![]() ![]() With over 400 different demons to find in Of the other 3DS installments are based heavily around this idea. Randomly-encountered demons to your party is nothing new in the Shin Megami Tensei series. The process of conversing with and recruiting YAY: There is a ton of depth found in the demon system: there are hundreds of unique monsters found throughout the game, many of which must be recruited through conversation or “fused” via the Cathedral of Shadows. ![]() This was pretty effective at pulling me into the cast and the cryptic, unwelcoming world – in fact, even more so than any previous Shin Megami Tensei title has managed before. I even found myself compelled enough by the game to sit through many of the conversations between characters with the text set to “Auto,” just so the spoken conversation between the characters sounded more natural and organic. I was thoroughly impressed to see that almost all of the dialogue was paired with solid voice-overs. Shin Megami Tensei IV definitely carries on the series’ incredible art direction, character and demon designs, mood-setting music, and devilish themes. Immediately shifts away from the natural landscape to maze-like corridors that They even enter the foreboding domains of powerful demons the environment Underground metro stations filled with the depraved denizens of the region. They explore forests and city streets, even parks and To the most demon-infested areas of Tokyo, all in the name of fulfilling theirĭuties to The Order. Taking our protagonist and his Samurai crew from their humble castle-town roots It isn’t long before the events of Shin Megami Tensei IV start to spiral outward and quickly unravel, On missions and quests given to them by a group known as The Order. With fancy, A.I.-infused “gauntlets” on their arms, the team sets out Joins the ranks of his fellow trainees Walter, Jonathan and Isabeau. Naturally, he’s chosen to become a Samurai, and He will become one of the legendary “Samurai” warriors that protects (named “Flynn” by default) taking part in a ceremony to determine if The game starts simply enough, with the protagonist Even on the 3DS, Shin Megami Tensei IV puts you into some This is lost in the transition to handheld format. More importantly, the series has a very distinct sense of styleĪnd atmosphere that separates it from most of the better-known RPGs. YAY: Shin Megami Tensei IV brings the series’ signature style to the Nintendo 3DS with brilliant results.Īs I mentioned earlier, the entire Shin Megami Tensei franchise has more or less played by its own That being said, what makes this one so special? I’d like to break down some points of focus regarding Shin Megami Tensei IV, starting with many of its best qualities and ending with some of the parts I didn’t enjoy as much. Disclosure: We may earn a commission from links on this page ![]()
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