| 3DNews |
Иван Бышонков |
7 / 10 |
11-28-2021 |
SMT V offered new direction for the long time series, however, it mostly forgot about its distinctive features. As a result, SMT V feels like a generic JRPG with simple plot rather than a new entry in the dark and hardcore Shin Megami Tensei series. |
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| Areajugones |
Víctor Rodríguez |
9 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Visually very original, playably very familiar and narratively very interesting are the adjectives that join AAA production values to put on the table one of the best RPGs of the year and, possibly, of the decade. |
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| Atomix |
Sebastian Quiroz |
90 / 100 |
11-15-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is one of the best RPGs of the year. A memorable installment, and a good introduction to the series. Without a doubt, spectacular |
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| Attack of the Fanboy |
Diego Perez |
4.5 / 5 stars |
11-04-2021 |
Although it’s been a while since the last mainline game, Shin Megami Tensei V lives up to the hype. This is a JRPG you won’t want to miss. |
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| Cerealkillerz |
Nick Erlenhof |
9 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V feels like a natural symbiosis from Nocturne and Apocalypse, packs on it a lot of new features and solves some of the problems of the older games. The verticality and collecting are extremly fun, the story is great and offers interesting characters. It only suffers a bit from being exclusive on the Nintendo Switch |
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| CGMagazine |
Zubi Khan |
9 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is an excellent Switch exclusive worthy of its name, with the game feeling like the natural next step in the long-running series while introducing new elements that elevate it above even its contemporaries while not straying too far from its roots, offering fans a must-play experience and for everyone else, a JRPG worth jumping into. |
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| Checkpoint Gaming |
Edie W-K |
8 / 10 |
11-28-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is sure to bring a large swath of fresh fans to the series with its beautiful graphics and complex turn-based strategy mechanics. It presents a challenge even on the easiest setting, and the demon recruitment process has been made all the better with livelier, more varied dialogue. Shin Megami Tensei V is only held back by some lacklustre storytelling in the first half, and the unfortunate performance on the Nintendo Switch, which was the wrong console to handle Shin Megami Tensei V’s powerful graphics. |
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| COGconnected |
Nicola Kapron |
90 / 100 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is an incredible achievement. While it comes off as less of a horror game than previous entries in the series, its sheer scale and eerie presentation more than make up for the lack of dedicated scares. In some ways, I feel that gaming technology has finally reached the point that it’s able to convey the tone and feel that Shin Megami Tensei has been trying to capture since the 80s. There’s a lot packed into this game, especially if you play on a higher difficulty, which I definitely recommend doing. If you’re allergic to grinding, there is an optional Safety difficulty that will let you focus on the story instead, but you’ll still probably spend a lot of time exploring the expansive game world and getting lost between buildings. |
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| Daily Mirror |
James Ide |
4 / 5 stars |
11-04-2021 |
If you like weird, deep, engaging and often challenging tactical combat, Shin Megami Tensei V is a devilishly good time that offers plenty to sink your teeth into. |
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| Destructoid |
Chris Carter |
9 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
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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| Digital Trends |
De’Angelo Epps |
4.5 / 5 stars |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei 5 is yet another gem for the Nintendo Switch that every JRPG fan needs to check out. |
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| Digitally Downloaded |
Matt Sainsbury |
5 / 5 stars |
11-17-2021 |
SMT V is perhaps a little too smart for its own good, and might alienate some people in the process, but it’s also refreshing to have developers create something that actually dares to have that level of confidence in their audience. This is a game that makes few concessions and compromises, but it is rewarding in kind and has a kind of elevated gravitas that marks it out as a rare and special thing indeed. |
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| Easy Allies |
Ben Moore |
4.5 / 5 stars |
11-18-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is brutally unforgiving but also one of the most satisfying RPGs in recent memory. |
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| Echo Boomer |
João Canelo |
Recommended |
12-14-2021 |
ATLUS continues to show that is one of the best at making RPGs with this excellent return to the Shin Megami Tensei universe. |
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| EGM |
Mollie L Patterson |
