Shin Megami Tensei V

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 760 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 554 out of 760
  2. Mixed: 47 out of 760
  3. Negative: 159 out of 760
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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Dizo
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    good very good and probably the best game in our modern age no complaints haha
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Ragnar_san
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Juego absolutamente genial, jugadlo y dejaros sorprender por un grandisimo jrpg.
  15. 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
  16. Roflan105
    Nov 22, 2021
    1
    Very bad game. Story is worst in all SMT franchise. Gameplay is mediocre, open world is good but fights are too easy even on hard mode.
  17. JK73
    Nov 24, 2021
    4
    Artificial difficulty that doesnt reward strategy but rather grinding levels, its either super easy or you get one shot, which in a turn based game is MISERABLE. Story and characters are forgettable but the open world and world building is incredible, carries the game.
  18. 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!
  19. 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
  20. Lazarus93
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    What a game, what a game indeed. Only negatives are docked mode performance issues.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. Wex8
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Great game. Just everything about it is awesome. Music, combat, exploration are just soo good. Play it.
  29. 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
  30. celtaheaven
    Sep 4, 2022
    2
    I wanted to have the will to explain in details how bad this game is. I tried to not bring myself, wasting my time, to explain such disgraceful and disappointing this game was, but yet here I am.

    To summarize: 10/10 gameplay, 8/10 visual and 7/10 audio direction; seems good right? Well, this is the reason why individual factors dont play in how a videogame product is good, because in    I wanted to have the will to explain in details how bad this game is. I tried to not bring myself, wasting my time, to explain such disgraceful and disappointing this game was, but yet here I am.

    To summarize: 10/10 gameplay, 8/10 visual and 7/10 audio direction; seems good right? Well, this is the reason why individual factors dont play in how a videogame product is good, because in everything else this game is awful. I can't even describe how bad it is. Awful plot, characters, development, ending; everything else.

    The game basically tries way too hard to pose as something minimalist, objective, stylish, end up being the laziest unfinished videogame I've ever seen from a double to triple A industry.

    This game became the reason why I wont pre-order any other game, even from a "trustful" company.    … Expand
  31. 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
  32. Quadrin
    May 30, 2022
    7
    If you are primarily wondering if you should buy this game or not: I would definitely recommend it, despite its flaws.

    I've been looking forward to the next title of the mainline Shin Megami Tensei series for years, and the prospect of another console game (the last one being Nocturne, which was first released about 20 years ago) for my favorite game series was obviously a big thing for    If you are primarily wondering if you should buy this game or not: I would definitely recommend it, despite its flaws.

    I've been looking forward to the next title of the mainline Shin Megami Tensei series for years, and the prospect of another console game (the last one being Nocturne, which was first released about 20 years ago) for my favorite game series was obviously a big thing for me.

    After spending nearly 100 hours in total, I can say that this game is a good time. The biggest pro about it is the demon fusion, collecting, and personalization. Every single demon in some way feels unique to each other, and all the new ones, animated amazingly, have at least one unique move with its own animation and effects, so even underleveled demons feel important as the game goes on. The combat itself is the mostly the same great press-turn system from Nocturne, with a few changes. For once, the smirk system introduced in IV is now replaced with the magatsuhi gauge, which when full can be used to do an instant super move, and while there are many kinds of these super moves, only a couple are really good. The damage however in general is now level-based, meaning no matter how skillful or prepared you are for a boss, you MUST be near or at the level of the boss to even stand a chance (without an hour long cheese fest). Speaking of bosses: they have 2x health than they should, so fights at times really overstay their welcome.

    V is a new take towards the overall movement of the game. Instead of a constant line of dungeons and random encounters, you have 4 large worlds with a couple small dungeons, and demons in the overworld are pretty easy to avoid, save a specific annoying lion-falcon jerk. The controlling and movement of the MC himself is really fun, and especially the 1st world feels great to run up and slide down sandy hills.

    The visuals of this game are really impressive for the Nintendo Switch; the console will definitely overheat in just short play sessions, and there will be major pop-ins for a couple seconds for models appearing in battles and cutscenes, but you'll still have a good graphical time. As emulators have shown (which I myself didn't use), the game can look absolutely stunning, so I blame the switch rather than SMT V itself for its performance.

