Persona 4 Reminds Me of Better Days

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Persona 4 is making me feel some things again.
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Persona 4 Retrospective Review Critique KingK

[@KingKlonoa]

I apologize for the 360p, this video has been uploaded for hours and KZbin is taking ages to process the HD version for some reason. Edit: I'm starting to think KZbin is never going to process this video, and I can't re-upload it or the video will be destroyed by KZbin's search reco and algorithm, so uh. I guess I'm going to have to agree with my commenters and say that watching a 360p video is appropriate because the video is looking back on an old PS2 game lmao. I'll keep pestering KZbin about it to see if it will ever fix, but I can't re-upload it. Edit 2: and now it's processed... after two whole days. Well, at least KZbin didn't force the worst ultimatum of all time onto me.

[@jssh-o8i]

oh, I thought it was intentional due to the video being about 10-20 years ago haha

[@TomUsedSurf]

KZbin just wanted to give us that nice low res PS2 feeling.

[@qactustick]

I've only experienced P4 on the PS2. I honestly didn't even notice the quality lol

[@niceleverace]

i usally watch videos at 360p becuse of my bad wifi so its fine man :)

[@Cece-Cece]

your writing makes up for the bad video quality so dw

[@splamox9829]

this video is literally pain and agony but I find comfort knowing that so many people are feeling similar to what I am. you're doing great man, I appreciate you and your content and what you have to say. I think this is one of the few times I'll actually tell a youtuber thank you. You're amazing, genuinely.

[@supersaiyandre_]

i feel you in a spiritual level, i find minself watching this video time and time again, feeling the same as you

[@Zakuzelo]

Persona hurts me because it depicts people doing the things I wanted to and should have done in grade school but never did. It making you nostalgic might hurt, but trust me, that's leagues better than reminding you of everything you missed. Better to have had better times and lost them than to have never had them at all.

[@thejrpgguy1835]

Hey, I know this comment is pretty old but I was wondering if you could expand upon the stuff about what you missed. I kinda feel like I'm missing out on that sort of stuff and I don't want any regrets. Thank you

[@axira33]

@@thejrpgguy1835 I kinda understand how you feel, but don't be sad. You're mostly not missing out on anything. Persona 4 is an entirely fictional game that features teenagers that enter TV's to save the world. It just has a very cheerful tone to it, and when you compare it to real life, it feels like youre missing out on something. But no, outside of TV's, it's just about highschoolers spending time together and having fun, while learning to accept theirselves. That's all. So the only thing you MIGHT be missing out on is hanging out with friends more or accepting who you really are.

[@Cartoonshi]

Literally started my second NG+ playthrough today and the first thing I see after is this. Guess everyone's in a Persona 4 mood this summer.

[@JetblackJay]

Nice

[@nintendude794]

Came to Steam roughly a year ago

[@lewis9s]

I finished my NG+ on the last day of summer last year. Here we are again

[@citrine6959]

I play either Persona 3, 4, or 5 each summer. It’s always a month and a half long commitment that I love to go through every year. These games are great dude.

[@fami.leeonnn]

Just finished Persona 5, and I wanted to try out Persona 4 so I just now started playing Golden on my pc. Honestly I love the theme of facing yourself and the overall message that not everyone is good, and not everyone is completely bad. Just...complicated.

[@samurottman6832]

This video unexpectedly made me explore my deep hidden feelings. I dropped out of university last year because I wasn't particularly liking my major and covid giving me some reason to stay couped up inside my home and just not go to online classes. I don't know why I decided to just drop out but I felt like I could do something more like being a creative person, but right now I don't even have the confidence or motivation to do that. Sometimes I wish I could go back to my days in highschool, hanging out with my friends, playing games, and not worry about what to do with my life. Right now I just feel tired all the time and I wish I could just get my life together

[@thedapperdolphin1590]

Still not too late to go back to school. College has a lot of social opportunities if you’re willing to look for them and be engaged. I’d do it now before you end up regretting it. Anyone I know who’s dropped out of college ends up regretting it, and then feel like they’re too old to go back years down the line.

[@strwrbttlfrnt]

I know how you feel but you know what helped me reaching out to people talking about something express your true self don’t give up keep on fighting if you don’t like your major look deep within you what brings you joy find something else you’re passionate about I use to love cooking but do to something’s I had to stop I felt like a failure I didn’t knew what I had to do in my life I thought about quitting college and be in a job that I don’t like anymore then I played p5r yes persona has helped me in my life it showed to go for something that you enjoy and don’t let anyone control you live without regret trust me now I’m in a different degree and I’m succeeding in school I still not social at all because of covid but this next year that’s what I’m working on finding people that truly like me for who I am. I am sorry that this is rambling but the point don’t give up keep going keep up the fight life isn’t easy and never will be but you keep fighting get a degree remember the past but look forward for the future cause it is bright for you if you keep fighting and wake up get up and get out their

[@glockinrari3686]

I feel the exact same way bro, im in my last semester to get my two year degree for now and working in the meantime, once im done with school for now i want to pursue something creative but part of me knows im gonna keep being lazy like always lol i need some sort of push idk how to explain it

[@samurottman6832]

@@strwrbttlfrnt Thank you so much man for your kind words, I haven't opened up about this to anyone else but I think should definitely find someone to talk to and ask for help. Again man thanks for the kind words, and I also kind of got inspired by persona 5 to find and do what I love

[@strwrbttlfrnt]

