Sega Saturn · RPG
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
Certified classic
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Atlus |
| Publisher | Atlus |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Megami Tensei |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner is a role-playing game released in 1995 for the Sega Saturn, developed by Atlus.
It belongs to the Saturn's earliest wave of games. Other notable Saturn releases from 1995 include Street Fighter: The Movie, Bug! and Magic Knight Rayearth. Among the 40 Saturn RPGs in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Megami Tensei series; on the Saturn you can also try Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers. The series also appears on other systems with Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor (DS) and Shin Megami Tensei (SNES). Atlus also made Princess Crown and Groove on Fight for the Saturn.
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 Saturn'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: Devil Summoner 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.
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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner FAQ
When did Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner come out on the Saturn?
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner was released for the Sega Saturn in 1995.
Who made Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner?
It was developed by Atlus.
Is Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner multiplayer?
No. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner is a single-player game.
How long does Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner take to play?
As a role-playing game, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 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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