    Now, my biggest issue with V: the story. I often here many say that SMT V is solely for the gameplay, and the story isn't meant to be the main focus. I couldn't disagree more (I find IV to have one of the best plots in history). There are characters in this game that barely have any development, and are either sidelined or thrown out once you deal with them. While there are some good moments here and there, I can't deny that charcters that had only 5 minutes of any role in past entries had a much more profound and interesting role than most of the characters on the BOX ART of the game!

    Overall, while this game was somewhat disappointing, with a shockingly small amount of content beyond the really well-made balancing and collecting aspect, I still find it to be a good game, and honestly the best rpg of 2021, which isn't saying much.    … Expand
  33. ShadowofZexa
    Nov 23, 2021
    2
    The game is just rinse and repeat you keep doing the same thing over and over again it becomes absolutely grueling
  34. 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
  35. Lloyd01
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра.
    Очень нравится левел дизайн локаций и в меру сложные бои.
  36. 2random
    Dec 2, 2021
    4
    The game feels like persona with 100 times less money spent on development.
    Some features are non existent, or just bad:
    - Graphics. Though the game looks like it was made for PS2, it still lags. - Walking through the city. You can only move your character on a map. - Most of the social stuff- hanging out with friends, etc. is not there. - Music. There are like 2 BGM tracks and 2    The game feels like persona with 100 times less money spent on development.
    Some features are non existent, or just bad:
    - Graphics. Though the game looks like it was made for PS2, it still lags.
    - Walking through the city. You can only move your character on a map.
    - Most of the social stuff- hanging out with friends, etc. is not there.
    - Music. There are like 2 BGM tracks and 2 battle tracks playing in a loop. It felt extremely annoying after few hours.
    - Endless grind. Normal mobs give you little exp, so you'll have to run around killing special type of mobs that give more exp. But you can't kill em without a special item you can buy from a NPC. So, you just go to the shop, buy 10 items, kill 10 mobs, repeat, repeat, repeat. The item allows you to oneshot them, so there is no fun in this process whatsoever. And after you level up just enough, you can proceed to the next area (and continue that same boring process).
    - Secondary quests. They're either like "go there and talk to that person" or like "kill 5 creatures of this type". Extremely boring, but you'll still have to do all of them to get some exp.
    - Level design. So, there's a desert. It's not even close to being as good as the one in Nier Automata, though it looks kinda similar. And that's it. There's a desert with some ruins here and there. It's filled with enemies that respawn seconds after you kill them.
    - Story. Though I've set my expectations pretty low, the game somehow still managed to disappoint me. The game places a marker on a map you have to get to. After an hour of killing your enemies, you finally get there, watch a 20 second long dialogue or a cutscene and get a new marker on a map.
    - Bossfights. They're way too easy, once you get the hang of it. You just die once, to check it's affinity- e.g. the thing attacks with fire and is weak to ice. Then, you make yourself resistant to fire, grab a few demons with strong ice attacks, and you're done. Bosses are neither challenging nor interesting.
    - Gameplay. This is the main issue. After you spend few hours in game, get familiar with all the mechanics, nothing but grind awaits you. Lets say, you're at lvl5. You see a new quest marker. You get there, and all the mobs running around are lvl10. You grind for an hour and get to lvl10. Now you go to the next quest marker, but all the mobs are lvl15! So, you grind for an hour and a half to get to lvl15. And the thing continues until you get either bored or beat the game, whatever happens first. Unlike in persona, you see no consequences of your actions, you have no reason to fight, and you get no rewards for the progress you make. Instead of being like "oh man, I'm really fired up, let me punish that bad guy!", you're more like "oh man, don't tell me I'll have to kill these same mobs for 2 more hours".    … Expand
  37. Ars_Arcanum
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Another great entry in the SMT series. Great graphics and lots of content. Don't sleep on it!
  38. vitorzehel
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    O jogo é uma delícia de jogar e passar tempo. Sua dificuldade é ideal para os amantes de jrpg.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. gq_foine
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    WOW! GAME OF THE YEAR!! Ignore all the ridiculous 0 or less than 8 on this!

    This was the most addicting most exciting game of the series! I have over 70hrs into the game and still feel like I need to play through again for the final True ending! ABSOLUTELY THE BEST GAME ON THE SWITCH! People who don't like the game either don't understand how to play and die all the time or they    WOW! GAME OF THE YEAR!! Ignore all the ridiculous 0 or less than 8 on this!

