When I played P5R, I kept a notebook with me because there was just so much to learn as a player new to the series. And while it felt more accessible to play, I did find myself missing certain P5R elements. Image: Atlusīecause of this focus on battles, the SMT5 preview felt like a stripped-down version of P5R.
Negotiating is fun, but stressful at one point I said the correct thing three rounds in a row only for the monster to backstab me and do a surprise attack. You can bring up to three with you in a fight, making for a total of four fighters when you include the main character. These fights are difficult you need to collect monsters quickly and use them liberally. The elemental system remains the same as Persona as well you can use attacks like Dia to heal, Zio to inflict lightning damage, and so on. Much of the battle mechanics largely remain the same - jumping in, I see a recognizable cast of monsters like Pixie (a fairy who has healing powers) and Slime (a giant pile of slime). But the stakes and setting are totally different as players are pulled off into a post-apocalyptic Tokyo filled with angels, demons, and glittering sand.ĭespite these initial differences, a lot of the actual play feels familiar to other Atlus games. Sure, SMT5 also follows a normal high school boy. This is a far cry from the silly high school antics of the Phantom Thieves in P5R, where the player talks to school principals and jocks to solve problems. The narrator weaves an Adam and Eve-like tale about a tree that’s the source of knowledge. Upon entering its world, the first thing I hear is a dark, ominous voice, whose echoes give off a God-like omnipotence. SMT5 spins a tale of biblical proportions.
While I spent the game fighting and training my monsters, I found myself missing some of the more social aspects of Atlus’ other games. I played a preview of the game on my Switch, which covered the first few hours of the game. So when I saw both the remake, Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne, and a new title, I decided it was finally time for me to sink my teeth into the series. I also knew that the series inspired the cult indie of a generation, Undertale. Persona 5 Royal, which has a lot in common with SMT, became a staple of my early pandemic days. I’ve had my eye on the Shin Megami Tensei series for a while now. SMT5 starts when a stoic, bookish high schooler gets suddenly transported to a post-apocalyptic Tokyo and fuses with a demon to fight off monsters crawling across the city. The franchise is known for a complex turn-based combat system where you’re able to negotiate with your foes - just like in Atlus’ other series, Persona. Shin Megami Tensei 5 is the latest entry in Atlus’ JRPG series where you fight and recruit demons.
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