- June 25, 2015
- Atlus
Persona 4: Dancing All Night
A hugely successful departure from established formula, Persona 4: Dancing All Night is further proof that Atlus can take the franchise anywhere.
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Persona 4: Dancing All Night is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Atlus and was released on June 25, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
"Persona 4: Dancing All Night" is a single-player Role Playing game with a good story and compelling soundtrack. Following the events of Persona 4, Rise Kujikawa returns to the city for her idol career, but when a strange video causes people to disappear, the Investigation Team must save the day by defeating monstrous Shadows through dance, as their Persona abilities are ineffective. This story-driven music game features re-mixes of fan-favorite themes and brand new music tracks.
- The game features a fantastic soundtrack with well-remixed music that fans of Persona 4 will love.
- The character models and animations are beautifully done, adding to the overall visual appeal of the game.
- The gameplay is fun and addictive, with a good learning curve that accommodates both beginners and experienced rhythm game players.
- The story mode is often criticized for being thin and lacking depth, with a narrative that can feel contrived and repetitive.
- The song selection is limited, with only about 27 tracks available, which is considered low compared to other rhythm games in the genre.
- The gameplay can be hindered by a poor user interface and chaotic visuals, making it difficult to focus on the rhythm mechanics.
- music19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The music in "Persona 4: Dancing All Night" is widely praised for its catchy and well-remixed tracks, effectively showcasing the series' outstanding soundtrack. However, many reviewers note the limited selection of only 27 songs in the base game, which diminishes its overall value, especially given the reliance on DLC for additional content. Despite these criticisms, the upbeat audio and engaging rhythm gameplay contribute to a fun and addictive experience, appealing to fans of the genre.
“It's a new way to enjoy Persona 4’s outstanding soundtrack.”
“Persona 4: Dancing All Night is an amazing rhythm game with incredible music that even had me singing along.”
“Despite the dark and implausible story in the background, Dancing All Night is a concentrated dose of the most uplifting, cheerful, and fun side of the series, all set to a fantastic soundtrack that will get anyone dancing.”
“[The story mode and writing are absolutely terrible; the tracklist for the game is lacking, especially considering the richness of the source material; what we do get is comprised of repeats to a very large degree; the reliance on DLC to deliver more music, a lot of which should have been in the base game.]”
“[Limited music selection, a poor user interface, and chaotic visuals impede on the rhythm-based gameplay; weak and unfulfilling narrative.]”
“[The story is told visual novel style and can be a bit boring; only about 27 songs, which is extremely low in comparison to other games in the genre.]”
Persona 4: Dancing All Night Review – Dance The Night Away
What we have here is a game that gets its mechanics wonderfully right, but almost everything else around it wrong.
60%Persona 4 Dancing All Night Review
Packed full of the charm and character that you'd expect from the series, Persona 4 Dancing All Night is a thoroughly entertaining rhythm game that could warm even the coldest heart. With an understandably focused choice of music, a large part of the enjoyment you'll get from this title will rest on how much you like its particular brand of upbeat audio, which admittedly won't be to everyone's taste. If, however, you're a Persona 4 fan – who also owns a Vita – then this is undoubtedly for you, and while it may not be the best example of the rhythm genre out there, it certainly has the most personality.
80%Persona 4: Dancing All Night review
A challenging, gorgeous rhythm game that marks a joyous reunion with characters you adore. It's a new way to enjoy Persona 4’s outstanding soundtrack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Persona 4: Dancing All Night is a role playing game.
Persona 4: Dancing All Night is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation and PlayStation Vita.
Persona 4: Dancing All Night was released on June 25, 2015.
Persona 4: Dancing All Night was developed by Atlus.
Persona 4: Dancing All Night has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.
Persona 4: Dancing All Night is a single player game.
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