Persona 4: Dancing All Night
- June 25, 2015
- Atlus
A hugely successful departure from established formula, Persona 4: Dancing All Night is further proof that Atlus can take the franchise anywhere.
"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.
Playstation 4
PlayStation
Playstation Vita
Reviews
- 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
- 68 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
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.]”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story in "Persona 4: Dancing All Night" receives mixed reviews, with some praising its entertaining and campy elements, while others criticize it for being slow, contrived, and lacking depth. Although the visual novel style adds a unique touch, many players feel the narrative drags at times and is overshadowed by the game's strong music and visuals. Overall, while the story may not be the main draw, it complements the rhythm gameplay and character interactions.
“Persona 4: Dancing All Night highlights the wonderful music from the Persona series while building a solid story.”
“This is an enjoyable title with a fun story, plenty of camp value, and an extremely entertaining and replayable series of songs that just happens to feature everyone's favorite Persona 4 characters.”
“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.”
“The story is told visual novel style and can be a bit boring, with only about 27 songs, which is extremely low in comparison to other games in the genre.”
“The story is incredibly contrived and nonsensical.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as addictive and well-executed, particularly for rhythm game enthusiasts, featuring solid mechanics and a strong soundtrack. However, some users note limitations in music selection and a chaotic user interface that detracts from the overall experience. While it appeals to fans of Persona 4, it struggles with narrative depth and visual coherence.
“The story is interesting, worthy of Persona 4, along with addictive gameplay for those who enjoy rhythm games.”
“The actual rhythm gameplay is fun and addictive; extremely well done, well remixed music; great graphics.”
“It is a really competent rhythm game at its core, with solid mechanics and a stellar track list.”
“Limited music selection, a poor user interface, and chaotic visuals impede the rhythm-based gameplay, resulting in a weak and unfulfilling narrative.”
“Worth it for Persona 4 fans, but misses the mark in regards to its rhythm gameplay.”
“The gameplay is addictive for those who enjoy rhythm games, but it ultimately falls short in execution.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are praised for their beautiful anime art style and engaging visuals, which complement the strong soundtrack and addictive gameplay. However, some users noted that chaotic visuals and a poor user interface can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many found the combination of music and visuals to be entertaining and enjoyable.
“Strong, catchy soundtrack, beautiful anime art style, well thought-out narrative, simple-to-learn mechanics.”
“Awesome music and visuals, surprisingly entertaining story, lots of fun unlockables.”
“The actual rhythm gameplay is fun and addictive; extremely well done, well remixed music; great graphics.”
“The chaotic visuals impede the rhythm-based gameplay.”
“The graphics are weak and unfulfilling.”
“The poor user interface detracts from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its engaging story, campy charm, and a series of entertaining songs, all featuring beloved characters from Persona 4. Players find themselves drawn back for the fun and nostalgia it offers.
“This is an enjoyable title with a fun story, plenty of camp value, and an extremely entertaining and replayable series of songs that features everyone's favorite Persona 4 characters.”
Critic Reviews
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.
80%
