
It’s like going on vacation in the town where you spent your adolescence. It offers a seemingly safe environment, in the context of a very strange adventure. Luckily, Persona 4 Golden is your favorite comfort food, in a gaming format. But none of these made us feel comfortable. Sea of Solitude brought the issue of loneliness to the table and Outriders helped us stay in touch with our friends. But not one gave us what we were really looking for. Each one helped us make it out of quarantine, in its own way. Some, like Prey, offered unique experiences, while others, like BioShock Infinite, told some unforgettable stories. In the last year we spent indoors, we played a lot of games.


Having spent more hours with Persona 4 Golden than I’m willing to admit, I understand why. But I knew that ATLUS’ games had a large following and are largely considered cult classics. Until recently, I was completely unaware of the existence of the Persona franchise. If you’re like me, you have a very large backlog of games you’ve bought but never played.
