The “Shin Megami Tensei'' series depicts the drama of people involved in alien beings called “devils'' and the fate of the world that is influenced by these battles. The game has been well-received for its unique game features, such as “Nakama”, and has continued to be loved by core game fans for many years.
There are many works derived from this series, and their influence has spread far and wide, but on the other hand, the numbering has not been expanded randomly, and it has been 30 years since the memorable first work “Shin Megami Tensei” (released in 1992). With the above history, “Shin Megami Tensei V” is currently the latest numbered title for home use.
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The Maniacs version of “Shin Megami Tensei III NOCTURNE'' has been released, and “Shin Megami Tensei IV FINAL'', the sequel to “Shin Megami Tensei IV'', has been released, and the game has expanded beyond its numbering. However, it can be seen that each piece was made with great care and attention to detail, without making too many.
As a new move in this series, a new version based on “Shin Megami Tensei V'' (hereinafter referred to as the unbranded version) will be released.“Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance”will be released on June 14, 2024. This work features a variety of additional elements, from stories to demons, and is available not only on Nintendo Switch, but also on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam, Windows). It is provided in a much more accessible format than the unprinted version.
Many people are likely to be interested in Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance, as the environment has made it easier to play. Although the release date of this game is still some time away, I was blessed with the opportunity to play it first, so please refer to this experience report and consider whether to play this game. The version I played this time was the PC (Steam) version.
■“Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance” inherits the charm of the unbranded version
The numbered works in this series, with the exception of the aforementioned “Shin Megami Tensei IV” and “Shin Megami Tensei IV FINAL,” have no direct connection in terms of story.Even those who are new to the series can enjoy it without any problems.. The same goes for Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance.
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In this work, the main character becomes a “Nahobino” who has the power to fight against demons, and through conversation, he defeats demons.“Nakama”and throw themselves into an epic battle that will shake the world. The story branches depending on the player's actions, and the ending changes greatly.
By the way, in the unbranded version, a story called “The Goddess of Creation” was developed, and the story branched out within it, but in “Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance”, there are not only “Goddess of Creation” but also a series of stories.New story “Goddess of Revenge”will be added.
In addition, the battle system of this work inherits the basics of “Shin Megami Tensei V'' and continues to use turn-based command battles. “Press Turn”, which increases the number of actions when you exploit the enemy's weak point, continues. Thanks to this system, it creates a sense of tension as you explore the weaknesses of an enemy you've never seen before, as well as the ability to build strategies while being aware of their weaknesses, adding a pleasant excitement to turn-based command battles.
In addition to this, in this series, you can draw enemies into your allies (friend demons) through negotiation “devil conversation'' during battle, and enjoy “devil merging'' which combines demons to create new demons. It still retains its unique charm. One of the nice things about “Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance'' is that you don't have to worry about the basics, as it is inherited from the unbranded version that has already been well-received.