    This was the most addicting most exciting game of the series! I have over 70hrs into the game and still feel like I need to play through again for the final True ending! ABSOLUTELY THE BEST GAME ON THE SWITCH! People who don't like the game either don't understand how to play and die all the time or they too unintelligent to understand how the game works!

    It's hands down the BEST Turnbase game!! I loved Persona 4 and 5 but Shin Megami is a darker more difficult game! It is the Souls of Turnbase!    … Expand
  42. diegoywea
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing SMT game, I've been playing JRPG's for almost all my life since FF3. SMT is my favorite saga and SMT V must be the best JRPG of this year, and maybe one of the best Main SMT series games.
    It has a reasonable difficulty, great demon designs, GREAT MUSIC, a nice story, a very interesting story and mechanics, a lot of improve from the latest series in terms of QOL introduced.
    It is    Amazing SMT game, I've been playing JRPG's for almost all my life since FF3. SMT is my favorite saga and SMT V must be the best JRPG of this year, and maybe one of the best Main SMT series games.
    It has a reasonable difficulty, great demon designs, GREAT MUSIC, a nice story, a very interesting story and mechanics, a lot of improve from the latest series in terms of QOL introduced.
    It is really funny that people is downvoting this masterpiece of the Nintendo Switch, maybe they are Persona fans trying to get some attention. And what I need to tell you, haters, is that we must unite and support Atlus because they gave us a really great game, it has a lot of charms and love, you can feel the love put in this.
    All around, masterpiece of this JRPG era, if you don't like the difficulty just go away and play the repetitive and BRAND NEW (ha, jokes) Pokemon.
    Art: 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Graphics:10/10
    Replayabilty: 10/10 (lots of different endings as usual)
    Gameplay: 9/10 (Magatsuhi mechanics are interesting for player and enemies)
    Story: 8/10
    Characters: 8/10
    Difficulty: Hard if you don't play SMT main series, if not, the difficulty is around SMTIV levels I would say. Easier than Nocturne.
    Support Atlus, this is a great game, don't downvote just because you are bad or want to cry because Persona 5 isn't on the Switch. This is way better than Persona 5.    … Expand
  43. Bangarangura
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    It took a few hours to warm to the changes from the previous Smt games but if you stick with it, you'll be won over. Really great gameplay loop, never really feel overwhelmed and the atmosphere, music, art is all excellent. Best looking switch game, and runs perfectly without any need for a day 1 patch. Game developing done properly
  44. casasbahia
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing, i found the joy that i used to have with turn based games with this one
  45. FalcoZuero
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Even though the story is barely there, the most important part of a SMT game(the gameplay) is nearly flawless. I would give it a high 80 so I’m rounding it my score to a 9
  46. KevWen
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This is definitely my game of the year for Nintendo Switch! Enjoyed more than Monster Hunter Rise and even Metroid Dread. 10/10
  47. wellrx
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Una juego increible, de una saga increible, merece mas reconocimiento esta clase de juegos tan buenos.
  48. Yuushio
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    If you like JRPGs, turn-based (press-turn) combat or jusz SMT in general, you won't be disappointed at ALL! This has to be the most accessible SMT game by far. It's fairly difficult,but easy to get used to. The new essence system makes fusing even more fun!
  49. liathwulf
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    I never ever go out of my way to write reviews on metacritic, but this is hands down the best rpg I've played in god knows how long. For fans of the series, play it on hard, it does not disappoint. This game made me realize, where the **** did exploration go in RPGs? This game made me realize how much I miss that. There are tons of demons and nooks and crannies and treasure and side questsI never ever go out of my way to write reviews on metacritic, but this is hands down the best rpg I've played in god knows how long. For fans of the series, play it on hard, it does not disappoint. This game made me realize, where the **** did exploration go in RPGs? This game made me realize how much I miss that. There are tons of demons and nooks and crannies and treasure and side quests tucked away that you may just randomly end up stumbling back upon while re exploring areas and asking yourself, how did I miss this? Or how the hell would I have ever known this was here?

    Party customization? Top notch, like pokemon status amount of demon choices, but better because through the fusion system you can perform all sorts of amazing tricks with your demons. Your main character can also be built in all sorts of ways, and in hard mode, you will find yourself wracking your brain, scrambling through items, or doubling back to get a demon with zan to make certain trash mobs easier to kill. Oh, and **** can kill you. Fast. Trash or not, saving often is a must. This is one of the few games where "escape with 100% chance" items will be good friends of yours. Strategically, its everything an RPG should be (I can't speak for normal mode, but I'd imagine it would be plenty hard if you were brand new).

