Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner - Soul Hackers

 3DS
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Apr 16, 2013
User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 276 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 276
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 276
  3. Negative: 136 out of 276
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  1. midipon
    Dec 31, 2014
    5
    The dungeon visuals are flat and drab, the demon loyalty system is a pain, Magnetite is just an annoyance, demon fusion limits inherited skills, Zoma fusion is also a pain, heck, most of the mechanics are just a pain in the neck. It's an alright game, but it's definitely the worst MegaTen game I've played. Only get it if you like the series in general.
  2. ihatecheez
    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'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 halfwayif 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
  3. shokaiko
    Oct 15, 2020
    6
    After beating Persona 5 I got interested in the SMT series and decided to try other games. I did not expect much tbh but I was exited to try this game and for the first few hours I was having fun, but after 30 hours of playing this game I was forcing myself to keep going. Once I reached Algon Main pretty much at the end of the game I just couldn't keep playing, that dungeon is one of theAfter beating Persona 5 I got interested in the SMT series and decided to try other games. I did not expect much tbh but I was exited to try this game and for the first few hours I was having fun, but after 30 hours of playing this game I was forcing myself to keep going. Once I reached Algon Main pretty much at the end of the game I just couldn't keep playing, that dungeon is one of the worst things I've ever played through so tedious and boring. Never going to finish this one, that's for sure.
    I can see a hardcore fan loving this game but for someone like me who just wanted a fun gaming experience this was not it.

    Overall it's an above average game.    … Expand
  4. MunhozMCM
    Oct 20, 2022
    6
    My Score:

    (6) - Fine.

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Awards & Rankings

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#24 Best 3DS Game of 2013
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#22 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2013
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#19 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2013

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 46
  3. Negative: 1 out of 46
  1. XGN
    Nov 15, 2013
    50
    Quite a difficult game, but it still has it charms. However, it feels outdated – it came out in Japan in 1997 – and it can overcome that fact. The voice acting is really magnificent in this game, but that’s one of those spare pros.
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  2. games(TM)
    Nov 14, 2013
    70
    There is a steep learning curve within Soul Hackers. [Issue#141, p.111]
  3. The Digital Fix
    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.
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