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[Pejo]

Bruh, what's with this game and them horny demon interactions?

Really makes you ponder and wish they'd move on from high school settings for all of the SMT/Persona games. I didn't play SMTIV, but I think maybe(?) that one wasn't high school. I remember seeing a grown man with a ponytail. Not sure why they had to go back to it.

I like the design of Aogami a lot, shame we can't just be him instead of metrosexual nahobino. Despite this game's success, I doubt it does a lot to bring in a bunch of zoomers and younger demographics, but what do I know, I guess. At least it's an incredibly solid game so far, and I love the various dangers of the "overworld" this time around, despite eating shit to them a few times already.

 

[Killjoy-NL]

Would love to play this, but really can't stand turn-based combat anymore.

 

[FewRope]

Just got to the part where you meet Naamah for the first time. Let's say it was quite an experience lol.

Anyway, here's Naamah's full 'capitulate to pleasure' attack animation.

Also the theme in this battle is fucking fire and fits perfectly

 

[TintoConCasera]

Bruh, what's with this game and them horny demon interactions?

They know their audience. Which is me.

Really makes you ponder and wish they'd move on from high school settings for all of the SMT/Persona games. I didn't play SMTIV, but I think maybe(?) that one wasn't high school. I remember seeing a grown man with a ponytail. Not sure why they had to go back to it.

I like the design of Aogami a lot, shame we can't just be him instead of metrosexual nahobino. Despite this game's success, I doubt it does a lot to bring in a bunch of zoomers and younger demographics, but what do I know, I guess. At least it's an incredibly solid game so far, and I love the various dangers of the "overworld" this time around, despite eating shit to them a few times already.

IIRC the main cast are all 18 years old. I don't mind the high school setting, but still wish that for SMT VI they go back to the cyberpunk aesthetics of II and IV and give us a more mature cast of characters.

 

[Pejo]

IIRC the main cast are all 18 years old. I don't mind the high school setting, but still wish that for SMT VI they go back to the cyberpunk aesthetics of II and IV and give us a more mature cast of characters.

For me it's not even the age thing, it's the setting being so damn played out at this point. Just like Isekai anime - why do we need the "died in my home world" part of the equation, why can't it just be about characters that live in that fantasy world natively. Probably just me screaming into the void, but I think this would have been more interesting as a dead/dying warrior that gets "called up" instead of "I'm just a HS kid that got sucked into this world what will I do oh nooooo!" The MC (at least where I am in the story) has basically no character of his own anyways, so I don't see why the High School part was even relevant.

Anyways, I don't want to complain too much, I really like the game, just my musings I guess.

 

[TintoConCasera]

For me it's not even the age thing, it's the setting being so damn played out at this point. Just like Isekai anime - why do we need the "died in my home world" part of the equation, why can't it just be about characters that live in that fantasy world natively. Probably just me screaming into the void, but I think this would have been more interesting as a dead/dying warrior that gets "called up" instead of "I'm just a HS kid that got sucked into this world what will I do oh nooooo!" The MC (at least where I am in the story) has basically no character of his own anyways, so I don't see why the High School part was even relevant.

Anyways, I don't want to complain too much, I really like the game, just my musings I guess.

The HS part gets a bit more fleshed out and explained later on. I thought it was kinda cool and different from other SMT games.

Not a big spoiler (still kinda spoiler tho) but you might be happy to read this: This is not an isekai.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

They know their audience. Which is me.


IIRC the main cast are all 18 years old. I don't mind the high school setting, but still wish that for SMT VI they go back to the cyberpunk aesthetics of II and IV and give us a more mature cast of characters.

Hey, I really don't mind this type of fan service. I was just not expecting it since I'm kinda new to mainline SMT.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Hey, I really don't mind this type of fan service. I was just not expecting it since I'm kinda new to mainline SMT.

Heh, I don't mind it either.

Come to think of it, I could swear SMT III, SJ and IV weren't near as horny as V. I think the trend started with Apocalypse.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Bruh, what's with this game and them horny demon interactions?

