Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Comes to the Americas Summer 2016

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Atlus has confirmed to Niche Gamer they’re localizing Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final on the Nintendo 3DS.

The latest in their demon-filled RPG series will arrive sometime this summer in the Americas, as Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. When the game does launch via the eShop and retail stores, it will cost $49.99 / CA$64.99.


Atlus explained the reasoning behind the game’s new subtitle in a blog post. The publisher said they needed a subtitle that “makes sense, sounds good, and looks good on the box.” They said after numerous emails, the decision to focus on the letter “A” was brought into the discussion, as it also went alongside the game’s dichotomy between chaos and law.

Featured above as well as below, we’ve gotten new screenshots for the game’s western announcement:

(Editor’s Note: Some of these are still in Japanese)

Featured below, you can find the game’s debut trailer:

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Here’s the full breakdown, via Atlus:


It’s time for all things to end because Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, (known as Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final) in Japan, will finally be arriving to the Americas. Overlapping the story of the original SMTIV, the upcoming game focuses a Hunter cadet protagonist who gets killed by one of the demons treating post-apocalyptic Tokyo as their personal playground. However, the mysterious god Dagda resurrects the protagonists in exchange for his fealty, and sets him on a perilous path that treads the fine line between peace and anarchy. Is Dagda simply just an opportunistic lesser god or is part of something much bigger?

The plot of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse overlaps with Shin Megami Tensei IV (and features some familiar characters), but no previous experience with the original is required! The game features:

  • Divine Intrigue – Choose between peace or anarchy while being a pawn in the gods’ chess game.
  • Combat Partners – Hunting demons is dangerous, so count on some backup! Alongside the standard three demons, players will be able to rely on one of seven partners to help win battles.
  • Oodles of Demons – Be on your guard because Tokyo is infested with a series record of over 450+ demons to fight, fuse, or recruit.
  • Revamped Demon Fusion – Demons will have affinities for certain skills, so players can better plan the outcome of fusions.
  • Classic SMT Combat – Prospective Hunters will exploit weaknesses, boost attributes, and unlock skill bonuses with the returning Press Turn and Smirking systems.

 

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