Shin Megami Tensei V

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  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Nov 12, 2021
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 760 Ratings

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  1. NicholasW
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SMT V is one of the most beautiful and fun JRPGs available on the switch, but it's held back by a lackluster story, parts of it's design, and presentation. On the surface, SMT V is one of the best looking games on the switch and it performs fairly well albeit with a couple instances of frame drops as you explore the world of Da'at and during cutscenes. The OST throughout the game is fantastic and might be my favorite across all of the mainline SMT games. Combat is also fast-paced and takes on many of the great aspects from the past two mainline entries (SMT IV and IVA) but with enough new additions to still feel fresh. Demon negotiation and fusion are as addictive as ever with new QoL improvements that eases the frustration that people may have had in past entries. Gameplay is still decently challenging without being overtly frustrating due to how much customization you are given between the protagonist and demons.

    Exploring the world of Da'at is really fun and the maneuverability of the protagonist is a big reason why. Being able to jump and run across Da'at allows players to have a new level of verticality that makes exploring areas feel a whole lot more engaging. However I can't help but feel like the level design is where the game has some issues in. The world of Da'at contains 4 main regions that are very unique in both tone and presentation but some of them suffer from having a confusing or tedious layout that makes exploring them a chore. The game also does feature 2 dungeons although they are rather hit-or-miss due to either being boring to navigate or having an interesting mechanic that isn't used much. Certain dungeons in SMT III also have some of these issues but in that game they are lessened by the unique and creative puzzles that these dungeons offer which isn't necessarily present here.

    The story of SMT V is where I felt the game was really lacking. While there are ideas here that I found to be really fascinating (especially the concept of a Nahobino) they unfortunately aren't explored or presented well enough here to create a solid and compelling narrative. Most of the really exciting plot points are introduced during the early and late game, while mid game feels like filler when it really should have been used for more world building (like introducing the different branches of Bethel) or more character development. Characters in this game serve as exposition dumps as they tell you in chunks regarding the world they reside in. There are hints of decent character development here but only for a select few while the rest of the cast barely get any screen time or a chance to really shine. Even some of the characters who are presented as important to the story are thrown away as side characters and only shown through subquests or unceremoniously killed off. All of this comes off as poor storytelling and ultimately leads to one-note characters that makes it hard to be emotionally invested in them when everything falls apart.

    Alignment and what ending you get in this game unfortunately comes down to a single dialogue choice made at the end of the game rather than based on choices you made throughout like how it was implemented in SMT IV. Some may like it because you can obtain any ending you want but I feel like this design hurts the game's replay value as any of the story choices you make throughout the game is meaningless. The story progression is basically the same for each playthrough and unfortunately doesn't offer any unique branching paths in them like in IV. Although I will admit the alignments in this game are a really nice surprise in who represents them and how they are presented but out of the available endings only one them was really good and felt complete. Overall, the story starts off strong, falls off mid game, and only picks up once you reach late game, but even then it felt really rushed.

    The voice acting here is serviceable, although oddly enough not every scene in the main quest is voiced like in SMT III HD, IV, and IVA. Some subquests are also voiced but only parts of them and some of the ones that seem really important in context of the main story aren't. It's a really odd decision considering what we got in the last three mainline entries. On the English dub side I found it to be really strange that only some of the demons are dubbed while the rest are strictly in Japanese. This might be due to budget constraints so I won't hold it against Atlus but it is very inconsistent.

    All in all, SMT V is a fun game and if you were someone who cares more about the gameplay rather than the story then this is the perfect game for you. The combat is challenging yet fun and exploring the world of Da'at has its own merits at times. But if you play games more for their story, then this game is likely going to disappoint you. I can see a lot of potential here but the game just falls short of being the best JRPG on the Switch.    … Expand
  2. 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
    Music: 10/10
    Story: 9/10
    Characters: 8/10
    Optimization: GOOD
    Difficulty: HARD
  3. Kroosh
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    Jrpg of the year and maybe beat jrpg on the Switch
    You can play this game and the time fly with out knowing that and this what i meen by a good game and nice story but the gameplay is breathtaking and the world its just to good
  4. CtrlAltDefeat
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    After a long, LONG wait - we've received the best iteration of the SMT formula yet. The combat system is more refined and customizable than ever, without sacrificing the difficulty that these games are known for. The demons are all beautifully modeled and animated, and it's obvious that the art team gave it their all. Paired with the phenomenal soundtrack, fantastic as usual worldAfter a long, LONG wait - we've received the best iteration of the SMT formula yet. The combat system is more refined and customizable than ever, without sacrificing the difficulty that these games are known for. The demons are all beautifully modeled and animated, and it's obvious that the art team gave it their all. Paired with the phenomenal soundtrack, fantastic as usual world building, and improved depth of exploration, this is a must play JRPG if you consider yourself a fan of the genre.

    To address the elephant in the room, Shin Megami Tensei is not Persona. Persona was created in an attempt to do something new with the SMT formula. Mainline games have never been focused on their characters (with a few exceptions) or social aspects. You will not find them here, and that's definitely okay, as this game aims for a different experience. I could go on for longer, but that strays outside of review territory.

    This game delivers on everything it promises to be and more. Easy recommend.    … Expand
  5. That_Guy_333
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    Pros
    - Fun, deep and rewarding combat system.
    - Monsters and party setup are highly customizable. - Environments look great and are fun to explore. - While some side-quests are the typical "Kill X", they tend to be be more fleshed out than the JRPG norm. - Creature designs and animations are stellar. - Soundtrack is great and goes well with the world/battles. - It has an easy mode    Pros
    - Fun, deep and rewarding combat system.
    - Monsters and party setup are highly customizable.
    - Environments look great and are fun to explore.
    - While some side-quests are the typical "Kill X", they tend to be be more fleshed out than the JRPG norm.
    - Creature designs and animations are stellar.
    - Soundtrack is great and goes well with the world/battles.
    - It has an easy mode and apparently a story mode will be patched for those that want something more accessible.

