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Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - Marukyu Striptease Dungeon Floors 9-10 [Part 33]

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:02:00 GMT

The last few floors before the boss in Marukyi Striptease are much more difficult. Enemies like the Arcane Turret, which has no specific weakness and high damage output, require a shift in tactics. Ren and company break through the shadows and make it to the top floor, where Shadow Rise awaits.The last few floors before the boss in Marukyi Striptease are much more difficult. Enemies like the Arcane Turret, which has no specific weakness and high damage output, require a shift in tactics. Ren and company break through the shadows and make it to the top floor, where Shadow Rise awaits. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - Marukyu Striptease Dungeon Floors 6-8 [Part 32]

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 02:48:00 GMT

The journey through the Marukyu Striptease hits a snag on floor 7. The Amorous Snake is a boss with an affinity for poisoning the party. Fortunately its weakness to fire is easily exploited. Clearing the boss opens the way forward towards the final few floors.The journey through the Marukyu Striptease hits a snag on floor 7. The Amorous Snake is a boss with an affinity for poisoning the party. Fortunately its weakness to fire is easily exploited. Clearing the boss opens the way forward towards the final few floors. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - Marukyu Striptease Dungeon Floors 1-5 [Part 31]

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 23:26:00 GMT

It's time to rescue Rise! Ren and company head into Rise's Dungeon, the Marukyu Striptease. Shadow Rise has a bit of an exhibitionist streak. The group quickly clears the first 5 floors, exploiting the enemy weaknesses at every turn.It's time to rescue Rise! Ren and company head into Rise's Dungeon, the Marukyu Striptease. Shadow Rise has a bit of an exhibitionist streak. The group quickly clears the first 5 floors, exploiting the enemy weaknesses at every turn. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - Rise Kujikawa on the Midnight Channel [Part 30]

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:08:00 GMT

The rains have returned, and with them the Midnight Channel. It show's Rise Kujikawa, a famous idol who has moved back home to Inaba. The group goes to the restaurant owned by Rise's family. They meet Rise, and warn her to be careful. Dojima and Adachi are also looking into Rise. Dojima is growing suspicious about Ren, who has now befriended two of the kidnapping victims and is showing up to potential crime scenes. Rise does in fact go missing, and the team starts asking around about her.The rains have returned, and with them the Midnight Channel. It show's Rise Kujikawa, a famous idol who has moved back home to Inaba. The group goes to the restaurant owned by Rise's family. They meet Rise, and warn her to be careful. Dojima and Adachi are also looking into Rise. Dojima is growing suspicious about Ren, who has now befriended two of the kidnapping victims and is showing up to potential crime scenes. Rise does in fact go missing, and the team starts asking around about her. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - The Camping Trip [Part 29]

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:59:00 GMT

The school camping trip is starting. Yukiko and Chie made an attempt at preparing everyone's food. Once again, the results are wretched. That night, the boys goad Kanji into sneaking into the girls tent. They follow in an attempt to prevent things from getting out of hand, and nearly get caught by their teacher. The next day everyone relaxes with a trip out to a waterfall. Yosuke surprises everyone with bathing suits, which the girls begrudgingly wear. The girls elect not to swim, and instead throw the guys into the freezing cold water.The school camping trip is starting. Yukiko and Chie made an attempt at preparing everyone's food. Once again, the results are wretched. That night, the boys goad Kanji into sneaking into the girls tent. They follow in an attempt to prevent things from getting out of hand, and nearly get caught by their teacher. The next day everyone relaxes with a trip out to a waterfall. Yosuke surprises everyone with bathing suits, which the girls begrudgingly wear. The girls elect not to swim, and instead throw the guys into the freezing cold water. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - The Up Close and Personal Plan [Part 28]

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:50:00 GMT

Yosuke, Ren, and Kanji commence the "Up Close and Personal Plan". They ride out to Okina City to look for potential dates. They decide to have a contest; whoever collects the most phone numbers wins. The contest is an absolute disaster. No one brings back a real phone number, and Yosuke's scooter is destroyed. Later that night Ren brings Adachi home for dinner. Adachi proves to be a hit with Nanako, and they enjoy a fun evening together.Yosuke, Ren, and Kanji commence the "Up Close and Personal Plan". They ride out to Okina City to look for potential dates. They decide to have a contest; whoever collects the most phone numbers wins. The contest is an absolute disaster. No one brings back a real phone number, and Yosuke's scooter is destroyed. Later that night Ren brings Adachi home for dinner. Adachi proves to be a hit with Nanako, and they enjoy a fun evening together. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - Defeat the Intolerant Officer at the Steamy Bathhouse [Part 27]

