Good questionThis poll question is boring, because there is an obviously correct answer.
Better poll question: is it styled SMTV or SMT V?
I go with SMT V because the former looks like it says SM and then TV lol.
Good questionThis poll question is boring, because there is an obviously correct answer.
Better poll question: is it styled SMTV or SMT V?
Fair. I don't think I have the power to change that thoughThis poll question is boring, because there is an obviously correct answer.
Better poll question: is it styled SMTV or SMT V?
Oh, it's not a serious criticism of your poll lolFair. I don't think I have the power to change that though
There's more turn based combat, but I like Press Turn (what III, IV, IV:A, V, and the Digital Devil Saga games) better than the modern Persona combat. They do share many similarities, such as extra actions for hitting weaknesses.I never played an SMT game, but with persona I played only the last one (not the royal version) and I liked it more than I though (never been much into turn based battles). Curios to hear reviews because from what i saw until now it looks great
I'll never not find it funny that the first game that looks truly modern from Atlus is a game on the Switch. Super hyped to get my hands on it
Switch pulling a miracle. To be fair Catherine look pretty nice for a PS3/360 game I think, but the scope of that game is smaller.
The non calendar structure appeals more to me also, I checked the nocturne HD, but had. a lot to play at the time and though I could wait for the "announcement" of the V to check a more modern gameThere's more turn based combat, but I like Press Turn (what III, IV, IV:A, V, and the Digital Devil Saga games) better than the modern Persona combat. They do share many similarities, such as extra actions for hitting weaknesses.
SMT doesn't have a calendar and has a structure of going dungeon to dungeon, with not as much focus on the human characters. Nocturne HD is available now on Switch, PS4, and Steam, but at this point I would probably just wait for V since it's only a little over a month away. Definitely play Nocturne HD if you like V though!
Oh absolutely, same for Persona 5, honestly. It's just that, yeah, their scope and design was much more limited so they "feel" older than they really are. Still great games thoSwitch pulling a miracle. To be fair Catherine look pretty nice for a PS3/360 game I think, but the scope of that game is smaller.
Yeah 4 had fantastic production values for a 3ds game. 5 feel analogous to that, but for Switch. The graphics and effort feel 1st party for sure. The demonic aesthetic is also top notch, so Iām excited to see how this game plays out.Games like Catherine and Persona 5 look great but you can tell that the games are small in scope. For example while Persona 5 has lots of content a majority of it is made from static cutscenes with visual novel esque scenes. While the dungeons are a big upgrade to previous installments they are still linear and condensed plus outside of that areas still feel small. They are good games especially for the time they were made and having a strong art style helps gives it a strong identity. However, SMT V just feels leagues bigger in terms of cutscene direction and the scope of areas.
Then again I feel like weāve also underestimated Team Maniax ability to make games that are incredible for the platform they are on. To me SMT 4 on 3DS felt ambitious for a 3DS game. Playing that game just feels unreal. The team at Atlus are really ambitious so it isnāt surprising SMT V turned out the way it is.
SMT series can be challenging gameplay-wise but how steep the learning curve depends mostly on your experience with turn-based RPG in general. Beside many QoL features have been added in since SMT IV to alleviate memorization.I've never played anything from this series. Thinking about making this my Xmas game. But if I did, would I be horribly lost and confused without experience of its predecessors, either gameplay wise or storywise?
You should be fine since they've been adding lots of Qol features over time. Plus with SMT V they have said they added multiple difficulty options such as one where you just want to enjoy the story. Other than that V should be the most accessible game for newcomers. Also, the story is self-contained so no worries on that front.I've never played anything from this series. Thinking about making this my Xmas game. But if I did, would I be horribly lost and confused without experience of its predecessors, either gameplay wise or storywise?
I've never played a SMT game, but since this was an enigmatic feature of the iconic January 2017 presentation for me, I'm definitely wanting to experience it. However, I'm expecting mega difficulty. I'm also staying away from watching previews as I like going in near-unaware sometimes.
Nocturne HD is available now on Switch, PS4, and Steam, but at this point I would probably just wait for V since it's only a little over a month away. Definitely play Nocturne HD if you like V though!
Not really. The only thing in there that's worth paying attention to is the Dante DLC (the Maniax pack). The Merciful difficulty is FREE DLC, the other DLCs are music for the world map and the usual Atlus bullshit DLC of "Here's an area where you get a ton of easy demons, here's one for easy XP, here's one for easy Macca"Speaking of Nocturne HD, is the content of the digital deluxe edition worth it? Thinking of picking it up, though I should probably start with V. Never played a SMT game so far, even though I own IV, IV:A and a bunch of remakes on 3DS (yeah, I know, I know, lol).
The game has three difficulty options from the start.
Anyone else religiously listening to SMT4's OST trying to contain the hype?
Whew, what a soundtrack
Not really. The only thing in there that's worth paying attention to is the Dante DLC (the Maniax pack). The Merciful difficulty is FREE DLC, the other DLCs are music for the world map and the usual Atlus bullshit DLC of "Here's an area where you get a ton of easy demons, here's one for easy XP, here's one for easy Macca"
SMT 4 was always a game that I wanted to get into but just couldn't (always stopped after the first few hours). I still think I would love the series if I would just give it the time to get into. So i look forward to SMT V. So far it looks really exciting just the release date with pokemon just around the corner could still stop me from buying it.
Agreed. Something like the first few hours like we saw it with Dragon Quest.I do hope they release a demo just so it can give people a better idea of what the game is like.
Question! I have never played an SMT game, but I played Tokyo Mirage Sessions and I enjoyed it a lot. Do you think I would like this game?
If you are ready for a little bit darker story and dive into the fusion systems (which are addicting as hell btw ), you'll probably enjoy this. But maybe wait for some reviews.Question! I have never played an SMT game, but I played Tokyo Mirage Sessions and I enjoyed it a lot. Do you think I would like this game?
What I enjoyed the most was the battle system, so if that's similar I think I'll enjoy it!Well the skills, the whole concept of exploiting weaknesses is the same, and you should see similarities also with the dungeons, heck even the UI is very similar.
The atmosphere of course is completely different.
I think a darker story will be more enjoyable to me, if the gameplay/battle mechanics is similar enough then I should enjoy this oneIf you are ready for a little bit darker story and dive into the fusion systems (which are addicting as hell btw ), you'll probably enjoy this. But maybe wait for some reviews.