    Cons
    - Light on story/characterization. What is presented is cool but, there's just not much of it.
    - Non-ideal performance. It's not a deal-breaker but, there's some pop-in and light stuttering.
    - Monster recruiting is (seemingly?) more random that I would like.

    Bottom line IMO
    While those are looking for an elaborate plot should look elsewhere, it's really awesome if you want an immersive, great looking and sounding, monster collector game that leans towards the challenging.    … Expand
  6. Rileycuipd8
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Best jrpg of the year !!! Love the music and it really looks great for a switch game and it's my game of the year
  7. ClayLamm
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    People who don't like Shin Megami Tensei mainline games, who in many cases have never played them, played this and didn't like it because it wasn't Persona 6.

    It's one of the best JRPGs of all time, and it's a damn good SMT game. Period.
  8. MechGundam13
    Jul 18, 2022
    9
    I've never played a SMT Game before, SMT V was a great introduction for me into the Series.
    SMT V has great visuals, the Monster Design is fantastic and the Story is interesting.
    But I should note that the Game is really Grind Heavy.
  9. Nnorvv
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    Could be better in terms of story and characters, but gameplay and exploration is rock solid, fun and exciting. Played for 90h finishing game 4 times on all endings.
  10. ScottPilgrim
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    i love when game devs challenge the player and respect them. this game does not hold your hand and play mama and papa. it’s up to you to trial and error your way through the game and gain experience and knowledge until you have it finally click, and start seeing more victory than defeat . the turn based is very challenging and strategic af. the game incentives the player to explore andi love when game devs challenge the player and respect them. this game does not hold your hand and play mama and papa. it’s up to you to trial and error your way through the game and gain experience and knowledge until you have it finally click, and start seeing more victory than defeat . the turn based is very challenging and strategic af. the game incentives the player to explore and find every and anything that will aid them on their tough journey. to my friends i call it the dark souls of turn based rpg. i hate how easy games are becoming as the new generations want everything to be easy.. but this game says no to that trend. i would give it a 10 but the story is lacking , but the gameplay , maps, and exploration kept me dying for more . very solid game .no random encounters either so it’s modernized . i would also take a point off for the performance but that isn’t the studios fault , that’s nintendos fault for keeping us on this ancient tech. but it does well with what it’s given .… Expand
  11. Z06Wingnut
    Nov 13, 2021
    8
    Great game.

    NOT a 10, quite clearly. - Minor performance issues (pop-in, frame rate drops/stutter), textures not great. - Story really stands more on great themes and atmosphere than great narrative. - Light on meaningful or particularly interesting characters to carry said story. Also not a 0 (zero), equally clearly. - Great battle system, thoughtfully executed and balanced.    Great game.

    NOT a 10, quite clearly.
    - Minor performance issues (pop-in, frame rate drops/stutter), textures not great.
    - Story really stands more on great themes and atmosphere than great narrative.
    - Light on meaningful or particularly interesting characters to carry said story.

    Also not a 0 (zero), equally clearly.
    - Great battle system, thoughtfully executed and balanced. Tons of variety.
    - World and exploration is fun, level design and vertical-ity is well done.
    - Aesthetics and art style is unique and interesting, in SMT tradition.
    - What story is present is cool, as is the lore of demons and overall atmosphere.
    - Ton of replay value due to difficulty and challenge as well as party and skill variety.

    The game is an 8 (probably 8.5) and is a ton of fun.
    More JRPGs could do with darker themes and more interesting non-basic medieval fantasy type settings/influences. This one is among the best in a while, and one of the best games I've played on Switch.    … Expand
  12. Sfooshy
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Honestly I enjoy the gameplay more than ps5. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this game if you're looking to play a jrpg on the switch.
  13. Sunrisen
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Great jprg and probably the best game in the SMT series. The visuals can be a bit blurry, but you quickly stop paying attention to this when playing handheld. Special praise for the music and ambient sounds, not bored at all after 30 hours of play.
  14. CvetomirG
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Maintains the challenge of past games while improving everything else. Graphics are limited by the switch, but the gameplay is superb.

    One of the best RPGs of the last few years
  15. Chores
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    A big step forward for the SMT series. The gameplay is perfectly balanced, all annoying moments from the previous games are removed (for example if after negotiations with the demon the hero's level is too low, at the next attempt the demon will remember his decision and will gladly join the team).

    The game moves from dungeons and a simplified map to a huge post-apocalyptic world, so    A big step forward for the SMT series. The gameplay is perfectly balanced, all annoying moments from the previous games are removed (for example if after negotiations with the demon the hero's level is too low, at the next attempt the demon will remember his decision and will gladly join the team).

    The game moves from dungeons and a simplified map to a huge post-apocalyptic world, so the graphics is ok.

    The story is focused on demons, in the first hours of the game it may seem that the characters are not well spelled out, but this is the original intention of the developers. The description of the origin of each of the demons is insanely interesting 10/10    … Expand
  16. Bridgeburner88
    Nov 13, 2021
    8
    A fantastic Jrpg

    Shin Megami Tensei 5 is one of the most
    Accessible and addictive entries in the series. My only complaint is constant performance issues. This game should of been developed for the ps4 at best.
  17. Nanashi95
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    A superb return of the legendary series that definitely was worth the wait.
    It brings back everything I loved about SMT, like the surreal world, great music, the dark and occult themes, crushingly hard difficulty and the motivating demon collecting and brings it to a new generation in a great way.
    The only downsides come mainly from the technical limitations of the Switch, but don't hurt    A superb return of the legendary series that definitely was worth the wait.
    It brings back everything I loved about SMT, like the surreal world, great music, the dark and occult themes, crushingly hard difficulty and the motivating demon collecting and brings it to a new generation in a great way.
    The only downsides come mainly from the technical limitations of the Switch, but don't hurt the experience at all.
    As a huge fan of SMT 3 Nocturne, this is definitely my game of the year.    … Expand
  18. Morix880z
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    im just happy they did the right stuff after 10 years, literally gaming :DDDD
  19. Sejman22
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    GOTY 2021