8 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is the Japanese RPG equivalent of mid-century modern design, as the classic style and attitude of the series gets enhanced by—but never replaced with—simpler and sleeker refinements and modernizations. In a moment when Atlus could have given Persona’s sibling series a more market-friendly makeover, the company has instead given us a game that’s as weird, punishing, and mysterious as any previous SMT release that came before. As a longtime fan who wasn’t sure if the team at Atlus still had games like this in them, Shin Megami Tensei V is shockingly satisfying—well, as long as you don’t ask too much of its characters or story. |
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| Everyeye.it |
Francesco Cilurzo |
9 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is both an evolution and a twist in the formula that has made the Atlus saga famous all over the world. From the point of view of the combat system, it introduces new mechanics such as Magatsuhi Abilities and Essences, which complete a harmonious mosaic and give some of the most memorable boss fights ever. |
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| Game Informer |
Kimberley Wallace |
8.3 / 10 |
11-11-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V enhances its formula with expansive areas and more ability customization. The result is a mostly entertaining ride, albeit with a few bumps along the way |
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| Game Rant |
Robert Dolen |
4.5 / 5 stars |
11-04-2021 |
Several years after SMT4, Shin Megami Tensei 5 is a huge revitalization of Atlus’ flagship JRPG that new and returning fans will enjoy thoroughly. |
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| Game Revolution |
Jason Faulkner |
4.25 / 5 stars |
11-12-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei 5 brings back the things that fans love about the series. Its biggest sin is that it doesn’t do much to innovate. Fans that were expecting to see a brand new vision for SMT will be confused because this is essentially the same demon collecting dungeon crawler it has always been. |
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| GameMAG |
Unknown |
8 / 10 |
11-22-2021 |
Ignoring some unpleasant technical hiccups like unstable framerate and poor asset streaming, and also a rather basic storyline, Shin Megami Tensei V is a big gift for the fans, and a great opportunity to jump into the series for new players. |
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| Gamers Heroes |
Johnny Hurricane |
7 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
While Shin Megami Tensei 5 is rough around the edges, fans of the series will be satisfied. However, newcomers and those not impressed by the previous entries best approach with caution. |
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| Gamersky |
深夜诗人老阿吽 |
8 / 10 |
11-16-2021 |
It’s no exaggeration to say that Shin Megami Tensei V is one of the best round-based RPGs on the market right now. |
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| GameSkinny |
Josh Broadwell |
10 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is a triumph, boasting a stellar narrative and combat system with unique style all its own. |
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| GameSpew |
Richard Seagrave |
9 / 10 |
11-19-2021 |
It’s been a while since I’ve played a JRPG quite as captivating as Shin Megami Tensei V. Its dangerous world is a pleasure to explore, and recruiting a small army of demons is shockingly addictive. Some may be disappointed by the lack of story scenes, but I enjoyed the fact that it just lets you get on with developing your party without any fluff; the focus here is on the journey. If you’re a Shin Megami Tensei fan or into RPGs that favour gameplay over storytelling, consider this a must-have. |
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| GameSpot |
Heidi Kemps |
8 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V may be slow-paced, but its strategic turn-based combat and dark, foreboding atmosphere deliver a challenging and rewarding RPG experience. |
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| GameXplain |
GameXplain |
Recommended |
11-04-2021 |
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| Gaming Nexus |
Henry Yu |
8.5 / 10 |
11-24-2021 |
If you’re in for a challenge and got time on your hands, then Shin Megami Tensei V has a lot of content for you to enjoy. Certain parts might seem a little dragged out, but it’s a fantastic RPG on the Nintendo Switch with in-depth gameplay systems that is equal parts punishing and rewarding. |
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| GamingBolt |
Pramath |
9 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
A staggering scope of ambition paired with a frankly absurd amount of mechanical depth make Shin Megami Tensei 5 one of the most impressive role playing games ever, and a must play for any and all fans of the genre. |
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| GamingTrend |
David Flynn |
90 / 100 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is a masterfully made JRPG and fascinating work of art. While the characters could have used more fleshing out and the leveling curve is wildly uneven, it’s still incredibly fun with thrilling combat and a gripping plot. |
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| God is a Geek |
Chris White |
8.5 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V has a deep and satisfying combat system making every fight a challenge, as well as an engaging story and great visuals. |
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| GRYOnline.pl |
Sebastian Kasparek |
9 / 10 |
11-10-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V has given me so much fun during my almost 60-hours playthrough that I wasn’t able to put the console down. The game has a good story and addictive gameplay – an almost perfect return of this famous series. |
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| Hardcore Gamer |
Adam Beck |
