Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker throws you into a world where Japan, and eventually the whole planet, is under attack by otherworldly beings called Septentriones. You and your friends gain the Demon Summoning App, letting you call forth demons to fight in tactical RPG battles. As the story unfolds, you’ll make choices that determine which factions you side with, who lives and who dies, and which ending you get. The Record Breaker version adds more demons, new skills, and QoL improvements, but the big draw is the Triangulum Arc, which dives deeper into the aftermath of the original story and introduces a new antagonist, giving returning players fresh content to sink their teeth into.
| GAME DATASHEET | |
|---|---|
| Name | Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker |
| Genre | Strategy JRPG Social sim? |
| Console | NDS, 3DS |
| Released | 2015 |
| Developer | ATLUS |
| Publisher | ATLUS |
| Language | Japanese | English |
The gameplay is a mix of turn based strategy and traditional JRPG elements. Battles play out on a grid where you move your units, but once you engage an enemy, it switches to a first person battle where you target weaknesses or guard against attacks. The demon fusion system is addicting, mashing demons together to create stronger ones never gets old. Record Breaker tweaks the balance, adds new skills, and throws in extra demons, making combat even more satisfying. The Fate System (basically Persona's social links) lets you bond with party members, unlocking perks and affecting the story. The new Triangulum Arc also introduces a fresh skill tree, giving you more ways to customize your squad.
The Septentrione Arc is a solid apocalyptic thriller with branching paths, but it’s the Triangulum Arc that steals the show. Without spoiling too much, it takes place after the original endings and cranks up the stakes with a new threat. The writing is sharp, and the new characters, like Miyako, add depth to the lore. Your choices still matter big time, some decisions lead to wildly different outcomes, and multiple endings mean replayability is high. The cast is a mixed bag, some characters, like Io and Yamato, are standouts, while others fall into anime tropes. Still, the interactions are fun, and the Fate System makes you care about who lives or dies.
The art style holds up well, with slick character designs and demon sprites that ooze personality. The menus are clean, and the tactical maps are easy to read. The soundtrack? Absolute fire. The battle themes are hype, and the melancholic tracks fit the game’s darker tone. Voice acting is solid in key scenes, tho not everything is fully voiced.
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