    Also like all SMT games, this has a super weird mysterious occult storyline with branching ending choices.
    If you like GREAT rpgs that make you work for wins and wrack your brain for strategic upper hands, do it! Buy this game!    … Expand
  50. asomelord
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Excellent game, my only complaints are slight nitpics about things previous installments do better. An excellent start for people who want to get into the series
  51. CringeNaeNaeBab
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    It has flaws, but I really love it for what it was. It’s probably closer to an 8.5 to me but I’ll take a 9/10. It has an infamously weak narrative but makes up for it with incredibly compelling visuals, gameplay, atmosphere, and side quests. I hope Atlus fixes the issues of this game in the future, I hate that it has to come to that, but it’s better than having the potential of this gamesIt has flaws, but I really love it for what it was. It’s probably closer to an 8.5 to me but I’ll take a 9/10. It has an infamously weak narrative but makes up for it with incredibly compelling visuals, gameplay, atmosphere, and side quests. I hope Atlus fixes the issues of this game in the future, I hate that it has to come to that, but it’s better than having the potential of this games story never getting realized.… Expand
  52. Denuath
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Great creature collector and jrpg mix with lots of content. Loading times are fast, graphics are okay and music is awesome.
  53. jonmurrs
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    This game is incredible. It runs smooth and looks good. Probably one of the better games available on the switch. I am excited to play more. Giving it a 9 because persona 5 is just better-not a switch game, though.
  54. UltraGigaChad
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Best game ever. Best game ever. Best game ever. Best game ever. Best game ever.
  55. rucinax
    Nov 28, 2021
    1
    Boring game, you just do the same things over and over again, story is uninteresting, characters are boring. Could have been acceptable 20 years ago...
  56. RicardoDavid
    Nov 23, 2021
    1
    I bought this game when it had a 9 user score. I realized too late those were paid reviews. This site should do something to prevent that to happen. I guess it's the last time I believe these reviews.
    The game story is really dumb, gameplay boring, graphics are the worst in Switch, and they scam you to buy "DLC" which is just a part of the game and should be included. I didn't give it a 0    I bought this game when it had a 9 user score. I realized too late those were paid reviews. This site should do something to prevent that to happen. I guess it's the last time I believe these reviews.
    The game story is really dumb, gameplay boring, graphics are the worst in Switch, and they scam you to buy "DLC" which is just a part of the game and should be included. I didn't give it a 0 because the summoning system was ok.    … Expand
  57. Caseron
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Amazing Game Definitely RPGOTY 2021
    Gameplay 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Story 7/10
    Characters design 10/10
    Music 10/10
  58. Yeeeeeeee
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    My favorite of the SMT games and in the Megami Tensei series so far. Looking forward to playing more in the future!
  59. fireshm
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    great game, One of the best RPGs of this year

    Buy this game, support it, we need more of this types of game, good job ATLUS
  60. CallMeRa0uF
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    I'm 30 hours in and I can safely say that it's one of my favorite games in 2021, all that hype was worth it honestly, I don't have a lot of complaints regarding this game but I have to say that sometimes the switch can't handle some of the models and visuals which leads to some bad stutters and textures pop-ins, and please do not listen to all those negative reviews, they're just a bunchI'm 30 hours in and I can safely say that it's one of my favorite games in 2021, all that hype was worth it honestly, I don't have a lot of complaints regarding this game but I have to say that sometimes the switch can't handle some of the models and visuals which leads to some bad stutters and textures pop-ins, and please do not listen to all those negative reviews, they're just a bunch of whinny PlayStation fanboys who want it released on the PS4.… Expand
  61. Comicmaster138
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    The game has a really good story and has captivating semi open environments. My only complaint tis that a lot of the bosses can be HP sponges which drag out the time to complete boss fights.
  62. Amberstorm
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    Probably the single most important thing to say in regards to SMT V is that it is not a game for everyone. If you are looking for a game with a colorful cast or do not enjoy slower or methodical games, do not pick this game up, you will not enjoy it. However, if you are alright with that being the case, then SMT V is by far one of the most satisfying games that I have played in a longProbably the single most important thing to say in regards to SMT V is that it is not a game for everyone. If you are looking for a game with a colorful cast or do not enjoy slower or methodical games, do not pick this game up, you will not enjoy it. However, if you are alright with that being the case, then SMT V is by far one of the most satisfying games that I have played in a long time.

