Atlus has already released several acclaimed JRPGs in 2024, but surprisingly, this is one of the highest rated games it released this year. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeancetechnically not even a new game. Instead, it's an expanded version of an RPG originally released in 2021. This game is simply titled Shin Megami Tennessee Vwas released exclusively on the Nintendo Switch and was met with mostly positive reception, although it was disappointing to some. it revenge However, the re-release brings a host of new additions to the base game, including a second campaign. These changes are as significant as they seem Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance It offers a completely new experience compared to its predecessor.
currently, SMT V: Vengeance It is available not only on Nintendo Switch, but also on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC. This isn't the first game from Atlus' back catalog, developed or otherwise, to receive a fully cross-platform release. Some classic RPGs from Japanese developers, such as Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Goldenbrought to all current generation systems in 2023. While it's good that these older titles are now available on multiple platforms, Atlus needs to repeat what they've done with it. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance And bring some of your modern games to more devices.
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Catherine: Full Body is trapped on PS4 and Switch
Atlus has recently adopted a multi-platform strategy, but there are still a handful of the company's recent games that aren't available on all systems. 2019 Catherine: The whole bodyFor example, it's not playable on Xbox or PC, as it's unfortunately trapped on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. There is a complication here, though. This title is one SMT V: VengeanceRepublished style of a 2011 puzzle game called Catherine. While the original iteration of the game was named Retroactive Classic Catherineavailable on modern Xbox consoles and improved Windows PCs Full body Not a prescription. Catherine: The whole body It contains a lot of new content that isn't in the base game, so it's a shame it's not available on more devices.
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is not available for Xbox or PC
The same can be said for 13 Guardians: Aegis Rim. such as Catherine: The whole bodyThis RTS game published by Atlus was released in 2019 and is currently only available for PS4 and Switch. The studio he built 13 Guardians: Aegis Riman indie company called Vanillaware, has historically been very selective with the systems it releases its games on, often opting for PlayStation exclusives over day-in and day-out multi-platform releases. As mentioned, its newest game is 2024 lord of the unicornwas released simultaneously on PlayStation, Xbox and Switch, which was a first for the company. With that in mind, Atlus might port 13 guards It will come to other devices (at least Xbox) one day.
Persona 5 Strikers, SMT 3 and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax are not on modern Xbox consoles
Hack and Slash 2021 Persona 5 Strikers2020 Shin Megami Tennessee 3 HD Remaster and fighting game of 2013 Persona 4 Arena Ultimax — due out again in 2022 — are three Atlus titles that also require Xbox ports. When it comes to modern platforms, these games are only available on PlayStation, Switch and PC. No Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S version Persona 4 Arena Ultimax It's especially disappointing, given that the game was originally released on the Xbox 360 on the same day as its predecessor. Persona 4 Arenacompatible with modern Xbox devices.
Soul Hackers 2 isn't on Switch, while Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection isn't on PS5 or Xbox.
While Atlus has mostly ignored the Xbox and PC with some of their modern releases, they have also ignored the PlayStation and Nintendo. Ghost Hackers 2For example, it launched in 2022 on everything but the Switch, despite the fact that it didn't seem too graphically intensive for Nintendo's hybrid system. Then there is Etrian Odyssey Origins Collectionwhich was released in June 2023 exclusively for Nintendo Switch and Windows. It's the only Atlus game in the last two years that hasn't been released on all current-gen consoles, so it's great to see the collection on PlayStation 5. And Xbox Series X/S someday.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance consists of two complete story paths: experience an all-new path, “Canon of Vengeance” – a dramatic tale of revenge for the slain, centered around new characters and a mysterious group of demons, the Qadištu, who separate from The war of those who fight to maintain order and those who seek to defy it, devise their own dark plans. Or discover the main story told in Shin Megami Tensei V, the “Canon of Creation” – the eternal conflict between angels and demons, where the protagonist fights for the fate of the world.
When a gruesome murder scene in present-day Tokyo prevents our protagonist from walking home, an unplanned detour leaves him buried and unconscious. He wakes up in New Tokyo, a wasteland ravaged by the apocalypse now called Da'at…but before the bloodthirsty demons can take his life, a savior appears and the two unite. to become a powerful being, neither human nor demon: a Nahobino. .
With renewed strength, the protagonist traverses the Da'at, a mysterious realm filled with mythical gods and demonic oppressors in a constant struggle for survival. In search of answers, the protagonist must make his way through a battle between angels and demons to dictate the fate of the world.
- was published
- June 14, 2024
- Publisher(s)
- Atlus, SEGA
- engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ due to blood, partial nudity, sexual themes, strong language, violence
- How long to beat
- 45 hours
- How long to beat (completion runs)
- 90 hours
- OpenCritic rating
- able
