Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Nintendo Switch Review
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
- Shin Megami Tensei V first released on the Nintendo Switch back in 2021 and is about to release as a definitive version which promises a new story arc, new bosses, demons and areas. Is it worth getting? Well, let's find out....
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Great review. Never did end up getting this game originally. Adding it to my wishlist. Given the sales offered for the original hitting 60% I doubt we’d have to wait too long to see some sort of sale offered.
I played the original and loved it. But, it was a massive grind at the end and I can't see myself going through all that again even with all the enhancements. That said, for those who haven't played it, highly recommended and so glad its now on other platorms
I should have learned my lesson with Atlus doing that bs with their every release for the past something years...
Buy them both, they will go up in value
@@bigt4135you’re their perfect target audience lol
Yeah don’t buy Metaphor right away 😂
I feel ya man, but I am glad it's getting a PS5 release so that those graphical and load in issues will be fixed. Also, at a stable frame rate.
@@kcadventures1454 for sure just imagine atlus would respect us a lil more and just release a good AND polished game without a re release
Man the base game was so fun. I’ll pick this up later when it’s discounted. Thank you for the review!
I’m banning myself from buying any more JRPGs until I get through Persona 5, NieR Automata and Star Ocean R Second Story. It’s not easy.
Star Ocean second r is really amazing. I nearly finished it.
@@jerichoparrish2144 great work! I haven’t even installed it yet 😬
Same for P5Royal, Nier, Dragon Quest 11 and SMTV. All bought, none started (yet) 🫣
Ohhhh. Early video! This is deffo on my list to pick up. 🎉
SMT isn’t really my type of game, so this is me boosting the algorithm 😊
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SMT is an important series for any human, it teaches you a lot of yourself and question things like no other jrpg does
@@puzzle_boyno it teaches YOU things. Dont lump everyone else's common since into YOUR learning experience. Lol
@@Tryin2dobetter Why so serious? Everyone has the capacity to learn things.
@@puzzle_boythis game ain’t NieR bro
Definitely excited for this one. Surprised you didn’t mention the music in the audio section, the soundtrack is really solid.
_amazing_ ❤
I was worried because they added in new stuff that it might ruin the framerate. Glad to hear it’s the same I had no issue with it in the original
I wasn't hooked into the original and I now have other games higher on my priority list but should this appeal in future, I am glad to have the SwitchUp reviews to refer to. Also, I had been wondering if Glen would be the one to do so as he has been the one to love this game the most given how many videos its featured in, awesome to see he did. Cheers SwitchUp, more content is always appreciated 👍 😊
I have only ever played Persona 5 Royal and SMT IV on 3DS, but I bought the steelbook version of this, and then Persona 3 and 4 Golden. I watched someone review it and the way they spoke about the game just absolutely sold it to me, and this review just sealed the deal! Everyone’s comments on this video and the other review were filled with so much excitement it got me hype to dive in and play as many Altus games as possible.
Great vid as always - was waiting for the review before purchase - 😊❤
Had this game preordered basically since I was able to. SMTV is for me one of the best JRPGs on the Switch, up there with Dragon Quest 11S. I can't wait to finally get my hands on it!
Thanks for the review. I agree that the additional scenario could have been a DLC and the quality of life features could have been added to the vanilla version via an update, but I'm still getting this one for my Switch, lol. And the ability to import some of your demons from the vanilla's save file to the new game sounds awesome, imo.
Got this coming as a Father’s Day present to myself
The game looks smoother than the base game.
I am completely new to series but you guys make it sound awesome! I'm going to have to pick it up - the fact you can fuse demons just sold it somehow for me lol.
Will watch reviews and buy it when there’s 25% sale in the next 6 months.
50 or 60% discount and i'm in. I already have the base game and at that price point it will become what this is for Switch owners: DLC.
@@alanmurilo5007 Same. Already clocked in many hours on the original game. Not paying more than $30 for the new story.
Demon conversation was there in smt long long before fire emblem
Does this version include all the dlc from the base game’s release like Demi fiend?
Yes it's supposed to according to their site
some dlc still dlc like magatamas cause gotta nickle and dime Atlus
ok question will my save data from the first version carry over to this updated version?
As far as I've heard, it doesn't let you transfer your save data, but it DOES let you transfer over three demons from your compendium.
My first time playing it, but it depends on this review.
