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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

Atlus · Jun 14, 2024

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · PS4 · Xbox One · Switch

Mature

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Embark on this definitive version of the critically acclaimed Shin Megami Tensei V, massively expanded with a brand-new storyline featuring new locations, demons, and choices to make that will dictate the fate of all existence. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance consists of two complete story paths: experience a brand-new route, the "Canon of Vengeance" – a dramatic tale of revenge by the fallen, centered around new characters and an enigmatic cohort of demons, the Qadištu, who plot their own dark designs apart from the war of those who fight to maintain order and those who seek to defy it. Or explore the original story told in Shin Megami Tensei V, the "Canon of Creation" – an eternal conflict between angels and demons, in which the protagonist fights for the world’s fate. When a grisly murder scene in modern-day Tokyo blocks our protagonist’s walk home, an unplanned detour leaves him buried and unconscious. He awakens in a new Tokyo, a wasteland ravaged by apocalypse now called Da’at… but before bloodthirsty demons can claim his life, a savior emerges, and the two of them unite to become a mighty being, neither human nor demon: a Nahobino. With newfound power, the protagonist ventures through Da'at, an enigmatic realm filled with mythical deities and demonic tyrants in constant conflict for survival. Searching for answers, the protagonist must forge his own path in a battle between angels and demons to dictate the fate of the world.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 9.0 (24 critics) · Gamer 9.2

8.8

PlayStation 5

Critic 8.7 (27 critics) · Gamer 9.6

8.9

Xbox Series X|S

Critic 8.9 (7 critics) · Gamer 9.8

8.7

PlayStation 4

No critic reviews yet · No ratings yet

Xbox One

No critic reviews yet · No ratings yet

Nintendo Switch

Critic 8.7 (11 critics) · Gamer 9.4

8.6

Critic reviews

  • Switchaboo

    Bruno César Monteiro Cordeiro Silva · Aug 31, 2024

    9.0
    Sure, there are some things that made me do a double take, but Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is still a really good game! There is more than enough to sink your teeth in and really enjoy your time with this version. It’s so chock full of little details, interactions and possibilities that I had a blast playing it and taking my time. Playing it for the first time was amazing, and I’ll be going back for more very very soon. I truly feel like I want to experience everything the game has to offer in as many ways as possible, and I fully believe the developers did not disappoint.
  • SomosXbox

    Fabián Álvarez · Aug 18, 2024

    9.3
    En definitiva, Vengeance no solo cumple con las expectativas, sino que las supera, ofreciendo una aventura rica en contenido y emociones. Es un título que demuestra el compromiso de los desarrolladores con la calidad y la evolución de la franquicia, consolidándose como una de las mejores entregas hasta la fecha. Si eres un seguidor de la serie o simplemente buscas un RPG de alta calidad dirigido por la desarrolladora de Persona, este juego es una elección obligada.
  • Xbox Tavern

    James Davie · Jul 23, 2024

    8.8
    If you loved the original form of Shin Megami Tensei V, then Vengeance is a fantastic complement to it, with a strong second story arc, excellent quality of life improvements, and a generally refined and improved JRPG experience fans of the genre will lap up vigorously. Yes, it’s still perhaps existing in the shadow of the Persona series with its litany of similarities, and doesn’t quite have the grace and style of its brethren, but it’s a hardcore RPG that blazes its own path (mostly), and does so with conviction and poise. Vengeance is therefore fully worthy of your attention and the amount of hours you’ll no-doubt pour into it.
  • Sector.sk

    Korec · Jul 22, 2024

    9.0
    Stojí Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance za novú investíciu? Pre majiteľov Switch je to veľká výzva: nová línia je pútava, ale budú hrať úplne od začiatku – intuitívnejšie, s prídavkami a výrazne zmeny prídu cca po tretine, ale určite si ich užijú. Väčší zmysel môže mať hra na výkonnejšej platforme či pre nováčikov: masívna porcia hrateľnosti (2x80 hodín nie je problém), lepšia grafika, azda definitívna verzia.
  • ZTGD

    Jae Lee · Jul 09, 2024

    9.0
    Despite my few complaints, SMT V: Vengeance is a worthy upgrade that expands on the story and mechanics of the original in meaningful ways and easily earns the title of the definitive way to enjoy SMT V.
  • Pure Nintendo

    Kirk Hiner · Jul 03, 2024

    8.5
    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance adds enough new content and fixes enough problems to more than justify this update. It’s a much better experience overall, and is an easy recommendation for JRPG gamers…especially if you lost your way during the original release.

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