Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
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About Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is the definitive edition of Atlus's 2021 RPG, released for PC and consoles on June 14, 2024. This version expands the original Tokyo-set narrative with a substantial new chapter called "Vengeance." Players return to a ruined metropolis filled with demons after an angelic invasion. The game runs on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and Xbox One. You navigate this hostile world to reshape existence through dialogue and combat. It is a dark fantasy adventure where your choices determine the ending. Atlus and Sega handled the development and publishing for this massive update that adds new locations, demons, and story paths to an already complex title.
Gameplay
You move through Tokyo in a first-person perspective while navigating dungeons on a separate map screen. Combat happens turn-based where you attack enemies to gain turns or exploit weaknesses. You can press the button to negotiate with demons instead of fighting them. If you win, they join your party for future battles. The core loop involves exploring, talking to spirits, and managing your demon roster. Vengeance adds new areas that require specific skills to access. You spend hours grinding resources and tweaking your team composition before boss fights. Controls are standard action RPG fare with a focus on menu navigation during combat sequences.
What Players Think
Critics and players rate this highly with an IGDB score of 87.9 out of 100 based on nineteen ratings. The community mood leans heavily toward satisfaction despite the steep difficulty curve. Players spend significant time here, though exact hours vary by completionist style. Only 27 percent of all achievements have been unlocked on average, suggesting a challenging experience. The rarest achievement, "King Eternal, Immortal, Unbroken," has been earned by just 2.00 percent of players. Review snippets often mention the new story content as a major reason to revisit the title. Fans appreciate the expanded ending options that were missing from the base game.
PlayPile's Take
This edition is worth it if you missed the original or want more story content before finishing. The price drops to around $19.19 on Fanatical, making it an easy buy for RPG fans. Do not expect an easy time since the achievement unlock rates prove how demanding the game is. You will need patience to tackle the hardest challenges. The new demons and locations add enough substance to justify a second playthrough. Skip this if you want a casual experience or hate complex menu management. It stands as one of the best modern RPGs available on PC and consoles right now.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
87.9
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