I'm sure they tried to fix the pop in, because they did on every other platform. But the Switch is now 7 years old and it wasn't especially powerful when it came out either. The results on the hardware are impressive nonetheless
I played the original game twice and got two different endings, really enjoyed the game, phenomenal gameplay, the story was a bit barren compared with other SMT games, but the whole game experience was awesome, truly one of the best RPGs on the Switch. I bought the game as soon as it came out and was totally worth the price; now with Vengeance I think I will wait for a discount because as a gamer who played the OG twice the fatigue of doing it again for the new content makes me stop and think twice if I should pay full price, I could have benefit from this being DLC. Thanks SwitchUp for the review.
Love you guys!
This game looks amazing and Im definitely adding it to my wishlist. Great job once again yall! I was just wondering in yalls opinion, what would be the best all around pokemon game to buy for the switch or which one should I start with? I have been dying to buy a pokemon game for it I just want to make sure to get the one Im looking for.
Smt vengeance is by far the best Pokemon game, it might sit at about 130 less Pokemon than shield/sword but the Pokemon are all quality/handpicked and good.
Getting it on my PS5 and Series X
looking forward to the new storyline
I own all the DLC from first game and enjoyed my time with it. Both 1st game and DLC were just delisted. This Vengence version is supposed to come with original game, all DLC and new story stuff. Like the Persona 5 Royal. I will probably pick it up on sale. Thanks for the review.
Been watching the channel daily lately im loving the consistency of uploads for you guys much love ❤ that being said IM DEFINITELY PICKING THIS UP, Been super hyped as soon as i found out i can finally grab a physical copy of one of the best RPGS on switch, Granted they couldve made it DLC but Atlus always adds something to make their games worth the extra buy -
so if I didn't play the first one I can ignore it and play directly just this new edition right?
Yes this is the fleshed out version
I actually never played this games, might be the right time to catch up! By the way, the possibility to save at any point in game, and with the press of a button, can be such a nice upgrade for any game!
Since I haven't played the original iteration of this game I'll probably pick this up, but it's gonna sit in the backlog for a bit
Would you say it's worth going through the OG route then playing the new one? Or going straight to the new one? As someone who has never played it before
You unlocked special plot demons depending on what route you finished in on the OG game, but I guess it doesn't matter if you have Yoshitsune in your party.
I'm my opinion, if you play the new side first, it could dissuade you from playing the OG side as that's the familiar part. But, you'd have to be dodging spoilers and you wouldn't be able to relate to the new comments if you play the OG side first.
Base game is still in my back log. SMT 2 is still in my 3DS backlog.
First off nice comparison of the previous and new game! Gave a proper overview of what to expect, many thanks!
Hope they include that new save function on the fly for all the customers that bought the original game. Rather than keeping that locked to the new version. Buying the new game should be based the merit of the content.
How long is the new story ? The same as the original game ?
3x the length if you include godborn story
Nice one Glen! Not played this one yet, but it IS very much on my list. Glad I never bought the first iteration of the game, now I can get the definitive edition. Coys!
Yeah, if you never bought it first time round, it makes this a no brainer! Glen
I will consider to buy on other platforms on offer, cause switch i already got SMT5 + DLC
I'm still playing through SMT V lol. I ll get Vengeance on PS5.
M this pirate was never a fan of the hole silent protagonist trop😩 never comprehended how or why such a thing was popular enough to be used as often as it has been in games. Especially in games that had voice acting and only the main protagonist was silent. ( why I never liked or enjoyed the Zelda games as I hated the silent protagonist thing)
Played abut 7 hours of the main SMT5 so I never finished it, may look into getting this as the gameplay mechanics and setting seemed interesting and intriguing, just not sure the game is worth full price🤔
As always I appreciate the video and coverage ❤
Dose SMT vengeance included any of the DLC that you had to buy for the original game? Or do you have to buy it again for this new version of the game?
This game looks so good, I can't wait to pick it up! (after it shows up online as a used game listing :P)
Why they cant just sell this as a dlc baffles me. 😑
It's so damn strange I had to get Glen to explain it to me multiple times the other night. I literally couldn't believe what I was hearing hahaha! Mark
@@SwitchUpYt you know... i've been thinking about buying Disco Elysium with the last of my gold coins thanks to you gushing about the game every chance you get. Even though I'm not sure wether I will like it or not. I'm veeery close to giving up on waiting for Dave to go on sale. Now i have Disco Elysium living rent free in my head! This your fault Mark! 😂
More money ? Sell it as a whole new game full price.
I dont get it either but there were different SMT 4 Versions like Apocalypse, but afaik they were different. Well it is a money question.
Yeah not playing another 60 euro for the same game I bought before.
Is still have no clue why they haven't offered a way to purchase it as a DLC for the original game's owners! I have completed the game on Switch, spent over 100h on it, but now, I have to purchase an entirely new game and lose all my progress in the process? After almost purchasing it, it is going to be a pass for me.
