ATLUS has released a 15-minute “Complete Guide” video to Shin Megami Tensei V: Revengewhich provides a complete overview of the game and all its improvements over the original. Shin Megami Tensei Vas well as new information and screenshots introducing new demons, a new dungeon, and gameplay systems.
Get the details below.
■ What is Shin Megami Tensei V: Revenge?
Released in 2021, the renowned role-playing game from ATLUS Shin Megami Tensei V It has sold more than a million copies worldwide.
This highly acclaimed title has evolved in every aspect, including system and setting, and will be available on multiple modern platforms!
At the beginning of the story, the player is presented with two divergent paths. The story told in Shin Megami Tensei V, the Canon of Creation, and a new route, Canon of Vengeance, a dramatic story of revenge for the fallen.
The Canon of Revenge follows the SMTV scenario but changes drastically from the second half of the game. The result will be completely different. Enjoy the two divergent stories to your heart’s content.
The battle system, demon fusion and field exploration have also evolved in depth with the addition of new elements. We are excited to offer a complete RPG that will be enjoyed by those who have already played SMTV, as well as those playing this series for the first time.
■ History
You will be God—-
When a grisly murder scene in modern-day Tokyo blocks our protagonist’s path home, an unplanned detour leaves him buried and unconscious. He awakens in a new Tokyo, an apocalypse-ravaged wasteland now called Da’at… but before the bloodthirsty demons can claim his life, a savior emerges, and the two unite to become one powerful being, neither human nor demon: a Nahobino. .
Revenge awaits
Demons attack humans and seek to create a world of chaos. Challenging them is Bethel, an organization that seeks to protect God’s order. Caught in the conflict between the two, while exploring Da’at, the protagonist meets and begins traveling with Yoko Hiromine. Using magic, Yoko and the protagonist join the front line.
Four female demons known as Qadištu. “And so we have found it… The key of the resurrection…” A member of the Qadištu, Lilith, calls the protagonist the Key of the Resurrection, and herself The Oppressed. What is the purpose of it? A story of revenge for the fallen begins.
■ Demons
In addition to the demons that appeared in Shin Megami Tensei VThis title features over 270 demons, including new demons drawn by character designer Masayuki Doi!
[Enigma] Onyankopon
A new demon in the series. A sky god to the Ashanti people and other West African tribes.
One of the aliases of the supreme god Nyame, said to mean “the all-knowing and all-seeing”.
[Genma] Anansi
A new demon in the series. A folk hero of the Ashanti and other West African tribes. He is known as a trickster who gets by on his wits and cunning.
[Dragon] Nyami Nyami
A new demon in the series. The Zambezi River god of the Tonga and Lozi tribes of southern Africa. He has the body of a snake and the head of a fish or dragon. He is said to protect people near water and provide them with sustenance.
■ Field
The Sacred Space of Bethel – Shakan
In this work, the story takes place in the real Tokyo and another devastated Tokyo, Da’at.
Canon of Vengeance will feature a new dungeon, “Shakan.” A sacred place and a forbidden land hidden in Shinjuku.
Shakan has a solemn atmosphere.
Standing in the way are the rotating devices and the angels who guard the sacred place.
■ System
shadow world
In addition to combining demons in the world of paganism that one visits by accessing the ley line source, the protagonist and his demons can be strengthened through Apotheosis.
miracles
Within the Underworld you can obtain Glory, which represents the majesty of God. In the Shadow World you can learn Miracles using Glory.
Miracles are considered miraculous events that alter the providence of the world, and the types of miracles range from those that give an advantage in exploring the Underworld and battles against demons, to those that affect conversation, fusion, skill affinity and growth.
Collect Glory, learn Miracles and strengthen the protagonist.
Some Miracles can be activated or deactivated at will.
(New Miracle) Support Skill: Stoma
Numerous new miracles have been added. One of the skills, Stoma, can be activated by activating a Magatsuhi gauge. While activated, you are undetectable to all but a few demons on the field, and when you encounter a demon, the demon disappears and combat will be avoided.
Fusion of essences
By exploring Da’at, you can obtain an “Essence”, a spirit that is a copy of a demon’s abilities. Essences exist for each demon and contain the demon’s affinity abilities and resistances. By fusing with the protagonist, you will be able to change the protagonist’s abilities or affinity resistances.
Essences can also be fused with demons and skills can be replaced freely, excluding unique skills.
Submission
Demons and characters on the field request help in “Subquests,” which, if completed, will reward the user with various rewards.
There are a wide variety of sub-quests, such as those where you “take control of a demon”, as well as “timed missions” that must be completed within a certain number of moon phases.
In addition to events occurring in Da’at, subquests can also occur in the real Tokyo.
Submission – The Return of the True Demon
DLC missions sold in Shin Megami Tensei V are included in this title as standard features, and one of them, “Return of the True Demon”, can be completed by meeting certain conditions. [Chaos] You can add the half-demon as a member of your party.
A true challenge for the seasoned adventurer, this mission will test your tactics and courage in a battle like no other!
Virtual trainer
Located next to the Diet Building is the Virtual Trainer, which allows you to challenge past enemies in a single fight or in a series of ongoing battles.
In the battle format, players can choose between “Original Mode”, which faithfully reproduces the strength of the enemy, and “Challenge Mode”, in which the enemy has been greatly improved compared to the original mode.
In “Challenge Mode”, each time the game is completed, the level of enemies you must face increases by 100. The battle with the virtual trainer will still end the game if you lose, so be sure to prepare carefully beforehand. to take on the challenge.
Exceeding the level limit
Meeting certain conditions, a new Miracle [Moral Transcendence] can be purchased.
Once learned, the maximum level of Nahobino and his demons can be increased to 150, so create your own strongest party to your heart’s content.
Post-Elimination Succession Functions
In this game, after clearing the main story, you can start playing again with some of the transferred data by loading the deleted data.
Data transfer can be selected from the following patterns, and once the conditions are met, “Godborn” can be selected. Data transfer can be selected from the following patterns and once the conditions are met, “Creation” can be selected.
- Newborn – Keep the following items. This is for those who want to replay the game while maintaining the difficulty of the battles.
- Enemy status information
- Demon Compendium
- Removal of merger restrictions.
- some miracles
- Reborn – In addition to the items carried over from the “newborn” version, the following items are also carried over. This is recommended for those who want to play again but want to make battles easier.
- Nahobino’s abilities, including Miracles.
- Allied demons
- Items, including Macca and other valuables.
- Glory
- born of god – The items to be taken are the same as in “reborn”, but the enemy demons that appear are greatly improved. Recommended for those looking for a new gaming experience through extreme battles.