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Embark on this definitive version of the critically acclaimed Shin Megami Tensei V, massively expanded with a brand-new storyline featuring new locations, demons, and choices to make that will dictate the fate of all existence.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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86
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is receiving strong acclaim for its improved narrative and character development, with critics praising the new Canon of Vengeance and engaging characters like Yoko Hiromine. While the game's storytelling is noted for its depth and existential themes, some criticisms point to pacing issues and underdeveloped plot elements. Overall, the consensus is positive, marking a significant narrative upgrade that captivates both newcomers and series veterans, despite minor flaws.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
86
Positive Reviews (80-100)
85%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
15%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is receiving strong acclaim for its improved narrative and character development, with critics praising the new Canon of Vengeance and engaging characters like Yoko Hiromine. While the game's storytelling is noted for its depth and existential themes, some criticisms point to pacing issues and underdeveloped plot elements. Overall, the consensus is positive, marking a significant narrative upgrade that captivates both newcomers and series veterans, despite minor flaws.
Gameplay Mechanics
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89
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance impresses critics with its enhanced gameplay, featuring quality-of-life improvements like anytime saving and improved navigation, making exploration more rewarding. The combat remains challenging yet rewarding, with new mechanics that deepen party management and demon interactions. However, some find the difficulty might alienate newcomers, and certain elements can feel overtuned. Overall, it’s a solid evolution of the series that balances challenge and strategy, appealing to both veterans and newcomers, while addressing past criticisms.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
89
Positive Reviews (80-100)
97%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
3%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance impresses critics with its enhanced gameplay, featuring quality-of-life improvements like anytime saving and improved navigation, making exploration more rewarding. The combat remains challenging yet rewarding, with new mechanics that deepen party management and demon interactions. However, some find the difficulty might alienate newcomers, and certain elements can feel overtuned. Overall, it’s a solid evolution of the series that balances challenge and strategy, appealing to both veterans and newcomers, while addressing past criticisms.
Graphics and Visual Design
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84
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance shines with stunning graphics and art design, particularly praised for its breathtaking world of Da'at and smooth performance on PS5 and PC. Critics highlight the immersive atmosphere and beautifully crafted characters, making it a visual treat. However, some textures and NPC designs feel dated, and certain creative choices detract from immersion. Overall, despite minor flaws, the game excels in visual flair, solidifying its status as a standout RPG experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
84
Positive Reviews (80-100)
68%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
32%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance shines with stunning graphics and art design, particularly praised for its breathtaking world of Da'at and smooth performance on PS5 and PC. Critics highlight the immersive atmosphere and beautifully crafted characters, making it a visual treat. However, some textures and NPC designs feel dated, and certain creative choices detract from immersion. Overall, despite minor flaws, the game excels in visual flair, solidifying its status as a standout RPG experience.
Music and Sound Design
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance impresses with its acclaimed sound design and music, enhancing the game's dark themes and immersive atmosphere. Critics rave about the striking synth metal tracks and captivating soundscapes, though some note repetitive voice acting and the lack of Spanish options as drawbacks. Overall, the game's phenomenal soundtrack and voice work solidify its place as a standout title in the series, delivering a rich audio experience that elevates gameplay.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
86
Positive Reviews (80-100)
88%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
12%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance impresses with its acclaimed sound design and music, enhancing the game's dark themes and immersive atmosphere. Critics rave about the striking synth metal tracks and captivating soundscapes, though some note repetitive voice acting and the lack of Spanish options as drawbacks. Overall, the game's phenomenal soundtrack and voice work solidify its place as a standout title in the series, delivering a rich audio experience that elevates gameplay.
Voice Acting
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Technical Performance
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance has impressed critics with solid technical performance across platforms: the Nintendo Switch offers key quality-of-life enhancements but struggles with frame rate issues, while the PS5 and Xbox Series X shine with smooth 60fps gameplay and faster loading. PC performance is mostly strong but not without some hiccups like occasional frame drops. Overall, the game successfully addresses past performance issues, leaving critics optimistic despite some lingering negatives, especially on the Switch.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
84
Positive Reviews (80-100)
82%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
18%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance has impressed critics with solid technical performance across platforms: the Nintendo Switch offers key quality-of-life enhancements but struggles with frame rate issues, while the PS5 and Xbox Series X shine with smooth 60fps gameplay and faster loading. PC performance is mostly strong but not without some hiccups like occasional frame drops. Overall, the game successfully addresses past performance issues, leaving critics optimistic despite some lingering negatives, especially on the Switch.
Replay Value
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85
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is a replayable gem, boasting 200 hours of content through two gripping story paths, praised for its accessibility and fresh enhancements. Critics highlight its depth and variety, making it a must-play for series fans. However, some concerns linger about repetitiveness and value for veterans, leading to mixed feelings for certain players. Overall, it’s a rich, engaging experience that invites multiple playthroughs.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
85
Positive Reviews (80-100)
73%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
27%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
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replay value
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is a replayable gem, boasting 200 hours of content through two gripping story paths, praised for its accessibility and fresh enhancements. Critics highlight its depth and variety, making it a must-play for series fans. However, some concerns linger about repetitiveness and value for veterans, leading to mixed feelings for certain players. Overall, it’s a rich, engaging experience that invites multiple playthroughs.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
86
Positive Reviews (80-100)
96%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
4%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is a largely acclaimed upgrade over its predecessor, praised for new content, characters, and quality-of-life improvements. Critics hail it as "game of the year material," lauding its engaging narrative and refined gameplay. However, some argue the narrative depth falls short and question its full-price status, suggesting it could have been DLC instead. Despite minor technical issues, it remains a strong entry point for newcomers and a rewarding experience for veterans, cementing its place as a must-play for JRPG fans.
86
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Reviews
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Digitally Downloaded
Jun 13, 2024
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is praised for its narrative depth, gameplay improvements, enhanced graphics, and dark themes. It is considered the ultimate version of the game, offering a worthwhile experience for fans of the series.
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98
Hooked Gamers
Jun 21, 2024
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is highly recommended for both fans of the series and newcomers, with significant improvements over the original game and a wealth of added content. The game is praised for addressing previous issues and providing a compelling experience.
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95
But Why Tho?
Jun 19, 2024
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is praised as a definitive package that enhances an already great RPG with quality of life improvements and a compelling new storyline, making it a must-have title.
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CGMagazine
Jun 12, 2024
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is easily game of the year material for turn-based RPG enthusiasts, offering enough new content and improvements to make it the definitive version of the game.
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92
Hobby Consolas
Jun 12, 2024
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is praised for its numerous changes, additions, and improvements, elevating it from a great RPG to one of the best, making it worth revisiting even for those who played the original version.
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Worth Playing
Jun 12, 2024
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is easily the definitive version of the game, a must-have for fans of the franchise, and enjoyable even for those who prefer plot-heavy titles like Persona.
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92
Generación Xbox
Jun 18, 2024
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is praised for its technical improvements, engaging gameplay, captivating story, and vast amount of content, making it a must-play for JRPG fans despite potential complexity for beginners.
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90
PC Invasion
Jun 12, 2024
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is praised for being a significant revamp of the original game, adding quality-of-life features and new content that greatly improve the overall experience.
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Hey Poor Player
Jun 12, 2024
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance brings plenty of additions, improvements, and expansions, making it a fantastically refined JRPG. Deserving of a second chance.
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RPGamer
Aug 26, 2024
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is an overall improvement over the original release, offering a polished RPG experience with an epic tale, well-rounded gameplay, and delightful additions. It serves as a great entry point for newcomers while still providing a challenge for experienced players.
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