    The game's open world works to make it truly feel like you are fighting tooth and nail for every inch of ground you make, slowly fighting your way through the horde of demons that lays in front of you. Backtracking for things like farming vending machines for money is quick and mostly painless and gives you a real sense of power as you can effortless stomp any enemy who before you were wary of. Exploration is also quite enjoyable as there is so many collectables or items to find that even while backtracking you will occasionally run into a Miman you missed.

    Gameplay is rock solid and sticks to a formula that has remained solid for years. Aliments and Buffs/Debuffs remain as viable as always unlike many other JRPG franchises, even with the shift to "Persona buffs" with single target buffs in the early game and a set time limit to buffs that needs to be refreshed every few turns. Combat can certainly get a bit repetitive, but you level up and get access to new demons at a consistent rate to where your party is often a revolving door of new demons coming and old reliable leaving as their viability runs thin, so there is always some new spice being added to gameplay. Boss fights are difficult and require proper planning to defeat on higher difficult, which in turn makes the extremely memorable.

    Probably my biggest gripes are accuracy and how even when striking an enemy on the overworld to initiate combat, they can still gain the first turn. Flying enemies in particular can be a real pain in the ass in the regard. Accuracy feels a bit too low without the use of buffs/debuffs. Bosses are mostly fine in this regard since you will be using buffs and debuffs in those fights and most early game bosses lack additional mob enemies, but it really hurts in random encounter with multiple enemies where Sukukaja and Sukunda are far less impactful and the lost of 2 press turns can be devastating. This is only a major issue in the first few areas of the game until you get access to AOE accuracy buffs like Cautious Cheer and Masukukaja, but reducing the cost of a miss to 1.5 Press Turns or giving the player access to Masukukaja or Masukunda a bit earlier would be a very welcome change in my books

    Overall, this is an incredible game and a worthy entry into the franchise.    … Expand
  63. DoraWill
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Amazing gameplay and soundtrack just like other Atlus titles. Exploration is super fun which is the nice direction of SMT series. New demon designs are great .But I hope there will be more dungeon like tradition SMT game. Easily one of my favourite JRPG.
  64. TuturuDESU
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Best combat and balance in series, great gameplay, awesome music, story is kinda just ok, really comfortable in portable mode, worth trying out
  65. Philliesophic
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    This is the most fun I've ever had playing the Switch, this game is so good, I think it might be my new favorite. I can't wait to play other games in the franchise.
  66. ATPMan08
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Better than SMT4A, but it's a crime that it has to be played on an overpriced gimmick console that barely runs even first party games at native resolution.
  67. Cakwe
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    Graphics 8/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Music 9/10
    Story 8/10
    Characters 7/10
    Replayablity 10/10

    Exceeded my expectation. But man being able switch exclusive, make this game suffer a lot from performance issues. Overall i give this game 8 out of 10.
  68. zeanon
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Easily the best Shin Megami Tensei game in the entire series. The gameplay is amazing as usual, the environments are extremely fun to explore and run around, and the music is on point. Definitely would recommend anyone who loves RPGs to try this game.
  69. Itsmine
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game I've put about 40 hours in to this so far I've enjoyed this game thought the third area is kinda annoying it's kinda a maze if you're not paying attention still fun though just beat the Demon lord took me about 3 times to beat him so I'll recommend this to anyone who enjoys a hard jrpg.… Expand
  70. tomh3115
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    Story: 7/10
    Characters: 6/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    OST: 9/10
    Atmosphere: 10/10
    Replayability: 10/10
    Overall: 9/10
  71. Zfong4
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    Crazy fun and addictive game.

