Soul Hackers 2 beginners guide: 5 things to know before starting the MegaTen spin-off
Soul Hackers 2 is the latest game in the MegaTen franchise from Atlus, bringing the familiar series back to life again. Although it's not an official sequel to Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, it’s going to have some familiar touches, but it’s also different in quite a few ways.
There are several things that both beginners and established fans of the franchise should probably know going into this Atlus JRPG. Now that the game has launched, it offers plenty of challenging gameplay, compelling storylines, and familiar demons. Here's what beginners should know before they dive into the game.
Soul Hackers 2 is a game that’s welcoming to newcomers to both the MegaTen franchise and also JRPGs in general. With multiple endings, it’s also got plenty of replay value between that and being able to approach boss fights with a wide selection of powerful demons.
Ringo and her allies will go through an unforgettable adventure together, and here are some things beginners ought to know before they begin the game.
Soul Hackers 2 takes place in Amami City, the same city as Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, but it is not a sequel. This is great news, considering Soul Hackers 1 came out in 1997. It doesn’t involve the same factions or characters and is very much its own story.
This isn’t uncommon in the Megami Tensei franchise, either. Most of the games can be played on their own or in any order. It's a follow-up, but it's not a sequel. It’s not going to help in understanding the story, but the original game is worth playing on the PlayStation or 3DS.
SMT and Persona fans will be disappointed to hear that they can’t recruit demons for combat in Soul Hackers 2. In previous entries in the MegaTen franchise, it’s not uncommon to recruit from active
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