Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner - Soul Hackers

1. Sir_Pantyson

   Feb 1, 2015

   10

   I've beaten this game three times. Got 100% of demons in the compendium. Beat the extra dungeon three times. Fulfilled every trade request inI've beaten this game three times. Got 100% of demons in the compendium. Beat the extra dungeon three times. Fulfilled every trade request in the Nemechi shop thing, and I still feel like replaying it again.… Expand

   • 3 of 5 users found this helpful
2. Foxi4_Qnet

   Feb 20, 2014

   10

   I'm giving it a 10/10 because it's exactly what I expected from it - a great SMT experience. The game obviously has its issues - the 3D andI'm giving it a 10/10 because it's exactly what I expected from it - a great SMT experience. The game obviously has its issues - the 3D and the monster sprites are clearly simplistic, but that's not because the game is underdeveloped - it's simply a faithful port of the Saturn original which I personally couldn't enjoy as I don't know Japanese. I was eagerly awaiting this release as it was the only way in which I could experience Soul Hackers in an enjoyable way and I was not disappointed by it. The animated FMV's are charming, the demon-collecting (or rather, chatting with them) mechanics are fun (especially because the demons can actually *leave* or disobey you if you don't follow the moral guidelines they believe in) and fun, the combat is diverse (Close-range attacks, ranged attacks, magic, status effects, front and back row - things that you're familiar with if you play dungeon crawlers, all executed great), demon fusing is as much fun as it always was and I can't wait to dig deeper into the game. I haven't finished it yet, but I'm a good couple hours in and so far I'm very satisfied with it. The only thing that could possibly make the game better would be a new coat of paint - remade sprites, environments and whatnot, but that'd make it a remake, not a port.… Expand

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4. godef

   Mar 15, 2014

   10

   A great game.Shin Megami Tensei is one of my favourite sagas,and this game,it's one of the best games in 3ds.The 3D effect looks nice in thisA great game.Shin Megami Tensei is one of my favourite sagas,and this game,it's one of the best games in 3ds.The 3D effect looks nice in this game.I recommend you this game.I'm never tired of playing it in my 3DS.I'm waiting for Persona Q,I think it will be even better than this SMT.… Expand

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5. BasilZero

   Jul 1, 2021

   8

   Game: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
   Genre: RPG
   Developer: Atlus Publisher: Atlus USA System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)Game: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
   Genre: RPG
   Developer: Atlus
   Publisher: Atlus USA
   System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
   Year of Release: 2013
   Length of Playthrough: 41 Hours
   
   Total Score: 83/100
   Value Score: 8.3/10
   
   • Story: 8/10
   • Characters: 7/10
   • GamePlay: 8/10
   • Graphics: 7/10
   • Sound: 9/10
   • Music: 8/10
   • Length: 9/10
   • Replay Value: 9/10
   • Player Value: 8/10
   
   Pros
   +First time western localization
   +New changes added to 3DS version such as animated sprites, new intro, improved controls, smoother animation and new artwork
   +Quicker load times than previous versions
   +30 new demons exclusive to this version
   +Nemechi system which works with Street Pass, offers exclusive Demons
   +New Game+ mode
   
   Cons
   -High difficult spike
   -Dungeons are bland and at the worst large mazes
   -Personality system makes the game not as fun as Persona or SMT mainline games
   -Visuals are outdated despite this game being a remaster/re-release
   -True ending requires players go through the game in New Game+
   
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   Series Scorewise comparison sake
   
   Shin Megami Tensei IV (3DS): 95
   Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (3DS): 83
   Shin Megami Tensei Persona 1 Portable (PSP): 88
   Shin Megami Tensei Persona 2 Innocent Sin (PSP): 85
   Shin Megami Tensei Persona 3 Portable (PSP): 95
   Shin Megami Tensei Persona 4 (PS2): 97… Expand

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6. criticguy22

   Apr 17, 2013

   8

   A great game that has almost everything going for it. I would highly recommend this to RPG lovers. I was excited when they releasedA great game that has almost everything going for it. I would highly recommend this to RPG lovers. I was excited when they released information about a Shin Megami Tensei with full 3D visuals. The 3D really makes the locations stand out and look more like a piece of art than just a building. This game is excellent. With a few shorthands now and then, the game is still quite impressive.… Expand

   • 5 of 7 users found this helpful
7. smasherwolf

   Jul 20, 2013

   8

   Fun, and also a very challenging game. Its super satisfaying to kill that pesky boss using some strategic moves.
   It does feel a bit outdatedFun, and also a very challenging game. Its super satisfaying to kill that pesky boss using some strategic moves.
   It does feel a bit outdated since its a "re-release" of an old Megaten game, and its a bit fast at the beggining (kinda makes you go WTF), but overall its a really good game, worth every $
   
   I give it an 8.5. (I cant give that score actually T_T)
   
   Also, it comes with a little OST CD, so its even better!… Expand

   • 3 of 6 users found this helpful
8. ihatecheez

   Jul 18, 2013

   5

   if you're a hardcore shin megami fan, then chances are you've already bought this game (like me). but i was disappointed, the story isn'tif you're a hardcore shin megami fan, then chances are you've already bought this game (like me). but i was disappointed, the story isn't interesting, the characters are flat and the gameplay is frustrating because you can't really control your demons, they have an a.i. and their very annoying most of the time. they have a specific ai that lets them do specific moves. i gave up halfway through the game and i'm going to start smt 4 or pokemon conquest instead.… Expand

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