Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Atlus |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Digital Devil Story |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei is a role-playing game released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Atlus and published by Namco.
It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man. Among the 63 NES RPGs in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Digital Devil Story series; on the NES you can also try Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II. Atlus also made The Karate Kid, Wacky Races and Rockin' Kats for the NES.
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 NES'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 Digital Devil Story: 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.
Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Have 210 Points On The Character Setup Screens | 24C3-CF03 |
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Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei FAQ
When did Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei come out on the NES?
Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.
Who made Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei?
It was developed by Atlus and published by Namco.
Is Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei multiplayer?
No. Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei is a single-player game.
How long does Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei take to play?
As a role-playing game, Digital Devil Story: 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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