    Buy this game. Maybe if this game sell well we get ,,non'' Persona spin-offs like new Devil Summoner, Devil Survivor or Majin Tensei.
  20. xExelx
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Absolute Fun Game
    Deep Combat System
    Hard Mode is kinda fun Less School from Persona Never wanted to be Persona On its own Series SMT V is just fun, Sidequests giving Progress and Finishing Moves Boss Fights are horrible strong if you dont overlvl or have a perfect group, Playing and fuse demons to have a good team even just for one Boss is just cool :) Graphic looks okay, its a    Absolute Fun Game
    Deep Combat System
    Hard Mode is kinda fun
    Less School from Persona
    Never wanted to be Persona
    On its own Series
    SMT V is just fun, Sidequests giving Progress and Finishing Moves
    Boss Fights are horrible strong if you dont overlvl or have a perfect group,
    Playing and fuse demons to have a good team even just for one Boss is just cool :)

    Graphic looks okay, its a switch game, just a little bit monoton lvl design but the atmosphere is right    … Expand
  21. M4N0R4F43L
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Gráficos fantásticos, exploração fluída nada pouco cansativa, combate refinado e uma trilha sonora impecável. Um jogo divertido e desafiador uma bela entrada para quem quer conhecer a franquia ou para amantes de um bom JRPG. Vale muito a pena
  22. Yourguyrei
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Wow. What an amazing game. New to the series but over 10 hours in and I'm already in love with it. Everything about the game is perfect. The only thing would be difficulty level for bosses but it's an added challenge that only adds a big reward feel when you overcome them. While there is some grinding needed to proceed through most bosses, the combat system keeps it fun and engaging andWow. What an amazing game. New to the series but over 10 hours in and I'm already in love with it. Everything about the game is perfect. The only thing would be difficulty level for bosses but it's an added challenge that only adds a big reward feel when you overcome them. While there is some grinding needed to proceed through most bosses, the combat system keeps it fun and engaging and the visuals are crisp and vivid. Definitely check this one out. Will be checking out the rest of the series after sinking a few dozen more hours into this one. :)… Expand
  23. youshouldknow
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Once again, Atlus sets another standard for turn based JRPG's to follow. If this gets ported to PC and Playstation, then it's over for every other gaming company.
  24. wyeth1999
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Game of the year
    Gameplay 10/10
    Graphic 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Story 9/10
    Characters 7/10
  25. d4mkii
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    The game is everything to want in a JRPG. It’s absolutely phenomenal with breathtaking graphics on a Switch with an improved battle system that combines SMT3’s and 4’s and balances it out well.
  26. Goodnightmoon
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This game had a User Score of 9.0 when there was 200 reviews and suddenly more than 80 zero out 10 reviews came in and the game wen down to 7.1. Some people are really angry this game is on the switch and getting praise, this is yet another metabombing which is just sad. Dont trust the user score, this game is outstanding and one of the best rpgs of the generation. 9.5/10.
  27. Nuro0o
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Love it, very good addition to the shin megami tensei series.

    - Open world is done nicely
    - Love the demon choices
    - Story is pretty interesting
  28. deadfox
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    I bought a Switch for this game, and I don't regret it one bit, the game is such a blast, and it's fun to traverse and recruit demons. This series is my favorite for a reason.
  29. Mimikyu
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    I waited since the announcement and not dissapointed. This entry is story focused similar to smt4. The game runs fairly decent and demon model quality has for the majority fastly been improved compared to other megaten games like p5. DLC is bit high in price, but its nice to see the effort they made including other smt games and not a ripoff compared to the dlc in smt4 to P5R.
  30. Duk3on3
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    First time playing any of this games. Great fun. Challenging, smart battle mechanics, game design, best game I purchased for the last 2 years. Absolutely hooked.
  31. rockmanjae
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    The absolute peak of the Megami Tensei franchise. The gameplay and sheer scale of the world is at the best the series has ever seen. Soundtrack and sound design is extremely top-notch thanks to the talents of Kozuka and Konishi. Graphically, the art style is beautiful but there's some pop-in, frame rate chugs here and there (100% due to the Switch hardware for that) but it isn't a dealThe absolute peak of the Megami Tensei franchise. The gameplay and sheer scale of the world is at the best the series has ever seen. Soundtrack and sound design is extremely top-notch thanks to the talents of Kozuka and Konishi. Graphically, the art style is beautiful but there's some pop-in, frame rate chugs here and there (100% due to the Switch hardware for that) but it isn't a deal breaker in my opinion. The demon negotiation dialogue is as amusing as ever and the story is very engaging! The challenge of the game is perfect, but there are difficulty options if needed. If you're a fan of JRPGs at all, you would be doing yourself a disservice by not playing this game! (So I definitely recommend that you check it out). Also, look at this: https://twitter.com/End3rJ/status/1459934544052768771?s=20… Expand
  32. Davel33123
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Good gameplay, incredible music, unique original fantasy setting absolute must have ! This is why I bought a switch on launch day .
    I've waited a long time but man was it worth it .!
    Atlas are such a fantastic developer
  33. 3vg69
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    The best RPG of this year and one of the best games in 2021, great work by Atlus and this game deserve better
  34. hokemi
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Dungeon crawling. Demon fusion. Fun overworld movement. Collectibles. Classic amazing smt battle system. This is probably the best jrpg for switch this year please pick it up.
  35. LustLain
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Incredible game, the exploration aspect adds a lot to the game. Soundtrack's killer as always. Don't be scared to try hard mode (you can always lower it later if you need to), it's a lot of fun and super rewarding when you finally manage to defeat a hard boss.
  36. cookie321
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    I give 10out of 10 bec it veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery goooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  37. Parzival127
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    My first SMT game and it has blown me away. Do not expect the game to be something it's not. Many compare it to Persona 5. My only JRPG besides SMTV was Dragon Quest XI S. For those times I wanted it to be DQ I did not enjoy the game. But once I allowed myself to enjoy the game for what it was - its own mechanics, its own story, its own difficulty curve - I fell in love. DefinitelyMy first SMT game and it has blown me away. Do not expect the game to be something it's not. Many compare it to Persona 5. My only JRPG besides SMTV was Dragon Quest XI S. For those times I wanted it to be DQ I did not enjoy the game. But once I allowed myself to enjoy the game for what it was - its own mechanics, its own story, its own difficulty curve - I fell in love. Definitely recommend the game to those that enjoy JRPGs and are willing to appreciate this game for its own uniqueness.… Expand
  38. JulioZamudio
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    30 hours in, I can easily say that its gameplay is one of its strongest suits. The art direction is amazing. It doesn't get a 10 to me JUST because there some elements of the story that felt a little stretched.
  39. BotheredPond
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    With about 40 hours of gameplay clocked in, this game has surpassed any expectation i had for the S.M.T franchise.
    Despite having the classic JRPG turn-based combat style the gamplay loop remains enjoyable and fresh, with it's challenging battles and fun exploration on an open-ended map.
  40. Racsoul
    Nov 21, 2021
    10