@@samurottman6832 don't mention it I was in the same boat like you a year ago now i am a lot more happier so I wish you luck and remember life will change if you let it

[@pyrrhickong]

One of my favorite moments in the Persona series comes from Persona 4 Arena. One of the villains has the power to distort words and sights, and disguises itself as whoever you're playing as' shadow. Most characters break down, doubt themselves, Hell Yosuke even stammers out "you're me" over and over again to try to get it to go away... but Kanji just gets pissed off. He raises his fist, and smacks himself in the face. Then he tells himself all the ways he's improved, how he looked this stuff in the eye before, how he thought it was over it, and that he was just annoyed that his doubts were dragging everyone into trouble. Everything was still a process, healing and discovering himself was still a process, but he was getting better. His doubts were still there, he couldn't fix it all at once, people like Naoto and Rise who meant the world to him had moved away, but he was still doing the best he could. And then he kicked his fake shadow's ass because of course he did, he was pumped as Hell by that point. That's what resonates about Persona 4 to me: it definitely ends. I played it when I was in high school, I needed it, and I cried when it was over because I didn't want my time with it to end. But... it does. The way you interact with the friends you have changes, the ability to see them changes, everyone's ambitions and the world around you changes. But you have that time that you made the most of. And I love that about Persona 4. It's not the be-all end-all; it's the confrontation and the start of healing. It's simultaneously nostalgia for a more simple but ultimately harrowing time of self-discovery and constant introspection and a send-off into the next stage of life. And the fact that it treats the story of life as this always ongoing saga, one that extends beyond the ordeal that it centers around, is beautiful. It has my absolute favorite emotional through-line of... well, media in general, really. I hope the best for wherever you're going, too. Thank you, as always.

[@leonardonitta9095]

I love Kanji so much 🥺

[@Charlotte_Sometimes836]

holy shit that is so beautifully put, I couldn't have said it better

[@nimazsheik5152]

Man I relate so much to Kanji, even down to the being a momma's boy and taking care of your mother 🤣

[@n3rd39]

Bro you got me in tears dear god that was beautiful

[@jacobmonks3722]

This game's artstyle holds up so well it's hard to believe it originally released on the PS2.

[@badreddinekasmi8919]

Stylized art styles hold up better. You can find art from the early 20s that could legitimately pass as modern art.

[@haruhirogrimgar6047]

@@badreddinekasmi8919 "early 20's" isn't going to last much longer lol. You got another 9 years at most before that starts referring to a different century.

[@E-6481]

@@haruhirogrimgar6047 fuck, that’s depressing, but oh so true 😂

[@SexyPants]

From my understanding the art style is based on an older anime from around the 60's, which is also what Samurai Jack is based off of. The plot beats are somewhat similar as well.

[@johnmcswag5980]

All of PS2 Shin Megami Tensei games hold up well today. Nocturne, Digital Devil Saga 1&2, Persona 3, Persona 4, and the Raidou Kuzunoha series all look amazing despite being nearly 20 years old.

[@JarvisBaileyVA]

At the end of Kanji's social link when he says "You're my hero dude, and my best bud" I still tear up a bit thinking about it.

[@ak47dragunov]

Played P4 for the first time well after graduating college, years after most of my friends had already split off into their various jobs, relationships, relocations etc... and it flashed me back to high school in an instant in both the best and most painful ways all at the same time.

[@nekonomicon2983]

By the time you get to college all but one friend have really split off from you usually. Just a case of having different interests and lifestyle conditions

[@xykros]

This is literally me.

[@JetblackJay]

Kanji best boy

[@theluigifan1]

Correct Kanji is the absolute best

[@Qardo]

Manly men sow cute little Keychain size stuffed animals. Plus can get rich too.

[@zfantasy349]

KingK best boy

[@Alexeiyeah]

He is the correct choice for romance.

[@Oubliette1949]

He was . Helped me come to terms with my own sexuality. I just wish he was written better (and the characters around him). As the years go on, I realize I didn't care for how he was treated, or the feeling that writers made him ambiguously gay at more moments than others than it being funny (when some queer kids do end their lives due to not being accepted by society, or themselves).

[@jokeryeha5167]

I first played Persona 4 about 2 years ago during one of the toughest times of my life. I was dealing with a lot of depression and anxiety, I had lost all self confidence, and I had lost most of my friends. I know it’s super cheesy to say this, but persona 4 kind of saved my life. It served as an escape from all of the horrible things going on in my life, it helped me feel like I could actually accomplish things, and it helped me realize that there are people out there who genuinely care for me, which is something I really needed at the time. While this game may have its flaws, that doesn’t really matter to me. While there may be games that are “objectively” better, I don’t really care. I’ll always appreciate what this game helped me through and I’ll always cherish my time that I spent in Inaba.

[@JoshuaJacobs83]

I’m glad you’re still here. And I’m glad I’m. Or the only one who felt the same about it.

[@nabeelchutkae6194]

Same here bro. I’m glad you’re still here. You seem like a very sharp individual.

[@johnm7425]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm glad you made it and are still here to have done so. :)

[@magicBLADEbandito]

I played Persona 4 for the first time as it came out on steam. I was burned out on all my usual games and at a low point in life. As a fan of slice of life anime and JRPGs I thought I'd like it. It was much more of an emotional experience than I was expecting. The connections with the characters and the time you spend with them feel as genuine as a video game can get. The songs that I listened to before I played the game actually had emotion and meaning to them now. A game I'm glad I played.