4 / 5 stars |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is one of the best RPGs of 2021. |
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| Hey Poor Player |
Kenny McKee |
4.5 / 5 stars |
11-04-2021 |
It’s not a stretch to say that Shin Megami Tensei V has set a new standard for JRPGs. It’s amazing to see how far along this series has come since the initial inception of Megami Tensei, and the fact that ATLUS can continue to improve the series without compromising its core features. Shin Megami Tensei V has been a long time coming, but the wait has absolutely been worth it—and I’m more excited than ever to watch the SMT franchise continue to grow. |
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| Hobby Consolas |
Álvaro Alonso |
90 / 100 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V trascends divinity achieving a perfect balance between heaven and hell: it’s and ode to the classics, to those JRPG’s that weren’t afraid of being complex and challenging, but it’s also a modern game, adapted to current times and trends.. |
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| IGN |
Leana Hafer |
8 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V’s excellent JRPG combat and deeply rewarding customization shine bright, even when it sometimes feels like Persona without the heart. |
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| IGN Italy |
Biagio Etna |
9 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is a severe JRPG, at times even a bit ‘heavy, but capable of standing out thanks to its flawless integralism in building an extraordinary gameplay. |
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| IGN Spain |
David Oña |
9 / 10 |
11-08-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is a return through the big door. A delivery that modernizes the saga without depriving it of its flavor, its delicious roughness, or levels of demand that contribute decisively to draw an experience with character. Combat and high-flying exploration to enjoy for dozens of hours. |
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| Impulsegamer |
Abdul Saad |
4.1 / 5 stars |
01-14-2022 |
All in all, Shin Megami Tensei V is undoubtedly a well crafted game. Despite the story taking quite a while to intrigue me, the gameplay mechanics and the challenging combat more than make up for it. |
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| Luis Alamilla |
Luis Alamilla |
8.5 / 10 |
11-22-2021 |
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| M3 |
P-A Knutsson |
8 / 10 |
11-30-2021 |
What we don’t get are colorful main characters or an act that grabs us from the start. But if a challenging combat system and a darkly exciting world are more important than tough teenagers to save the world, then Shin Megami Tensei V is the game for you. |
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| Merlin’in Kazanı |
Samet Basri Taşlı |
88 / 100 |
11-27-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is a great JRPG game that will make new players love the series while making the long-awaited SMT fans happy. |
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| Metro GameCentral |
GameCentral |
7 / 10 |
11-11-2021 |
The battle system is excellent but the Shin Megami Tensei series once again misses a golden opportunity to reincarnate itself, with its sparse plot and sky high difficulty. |
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| New Game Network |
Eric Hall |
82 / 100 |
11-28-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is an excellent, although quite punishing, RPG. The brutal challenge it possesses and bleak story may not make it a crowd favorite. Finding the right balance between Law and Chaos is not as clear as you may think. However, it’s due to their uncompromising decisions that Atlus continues to be one of the best RPG developers around. |
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| Niche Gamer |
Fingal Belmont |
10 / 10 |
11-19-2021 |
The long wait for Shin Megami Tensei V has been worth it. This could have been another disaster like prior games with lengthy development cycles, but this is the one that actually delivers on all of its promises and then some. |
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| Nintendo Enthusiast |
John Friscia |
9.5 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V on Nintendo Switch retains all the strategic combat elements the Atlus franchise is known for, all while radically revolutionizing its world design to create an adventure that is completely addicting and flawlessly complements the battle system. It’s a truly remarkable achievement. In fact, while some people think SMT should borrow more from its spinoff Persona franchise, Shin Megami Tensei V makes me wonder if maybe Persona could learn a thing or two from its older brother. |
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| Nintendo Life |
Mitch Vogel |
9 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is a modern masterpiece. It successfully delivers on all the aspects that have made the series thus far so popular with fans-namely through its high difficulty, heavy narrative themes, and expansive team-building options-while polishing up and tightening the weaker aspects. Things like a more easily navigable map and more difficulty options to cater to players of all skill levels comfortably make this the most approachable entry in the series, and it feels like there’s more things to do in the world than ever before. If you are at all a fan of RPGs or have been looking for a good entry point into this oft overlooked series, we would strongly encourage you to pick this up as soon as you can. Shin Megami Tensei V was worth the wait, Atlus has successfully stuck the landing with this one. |
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| Nintendo Wire |
Ricky Berg |
