First set is available on launch, as it was in Japan. If it keeps up with the trend, one set per week up to set 4, then a "break" on the following week. After that, the three last sets are one per week again.
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Shin Megami Tensei IV |OT| The Dark Souls of Persona
- Thread starter Volcynika
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Velcro Fly
Member
So I'm guessing the equip DLC is worthless, the easy mode DLC is worthless, and that a few of the story DLC are worth it?
Is anyone planning on getting this day 1 but not diving into it deep right away? I was persuaded to buy this game because of the $30 promo, but I was vacillating over buying it before. I don't think I can play because I already have a 3DS backlog of Fire Emblem Awakening (since day 1 Feb), Luigi's Mansion, and Animal Crossing.
Hopefully I can finish most of these games before Pokemon comes out, which I will use the $30 towards. I doubt it.
Hopefully I can finish most of these games before Pokemon comes out, which I will use the $30 towards. I doubt it.
Lucent
Member
I have the same backlog. I only started Fire Emblem for maybe an hour. Still haven't finished the first mansion in Dark Moon. And I have Animal Crossing but there's only so much you can do in that during the day. Not like you can really beat it beat it.
But yeah, I was gonna grab it day 1 for the first print goodies. The promo is just another bonus. Probably use the promo credit on AA5 or some other digital stuff. I'll get Pokemon X physically. I trust cartridges more than SD cards. Especially after someone lost their 140 hours in AC:NL recently. I dunno how he did it but I guess his SD card crapped out on him. =/
Velcro Fly
Member
I'm playing (and really loving) Soul Hackers right now. I have free shipping from Amazon so I probably won't get it until Saturday or next Monday. Still have the last two mansions to finish on Luigi's Mansion and still playing Animal Crossing. Plus I still want to do another run through FE. Plenty of 3DS goodness to go around.
RoninChaos
Member
This will be my first SMT. Any tips?
Lucent
Member
Franklinator
Member
Mine won't ship until Monday night, probably. There's an Amazon shipping center a few hours from me, so they seem to wait until the last possible moment to ship stuff.
Have fun dying!
The later armor is really good, but it's not really necessary. The boss quests are much more interesting, but it depends on how they're priced.
I'm sure it's fine!
Actually, last time they sent me a shipping notice it was after the item already arrived. Silly Amazon.
InsaneElite
Member
Fuse regularly. It's easy to optimize and tweak your demons in this game, so don't hesitate to move onto bigger and better demons. Abuse weaknesses and cover your own. Make sure to use buffs and debuffs, they're rather effective in SMT games. The tides of battle can swing very rapidly due to the mechanics, so I always try and play every boss safe.
drtomoe123
Member
Same for me. I'd still flip out if I somehow got the game tomorrow!
flatearthpandas
Member
Just shipped!
New puppy and a new SMT on the same day. Puppy will win the attention, but I'll try not to neglect my 3DS too much
New puppy and a new SMT on the same day. Puppy will win the attention, but I'll try not to neglect my 3DS too much
I have pretty much the same backlog but I'm about to finish up Fire Emblem tonight (I hope) such a good game. And I'm not worried about animal crossing because that is a game that can easily be played alongside others.
I will however be diving into SMT4 as soon as possible lol.
Franklinator
Member
Who needs a puppy when you have demons
I have trouble with this because I get attached to some demons.
Noooo, I don't want to say goodbye to Kikurihime!
Get puppy demons!
Velcro Fly
Member
Can't you level demons really well with the exp DLC?
I'm going to grind Jack Frost to 99 in this game now because I feel the exact same way.
I'm going to grind Jack Frost to 99 in this game now because I feel the exact same way.
buddha0991
Member
SpaceBridge
Member
I don't like the new fusion system. Where's my fusion demon grid?
Bow wow wow wow!
Sseklebeast
Member
Just curious, what don't you like?
Therealbeatris
Member
Not yet shipped yet for me too!
SpaceBridge
Member
Actually should've said why. Spoilers just invade:
I don't like that there's no traditional search, but only the three demons that are recommended to you at one time.
I'm used to the demon grid/ table where you can see every possible demon fusion result. In past SMT games, I would sometimes fuse low level, random, unused demons to see what results id get. Now I can't just select who I want to fuse.
I'm used to the demon grid/ table where you can see every possible demon fusion result. In past SMT games, I would sometimes fuse low level, random, unused demons to see what results id get. Now I can't just select who I want to fuse.
Velcro Fly
Member
Does anyone know if there is a strategy guide that is going to come out for this in English? I know the book that comes with the first print run covers roughly 30-40% of the game, but I'm just wondering if there is going to be something like Nocturne got. I think I heard something was coming out in Japan but I hadn't heard anything about English.
SpaceBridge
Member
That Nocturne guide is impossible to find.
Velcro Fly
Member
Which is why I want to know ahead of time to look for something similar for SMT4 so that I don't miss out on it.
I know they won't be doing one here, which means no playtime until Tuesday evening for me.
Traditionally, first party games release at midnight EST, and third party games release at noon EST. But there's always a chance that it will release at midnight (and everybody will stay up until 3am waiting regardless).
Hopefully it will release at midnight!
Thanks for the info!
According to this http://www.siliconera.com/2013/07/14/demon-fusion-is-more-convenient-than-ever-in-shin-megami-tensei-iv/ it appears like you can unless i'm reading it wrong.
Sseklebeast
Member
Hmm, I liked the grid too. Ah well, hopefully it won't be a problem when playing! I wish it was Tuesday already since I can't find it anywhere yet.
Really? I got that one, wonder if it's worth a lot!
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
I am gonna get this tomorrow at the fastest or day after tomorrow at the latest!
Psyched!
Anyone here already get their hands on this?
Psyched!
Anyone here already get their hands on this?
Chrono Helix
Member
Uh are you missing something? You're not just limited to the three recommended demons, there's a very comprehensive database with a wide variety of search terms you can use to explore what fusion options are available to you.
SpaceBridge
Member
Looks like I am missing something
I'm not too far into the game but being able to fuse from the compendium saves so much time.
Lucent
Member
This has actually happened to me before I'm pretty sure.
I hate when Fed-Ex delivers. They usually don't but Fed-Ex always drops my package at the door without much of an attempt to knock and just leaves. UPS usually gives a few knocks a couple of times and if I don't hear it/get there in time they'll drop it off at the apartment office so I can just walk up and ask for it.
EDIT:
Might not lol
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Soul Hacker disappointed me and I was initially hyped for that.
Hopefully this game does deliver! And it appears like this game has a strong story content (it is, right?) and it is just my cup of tea!
Hopefully this game does deliver! And it appears like this game has a strong story content (it is, right?) and it is just my cup of tea!