    This is basically Dragon Quest + Pokémon + Final Fantasy on steroids!
  72. Maddozman555
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    Si vienes buscando una experiencia parecida a persona, no la encontratas aquí, a pesar de que comparten lore, smt y persona son productos muy diferentes.
    Si te gustan los juegos con dificultad, un sistema de combate profundo pero a la vez entretenido, un lore grande, tomas de decisiones que te harán pensar en que tipo de persona eres, dale una oportunidad a este juego que siempre pasa    Si vienes buscando una experiencia parecida a persona, no la encontratas aquí, a pesar de que comparten lore, smt y persona son productos muy diferentes.
    Si te gustan los juegos con dificultad, un sistema de combate profundo pero a la vez entretenido, un lore grande, tomas de decisiones que te harán pensar en que tipo de persona eres, dale una oportunidad a este juego que siempre pasa desapercibido    … Expand
  73. Green_Booze
    Nov 27, 2021
    9
    The game is perfect in all ways. SMT V is everything I wanted - smart tough turn based battles, great locations that inspire exploration, nice soundtrack, lots of mythological creatures and awesome demons design.
    The only reason I can not give it a 10 is first day DLC with extra demons.
  74. AnimaVortex
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Best Shin Megami game ever!
    Awesome design and music. The battle system is good and deep.
    This game might be a little too hard for casual players on the default setting but there are more forgiving difficulties to choose from.
  75. camjam1130
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    This is literally the best SMT has ever been. If you're a fan of JRPGs or looking for a real good time, pick this game up.
  76. vodkaffee
    Jan 24, 2022
    9
    i have played a lot of megaten games and this is a very good addition to the series; yes the story on mainline is the weakest since 1, but is in no way a bad game. the ost is a complete banger, the exploration aspect in the kinda open world is somehow a 10/10 in their first try. The battle mechanics are the best from the series (except for Nocturne imo) and as any megaten game it oozesi have played a lot of megaten games and this is a very good addition to the series; yes the story on mainline is the weakest since 1, but is in no way a bad game. the ost is a complete banger, the exploration aspect in the kinda open world is somehow a 10/10 in their first try. The battle mechanics are the best from the series (except for Nocturne imo) and as any megaten game it oozes tone and personality and has a loot of repliability, also talking with demons is never not fun… Expand
  77. rockluis
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Great game.
    One of my favorite series of all time and this is one of the best entries on It.
  78. Red_Meridian
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Definitely a huge step up for the series and for Atlus itself. Impressive and well worth the wait.
  79. MinatoArisato
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    It’s best SMT EVER!!! Nahobino looks Awesome. 12/10!!! And nice graphics for Nintendo Switch.
  80. Arturos
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. people are so dumb, just because there are demons doesn't mean it's a persona game don't you expect to have a social link with your companions or to spend time with them there is nothing of that and SMTV it's better than a persona,just buy the game. Its a fantastic and very challenging JRPG.… Expand
  81. jujsjujin
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    very challenging and fun, with great exploration and combat, while the story feels a bit lackluster, the other parts of the game make up for it
  82. speepo
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shin Megami Tensei V is an excellent game, as usual from ATLUS. The new style of gameplay, separate from the series' standard of dungeons, is refreshing and brings something new to the table. I also do enjoy the numerous interactions with demons, the gameplay features, and new animations that occur. The music is also stellar as usual, feeling just as great as Shin Megami Tensei IV's soundtrack. However, I do have one or two problems with the game. Firstly, the story's mostly what one would expect. Unlike something like IV Apocalypse or Nocturne, there's no real change to the setup of the Law/Chaos dynamic. Neutral is the unambiguous best option again. There's nothing similar to Reasons too, and those were a unique change of pace that made Nocturne feel more unique from the previous games. Meanwhile, while a few characters like Dazai do have character development, many others are as flat as they were at the start such as Yuzuru, or do nothing like Miyazu. I do like the more nuanced take of the Law/Chaos dynamic where both sides have legitimate points instead of being bloodthirsty angels/demons though. All in all, great game.… Expand
  83. Kuzunoha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Buen juego, lo pase bien y si sale Raidou Kuzunoha con un DLC seria perfecto
  84. Qanchi
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    So far the best SMT game out there.
    Combat is a mix of previous installments with a little sprinkle of new ones. Great variety of demons, unique and interesting summoning mechanic. The game looks great on switch, The soundtrack is amazing, even the lwl up OST sounds heavenly.
    The only con that I have with this game the DLC bundle with extra end game content, I am not a fan of such    So far the best SMT game out there.
    Combat is a mix of previous installments with a little sprinkle of new ones. Great variety of demons, unique and interesting summoning mechanic. The game looks great on switch, The soundtrack is amazing, even the lwl up OST sounds heavenly.
    The only con that I have with this game the DLC bundle with extra end game content, I am not a fan of such machinations, which this was post release update, or at least they could release them monthly as updates to spice things up.    … Expand
  85. guiletheguiles
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    I'm not even sure what I'm supposed to write here other than THIS IS THE BEST SMT GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED!
    Even with a few nitpicks towards a few aspects of the game, it finally feels like they have perfected the formula that they've been using for decades.
    Everything in itshines from the moment you boot it up. The first thing I want to mention is just how PERFECT the soundtrack is!    I'm not even sure what I'm supposed to write here other than THIS IS THE BEST SMT GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED!
    Even with a few nitpicks towards a few aspects of the game, it finally feels like they have perfected the formula that they've been using for decades.

