More info than you’ll probably need until July’s launch
We’re all excited to play the newest main series entry in theShin Megami Tenseiseries, but that day is still a few months away. For now, we’ll have to deal with more info onShin Megami Tensei IV, compliments of Atlus’ NicoNico Super Meeting 2Q&A session.
Firstly, we now know that there are no direct connections betweenSMT IVand the other numbered games in the series (I,II, andNocturne), orStrange Journey(outside of a possible connection with the Black Samurai). It’ll take “at least” 50 hours to complete the game, if not “60-100” stated some developers. Paid DLC was also confirmed, as was the ability to turn off voicework, a harder difficulty mode, and other semi-spoiler related facts thatyou can read here.
Another interesting tidbit is the fact that the developers stated theShin Megami Tenseiseries was “better suited for male leads,” after a fan asked if there would be a female option forSMT IV(kind of likePersona 3 Portable). Although the option wasn’t ruled outentirely, it seems as if they aren’t currently planning on it. It would be interesting to get some clarification on why the series is better suited for male leads, as something is most likely lost in translation there.
