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[SteeloDMZ]

I keep hearing it starts out a little rough but balances out into not being too bad. General rule of recent SMT games seems to be after you gather a few demons of various types, you tend to be able to plow through the game.

I haven't "plowed" through any SMT game, even the easiest ones like Persona 4 and Soul Hackers. There are always parts where you'll get stuck and you'll get your ass handed to you if you aren't prepared.

 

[LostAnkh]

EDIT: NVM, THEY'RE STARTING TO SHIP MINE
ONE DAY SHIPPING!

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

Is this game going to be hard for me, a newcomer to this series? I have only played Pokémon single player and Fire Emblem as far as RPGs go (and Golden Sun).

Culture shock might be a better way of putting it. You're going to have to think differently than a lot of other games to stay ahead, and you'll have to not be afraid of failure now and again.

The Persona games might be a better intro, but a lot of us would be better suited to answer that question in about twenty-four hours.

 

[jello44]

Woohoo, my copy shipped. Hopefully, I will have it tomorrow, or at the latest on Wednesday.

 

[darkjedi187]

Gotta find the time tomorrow to pick up mine from GS.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

I wanted to finish DQ8 by tomorrow but it doesn't look like that's happening...

I'll just go and grab this tomorrow morning from gamestop. Excited!

 

[TheExodu5]

Item Out For Delivery.

It better be in my mailbox when I get home, or I will be angry.

 

[Jessicat]

Man I am really dreading levelling up because I don't want to mess up my stats hahaha. The joys of playing before release I guess...

It's not stats I'm punching myself over, it's stupid spending of my app points x.x get protag/demon skill slots asap people, you will need them! (At least the negotiation item/macca bonuses are nice because I'm flippin' dirt poor still ;>> Why is there no macca gained in battles?)

 

[Volcynika]

It's not stats I'm punching myself over, it's stupid spending of my app points x.x get protag/demon skill slots asap people, you will need them! (At least the negotiation item/macca bonuses are nice because I'm flippin' dirt poor still ;>> Why is there no macca gained in battles?)

You think demons just drop money? Crazy!

 

[Aeana]

Item Out For Delivery.

It better be in my mailbox when I get home, or I will be angry.

Mine hasn't even shipped yet. You'll be okay.

 

[BlackJace]

Hoping that I can just walk into a GS tomorrow and get a firs print edition hassle-free.

 

[Xaero Gravity]

Awww yea. Come to me SMTIV!

I live in Scarborough as well and my copy still hasn't been shipped.

 

[Volcynika]

Mine hasn't even shipped yet. You'll be okay.

I know your reaction whenever someone else gets the game before you. Stay off the internet!

 

[djSyndrome]

Hoping that I can just walk into a GS tomorrow and get a firs print edition hassle-free.

Depends on where you are. I got the last pre-order at my GS; many in the area are pre-sold out.

 

[Jessicat]

You think demons just drop money? Crazy!

Well there was this one time I convo'd with a demon and he found 1,000,000macca...bastard wouldn't share it so I killed him XD Thought it would appear in the battle results screen as loot, but alas

 

[perorist]

Delivery Estimate: Monday, July 22, 2013 - Friday, July 26, 2013 by 8:00pm

（ヽ´ω`）

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Can somebody with the game post a conversation with a demon. I'm interested to know what they will be asking about this time haha.

 

[zroid]

Tempted to run out and check my mailbox right now even though my mail usually doesn't arrive till 3ish

aaaaaaaaa so impatient ;-;

 

[-Horizon-]

Delivery Estimate: Monday, July 22, 2013 - Friday, July 26, 2013 by 8:00pm

（ヽ´ω`）

I know that feel. I should have chosen the 1 day shipping thing but whatever, I can wait.

 

[Velcro Fly]

Delivery Estimate: Monday, July 22, 2013 - Friday, July 26, 2013 by 8:00pm

（ヽ´ω`）

Same here, although Amazon's shipping estimates are usually a day or two off. If mine is coming USPS I'll get it by Saturday, assuming it ships today.

 

[Mad Bowser]

To all who got the game, how is it so far?

Is it good for new comers like me?

 

[SpaceBridge]

Can somebody with the game post a conversation with a demon. I'm interested to know what they will be asking about this time haha.

That just reminded, but man these negotiations are tough. Seems like every demon is a total dick.

