PlayStation 3 · 2008
Persona 4
A mystery-driven RPG set in a small town where a parallel world emerges at night.
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Format
- Blu-ray Disc
- Genre
- role-playing video game
- Released
- 2008
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Overview
Players join a group of teens investigating a string of murders in Inaba, a rural Japanese town. The story blends daily school life with turns through the TV world, where the party battles monsters tied to the investigation. Its narrative structure and character writing shaped how many later RPGs approach story pacing.
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Why it matters
Persona 4 helped establish the Persona series as a distinct entry point into the JRPG genre, with a self-contained story and memorable cast. Its 2008 launch on PlayStation 3 marked the series' arrival on the high-definition console generation.
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The physical edition
A standard physical copy typically includes a Blu-ray game disc, an instruction booklet, and the retail case, with some editions adding bonus booklets or a soundtrack CD. Contents vary by region and edition, so confirm the specific packaging before purchase.
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Playing it today
The game runs on standard PlayStation 3 hardware without any special setup. Modern emulators and virtual console options may also be available, though availability varies by region.