    Everything in itshines from the moment you boot it up. The first thing I want to mention is just how PERFECT the soundtrack is! There isn't a single bad track. Every single song is superb, aiding in building a fantastic atmosphere and an epic experience, wether you're in a boss fight or fusing demons.
    And speaking of atmosphere, like almost every other SMT game, its just fantastic. The unique apocalyptic and high-stakes challenges and moments that you go through are very immersive and just absolutely engaging. In addition to how immersive it plays and how perfect it sounds, it's also worth mentioning how good it looks. Especially for a Switch game. It does take a MAJOR hit in how it runs, as you can clearly see the fps taking huge dips. But with that said, it's also incredible to see how marvelous the environments and designs are. The devs managed to pull it off.

    The highlight of SMT V is certainly how accessible and refined the gameplay is. From battling to fusing, it feels like a modern and necessary take on an old functional formula.
    The combat system is familiar, with quality life changes that makes it the series best. Fusion system is magnificent and works smoothly and with ease unlike previous games. Most sidequests are good, balancing challenging and rewarding tasks. And the bosses... they're a delight to fight. From optional to mandatory ones. They all hit the right notes. Especially the final boss and the game's super boss. Two of the greatest JRPG bosses I've fought in a while.

    It's amazing to see that one of my biggest gripes with previous games of the series feels resolves. I hated how unbalanced and unfair they could get at times, and I didn't feel that at all with SMT V. Sure, rng can still catch you by surprise, but it's rare and usually just happens to the unprepared.
    Grinding can also be done pretty quickly. In fact, I only felt the need to grind for the super boss.

    If there's anything bad to say about this game, it's certainly two things:

    1 - The story can be quite shallow. It's good, packs a nice ominous vibe, at times it's as minimalistic as SMT 3 - but it just lacks depth! The characters are cool, the setting is good, protagonists are interesting and the whole conumdrum is bleak enough to keep you interested, but there's just something missing. It feels a little undercooked.

    2 - Exploration sucks. It's the worst part of the game. The first and second area are great, but the third and fourth are MAZES! It can be quite frustrating, especially if you're trying to get everything, like the fun little Mimans and all amalgams. The environments, depiste how beautiful they look, can also look bland and repetitive sometimes.