9 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V succeeds in not just living up to that legacy, but being a glorious RPG in its own right. |
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| NintendoWorldReport |
Donald Theriault |
9 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Now that we’ve finally closed the book on the 2017 Switch presentation, I think Shin Megami Tensei V might be my favourite game to emerge from that show. That’s not a comparison I make lightly given the other games that appeared that night, but for my money and time it was worth the wait. Pokemon might be ending the year of RPGs on Switch, but SMT V is the best monster catcher for your buck yet. |
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| NoesPaisparaFrikis |
Impozible Julin |
9.5 / 10 |
12-01-2021 |
Play it! |
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| Oyungezer Online |
Eren Eryürekli |
8.5 / 10 |
12-05-2021 |
The game builds your development and empowerment around an epic battle of the gods, while showing the difficult choices made by the human beings in between at every stage. For a pure and challenging JRYO experience, don’t look at any other address. |
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| Paste Magazine |
Austin Jones |
9 / 10 |
11-11-2021 |
The grind to the top is ascetic and practiced, with grand ambition and keen diligence towards paying the franchise’s history its proper dues. It’s an undeniably dark game, but quite optimistic in its intentions and eschews edgy clichés. Shin Megami Tensei V is Atlus’s contemporary masterpiece, and one of the finest games this year. |
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| Polygon |
Diego Arguello |
Recommended |
11-04-2021 |
There are more quality-of-life updates that go beyond combat. While roaming through areas, you will now stumble upon orbs that can recharge your health, SP (mana for magic attacks), or Magatsuhi gauge. The return pillar allows you to return to the last checkpoint you interacted with on a whim without any penalization (perfect to save your game, restore health to your party for a small fee, visit the merchant, or fuse demons). Loot is fairly generous as well; a companion character who follows you around pinpoints item spots that sometimes lead to fights, but more often than not just grants you an item. |
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| Press Start |
James Mitchell |
8 / 10 |
11-12-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is the best Shin Megami Tensei game thus far, without a doubt. It’s incredibly stylish and delivers an intriguing plot filled with the philosophical and metaphysical concepts that fans have come to expect. Its battle system is every bit as engaging as it’s contemporaries, and the fusion system remains as one of the best in the genre. And while it’s got some strong art direction, technical issues and ho-hum dungeon design keep Shin Megami Tensei V from being as great as it could be. |
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| Reno Gazette-Journal |
Jason Hidalgo |
9.5 / 10 |
11-10-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V marks another excellent addition to the franchise thanks to an addictive demon collecting mechanic, a plethora of subquests and collectibles to find, and challenging battles that keep you on your toes. It can be overly grindy and the visuals can look dated at times. Its streamlined mechanics and a new character progression and skill system, however, helps keep things fresh while also keeping the core mechanics that SMTV fans have come to love. It’s not Persona 5. And that’s a good thing. |
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| RPGamer |
Jervon Perkins |
4 / 5 stars |
11-12-2021 |
It’s an excellent entry point for those unfamiliar with SMT, should provide great joy for returning players, and should not be missed. |
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| Screen Rant |
Cody Gravelle |
4.5 / 5 stars |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V revels in JRPG traditions and, while it does mark a leap forward for the franchise, its excellence is at odds with its approach. |
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| SECTOR.sk |
Michal Korec |
9 / 10 |
11-12-2021 |
Battle between light and dark is very interesting and main hero is in great condition. |
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| Shacknews |
Donovan Erskine |
8 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
The Shin Megami Tensei games have often been some of the most mechanically inventive and unique, and that remains the case with SMT5. Combat is challenges and dynamic, and the party-building options are limitless. My only issues with the game boiled down to JRPG tropes that likely won’t bother hardcore fans. It’s not only an excellent JRPG, but a wonderful new entry in one of the genre’s most influential games. |
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| Slant Magazine |
Justin Clark |
3 / 5 stars |
11-11-2021 |
There are excellent RPG gameplay ideas powering Shin Megami Tensei V, but they’re left stranded in search of a worthwhile role to play. |
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| SpazioGames |
Gianluca Arena |
8.7 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei successfully builds over the third entry in the franchise, upping the ante with a great combat system and more freedom to explore. One of the best JRPGs in the last few years and a great exclusive for the Nintendo Switch. |
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| TechRaptor |
Andrew Stretch |
9.5 / 10 |
11-10-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V understands its roots in RPG combat, demonic friendships, and plotlines about toppling gods. This new entry takes advantage of the next generation of Nintendo console and improves vastly in look, feel, and in world exploration. |
