Numbers , subtitle , and remasters , oh , my !
This guide include everything you need to have a go at it about choosing what guild to play the Shin Megami Tensei game .
Do You Need to Play the Shin Megami Tensei Games in Order?
No , you do not need to play the Shin Megami Tensei game in their numerical edict . interchangeable to other JRPG series like Final Fantasy , the Shin Megami Tensei games are all separate from each other . And give thanks goodness for that , because unluckily , there has never been an official English - language firing of Shin Megami Tensei II . In addition , the only official English translation of the first Shin Megami Tensei game was released on iOS and has since been delisted .
If you ’re seeking Shin Megami Tensei games to play , your main options are Shin Megami Tensei III , IV , or V , and these are n’t connect to each other . you’re able to tackle them in whatever guild you please . But what about Shin Megami Tensei games that have the same number but different subtitles ?
Shin Megami Tensei Sequels Versus Upgraded Versions
Shin Megami Tensei V : Vengeance is an upgraded version of Shin Megami Tensei V.You do not necessitate to play V before Vengeance — in fact , it ’s recommended you go direct to Vengeance if you have n’t play the original game already . The original story of SMT5 is useable with quality - of - life improvement in Vengeance , as well as an all - new storyline . you could choose between the original account ( called Canon of Creation ) or the new tale ( call Canon of Vengeance ) at the start of a new game in Vengeance . You ’ll also gain access to a bonus superboss in Canon of Vengeance if you play Canon of Creation first , so you may pass over the original SMT5 game altogether and depart with Vengeance for the most complete experience .
Shin Megami Tensei IV is the one grownup exception to all this : SMT4 is its own game , and Shin Megami Tensei IV : Apocalypse is its continuation , not an upgraded version . If you ’re concerned in tackling the SMT4 series , you should act Shin Megami Tensei IV first . Afterwards , you’re able to playact Revelation of Saint John the Divine if you ’re interested in experiencing the sequel .
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne and HD Remaster
All English - language version of Shin Megami Tensei III have the subtitle Nocturne because Nocturne is the upgraded version of the game . The original SMT3 was never officially released in English . The original English release of Nocturne iconically features Dante from the Devil May hollo series . The HD Remaster is based on the upgrade of the upgrade that Japan welcome , which features Raidou Kuzunoha from the Devil Summoner series instead . If you have the HD Remaster of the game , you’re able to stillaccess Dante via DLC , giving the HD Remaster a bit of an border content - smart compared to the pilot .