    The game is beautiful and for a switch game, they have done well giving us such an outstanding entry like this. One of the most fun and engaging combat over of all the main smt games. I amply recommend this
  41. MYSTIC7
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    I waited a long time for this game and I can easily say that it did not disappointed. I had the best time in a long time and thank you Atlus for this masterpiece of a game!
  42. GalacticTF
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    This game is such a good time, dude. I can't believe I was missing out all this time. I love the graphics and the gameplay so much, and the music slaps.
  43. Risax
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Although the game isn't as brutally unfair as IV was, especially at the start where you could get ambushed and wiped out in the tutorial fight, SMT V is still hard as and a slip-up during a random encounter can get your party wiped out. But I like it!

    Exploration feels amazing. Running and jumping around to find Minman's, treasure or just cross the area is a lot of fun even if most of    Although the game isn't as brutally unfair as IV was, especially at the start where you could get ambushed and wiped out in the tutorial fight, SMT V is still hard as and a slip-up during a random encounter can get your party wiped out. But I like it!

    Exploration feels amazing. Running and jumping around to find Minman's, treasure or just cross the area is a lot of fun even if most of the areas are a bit "meh" to look at. If you've seen one ruined cityscape in the desert or ash than you've seen them all, I'd say. But that really doesn't get me out of the game.

    The best part about the game has to be combat, however. Finding enemy weaknesses to take them out before they can even take a turn feels *fantastic*! But you're always kept on your toes, because if you're unlucky the same thing can happen to you. Which takes us to the World of Shadows where Demons gather and you can fuse more powerful Demons that might lack the weaknesses of the old ones.

    Or you can try to convince a Demon to join your group by talking to one during combat. They might call you a b***h and leave, though. But those conversations are probably another thing that makes the game great.

    Now what I dislike about this new game in the series is stuff like the buffs now being on a timer and feeling pretty much useless until you get their "Ma" versions that can target the entire party. In past games they simply lasted until they got dispelled. I guess that adds another layer of challenge which I can *kind of* understand, but I still kind of feel "meh" about it.

    Physical attacks no longer taking HP and *everything* simply costing MP now does friggin' suck. Takes away the fun of "Hmmm... Do I want to use this big move that does a lot of damage but costs x amount of HP, or will I hold off for now?" I also don't understand why they've done away with it because SMT IV still used HP for it, and the Persona 5 spin-off games that have come out in the interim still use it as well.

    Overall, I would score the game between an 8 and an 8.5. Some changes and additions I dislike, but overall it's a solid game that I will likely play again to get a different ending once I finish it. It's a definite recommendation on my end!    … Expand
  44. SurTails101
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    I'm at around 35 hours in at the moment of writing this review. Wow what a game. I must agree with some reviewers here that the story is probably not the strongest point but verything else is amazing. I don't expect third party games that look like this to perform all that well on the switch and in all honestly I think the performance exceeded my expectation so I'm impressed on that part.I'm at around 35 hours in at the moment of writing this review. Wow what a game. I must agree with some reviewers here that the story is probably not the strongest point but verything else is amazing. I don't expect third party games that look like this to perform all that well on the switch and in all honestly I think the performance exceeded my expectation so I'm impressed on that part.

    After SMT IV, I had big expectation for the soundtrack and boy does it not disappoint. Banger after banger. Eargasm after eargasm.

    Gameplay is fantastic. Fusing and gathering demons is addicting. The platforming/exploring is surprisingly fun and enjoyable. Combat is great, but I admit, if you're not into turn by turn, this may not be your cup of tea (though I could say the same about P5)

    The art direction in this game is excellent. The ambiance throughout the game is unique.