[@TailsGuy72]

Ahhh, Persona 5 did the same to me. I also bought a Vita before the worst hurricane in a century or so, and Persona 4 Golden kept me going through that. Alot of death... These games're special.

[@chromonastiri2446]

Hearing Never More still makes me incredibly sad. I never really understood when people said they didn’t want a certain game to end, but P4G was the game that did it for me.

[@Alex_Barbosa]

Dude I was tearing up as he was getting on the train saying goodbyes. When they started chasing the train talking about how they'll never forget each other I just lost it.

[@EliteEpicGamerz]

Bro same. I never really got emotional towards games ever in my life until i beat persona 4 for the first time on steam and just listening to nevermore and watching the credits. All i could think about was how much fun i had during this game and how sad i was it was over. I still frequently listen to nevermore because of this

[@gustavv6763]

I almost never comment on videos, but I just wanted to say that this is your best video yet. I've watched a lot of "I played this game when I was young and trying to escape from my life" but this is the first one that has genuinely gotten me emotional. Amazing work.

[@TomUsedSurf]

I like how you included "Reach Out to the Truth" in the script, such a lovely way to end the video. It's clear how much this game means to you, thank you for sharing. I think we all have that one game that's just special to us. Special enough to guide our way through the shadow world. HAHA!

[@BrookieSmallz]

I’m deployed right now and I listen to the Persona 4 soundtrack on the bus to work lol. My favorite is heartbeat, heartbreak. It reminds me that I’ll still have a home to come back to eventually.

[@chocobunbhai5135]

That is so sweet

[@aryman6589]

You killing brown people for US imperialism? Leave some homes for them to live in maybe

[@aryman6589]

@@Lucy-cl2qk so he can bring it up but I can’t? You Americans are filled to the brim with imperialist propaganda lol the whole world rightfully recognises the US army as a murderous imperialist force

[@coffeethief7550]

@@aryman6589 okay china man

[@insertnamehere5045]

@@aryman6589 wtf chill out man

[@NocturnalFudj]

It was really refreshing to hear a more personal take on what a game specifically means to you. Even having not played Persona 4 this video hit me kinda hard, had me thinking about my own adolescence and how much I feel I missed out on on account of my own awkwardness and obsession with productivity, lol, it's a game that even makes *me* feel a bit of nostalgia even though I've never touched it lmao On the part about your Grandma and wanting to write a novel or do more creative writing. I think these kinds of videos are pretty close. They're something no one else could do since they're so steeped in your own experience, a video like this is kinda like a little book for the modern era. Books are going out of style now anyway, who needs em? I reckon your Grandma thinks what you're doing right now is pretty cool, you're putting yourself out there and attaching your name and by extension - (in a very loose manner) your family name to something that a lot of people clearly find inspiration in.

[@KingKlonoa]

Damn, never really thought of it like that. Now you've got me thinking lol

[@zelestial1681]

@@KingKlonoa to further what this person wrote and add my own thoughts; I completely agree with them. I don’t always watch your vids back to back, but theres these times when I just need something to think on, to center myself. You provide this with your direct and uncensored views on things. Like this video, hits me square in my soul. I’ve missed out on so much shit due to being introverted and awkward and more focused on creating shit. Thank you for what you do man. And truly, stay positive and do well for yourself

[@SkyGinge]

This is one of the most relatable videos I've ever seen. Props to you for being so honest to such a broad and anonymous audience. Your journey from struggle to attempted recovery to being crushed by the circumstances of the world and seeking solace in nostalgia, the creative desire scuppered since high school... Almost exactly what I've felt too. I hope and pray you can find happier times mate.

[@Ramzienator]

You've articulated my thoughts exactly, this was a bit of an emotional watch, even. Amazing video.

[@KingdomAce]

KingK talking about the game that changed my life? I love to see it. Can already tell this will be on the rewatch list for a very very long time.

[@RealTDragon]

Dam this was heavy.

[@epicmarschmallow5049]

For me, the song Never More will always embody bittersweet nostalgia. And I don't even know what the lyrics mean. What a brilliant game

[@michaelarcher1577]

The lyrics actually mean just that. Bittersweet nostalgia, saying goodbye to the days you've spent with the people you care and love, to the fog that obscures the town of Inaba. It's appropriately like a graduation song in that sense.

[@NichePlays]

You God. This game literally was the only thing keeping me sane last summer. I got a really bad case of mono last July (knocked me out for two months and I'm still trying to get past a lot of post-viral symptoms) and I literally dragged my feet through the day just to play this for an hour or two before bed each night. Such a great game and I can't believe I haven't finished it yet. I literally just turned my old Android phone into a Steam Link box a few weeks ago so that I could play this game around the house instead of sitting at my desk all the time to keep playing.

[@BitchChill]

I played it during winter, once I got in, I couldn't get in

[@masyan3457]

Is that basically streaming through your phone?

[@NichePlays]

@@masyan3457 yeah basically. Steam Link allows you to stream your steam library to your phone/tablet/tv if you’re on the same wifi as your PC

[@masyan3457]

@@NichePlays thanks for the info

[@Doidoetu]

Do you have the script writen? I just finished Persona 4 Golden for the 1st time. I would like to translate the subtitles to Brazilian Portuguese. For free. I just think that a lot of people who does not understand english must see this.

