Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor

 DS
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2009
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
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  1. GamePro
    70
    Still, aficionados of the Megami Tensei universe will undoubtedly get a kick out of the game's intriguing story and colorful cast while fans of turn-based combat might just find an addicting and innovative adventure - just don't expect an RPG that'll re-invent the wheel.

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best DS Game of 2009
19
#19 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
15
#15 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 286 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 141 out of 286
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 286
  3. Negative: 140 out of 286
  1. seieko_pherdo
    Mar 16, 2012
    6
    We have a sorting hat problem here. How to rate this game has proven to be difficult. For starters the story is fantastic and so are theWe have a sorting hat problem here. How to rate this game has proven to be difficult. For starters the story is fantastic and so are the people in it. The atmosphere created by trying to survive in an awful situation that only gets worse is stellar and if we could see it on say the Playstation 2 that would be absolutely fabulous. And while at first the choices you make don't seem to matter much near the climax those choices of yours will decide which of the many endings you will receive though and the game can be very vague about which choices decide which outcomes. But the game has a big problem being the combat system is too grind-tastic. It doesn't help that unlike many other games there is no demon compendium which means getting the right demons for the sudden situations you'll be thrown into takes far longer than it should, which in turn slows down the pace of the story.… Full Review »
  2. Treima
    Sep 23, 2010
    6
    What little this game offers for innovation (and the truly fascinating story) is stifled by enemies who rely less on tactics and more on cheapWhat little this game offers for innovation (and the truly fascinating story) is stifled by enemies who rely less on tactics and more on cheap abilities to win. What could have been a handheld tour de force is instead just another dime-a-dozen JRPG.… Full Review »
  3. Setsuna86
    Mar 2, 2012
    10
    If you like Atlus RPG games of the Shin Megami Tensei serie, you will love this one. The game mechanics are a DS-tactical adaptation of theIf you like Atlus RPG games of the Shin Megami Tensei serie, you will love this one. The game mechanics are a DS-tactical adaptation of the old SMT PS2 games, but what really shines is the story: very deep, with the typical japanese style. You can finish the game in a wide variety of ways (i.e. different endings) and you'll have quite a bit of hard battles in the end, depending on your choices. Definitely a 10 for me, and now I just ordered the sequel, Devil Survivor 2, which looks to be even BETTER than this one!… Full Review »
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