Shin Megami Tensei V (2021)
4.01 from 258 ratings
894 members have it in their collection · 97 playing now · 369 backlogged · 472 wish listed
How long? Main story 45h · with extras 57h · 100% 92h (from 17 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- Atlus
- Publishers
- Atlus, Sega
- Genres
- Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
- Themes
- Fantasy
- Franchises
- Megami Tensei, Shin Megami Tensei
- Series
- Shin Megami Tensei
- Event
- The Game Awards 2021
Release dates
- Nov 12, 2021 (Europe) Nintendo Switch
- Nov 12, 2021 (North_America) Nintendo Switch
Also available on
- Shin Megami Tensei V: Steelbook Launch Edition (2021) · NSW, PS5
- Shin Megami Tensei V: Digital Deluxe Edition (2021) · NSW
- Shin Megami Tensei V: Fall of Man Premium Edition (2021) · NSW
- Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (2024) · NSW, PC, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX
- Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance - Launch Edition (2024) · NSW, PS5
Related
DLC
- Shin Megami Tensei V: The Doctor's Last Wish (Nov 2021) · NSW
Rating distribution
5 stars
90
4 stars
104
3 stars
47
2 stars
10
1 star
7
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status Hellbent_Pope Feb 17, 2024
My first foray into the SMT franchise, and I'm absolutely loving it. I've never been able to get into other monster collecting type games (the newest DQM is in my backlog), but this one has me hooked. Really digging the style and the vibe of this world. Exploration is fun, engaging, and rewarding. The areas are large without feeling overwhelming …
My first foray into the SMT franchise, and I'm absolutely loving it. I've never been able to get into other monster collecting type games (the newest DQM is in my backlog), but this one has me hooked. Really digging the style and the vibe of this world. Exploration is fun, engaging, and rewarding. The areas are large without feeling overwhelming (looking at you, TotK), and I love constantly changing my party based on what demons I see roaming around. I'm liking the OST enough to listen to it between play sessions, as well.
I've heard complaints about the story and, if that's what one values most from an RPG, I could see how one could be disappointed. I do love a good story, but I'm appreciating the minimalistic approach taken here. Sometimes it's nice to play an RPG rather than watch one.
Now...back to Da'at.
Status georgeypoorgey Feb 15, 2024
This game takes a little bit of time to get going but once it does, baby, this is Pokemon for adults. I don't just mean aesthetically (although trading cutesy Pokemon out for Demons is a smart move if you are looking to bring in grown ups)- the combat system requires engagement, the battles require exploration, and the demon-fusion requires consideration. …
Read moreThis game takes a little bit of time to get going but once it does, baby, this is Pokemon for adults. I don't just mean aesthetically (although trading cutesy Pokemon out for Demons is a smart move if you are looking to bring in grown ups)- the combat system requires engagement, the battles require exploration, and the demon-fusion requires consideration. Even the creature collection feels a bit more adult as forming bonds is more nebulous and personal than just capturing creatures in a stasis ball. This game is just pumping with bulbous mechanisms for a tinkerer like me. You might think a game for adults would be difficult, but not necessarily. You can always grind and make the game baby-easy. So you can have a low-stress "decompress your mind" experience if you want and that is what I want.
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Status georgeypoorgey Aug 21, 2023
How long is this intro? I've started this game three times and not made it through. I imagine if I do, this game is very much my kinda thing (I like Pokemon and Persona 5), but maybe I just need to adjust my expectations.
Status BV90 Oct 29, 2022
Currently just before the first big boss. Pretty fun so far! I prefer playing a game like this on TV so I'm enjoying it a little more than SMTIV (the only other SMT I 've played, got about halfway through), but that game is definitely more atmospheric and seems to have a more interesting story.
Status GamingGirlLife Aug 13, 2022
This was one of my all-time favorite games…. Until I encountered a technical glitch that froze the game and sent me back to the last save point. I was so angry about losing progress through no fault of my own, and I did not want to re-do that section, so, regrettably, I stopped playing. A real shame because I truly …
Read moreThis was one of my all-time favorite games…. Until I encountered a technical glitch that froze the game and sent me back to the last save point. I was so angry about losing progress through no fault of my own, and I did not want to re-do that section, so, regrettably, I stopped playing. A real shame because I truly loved the game and was pushing 100 hours invested in it. I’d like to return to it but I’m still mad… I’ll have to stop being mad first…!