    9.5/10 (let's round it up shall we)    … Expand
  45. Parkerx87
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    My favorite game of the Switch, very additive, i can't stop playing it, best RPG on the system.
    If you have a Switch you must BUY this game.
  46. grit7
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Just buy it. It will be one of the best games you got yourself on switch. You'll love it!
  47. PandaBass
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Despite a few technical hiccups (pop in & a few rare cases of fps drops) it's truly a stellar game!
  48. Pockit
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    This game despite being in the oven for a very long time, managed to still exceed my expectations and deliver an amazing experience to which I'll never forget. This was not my first game for the series nor it was the second, but i firmly believe that anyone can pick up and play this game and enjoy it just the same. I can only hope that Atlus continues to create more products that can be this good.
  49. Dakath
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Excellent JRPG, nothing like Persona which might upset people who might think that they're alike. SMT is more focused on dark and philosophical themes instead of Persona's more personal and wholesome stories. You get multiple endigs but unlike Persona, none of them is inherently bad or worse than another. Music also deserves praise, it fits excellently to the mood of the game. Only minorExcellent JRPG, nothing like Persona which might upset people who might think that they're alike. SMT is more focused on dark and philosophical themes instead of Persona's more personal and wholesome stories. You get multiple endigs but unlike Persona, none of them is inherently bad or worse than another. Music also deserves praise, it fits excellently to the mood of the game. Only minor con is the performance, fps drops some times and loading times tend to be longish… Expand
  50. Captaincrap94
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    I beat the game on casual. This was my first SMT game. Most of the game is great but I didn't like the end of the game. The open world sections of the game are the best parts. I really enjoyed running around in the environments. Adding new demons to your party and acquiring skills is fun too. The battles are great as well, you can even talk to enemies. The soundtrack has some hit or missI beat the game on casual. This was my first SMT game. Most of the game is great but I didn't like the end of the game. The open world sections of the game are the best parts. I really enjoyed running around in the environments. Adding new demons to your party and acquiring skills is fun too. The battles are great as well, you can even talk to enemies. The soundtrack has some hit or miss songs, but I did enjoy it overall.

    I have gripes with the gameplay and the story of the end of the game but I won't put spoilers in this review.    … Expand
  51. 5xdangp
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game with a ton of potential. Highly recommend to anyone who likes JRPGs.… Expand
  52. chaotickclock
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    A great addition to the SMT series. Wonderful character designs, a mysterious post apocalyptic world to explore, and tons of entertaining conversations to be had with demons in and out of battle. The story might be a bit lacking for some peoples tastes but the game more then makes up for it with the personality of the demons you find on your way. itstutters a bit when opening menus, butA great addition to the SMT series. Wonderful character designs, a mysterious post apocalyptic world to explore, and tons of entertaining conversations to be had with demons in and out of battle. The story might be a bit lacking for some peoples tastes but the game more then makes up for it with the personality of the demons you find on your way. itstutters a bit when opening menus, but aside from that no noticeable performance issues.… Expand
  53. bot199269
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    SMT V has:
    A vastly world to explore with a ton of stuff to do.
    A fantastical battle system with a lot of customization. The magatsuhi skills are visually impressing
    A challenging difficult

    The story is very slow but the gameplay is amazing and highly enjoyable.

    I wish this game had a PS4 release with graphical improvements because the artstyle is gorgeous and it deserves an HD version
  54. wsharp91
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Es un gran juego, debería estar para otras consolas ya que switch tiene un hardware limitado, aun asi shin megami tensei no deja de ser una gran saga.
  55. manute12
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This is probably the best entry in the series, combat is better than ever open world feels great and makes exploring fun and rewarding. The demon negotiations are hilarious. Amazing game overall.
  56. mepphy
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Game Is a success. It kicks your ass if you don't know how to play. Grapich Is very good (for a switch game) and characters interaction are so fun and 4thwall breaking. Also if someone says "this isn't as Persona 5" you are bad
  57. Gearbram
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    I've waited for this game since it's announcement and i'm not disappointed!

    I already played SMT III, SMT IV, SMT IV Apocalypse and Strange Journey (i also played a bunch of Persona games, but that's a different story) and this game here is so far the best in the series/franchise, expanding the gameplay with large, explorable maps, great graphics and even greater music. I personally    I've waited for this game since it's announcement and i'm not disappointed!

    I already played SMT III, SMT IV, SMT IV Apocalypse and Strange Journey (i also played a bunch of Persona games, but that's a different story) and this game here is so far the best in the series/franchise, expanding the gameplay with large, explorable maps, great graphics and even greater music. I personally love to collect all the demons.

    I really don't get, why people review bomb this... Either Die-Hard Persona Fans or the so-called "Console Warriors".

    This game is NOT Persona! Persona is in fact a spin-off of Shin Megami Tensei. Persona is about the individuals in it with a imaginary world in the minds of people. Shin Megami Tensei is about the entire world and the state it is with actual creatures from folklore.
    Persona has a more linear world with a set calendar and social links.
    Shin Megami Tensei has a bigger world free to explore and a more complex battle system, where you can pick your party members from over 200 Demons in the game.

    I personally enjoyed it greatly. That's MY opinion.    … Expand
  58. FraRub0901
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    I’m not used to write reviews here on metacritic, since i don’t think to possess the right instruments to evaluate video games properly. But, even if it could be seen as a childish reaction, i’d like to give my contribution against this unacceptable review bombing.
    SMT V is formidable as an JRPG, and, in general, it deserves to reach the summit of Switch’s game roster. From battle    I’m not used to write reviews here on metacritic, since i don’t think to possess the right instruments to evaluate video games properly. But, even if it could be seen as a childish reaction, i’d like to give my contribution against this unacceptable review bombing.
    SMT V is formidable as an JRPG, and, in general, it deserves to reach the summit of Switch’s game roster. From battle mechanics, to game design and lovely exploration sessions, it gives players the opportunity to experiment, and to fall and rise against formidable enemies and bosses.
    And yes, i know you’ve heard about its difficulty… Well, the genre it belongs to is famous for being too much lenient most of the times, avoiding any attempts to be challenging. This title crosses this sort of metaphorical complexity wall, giving players the opportunity to challenge themselves, even at lower difficulties. Yeah, it could be hard to handle, but if this aspect intrigues you, this new megaten iteration is the right answer to your hardcore pulses.
    Nintendo portable console tries to match technical requests as much as possible, and, at the end of the day, the final result is not that bad. Frame rate drops could occur here and there, but, at the same time, combat sessions are not affected, even a little bit.
    If you struggle to trust what i’ve written right before, just take a look at gameplays elsewhere, then come back here, and make your personal evaluation.
    SMT V is running for being that hidden treasure that you were searching for.    … Expand
  59. Noygarn
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best games I ever played also it has great finals like all smt’s and has one of the best gameplay of all time
  60. Darne
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Excellent combat and addicting gameplay. The story could be better and deeper but it's still okay
  61. Darksparkh1
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    A must have if you like (J)rpgs.
    I actually like it more than Persona 5.

