There are of course the newer games (like the PSP games, P4 Golden and soon Arena), but if you're looking for older ones, they are only on the Japanese store.
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In honor of 25 years of Demon Summoning, GAF Plays: The (Shin) Megami Tensei series
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There are of course the newer games (like the PSP games, P4 Golden and soon Arena), but if you're looking for older ones, they are only on the Japanese store.
Trojita
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I'm on the fifth day of Devil Survivor: Overclocked. I swore off playing any other handheld game until I finished this, but man is it taking forever.
The fight with Kudlak kind of sucked because my people are so high leveled that they would take him out in one skirmish.
The fight with Kudlak kind of sucked because my people are so high leveled that they would take him out in one skirmish.
Aghhh, I have this ridiculous need to start SMT2 right now. So, two questions:
1) How long is SMT2 relative to SMT1? Howlongtobeat.com does not appear to be helpful.
2) What are the bugs I should be looking out for (spoiler free please). I had no idea the minefield I unwittingly navigated with SMT1 and would be livid if I was unable to progress like so many sad GameFAQs posters.
Speaking of which, this thread made me laugh for like a minute and then feel a little sad but also nostalgic in that GameFAQs apparently hasn't changed a single bit in the last 10 years.
1) How long is SMT2 relative to SMT1? Howlongtobeat.com does not appear to be helpful.
2) What are the bugs I should be looking out for (spoiler free please). I had no idea the minefield I unwittingly navigated with SMT1 and would be livid if I was unable to progress like so many sad GameFAQs posters.
Speaking of which, this thread made me laugh for like a minute and then feel a little sad but also nostalgic in that GameFAQs apparently hasn't changed a single bit in the last 10 years.
Just hit Day 7 myself and I'm stuck on the first fight of that day. Don't feel like grinding it out lol.
buddha0991
Member
Id play that
nexttoofcourse
Neo Member
Soulless Army is being reprinted, I think. On amazon.ca, a seller says he's getting a shipment of the first Raidou game on February 28. I sent them an email, asking if they got the listing confused with Soul Hackers, since it was priced at $40. They replied with:
and after I asked them whether it was a reprint or if they got a shipment of old games, they said:
I've been trying to find a reasonably priced copy of this game since August, but it's always around $70-$80 used. So this is pretty exciting! To me! But it's also kinda confusing? There haven't been any press releases about a reprint like there were with the Etrian Odyssey games last month. Also, in contradistinction to the EO games, the PS2 SMTs aren't playable on a console that's currently for sale, but I could definitely still see it selling enough to make a reprint worthwhile.
I don't see any other sellers trying to shill the game, which is weird and is making me feel cautious about this being a misunderstanding. Also, nothing about Raidou 2, but the ebay prices for that were significantly lower, so maybe Atlus didn't feel the need for a reprint?
Sorry if this has already been posted somewhere on GAF, I haven't seen anything about it though.
and after I asked them whether it was a reprint or if they got a shipment of old games, they said:
I've been trying to find a reasonably priced copy of this game since August, but it's always around $70-$80 used. So this is pretty exciting! To me! But it's also kinda confusing? There haven't been any press releases about a reprint like there were with the Etrian Odyssey games last month. Also, in contradistinction to the EO games, the PS2 SMTs aren't playable on a console that's currently for sale, but I could definitely still see it selling enough to make a reprint worthwhile.
I don't see any other sellers trying to shill the game, which is weird and is making me feel cautious about this being a misunderstanding. Also, nothing about Raidou 2, but the ebay prices for that were significantly lower, so maybe Atlus didn't feel the need for a reprint?
Sorry if this has already been posted somewhere on GAF, I haven't seen anything about it though.
It would be pretty great if it got a reprint. The game seems to be pretty expensive in both the NA and PAL version nowadays.
But as long as I don't see this advertised anywhere else, I'm skeptical this is true. Also, I'd guess if they did a reprint, they would do the same for the sequel and I don't see anything about that even on amazon.ca.