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Status ktynnlol Feb 17, 2022
Finally started playing this last week. I've defeated the first boss on "normal" difficulty. Had to turn that down a notch for the second boss.
I'm in love with the music, the atmosphere, the Netherworld and the aesthetic. The demons, the lore, the animations, the combat system, it's all there.
With SMTV it feels as if "min-maxing" is the videogame. …
Finally started playing this last week. I've defeated the first boss on "normal" difficulty. Had to turn that down a notch for the second boss.
I'm in love with the music, the atmosphere, the Netherworld and the aesthetic. The demons, the lore, the animations, the combat system, it's all there.
With SMTV it feels as if "min-maxing" is the videogame.
My main gripes are...
- Performance is rather poor on the Switch. Framerate is low and controls feel sluggish, input lag.
- It's a game that loves to be difficult, but the difficulty doesn't make the game more enjoyable.
- The high-school element/story stuff feels tacky, unnecessary.
With Elden Ring on the horizon, I doubt I'll be spending a lot more time with SMTV.
Status Anyhoot Jan 29, 2022
I have mixed feelings about this game so far. Persona 5 is one of my favorite games ever, but I never played any main line SMT. I like this game, but it is missing the personality that kept me invested in Persona for 3 playthroughs. I may come back to this in the future, but for now returns to the …
Read moreI have mixed feelings about this game so far. Persona 5 is one of my favorite games ever, but I never played any main line SMT. I like this game, but it is missing the personality that kept me invested in Persona for 3 playthroughs. I may come back to this in the future, but for now returns to the backlog.
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Status Trying_Island Dec 5, 2021
Just finished the game (got neutral + True ending, will eventually get around to doing the other 2), i really really enjoyed it, i will say i enjoyed the visual design of smt 3 a bit more but exploration and traversal in this game are soooooo much better. They made a lot of quality of life changes and whoever at …
Read moreJust finished the game (got neutral + True ending, will eventually get around to doing the other 2), i really really enjoyed it, i will say i enjoyed the visual design of smt 3 a bit more but exploration and traversal in this game are soooooo much better. They made a lot of quality of life changes and whoever at Atlus thought of the reverse and reverse compendium fusion options i will kiss you on the mouth you magnificent bastard .
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Status ktynnlol Dec 2, 2021
Traded a few Switch games for Metroid and SMT V.
I'm slightly worried about the performance issues, but I decided to double down and just get the physical copy and we'll see how it works when we play it.
I remember Age of Calamity being really unplayable for me. I hope Shin Megami Tensei V runs better. I've had a …
Traded a few Switch games for Metroid and SMT V.
I'm slightly worried about the performance issues, but I decided to double down and just get the physical copy and we'll see how it works when we play it.
I remember Age of Calamity being really unplayable for me. I hope Shin Megami Tensei V runs better. I've had a passion and interest in this series for years. The music, the aesthetic, the atmosphere.
This might be the first SMT game I ever finish. But Metroid Dread is up first :)
Status Trying_Island Nov 27, 2021
Just finished sucking the 3rd area dry of all the stuff to do there (Miman, item chests, quests and Big Boy enemies), now to go back to the story, i wonder how big the next area is going to be
Status SailorV Nov 24, 2021
Just read a great review of this that makes me want to play the game now (or at least soon). I'm still finishing Ni No Kuni II though, and I was even considering completing everything in that game. On top of that there's a great deal for a physical copy of Neo: The World Ends With You this week that …
Read moreJust read a great review of this that makes me want to play the game now (or at least soon). I'm still finishing Ni No Kuni II though, and I was even considering completing everything in that game. On top of that there's a great deal for a physical copy of Neo: The World Ends With You this week that I was certain this morning I'll be ordering today. I also wanted to get back to Hades as I'm currently reading The Song of Achilles, and I want more of Achilles and Patroclus. I never finished their side story in that game. I'm thinking of giving Stardew Valley another chance as well because I'm itching for a farming life simulation and really, this is a game that should be working for me. Of course let's not forget Animal Crossing, with its recent update and DLC, which up until now I haven't opened yet because once I get to that I have low hopes I'll be touching another game for a while. At least I can't say my brain is making me not want to do anything this time around.
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