
In the same way that Spider-Man: Miles Morales highlighted the importance of family, Persona 4: Golden also puts a tight focus on your relationship with others.

It’s a great scene that perfectly encapsulates the holiday spirit that the game is able to capture. This is showcased wonderfully early on, as you all join together for a holiday meal, as Miles is left to put on some vinyl records, as his mom makes dinner. There’s Miles’ relationship with his father, which was explored briefly in the original game, but plays a much larger role in this title, as well as his relationships with Phin, Ganke, and his mom. With that idea clearly at the core of the game’s story, having it set during the holiday season makes it even more effective. This is a story that’s primarily about family and friendship, and the relationships that endure throughout the toughest of times. In the same way that Insomniac’s first Spider-Man game was about Peter Parker and his relationship with Mary Jane and Aunt May, the same can be said for this follow-up.

As you find yourself swinging through snowy New York, Miles sees himself having to juggle friendships and fighting crime, a staple of the Spider-Man universe. Friendships and familial bonds are at the forefront of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and having the game take place during the holidays drives that point home even further.
