• Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Feb 28, 2012
User Score
4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 229 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 229
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  1. Apr 20, 2017
    4
    After finishing the anime, and enjoying it I thought I'd give the game a try. Having played Shin Megami Tensei games a few times in the past, I was skeptical about the gameplay. The battle system fails to impress me, and by far it is quite irritating to handle after playing for 3 hours now. Everything else about the game I enjoy, but if you're looking for an interesting tactical battleAfter finishing the anime, and enjoying it I thought I'd give the game a try. Having played Shin Megami Tensei games a few times in the past, I was skeptical about the gameplay. The battle system fails to impress me, and by far it is quite irritating to handle after playing for 3 hours now. Everything else about the game I enjoy, but if you're looking for an interesting tactical battle system than this game will bring much joy to you. Sadly the gameplay turned me away from this title. Expand

Awards & Rankings

4
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#4 Most Discussed DS Game of 2012
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#4 Most Shared DS Game of 2012
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Mar 24, 2013
    71
    Everything is thrown at you, ramping up the already shocking difficulty level. [Apr 2013, p.90]
  2. Hyper Magazine
    May 14, 2012
    80
    An excellent game, identical to the original in many respects, but bigger and more engrossing. [June 2012, p.75]
  3. Nintendo Gamer
    May 8, 2012
    68
    Treads on its predecessor's toes too many times to impress in its wake. [May 2012, p.93]