[@church7089]

Commenting for publicity, assuming the subtitles would be added to this upload. That'd be pretty cool

[@lordironhidex]

Up for this

[@iggydadawg9712]

The script is in the description

[@Doidoetu]

@@iggydadawg9712 Hahaha i didn't saw that in my cell phone

[@raioh4747]

Se precisar de alguma ajuda tamo ai, pode entrar em contato, tbm manjo dos ingles. concordo que esse video merece ser visto

[@_Kaori_Miyazono_]

For me this game is not a life I had. I can not resinate with you because my experience is completely different. For me, it's a life I always wanted, but never had, never had such friends, never went camping or saw fireworks until I was 20, nothing of sorts.... Persona 4 is my escape to a life I wish I had.....

[@drycrit1kal]

same for me i play the game to make it feel like i have friends even tho i dont have any friends

[@Mito383]

Persona 4, more than any other game, makes me feel. When I was a teenager, I absolutely obsessed over this game. To the point where I felt like I was more invested in this game than my real life. To this day, Persona 4 Golden and P4D are the only games I got a platinum trophy for, just because I wanted to have a reason to go back again.

[@NoName-lh9xo]

Its crazy because I've had the exact opposite experience with Persona 5. The game came at a time when I had no friends in my life and those fictional people became my friends. So I played it a lot and dreamed of a day that I could find "mundane" moments with people I love, who love me for who I am. I'm thankful for that time, because its actually made me thankful for what I have now. I finally have that group of people in my life. No, we dont steal hearts lol, but I value the small moments we all get to share together 👍 Thanks Persona 5

[@acablikeineedataxi]

During a severely depressing time of my life I laid on my bed playing this for 3 days straight. It was the most comfort I felt in a while. I wish I could feel the level of joy that I felt on that first play through again.

[@Chie4life]

They did a great job at giving inaba that small town vibe. Its not overwhelming and packed. The locations feel spaced out and the amount of nature makes it feel like home. I hope persona 6 has the same cozy atmosphere

[@a_nervous_wreck]

This is one of the best and most relatable excerpts on a video game I've ever personally heard. I too am going through my own existential crisis, and struggle with a lot of depression and anxiety and health problems in my adult life that I used to not have to deal with as a kid, so this video really hit close to home; kinda had me tearing up a little bit honestly. Idk if I'll ever get out of this rut/slump I'm in, but this video reminded me that I'm not alone in the struggle. Persona has been a hard game series to go back to with all these problems I have now, cause it does give you that bittersweet "if only I were still young again" feeling. It's even more bittersweet when everyone's social distancing and I haven't seen my friends in nearly a year's time now. The loneliness and cabin fever can be quite overwhelming at times, to the point I think I'm going insane sometimes.

[@katanasrcool]

i was just recommended this video 2 years later, but wow did it hit hard.. i may have even teared up a little. persona 4 is also very special to me, i just played it for the first time during my transition into college. it provided a lot of comfort while i was struggling with living away from home for the first time. inaba really is like another home. ive played persona 5 and just recently finished persona 3 reload, but none of them can touch the connection i felt to the world of persona 4 and its characters. it really is an amazing game

[@Joestar_Jay]

Man i just started my first playthrough of this game and already i feel what everybody is talking about. Something tells me im NOT going to be ready for this game to end.

[@katanasrcool]

@@Joestar_Jay enjoy the ride!!

[@ullr1438]

Persona 4 was an escape for me, I lost 2 years of High School to the pandemic(I decided to spend a few extra months online) and when I came back I was halfway through my senior year I was ready to move on to College and meet new people and learn more about myself Unfortunately it never ended up like that and I've been struggling ever since but Persona 4 was an escape into that albeit very short experience of living without a care and thinking you had all the time in world. At the same time it's beautiful as it is depressing whenever I reminisce about playing Persona 4 for the first time as it brings me back to what should've been

[@mj2037]

These are the kinds of videos that mean the most to me. They're so heartfelt and honest, real even. It reminds me of how I feel about Persona 3, because that game WAS my life as a lonely thirteen year old who literally had no one when I moved from Chicago to the suburbs where people were just so much crueler. It's amazing how much these games convey just through music and colors, and it gives each person who plays them such a special feeling that stays with you for so long. Well done, this video really spoke to me.

[@rexdavis12]

13:25 thank you for saying this. I needed that

[@drycrit1kal]

i have no friends i haven’t had any friends for like 2 years and i feel so lonely but this game helps me feel less lonely this game makes me feel like i have friends even though i dont

[@violet5188]

P4 probably has my favorite atmosphere out of any Persona game. I just can't help but feel nostalgic everytime I pick it up or hear it's OST, even tho I first played it like a year and a half ago. Inaba reminds me so much of my younger days and I'm glad to see that is also one of your favorite aspects of it. Video was well worth the wait :)

[@epicgamer2727]

Long live P4 Golden. Hope they port it to current gen

[@WalkthruGuides]

Me too mate me too. I promised myself the next time I’d play through this It’d be the week I finally get my own place with a case of beer. Just scored a full time job so I’m getting closer to that week.

[@Qardo]

It is on PC. Which was kind of a shock. As Atlus never once said they were going to do it. Just appeared on Steam one day. Lol

[@whenyounutinhermouthandshe]

@@Qardo Eh I rather see this game as well as p3 on current gen console's.

