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Shin Megami Tensei Returns

The Mature-themed Role Playing Game Franchise Is Back After a Decade With
Shin Megami Tensei IV

IRVINE, Calif. – April 2, 2013 – It’s been nearly ten years since the last chapter closed in the original Shin Megami Tensei® role playing game (RPG) series, but the long wait is nearly over. Developed by the award-winning ATLUS team, Shin Megami Tensei IV (SMTIV) features powerful new demons, expansive dungeons, epic story arcs with branching plot lines, game-altering decision making, and more. Built specifically for the Nintendo 3DS™ system with optimized graphics, 3-D dungeons, voiced dialogue, and StreetPass functionality, SMTIV will be a premium title available this summer.

Building on the styles of ATLUS’ Persona, Devil Summoner, and Devil Survivor titles, SMTIV is the first true successor to 2004’s Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. The story of SMTIV revolves around the Samurai, the sacred protectors of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. As a newly appointed Samurai, players will struggle with factions that have nefarious designs on the world as they defend their home kingdom from a growing army of demons. Decisions players make throughout the course of the story will have lasting repercussions, as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Shin Megami Tensei IV blends familiar features from previous SMT games with all-new features that take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS system, including:

• A World to Discover, A Mystery to Uncover – The life of a Samurai is fraught with peril. Players must leave the safety of the kingdom in order to defend it from the invading demons. There the story unfolds as they become involved in a fierce battle between God and demons.
• Demon Collection and Fusion – The core mechanic of the Shin Megami Tensei series returns with more than 400 demons to recruit, collect, and fuse together. Players will constantly be challenged with balancing the strengths of their demons to ultimately excel in battle.
• Choices and Consequences – Throughout the player’s journey, they must choose their own path. The choices will affect them, other NPCs, and the overall outcome of the story. Branching story paths require careful consideration since the fates of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado and the rest of the world hang in the balance.
• Pressing the Combat Advantage – The Press Turn system requires strategic thinking for every battle. Pinpointing an enemy’s weakness will provide a vital extra turn for players to exploit. But there are dangers as well…reckless attacks against demons cause players to lose their turns and give the enemy an opening to strike back.

“The return of the legendary Shin Megami Tensei series is one of the biggest milestones yet for ATLUS and the 3DS,” said Naoto Hiraoka, president and chief executive officer, Index Digital Media, Inc. “Since this is the first title from the original SMT series in a decade, we tapped the best developers from many of ATLUS’ acclaimed projects including Nocturne, Strange Journey, Persona, and Soul Hackers to create a premium experience that lives up to our fans’ and our own expectations.”

Shin Megami Tensei IV will be exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS system and sold as a premium title beginning this summer. The game is expected to receive an M rating from the ESRB, but is not yet rated. More details will be revealed in the future, with updates on the official SMTIV website at http://www.atlus.com/smt4.

via http://www.japanator.com/shin-megami-tensei-iv-heads-to-north-america-this-summer-28374.phtml

 

[kirblar]

Yay, now I get to see what all the fuss is about.

 

[CSX]

HOLY SHIT

THANK YOU BASED ATLUS

 

[Tenbatsu]

YAHOOOOOOOOO!!

 

[bobbychalkers]

Never doubted they would.

 

[Aeana]

I stayed up just for this announcement. (._. )

I canceled my JP version preorder a while back, right when I heard that Atlus USA was bringing this out so rapidly. Definitely impressed that they've managed to make it so quick.

 

[EvilKatarn]

I'm european.

 

[Infinite]

Game over

 

[Seda]

I wonder if I can finish Devil Summoner 1&2, Devil Survivor, and Soul Hackers before then.

Day 1 regardless.

EDIT: And Strange Journey. My backlog is basically SMT right now.

 

[vareon]

Summer!?

 

[jwk94]

So what's the difference between this and the Persona series?

 

[Cheska]

ATLUS continuing to deliver!

 

[mullet2000]

Wow.

I mean I never doubted that we would get it at some point, but this summer? Awesome.

 

[serplux]

Fuck you Atlus. My wallet hurts enough already.

Spoiler

I seriously didn't expect it this soon though. It's great.

 

[Talaysen]

I'm so full of hype. I just need to get around to finishing Strange Journey now...

 

[Boogiepop]

Oh wow, that's a lot quicker than I expected. Awesome!

 

[Lagunamov]

Thanks Atlus, my body is ready for more demons. Day 1.

 

[ULTROS!]

That's a pretty fast localization. I hope it's a July release.

 

[Takao]

"Shin Megami Tensei IV will be exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS system and sold as a premium title beginning this summer. "

What does this mean? $49.99? lol

 

[kayos90]

Bought. I'm there.

 

[Conan-san]

Europeans should expect to get it by the end of the 3DS' lifecycle and with a bug that shorts out the graphics chip and turns it into a retarded model 1 gameboy

Because fuck you, Atlus.

 

[t26]

I like how they wait until April 2 for this news.

 

[Sandfox]

The fact that we're getting a ~3 month turnaround for this game is amazing.

 

[dakkumauji]

Awesome, Atlus.

Day one and then maybe I'll find time to play it.

 

[Draconian]

Wow, did anybody expect it this early? I thought it'd be the beginning of next year at the earliest. Year of the 3DS for sure, though.

 

[Aeana]

The fact that we're getting a ~3 month turnaround for this game is amazing.

Should be less than 3 months.

 

[publicpwnerer]

I'm european.

PAL zoner here too. I shall forever remember Nintendo's betrayal with the region-locking nonsense.


On the topic at hand, this early is so very good, but it's one of their major titles...so not TOO much surprise there.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

More 3DS goodness yesh!

 

[Karsticles]

3DS is rockin' my world.

 

[Seda]

This must have been what Siliconera was teasing earlier then.

 

[Busaiku]

No surprise whatsoever.

 

[kurahador]

Wow...and the game isn't even out yet in japan right?

 

[Vegivo]

8-4 play joint?

 

[Box of Bunnies]

I look forward to seeing what bugs Ghostlight can fit in there a couple years from now.

 

[cluderi]

The fact that we're getting a ~3 month turnaround for this game is amazing.

I guess Europe/Aus can expect 2015 then.

/sadface

 

[Zeranium]

Yesssssss
Quicker than I thought.

 

[Volcynika]

Wow...and the game isn't even out yet in japan right?

Releases in May in Japan.

 

[Aeana]

8-4 play joint?

No? Atlus has its own translators.

 

[Jinfash]

I can almost hear Segata and Himu jizzing simultaneously into the ether.

 

[StreetsAhead]

So at most you're going to get it 4 months after Japan? That's awesome.

 

[Dark Schala]

Figured it was going to come eventually, but I'm excited!

Time to put some money away for the summer.

 

[TurnipFritters]

Oh my goodness.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

Holy crap, that's some turnover time.

 

[el retorno]

Never played a SMT mainline game. Only Persona. But I'm pumped for this!

 

[Squire]

Wow, was expecting October.

Spoiler

Does NichM want to be unbanned now?

 

[Madouu]

Well, I guess I'll be playing my first SMT very soon then.

 

[Busaiku]

Wait, "Premium Title"?
Does that mean $50?

 

[robotnik]

Wait what, summer?? So bought.

 

[serplux]

Holy crap, that's some turnover time.

It will be about as long as Pokemon Black and White 2 took.

 

[Negator]

I have never played a (non Persona) SMT game before. Why are they so good?