Shin Megami Tensei

 iOS
User Score
4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 140 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 140
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 140
  3. Negative: 91 out of 140
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  1. TheRavingTimes
    Aug 21, 2014
    6
    Though considered at the time to be a great game in the 1990s, it does't hold up well in today's standards. One of the game's biggest ordeals is derived from large confusing map layouts which are only worsened by frequent random encounters and a lack of concise instructions on how to proceed through the game. I'd recommend it for those who want to experience the nostalgia or fans of theThough considered at the time to be a great game in the 1990s, it does't hold up well in today's standards. One of the game's biggest ordeals is derived from large confusing map layouts which are only worsened by frequent random encounters and a lack of concise instructions on how to proceed through the game. I'd recommend it for those who want to experience the nostalgia or fans of the series, though even they may find some complication just trying to get through the game.… Expand
  2. Fraxxo
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    I honestly didn't expect this game to be this good.
    Incredibly enjoyable if you use a guide and like both dungeon crawling and monster collectible.
    The alignment thing is a bit messed up tho, but it was innovative for an 80s game.
    Despite the plot being narrated by very few lines of dialogue, that didn-t stop me from getting attached to my characters and finding the story interesting.

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#67 Most Shared iOS Game of 2012

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. RPG Fan
    Apr 4, 2014
    80
    Shin Megami Tensei for iOS not only serves as a virtual history lesson for this amazing series, but is still one of the more unique old-school JRPGs you will play. I definitely recommend checking this game out.
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  2. Arcade Sushi
    Mar 25, 2014
    80
    If you’re hardcore into RPGs and want an experience from the past that still holds up some twenty years later, then definitely pick up SMT. If you’re just looking for another fun, time-destroying high school simulator, then patiently wait for the return of the Persona series to consoles.
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  3. TouchArcade
    Mar 24, 2014
    90
    In the end, however, Shin Megami Tensei is easily one of the best RPGs we've seen on the iOS platform yet, and it deserves your attention in spite of some of the flaws specific to this port.
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