[@LunaSaint]

Oh my god, this video is so deeply relatable, through and through. The lack of drive to work on projects you dearly want to do, the existential dread, the inability to play games the way you used to, the inability to even pick up some games you've been looking forward to, and the shock of covid lockdowns prevent life from moving on or getting better. All of it, man. Thanks for sharing this, this was a really vindicating video. After dropping out of uni about 7 or so years back I ended up in a terrible state, and was stuck at a small town with little to do and only long distance friends. I'd been gearing up to get married and cross the atlantic at the beginning of last year, and well... it's looking like it'll be at least another year before it happens now, thanks to the pandemic. On Persona 4, love the game. I think I can recognise that 5 is a better game and 3 had a better story, but 4 was just this compelling, personal journey with a much more hopeful atmosphere than either of them and for that reason it's easily my favourite.

[@ramezhachicho1777]

God seriously dude it's like you're speaking for my god damn soul. I'm playing through golden right now. And what I'm feeling is almost the same word for word. Though I originally played the OG so it's really cool to play golden. It's like coming back and the game had a whole ass expansion pack. And there are moments in golden that I just didn't experience in the original. It's a very strange sense of nostalgia. And I feel it almost eerily echoes returning to your hometown. Sure a lot of it's familiar .. but not everything. And the stuff that's changed is both chilling and exciting to discover.

[@elfiebranford9330]

I've been waiting for this. I know, wrong game lol.

[@MrIcenice44]

So, I’d like to say this: I came across your videos two years ago and it helped me finally be relaxed enough to sleep. I would play any and all of your videos once I realized this. I was going through the worst parts of my bipolar disorder and was in the lowest point of my life. Thank you for spending your time making those

[@Getz-Da-Chompy]

Hey, the algorithm send me here, and I know one of the points you made in the video is that it really shouldn't matter either way, but I just wanted to leave a comment saying that I personally do care that you made this video, and really valued what you had to say. A lot of what you have said resonates with me a lot. I too have very similar feelings and have a similar history to yours, and hearing it all put together so elegantly was beautiful to listen to. So really, thank you for taking the time to make this for us!

[@Me7aTate]

The rant you made about wanting to write a fiction novel hit me to my core. I've always wanted to create content and make video's, hell I even did get a couple videos made before joining an improv troupe that allowed me to discover how much entertaining people means to me. Yet here I am, almost a year out from graduating college, tons of video ideas and passion, but I've barely recorded a video since the summer of 2017. I've had so many days I wished I just buckled down and got to work but the anxieties of creating content/imposter syndrome have caused me to simply dream rather then do. I don't know when I'll actually break this barrier, when I'll finally feel confident in my art. But I know this desire of mine has never gone away and most likely won't and its creators like you that help me still grasp onto the small hope that one day I'll work on and release something I can be proud of and something people can take enjoyment out of it. Don't ever stop KingK, games like persona 4 are my favorites because they don't focus on the end goal, but rather the journey we took to get there and the people we met along the way. Its those people who pick us up when were down, who inspire us when were lost. I hope you get that novel out one day King, just like I hope I'll make content one day that someone like you can watch and take comfort or inspiration from. (Also Naoto is best girl)

[@RetroSixGaming]

Pursue your true self, that's my advice. But remember, take your time, for a work of art comes from heart and not haste.

[@Me7aTate]

@@RetroSixGaming thank you, the advice means a lot my friend

[@DaFlamezz]

For anyone who may see this, possibly finding yourself in a melancholy feeling thinking about the old days… remember what the Investigation Team would tell us to do. They’d want us to go forward with them in our hearts, and us being stronger for it. Yosuke would probably make a joke about us thinking too much if he saw us being too sad thinking about these memories. We must carry on, for them

[@peterwestmer576]

This video felt raw and real in its pain and honestly. Thank you making this, thank you for sharing it. Persona 4 got me through, a _really_ rough patch. The emotions it inspired were complex: joy, wonder, longer, and loss. If it helps you, I appreciate that you made this.

[@hov9g7]

I just came from work and the combo of your calm voice and the topic of persona 4, being this one of my favourite games, just hit me so deeply, persona 4 always will remember me to my high school days, I'm only 18 but oh my how much I treasure all the memories that I get from this game.

[@ch3burashka]

"Heartbreak, heartbreak" just... feels like summer.

[@radicalcentrist4990]

While I haven't played Persona 4 back then, it does gives me that school life and pre-smartphone days nostalgia.

[@Mars-pw4iw]

That transition into the sponsorship was wayyyy to smooth

[@seraphsclaws2997]

This is exactly how I felt while playing through P4 Golden for the first time last year. Thanks for bringing out the words that I could never muster myself.

[@Smily613]

I can't tell you how relatable this video is. I remember long days of playing JRPGs and just getting immersed in all of it. One of my favorite memories is playing ff9 for the first time with a dear friend of mine and spending all of our spring break playing the game. Having to swap between our two different copies because they were secondhand and not taken care of very well by the previous owners. Even going so far as to rub toothpaste on the scratches to get them working just long enough to progress. Just playing the game and enjoying ourselves without a care in the world. I would give anything to have that feeling back.