    I dont understand most of the negative reviews here, its like ppl who dont like (j)rpgs in general tryed it because they heard its great, but dont like it beccause they dont like any turn based (j)rpg.
  62. MadMaxxieXD
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Loving the game so far, very fun exploring, lots to collect, the new systems with essences and miracles is really cool, as well as the changes to fusion, it really sets you up to constantly change up your team and main character in response to whatever you face. My only slight negatives are that it's much easier than I expected coming from Nocturne, wish I had played on hard instead ofLoving the game so far, very fun exploring, lots to collect, the new systems with essences and miracles is really cool, as well as the changes to fusion, it really sets you up to constantly change up your team and main character in response to whatever you face. My only slight negatives are that it's much easier than I expected coming from Nocturne, wish I had played on hard instead of normal but still hard enough that I'm having fun. Highly recommend to fans of RPGs and games like Pokemon.… Expand
  63. SilverScale
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Good game, in terms on JRPG is totally insane. Im not giving it a 10 mainly because the performance issues and textures.
  64. Plantbat
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Buy this game, support it, it's the best looking game on Switch and it's the most fun. Best JRPG on the system.
  65. Harald23
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    This game is a 10. GOTY material. From the art style to the music, each demon has its own sets of unique animations, no other monster collecting game has this attention to details. The graphics are the best in an SMT game and the best from a JRPG on Switch.

    Combat is nice and balanced, you can kill demons with one hit with certain skills but some demons can too so you gotta be careful.    This game is a 10. GOTY material. From the art style to the music, each demon has its own sets of unique animations, no other monster collecting game has this attention to details. The graphics are the best in an SMT game and the best from a JRPG on Switch.

    Combat is nice and balanced, you can kill demons with one hit with certain skills but some demons can too so you gotta be careful. I love the gameplay loop of this game, it just flows so perfectly: you explore a new area, hunt for all the secrets, fight the new demons and recruit them and get the new sidequests and bosses.

    Difficulty, don't listen to distracted annoying reviewers: the game tells you from the start, if you are new to the series "easy" is recommended, if you are a returning player go with "normal", and if you want more challenge there is hard, and there is even a safety mode for babies. You can always lower the difficulty if you are struggling.

    Story is there enough to create the atmosphere and the mystery, but the big plot decisions are in the second half of the game.

