Is Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Worth it?

I'm debuting a brand new writing and video style with this video talking about Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance! I hope you all give me some feedback on what you think of this shorter but more direct format!

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[theverbingnoun]

i really wish Atlus gave those of us who bought it initially a discount or some carrot to buy it again beyond additional story, not giving them another $60. love your honesty and reviews as always!

[PindleofKujata]

I'll get Vengeance when it's on sale. I had no desire to spend full price on a reworked game I already own for Switch.

[dowatyoudo]

So I never finished the original, but I did get very far into it (without spoiling it for others, about 75 hours in and at a boss rush is when I quit). One thing I really appreciate about Vengeance in particular is the reworked leveling. I don't feel the need to grind like I did in the vanilla game, and it's making the game and pacing seem so much better in my opinion. I think I was at hour 12-15 when I beat the first real boss in the base game, and it was close to hour 8-9 in Vengeance. The game is just a smoother journey now I feel like.

[ThewOrldIssqUare]

Thanks for your honest answer!

If this had been DLC that allowed me to reuse my demons and stuff from the first playthrough (NG+ style), I would be into it. But yeah, I just don't have time to play through the whole game again from lv1. It's a shame, because I also really enjoyed the original, same as you.

Atlus, please take note! We love your games, but you have to start having more respect for our time!

[MrDarksol]

Now this is the type of review that I want or wish people to do with more of these re releases because it's short sweet and then we move on. You don't need to explain to me in 11 minutes why this is good when you have to be very very fair and this review was very fair and touched on the small improvements. You mentioned that there is some improvements however it still carries the same stigma as the original game from three years ago, although I'm going to give Persona 3 reload slack because at least that is a real remake, not a re-release of persona 3 like what we had with persona 3 portable or persona 4 golden or Persona 5 royal or I guess by the SMT license as well SMT nocturne remaster. But I do see where you're coming from with the idea of it is ridiculous that they keep re releasing a lot of these games again and again instead of just moving forward but if these make money which they obviously do especially reload and apparently vengeance sold a whole bunch of more copies then they're probably gonna keep doing this until we're dead lol. Me personally I already had 0 interest in buying vengeance because other than the hot demon girls that they add in which is always a thing they keep doing with these games especially the new female character as another selling point on top of Nahobino finally getting a better form and Jack Frost having a new form himself, none of the new smaller changes that they finally fixed after 3 years is gonna make me change my mind that the original game I played 3 years ago was so boring despite going into it for 74 hours. Plus if this version only takes about 40 hours to get to the supposed brand new changes aside from some smaller ones in the OG story then I'm definitely not gonna be spending $60 on playing this game again especially since I didn't even like Da'at as a world to explore. In the end I would say that only if you really really liked the original game 3 years ago then it's fine for you since it is now on stronger platforms but I would personally say that if you never played the original game because it was on the switch like what my friend did because he did the smart thing and never bought the original game then it's fine for you to buy it. Me however I'm waiting until we get metaphor because to me that is way more important than another re-release of another Atlus game. Great small short review there Alex!

[McLort]

I was just too overwhelmed with JRPG backlog when original came out, guess too many games paid off since I can get on PC now when I am ready. That works!

[matthewcampbell]

People need to play SMT 4 and SMT 4 Apocalypse, amazing games worthy of a remake

[brachialplexus]

Thank you Alex, I got completely burnt out playing the first game and would have felt the same. Got enough to play anyways...

[IzzyDaBoiWonda]

I’m so used to Atlus this will be my first time playing it learned my lesson from Royal

[captainjustin]

I think the two camps for this one are clearly explained by this helpful video.

If you already did everything in SMTV on Switch, this is definitely going to be a hard sell unless you really want to experience everything SMTV.

I, on the other hand, only got halfway through SMTV on Switch before getting overwhelmed with other games. Experiencing it with smoother performance, new QoL improvements, and a more engaging story has made every dollar for the new purchase feel worth it. Daat is so much more of a joy to explore for me on PS5. This feels like the version of SMTV I always wanted, minus the irritation of slow menus I experienced on Switch. I do feel a bit of FOMO about never finishing the original Canon of Creation storyline, but I watched those endings on YouTube and that is helping me let it go and just enjoy the new storyline.

[Artursamvelyan-nyzk]

Didn’t play the original version and man this game runs so smoothly. Not exactly my type of gameplay so far but its prety interesting and challenging

[wertnerve]

Outstanding video. The extra content and new demons are great, but not enough to justify a repurchase/replay

[juzweytnc]

Knowing that there are more DLC you STILL have to pay after getting this makes me want to wait either this SMTVV go on sale or a complete edition will show up.

I like Atlus games but man they ruthless on milking the IP with its re-releases version with a little add ons.

[thomasmitchell]

I own SMTV on switch but didnt really get into it very far maybe 10 hours. Im already 25 into canon of vengeance. Being able to save anywhere just removes so much tedium. Game is excellent and i love it at 144fps instead of 30

[igounfazed]

Thanks. I really didn't know there was a new game. I saw the cart pack at walmart when it came out and thought it was a re-release of the same game so I never picked it up. I'm only now coming to find it is supposed to be a 'new' game. But... I played the first one so many times for all the 100 percent endings, that when I put it away, I felt relieved that I would not have to play it any more. So your video helped me realize: *I have no need to play the new release of the same game with added content.*

[tabris]

Atlus does FAR more to improve the game in this rerelease than any of their previous rereleases and yet THIS is the one you have an issue with? Lets be real and admit the rerelease model Atlus has been using is disgusting, but dont pretend it wasnt problematic until now. The average play time of vanilla Persona 5 is over 100 hours. Royal adds maybe 25 hours of new content with the large majority of the game being exactly the same. And Royal is arguably worse because the adjustments made absolutely kills the balancing making the game much easier than basically any ATLUS game released.

Edit: Also please don't take this as an attack or anything Alex. You make great videos and I have nothing but respect for you. ❤️👍

[MAO]

I think it was worth it for me to double dip since I didn't finish the original release on Switch. The performance issues on Switch really put a damper on my enjoyment of the game.

The Vengeance version on PC plays fantastic and much better on Steam Deck compared to Switch. Along with the QoL improvements, I look forward to seeing this game to the end.

[Jjonnnnnn]

all im gonna say is ive never played a jrpg and bought this as my first one lmao im loving it so far 70 hours in

[alterego]

The best thing that happened for me is that I didn't beat the first one. With the new Frame rate and the fixes to this game, gave it new life for me. 22 hrs in and it's hard for me to put it down.

[MelancholyMike]

I've gotten lucky with Atlus' re-releases I didn't have a PS4 when vanilla P5 came out soo I ended up playing Royal. I still don't own a switch soo I missed vanilla SMT V. However I do have a PS5 soo I'm probably gonna get Vengeance hahah. I just really really hope Atlus doesn't do this re-release stunt with what's suppose be their 3rd pillar Metaphor: Re-Fantazio. I am hyped for that game I pre ordered it already. But I'm with you Alex idk if gonna wana play a re-release of metaphor a couple years later just see some slight alterations in the story and tweaks to the combat. Anyway rant over love your videos my friend keep doing what you're doing. 🤘🏾🤘🏾