Summary
IfPersona 4gets its own remake in the vein ofPersona 3 Reload, one anime-exclusive character would be a perfect addition. Even thoughPersona 3 Reloaddid not make a lot of drastic changes to the story, that doesn’t mean that future remakes will not make significant moves. SincePersona 4has already been remade once asPersona 4 Golden, it’s worth asking what new things that a second remake could bring to the table. There is at least one character that missed out onPersona 4 Goldenthat may be able to make the cut.
Between the release of theupgradedPersona 3 ReloadandPersona 5getting another spin-off withPersona 5 Tactica,Persona 4has been left on the backburner for a while now. Despite the game being a phenomenon in its own right, its cast hasn’t been featured in a new game since 2018’sPersona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth, not counting 2023’s rerelease ofPersona 4 Golden. However,Persona 3 Reloadgives reason to suspect thatPersona 4could be in line for its own next-gen remake somewhere down the line. After all,Personaisn’t the only series that has been able to thrive from nostalgic remasters.
Persona 4’s Aika Nakamura Could Make the Jump Into the Games
Aika Nakamura Was Made For the Persona 4 Anime
On the chance thatPersona 4gets its ownPersona 3 Reload, there is one character who could potentially find a spot in the game. In the anime adaptation ofPersona 4, a new character, Aika Nakamura, was introduced. Aika works for Aiya, a Chinese restaurant that the player can visit in Inaba, as a delivery girl. Her primary character gimmick is showing up to deliver food no matter where the protagonists may happen to be, most famously in the middle of a chase scene. For a character made specifically for the anime, Aika proved to be an entertaining addition to the story.
Aika is mentioned by Aiya’s owner inPersona 4 Golden, but never makes an actual appearance.
Aika Could Have a Social Link Gimmick At the Ready
A newPersona 4could probably find a place for Aika. A newSocial Link inPersona 4would be one of the most natural ways to work her into the game. With her job being the main thing that she’s known for, players could probably find her hanging around Aiya between shifts to start her Link. Leveling up Aika’s Social Link could even come with a bonus reward similar to the Fox. While the Fox offers healing withing the TV world, Aika could perhaps offer food deliveries outside of Junes in the form of increasingly useful healing items.
Aika’s Personality Offers Writers a Blank Slate to Work With
The main difficulty with adding Aika to aPersona 4remake may come with writing her. WhilePersona 3 Reload’s treatment of Stregashowed a willingness to expand on past games, Aika may prove a bit more difficult. In the anime, she doesn’t actually speak or emote very much. Admittedly, this unflappability makes her delivery gimmick amusing, but it doesn’t offer much insight into her actual personality. At the same time, it makes her something of a blank slate. If the writers come up with something good for Aika, then she could be a valuable addition to the next version ofPersona 4.
Aika can be an entertaining yet challenging addition to a Persona 4 Remake!
Aika has never appeared in the games, but that shouldn’t mean that she will never be able to do so. IfPersona 4follows inPersona 3 Reload’s footsteps, then Aika could very well make her proper gaming debut. Her addition might require players to play a little tighter with their Social Link schedules, but the reward would probably be worth it. Aika was a fun character to add to the anime adaptation of the game. IfPersona 4gets its own remake, then she could likewise be an entertaining addition there too.
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The world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences shared together with friends.They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night…This strange rumor slowly spreads through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist’s new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begin. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world.Explore otherworldly dungeons, take down monstrous Shadows, and confront the darker sides of one’s self as you inch closer to the truth behind the serial murder cases.Venture around the town of Inaba, partake in an eventful school year, meet kindred spirits, and forge invaluable bonds.New quality of life features including improved graphics and smoothness, difficulty selection and quick save functionality.