[@Muakori]

Just started playing this game this year.. and while it’s my first time ever playing a Persona game, I can’t help but to feel complete and happy nostalgia with this one. While always familiar and even followed the story of the Persona games, I personally was never able to play them.. until now. I had a friend back on PS3 who used to love Persona. He stayed in Scotland and I live in the US, despite different time zones I used to wake up early, game, text & voice chat with him just to hear his experiences playing Persona & other Japanese media I was unfamiliar with. He was truly a diehard fan.. After getting a PS4 we lost a bit of connection but remained friends on Facebook.. a year ago my Facebook got deleted and I unfortunately lost all contact with him. I don’t believe he gets on the same account anymore or actually play the game that much anymore. Last I heard from him, I wished him a happy birthday and he was updating me on how he was an electrician now and just constantly working. Til this day, I wonder if he ever hopped back on Persona. I wish I could tell him how much his influence in gaming & Eastern culture play a huge role in my love for my interests. I wish I can go back to those days of gaming for fun, no responsibilities, meeting strangers online, having them turn into friends and not feeling left out with finally having people you can bond over with the same interest.. creating communities, developing friendships that we often saw in games.. just created a virtual world for it. Everytime I load up Persona I just think of 2010-2013 and being young, experiencing pure, fun, senseless gaming..

[@Meese12]

Somehow, this video came out at the perfect time for me. Ive never felt less safe in my own home, getting tossed around by this pandemic and just beginning my transition, not even being out to my parents or really any of my friends yet. It just feels like a checkpoint, reminding me that im worth time and effort whether im putting my all into work or not. Its a great source of comfort for me. So, thanks i guess.

[@nthSonata]

I wish you the best of luck in your transition

[@InnocentSoul0283]

I wish the best on your transition. I am trans as well so I know how important it is. You are not alone. Good luck!

[@UlfFormynder]

I think your grandmother would have been proud of what you've accomplished here on your channel. Sharing your thoughts, feelings, and unique perspective on the games you play. It's like a travel novel for video games. Not all great writing achievements need to be sandwiched neatly between two covers.

[@Miloproductions1]

Being from a small town makes this game hit harder. Yeah this game also makes me sad in the sense that I look back and reminisce about my high school days being a young adolescent just figuring things out and overall just being a kid man. Me personally I enjoy being an adult more, but the memories I have of being a dumbass teenager hit hard when I went through the game for the first time last year and made me kinda emotional. How I wish to go back in time and be 15-17 for a week or 2 and hangout with friends and flunk tf out of a test

[@MattCrossMedia]

I recall last Christmas night during the pandemic that one of my close friends screen shared their session towards the end of P4G. I know absolutely nothing about this game or series. But I heavily vibed with his sentiments while going in and out of the Inaba streets: that he wished he could be around town living out time with friends and family as openly as he could in game. I didn't even need to know the game context to know that what I saw of P4 reflected just that: simulated shots of better days that we all wished we could go back to. And hopefully we CAN get back to. You've made a lovely introspective. And reminded me that when fake scenarios and the fear of deadlines and completions wreck your brain, you gotta cherish being present and living. Live as much life as you can, play as much as your satisfied with. Keep it up, King.

[@WanupDeShroom]

This game is hands down my favorite game of all time, the charming cast to the fantastic ost to the unforgettable moments. My experience with it 3 months ago was absolutely amazing and I’ll never forget it, I was absolutely excited to see you make this video mate!

[@marshall4134]

19 y.o here Wow,I actually started sobbing during the middle of the video because that's exactly what happened to me as well. I first played Persona 4 when I was in high school too but let's say it wasn't that easy for me because I was coming from the most basic rpgs like Pokemon and Fire Emblem but the dedication I spent to finish the game paid off.I've never felt so close to videogame characters like that before in my life. Nowadays I still enjoy listening to the amazing soundtracks this game has to offer and, just like you,I found it hard starting a new playthrough for 2 main reasons: 1.I don't have that free time anymore 2.I'm still trying to figure out what my dream is and how could I make it become real As soon as I watched the title I've immediately clicked on your video and I'm very glad someone experienced the same things I did. Thanks man,it helped.

[@LevinsConvoy]

YES YES YES PERSONA 4 LET'S GO BOYS Persona 4 will always be a life changing experience and I'm glad to see another who was also touched by this game, but for reasons slightly different than my own. I love how we all find unique ways to relate to some characters more and the things we take away from this game. One day I too want to talk about this game for all the good it's done for me. For me the most relatable/characters I really enjoyed were Yukiko, Kanji, and Ai. Feels like the subjects discussed in this game have only become more relevant in today's time. Oh, and it's okay if you cried to that book, man. I did too.

[@isaacnuketon]

this game is my favourite game of all time, i cant even put into words how much i love this game, i revolved my entire life around playing this game on my first playthrough, im close to tearing up just watching analysis’ and peoples perspectives on this game. this game changed my life

[@ratbox_]

This one packed one hell of a cathartic punch right to the heart. Thank you for this chance to use this gem of a game to shine a good and honest light inside myself.

[@vienna4516]

I found this video a month ago at like 4am, and loved it beyond words. I finally found it again! I found your channel! Thank the lords. What a video, really moved me

[@vienna4516]

God this should have more views! You are a youtube gold mine, I have watched tens of thousands of youtube videos (sadly) and this is among the best

[@LolaLink]

I've been waiting for this!

[@KingKlonoa]

I can't tell if this is an Akihiko meme or not, but I choose to assume that it is.

[@LolaLink]

@@KingKlonoa oh, 1000% Did you see that, King K? C;

[@WebstersYouTube]

Damn, this was... painfully relatable but somehow in a really good way. It's like you helped me get a lot of feelings off my chest by proxy and that's a really strange feeling. This is a wonderful video and I'm sorry to hear things have been tough for you. That sense of longing and nostalgia comes through super clear.

