Shin Megami Tensei 4

[Hitoshura]

Sorry for bringing this up after so long but I really want to agree with you on most things. Persona 1 on PSX was my first entry into the Megaten series and I've become a huge fan since. Nocturne is easily the best game on PS2, the final boss fights are phenomenal, but I really don't understand your hatred for Persona. The games are fantastic. Aside from main line SMT games they are the best RPGs out there.

I agree that P4 has been over marketed but god damn if I haven't enjoyed every reiteration of the game. P4G was spectacular. A perfect game in my book.

And you said it best yourself, "keep buying those remakes to fund SMTIV". I'm not sure why you're upset with their existence at all.

I don't hate the Persona games at all, 4 and 2 are my absolute favorite of them all. I played the PSP version of 1 and loved it. P3 I don't think I will ever play again, the whole Tartarus thing and story weren't too memorable aside from a few moments here and there and the final battle, over all though it was just meh. Same goes with P4 (about every playing it again) unless I get a Vita.

I dislike how people are quick to dismiss every other game that isn't 3 or 4 when they are nowhere near the best the entire SMT series has to offer. DDS1 is also another damn good game, shame the sequel was such a damn let down when it came to the storyline.

TL;DR People need to play more vidya.

I've come around now that Atlus is actually bringing every title they can/should over, Soul Hackers was a pretty big shocker, though I am sure they will call it..

"Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: Devil Summoner 2: Soul Hackers 3DS"

@ Steven Hawking. I was also excited about this, the fact that he made up the demon summoning program in the original SMT is fucking too awesome.

[Correction]

I didn't own a DS when Strange Journey came out; is it worth playing? I beat SMT3, DDS1-2, Persona 2-4, Devil Survivor 2. I took a glimpse at it but it looked rather dull. I'd mostly be interested in the story.

If you beat Nocturne you should have a lot of interest in this game. The combat presentation is much less sexy than Nocturne but the core mechanics will be identical.

[6souls]

[6souls]

[6souls]

Coming to NA this Summer

t’s been nearly ten years since the last chapter closed in the original Shin Megami Tensei role playing game series, but the long wait is nearly over. Developed by the award-winning ATLUS team, Shin Megami Tensei IV features powerful new demons, expansive dungeons, epic story arcs with branching plot lines, game-altering decision making, and more. Built specifically for the Nintendo 3DS system with optimized graphics, 3D dungeons, voiced dialogue, and StreetPass functionality, SMTIV will be a premium title available this summer.

Building on the styles of ATLUS’ Persona, Devil Summoner, and Devil Survivor titles, SMTIV is the first true successor to 2004’s Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. The story of SMTIV revolves around the Samurai, the sacred protectors of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. As a newly appointed Samurai, players will struggle with factions that have nefarious designs on the world as they defend their home kingdom from a growing army of demons. Decisions players make throughout the course of the story will have lasting repercussions, as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Shin Megami Tensei IV blends familiar features from previous SMT games with all-new features that take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS

• A World to Discover, A Mystery to Uncover – The life of a Samurai is fraught with peril. Players must leave the safety of the kingdom in order to defend it from the invading demons. There the story unfolds as they become involved in a fierce battle between God and demons.

• Demon Collection and Fusion – The core mechanic of the Shin Megami Tensei series returns with more than 400 demons to recruit, collect, and fuse together. Players will constantly be challenged with balancing the strengths of their demons to ultimately excel in battle.

• Choices and Consequences – Throughout the player’s journey, they must choose their own path. The choices will affect them, other NPCs, and the overall outcome of the story. Branching story paths require careful consideration since the fates of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado and the rest of the world hang in the balance.

• Pressing the Combat Advantage – The Press Turn system requires strategic thinking for every battle. Pinpointing an enemy’s weakness will provide a vital extra turn for players to exploit. But there are dangers as well…reckless attacks against demons cause players to lose their turns and give the enemy an opening to strike back.

“The return of the legendary Shin Megami Tensei series is one of the biggest milestones yet for ATLUS and the 3DS,” said Naoto Hiraoka, president and chief executive officer, Index Digital Media. “Since this is the first title from the original SMT series in a decade, we tapped the best developers from many of ATLUS’ acclaimed projects including Nocturne, Strange Journey, Persona, and Soul Hackers to create a premium experience that lives up to our fans’ and our own expectations.”

Shin Megami Tensei IV will be exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS system and sold as a premium title beginning this summer.

[Hitoshura]

Yay Atlus is being awesome again.

[xopher]

Fucking Soul Hackers immediately followed by SMTIV. Holy shit I just need to start making automatic drafts to Atlus.

Please please please release the SMTIV 3DS over here.

edit: Just put in my preorder for SMTIV. It's going to be $49.99. I can't think of a single 3DS game that was that price in the past. This gives me hope that it's going to have some cool shit packed in with it. Amazon is also listing a July 16th release date.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Hitoshura]

Maybe a full art book, or something cool, I hope.

[xopher]

Maybe a Jack Frost plush to go next to my Raiho plush.

[Hitoshura]

Would be sweet, just please no Kamen rider shit. Try to imagine a plushy of one of those lol.

[Correction]

[The Blackrose]

God damn you Atlus. Why do you make it so hard not to preorder your stuff.

[chiyio]

Sold!

[6souls]

Shin Megami Tensei IV (SMTIV) will launch as a premium RPG title for the Nintendo 3DS™ system and will include several items to aid Samurai as they serve the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado by battling hordes of demons. In addition to being a fully voiced title that takes advantage of the 3DS system's 3D and StreetPass™ functionalities, Shin Megami Tensei IV will include:

• Strategy & Design Book - Produced by Prima Games, longtime publishers of video game strategy content, and packed with walkthroughs, charts, maps, tips, and more, this official starter strategy guide will give the newly selected Samurai a distinct advantage as they begin their journey through the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado and beyond. The design side of the book will feature full-color pages of artwork ranging from concept art to in-game pieces to never-used designs from new Shin Megami Tensei series character designer, Masayuki Doi.

• Shin Megami Tensei Music Collection - Offering a collection of tracks specially selected from across the 20-plus-year history of the Shin Megami Tensei series, this CD presents the series' musical history highlights from the ethereal atmospheric music to the classic power-guitar anthems. It also includes a special recording exclusive to the Music Collection CD.

• Collectible Slipcase Packaging - SMTIV will come in a deluxe-sized slipcase package featuring full-color key art designed by Masayuki Doi and depicting the divergent paths of law and chaos between which Samurai must travel and make their choices knowing of the potential foes and allies that lay on either side.

All bonus collectors' items are limited to the first printing of SMTIV, subsequent printings will only include the SMTIV game.

The story of SMTIV revolves around the Samurai, the sacred protectors of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. As a newly appointed Samurai, players will struggle with factions that have nefarious designs on the world as they defend their home kingdom from a growing army of demons. Decisions players make throughout the course of the story will have lasting repercussions, as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Shin Megami Tensei IV will be exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS system and sold as a premium title beginning this summer.

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[Moridam]

hot damn. i still don't even have a 3DS and i have no idea if i will by the time this comes out, but i'm probably gonna preorder it anyway.

[6souls]

NA site is up; http://www.atlus.com/smt4/home.html

[Hitoshura]

All my wants, I can't recall Atlus ever kicking this much ass in such a short length of time.

[Correction]

get hype y'all

[xopher]

All my wants, I can't recall Atlus ever kicking this much ass in such a short length of time.

yet for some reason index is bankrupt.

Also hotdamn@that theme. I thought it wouldn't beat Nocturne's going into it, but fuck.

[Correction]

$41.99 if you preorder from Newegg.