Inaba—a quiet town in rural Japan. A normal teenager arrives at the station to begin his year-long stay in the countryside, only to be welcomed by the news of a dead TV announcer. Shortly after, another body appears, mysteriously hung from the top of a telephone pole. The cause of death is unknown, with no leads on the suspect... As the peaceful community is thrown into turmoil, the urban youth and his classmates wander into a strange, surreal place covered by a thick fog...
Finally, a game that's brining me out of thread-making retirement! Only about 2-3 hours to go before the PSN release. I'm going to put it on download before going to sleep.
First couple of reviews are in:
Detructoid: 10/10
Game Informer: 8.5/10For gamers curious about the franchise and looking for a way in, Persona 4 Golden is easily the best place to start, as it's the best looking and playing Persona game yet. And if you don't have a Vita yet, this is probably the best reason yet to get one.
Read more at Review: Persona 4 Golden - Destructoid
Persona 4 Golden’s greatest strength is that everything fits together seamlessly, from the connected battle and social aspects to the fresh changes. Newcomers are sure to find plenty to love, while series veterans can revisit fond memories and experience new content. This game still remains one of the best RPGs to date; don’t miss out on your second chance to experience it.
There is currently no better reason to buy a PS Vita than Persona 4: The Golden. It has more content and enjoyability than any other Vita game currently on the market, and also has one of the best stories of any video game, period. If you enjoy RPGs in any form at all, Persona 4: The Golden is a game that you need to experience.