Although they’ve become an important part of the series’ identity, Social Links weren’t first introduced until Persona 3. In P3, Social Links were a means of creating a more immersive 💞world while bolstering Persona 3’s themes of individuality. While it can be argꦓued that is a better game than its predecessors (in large part due to the respect & maturity of its subject matter) Persona 4 undeniably one-ups it when it comes to Social Links.
More light-hearted than the average Persona title, P4 is a big change of pace for the series, but an incredibly memorable one with quite a memorable cast at the center of it all. Unlike in Persona 3, every party member has a Social Link in Persona 4 — but that doesn’t mean they aren’t outshined by Inaba’s many NPCs. Today, we're ranking the best social links in the game.
Updated on March 18, 2022 by Ritwik Mitra: Persona 4 is one of the most charming and enjoyable games in the series, even though its dark themes do end up taking center-stage at times. The game is full to the brim with amazing combat, a great small-town setting, and some of the most memorable characters in gaming history. In fact, Persona 4's characters and their Social Links are so memorable that most people would have varying favorites due to how brilliantly each and every one of them is written. The best ones of the bunch are mentioned below, based on how their personality shines during these Social Links.
15 Magician (Yosuke Hanamura)🃏 🤡
Yosuke fulfills the trope of being the happy-go-lucky best friend of the protagonist who is also pretty goofy in his own right. He seems pretty shallow at first glance... but Yosuke's Social Link is actually pretty deep and engaging.
He ends up developing an inferiority complex while hanging out with Narukami, which is understandable given the amazing powers of the protagonist. Thankfully, he gets over this pretty quickly and states that he would always be by Narukami's side, no matter what.
14 𝓀 Chariot (Chie Sato𝓰naka)
Chie is one of the best party members in Persona 4 and a fan-favorite romance for many. 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:She's always chirpy and active at all times, 🌼and the dynamic she ♉shares with Yosuke is pretty hilarious as well.
If the player decides to build up a Social Link with her by working out frequently, they'll reveal a deeper side to this character. She hates anyone who picks on the weak and goes out of her way to protect people, which is an extremely endearing character trait.
13 Lov🍒ers (Rise Kujikawa)
Rise Kujikawa is another brilliant character who can become the protagonists' love interest. Given her status as an idol, it's understandable to assume that she might be pretty self-obsessed. However, it turns out that Rise is actually a pretty down-to-earth girl who just likes having fun, regardless of her celebrity status. All things considered, she's a generally great person and pleasant to get to know in Persona 4.
12 Pᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚriestess (Yuk𓂃iko Amagi)
Yukiko's Shadow being a bird in a cage summarizes her character perfectly. She's faced so much pressure in life that the very thought of not being perfect burdens her greatly.
Thankfully, her time with Narukami and the Investigation Team allow her to express her true self and not be under so much pressure. It's an angle explored in her Social Link as well, making her a pretty memorable character indeed.
11 Star (Teddie) 🧸
It's hard to imagine that someone in a Teddie costume would be such a memorable character. However, it's Teddie's innocent and charming nature that makes hi🐲m such a great character i☂n his own right.
There are times when this character might become a tad too annoying, but that doesn't take away from his endearing nature. The fact that his Social Link progresses automatically means that players are under no pressure to juggle another Social Link along with the ones they have to build up anyway.
10 Jester (Tohru Adac൲hi)
Not a part of the traditional tarot deck, the Jester Arcana was added into Persona 4 Golden as a means of giving Tohru Adachi some more depth. The Jester is the Fool’s foil, and much of Adachi’s Social Link 💝is spent contrasting him with most Social Links. Where Yu is usually able to bring out the be💛st in others, Adachi ends up being a fairly toxic friendship.
It should be pointed out that Adachi’s Social Link is option🐽al until Rank 6, where it then weaves itself in as part of the story. For anyone looking to get the most out of Persona 4 Golden’s story, Adachi’s Jester Social Link is downright essential.
9 ✤ Emperor 🌟(Kanji Tatsumi)
All things considered, Persona 4 does not handle Kanji’s introduction into the story well. The topic of his sexuality simply isn’t ღtreated with the respect it merits, at least not initially. Persona 4 finds its voice by the time Naoto joins the party, but Kanji’s Social Link ❀notably does a better job at dissecting his character in a far more nuanced manner.
Kanji’s Social Link focuses on the image of masculinity his father leﷺft for him while also reconciling his dungeon. Without a farcical caricature looking right at the player, Kanji coming to terms with what being a man means for him has much more weight in his Social Link. Plu𒐪s, him making dolls is sweet.
8 Hierophant (Ryotaro Dojima)♑
Although Persona 4 has better Social Links, it doesn’t nec﷽essarily have better development for the main cast. Take Kanji, for instance. Without playing his S. Link, his arc rings rather hollow. The same is true for Yu’s uncle,𓂃 Ryotaro Dojima, who serves as the player’s father figure while playing an incredibly important role in the main plot.
Dojima’s Social Link isn’t important to the greater plot, but it reconciles his regrets over the death of his wife. Likewise, the Social Link allows Yu aඣnd Dojima to bond far more than they do in the main plot, which naturally gives their tense moments all the more meaning.
7 𝔍 Justice (Nanako Dojima)
Nanako’s Social Link is arguably more important than D♕ojima’s considering she’s a more present character, but they both tie into each other. Where Dojima’s Social Link focuses on his feelings towards his wife’s death (& the case i💃t was linked to) Nanako’s showcases the loneliness enforced on her by Dojima’s obsession.
Nanako’s Social Link has her coming to terms with the fact that her dad does love her, while also vocalizing the mistreatment she🎃’s been subjected to. As Nanako and Dojima become key to the plot, completing this Social Link is a rather crucial step in ensuring Persona 4’s last act ♋lands with the emotional impact it needs.
6 Fortune (Naoto Shirogane) 𒊎
Unlike Kan☂ji’s Social Link which saw fit to remedy a part of his arc that wasn’t handled particularly well in the main story, Naoto’s Social Link chooses to instead flesh out an interesting aspect of her backstory the game naturally wouldn’t be able to — her life in a family of detectives. Yu and Naoto team up during her Social Link to solve a makeshift mystery orchestrated by her grandfather.
While the premise is fun, it’s used to examine 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:what being a detective means for Na🌃oto. Her Social Link briefly touches upon her gender should players pursue a romantic relationship, but it’s Naoto's passion for investigation that ultimately drives the Social Link, not Yu.