When gamers settle in to play a Japanese RPG, they are usually in for a long adventure. Persona 4 Golden is no different, as it's a game with depth designed to be played and replayed again. The original game launched on the PlayStation 2 in 2008. Along with Persona 3, it eventually became more mainstream than its parent series Shin Megami Tensei.
Just as Atlus did with Persona 3 FES, P3P before it, and Persona 5 Royal after it, Persona 4 Golden is an enhanced port. P4 Golden has a new character, an expanded storyline, new Personas, and more. P4 Golden was first released on the PS Vita in 2012 and 2020 for the PC, with the Japanese voiceovers and upscaled visuals. Whether one is playing Persona 4 Golden on the Vita, PC, or home consoles, it's a good idea to know how long the game will last.
Persona 4 Golden Explained
Persona 4 is a modern-day RPG set in a Japanese school. Players take on the role of a high school student known canonically as Yu Narukami. As a new student at the school, Yu has to find a way to fit in with school life, make new friends, and improve his social standing with the other students.
It isn't long before Yu makes new friends, and they become embroiled in a supernatural murder mystery. The friends have to juggle life between the real world, their newfound Persona powers, and a world that exists within the TV. As one can imagine, Persona 4 Golden is a deep game with many characters to interact with and form bonds on a social level, adding more play time to the game outside the main story.
How Long Is Persona 4 Golden?
As with the other games in the Persona series and indeed Shin Megami Tensei, Persona 4 is a long game. According to the data collected from How Long To Beat, Persona 4 Golden will take players approximately 68 hours to complete the main story. The main story and side content should take players around 85 hours to complete.
For completists looking to experience all the Social Links and unlock all the Personas in Persona 4 Golden, the game can take as long as 139 hours for the average player. Sometimes it can take even longer, depending on a player's pacing. Whether one is trying to rush or experience everything that Persona 4 has to offer, it's an incredible game that will keep JRPG fans entertained until Persona 6.
Persona 4 Golden is available now for the PC and PS Vita. PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series versions will release in 2023.