TGH Writes: Western audiences have barely played the Shin Megami Tensei – Devil Summoner series. The only two that have arrived on our shores were Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha – 1 and 2. Everything else before that is history, such as Soul Hackers and the original Devil Summoner for the Sega Saturn. Thankfully, Atlus is finally bringing Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers to the west for the Nintendo 3DS, complete with improvements and additions to provide the full bag of tricks. But does the arrival of Soul Hackers grace Western shores with good intent, or should it be devoured by demons?
Scary good deals haunt the October Atlus eShop sale.
So "tons" is seven?
Only six of which are RPGs.
None of which are "great."
Some aren't even good (Conception II).
Six RPGs in a sale featuring seven games is a pretty vast majority. But, you're right, I should have titled it "Six Great RPGs and a beat-'em-up With RPG Elements Get Prices Slashed in Atlus' eShop Sale". Wouldn't want to be misleading, right?
As for the quality of the games. I had a ton of fun with both Etrian Odyssey titles listed, and SMT: IV and Soul Hackers are very enjoyable entries in the SMT series. Though your enjoyment of them obviously is going to be impacted by whether or not their your cup o' tea. Conception is a mixed bag, but our reviewer thought it was worthwhile, and at $25 bucks it's hardly breaking the bank.
Gee, I must be doing something terribly wrong because I have fun with good games, above average games, and even mediocre games on occasion.
Ahh,Shin Megami Tensei IV, I am glad it finally got released but I truly wished it got the same treatment as it predecessor in terms of visuals and direction (but then again I am haven't finished the game completely yet so fingers crossed...). I felt they tried to make it similar to Persona by creating a slightly lighter atmosphere with upbeat characters however the battle system and OST are downright perfect.
Yeah, I can see what you're talking about in terms of tone, Nocturne is a hard game to follow up in terms of mood and atmosphere. But I agree, the combat and OST in SMT: IV are excellent.
Three Atlus games can be found for sale on the 3DS eShop. Which ones are they though?
The Shin Megami Tensei releases have followed a long and convoluted path over the years that even the most ardent fan would surely be confused by on occasion. The latest release, Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, is actually a remake of a Sega Saturn title that was only released in Japan way back in 1997 (and later ported to the original PlayStation, again only in Japan). Available now exclusively for Nintendo 3DS, Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers is a complicated ride through relationships, battle mechanics and techno horror.
Looks great, might pick it up.
"Western audiences have barely played the Shin Megami Tensei – Devil Summoner series."
Barely played? I have never even heard of it haha.
Can't wait to play this. SMT is one of the best jrpg series ever.