Shin Megami Tensei II Deep cut
Game Boy Advance · RPG
Shin Megami Tensei
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 (originally 1992) |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Atlus |
| Publisher | Atlus |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Megami Tensei |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Shin Megami Tensei is a role-playing game released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Atlus. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1992.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle.
It is part of the Megami Tensei series; on the GBA you can also try Shin Megami Tensei II. The series also appears on other systems with Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor (DS) and Shin Megami Tensei (SNES). Atlus also made Battle B-Daman: Fire Spirits! for the GBA.
Shin Megami Tensei is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Shin Megami Tensei is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Shin Megami Tensei walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Shin Megami Tensei FAQ
When did Shin Megami Tensei come out on the GBA?
Shin Megami Tensei was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003; the original game dates back to 1992.
Who made Shin Megami Tensei?
It was developed by Atlus.
Is Shin Megami Tensei multiplayer?
No. Shin Megami Tensei is a single-player game.
How long does Shin Megami Tensei take to play?
As a role-playing game, Shin Megami Tensei typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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