Shin Megami Tensei V Review Roundup

Like the first born that grows up to only be outdone by their younger sibling in the eyes of their parents, the Shin Megami Tensei faces a similar reality. The hardcore dungeon crawler rpg has been taken over by the more mainstream pop flavour of the Persona series in recent years. Luckily, Level 5 still cares about it roots and thus, decided to give its fans another dose of the mainline series with Shin Megami Tensei V. Can the big brother keep up with the little brother? Here's the review roundup: 

DESTRUCTOID (SCORE 9/10)
'The seemingly endless possibilities of Shin Megami Tensei V directly fueled my desire to play it from the moment I got my copy. It’s overwhelming, but compartmentalized. The world is technically finite, but feels limitless. It’s just what a lot of people want out of an RPG, and the strong personality-driven throughput helps propel it past a lot of its competition.'

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IGN (SCORE 8/10)
'With extensive and satisfying party customization, excellent combat, and challenging enemies, Shin Megami Tensei V never left me feeling bored or burned out across its epic length. Exploration and platforming sections lend some much-needed variety when you're fighting so many similar battles in a row. I just couldn't shake the feeling that this was Persona without the heart – without the unforgettable companion characters, the potent personal story, the incredible soundtrack, and the jaw-dropping twists and turns. Still, if you're looking for a meaty, demanding, endlessly deep, and overall outstanding JRPG to sink your teeth into, Shin Megami Tensei V has heaping portions of it.'

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GAMESPOT  (SCORE 8/10)
'Shin Megami Tensei V is a game that demands a lot of the player--its slow pace and punishing difficulty will more than likely turn some folks off. But those who stick with it will find an incredibly rewarding experience that only gets better the further in you get. SMTV truly makes you feel like the weight of this crumbling, conflict-torn world of mythological nightmares rests firmly on your shoulders--but it's a burden you'll be glad you chose to bear.'

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POLYGON  (SCORE N/A)
'Despite that I was playing as a Nahobino, I rarely felt almighty. My small victories granted me satisfaction — guessing weaknesses, anticipating an attack that would have otherwise wiped my entire party — because whenever I entered a new area, I knew enemies wouldn’t go easy on me. If I was lucky, they would offer to spare me in exchange for items or money. But alas, this is not a world where luck is on my side.Yet it’s one I couldn’t wait to get back to — and I don’t want to leave any time soon.

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SCREEN RANT  (SCORE 4.5/5)
'Shin Megami Tensei V is an excellent game that more than lives up to the expectations of its specific series. While its innovations grate against its more ancient elements, what emerges is still something that manages to capture attention for its hefty playtime. It's not quite perfect, but it's probably up there with the best of SMT. Shin Megami Tensei V is perhaps the apex of its series thus far; whatever comes next should be its evolution.'

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NINTENDO LIFE (VIDEO REVIEW)

Overall, Shin Megami Tensei V currently sits at a Metascore of 87 from 50 reviews. That makes it the highest rated game in the series, and one that shortens the gap on it's Persona spin offs. 

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