Shin Megami Tensei V

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  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Nov 12, 2021
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  • Summary: The ambitions of god and human clash amidst the horror of a dying world. Neither human nor demon, the newly-forged Nahobino and his friends must decide what is worth saving... and prepare to sacrifice everything in its name. In a world without its Creator, which path will you choose?
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 98
  3. Negative: 0 out of 98
  1. NME
    Nov 25, 2021
    100
    Shin Megami Tensei V wants you to become a God, and throws everything it’s got at you to test your mettle. At times rebellious and stubborn, Atlus’ artisanal approach to RPG craft makes up for any shortcomings. Those possessed of a dedication to weather its sand-blasted, ruined world will uncover a treasure that’ll lodge in their minds like a revelation. This is hardcore role-playing at its most efficient, dressed up in a bleak, nihilistic story and given life by a compendium of demons that make Pokemon look amateurish. God only knows how a follow-up could top this.
  2. Everyeye.it
    Nov 4, 2021
    90
    With its breathtaking battles, and the disorienting architecture of its Beyond, it enters the Olympus of the best titles for the Nintendo Switch.
  3. Universo Nintendo
    Mar 5, 2022
    90
    SMTV brought everything I expected from a new chapter in the series of one of the first RPG games made, always renewing and innovating. We have an adventure that will make you stay for more than 40 hours hoping it doesn't end. It's really a great must-have for SMT fans and highly recommended for any RPG fan.
  4. Vgames
    Feb 11, 2022
    85
    The story can feel a bit too grandiose for it's own good, but the great combat, wonderful graphics and absolutely amazing monster collecting elements of the game are more than enough to solidify it as one of the best JRPG games on the Switch to date.
  5. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    80
    Comparing with an adored Persona cannot be avoided, but it is still a quite different experience for a different audience. Great fights, growing demons, excelent graphics and atmosphere. This JRPG succeeded.
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  6. TierraGamer
    Nov 24, 2021
    80
    If you have enough patience to survive this apocalypse, you'll find a deep story and very challenging gameplay based heavily on strategy. Fans of the series won't find much innovation, but they also won't be disappointed.
  7. VG247
    Nov 4, 2021
    60
    Shin Megami Tensei 5’s combat is great, punishing and rewarding in equal measure without ever tipping the scales too far in one direction. Mixing and matching your deck of demons makes for great fun as well, and spurs you to look to all corners of the ruined world for allies of all shapes and sizes. It’s everything outside of the battling and grungy soundtrack where Shin Megami Tensei 5 badly misses the mark, with one-note characters that you’re never given the chance to better know, and a paper-thin plot that feels dragged out over dozens of hours. Shin Megami Tensei 5 is a good RPG battler, but it’s not good at much else.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 224 out of 280
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 280
  3. Negative: 34 out of 280
  1. Segafan
    Nov 13, 2021
    10

    Just buy the game. Its a fantastic and very challenging JRPG. One of best games on Nintendo Switch.
    Gameplay: 10/10 Graphic: 10/10
    Just buy the game. Its a fantastic and very challenging JRPG. One of best games on Nintendo Switch.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    Graphic: 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Story: 9/10
    Characters: 8/10
    Optimization: GOOD
    Difficulty: HARD    … Expand
  2. Squiddy_101
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Ignore the 0s with people complaining it isn't like Persona, SMT V is gameplay and atmosphere first.

    If you're expecting a super-deep    Ignore the 0s with people complaining it isn't like Persona, SMT V is gameplay and atmosphere first.

    If you're expecting a super-deep character driven story, look elsewhere, SMT is NOT Persona.    … Expand
  4. Counter_Hit
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    The game is great for both fans of turn base RPGs and for newcomers! It has good and deep combat mechanics and incredible amount of freedom inThe game is great for both fans of turn base RPGs and for newcomers! It has good and deep combat mechanics and incredible amount of freedom in customization lets you create your demons however you like them… Expand
  5. psychicbear
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    As a long time fan of both Megami Tensei & Persona, I was worried that Persona's break into mainstream popularity would change how AtlusAs a long time fan of both Megami Tensei & Persona, I was worried that Persona's break into mainstream popularity would change how Atlus treated its mainline series. But boy was I wrong. SMT5 stays true to its mainline ethos and offers a fun, dark, and challenging experience. It's been nearly 20 years since a mainline game has been released on console and Atlus really pulled out all the stops. It was the most fun I've had playing a JRPG in a while. The game is one of the best looking games on the Switch, the OST is incredible, and the quality of life features added are greatly appreciated. I especially love the Essence system and how customizable Nahobino and his demons are. While some reviewers have said that the story is bare and that the characters are lacking, I disagree. I found the story, characters, and world of SMT5 to be very engaging. The game has a dark, mysterious, and esoteric atmosphere that I personally love. Shin Megami Tensei has always been a niche series, especially outside of Japan. It's different from most other JRPGs, and I think it's important for newcomers to the series to know that. While other JRPGs tend to focus on telling a grand narrative with a cast of colorful characters, Shin Megami Tensei's main priority is it's excellent turn based combat & fun gameplay loop. Story and characters serve the gameplay and exploration here. If you're expecting a game like Persona 4 or 5, you might be a bit disappointed. That being said, I still found the central mystery of SMT5 to be quite compelling and the demons that inhabit the Netherworld are full of personality. Shin Megami Tensei 5 is a different kind of JRPG experience, but it excels at what it sets out to do. Judge the game for what it is, not for what it isn't.… Expand
  6. ACupOfTea8
    Jan 24, 2022
    9
    For a Switch game; this is quite impressive.
    The gameplay is great challenging fun, the music might not reach SMT IV level of godhood but    For a Switch game; this is quite impressive.
    The gameplay is great challenging fun, the music might not reach SMT IV level of godhood but still: it is good.

    The story is serviceable, but that would be my only complain. I love this game    … Expand
  7. Lweo4
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    The gameplay and exploration are really solid, the side-quests are really good, but the story and the characters are worthless, trulyThe gameplay and exploration are really solid, the side-quests are really good, but the story and the characters are worthless, truly worthless.
    The story gets a 4/10 at best because it's just boring (tbh I would rank it at 2/10), I can't even say that I dislike or like the characters, because they're boring and don't do anything.    … Expand
  8. keshudioo
    Jan 15, 2023
    0
    I couldn't start enjoying the game because it's all loading screens, loading screens, loading screens... low fps, low resolution textures...

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