Arekkz Gaming explores the highly anticipated game, Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance, and its new additions and improved features. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo overrun by demons, and players control a protagonist with unique combat powers and a party of customizable demons. The new Vengeance version adds an improved battle system, expanded field exploration, new demons to capture, and an entirely new campaign route. Arekkz Gaming praises the game’s challenging combat, strategic turn-based battles, and thought-provoking narrative. The definitive version of Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance releases on June 14th, 2024, and is available on multiple platforms.
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Key Takeaways:
- Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance is the definitive version of the hit 2021 game, expanding upon the original with new features and content.
- The game is set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo overrun by demons, and players control a protagonist with combat powers and a party of customizable demons.
- New additions include an improved battle system, expanded field exploration, new demons to capture, and an entirely new campaign route.
- The game offers challenging combat, strategic turn-based battles, and a thought-provoking narrative, making it a standout JRPG in the creature collecting genre.
Exploring the World and Mechanics:
In Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance, players navigate through large areas, known as labyrinths or dungeons, with various offshoots and alternative pathways to explore. The Sky View, a 3D orbital satellite view, allows players to zoom in and out of the area for a different perspective. The Magatsu Rails introduce an element of traversal, adding excitement to exploration. Players can save their progress at any time by pressing the left D-Pad button. They can also encounter Gustavo Minions, giant golden treasure boxes, smaller glowing treasure boxes, and escort demons that provide interesting interactions and rewards.
Combat and Demon Collecting:
The combat in Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance is turn-based, but with additional layers of strategy. Each team gets a turn, and actions are determined by Press Turn Icons. Crit striking or exploiting enemy weaknesses grants additional press icons, allowing for more actions. Players can also engage demons in conversation and persuade them to join their party, adding depth to the creature collecting aspect. The demon haunt and the world of shadows mechanics allow players to interact with their demons, unlock conversations, fuse them together to create stronger versions, and learn permanent upgrades known as Miracles. Essences can be used to learn skills and change affinities, providing customization possibilities.