But as long as I don't see this advertised anywhere else, I'm skeptical this is true. Also, I'd guess if they did a reprint, they would do the same for the sequel and I don't see anything about that even on amazon.ca.
cj_iwakura
Member
I assume it's a Soul Hackers hype builder. Wise choice!
Devil Summoner 3 and 4 rebranding incoming!
(Yeah right.)
Devil Summoner 3 and 4 rebranding incoming!
(Yeah right.)
cj_iwakura
Member
Raidou 1's story is vastly superior to Raidou 2's.
Well, you don't play a story.
buddha0991
Member
True that man, true that, but the Persona 2 duology isn't one of my favorite game/s of all time due to the fantastic gameplay.
cj_iwakura
Member
Coming fresh off SMT1 & 2, I loved it.
Replaying SMT: SJ. It's not as bad as I remember. Though all the exposition is still terrible. Jesus I wish there was some way to filter through all the sci-fi no-sense. I still have no idea how people consider this one of the harder SMT entries. Battles are not difficult and dungeons involve absolutely no thought. Explore as much as you can, warp to entrance to heal/gear up. Rinse and repeat. Anything that can be considered a puzzle is just straight up given away. Just feels like EO without the cool mapping function (which would have made total sense if it HAD been in SJ).
I will finish it this time though. Even though the story is a bit obvious with it's message I'm curious were it all will go. I love the visuals too and the music is awesome (something new never hurts). Best incarnation of the demon recruiting system as well. That might have something to do with the localization being top notch though. Conversations actually make sense now! It's not my favorite SMT, but it's definitely filling the void until Etrian Odyssey and Soul Hackers come out.
I will finish it this time though. Even though the story is a bit obvious with it's message I'm curious were it all will go. I love the visuals too and the music is awesome (something new never hurts). Best incarnation of the demon recruiting system as well. That might have something to do with the localization being top notch though. Conversations actually make sense now! It's not my favorite SMT, but it's definitely filling the void until Etrian Odyssey and Soul Hackers come out.
cj_iwakura
Member
I plan on doing Chaos and hopefully killing Demiurge before SMTIV.
Haha now I really wanna play Raidou 1 cuz I remember the story being charming and enjoyable but not much else about it and certainly nothing about the ending.
Also, come on bros, SMT2 game length, is it really 70 hours like howlongtobeat says? Is it twice as long as SMT1 or something? I need to know if I can squeeze it in, help a brother out! All I see is a whole bunch of Aeana posts linked in the OP that I'm not looking at until I beat the game.
Also, come on bros, SMT2 game length, is it really 70 hours like howlongtobeat says? Is it twice as long as SMT1 or something? I need to know if I can squeeze it in, help a brother out! All I see is a whole bunch of Aeana posts linked in the OP that I'm not looking at until I beat the game.
cj_iwakura
Member
No way. Took me 20-30, give or take.
TurnipFritters
Member
Man am I glad I sold my copy of The Soulless Army for seventy bucks a few months ago!
Just take it with you.
Member
The SMT1&2 callbacks were neat, but I'd much rather play Raidou 2 again and leave 1 on the shelf.
Maybe not thought, but it definitely helps to be paying attention in Eridanus.
Pro from Dover
Member
Oh yes. This.
I really liked Strange Journey.
The story was dumb in the beginning but toward halfway through the game the developers remembered they were building SMT game, so the story got interesting in some point. I just wish they pushed more in that direction because there were very cool materials to do it.
That game for sure was my favorite megami tensei since Nocturne.
Just take it with you.
Member
There is indeed a tier chart for all the Megaten mains. I know someone has posted it here.
I do believe the Devil Survivor MC is somewhere near the top, IIRC.
I got Last Bible III today. I just had to buy it once I realized there's an SFC Last Bible game, somehow I never knew about this (even though I even added to title to the OP's summary).
Anyone really played much of this (Link1110?)? Is it any good? I never played any of the Last Bible games, how do they compare to the mainline games?
Anyone really played much of this (Link1110?)? Is it any good? I never played any of the Last Bible games, how do they compare to the mainline games?
I loved that game but don't remember what made him all that powerful. Can you remind me behind some spoiler tags?
cj_iwakura
Member
Thanks. I got every ending in that game and I didn't remember that. My memory when it comes to media is terrible. That does make me want to play my copy of overclocked again though.