    Overall this might end up being my favourite SMT.    … Expand
  66. Auusefesa
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    10/10, sound, art, music, sounds, characters, design, story, combat, everything in this game is 10/10
  67. raikanoba_916
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my first time playing a MegaTen JRPG. I am impressed! The lore is deep and the gameplay is intense and challenging.… Expand
  68. Omister7
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    From the reviews that compare this to persona, to the 0/10 reviews that saw in the review it is a 9.5, to the 0/10 reviews that clearly love the game and are simply "balancing the score to be a 9/10". Understand that next to monster hunter rise, this is the only game of the year option on switch. Andand any rpg fan will love it.
  69. senorcarbone
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece! Love the art direction and mechanics. It’s a fusion of the best parts of megaten and other jrpg series. Gives great power and freedom to the player without sacrificing fun.
  70. RRC45
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    One of the best JRPG of the year. Fun gameplay, good music, exploration is fun. All in all just a really fun game.
  71. Bnois
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Looks like a swarm of pokefanatics came here to make this game look worse than recent pokemon remakes.
    What can I say, you do you and people who know a thing or two about good games will have a blast playing this one.
  72. Ranger31
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Great game, better visuals than other games, the difficulty is something you can play with instead of no braining the entire game like with most of the new rpg games out there, as only grinding will not help you. The story is so immersive without needing to be thrown at your face every 5 minutes. The design of the world is pretty well done, as well as the movements of the MC, talking aboutGreat game, better visuals than other games, the difficulty is something you can play with instead of no braining the entire game like with most of the new rpg games out there, as only grinding will not help you. The story is so immersive without needing to be thrown at your face every 5 minutes. The design of the world is pretty well done, as well as the movements of the MC, talking about that, it reminds me, the animations are pretty well done as some demons even have unique skills with unique animations and chamera angles. A lot of effort is seen to be put in this game. I would definitely recommend it.… Expand
  73. syounen
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    this is my first smt game and i love it! the hard bosses even in normal mode. how punishing mistakes are, collection of demon. demon fusion. exploration everything.. im 60h in at the time of writing this and still have so many side quest i didn't finish. super recommendable for first timers like i was.
  74. TalionSwift
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Geez, I never really played many games in this franchise, but this one is the best that I've played. Definitely the only one I can say that I've beaten. However it was not an easy task but was quite fun. I love it.
  75. Dizo
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    good very good and probably the best game in our modern age no complaints haha
  76. Kotovskiy85
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Absolutely incredible game! Gameplay, graphics, music, plot, direction, characters, quests are all on a solid 10. You just turn it on and disappear for a few hours.
    The first thing that struck me was of course the gameplay - now you can jump and actively explore the area, the second is the graphics - WOW, this is a BOTW level, and the third is of course the bosses - I was able to defeat    Absolutely incredible game! Gameplay, graphics, music, plot, direction, characters, quests are all on a solid 10. You just turn it on and disappear for a few hours.
    The first thing that struck me was of course the gameplay - now you can jump and actively explore the area, the second is the graphics - WOW, this is a BOTW level, and the third is of course the bosses - I was able to defeat the first one only on the third attempt, and from the second I got such a strong kick in the ass that I had to raise the level for several hours and assemble a suitable team. This is simply amazing considering that this is a normal level of difficulty.
    JRPG elements work just great and make you think in almost every battle, especially with bosses. The last time I remember such a high-quality fight was in FFX.
    At first I didn't like the fact that all the icons, menus and style are straight from Tokyo Mirage Sessions FE, but after a few hours you start to see and understand their depth and difference - it's very cool.
    Endless gratitude to ATLUS for giving us this masterpiece!    … Expand
  77. BaronInjust
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    This game is beyond amazing the sole reason I bougth a switch all those years ago and it delivers. The game of the decade just buy it.
  78. Xeno2
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Gameplay 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Exploration 10/10 Story and characters 7/10 The game is similar to Pokémon in which the generally the core gameplay stays the same yet manages to shake it up through a few new mechanics or new features every game. In this case it’s the magatsui gauge and exploration which for the most part the game does fantastically. I will say people should temper their    Gameplay 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Exploration 10/10
    Story and characters 7/10 The game is similar to Pokémon in which the generally the core gameplay stays the same yet manages to shake it up through a few new mechanics or new features every game. In this case it’s the magatsui gauge and exploration which for the most part the game does fantastically. I will say people should temper their expectations when it comes to this game series. First of all it is not a persona game unlike those games the story and characters are weaker or more contextual. However the story it’s story telling is more like noturnes but it unfortunately is the weakest part of the game even among the entirety of the smt series.    … Expand
  79. Aosama
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Simply my favorite smt game so far
    With interesting story and great character design. The gameplay is also the best in the series And the music is breathtaking
  80. Ragnar_san
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Juego absolutamente genial, jugadlo y dejaros sorprender por un grandisimo jrpg.
  81. Na29292
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible game! I'm not a fan of jrpg, but this game made me love them! I recommend it to anyone… Expand
  82. cntrl
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Atlus delivered yet another SMT mainline game and this one certainly does not disappoint!
    If you're in for a challenging RPG with a great Press Turn Battle System and a dark storyline then SMT V is definitely worth a try!
  83. Hyrule34
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Shin Megami Tensei V is a wonderful JRPG, I have been playing the game for so many hours, it's fantastic. The game looks beautiful, the combat is great and the soundtrack is a banger. I also love the story and the characters. To anyone complaining that this game is hard: Just play in easy or the free DLC one which is safety mode. If you chose Normal or Hard, then yes the game is hard asShin Megami Tensei V is a wonderful JRPG, I have been playing the game for so many hours, it's fantastic. The game looks beautiful, the combat is great and the soundtrack is a banger. I also love the story and the characters. To anyone complaining that this game is hard: Just play in easy or the free DLC one which is safety mode. If you chose Normal or Hard, then yes the game is hard as hell. So I really don't get your complaint since there's difficulty options for a reason.
    Anyway, while the game looks wonderful on Switch, the frame rate might dip a bit but it's nothing serious. It doesn't hinder the experience. All in all, SMT V is a good SMT game and a great RPG.    … Expand
  84. Lazarus93
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    What a game, what a game indeed. Only negatives are docked mode performance issues.
  85. Ghost7100
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    This series had a rather slow but smooth transition into HD consoles & I gotta give props to the devs for that, excellent gameplay, exceptional soundtrack & art design, phenomenal storyline that leaves you with a lot to think about.
    Definitely one of the very best the Switch has to offer, & one of the very best iterations of this long running, pioneering series, don't sleep on this one.
  86. Gaioti
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    After playing P3:fes and P4 Golden and loving both, it was time to try SMT, and wow, please give it a try, this is without a doubt one of the best JRPGs ever made.
  87. JohnDoeVin
    Nov 17, 2021
    9
    Some story pacing and performance issues aside, SMT V is without a doubt the JRPG of the year for me. It brings back the fun strategic combat the series is known for and adds many customizable options for not only your main character but also your demons. I easily lost many hours simply focusing on building a better team to use in battle because I enjoyed this aspect so much. There areSome story pacing and performance issues aside, SMT V is without a doubt the JRPG of the year for me. It brings back the fun strategic combat the series is known for and adds many customizable options for not only your main character but also your demons. I easily lost many hours simply focusing on building a better team to use in battle because I enjoyed this aspect so much. There are over 200 playable demons and many of them with the right skills and attributes can be useful party members. It really just depends on how much work you’re willing to put into each one of them. While in past games some lower level demons served merely as fusion material for stronger ones, now you can build them in a way that they can be useful even at the end of the game. Demon negotiations have never been more fun as the dialogues are frequently hilarious and even though the outcomes can be just as unpredictable as previous games there is definitely a strategy to them. Visually the game looks beautiful running on Unreal Engine 4 and I can safely say that the demons and environments have never looked better! The post-apocalyptic areas are all intricately designed and nearly every nook and cranny is filled with a surprise for you to discover. Last but certainly not least is the amazing soundtrack. I still have some of the battle tracks looping in my head as I’m writing this. Bottom line: If you have even a slight interest in monster-collecting games or even just JRPG’s in general, I would highly recommend this game.… Expand
  88. Avgvsto
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Good Game. A new breath for JRPGs with its massive exploration and customization. A must-play for any Jrpg enjoyer.
  89. Mr_Duck
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    this is an incredible JRPG. people are review bombing this game for no reason. it is challenging, has great level design and music, and it has a beautiful art style. all of these come together to make one of the greatest JRPGs on the switch.
  90. 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 character driven story, look elsewhere, SMT is NOT Persona.
  91. 2_turnt
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    This game is simply amazing

