The COMPLETE History of Shin Megami Tensei: All 50+ Games!

From its beginnings as a novel adaptation to it's multiple spin-offs, Shin Megami Tensei is a mammoth series that many in the west still don't fully grasp. But Derrick is here to break down the entire franchise and cover every main release across MegaTen's 35 year history. With over 50 games, ranging from massive hits to the obscure, there's a LOT to break down. So let's begin, shall we?

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction & Inspiration
0:59 - Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei - The Novel
1:52 - Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei - Telenet & Atlus
4:08 - Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II
6:01 - Shin Megami Tensei
8:58 - Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible
10:26 - Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible II
11:19 - Majin Tensei
12:45 - Shin Megami Tensei II
14:32 - Shin Megami Tensei If...
16:39 - Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis
17:54 - Last Bible III
18:53 - Another Bible
19:29 - Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible Special
20:20 - Jack Bros.
22:43 - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
24:13 - Megami Ibunroku Persona
28:26 - Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku
30:07 - Ronde
31:30 - Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
32:59 - Persona 2: Innocent Sin
37:09 - Maken X
39:09 - Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
40:57 - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children Black Book & Red Book
44:09 - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children White Book
45:47 - Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner
47:21 - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children Light & Dark Version
48:48 - Shin Megami Tensei: NINE
51:52 - Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
56:24 - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children Puzzle de Call!
57:18 - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children Fire & Ice Book
58:29 - Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga
1:01:26 - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children Messiah Riser
1:02:53 - Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2
1:04:35 - Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army
1:07:19 - Persona 3
1:12:56 - Shin Megami Tensei: IMAGINE
1:16:11 - Persona 4
1:20:08 - Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
1:21:46 - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
1:26:23 - Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
1:29:09 - Catherine
1:32:22 - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2
1:34:36 - Persona 4 Arena
1:37:27 - Shin Megami Tensei IV
1:41:21 - Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
1:43:56 - Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
1:47:43 - Persona 4: Dancing All Night
1:49:54 - Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
1:53:37 - Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
1:55:10 - Persona 5
2:01:21 - Shin Megami Tensei: Synchronicity Prologue
2:02:56 - Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight & Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight
2:04:36 - Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
2:06:26 - Persona 5 Strikers
2:09:32 - Shin Megami Tensei V
2:12:24 - Soul Hackers 2 & Beyond
2:13:06 - A MegaTen Series Roadmap
2:15:09 - Conclusion & Outro

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[GVG]

Over 100k views! That's incredible! I honestly had no idea how this project would be received but to see it just continually grow has been absolutely fulfilling. I've made it a point to read every comment and I truly appreciate all the kind words, the feedback, and places where I could improve in the future. Thank you! ~Derrick

[LambdaTheos]

ATLUS did what everyone beg Pokemon to do for decades, they refined their formula to so many different genres, taking many risks. They should be praised for that.

[DaRkLoRd-rcyu]

Atlus should pay you for this. This is a really great portfolio for them.

[Froge]

I've finished 15 of these, in almost any other series that'd be a massive chunk, but there are so many blind spots for me in this series. It's crazy how big it is.

[JoshArtisto]

I hope as many people can see this as possible. I love Shin Megami Tensei franchise but I often find it hard to explain to people why. I applaud Derrick for putting all that effort into this video.

[Luffy]

I was worried about this video spoiling too much of theses game stories, but it felt like it spoiled nothing! Loved to learn about all the obscure games and how the franchise evolved

[TBSkyen]

I wouldn't mind more retrospectives, but I also do not want Derek to work himself to death.

[fapuloes]

Technically speaking, Catherine was my first megami tensei game even before I played Persona 3, but I obviously didn't know that at the time. Who would've thought that a cheating man having nightmares about tower climbing sheeps would lead into me becoming a huge SMT fan?

[Oziach]

I absolutely adore the variety on this channel and how much passion you guys put into each video. Great work, guys! 💖

[natoriousthehopeful]

The fact Derek put this together is an achievement in and of itself; this man has earned his Giga Chad status😎

[IBigDickI]

I gotta say Derrick, this is truly an amazing retrospective and historical breakdown of the Megami Tensei Franchise as a whole, my honest congrats on such a project. Amazing work dude!

[baddragonite]

I'm so glad such a unique series is finally hitting the giant success it deserves

[robleon]

As someone who is just getting into the series and was absolutely baffled by all the titles, this was a godsend. I'm really enjoying SMT V and this was great for figuring out what I might be interested in playing next. I'm sure this video was a massive undertaking. Thanks for taking the time!

[ThorgisArcade]

Persona is my favorite game franchise and in the last few years I've really started diving into all the other Megami Tensei games so it's great to see a video like this. You guys did an amazing job on the video, thank you for making it.

[SamboNice]

liking the video just for the length... can't imagine the amount of time/effort that went into this

[kazarisato]

Is nobody going to acknowledge that TMS:FE literally called it’s persona equivalent “Performa”?

[unos]

Always amaze how this series managed to avoid controversies with religious people, yet things like Dungeons and Dragons or Pokémon unleashed a satanic panic.

[ZiozoneEmperor]

You organized and narrated everything so well, i've seen a lot of SMT game timelines but they all seem to complicate things on purpose.
As someone who started the series with persona and gradually got more interested in the other games, i seriously apreciate all the work put into this.

[matthewmincey]

starting to watch now I can't wait. great work Derrick and any and everyone who helped bring this project to life!
EDIT: after finishing this video I have to say this retrospective has no lulls the pace is lightning fast and draws you in. no game is over explained nor spoiled giving the viewer incentive to give the series a try. personally I want to try the raidou games.

[SuperPaperPokemon]

It has arrived! Even before watching it, I gotta congratulate this herculean effort of research, recording footage, talking and editing a video this size.This is literally feature length!
Now I gotta find some time in my schedule to actually watch this...