Nintendo DS · RPG
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2009 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Atlus |
| Publisher | Atlus |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Megami Tensei |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Developed by Atlus, Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2009 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts. Among the 168 DS RPGs in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
It is part of the Megami Tensei series; on the DS you can also try Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor and Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2. The series also appears on other systems with Shin Megami Tensei (SNES) and Shin Megami Tensei If… (SNES). Atlus also made Trauma Center: Under the Knife, Radiant Historia and Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 for the DS.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
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: Strange Journey 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: Strange Journey cheats & codes
32 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Full Moon | 2221463C
00000000 |
|---|---|
| New Moon | 2221463C
00000050 |
| Half Moon | 2221463C
00000028 |
| Max Cash (Select) | 94000130
FFFB0000
02214620
0098967F
D2000000
00000000 |
| Unrestricted fusion | 520698E0
E92D47F0
020698E0
EA0002B9
D0000000
00000000 |
| Demons participate in co-op attack regardless of alignment | 520ADC74
E1560000
220ADC74
00000006
D0000000
00000000 |
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey FAQ
When did Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey come out on the DS?
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
Who made Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey?
It was developed by Atlus.
Is Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey multiplayer?
No. Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey is a single-player game.
How long does Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey take to play?
As a role-playing game, Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey 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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