Combat and socially agonised teens impress in Persona 4 Revival, the RPG that series director Kazuhisa Wada feels a "duty" to make
Look, before you say it, I know. Persona 4 Golden is held up by some as one of the best and most important RPGs ever. After all, it was the series' Final Fantasy 7 moment, where many of the mechanical and thematic threads of the earlier games finally knitted together and became something greater than their parts. You step into the shoes of Yu Narukami, a Japanese transfer student freshly arrived…
Persona 4 Revival has captured the attention of combat and socially troubled teens, a testament to series director Kazuhisa Wada's duty to create an impactful game. The RPG, previously hailed as one of the best and most significant titles in the genre, is seen as the Final Fantasy 7 moment of the series. Players assume the role of Yu Narukami, a Japanese student who moves to Inaba, where they forge friendships, prepare for exams, and confront the twisted perceptions of themselves and their peers in a metaphysical realm.
The game's story and characters are renowned for their honest portrayal of the darker aspects of human nature, making it a compelling experience for those who may not have played it yet.
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