game?

Persona 3 has been credited with having thrust the series into the mainstream. The critically acclaimed JRPG boasts a much darker tone compared to its successors. Death is a prevalent theme throughout the game, so it's only natural for it to end on a tragic note.

Is Persona 4 a masterpiece?

Persona 4 Golden's rewarding turn-based combat, incredible music, and encouraging features make it one of the best JRPGs ever developed. The main story and its coming-of-age themes make Persona 4 Golden a timeless classic that is worth revisiting and replaying many times over.

Is Persona 4 Arena beginner friendly?

Despite Persona 4 Arena Ultimax being very beginner-friendly, some players can still get overwhelmed with everything they have at their disposal.

How many endings does Persona 4 have?

Persona 4 Golden is an incredibly long game, but not all players will have their journey end the same way. The classic JRPG has seven different endings, and players will need to plan out their game to some degree in order to see the best possible outcome.

How long was the gap between Persona 4 and 5?

The Persona Q series takes place in a separate enclosed world in which the characters of Persona 3, 4, and 5 are drawn into from their respective time periods. Dialogue in Q2 also suggests that Persona 5 takes place only a few years after 4.

Should you play all Persona games in order?

Should I also play them first? Persona is a bit like the Zelda series – there are similar mechanics, items, storylines, and NPCs in them, but they take place so far apart from each other that it's not required to play the numbered main series games in order.