Persona 4 Research Paper

I first stumbled upon the Persona series when I was 16. Persona 4 was on sale at GameStop and I had to get my mom to buy it because I was not old enough. During this point in my life, I was struggling with a multitude of issues including existential crises, fitting in with the world, and most importantly, my sexual identity. After reading the back label for information on the game, I thought it was perfect. A bizarre murder mystery is just what I needed to escape reality. Or so I thought.

The story begins with the main character transferring to a small rural town called Inaba. During his time here, he and his new friends stumble upon an interesting rumor about a mysterious television channel known as the Midnight Channel. The urban legend states the Midnight Channel can only be watched at midnight and when it is raining heavily outside. The viewer must also be alone and the television must be turned off. If all the requirements are met, the viewer can then see their soulmate through the television screen. One night, the main character decides to see if the rumors were true. Once midnight strikes, the television turns on and flashing images of a woman being murdered were shown. Horrified, the main character reaches out to the television in hopes of saving her. Upon touching the LCD, he discovers …show more content…
Persona 4 had a darker story line with actual deaths occurring within the first hour of gameplay but the world of Inaba had a lighter air to it. Persona 3, on the other hand, had a darker atmosphere. I mean, walking during The Dark Hour alongside transmogrified people contained in coffins is truly the embodiment of joy. The story, on the other hand, does not feel as grave, to me anyways. Except for that ending. I would like to believe that Elizabeth was able to find the main character’s soul in Persona 3 and all is well. I refuse to accept anything else as