Shin Megami Tensei V Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
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Customers are impressed with the challenging and engaging gameplay, the overall performance, and the beautiful art style. They also praise its great story and pacing. However, some customers note that the steep difficulty curve, while appreciated by many, might be a deterrent for casual players.
Edition
Standard EditionUnfold an allusive story filled with tragic choices, make sacrifices to uphold your ideals as you pursue light or covet darkness to discover your role in the new world
Fight through a demon-infested wasteland with the Press Turn Battle System, pinpoint enemy weaknesses so you can perform consecutive actions but make one mistake and it may be your last
Turn formidable foes into worthy allies by recruiting them via negotiations, then fuse them to create demons customized to fit your playstyle
Explore the expansive world of post-apocalyptic Tokyo, fully rendered in stunning 3D utilizing Unreal Engine 4, a first for the mainline Shin Megami Tensei series
- EditionStandard EditionESRB RatingM (Mature 17+)Compatible Platform(s)Nintendo SwitchSoftware FormatPhysical
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 115 reviews
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- Overall Performance (22)
- Story (6)
- Art Style (3)
- Difficulty (6)
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| Gameplay, Overall Performance, Story, Art Style | Gameplay, Overall Performance, Story, Art Style, Tactics | There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance |
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| Difficulty | Loading Times | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |






























