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:38:00 GMT

The Intolerant Officer is a powerful shadow taking up residence in the Steamy Bathhouse. The group returns to clear it out. Defeating this shadow gives Kanji a unique weapon, and a courage boost to Ren. Back home, Ren spends time with Nanako, who is having a hard time with feelings of belonging with her family. Yukiko is being hounded by local media, who badly want to run a story featuring her as the alluring innkeeper in her family inn. Dojima is spending his free time obsessively searching for something, and rushes out in the middle of the night to receive a mysterious sealed letter, leaving Ren to care for an ailing Nanako.The Intolerant Officer is a powerful shadow taking up residence in the Steamy Bathhouse. The group returns to clear it out. Defeating this shadow gives Kanji a unique weapon, and a courage boost to Ren. Back home, Ren spends time with Nanako, who is having a hard time with feelings of belonging with her family. Yukiko is being hounded by local media, who badly want to run a story featuring her as the alluring innkeeper in her family inn. Dojima is spending his free time obsessively searching for something, and rushes out in the middle of the night to receive a mysterious sealed letter, leaving Ren to care for an ailing Nanako. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - Kanji is Back, Time for Scooters [Part 26]

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:28:00 GMT

Kanji has recovered, and talks to the group about what happened. He doesn't have more information, but does put to rest the theory that the murderer is only targeting females. Kanji commits to join the investigation. Yosuke hatches a plan with Ren to get scooter licenses to find some local hotspots to find girls. Once Ren has his license, Dojima surprises him with the gift of his old scooter.Kanji has recovered, and talks to the group about what happened. He doesn't have more information, but does put to rest the theory that the murderer is only targeting females. Kanji commits to join the investigation. Yosuke hatches a plan with Ren to get scooter licenses to find some local hotspots to find girls. Once Ren has his license, Dojima surprises him with the gift of his old scooter. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - The Rainy Day Mega Beef Bowl Challenge [Part 25]

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:25:00 GMT

Ren decides to take on the "Rainy Day Mega Beef Bowl Challenge" at Aiya, a small neighborhood restaurant. He's unable to overcome the nearly limitless supply of noodles and beef, but improves his attributes in the attempt. He tries again, to no avail. Once the weather clears he starts helping with side quests around town. Yosuke comes over for a visit, and snoops for any illicit materials Ren may keep hidden under his mattress. Adachi is invited over for dinner, at an indeterminate future date.Ren decides to take on the "Rainy Day Mega Beef Bowl Challenge" at Aiya, a small neighborhood restaurant. He's unable to overcome the nearly limitless supply of noodles and beef, but improves his attributes in the attempt. He tries again, to no avail. Once the weather clears he starts helping with side quests around town. Yosuke comes over for a visit, and snoops for any illicit materials Ren may keep hidden under his mattress. Adachi is invited over for dinner, at an indeterminate future date. plain

Persona 4 Walkthrough - Everyone is Trying to Poison Ren [Part 24]

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:10:00 GMT

Ren focuses his time on becoming closer to his friends. Yukiko is trying to improve her cooking, and makes an omelet that could charitably be described as wretched. Still, she begins to rely more on Ren, and they grow closer. Ren finds some old milk in the refrigerator when he gets home. He raises his courage by drinking it, but makes himself sick for the night in the process. Yumi has been missing Drama practice, so Ren joins her in a visit to the hospital, where she is tending to the final days of her estranged father. The complex feelings is taking an emotional toll on Yumi, and Ren does his best to be supportive.Ren focuses his time on becoming closer to his friends. Yukiko is trying to improve her cooking, and makes an omelet that could charitably be described as wretched. Still, she begins to rely more on Ren, and they grow closer. Ren finds some old milk in the refrigerator when he gets home. He raises his courage by drinking it, but makes himself sick for the night in the process. Yumi has been missing Drama practice, so Ren joins her in a visit to the hospital, where she is tending to the final days of her estranged father. The complex feelings is taking an emotional toll on Yumi, and Ren does his best to be supportive. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - Waiting for Kanji to Recover [Part 23]