I bought and enjoyed SMT V when it first launched, but never finished the story. I think not having the ability to save at any time was one of the reasons for that, so I plan to give it another go with the updated version. I'm not thrilled about having to pay full price when I already own a significant portion of the content, but it is what it is I guess. Appreciate the review.
Returning to the save point is a button press away? I don't see why that was a drag for you. If getting back to where you were was a problem, you had Estoma so you can avoid battles.
Honestly I never did get around to playing the first one so I might pick up this one eventually
I wish you could buy the upgrade instead of a whole new copy. I kind of understand if they added more than a patch. The fusion doesn't make sense to me since the demons never look like the ones you fused
Because you get more then another route. The existing route has new additions and pretty much every demon now has some special move.
@@CrimRui but is it enough for another 80$......no sorry it's not
@@CrimRuiyou’re precisely describing the kind of thing that gets sold as a dlc *all the time* in other games.
I kinda get that it should be dlc but I’m thinking/hoping the new path is a whole new game more like IV Apocalypse. Atlus tends to do dlc then improve and include the whole package with a new version.
@@willheismusicalyou can wait for sale. It often come after 1-2 months. Lucky me, the store near my house is having a 20% sale because of their anniversary, i will get this game for 55$
So glad I didn't get the original knowing atlus' business practice. Really excited to have my first go at this when it comes out
after this i hope they remake 1&2 , and 4 also but i played a lot of 4 already
Can't wait to play, but I'll wait for a sale. I already played the original, and I'm not paying full price for what is basically 2 games and only playing 1 of them.
This is just how atlus operates. Remember Persona 5 royal was not the first version of the game.
Hmmmmmmm how is the performance tho? I know the previous version has some frame drops. Hopefully they improved it this time around
30fps but not by much
Thanks for the review Glen! SMT V is actually among my favourite games, but I really don't know whether I can muster up the will to play through it again. If this was a DLC offering og players to see the changes via a NG+, I'd get it no questions asked...but like this, I'd rather wait for a sale. If I get it at all 😅
I'm still working on the original and I will just complete that for now lol
SUCH a cool looking game, love the character designs...
For whatever reason (money?) I've not picked this up yet, but there's never been a better time!
I've never beat the original or that game was hard as hell but I'm ready for this time.
I feel like Atlus does this every time and it's my fault... it's me, sorry, I will bite everytime. I love SMT and I'll jump at any chance to visit or re-visit those worlds.
It’s like they push the release and early adopters are the beta testers then the improve and rerelease.
I’m the same ever since I played IV I had to get all the 3DS games. Still working through Strange Journey which will be an instabuy if they ever remaster. 🤞
@@johngalt2069 I've been following since digital devil saga. Since then I've played every single one I could possibly get my hands on. Strange journey is so much better than I thought when I first saw it. All the ds-3ds ones are pretty good at worst. Even the strategy ones, which werent my flavor necessarily but I still finished them both for the story and ended up really enjoying the system
wait for sale
They said that this should be the last time they do this, emphasis on "they said".
This could have happened with Persona 3 Reload's Episode Aigis being accessible only on a re-release, but that's currently a problem on its own.
The FPS is running better than SMT5?
yess
Atlus games on Switch tend to have significant sales within two months of release. I can wait. 😉
I picked this game up yesterday and I’m hoping that the “upgrades” are worth the full price
Two reasons why they didn’t offer it as DLC.
1) Atlus is one of the most anti-consumer developers in the industry.
2) They pulled the vanilla version from the eShop, the day before the game released. Which ties back to reason #1.
I been wanting Sin Megami since like 22, now with this new one I want it twice as bad lmaooooo
I showed my support day-one when the original version came out.
This release is downright scummy. Will be picking it up second hand for no more than 20 bucks when I can.
F*ck Atlus. Pissing away the good will of fans for a franchise that needs every bit of it.
They've always done this though, and fans still buy every single one. Idk what good will you're talking about, cos fans have been dealing with this since the beginning.
Kind of wished Atlus did more to optimize this on switch, I guess that's asking for too much but anyhow the game itself is brilliant
I havent 100% the original release, and I bought all the DLC to boot.
So I will pick this up when it goes on a steep sale instead.
I will completely finish the base game before deciding if I want more by buying the rerelease.
It does feel bad essentially double dipping for the same game or feeling like you bought an early access copy, but I guess this is standard Atlus practice.
I played like 60 to 70 percent and never finished. Is it worth my time starting over with all the new stuff? Haven't watched vid yet. Keep up good work lads your reviews are always a delight
I'm sure the game will be awesome because base SMTV already is a great game. But no way in hell I'm buying it for full price when I already have the deluxe version of the base game. When it's 50% off in a couple of years I'll get it.
