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April 2010
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The editors liked
Intriguing and mature story elements
Lots of areas to explore and hidden secrets to find
Lots of demon variety
Appropriately difficult
Dungeons are the perfect size
More proof that RPGs are perfect for the 3DS dual screens
Story is well paced and engaging
Battles are intense and at times strategic
Demon fusion is as great as ever
Demon design is fantastic
The soundtrack is haunting and memorable
Lots of areas to explore
Forma discoveries encourage dungeon crawling
Lots of demons to collect and fuse
Alignment is constantly checked and influences play
Amazing story
Can trade demons with friends via passwords
Somewhat interesting characters
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The editors didn't like
Demon fusion takes trial and error
Thematic elements may offend some gamers
Excessively preachy story
Dated negotiation system
Repetitive dungeon-crawling action
Objectives are often unclear
SMT veterans may find it too easy
Simple
Heavyhanded story
Onedimensional characters
Repetition might distract from the enjoyment.
Not too many side quests early on and it’s very easy to underestimate enemies and find your party wiped out.
Published: 2018-06-26, Author: Matt , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: I made the mistake eight years ago of not picking up the first release of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. So when the news came out of a remake on the 3DS, you'd best believe that I'd be getting my hands on it. Unfortunately over the course of my pla...
Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.How we score: The destructoid reviews guide...
Abstract: Imagine a frigid wasteland as a nexus for inter-dimensional horror (like something out of H. P. Lovecraft) combined with Pokémon sensibilities, and even a few creatures straight out of Care Bears. Now mix in some Starship Troopers with a nightmare spawned...
Battles are intense and at times strategic; demon fusion is as great as ever; demon design is fantastic; the soundtrack is haunting and memorable,
Simple, heavyhanded story; onedimensional characters; repetition might distract from the enjoyment.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey is a worthy successor to the brilliant game that was Nocturne. While its difficulty has been leveled off to appeal to newcomers, it still retains the classic MegaTen touch that makes the series so unique. Its excessi...
Abstract: One of Atlus’s most enduring series is the Persona/Shin Megami Tensei family of RPGs. Collectively abbreviated as MegaTen, they share core gameplay mechanics such as traditional turn-based combat and a popular demon collecting and training system. The ...
Abstract: I’ve enjoyed just about every Shin Megami Tensei game that’s come out since Nocturne was released on the PS2. There’s just something really intriguing about the franchise’s universe and mythology that keeps me coming back for more. Perhaps it’s the imm...
Abstract: Since its inception, the Megami Tensei franchise has weaved elements of science fiction with fantasy stories to craft rich worlds steeped in the occult. With the release of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, developer Atlus has taken a slightly diffe...
Getting all there is to get out of Atlus' Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey requires patience and a willingness to experiment and explore. Provided that describes you, there's plenty to enjoy in this lengthy dungeon crawler. Though the game's turn-ba...
