[Review] Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Posted on 8 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in 3DS, Reviews | 13 Comments
System: 3DS
Release date: September 20, 2016
Developer: Atlus
Publisher Atlus
With Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, one of the finest Japanese RPGs to be released on the 3DS gets a gigantic and apocalyptic semi-sequel. Everything you know and love about Shin Megami Tensei IV and the series’ past entries are here, but in a vastly improved format. The game is meant to be accessible to players of all types, whether you’re here for the grind, the story, the challenge, the exploration, or a little bit of everything.
17 minutes of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse footage
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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse is just a few days away from its English debut in North America. For another look at the RPG, watch 17 minutes of footage below.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse launch trailer
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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse isn’t arriving until next week in North America, but Atlus has already prepared the RPG’s launch trailer. You can view it below.
Pre-order Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse at GameStop, get a poster
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GameStop has not one, but three pre-order bonuses for Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. In addition to the launch edition and GSEB Power Suit DLC costume, you’ll also receive a poster. Note that supplies will be “extremely limited”.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse isn’t too far off, as it comes out on September 20. All retailers will be giving out the launch edition (featuring a metal emblem set), and Amazon / Best Buy also have their own DLC costumes.
90 minutes of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse footage
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Recently, Atlus hosted a live stream on Twitch to show off the English build of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. Head past the break for the full recording containing 90 minutes of footage.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse – off-beat naming video, free 3DS theme
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In North America, we know of the latest Shin Megami game as Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. But in Japan, it was called Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final. Atlus has now made a silly little video to show how they arrived at the English title – see it below.
In other news, Atlus is readying a free 3DS theme. Nozomi, Gaston, and other members of the demon hunting squad are featured.
Source: Atlus PR
Europe getting Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, 7th Dragon III Code: VFD this winter
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Going forward, Deep Silver is handling games from Atlus and SEGA and Europe. We had previously heard that 7th Dragon III Code: VFD and Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse had been confirmed for the region, but now we have slightly more specific launch windows. Both are arriving in Europe this winter.
As for 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, there’s additional good news on that front. Just like in North America, a special bonus art book will be included.
We’ve included a couple of trailers for the two titles below.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse “Fight to Survive” trailer, battle tips
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Atlus uploaded a new Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse trailer today that highlights the RPG’s battle system. Check it out below.
Atlus has also passed along some tips about battles – read the full rundown below.
1. Strike First – Tokyo is crawling with demons, so if you see one (or a hundred) while exploring be sure to strike first. If you land a successful first hit, you’ll be allowed to attack first during the battle sequence. While this doesn’t sounds super important, preemptive strikes can mean the difference between life and death. Seriously, death is around every turn in this game, so striking first is a must!
2. Exploit Weaknesses – Fighting demons may seem like a daunting task, but it’s not too difficult once you get into a rhythm. Attacks come in eight classes — Physical, Gun, Fire, Ice, Electric, Force, Light, Dark — and must be used wisely during every encounter. That’s because demons have an elemental weakness that can be exploited to deal devastating damage. For example, battling a gaggle of fire class demons? Don’t fret! It’s nothing that a little Bufu or Raging Blizzard can’t handle. Make sure to remember each demon’s weakness to maximize damage output!
More details on debut Japanese sales for Etrian Odyssey V, Dragon Ball: Fusions
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Etrian Odyssey V was the best-selling title during the week of August 1 in Japan. During its first four days on the market, the game sold 92,500 units.
Media Create now notes that Etrian Odyssey V sold through 75.84 percent of its initial shipment. The series’ previous entry, Etrian Odyssey IV, sold 96,000 copies with a sell-through rate of 75.68 percent in its first week. Given these numbers, Media Create says the new title is off to a good start.
Dragon Ball: Fusions is another 3DS game that debuted in Japan last week. It did pretty well, having moved around 75,000 units. When compared with other Dragon Ball releases on 3DS – Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 (73,000 first week; lifetime 277,000) and Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden (72,000 first week; 174,000 lifetime), Fusions managed to outperform both despite being different genres.
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Etrian Odyssey V gets first review in Famitsu
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One of the big new releases in Japan this week was Etrian Odyssey V. On Thursday, Atlus finally brought out the 3DS title.
Etrian Odyssey V’s launch was accompanied by a review in Famitsu. From four editors, it earned scores of “8”, “9”, “9”, and “9”. Adding it all up, that’s 35 out of 40.
We have a complete translation of Famitsu’s Etrian Odyssey V review. Head past the break to read it in full.
