Shin Megami Tensei IV - Nintendo 3DS
Description
The Shin Megami Tensei RPG series began in Japan in 1992on Super Famicom. Neither this game nor its sequel was published in NorthAmerica. In 2004 Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne was the first SMT game inNorth America, although "III" was removed from the PlayStation 2 title. TheSMT series later spun off several sub series, including Persona, DevilSummoner, Devil Survivor, Digital Devil Saga, and the standalone StrangeJourney. This new RPG is considered the fourth in the Shin Megami Tenseimainline series. In 1492, the kingdom of East Mikado is protected by highwalls, with the castle and its king at the center. A young warrior, 18 yearsold, has just been chosen to become a Samurai, one who, with the aid of aspecial tool called a Gauntlet, will serve as a secret protector of the city.It is the duty of the Samurai to exterminate a demon threat of which itscitizens are unaware. However, the situation is not as simple as human versusdemon; There are factions within the human group that must be discovered andunderstood in order for alliances to be formed, paths set, and the destiny ofthe world decided. From the Manufacturer view larger Shin Megami Tensei IVDemon Collection and Fusion The core mechanic of the Shin Megami Tensei seriesreturns with more than 400 demons to recruit, collect, and fuse together.Players will constantly be challenged with balancing the strengths of theirdemons to ultimately excel in battle. A World to Discover, A Mystery toUncover The life of a Samurai is fraught with peril. Players must leave thesafety of the kingdom in order to defend it from invading demons. There thestory unfolds as they become involved in a fierce battle against God anddemons. Pressing the Combat Advantage The Press Turn system requires strategicthinking for every battle. Pinpointing an enemy's weakness will provide avital extra turn for players to exploit. But there are dangers aswell...reckless attacks against demons cause players to lose their turns andgive the enemy an opening to strike back. An All-Star Development Team Adecade in the making, the development team boasts the creative talent of stafffrom such well-known games and series as Persona, SMT: Nocturne, DevilSummoner, Trauma Center, SMT: Strange Journey, Digital Devil Saga, and SoulHackers. Screenshots ¿¿ About the Game The Eastern Kingdom of Mikado is a cityof the chosen, sitting on high and protected all around by towering walls. Yetits people are at risk from an ongoing demon threat that the player as a newlyappointed Samurai are duty-bound to fight against. Throughout the player'sjourney, they must choose their own path. The choices will affect them, otherNPCs, and the overall outcome of the story. Decisions players make throughoutthe course of the story will have lasting repercussions, as the fate of theworld hangs in the balance. A third-person RPG epic, Shin Megami Tensei IV isthe latest addition to the main Shin Megami Tensei series. Developed by theaward-winning ATLUS team, Shin Megami Tensei IV features powerful new demons,expansive dungeons, epic story arcs with branching plot lines, game-alteringdecision making, and more. Built specifically for the Nintendo 3DS system withoptimized graphics, 3-D dungeons, voiced dialogue, and StreetPassfunctionality, Shin Megami Tensei IV is a premium title that should graceevery RPG fan's collection. A decade since the last release, the latest ShinMegami Tensei game introduces new features such as the digital demon lending,brought to life by the Nintendo 3DS StreetPass function. Use the 3DS' gamecoins to buy the ability of resurrection, allowing players to jump right backinto the game without fear that the previous hours of hard work will go towaste. Taking advantage of the autosave and autoload functions will also savethe player from encountering future problems.
Features:
- A World to Discover, A Mystery to Uncover The life of a Samurai is fraught with peril; Players must leave the safety of Mikado in order to defend it from the invading demons; There the story unfolds as the true history of Mikado comes to light
- 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
- 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
- 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
- A Finely Tuned RPG Experience Beautiful graphics, extensive voice work, 3D dungeons, and a branching story make for a solid RPG adventure
Product Details:
- Release date: July 16, 2013
- Pricing: The strikethrough price is the List Price. Savings represents a discount off the List Price.
- Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches; 14.1 ounces
- Media:: Video Game
- Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.
