Shin Megami Tensei If… Deep cut
PlayStation · RPG
Shin Megami Tensei
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| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 (originally 1992) |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Atlus Co |
| Publisher | Atlus Co |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Megami Tensei |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Shin Megami Tensei is a role-playing game released in 2001 for the PlayStation, developed by Atlus Co. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1992.
It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Worms World Party.
It is part of the Megami Tensei series; on the PS1 you can also try Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, Shin Megami Tensei If… and Shin Megami Tensei II. The series also appears on other systems with Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor (DS) and Shin Megami Tensei (SNES). Atlus Co also made Persona 2: Innocent Sin, Persona 2: Eternal Punishment and Advan Racing for the PS1.
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 PS1 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
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Shin Megami Tensei.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Shin Megami Tensei FAQ
When did Shin Megami Tensei come out on the PS1?
Shin Megami Tensei was released for the PlayStation in 2001; the original game dates back to 1992.
Who made Shin Megami Tensei?
It was developed by Atlus Co.
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.
Read more about Shin Megami Tensei on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.