If you've been wondering what Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance actually does differently compared to the original Nintendo Switch title, then you've got to give this exhaustive new video a watch. Clocking in at over 13 minutes, this official, step-by-step guide on Vengeance's various additions and improvements is robust to say the least.
Alongside its introduction of a brand new, branching story path, this enhanced re-release features a huge number of gameplay alterations, not unlike what we saw with Persona 5 Royal. Combat has been rebalanced in some pretty significant ways, the quality of life enhancements are many, and there are even new locations to explore.
And of course, all of this is on top of the base game running better than ever. The RPG was plagued with performance issues on Switch, but we're expecting a flawless experience on PS5.
How hyped are you for Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance? Spend your afternoon picking through all the details in the comments section below.
Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, he's played 'em all — a little too much, some might say.
I loved SMT 5 and can't wait for this but it feels like they released a game without 90% of its story and just said «it's cool, we'll release it in a couple of years as the SMT V Now With An Actual Plot Edition»
I did not play the original SMTV but SMT and Persona are my newest game obsessions and it seems like this game is going to hit me just right.
Wonder how significant the difference is between this and the base game compared to P5R and its base game
I played the original SMTV version on my Switch and Ioved it, though it did feel like an incomplete story. Hopefully, this new iteration will expand the game in a more deeper level. I’m looking forward to
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