Western Devs getting big mad seeing this

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Bruh, what's with this game and them horny demon interactions?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

What do you say about SMT5 Cleopatra though?

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

What do you say about SMT5 Cleopatra though?

 

[adamsapple]

 

[Danjin44]

I fucking LOOOVE this game's aesthetics!

 

[adamsapple]

I fucking LOOOVE this game's aesthetics!

Agreed. Probably their best visual design (and in general best graphics) after P3Reload. The only thing missing here is a really flashy UI that Atlus have started incorporating to their new releases.

 

[Danjin44]

Agreed. Probably their best visual design (and in general best graphics) after P3Reload. The only thing missing here is a really flashy UI that Atlus have started incorporating to their new releases.

Mainline SMT because of the its tone it has less flashy UI compare to Atlus other games.

 

[adamsapple]

Mainline SMT because of the its tone it has less flashy UI compare to Atlus other games.

I don't mind a flashy UI on my way to kill literal God

 

[Bojji]

Agreed. Probably their best visual design (and in general best graphics) after P3Reload. The only thing missing here is a really flashy UI that Atlus have started incorporating to their new releases.

UI also looks low res. I like the game so far, I think I prefer persona style to this but there are advantages to more standard jrpg style with gameplay as the main focus (instead of relationships).

Art is great, especially female models, hahaha.

 

[PanzerCute]

Me, after not having a game over in 1h30 of gameplay in hard mode.

I died to shitty mobs just after tho T_T

 

[adamsapple]

I want Turbo Granny to be in my party!

edit; Yay I can fuze her!

 

[adamsapple]

Was the Return Pillar always there, or has it been added for this re-release?

it is such a nice, useful little piece of QoL.

 

[PanzerCute]

Was the Return Pillar always there, or has it been added for this re-release?

it is such a nice, useful little piece of QoL.

I don't think it existed back then but might be wrong.

That thing saved my ass a few times already :d

 

[TintoConCasera]

Was the Return Pillar always there, or has it been added for this re-release?

it is such a nice, useful little piece of QoL.

I don't think it existed back then but might be wrong.

That thing saved my ass a few times already :d

It was already there in the vanilla game.

And yeah, it sure is helpful! No need to worry about not having enough MP for a safe return back to the leyline.

 

[PanzerCute]

Still a 11/10 track. Big Silent Hill 2 vibe.

Just finished the first zone... damn this game is so freaking good.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Just finished the first zone

One of my favorite music tracks is the one you get when exploring the first segment of the second area.



The music of this game is just so good, and am I glad to know that the next mainline games are safe even without Meguro doing the music for them.

 

[Danjin44]

The fight against Konohaga Sakuya (DLC) was tough.

I was level 40 and she was level 50. In the original release that would be almost impossible because she would have just one shot you….but here with right tactics you have chance even with level differences.

 

[adamsapple]

 

[adamsapple]

How to I "use" these fiery red columns in the Chiyoda region?

The one's which say "There's some sort of device" when you check them.

Is it something I will get access to with story progression?

 

[Danjin44]

How to I "use" these fiery red columns in the Chiyoda region?

The one's which say "There's some sort of device" when you check them.

Is it something I will get access to with story progression?

From I can remember Decarabia will join you as Demon navigator, which make Istar boss weaker.

 

[Danjin44]

Holly sh**t I just arrived at the new map and it’s god damn gorgeous!

 

[Kamina]

Best girl:

 

[TintoConCasera]

Holly sh**t I just arrived at the new map and it’s god damn gorgeous!

Bro wtf, I'm still at the first area.

Thought the Hydra was kinda easy, but now Nuwa kicked my ass. Just fused some new demons which should allow me to turn the tables.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

How far are you in already lol? are you speed running it?

 

[adamsapple]

How far are you in already lol? are you speed running it?

Not speed running, trying to do side quests as well (unless they end in completely overpowered boss fights) game clock is 18~ hours. I only play one game at a time lol, utilizing the holiday today to get some good time in.

Also, is it just me or does this game *not* have auto saving?

 

[TintoConCasera]

How far are you in already lol? are you speed running it?