 

[Takuan]

Wtf Gamestop, why haven't you shipped

 

[ForteanMan]

My copy just arrived at a (relatively) close distribution center, meaning it will be at my house early tomorrow morning. I think I'm suddenly coming down with something and will probably have to call out "sick" to work tomorrow.

 

[SpaceBridge]

I went ahead and started strange journey even though SMT4 is arriving tomorrow from Amazon. So now I probably won't get to SMT4 until late August. Oh well, I'll have to stop reading this thread though to avoid spoilers.

Although maybe I should play SMT4 first. I am getting my ass handed to me in Strange Journey. At least in SMT4 I can save anywhere.

Aww man, I'd love it if Atlus remade Strage Journey similarly to how they remade EO1. Make it happen oh great and powerful Atlus.

 

[Etzer]

Mine shipped!

Question: I've played Persona 3/4 and the first Devil Survivor. How does this one compare in terms of difficulty? I think I remember a huge difficulty spike in Devil Survivor.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

My order from newegg should be here tomorrow. I just hope they're not crushed from shipping. :/

 

[MikeDip]

Flipping through the book but not actually looking due to spoilers. The quality is really nice! Thick, nice feeling pages, and the binding looks solid. Really impressed.

 

[Uthred]

What time is this likely to hit the eshop? Or does it work something like GCT

 

[SpaceBridge]

Mine shipped!

Question: I've played Persona 3/4 and the first Devil Survivor. How does this one compare in terms of difficulty? I think I remember a huge difficulty spike in Devil Survivor.

The first dungeon, training segment, is brutal. You will die, a lot. But focus on recruiting demons instead of progressing. The best thing about this dungeon is that it's broken up.

You will die. Be prepared. Save every time you successfully recruit, or level up.

 

[Volcynika]

What time is this likely to hit the eshop? Or does it work something like GCT

Probably 9AM Pacific.

 

[Muffin Awesome]

Haha thank you for the Internet consoling.

 

[vctor182]

I have under the same order PxZ and SMT4 in Amazon, PxZ was shipped 1 day before release date and SMT4 will be shipped on the 18th! What the fuck??
I guess they know i haven't finished PxZ and gave me 2 extra days??

 

[Muffin Awesome]

Thread entries slowing, more people must be playing it!!!!!

 

[Cody_D165]

Mine shipped, delivery estimated tomorrow.

Woot!

 

[Lexxism]

What time is this likely to hit the eshop? Or does it work something like GCT

Probably 9AM Pacific.

Shouldn't it be this midnight? That's what mostly they release a new game.

 

[WatTsu]

Got it preordered at Gamestop so I should get the costume DLC (kinda like the Amazon DLC better, though).

 

[Skelter]

Probably 9AM Pacific.

Why can't every eshop game come out at midnight?

 

[anddo0]

I should have the game by this time tomorrow.

 

[Canis lupus]

Vgplus.ca still didn't ship my copy, they actually wait until the game is out? pfff

 

[Volcynika]

Shouldn't it be this midnight? That's what mostly they release a new game.

Not a first party game and that's when previous Atlus USA games have released on the eShop.

 

[GeekyDad]

Where are people pouring their stat points for MC so far?

 

[Philthy]

Still having a hard time swallowing $200 for this one game. I get my copy tomorrow, but the only other 3DSXLabcdefg games I see worth buying are all more RPGs. If I do that, I know I'll get 1/4th through SMT to play the other one and then get burned out and never finish either of them.

godammitass

 

[Busaiku]

So hyped for this.
I wish Gamestop did midnight.

 

[SpaceBridge]

Where are people pouring their stat points for MC so far?

STR, Mag, AG. I honestly don't know really.

How are u guys making money? 3 hours in and even demons are making fun of my empty wallet.

 

[djSyndrome]

Shouldn't it be this midnight? That's what mostly they release a new game.

That's when they release first-party games. Most third party games come at 9 PDT / 12 EDT.

 

[Busaiku]

Oh yeah, can the protagonist actually use magic in this game?
Soul Hackers was so freaking stupid.

 

[zroid]

Get!!

Box has some very minor damage (basically just some creasing). Unfortunate, but acceptable.

 

[SpaceBridge]

Oh yeah, can the protagonist actually use magic in this game?
Soul Hackers was so freaking stupid.

Yes, not right away though.

Spoiler:

Spoiler

demons can teach you spells and skills. They whisper them to you during level ups.

 

[Saibastian]

I'm kind of worried that amazon hasn't shipped my copy yet, it says delivery estimate for tomorrow, but it's still kind of worrying.