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Well-written RPG can be both frightening and sad.
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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
What's It About?
The Shin Megami Tensei series of role playing games have always been full of amazing gameplay - along with some psychologically affecting stories. SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI: DEVIL SURVIVOR takes place in Tokyo where demons have been unleashed upon various districts in the city. It's up to you to vanquish them or conquer and use them to get to the bottom of a mystery that threatens you and the city in which you live.
Is It Any Good?
You don't use the DS stylus much in the game, but it doesn't matter because the story is so eerily compelling. Plus the gameplay makes hours go by quickly. What hits home as too real is that a DS-like device is used to summon demons. This is the kind of thing that can play with your mind and seem real in the dark of night. The turn-based battle system on a grid is somewhat difficult to get used to, especially for newbies. But the manual should aid even the helpless in learning the game. Then, you can spend hours upon hours leveling up (getting stronger) and freeing your city from its horrible spell and horrid monsters.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Did this game scare you? Was it too scary? Why or why not?
Did traveling through Tokyo make you want to visit the city? Why or why not?
Of the various teen heroes, who did you identify with most? What does that say about your personality?
Game Details
- Platform : Nintendo DS
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- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Atlus
- Release date : June 23, 2009
- Genre : Role-Playing
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- Last updated : February 15, 2023
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