Well, SMT4's early release has really forced my hand, so I decided I needed to push Soul Hackers until the end of the year in order to beat SMT2 first and clear the main series. Pretty happy with my choice though as the first hour of SMT2 has already grabbed me and Soul Hackers has that handy scene replay feature which will allow me to jump back just fine when I'm ready for some 90s internet goodness.
All I've done so far is fight some virtual battles, recruit a High Pixie, and wander around a dungeon I apparently wasn't supposed to be at yet (some scientist in a basement lab seems like he's up to no good) on the way to the colosseum. It's crazy though how much music I recognize. I don't know whether these songs were used in SMT1, SMT3, Imagine, Raidou or what but it's all super familiar. Spent longer than I expected going through the tracklist at the disco.
Also: A scene I'll probably end up becoming familiar with, at least at this early stage:
Music here sounds just as nice as it did in Nocturne!
All I've done so far is fight some virtual battles, recruit a High Pixie, and wander around a dungeon I apparently wasn't supposed to be at yet (some scientist in a basement lab seems like he's up to no good) on the way to the colosseum. It's crazy though how much music I recognize. I don't know whether these songs were used in SMT1, SMT3, Imagine, Raidou or what but it's all super familiar. Spent longer than I expected going through the tracklist at the disco.
Also: A scene I'll probably end up becoming familiar with, at least at this early stage:
Music here sounds just as nice as it did in Nocturne!
I was browsing my PSN games and I started a new game in Shin Megami Tensei I.
That was actually a big mistake, because I got sucked into the game again and didn't quit before 3 hours ._.
This reminds me how perfect the PS1 version is. A 3DS port would be really awesome. Please Atlus...
That was actually a big mistake, because I got sucked into the game again and didn't quit before 3 hours ._.
This reminds me how perfect the PS1 version is. A 3DS port would be really awesome. Please Atlus...
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Replaying DDS1 in anticipation of SMT4. I may set up a run-in with the Hito-Shura. :O
cj_iwakura
Member
Good luck. Expect to spend more time preparing for and fighting him than you will on most RPGs.
I need to beat that game some day. But the lack of demon conversation/fusion always feels wrong to me :/
SatelliteOfLove
Member
This game was one of those games that taught me how to raid before I did, so I'm sure it won't feel out of place.
cj_iwakura
Member
I spent approximately 10-15 hours preparing and a combined 30 before I defeated him.
The music outside of the factory in SMT2 is so good! I just wish it didn't loop so quickly. Seems so weird that this game came out just a couple weeks before FFVI, feels much more primitive in comparison. My other favorite song is the disco theme.
Bout to rescue the heroine from prison and just discovered that demons can inherit abilities this time. Had to let my angel go so I could fuse another one with Tarukaja. Having so much fun with this.
Bout to rescue the heroine from prison and just discovered that demons can inherit abilities this time. Had to let my angel go so I could fuse another one with Tarukaja. Having so much fun with this.
I know this thread is super dead but I don't care, this needs to be recorded for posterity.
Gonna go listen to some Sonic music I suppose in honor of stumbling on the King out of nowhere. This is why I am so crazy about spoiler avoidance haha.
Also I was wrong, LET'S DANCIN' made it in the English version, that's what's up!
Gonna go listen to some Sonic music I suppose in honor of stumbling on the King out of nowhere. This is why I am so crazy about spoiler avoidance haha.
Also I was wrong, LET'S DANCIN' made it in the English version, that's what's up!
Ha, yeah. I still wanted to play a lot of SMT games, but somehow I always end up playing other stuff. I tried to keep the OP up to date, at least.
drtomoe123
Member
Finally managed to get the Platinum Trophy for P4G a few weeks ago.
cj_iwakura
Member
I just beat this dude and IT FEELS GREAT.
Will stop bumping this thread now, was only posting to keep track for myself. Next on my queue, lots and lots of amazing Kaneko art, can't waaaaaaaait
I found Satan to be much harder. Yahweh is just an endurance trial.