Review on 👾 Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey - DS by Jay Huang

A good quality RPG with many unique elements not found in most games these days. The M rating makes sense, but it's not on the level of Grand Theft Auto or anything like that. The plot is solid. Without destroying anything, a strange black void has appeared in Antarctica and is slowly growing, engulfing the entire planet. You are a soldier on one of the four ships sent to investigate, but will immediately lose contact with the other three if you enter. To make matters worse, the void is filled with demons. There are many of them. The only way to get very far is to enlist your enemy's support. Most demons are willing to talk to you before a fight, and learning the best way to talk to each type of demon can be great. If they like you enough, you can trade them for money, items, or even get them to join you. However, be prepared to negotiate; they will not come in vain. Two other systems worth mentioning are the demon co-op and demon fusion features. As you progress through the game, your dialogue options will change your alignment. Demons are also aligned, and you work better when your entire team is aligned. When a party member hits an enemy weakness, every teammate of the same alignment will attack instantly, allowing you to easily double or triple the power of an already powerful attack. Finally, the Daemon Merge utility lets you merge two daemons you already have into a brand new one. This is the best way to learn, but essentially it allows you to get demons much stronger than those in the field. Word to the wise: This game is challenging. This is good for helping you learn smoothly, but the strategy can be deceptively difficult. Don't give up if it starts to piss you off, just find more allies and maybe unite them. You rarely need to search for experience as you can always recruit stronger demons instead of training the ones you have. It's both faster and easier, so don't be afraid to experiment.