    But that's it. That's my long and loving review of the perfect game that is SMT V. It's definitely not for everyone, because it can often feel pretty niche. But it's a rare diamond. One that looks, sounds and plays perfectly.    … Expand
  86. Neal6789
    Nov 28, 2021
    9
    Easily the best turn based RPG that has come out this year, and one of my personal picks for game of the year. The claims about the story being non-existent or terrible are greatly exaggerated. This is a game that similar to SMT 3: Nocturne, has a more minimal “show not tell” approach to story telling and instead focuses on alignments and opens some grand philosophical discussion withEasily the best turn based RPG that has come out this year, and one of my personal picks for game of the year. The claims about the story being non-existent or terrible are greatly exaggerated. This is a game that similar to SMT 3: Nocturne, has a more minimal “show not tell” approach to story telling and instead focuses on alignments and opens some grand philosophical discussion with depth that a lot of RPG stories are lacking in my opinion. I have preferred how the Shin Megami Tensei series doesn’t try to force character interactions down your throat at every turn and doesn’t rely as much on tropes as other titles in the JRPG genre. All of this said, I have preferred the story of other entries in the mainline series, my favorite being Strange Journey. The gameplay is top notch though and has made this a thoroughly enjoyable experience for me personally and graphically this game is one of the most impressive I’ve seen yet on the Nintendo Switch, and the frame rate has been fairly stable for me playing in handheld mode. I highly recommend this game to anyone who has loved the JRPG genre, but is maybe tired with some of the tropes and gimmicks that more recent entries in popular series have put out lately. When I discovered this series it was a breath of fresh air for me, and that’s still just as true to this day with Shin Megami Tensei V.… Expand
  87. FruityDerp
    Dec 29, 2021
    10
    A game that portrays the developer's goals and shows that they understood what kind of game they wanted to make from the start. As a newbie to the Megaten franchise, it was a great way to familiarise myself with the intricate fusion system and battling mechanics. The game looks beautiful, especially for the Switch and shows that Unreal Engine is capable of outputting good looking andA game that portrays the developer's goals and shows that they understood what kind of game they wanted to make from the start. As a newbie to the Megaten franchise, it was a great way to familiarise myself with the intricate fusion system and battling mechanics. The game looks beautiful, especially for the Switch and shows that Unreal Engine is capable of outputting good looking and optimised games. The netherworld is an interesting landscape with much to be found and lots to look at. The demons that reside in this world are all unique and fantastically modelled and textured. I felt like I was talking to them sometimes, it was a really different feeling from any game I've ever played. The story was a little iffy and although the world exploration more than made up for it, I was still hoping for more. I'll definitely be devoting more time to the series though.… Expand
  88. Jochristian
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    This game is so much fun I have a ps5 and because of this game I have stopped playing it very addicting I’m playing on hard mode and is definitely very challenging you have to level up and grind a little to defeat some of the bosses but wow is this game Amazing!! Graphics 9 Gameplay 10
    Story 9
    Fun factor 10
  89. Kadanka
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Game is very good and very fun. All the negative stuff people are saying are what make it good. These reviewers have bad taste. Best RPG I’ve played in a very long time. V.Recommend
  90. lolhhh
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    I really enjoy the monster collecting and harder the story is also pretty good so far difficulty definitely one of the best jrpgs this year
  91. Rpg89
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Don't mind the 0 ratings. If you're into JRPG do yourself a favor and purchase the game you won't regret your investment. This game is better than all the SMT games before it in every way I can think of.
  92. butterletto
    Mar 8, 2022
    0
    People need to learn not be a fanboy, value their money and time and get a little smarter so that game developers improve themselves and make their games better in terms of everything!
  93. LeXTReC
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best JRPG I have play in a while. It have a very good difficulty and its amazing a game like this can run on the Nintendo Switch. The soundtrack is also good, according to the type of game.
  94. squallara
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Nice game. Feels like an adult version of pokemon. Gotta catchem all (demons)
  95. Gamingking007
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Stunning game ! You have to be patient and grind but it’s worth it because the world is beautiful even though it’s on a switch . The monsters are awesome and the system is very deep . It’s not persona ! It’s a dark , angels vs demons story driven adventure which is really worth trying if you enjoy jrpg and a deep but not unfair system . It is difficult so be ready for that .
  96. 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, 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.
  97. magicman420
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Good game, very hard but rewarding.. much better than what this user score says, game obviously got spammed with multiple bad reviews so add about a point to get the real score of this game
  98. ariajohnnson
    Dec 14, 2021
    9
    SMT V is a pretty decent game.
    The combat is very entertaining and is the best part of the game, it isn't that hard but punishes you enough for not thinking things through and making dumb mistakes. Oh -- and the art man ! The environments, characters, and cutscenes are all so stunning, considering this a just a switch game.
    As for the bad... Where this game lacks the most is within    SMT V is a pretty decent game.
    The combat is very entertaining and is the best part of the game, it isn't that hard but punishes you enough for not thinking things through and making dumb mistakes. Oh -- and the art man ! The environments, characters, and cutscenes are all so stunning, considering this a just a switch game.

    As for the bad... Where this game lacks the most is within the story. Some parts of the story felt rather forced. And characters aren't too interesting either. So don't expect P5 gameplay or anything coming into this game.

    Anyhow, SMT V is an incredibly fun game to play! A solid like 8.5/10 from me :)
    Go snag a copy of demon Pokémon dude !    … Expand
  99. 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 still: it is good.

    The story is serviceable, but that would be my only complain. I love this game
  100. yuki12345
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    單純從玩家角度來說…真的非常非常好玩！
    惡魔合成系統對於我這種有收集癖的人來說是欲罷不能的存在～～
    千萬不要在工作日玩哦，會玩到深夜，真的能上癮
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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