[@trustrossa8673]

This is beautifully relatable man. I swear nearly everything you’ve said just hits so close to home. Thanks man, it’s easy to feel helplessly alone during these times

[@christopherbiggins8473]

Your last couple videos have really struck a chord with me expressing feelings I’ve tried to put into words since I graduated high school in 2012. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done. It’s helped me cope with knowing I’ll never have those days back, but that I should make the most of the present.

[@Demi-kid]

As for me this game came into my life right when I got into anime. This game changed my outlook in life and how socialize. But yeah it gives bittersweet memories. God damn playing alone and sky full of stars really hit hard.

[@TreWilder]

A fantastic video. Persona 4 remains to this day the only game I can truly call "Special." Not just because it's fun, or the story is good, or the gameplay is great; The characters and the setting just feel so realistic without trying so hard to rely on relatability. It's such a strong, personal feeling- a rare occasion where the writers nail how teenagers think, act and talk, instead of feeling like a "How do you do, fellow kids?" type of game.

[@dc4296]

Played this game a year before high school, when it first released on the PS2. I lived in a small town close to a beach, the kind of place where everyone know each other and nothing ever happens, so I really related to the story. I suffered with anxiety and never really had any friends, so going to Inaba felt like I could escape and make friends, even if they weren't real ones, and it made everything better. I put hundreds of hours into it over several playthoughs and don't regret it. I don't really play it anymore but thinking about it hits really hard nostalgia wise.

[@CosmicKenza]

Really good video, and I respect the hell out of you putting yourself out there like this. I definitely saw shades of myself in your story, and hearing you put it out there so plainly has kinda helped me recenter myself as a try to get back into a good mental health space in a nearly post-pandemic time. Thanks for making this video!

[@SoloJona]

Don't apologize for the 360p. This video is all about remembering better days. Back in the good old days we watched youtube in 360p and we enjoyed it

[@Paul_McSeol]

Thank you! This was a really great and honest video. For what it’s worth, anyone who didn’t cry at the end of Red Fern isn’t human. And your video essays have a lot of worth. They were huge for me this past year and I’ve enjoyed them greatly. And I don’t think I am lone in that. Take care!

[@bennycaustic5102]

I think you more then accomplished your grandmother's dream already. Your videos have just been another form of storytelling and writing. More people have watched your videos then people who would purchase and read some new novel.

[@AB-sw4kb]

I agree

[@graemebloodworth8991]

Thanks King. I really appreciated this video. Hearing about your personal experience with this game was really meaniingful to me today. I just finished 5 a few weeks ago with a lot of mixed feelings, but the one that floated above the rest was this overwhelming desire for a tight knit group of friends like the characters in these games. Your perspective is always a welcome thing here on the internet and I'm glad you took the time to revisit this game and share your thoughts.

[@va1ennyx]

This is genuinely the most 1:1 relatable video I've ever seen in my life. I feel seen. I feel understood. Thank you.

[@r.canimations150]

I just wanted to say on a personal note, that your videos mean something to me. Weather its your reviews on the pokemon games thus far that have taken me back to my childhood, or your zelda reviews that take me back to my teen years. Either way your videos have always given me something valuable to listen to while i work my regular 9-5 job. It gives me something to ponder on or remember from years past, and hearing your analytical takes on certain games or even personal takes always keeps me intrigued and not deathly bored doing the same job everyday.

[@retexcrafted]

i keep coming back to this video its one of if not the best video on this channel this video makes me cry much like persona 4 itself this was beutifal

[@zacharylubin533]

As a current high schooler, I can say that playing Persona 4 for the first time last year was a really cathartic experience and way to hang out with a group of friends during a time when that wasn't really possible. The summer of 2020 will always be the Persona 4 summer in my mind.

[@cynthiag4559]

bro mine too!!! I loved all of it.

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

I played persona 4 in summer 2020 too!

[@deutgi]

im only 16 and i just left school since im from the uk. this game makes me feel very nostalgic, and even though i know im still young this video manages to perfectly encapsulate how i feel about life at times. im scared to grow up, because ive spent a lot of my teenage years as a recluse, so i feel like i've wasted my time. persona 4 feels very bittersweet when i play it. i sincerely hope that this is actually the start of my life, and its not too late for me to have a little fun.

[@Cloud-xy1mq]

I'm from the US and I'm 16 going to be 17 in 4 months. But yes I have all the same feelings you have. I just hope I haven't missed out on anything because these past years of mine has all been by myself with no friends

[@RetroSixGaming]

@@Cloud-xy1mq I'm going to be real, it's not too late until after you graduate college. At that point, it becomes difficult to make more friends because people are hardened to bonds after it. It's a trend I've noticed.

[@sagecentral1809]

I have never related with a video this much ever, I almost cried. Right now I am in a very good place in life, in an extremely happy relationship, with an exciting future ahead, yet I still think back to simple times. Coming home from school to play video games stress free, never having to worry about messing things up, disappointing people, taxes. I really don’t know how to write this comment but I’m happy to know that I’m not alone.

[@suntzu4607]

Yeah. Now that I'm 26 and had all these responsibilities. Playing Persona games just reminds me of my highschool days and the stupid things I did. Never appreciated it before. It's true that you can never appreciate things until they are gone forever.

