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  • Summary: Soul Hackers delivers a first-person, dungeon-crawling RPG experience set in a future where technology and otherworldly forces meet in a macabre fusion of cyberpunk futurism and gothic horror.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 46
  2. Negative: 1 out of 46
  1. 90
    Steeped in heavy strategy and gameplay complexities, this game is definitely not a leisurely pick-up-and-play experience, but if you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, then welcome to Amami City.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 5, 2013
    85
    A demonic journey into a 90's virtual metropolis is almost as satisfying and frustrating as the best members of the Shin Megami Tensei family. [Oct 2013]
  3. Sep 30, 2013
    80
    As one of the top examples in its genre, Soul Hackers stands as one of the most complex-intriguing games we've got the chance to enjoy on Nintendo 3DS. The lack of a better graphics engine and an oldish gameplay mechanics might be considered for those who look for a tip-top experience. It's Shin Megami Tensei at its best, nevertheless.
  4. May 9, 2013
    75
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner - Soul Hackers is a hard game to judge. When it was released in 1997, it was an instant classic, but playing it for the first time in 2013 is a very different experience.
  5. Nov 11, 2013
    70
    Fans of retro JRPGs will find a lot to like in a game that at its core is quite traditional despite the unusual atmosphere and complex gameplay mechanics.
  6. Sep 20, 2013
    70
    The first appearance of Soul Hackers outside of Japan is a most welcome one. It may not have had the graphical update some would’ve hoped for, but the story and characters are interesting enough that it will grab you till the end.
  7. Oct 10, 2013
    40
    There’s a time and place for everything. In this case, unfortunately, both of these aspects are off.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Feb 1, 2015
    10
    I've beaten this game three times. Got 100% of demons in the compendium. Beat the extra dungeon three times. Fulfilled every trade request inI've beaten this game three times. Got 100% of demons in the compendium. Beat the extra dungeon three times. Fulfilled every trade request in the Nemechi shop thing, and I still feel like replaying it again. Expand
  2. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es un grandioso exponente del trabajo experimental y arriesgado que Atlus imprime a sus obras. Uno de los mejores RPG de 3DS y una excelenteEs un grandioso exponente del trabajo experimental y arriesgado que Atlus imprime a sus obras. Uno de los mejores RPG de 3DS y una excelente forma de entrar al universo de Shin Megami Tensei. Recomiendo jugarlo para entender el porque esta Saga y sus sub sagas son tan queridas por los amantes del rol japones. Expand
  3. Feb 20, 2014
    10
    I'm giving it a 10/10 because it's exactly what I expected from it - a great SMT experience. The game obviously has its issues - the 3D andI'm giving it a 10/10 because it's exactly what I expected from it - a great SMT experience. The game obviously has its issues - the 3D and the monster sprites are clearly simplistic, but that's not because the game is underdeveloped - it's simply a faithful port of the Saturn original which I personally couldn't enjoy as I don't know Japanese. I was eagerly awaiting this release as it was the only way in which I could experience Soul Hackers in an enjoyable way and I was not disappointed by it. The animated FMV's are charming, the demon-collecting (or rather, chatting with them) mechanics are fun (especially because the demons can actually *leave* or disobey you if you don't follow the moral guidelines they believe in) and fun, the combat is diverse (Close-range attacks, ranged attacks, magic, status effects, front and back row - things that you're familiar with if you play dungeon crawlers, all executed great), demon fusing is as much fun as it always was and I can't wait to dig deeper into the game. I haven't finished it yet, but I'm a good couple hours in and so far I'm very satisfied with it. The only thing that could possibly make the game better would be a new coat of paint - remade sprites, environments and whatnot, but that'd make it a remake, not a port. Expand
  4. Mar 7, 2019
    8
    this is a fantastic game, with a great voice cast, one of the most unique story lines and an amazing soundtrack by Shoji Meguro. I would notthis is a fantastic game, with a great voice cast, one of the most unique story lines and an amazing soundtrack by Shoji Meguro. I would not recommend this game for casuals, since it's brutally hard, enemies do obscene amounts of damage and the loyalty system will definitely a source of constant frustration until you figure it out. I'd recommend it ten fold! Expand
  5. Jul 20, 2013
    8
    Fun, and also a very challenging game. Its super satisfaying to kill that pesky boss using some strategic moves.
    It does feel a bit outdated
    Fun, and also a very challenging game. Its super satisfaying to kill that pesky boss using some strategic moves.
    It does feel a bit outdated since its a "re-release" of an old Megaten game, and its a bit fast at the beggining (kinda makes you go WTF), but overall its a really good game, worth every $

    I give it an 8.5. (I cant give that score actually T_T)

    Also, it comes with a little OST CD, so its even better!
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  6. Oct 20, 2022
    6
    My Score:

    (6) - Fine.

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  7. Jul 18, 2013
    5
    if you're a hardcore shin megami fan, then chances are you've already bought this game (like me). but i was disappointed, the story isn'tif you're a hardcore shin megami fan, then chances are you've already bought this game (like me). but i was disappointed, the story isn't interesting, the characters are flat and the gameplay is frustrating because you can't really control your demons, they have an a.i. and their very annoying most of the time. they have a specific ai that lets them do specific moves. i gave up halfway through the game and i'm going to start smt 4 or pokemon conquest instead. Expand

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