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Kani needs time to recover, so the group returns to their normal school lives. Ren learns about some of Chie's friendships from when she was younger. He also shares a meaningful cup of coffee with Dojima, and watches an old woman make Adachi very uncomfortable. After a night of gardening Ren takes Marie on a tour of Yasogami High School.Kani needs time to recover, so the group returns to their normal school lives. Ren learns about some of Chie's friendships from when she was younger. He also shares a meaningful cup of coffee with Dojima, and watches an old woman make Adachi very uncomfortable. After a night of gardening Ren takes Marie on a tour of Yasogami High School. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - Steamy Bathhouse Finale: Defeat Shadow Kanji [Part 22]

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:51:00 GMT

Ren, Chie, Yosuke, and Yukiko have reached the top floor of the Steamy Bathhouse. There Shadow Kanji awaits. Nice Guy and Tough Guy join Shadow Kanji to form a 3 person boss team. Once the battle ends, Kanji faces his own demons, and accepts that his shadow reflects real feelings he possess. Take-Mikazuchi, Kanji's Persona, emerges with the realization.Ren, Chie, Yosuke, and Yukiko have reached the top floor of the Steamy Bathhouse. There Shadow Kanji awaits. Nice Guy and Tough Guy join Shadow Kanji to form a 3 person boss team. Once the battle ends, Kanji faces his own demons, and accepts that his shadow reflects real feelings he possess. Take-Mikazuchi, Kanji's Persona, emerges with the realization. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - The Steamy Bathhouse Floors 7-10 [Part 21]

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:53:00 GMT

Ren and friends work their way further up the floors in the Steamy Bathhouse. On floor 7 they encounter the Daring Gigas, a miniboss with no elemental weakness. Eligor is a Persona resistant to physical attacks, and a big help in this fight. Once the Daring Gigas is defeated everyone continues on to rescue Kanji, as they finally reach the top floor.Ren and friends work their way further up the floors in the Steamy Bathhouse. On floor 7 they encounter the Daring Gigas, a miniboss with no elemental weakness. Eligor is a Persona resistant to physical attacks, and a big help in this fight. Once the Daring Gigas is defeated everyone continues on to rescue Kanji, as they finally reach the top floor. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - The Steamy Bathhouse 4-6 [Part 20]

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 01:04:00 GMT

Ren and company continue to ascend the floors of the Steamy Bathhouse. The monsters become more powerful as they go. They also take on the rare monster Wealth Hand. These are particularly challenging, but drop massive amounts of money when defeated.Ren and company continue to ascend the floors of the Steamy Bathhouse. The monsters become more powerful as they go. They also take on the rare monster Wealth Hand. These are particularly challenging, but drop massive amounts of money when defeated. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - The Steamy Bathhouse Floors 1-3 [Part 19]

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:57:00 GMT

Ren and his friends begin their assault on Kanji's dungeon, The Steamy Bathhouse. The enemies have various, specific weaknesses. Smart exploitation makes short work of them. This is the first chance for Yukiko and Chie to perform their tandem attack, the Twin Dragons.Ren and his friends begin their assault on Kanji's dungeon, The Steamy Bathhouse. The enemies have various, specific weaknesses. Smart exploitation makes short work of them. This is the first chance for Yukiko and Chie to perform their tandem attack, the Twin Dragons. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - Into the TV to Find Kanji, Return to Yukiko's Castle, and Defeat ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:45:00 GMT

Ren, Chie, Yosuke, and Yukiko return to the TV world and present their finding to Teddie. With his help they locate Kanji. However, before entering Kanj's Dungeon, they return to Yukiko's Castle, where a powerful shadow called the Contrarian King has taken up residence. It is a challenging battle, but rewards a unique weapon for Yukiko, and a courage stat boost for Ren. After the battle the group returns to Inaba to rest, and prepare for the assault on Kanji's Dungeon.Ren, Chie, Yosuke, and Yukiko return to the TV world and present their finding to Teddie. With his help they locate Kanji. However, before entering Kanj's Dungeon, they return to Yukiko's Castle, where a powerful shadow called the Contrarian King has taken up residence. It is a challenging battle, but rewards a unique weapon for Yukiko, and a courage stat boost for Ren. After the battle the group returns to Inaba to rest, and prepare for the assault on Kanji's Dungeon. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - Locate Kanji! - [Part 17]

