It might have just come out, but thanks to Prime Day, the PS5 version of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is already on sale for $20 off. That is — if you have a Prime membership. And it’s the launch edition, too, so you get some extras and bonuses. You can grab a copy here.
Originally released exclusively on Nintendo Switch in 2021, SMT 5 got an enhanced re-release in the form of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. This newer version is available on all modern platforms and includes a new storyline with new locations and demons. It’s the definitive version of the game. The launch edition comes with you get an exclusive steelbook and “2 sacred treasure sets” DLC.
Our critic, Michael Higham, was quite fond of the game, giving it an 8/10 in our review.
“I was more than happy to revisit Shin Megami Tensei V, one of my favorite games of 2021, through this definitive version. Vengeance doesn't necessarily make drastic improvements per se, but I enjoyed the new twists, content, and quality of life upgrades it does bring all the same. And while the storyline and route exclusive to Vengeance are a bit better than the original, their appeal as a returning player is really just in how they shake things up at certain points. Don’t get it twisted, though – there’s never been a better time to play this hard-nosed RPG, if not for its satisfying turn-based combat, then for its masterful execution of a uniquely demonic world. There’s a certain attitude that comes through vividly in its art style, character design, and music that you just don’t get in other games. So, if you're simply looking for more SMT or have yet to experience Atlus’ devilish RPG series, Vengeance is absolutely worth seeing through.”
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