

Fusion, something essential for SMT's fun factor is almost useless here. I found myself wanting to go back to grinding and boss fighting everytime the story became the focus. The pacing is dull and the story is simply tedious. From chapter 4 onwards, though, the game's cracks become visible. Add that to Shoji Meguro's fine soundtrack, the right amount of challenge and incredible boss fights, and you have yourself a strong start. Raidou Kuzunoka himself, albeit a silent protagonist, makes quite an impression and is definitely the most memorable character in the entire game. The combat system is fun and accessible for anyone, characters and demon designs are great, the story sparks an interesting mystery, the demon investigative mechanics are creative and the cutscenes are nicely done. It starts very well and during the first very entertaining three chapters, Devil Summoner showcases its strenghts back to back. SMT: Devil Summoner came as fine change of pace from what I've experienced in the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, but despite its nice ideas and SMT: Devil Summoner came as fine change of pace from what I've experienced in the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, but despite its nice ideas and simplistic enjoyable mechanics, it didn't quite stick the landing for me. Character design by legendary illustrator Kazuma Kaneko. Puzzle-solving with the use of carefully chosen demonic powers. Photorealistic graphics that transport the player to 1920s Japan. Detailed real-time combat sequence with swords, guns, combo attacks, and devilish helpers. Take control of Raidou and his otherworldly companions, guide them through thrilling episodes of action and intrigue, and learn the incredible secrets of the Soulless Army. Take (Known in Japan as "Devil Summoner: Kuzunoha Raidou") Raidou Kuzunoha is a private detective in Japan's Taishou Period of the 1910s and 1920s, but he's much more than just a well-dressed crime scene investigator he also has the power to capture and conjure demons to do his bidding. Summary: (Known in Japan as "Devil Summoner: Kuzunoha Raidou") Raidou Kuzunoha is a private detective in Japan's Taishou Period of the 1910s and 1920s, but he's much more than just a well-dressed crime scene investigator he also has the power to capture and conjure demons to do his bidding.