    Game of the year
    Gameplay 10/10
    Graphics 8/10
    Music 10/10
    Story 9/10
    Characters 10/10
  92. Wex8
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Great game. Just everything about it is awesome. Music, combat, exploration are just soo good. Play it.
  93. FinedrivE
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Having played them all since the PS2 this one ranks up near the highest for me. I like it more than III and IV but not as much as IVA which was just weird AF and enjoyable to experience. The story is weaker than other entries like Strange Journey or IV and IVA. A couple of points: - 1. I miss the 2D sprites but understand their time has past. The 3D models look great though and and theHaving played them all since the PS2 this one ranks up near the highest for me. I like it more than III and IV but not as much as IVA which was just weird AF and enjoyable to experience. The story is weaker than other entries like Strange Journey or IV and IVA. A couple of points: - 1. I miss the 2D sprites but understand their time has past. The 3D models look great though and and the animation that goes along with them looks nice and breaths a little bit of life into some demons I’ve been seeing since the PS2 games. - 2. The English dub is good. It’s not great but it’s good. The Japanese dub is nice too. I’m not a “subs are better than dubs” guy but the Japanese voice acting is great. - 3. There are some breakneck changes in environment after the first area. I knew they would have more than just an open desert the entire game but the variety in environments is fantastic. - 4. OG Megaten folks will miss the dungeons. I do. I wish there had been another dungeon throw. In between some of the other areas but otherwise the ones we got were down nicely and added a different feel to the environments.

    - 5. The NORMAL difficulty is a fine place to start. This game is not as punishing as III and feels more inline for IV. That said HARD is brutal and your demons can miss even after accuracy buffs and some of the losses feel especially heart breaking after spending hours preparing. That said it was a good set up to start at normal and learn how to balance the Magastuhi and critical attacks with buffs and debuffs. - 6. The story is weaker than I was expecting. After IV and the ultra weird IVA story wise I was expecting a little more meat. I loved it and I thought they did well without it taking to much time but I would have liked to know a little more and had some of the details ironed out with our side characters. This is nowhere the depth of Strange Journey which was a high-water mark in story telling from Megaten. - 7. The Art direction, GUI, iconography and overall design is gorgeous. There is nothing that doesn’t feel like it was scrutinized thoroughly. Everything looks tight and precise. The scrolling battle Action menu works great. The colors for the buttons and the design in the menus feels great. The map works well and is easy to navigate with. - 8. This isn’t the best game in the world, it is however the best JRPG I have played in a few years and it was well worth the weight. The detail that went into the combat is where this game shines the most though. Every buff, power, attack, item and guard has been meticulously balanced in such a way that I haven’t found a single game-breaking spell combination. There are no easy spell loops or exploits that I’ve found yet. As a result you are absolutely required to pay attention. SMT V will brutalize you for become infected complacent even near the end. - 9. The difficulty ramps up violently, often taking you by surprise with enemies with alt weaknesses and strengths. If you aren’t taking time to balance your party and cover all the bases you will be a victim early on. - This is the best you can get JRPG wise in the current generation of consoles. You won’t find a more challenging and intense experience. That challenge rewards you with an amazing experience though as you realize you’ve mastered an area and know how to react throughout it. If you’re new to this series the easier options in difficulty are a great place to start. This is also the definitive Switch game for me this year. I have not been taxed by a game the way this one does since IV on the 3DS. Do not miss the opportunity to challenge yourself and grow. SMTV is a solid choice for someone who wants to master a game.    … Expand
  94. benjaminabel
    Jan 28, 2022
    10
    One of the best JRPGs on Switch so far. The overall score here would've been much higher if not for all the Persona comparisons. It's a different kind of game that does its job wonderfully.

    Pros: - Good level design with hidden paths that make exploration interesting. - Party building is very addictive. Demon fusion and skill inheritance allows you to carry even the lowest level    One of the best JRPGs on Switch so far. The overall score here would've been much higher if not for all the Persona comparisons. It's a different kind of game that does its job wonderfully.

    Pros:

    - Good level design with hidden paths that make exploration interesting.
    - Party building is very addictive. Demon fusion and skill inheritance allows you to carry even the lowest level party right to the endgame if you want.
    - The overall design and presentation is very stylish and memorable.
    - No random encounters.

    Cons:

    - The game looks too fancy for Switch which makes the performance suffer quite badly. Expect framerates below 30. Not a deal breaker at all, but worth mentioning. Atlus has never been good with the optimisation.    … Expand
  95. 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 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 theAs 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
  96. Lloyd01
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра.
    Очень нравится левел дизайн локаций и в меру сложные бои.
  97. Ars_Arcanum
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Another great entry in the SMT series. Great graphics and lots of content. Don't sleep on it!
  98. vitorzehel
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    O jogo é uma delícia de jogar e passar tempo. Sua dificuldade é ideal para os amantes de jrpg.
  99. Peetja
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    I absolutely love this game It is the perfect level of difficulty similar to that of dark souls where you get the rush after finally besting the boss
  100. dojomad
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    SMT V feature a huge step up from SMT IV, with upgraded models, a huge customization system, addictive combat and exploration. Despite its lapses in the story, the game emerges as one of the best Jrpgs on the Nintendo Switch and shows a good path for Atlus´s future with its first UE4 game.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 98
  3. Negative: 0 out of 98
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Mar 7, 2022
    80
    What a journey! After eight years of waiting, the fifth installment of MegaTen is finally here, and it manages to deliver a satisfying experience. It may not have the deepest plot or most interesting cast of human characters, but it's fun, and I appreciate that it challenged me to think more about myself, my beliefs and how I view the world around me. And how many games can do that? [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 76]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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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