Think he's playing on easy.

Game takes much, much longer to beat on the higher difficulties, since most of the game is battles and those take more time to beat due to the bigger enemy HP pools.

Hell, I'm 18 or hours in and still at the first area.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Not speed running, trying to do side quests as well (unless they end in completely overpowered boss fights) game clock is 18~ hours. I only play one game at a time lol, utilizing the holiday today to get some good time in.

Also, is it just me or does this game *not* have auto saving?

Oh alright. I'm playing on normal and my save is sitting at around ~25h and I haven't reached the zone you've showed in one of your screenshots yet (e.g. Kanda), although for the past 10h or so I haven't done much progress in the main storyline and instead I've focued on sidequests and also did fusion a bunch to get some of the demons that caught my eye.

Think he's playing on easy.

Game takes much, much longer to beat on the higher difficulties, since most of the game is battles and those take more time to beat due to the bigger enemy HP pools.

Hell, I'm 18 or hours in and still at the first area.

Ah, oki, now that makes sense. I'm playing on normal and it's also the first time I'm playing through SMT5. Was just worried I was doing something wrong lol when I saw adamsapple progressing so fast even though he got his copy of the game just earlier this week.

 

[adamsapple]

Think he's playing on easy.

Game takes much, much longer to beat on the higher difficulties, since most of the game is battles and those take more time to beat due to the bigger enemy HP pools.

Hell, I'm 18 or hours in and still at the first area.

I'm a filthy Casual difficulty player.

 

[Danjin44]

I'm a filthy Casual difficulty player.

 

[TintoConCasera]

I'm a filthy Casual difficulty player.

The only correct way to play any game is the way that's the most fun to you.

That said, you are missing out on some cool strategic combat/team management and tense bossfights.

 

[Danjin44]

The only correct way to play any game is the way that's the most fun to you.

That said, you are missing out on some cool strategic combat/team management and tense bossfights.

To me press turn combat is super fun in hard difficulty…I love it!

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Unrelated to SMT5 but Fangamer is currently doing a sale on the Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne Vinyl Soundtrack Box Set. It's $59 on the US store and €59 on the EU store. I believe they also have free shipping.

 

[adamsapple]

 

[TintoConCasera]

To me press turn combat is super fun in hard difficulty…I love it!

For me, it's the best turn-based battle system, no doubt.

It's challenging, mostly fair (fuck marin-karin from here to Mars lol) and rewards a good understanding of the game's mechanics plus your team composition.

Really, can't think of a better one!

Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne Vinyl Soundtrack

Love the music on that game, but man, what they did to the sound quality of the battle tracks is a crime.

They are compressed to hell and back, and I think they never released the full battle tracks (each one has 8 different guitar solos, depending on the moon/kagutsuchi phase) with good quality, since IIRC the official OST only comes with one solo.

Shit sucks.

 

[Danjin44]

 

[adamsapple]

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Love the music on that game, but man, what they did to the sound quality of the battle tracks is a crime.

They are compressed to hell and back, and I think they never released the full battle tracks (each one has 8 different guitar solos, depending on the moon/kagutsuchi phase) with good quality, since IIRC the official OST only comes with one solo.

Shit sucks.

Welp, I didn't know that.

 

[Danjin44]

For me, it's the best turn-based battle system, no doubt.

It's challenging, mostly fair (fuck marin-karin from here to Mars lol) and rewards a good understanding of the game's mechanics plus your team composition.

Really, can't think of a better one!

Yup! I had to really think what demon and what ability to use with Konohaga Sakuya fight. She keeps both healing and buffing herself in every turn and if you don’t do something about it she will destroy you without you ever touching her.

 

[PanzerCute]

To me press turn combat is super fun in hard difficulty…I love it!

Same my friend. I played SMT3 in normal because it was considered brutally hard but in reality, except for some bosses, you can breeze through the game only using auto attack mode.

Turn based = instant hard mode for me. And SMTV does not disappoint in that regard. Soul Hackers 2 was insane for this also: gave me the impression that the game was reading my mind on some bosses.