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| The Escapist |
Marty Sliva |
Recommended |
11-04-2021 |
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| The Games Machine |
Danilo Dellafrana |
9.2 / 10 |
11-22-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V manages to improve on a supposedly perfect combat system by introducing new options that offer a welcome extra level of complexity. The storyline is a little less convoluted than usual, and the graphics engine struggles at times, but the end result is a truly impossible-to-drop RPG and one of the most successful exponents of the genre on Switch. |
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| The Outerhaven Productions |
Scott Adams |
3.5 / 5 stars |
11-19-2021 |
A console sequel to the Shin Megami Tensei series that I wish the game had stronger hardware to utilize. The combat is still enjoyable and is the reason to play the game, everything else is just an afterthought and it shows. |
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| Twinfinite |
Zhiqing Wan |
4 / 5 stars |
11-04-2021 |
At the end of the day, I’m not so sure that Shin Megami Tensei V really pushes the envelope forward for the series. It doesn’t have the emotional brevity of the excellent Nocturne, nor does it present the same kind of moral quandaries that IV did. It certainly looks better and plays incredibly well, and from a gameplay perspective, this would easily be the most accessible entry of the bunch. |
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| VG247 |
Hirun Cryer |
Not Recommended |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei 5’s combat is great, punishing and rewarding in equal measure without ever tipping the scales too far in one direction. Mixing and matching your deck of demons makes for great fun as well, and spurs you to look to all corners of the ruined world for allies of all shapes and sizes. It’s everything outside of the battling and grungy soundtrack where Shin Megami Tensei 5 badly misses the mark, with one-note characters that you’re never given the chance to better know, and a paper-thin plot that feels dragged out over dozens of hours. Shin Megami Tensei 5 is a good RPG battler, but it’s not good at much else. |
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| VGChartz |
Evan Norris |
8 / 10 |
12-11-2021 |
It’s an enticing turn-based RPG with a fascinating premise, tactical combat, tons of content, challenging gameplay, and an addictive demon fusion framework that alone will occupy hours of your time. |
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| Video Chums |
Mary Billington |
8.5 / 10 |
11-12-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is a solid evolution of the series with updated graphics and a thoroughly enjoyable overworld traversal system that rewards exploration although the battle system and monster recruiting remain a little too familiar. |
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| WayTooManyGames |
Thomas Medina |
10 / 10 |
11-30-2021 |
If I haven’t made it clear enough, I love this game. It’s a clear product of care and passion, and you can see that poured into every aspect of it. The battle system, demon fusion, demon animations, and the entire design of the open world. And none of that touches on the actual meat of the game. The story, the world and lore, and how everything comes together. It took forever to get here, but the waiting was absolutely worth it. |
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| Wccftech |
Francesco De Meo |
9.5 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Featuring a new approach to exploration and extremely solid gameplay, Shin Megami Tensei V masterfully balances innovation and tradition to offer an excellent JRPG experience. While the technical issues can get in the way, the game’s quality is so high that most will be willing to look past them, as Shin Megami Tensei V is one of the best entries in the series and one of the best JRPGs released in 2021. |
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| We Got This Covered |
Cheyenne Clark |
3.5 / 5 stars |
11-04-2021 |
It’s not winning any awards for graphics, but Shin Megami Tensei V is a well-designed JRPG that has just a little too much combat. Even with such an interesting story and themes to explore, it instead focuses on grinding and fighting the same enemies over and over. |
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| Worth Playing |
Chris “Atom” DeAngelus |
9 / 10 |
11-04-2021 |
Shin Megami Tensei V is pretty much the sequel that fans have been waiting for. There are a few potentially controversial decisions, such as the emphasis on an open-world area instead of the franchise classic dungeons, but they ended up working out in the end. The gameplay was fun from start to finish, and the 40-hour runtime seemed to fly by thanks to excellent pacing. If you liked Nocturne but wished it were more modern, SMT5 is the game you’ve been waiting for. |
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| Zoomg |
محمد صادق تواضعی |
9 / 10 |
12-06-2021 |
By combining old series elements with a few new elements, Shin Megami Tensei V offers an experience that entertains players between 80 and 90 hours. |
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| ZTGD |
Jae Lee |
9 / 10 |
12-07-2021 |
SMT V is a welcome return to home consoles for the series with an intriguing world to explore, filled with challenging encounters that are immensely satisfying to overcome. If not for the technical limitations of the Switch holding it back from being experienced in its best possible form, it could have been a new classic. |
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