Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked

 3DS
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2011
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5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 317 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 159 out of 317
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 317
  3. Negative: 145 out of 317
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  1. ThePSButton
    Apr 8, 2020
    6
    La combinación de la jugabilidad SMT con la jugabilidad de estrategía no quedó tan bien y los combates se sientes torpes. Los personajes son demasiado cliché, aunque la historia en general es decente.
  2. Bananas
    Dec 14, 2012
    5
    Devil Survivor is a fantastic RPG that I would recommend to any RPG fan. Devil Survivor:Overclocked is the exact same game with little new content. The voice acting is acceptable, although not as good as other games in the SMT series, the inclusion of an eighth day is nice although unneeded, none of the new demons do anything noteworthy, and the game's new easy mode will is nice, as itDevil Survivor is a fantastic RPG that I would recommend to any RPG fan. Devil Survivor:Overclocked is the exact same game with little new content. The voice acting is acceptable, although not as good as other games in the SMT series, the inclusion of an eighth day is nice although unneeded, none of the new demons do anything noteworthy, and the game's new easy mode will is nice, as it allows people to play through the game with ease rather than spending countless hours grinding against the same foes like in the original Devil Survior. I'd like to talk about other new features included in the game, although there really isn't much else included in this game that wasn't in the original game! I'm especially disappointed by this remake because of how well Atlus has been able to handle remakes and ports like the entire Persona series on the PSP.
    This is by no means a bad game, although I regret paying $40 for what is essentially a DS game with voiceacting    … Expand
  3. lowkey42o
    Oct 10, 2011
    6
    I don't care if this game was 3d that gimmick annoys me anyway. the battle were fun and was getting into it then I started dying repeatably and the game does not skip cinemas if you. So after watching the same cinema 7 times I decided to send it back to gamefly atlas games never do it for normal humans any way. I never played the first oneon DS but 3ds fare is kinda lean. This notI don't care if this game was 3d that gimmick annoys me anyway. the battle were fun and was getting into it then I started dying repeatably and the game does not skip cinemas if you. So after watching the same cinema 7 times I decided to send it back to gamefly atlas games never do it for normal humans any way. I never played the first oneon DS but 3ds fare is kinda lean. This not great but interesting battle and story is nice.… Expand
  4. Slsr
    Jul 26, 2013
    7
    It's cool game, like SMT games usually are, however title itself isn't in 3D and content added to original version isn't apparently that useful, which takes my grade down as release is kinda disappointing, game content is gr8 tho.
  5. Sir_Pantyson
    Jun 5, 2016
    7
    Compared to other SMT games, this has quite a bit of a different play style. Take away the random encounters, demon negotiating, equipment, items and even the good ol' dungeon crawler aspect... And you have Devil Survivor. It's an SRPG that takes away from what SMT is all about, by not only removing core gameplay mechanics, but also making grinding much, much more easy. This game also hasCompared to other SMT games, this has quite a bit of a different play style. Take away the random encounters, demon negotiating, equipment, items and even the good ol' dungeon crawler aspect... And you have Devil Survivor. It's an SRPG that takes away from what SMT is all about, by not only removing core gameplay mechanics, but also making grinding much, much more easy. This game also has extremely broken skills, as you can beat the hell out of nearly everything by using the Kishin and Vile demons as companions. Although if I take my mind off of the SMT series, and think of this as a stand alone game, it's a decent play. It can be quite difficult if you are not paying attention to your skills and are not exploiting enemy weaknesses. The game concentrates on character development and does a good job at evoking emotions to certain characters (The game successfully made me want to strangle Midori). The game has multiple ends which pertain to the three main alignments (Chaotic, Neutral and Lawful). And the plot does a great job of keeping you entertained.… Expand
  6. ROGERMAN
    Nov 4, 2020
    5
    The story is pretty good, but it's very hard to get when grinding is mandatory if you want to beat the game. The actual gameplay is hit or miss, it really depends on the stage and the objectives, Some levels are a blast, others are complete RNGfests where it feels impossible to win without a lucky streak. I'm used to SRPGs where I don't have to grind for hours on end though, and the shiftThe story is pretty good, but it's very hard to get when grinding is mandatory if you want to beat the game. The actual gameplay is hit or miss, it really depends on the stage and the objectives, Some levels are a blast, others are complete RNGfests where it feels impossible to win without a lucky streak. I'm used to SRPGs where I don't have to grind for hours on end though, and the shift was very jarring. Re-summoning your demons after fusing them costs a ridiculous amount of macca, and free battles, the ones you have to play to grind, give you almost none. The difficulty skyrockets after earlygame and you'll find yourself endlessly grinding to keep up. If you want to experience it, at least play the easier mode so you don't have to grind as much, but there are much better SMT games and much better SRPGs out there. I'd pass on this game.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best 3DS Game of 2011
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#10 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2011
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#6 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2011

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jan 9, 2014
    80
    Devil Survivor Overclocked is a game that leaves a mark for his campaign, combat system and its mechanics. Being an improved version of the original production for the DS, it is always evident a graphical composition below the current production standard for 3DS.
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  2. games(TM)
    Dec 18, 2013
    70
    The narrative conceit of Devil Survivor Overlocked is an interesting one. [Issue#142, p.122]
  3. Cubed3
    Nov 22, 2013
    70
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked is quite a good game, but in the end still somewhat disappointing as a remake.
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