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:22:00 GMT

Kanji has been confirmed as the next victim. Ren, Chie, Yosuke, and Yukiko head into the TV world and meet with Teddie. Teddie says he needs to know more about Kanji before he can help the group locate him. Ren asks people around town and learns that Kanji reacts strongly to be though of as "odd". This is just the information that Teddie needs. Midterm results are back. Ren scores points with his school peers by doing well on the test. He spends additional time advancing his social ranks with Kuo, and Dojima. He also takes on a part time job at a daycare. Margaret in the velvet room approaches Ren about collecting some unique Persona's, establishing the Empress Arcana.Kanji has been confirmed as the next victim. Ren, Chie, Yosuke, and Yukiko head into the TV world and meet with Teddie. Teddie says he needs to know more about Kanji before he can help the group locate him. Ren asks people around town and learns that Kanji reacts strongly to be though of as "odd". This is just the information that Teddie needs. Midterm results are back. Ren scores points with his school peers by doing well on the test. He spends additional time advancing his social ranks with Kuo, and Dojima. He also takes on a part time job at a daycare. Margaret in the velvet room approaches Ren about collecting some unique Persona's, establishing the Empress Arcana. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - Midterms and Kanji Tatsumi [Part 16]

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:12:00 GMT

Midterms are here! Ren aces his tests, then makes friends with Dojima's partner, Adachi. The rain returns, and with it comes the Midnight Channel. The group investigates and discover that Kanji Tatsumi, who was recently on the news for beating up and entire biker gang, is the likely next victim. They try to tail Kanji, and break into pairs, but Kanji sees through them Another strange youth is seen meeting with Kanji and asking him questions, rousing suspicions.Midterms are here! Ren aces his tests, then makes friends with Dojima's partner, Adachi. The rain returns, and with it comes the Midnight Channel. The group investigates and discover that Kanji Tatsumi, who was recently on the news for beating up and entire biker gang, is the likely next victim. They try to tail Kanji, and break into pairs, but Kanji sees through them Another strange youth is seen meeting with Kanji and asking him questions, rousing suspicions. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - More Free Time in May [Part 15]

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:24:00 GMT

Still no rain, which means no one is appearing on the midnight channel. The team agrees to be patient and wait for the kidnapper to make his or her next move. In the meantime, Ren continues to bond with Chie, training with her in the park, and Yosuke, with whom he takes an adventure into nearby Okina City. Ren makes friends with a mysterious fox, that brings him requests for aid from residents of Inaba. He also bonds with Dojima, as they talk in the evening.Still no rain, which means no one is appearing on the midnight channel. The team agrees to be patient and wait for the kidnapper to make his or her next move. In the meantime, Ren continues to bond with Chie, training with her in the park, and Yosuke, with whom he takes an adventure into nearby Okina City. Ren makes friends with a mysterious fox, that brings him requests for aid from residents of Inaba. He also bonds with Dojima, as they talk in the evening. plain

Persona 4 Golden Walkthrough - Spending Free Time in May [Part 14]

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:12:00 GMT

All the team can do is wait for another person to appear on the Midnight Channel. Until then, life goes on. Marie convinces Ren to take her into a nearby town. A chance encounter with Chie and Yukiko leads to an impromptu shopping trip, with Ren caught in the middle. Dojima has to cancel his Golden Week plans with Nanako. Ren and his friends take Nanako to Junes instead, and a bond is established between Nanako and Ren. Ren spends the rest of his time with friends, studying, and completing side quests for people around town.All the team can do is wait for another person to appear on the Midnight Channel. Until then, life goes on. Marie convinces Ren to take her into a nearby town. A chance encounter with Chie and Yukiko leads to an impromptu shopping trip, with Ren caught in the middle. Dojima has to cancel his Golden Week plans with Nanako. Ren and his friends take Nanako to Junes instead, and a bond is established between Nanako and Ren. Ren spends the rest of his time with friends, studying, and completing side quests for people around town. plain