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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor is easily one of the best strategy-RPGs on the Nintendo DS and may even be one of the better strategy RPGs ever made.
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91It's vintage Shin Megami Tensei, and that's all anybody can ask for with the series' debut on Nintendo's handheld powerhouse.
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The combination of monster-collecting, tactics, and disturbing plot are sure to keep players' heads in the game.
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91A tough but rewarding game, a welcome addition to DS despite the system's RPG glut.
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90To those looking for a great portable Shin Megami Tensei experience, this is it, and any fan of tactical turn based games should pick it up as well.
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90With its quick battles and focus and short conversations to tell the story, Devil Survivor works great for the DS. On top of that it is so refreshing to play an RPG on the system that isn't steeped in fantasy and/or is a remake.
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90Overall, Devil Survivor hits all the marks of a great Shin Megami Tensei title: the story has a mature tone with plenty of twists and multiple endings, the setting and characters defy the genre's norms, and the gameplay mechanics offer some unique twists to well established formulas while demanding the player to think strategically.
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90This fantastic hybrid role-playing game will pull you in with its thrilling story and keep you coming back for more.
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A stylish and sinister strategy RPG that is indeed worthy of the Shin Megami Tensei monicker.
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SMT: Devil Survivor is an intense game that has branching paths that allow for an endless amount of plot twists and ending possibilities, so replay is not just recommended, it's a must.
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90If you can stick with Devil Survivor through the steep learning curve and occasional frustrating bits, you'll experience one of the better RPGs – and better overall games – the DS has to offer.
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90If you've got the strategy chops and don't mind a bit of a challenge, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor is a fantastic role-playing experience on the DS. Its time-based, branching story and clever blend of both strategy and turn-based game play styles make for a highly original title.
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87Devil Survivor blends a gripping story with fresh gameplay concepts and a whole lot of depth, all of which fuse together to create one of the best RPGs of the year thus far.
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87Quotation forthcoming.
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85Negatives aside, Devil Survivor is a great success.
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85One of the best DS entries you can find in the RPG realm, especially if you enjoy pleasing tactical battles and the charm of the MegaTen series.
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85A perfect spin-off, that mix up the classic gameplay of Megaten saga with tactical elements.
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A deep, dark role-playing title with an unusually excellent story. [Oct 2009, p.65]
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Atlus succeeds in creating another idiosyncratic concoction of narrative and play, one that twists convention as often as it builds upon it. [Sept 2009, p.98]
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The best ever portable Shin Megami Tensei, with an interesting spin on the tactical role-playing genre.
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80A solid blend of RPG and tactics combined with the series' trademark atmosphere and bizarre story elements, Devil Survivor should not disappoint hardcore fans of the franchise.
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A clever blend of tactics and RPG conventions. [July 2009, p.90]
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The plot is thoroughly engrossing. [Aug 2009, p.90]
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80The writing is strong, its unconventional take on the standard SRPG formula shows creativity, and there's just no denying the fact that this series keeps putting out top-quality game after top-quality game.
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80Fans of tactical RPGs will enjoy the game's solid and original combat, which will also appeal to those that have grown tired of playing the same old thing. Even those RPGamers who are generally turned off by tactical RPGs might find this new hybrid combat system enough to offset the things that normally turn them off from the subgenre.
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Without question, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor is a solid reworking of the themes of the Shin Megami Tensei series on the handheld, yet has a spirit and style of its own.
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75With such basic visuals and a story that is heavy on dialogue and light on exploration, Devil Survivor doesn't strain to appeal to a new audience.
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70Still, aficionados of the Megami Tensei universe will undoubtedly get a kick out of the game's intriguing story and colorful cast while fans of turn-based combat might just find an addicting and innovative adventure - just don't expect an RPG that'll re-invent the wheel.
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