[@GreyShadowUchiha]

Beautiful video. Thank you for this. I think a lot of people are able to present their emotions in such a human way while talking about this game and on one hand it showcases how I guess people are very similar/not alone but everyone still has their own personal intricacies and hearing you share yours in your own unique way really made my night. I played P4G for the first time last year and I loved it. Not as much as my first entry, P5, but that's my 2nd favorite game of all time so I wasn't expecting this to top it. But that doesn't take anything away from the fact that this is still a masterpiece. I honestly wish I could play it again now and try to experience the cajillions of things I missed out on. I would also love to play Royal or start Strikers as a way to reconnect with the group that gave me so much personal solace when I needed it most but I still don't feel like I have the time haha. Got a big personal project in the works and I would love to just set aside the whole 9-5 in order to make a living thing so I could spend my days working on my personal goals and nights either with friends and/or my endless backlog of games, but alas. I guess I'm still making do but the whole adult thing makes it all so stressful right now. Just gotta believe that everything I do will be worth it as long as I keep pushing but I'm getting off topic lol. This series gives me so much nostalgia and again, I only played and finished this game less than a year ago but it still has such an effect on me. It does indeed remind me of better days/times and that's such a powerful feeling to get from a game. Thanks again. I needed this.

[@evanlanger98]

Found this video in my KZbin recommended feed and the title immediately hooked me in. You captured so well what makes Persona 4 special and why I still think about it a year later. I played it after Persona 5 and ultimately I love 5 a lot more than 4 in almost every way, but the one thing 4 did extremely well was Inaba and the feeling of days when life was simpler. Even though I didn't play Persona 4 in high school I'm glad I got to experience it in 2020 when it came to Steam because I felt that instantly and I think it's something I needed to feel. Anyways, great job on this video and I wish you all the best!

[@roxasdeviluke317]

As persona 1 once said "I don't wanna wake up...cause I'm having fun!"

[@Jaztec35]

Been marahtoning your videos lately it deal with the chores of moving. This made my day to see some Persona content from you

[@user-gu5dv7vj8r]

I just moved 800 miles and also marathoned these videos on the road. (Audio only obviously )

[@edn01987]

this video really hit me on a personal level. Everything you describe is what I struggle with on a daily basis.

[@BobbyTheGamerOfJUSTICE]

All the persona games are great honestly. This one especially

[@rattrayce1390]

My roommate is playing P5R and i love the glimpses I see before leaving for work in the morning, I neeeeeed to hit a persona/SMT marathon

[@azrieldreamer]

I first played Persona 4 when I got it for my birthday past year. One of my favorite games. Great video

[@SuperhondanutVG]

I can tell this was a really personal video for you and I related to a lot of what you were saying. It has only been about a year and a half since I graduated high school, but thanks to the pandemic, I haven’t been having the most fulfilling university experience. I thought by now I would have accomplished something amazing or met some cool people, but now more than ever I've found myself alone. It'd be pretty selfish (and naive) to think no one else in the world is feeling the same way I do, but hearing you struggle with a lot of similar stuff to me both creatively and socially makes me feel a bit better about things. And yeah, Persona 4 still holds a lot of great memories for me. It filled a hole in my non-existent social life back in high school. :^)

[@Cashew1405]

This video was a emotional rollercoaster and you should be proud of what you have made.

[@unknownusername74]

My favorite moment ever in p4g is the crossing dressing pageant in the culture festival... that was like the best hour and a half of my life

[@zestychalk4093]

Time to drop everything and watch

[@iBe_Vybin]

Never bought a Vita before so now I’m experiencing this game for the first time. So far I’ve made it to Rise’s area and I am absolutely loving this game.

[@MalakaiDerg]

Never played Persona 4 but, you articulated my thoughts and experience of the last months in a way that hits very close to home. I was also doing better, in my own terms finally, pushing myself to do new things and then the quarantine happened. I hope we all can go back to our normal lives after this, but content like yours definitely helps, in one way or another. Thanks for your work!

[@jamielorusso4928]

I actually haven't played Persona 4, or any of the other titles (I just clicked on it because I like watching your content), but I have to say: everything you shared about your personal life, including your adolescent struggles, the pressure you feel to constantly be productive, and the comforting escape that games/anime/comics offer us from those realities--all of that stuff is scarily relatable to me, down to the kind of minor details like being emotionally sensitive and enjoying romance. There are so many times I wish I could go back to simpler times, but with the perspective I have now--without all the insecurities and anxieties I had when I was younger. Judging from the other comments, it seems like I'm not the only one it resonated with, so props to you for being so vulnerable. Thanks for putting so much heart into your videos, they are always thought-provoking and a joy to watch!

[@Alex_Barbosa]

This game still brings me to tears man. Just thinking about it gets me so emotional. Overjoyed and incredibly sad at the same time. It hits hard man.

[@RetroSixGaming]

Persona 3 hits me hard in a different way than 4. But yes, I understand.

[@Alex_Barbosa]

@@RetroSixGaming yea, theyr both amazing experiences

[@ngpdrew22]

I can very much relate to a lot of the sentiment around feeling negative about the way I’ve chosen to spend a lot of my time. I just wanted to say that I’ve very much appreciated your work. It’s made my world a little bit brighter, and I don’t think that’s a small thing. Thanks and be well, King K.

[@zelestial1681]

This is the reason I love this man. About midway into the vid, we S E E KingK. Props man

[@YarugumaSou]

Man I remember religiously playing original P4 through my high school years. The things I would do to go back to these days.

[@hanskarlsson7921]

Honestly, as someone who has gone through similar things that you have I have to say that your videos have been a big part of me getting back on track. Seriously. I don't know what it is or why your vidoes make me feel better, but they do. So whenever you doubt yourself or feel like shit, just know that you make me (and probably a lot of other people) feel better. Keep up the good work, I really appreciate it.