Shin Megami Tensei 5 is immovable from what it wants to be. This is a JRPG dictated by combat and exploration, imbued with a sense of challenge that wouldn’t feel out of place several decades ago. The genre has moved on since then, and Atlus recognises that, enhancing this sequel with a variety of improvements and a modern attitude that learns from the countless spin-offs it helped inspire. It’s an undeniable triumph, but it’s not going to hold your hand.
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