Just wish atlus would remake digital devil sagas 1 and 2 they were awesome shin megami tensai games
Not sure there is enough to rebuy it on the switch……but might buy it for my PS5!
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I feel it was worth it to me to play the original three years when it came out. I'm not ready to jump back into another 100 hour-ish SMT game, but I'm glad to see an enhanced version for those who passed on the original.
Amazing game, played through the original release numerous times
Performance is pretty much the bare minimum acceptable for me. The art design carries it through. The game looks and runs phenomenal on more powerful platforms though, so unless you're tied to Switch and play on the big Tele... Get it there
I feel sorry for all who already have the base game and have to buy whole package to get it all.
I already own smt5 physically, so i shall be passing this one up unless i stumble across it at a price i can't afford to pass up.
Are the dlc demons included
Yes
Which ones? The 12 DLC demons (Mephisto, Artemis, Cleopatra and the 9 Fiends) that the original version had are all there, but Dagda and Konohana Sakuya are included only in the Digital Deluxe edition.
Thank you. I was asking about the original ones
Have you tried the xbox or PlayStation versions
Nope
Shame interested how much better they are
@@MrDarkqwerty
It's a fair question, but their channel is called "Switch Up," so I think it's a little unfair to be disappointed they haven't.
@franka4312 iam well aware doesn't just cover nintendo though I buy all my xbox credit from there site
It really sucks when Atlus does this because before the og version released, I was like “ah why not, I’ll fork over the $60” only to find out 3 years later that it’ll be replaced and DELISTED from the Eshop with Vengeance (which Atlus probably intentionally didn’t tell anyone about) priced at 60 effing dollars (70 for deluxe edition) like all “triple AAA games” these days. At that point, I just thought if I’m going to buy and play it, then I’ll just go with the steam version (I don’t have the best memory when it comes to when I stopped and started playing a RPG, especially JRPGs, and achievements/trophies really help in that regard imo) It’s like Atlus doesn’t understand the concept of releasing a dlc expansion by itself instead of doing this with SMT V…smh
You can play one story now and the other over a year later. Doesn't need to be back to back :)
Would need at least 2 years in between!
I just wish it was dlc for switch, otherwise I'll just buy on ps5 or pc now
Didn't beat it on switch but going to give the Xbox series X version a go😉
Regarding what you said at the end, Atlus usually release a game then re-release an updated version at full price. They most likely could do a upgrade path but refuse to. I got the original on sale and was sold on this the moment I saw the reveal, I will play it on another platform for better performance.
Maybe. It might not make sense from a technical standpoint.
there are very few games i really love and replay many many times and smt v is one of those, so a repurchase makes sense for me, as I'll gladly squeeze another 200 hours out of it. but totally understand why many others wouldn't want to drop another $60
I 100% the last game and enjoyed it in spite of the flaws. Still on the fence about double dipping for this, even if there's an entire new story with it...
I can't justify buying the game on Switch again. I don't regret the purchase of the original full game + DLC as those were some pretty damn fun 100h I put on it but I'd rather finding it on discount on something like Steam for PC now than buying essentially the same game again on Switch.
Honestly, this game is quite stressful with the map system, especially when in Demon Castle stage. And I'm not gonna let that happen again in my life 😂😂😂
This is why I tend to hold out from purchasing a initial release. Game companies should really just dish out the final version.
Need a ds remake of shin migami
I definitely think the point of the new release is to make the game multiplatform
I've never played this game, so I am personally thinking it's worth it, but if I bought it prior, I don't think I could help myself feel a bit bitter.
is there an advantage owning the original version on switch??
Not really. This has all the original content, plus the new story and new QOL features....it's £5 cheaper I guess, but its worth the extra money for the improvements.
It's technically two games in one, the original and the redone. And it counts as two because you choose between them. This effectively replaces the original game.
Finally SMT V fans can now play SMT Vengeance
I've never clicked on a video this quickly before.
Hope you enjoy it. Mark
That price is the kicker. I'll probably grab it on PS after a few months, for $40 or less.
is there performance dif. between oled and base ver?
are you slow? They are the same exact system with the only difference being one having a oled screen
The oled is the exact same as base switch. Just a better screen and battery. Nothing graphical or Framerates enchanted or added.
@@thatanonwholurksmoar7386Why are you being so rude?
@@heyyodude8637 I should have been more rude tbh
Chip chip cheerio, a comment for the algo!
Im confused, is it a DLC?
I hope this version runs better than the first one.,
The OST is worth $10 000 alone.